MAR News July2010 ART.indd - Maribyrnong City Council

AUGUST
■ Wednesday 25 August:
Healthy Homes – Greening Maribyrnong
Conversations, 7am – 9pm
Nick Ray from the Ethical Consumer Group
discusses how to lower your pesticide
exposure by almost 80 per cent, simply by
avoiding certain types of fruits and vegetables.
Bridget Gardner from Fresh Green Clean
discusses how to minimise harmful chemicals
by choosing safe cleaning products and
practicing effective green cleaning techniques
in her presentation.
LOCATION: Reception Room,
Maribyrnong City Council Offi ces, Cnr Hyde
and Napier Sts Footscray
CONTACT: Grace Girardi
PHONE: 9688 0357
EMAIL: grace.girardi@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
■ Friday 27 August: Kindergarten and
School Readiness Event, 9.30am – 12 noon
Families with young children are invited to
attend a relaxed event where they can learn
about kindergarten and primary school and
speak to staff over a cup of tea.
LOCATION: Braybrook Community Centre,
107-139 Churchill Avenue, Braybrook
CONTACT: Beth Maplestone
PHONE: 9688 0311
EMAIL:
beth.maplestone@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
■ Saturday 28 August:
Vietnam On A Plate Tours, 9.30am – 1.30pm
Vietnam On A Plate is a guided walk cuisine
tour through Footscray. Come and experience
the best local market and fi nd fl avoursome,
fresh ingredients to create delicious and
authentic Vietnamese meals. The cuisine tour
will focus on the ingredients and techniques
of Asian cooking, while highlighting the
vibrant multicultural surrounds of Footscray.
Presented by Maribyrnong City Council.
Places are strictly limited to seven people per
tour, please RSVP your attendance.
LOCATION: Cnr of Hopkins and Leeds Sts,
Footscray.
CONTACT NAME: Rosie Sallemi-Pinazo
PHONE: 9688 0277
EMAIL: rosie.sallemi@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
SEPTEMBER
■ Saturday 4 September:
Yarraville Markets, 10am – 3pm
The Yarraville Markets is held once a month
is the heart of Yarraville. The Masonic Hall will
be busting with handmade goodness – lots
of gorgeous children’s products, jewellery,
photography, artwork, design and lots more.
Free face painting each month.
LOCATION: Masonic Hall – Cnr Canterbury
and Willis Sts, Yarraville
WEB: www.yarravillemarkets.blogspot.com
STALL ENQUIRIES:
yarravillemarkets@hotmail.com
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Winter 2010
WINTER EVENTS
■ Saturday 11 September: Maribyrnong
Makers Market, 9.30am – 3.30pm
This vibrant makers market features over 35
talented crafts people offering a diverse range
of products in a festive community atmosphere.
Purchase locally made goods, meet the makers,
appreciate the talents of the local community
and explore the vibrant Seddon Village.
LOCATION: Cnr Gamon and
Mackay Sts, Seddon
CONTACT: Morgan Wills
PHONE: 0412 990 975
EMAIL: seddonmarket@hotmail.com
WEB: www.maribyrnongmakersmarket.com.au
■ Saturday 11 September:
Ganesh Festival 2010, 10am – 8pm
The Ganesh Festival is a day event featuring
a market, food and amusement stalls, rides
for adults and kids and raffl e draws. There will
be two stages for cultural programs, magic
shows, DJ all day and Prasadam distributed
among the devotees. A fi ve foot tall Ganesh
Idol will also be installed on one of the
temporary stages [traditional Indian Mandap]
in Maddern Square.
LOCATION: Nicholson St Mall, Chambers St
and Maddern Square, Footscray.
CONTACT: Rama Akkala
PHONE: 0425 630 262
EMAIL: ganeshfestival2010@gmail.com
WEB: www.isoa.org.au
OCTOBER
■ October: Save Water – Act4Nature
Save water by installing a free water effi cient
shower head from your water retailer or
Maribyrnong City Council. Find out more actions
you can take to make a world of difference.
CONTACT NAME: Julia Davies
PHONE: 9637 8722
EMAIL: Julia.Davies@dse.vic.gov.au
WEB: www.act4nature.org.au
■ Tuesday 26 October: Poppets and
Puppets in the Park, 10.30am – 12.30pm
A picnic to celebrate Children’s Week and
an event to celebrate our children. Activities
for children include face painting and puppet
making. Meet our special guests – the
butterfl ies. Spend some time with your friends,
bring along food and drink for your picnic
LOCATION: Yarraville Gardens, cnr Hyde St
and Somerville Rd, Yarraville.
CONTACT NAME: Grace Nicol
PHONE: 9688 0117
EMAIL: grace.nicol@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
■ Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October:
The BIG Reveal and Arts on Show
Footscray Community Arts Centre is throwing
open its doors to reveal an action packed
weekend of art and entertainment called
The BIG Reveal.
The BIG Reveal kicks off with Arts on Show.
Discover the incredible talents of our Arts and
Learning and ArtLife participants in a day of
celebration that showcases everything from
funky hip hop, circus kids’ tricks and quirky
animations to textile arts, painting, drawing,
performance and fi lm.
LOCATION: Footscray Community Arts Centre,
45 Moreland St, Footscray
PHONE: 9362 8888
WEB: www.footscrayarts.com
COST: Free
■ Saturday 30 October:
Show us da Money! 7pm – late
Check out the new facilities at a Footscray
Community Arts Centre fundraiser called Show
Us Da Money! Enjoy a drink, some fi ne fare,
entertainment and great company as you to
imagine the future of the new theatre, gallery,
digital media hub and other community spaces.
LOCATION: Footscray Community Arts Centre,
45 Moreland St, Footscray
PHONE: 9362 8888
WEB: www.footscrayarts.com
COST: Bookings via trybooking.com/3072
(booking fees apply) $40 (waged),
$20 (unwaged)
Tickets at the door: $45 (waged),
$25 (unwaged)
■ Sunday 31 October:
The Very West, 4 – 7pm
The weekend ends with The Very West, your
chance to check out the West’s emerging
musical talent.
LOCATION: Amphitheatre, Footscray
Community Arts Centre, 45 Moreland St, Footscray
PHONE: 9362 8888
WEB: www.footscrayarts.com
COST: $5, tickets at the door (cash only)
Council meetings are held at
Maribyrnong Council Offi ces, corner
Hyde and Napier Streets, Footscray.
AUGUST
Tuesday 17, 7pm, Council Meeting
Tuesday 24, 6.30pm, Planning Forum
(invitation only)
SEPTEMBER
Tuesday 14, 7pm, CASP
Tuesday 21, 7pm, Council Meeting
Tuesday 28, 6.30pm, Planning Forum
(invitation only)
OCTOBER
Tuesday 12, 7pm, CASP
Tuesday 19, 7pm, Council Meeting
Tuesday 26, 6.30pm, Planning Forum
(invitation only)
Agendas are available at the Council
offi ces, libraries and online at
www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/meetings