LOCATION: TBC CONTACT NAME: Moonee Valley City Council PHONE: 9243 8888 EMAIL: council@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Spirit of Moonee Valley Community Awards 2008
Friday, 5 September 2008
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM
The Spirit of Moonee Valley Community Awards is the premier event of the City. It recognises our "unsung heroes" - the community volunteers.
LOCATION: Clocktower Centre CONTACT NAME: Jackie Di Giorgio PHONE: 9243 8776 EMAIL: smv@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Napier Park Conservation Day
Saturday, 6 September 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Organised by Friends of Napier Park. Please bring gloves, hat, sunscreen and water bottle
LOCATION: Napier Park, meeting at the playground CONTACT NAME: MVCC Ranger, Michelle Gooding PHONE: 9243 8888.
Weeding event
Saturday, 6 September 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Come and find out more about this significant woodland and help protect the delicate understorey ecosystem by pulling a few weeds.
Guided tours of the park, weed and native plant identification also available upon request.
Meet in the park.
This event is par of Weed Buster Week, 1-7 September.
LOCATION: Napier Park, Essendon
Boeing Reserve Planting Day
Sunday, 7 September 2008
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Coordinated by Moonee Ponds Creek Coordination Committee.
Please bring gloves, hat, sunscreen and water bottle
LOCATION: North end of Boeing Reserve near Trestle Bridge CONTACT NAME: Michelle Gooding PHONE: 9243 8888
Owners Corporations Victoria forum
Monday, 8 September 2008
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
From January 2008, all bodies corporate in Victoria became "owners corporations" and are required to comply with new laws.
To help you understand your rights and responsibilities so you can make informed decisions, Owners Corporations Victoria (with funding provided from the Victorian Property Fund) is conducting Information Forums during September and October.
OCV will deliver an information forum in Essendon.
LOCATION: Fredricks Receptions (Alexander Motor Inn & Apartments) 980 Mt Alexander Rd, Essendon.
Flemington Library once again celebrates the Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival, a major cultural and community event in the Chinese and Vietnamese year. Children are invited to come and create their own colourful lantern. Traditional Moon cake will be served in honour of the moon which is at its fullest and brightest. New Chinese and Vietnamese books and DVDs will be available for borrowing. From Monday September 1st, residents can bring in their own home-made lanterns to be displayed at the library, with prizes to be won. The Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival is proudly supported by the Flemington Trader’s Association.
This event is free, but bookings are essential as space is limited. Children must be over 3 years ýold.
LOCATION: Flemington Library PHONE: 8325 1975
Dog Obedience - Double Trial
Sunday, 14 September 2008
9:00 AM
Northern Obedience Dog Club will host this double Obedience Trial with the morning session starting at 9am and the afternoon trial starting at 12:30pm.
Competitive Obedience is more than just "sit and stay" and requires the dog to follow a series of commands, some from a long distance, including retrieve, jumping over obstacles, off-lead heel work and, of course, there is a bit of sit and stay.
It is great fun to watch these impressive dogs, and there is no cost to attend so bring the whole family!
We ask spectators to leave their own dogs at home so as not to distract the competitors. If you are interested in training your dog in Obedience, please contact the club.
LOCATION: Aberfeldie Park, Bruce Street, Moonee Ponds, Melway 28 D6 WEB: http://www.northernobedience.com/
Free Community Concert
Sunday, 14 September 2008
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Napier Concert Orchestra with guests Will Grigg (playing Mozart's Violin Concerto no 5 in A maj) and the trombone ensemble, Off Bonin'. Conductor Jenny Going. Enquiries 9331 4715.
LOCATION: Essendon Community Baptist Church, 138 Buckley St, Essendon WEB: http://home.vicnet.net.au/~napierco/index.html
As a general guide, Ordinary Council considers all items relating to the function of the Council with the exception of planning, save where a planning matter is urgent.
LOCATION: Moonee Valley Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds CONTACT NAME: Moonee Valley City Council PHONE: 9243 8888 EMAIL: council@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Gala Dinner – The Heart Extreme – Enrich the Lives of Women
Friday, 19 September 2008
7:00 PM
Join us for an evening of delectable cuisine, world-class entertainment and the chance to enrich the lives of women in your community.
Be mesmerised by the inspiring talent of local students as they take to the stage and sing with our stars.
Be enchanted with the ambience and delicious fare of our beloved Moonee Valley Racing Club.
Be inspired by the stories of courageous people who are making a difference in the lives of women within the community.
Be encouraged to make a difference, to empower the possibility within another’s life.
Bob Valentine Be swept away with the smooth sounds of Melbourne’s own Frank Sinatra.
John Barresi Be prepared for an Italian-infused quest by the king of comedy.
Mambo No. 5 Be daring as you dance to the sexy sounds of this incredible jazz band.
Debra Byrne Be mesmorised by the sheer power and grace of our beloved leading lady.
Silvie Paladino Be enchanted with the sweet voice of our very own Australian angel.
Lisa Edwards Be dazzled by the beauty and dynamic voice of this inspirational diva.
Guest Speaker: Colleen Marion CEO, The Gathering Place, Maribyrnong
“The heritage of the Aboriginal people in Moonee Valley and the role the Peace Network can play in reconciliation.”
$15.00/ $12.00 unwaged BOOKINGS: RSVP no later than Thursday 18th September.
Moonee Valley Peace Network
Chris Moffat cmoffat@melbpc.org.au 9376 9630
or
Kathy Byrne kathybyrne@bigpond.com.au 9376 3440
LOCATION: St John's Uniting Church Hall, Cnr. Mt Alexander Rd & Buckley St, Essendon. Enter car park from Buckley St.
Essendon Historical Society
Tuesday, 23 September 2008
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Annual Dinner Meeting to be held at a Buckley St venue. Guest Speaker Ross McMullin on Will Dyson, radical artist.
You are all welcome to attend the Australian Citizenship Ceremony.
LOCATION: Clocktower Centre, 750 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds CONTACT NAME: Jackie Di Giorgio PHONE: 9243 8888
Mayoral Charity Race Day
Wednesday, 24 September 2008
Gates open 11am, first race 1pm
Moonee Valley City Council and Moonee Valley Racing Club are hosting the fourth annual Mayoral Charity Plate Community Race Day at Monee Valley Racecourse on Wednesday, 24 September.
Now in its fourth year, the Charity Race Day will raise funds for the Moonee Valley’s Friendship City, Liquica in East Timor, and for local youth programs in the Flemington and North Melbourne area.
LOCATION: Moonee Valley Race Course PHONE: 9243 8888 or 1300 79 79 59
Family Quiz
Thursday, 25 September 2008
7:00 PM
Ever wanted to be on a quiz show? Bring along the family and join Leanne Davidson as she conducts Moonee Valley’s first word quiz. Leanne, author of prize winning book Quizzical, has run similar events at schools and libraries all over Melbourne. The evening is suitable for upper primary school students and above. On the night families will make up teams and participate in a friendly competition. This is a great opportunity for families to have a fun evening out and to promote literacy amongst the younger members.
Free but bookings necessary
LOCATION: Sam Merrifield Library PHONE: 8325 1950
After Dinner: a comedy
Thursday, 20 November 2008
to Friday, 29 August 2008
Strathmore Theatrical Arts Group (STAG) presents "After Dinner", a black comedy by prolific Australian playright and screenwriter Andrew Bovell.
Directed for STAG by Mel De Bono.
20-22, 26-29 at 8pm. 23 at 2pm.
LOCATION: Strathmore Community Centre, Loeman St, Strathmore PHONE: 9379 5348
Public forum/Planning and Citizens Meeting
