This event will start at the eroding sea cliffs at Lang Lang and follow the river to see the problems , solutions and threats to the river environment.
This will be run by Slow the Flow cluster group of Landcare groups of upper Westernport. Luncheon will be supplied at Poowong and will start and finish at the Loch Fire Station. Good speakers will accompany the Bus. All Free
LOCATION: Loch Fire Station at 10am. CONTACT NAME: Jeff Clark PHONE: 03 5659 2384 EMAIL: jt@dcsi.net.au
Marketing in the arts arena
Thursday, 5 November 2009
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Also presented by AMAG’s Virginia Maywald, this session follows on from advertising and publicity on a shoestring to provide more in-depth tools to develop a marketing plan. This session will also offer insight into new and different avenues for marketing including the area of online promotion.
LOCATION: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Lakeside, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Rebecca Christensen Page PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: r.christensenpage@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Country fun evening with Reg Poole and Owen Blundell
Friday, 6 November 2009
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
A night of country fun and song with Reg Poole, Australia's most awarded balladist and Owen Blundell the yodelling Snowy Mountaineer. Owen will do his Frankie J. Spencer impersonations. This is a fund raiser for the Poowong CFA unit, for a support vehicle. A good night with tea and coffee supplied. Cost $20 per person. Get a table together.
LOCATION: Poowong Public Hall CONTACT NAME: Jeff Clark PHONE: 03 5659 2384 EMAIL: jt@dcsi.net.au
Beaconsfield Craft Fair
Saturday, 7 November 2009
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
In it's 11th year the Make And Mingle Craft Fair will be the biggest fair to date.
This year ‘craft-lovers’ will be able to stock up on much needed supplies with an array of necessities available for crafts including beading, egg decorating, paper tole, patchwork, needlework, card-making and scrapbooking. There will also be a large range of wooden craft supplies available.
For those looking to do some Christmas shopping there will be many ready-made craft stalls stocked with greeting cards, cushions, ceramics, hand-made gifts and jewellery.
For the green-fingers there will also be a plant stall with lots of bargains available.
And if all that stall-hopping makes you hungry there will be a homemade devonshire tea, light lunch and refreshments available.
LOCATION: Beaconsfield Baptist Chuch, cnr Old Princes Highway and Desmond Court, Beaconsfield WEB: http://www.beaconsfieldbaptist.com.au/Events/MakeandMingleCraftfair.aspx
Veteran Car Club Annual Rally
Saturday, 7 November 2009
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Two day rally for pre 1919 cars. Vehicles will be departing the RACV in Noble Park at 9am on Saturday 7 November and driving (slowly!) through Cardinia Township, Modella and stopping for lunch and a car display at the Drouin Golf Club between 12noon and 2pm, then traveling onto Morwell. On Sunday 8 November we are returning to Noble Park via Drouin South and Longwarryand stopping for lunch and car display at the Pakenham Golf Club between 12:30 and 2pm.
CONTACT NAME: Barry Vinen PHONE: 9707 1994 EMAIL: anahall@ncable.net.au
Nar Nar Goon Kindergarten, 50th Anniversary
Sunday, 8 November 2009
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Carnival Food, Rides, Stalls Lots Of Fun
LOCATION: 13 Main Street, Nar Nar Goon
CFA fire awareness / summer safety
Monday, 9 November 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Barrie Stewart will be facilitating a fire awareness / summer safety for Cardinia Shire
LOCATION: Gembrook Pre school Association 19-21 Main Street, Gembrook CONTACT NAME: Customer Services PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Information sessions on updated Municipal Strategic Statement and Amendment C124
Tuesday, 10 November 2009
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come along to find out more about the new Municipal Strategic Statement and Amendment C124, receive information on how to make a submission, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
LOCATION: Emerald Library - 400B Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald CONTACT NAME: Tara Cann PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
Information sessions on updated Municipal Strategic Statement and Amendment C124
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come along to find out more about the new Municipal Strategic Statement and Amendment C124, receive information on how to make a submission, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
LOCATION: Bunyip Hall, 38 Main St, Bunyip CONTACT NAME: Tara Cann PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
School Readiness
Wednesday, 11 November 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Pauline Kruger will be presenting a training forum on school readiness
LOCATION: Cardinia Shire Council Chambers CONTACT NAME: customer services PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Cardinia Business Breakfast - The Brave New IR World
Thursday, 12 November 2009
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
The Fair Work Act 2009 commenced on 1 July 2009. Employers need to quickly understand, and adapt to, the impact of the changes to industrial relations – workplace relations laws. The new regulatory context will place a range of new requirements and obligations on both employers and employees, including requirements to bargain in good faith, and new provisions relating to unfair dismissal for all businesses.
All employers, large and small, and employees, are invited to attend this breakfast to hear Alexandra Marriott, Manager of Workplace Relations Policy at VECCI, outline the changes introduced by the Fair Work Act that will impact upon your business.
Cost: $35pp incl GST
For more information and to book contact Frances Grigoriou, Business Development Officer, Cardinia Shire Council on tel: 5945 0402 or f.grigoriou@cardinia.vic.gov.au
ARE YOU FIRE READY? Trained CFA members will provide us with the right information to assist us in being ready for the fire season. It is vital that we all play an active role in being prepared. Please join us.
LOCATION: Lang Lang Community Centre, 7 Westernport Road, Lang Lang CONTACT NAME: Marg and Michelle PHONE: 5997 5704 EMAIL: llcc@langlang.net WEB: http://www.langlang.net/llcc.html
Community Garden Twilight BBQ and Art Show
Friday, 13 November 2009
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Kooweerup Community Garden is holding a Twilight Art Show on Friday 13th November from 4pm-7pm.
Where: On the grounds of the Kooweerup Regional Health Service, 215 Rossiter Rd, Kooweerup.
Cost: Gold coin donation
Featuring: - Display of artwork from students and local artists - Tours of the garden - Live music - Gardening workshops - BBQ food and drinks available at a cost
LOCATION: Kooweerup Community Gardens, 215 Rossiter Rd, Kooweerup CONTACT NAME: Toby PHONE: (03) 5997 9679 EMAIL: sargentt@krhs.net.au
Pakenham Springs Primary School Community Night Market
Friday, 13 November 2009
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Pakenham Springs Primary School is holding their annual Community Night Market on Friday 13th November. This event is designed for the whole community to be involved through market stalls aimed at the whole family, rides, face painting, sausage sizzle, cake stall and much more!
LOCATION: Pakenham Springs Primary School, Livingstone Blvd Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Janette Collins PHONE: 03 59 457 400 EMAIL: collins.janette.m@edumail.vic.gov.au
3MDR's Big Gig
Saturday, 14 November 2009
12:30 PM - 11:00 PM
3MDR's Annual Fundraiser. 1pm - Banjo solo acoustic roots 2pm - Jaimi Faulkner solo blues 3pm - Kerri Simpson Blues, alt country and gospel 4pm - Louis King and the Liars Club Rockabilly 5pm - Lloyd Spiegel and Geoff Achison Guitar Heaven 6pm - The Morning After Indie Rock 7pm - Fats Wah Wah Blues, Reggae, funk fusion 8pm - Spectrum Legends of Australian groove 9pm - Afro Sunday Funk,reggae, pop 10pm - Cold Snap Electric Chicago Blues
Ticket Prices: Adults $20, 3MDR Members $15, Children under 15 are free. (Note: online booking fee 30 cents per booking applies)
LOCATION: Elevation, 374 Main Road, Emerald. CONTACT NAME: Dale Blair PHONE: 03 5968 4547 EMAIL: digger@netspace.net.au WEB: http://www.3mdr.com
Second Hand Sunday
Sunday, 15 November 2009
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Every household in the Shire is encouraged to have a garage sale, lawn sale, swap sale or giveaway on this day as a lead up to Hard Waste Collections to prevent perfectly good items from going to landfill. Please note, activities must be contained within residents' boundaries, not on the naturestrip.
LOCATION: Throughout Cardinia Shire CONTACT NAME: Ella Boyen PHONE: 5945 4304 EMAIL: e.boyen@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Emerald Market
Sunday, 15 November 2009
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The market is on the thrid Sunday of each month. The market offers a rich array of honey, flowers, herbal teas, soy candles, jewellery, Dutch pancakes, herbs, pot plants, dolls, Mexican food, clothes, pet treats and much more.
LOCATION: Kilvington Drive, Emerald
Council meeting
Monday, 16 November 2009
7:00 PM
Members of the public are welcome to attend.
LOCATION: Civic Centre, Council Chambers, Henty Way, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Customer Service PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Cake Decorating Classes with a Christmas Theme
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Cake Decorating Classes Classes to be held on three Tuesdays commencing 17th Nov, 24th Nov and 1st Dec. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. List of requirements available thru the Centre.
LOCATION: Lang Lang Community Centre, 7 Westernport Road, Lang Lang CONTACT NAME: Marg and Michelle PHONE: 5997 5704 EMAIL: llcc@langlang.net WEB: http://www.langlang.net/llcc.html
Information sessions on updated Municipal Strategic Statement and Amendment C124
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Come along to find out more about the new Municipal Strategic Statement and Amendment C124, receive information on how to make a submission, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
LOCATION: Koo Wee Rup Community Health Centre - Cochrane Park, Rossiter Road, Koo Wee Rup CONTACT NAME: Tara Cann PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
Building Bridges -Communicating sensitively with families
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Lady Gowrie Centre will be facilitating a building with bridges forum for early years services.
LOCATION: Avonsleigh Pre School, 15b Avon Raod, Avonsleigh CONTACT NAME: Customer Services PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Marketing for Growth
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
6:00 PM - 9:30 PM
How do you take your business to the next level? Developing your marketing strategy may be the answer. This seminar will help you to achieve your business growth targets by identifying areas for improvement in communication, development of promotional products or services and gaining a better understanding of your target market.
LOCATION: Cardinia Cultural Centre, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Phil Jackson PHONE: 59450 401 EMAIL: p.jackson@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Information sessions on updated Municipal Strategic Statement and Amendment C124
Thursday, 19 November 2009
11:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Come along to find out more about the new Municipal Strategic Statement and Amendment C124, receive information on how to make a submission, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
LOCATION: Cardinia Shire Council offices - Henty Way, Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Tara Cann PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay
Open Garden Day
Friday, 20 November 2009
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Cottage garden consisting of roses, perennials and australian natives. Entry to garden $5. BYO picnic lunch. devonshire tea available $5 per plate. All proceeds to 'Cardinia Diabetes Awareness Group'
LOCATION: Meryl and Keith Waterhouse, 315 Pakenham Road Pakenham CONTACT NAME: Bev Hind PHONE: 59401890 EMAIL: m.witts@cardinia.vic.gov.au
Lang Lang Preschool Wine and Cheese Night
Friday, 20 November 2009
7:30 PM
Fundraiser for Lang Lang Pre School.
10 – 15 wines on tasting. Variety of cheeses, dips and platters. With lots of music and fun!
Experienced Wine staff will aim to: (1) Demystify wine in a fun learning environment. (2) Describe how to taste wines-front/middle/back palate. (3) Explain steps in assessing wine-observing/smelling/tasting.
$10 pre-booked tickets. For bookings and more info call Jody on 5997 5875 or 0418 518 789.
LOCATION: Lang Lang Community Centre
Family Fun Day
Saturday, 21 November 2009
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Come and celebrate the completion of the extension and renovations to the Gembrook Community Centre with a Family Fun Day.
Free activities and displays for the whole family.
LOCATION: Gmbrook Community Centre, (Cnr East Beenak & Gembrook-Pakenham Rds, Gembrook)
Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Centre - OPEN DAY
Saturday, 21 November 2009
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
All are welcome to our annual Open Day. Come and see exciting exhibitions including arts and crafts, painting, mosaics, candle making, patchwork, pergamano cards, watercolour and children's art. There will be demonstrations by our fabulous line dancers and children's dancing classes. The Beaconsfield Kindergarten are hosting a Market Day in the outdoor area. Many stalls including Christmas decorations, books, puppets, baby gifts, hand made soap and more. FREE face painting and balloons!
The market is on the 4th Sunday of the month (except December). The market features unique handmade goods and great entertainment. Puffing Billy steams into the marketplace at least once during the market day.
Don't miss the community clearance sale on 26 July, the fourth birthday market on 23 August and the not-to-be-missed pre-Christmas market on 22 November.
LOCATION: Puffing Billy Station, Gembrook (Melway ref: 312 K10) PHONE: 0437 664 121
CFA Fire Awareness / Summer Safety
Monday, 23 November 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Barrie Stewart will be facilitating a fire awareness / summer safety for Cardinia Shire parent and caregivers.
LOCATION: Cockatoo Kindergarten Bailey Road Cockatoo CONTACT NAME: Customer Services PHONE: 1300 787 624 EMAIL: mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au
CFA Book Launch at Emerald Secondary College
Thursday, 26 November 2009
2:00 PM
Written by local author Jean Hayne the work of fiction 'Night of the Butterfly' is recommended reading by CFA Victoria and Cardinia Shire Council.
The story takes the reader into the world of young Samantha Stanmore, an 11 year old country girl who lives for her horse, her best friend Sebastian and the bush they live surrounded by. Home alone when a firestorm hits, the youngsters have to make their own way to safety.
Readers will come to appreciate the internal turmoil and subsequent courageous actions that force the protagonist to make decisions and take actions way beyond her years. They will also gain an understanding of how helpless, desperate and even guilty other family members and friends can feel not knowing if their loved ones have made it to safety. Then the healing begins.
CFA Chief Officer Russell Rees will be in attendance.
500 copies have been donated to youth in bushfire recovery areas.
The book can be purchased at the event for $20.00.
Trash and Treasure with an equine flavour. Stallholders- $20 fee, entry from 7.30am, bookings until 25th Nov. Make some cash for Christmas or come along and pick up some nifty gifts!
LOCATION: KooWeeRup Horse Riders Club, Cnr Denhams and Boundary Drain Rds, KooWeeRup. CONTACT NAME: Cynthia Gane PHONE: 5997 5510 EMAIL: visandat@bigpond.net.au
WorkSafe Victoria - workplace inspections
Monday, 30 November 2009
WorkSafe will be inspecting shops, cafes and restaurants in your area between 30 November and 4 December, to check that your business is a safe place to work.
Christmas is an important and busy time of year for your business, but employee safety must remain a priority.
Are you WorkSafe ready?
Make sure your employees are home safe for Christmas. Get ready now with a copy of our guide 12 ways to make small business safer from worksafe.vic.gov.au or call 1800 136 089
Free Bus trip to follow the lang Lang River