KingstonYourCityOfficial Journal of the City of Kingston • June / July 2014

Mordialloc Surf Life Saving Club

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Council invests in

Kindergartens

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Kingston's common thread

Draft Budget 2014-15Keep an eye out in local papers, on Council's website and customer service centres for the full coverage of Kingston Council’s Draft Budget and an opportunity to have your say.

Council encourage residents to keep up to date and informed about the Draft Budget that supports the work that makes Kingston a great place to live.

Council welcomes Southland StationKingston Council welcomes the State Government’s commitment to fund a new train station at Southland Shopping Centre.

Kingston Council has always been supportive about the need for a railway station at Southland Shopping Centre after it was identified as a priority in Council’s Strategic Plan for 2013-17 and Living Kingston 2035.

The new station at Southland Shopping Centre will be situated on

the Frankston line between Highett and Cheltenham stations. It will feature protective services officer facilities, CCTV camera surveillance, passenger information display screens, seating and canopy covers.

Southland Shopping Centre is one of the reasons for this as it is a thriving retail hub that contributes to Kingston’s prosperity.

Developing nearby transport will not only make the shopping centre more accessible, but it will also be a major boost to the local economy.

In all, this commitment from the State Government benefits both Southland Shopping Centre and the broader community.

Kingston Council is looking forward to working with Westfield, Bayside Council and Public Transport Victoria to ensure public transport users and pedestrians can safely move between the new station and Southland Shopping Centre.

For more information kingston.vic.gov.au/southland

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COUNCIL MEETINGSEveryone is welcome to attend Kingston Council’s meetings held at the Cheltenham Council Offices, 1230 Nepean Highway, Cheltenham. The next Planning Committee Meetings are: Wednesday 18 June 7pm, Wednesday 23 July 7pm. The next Ordinary Council Meetings are: Monday 23 June 7pm, Monday 28 July 7pm.

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KINGSTON COMMUNITY RADIO

Kingston Council presents a monthly radio hour on Southern FM (88.3). The broadcasts are held on the third Thursday of each month at 1pm.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Council acknowledges the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the municipality is a part and pays its respects to the Elders past and present. Council is a member of the Inter Council Aboriginal Consultative Committee (ICACC).

COVER PHOTO

Mentone Girls Grammar students have been working with Corben House residents on an intergenerational art project.

YOUR KINGSTON UPDATE

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KINGSTON’S LANGUAGE LINE

Presenting Council’s newly elected Junior MayorNaveen Satish Kumar, a Grade 6 school leader from Aspendale Gardens Primary School was elected by his peers as Kingston Council’s Junior Mayor 2014/15.

Kingston’s Junior Mayor program has been running for 50 years, giving local primary school students a chance to develop their interests in the democratic process, as well as building on their leadership skills.

Council is committed to this program as it is investing in the development of strong, capable and caring leaders for Kingston and the wider community.

The election process involves local primary schools each nominating one pupil who makes a two minute speech and the remaining students vote for the best presentation.

Inducted as Junior Mayor in front of 200 students and parents, Naveen was elected on a platform of advocating for youth mental health.

Naveen opened his speech with his all-time favourite song ‘If You’re Happy and You Know It' to highlight the importance of mental health, wellbeing and resilience amongst the younger community.

Naveen spoke about seeking support from peers in dealing with mental health and depression, in addition to teaching resilience and self-belief in schools.

He drew inspiration from popular fictional characters including Harry Potter and Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games, to demonstrate how they found self-confidence in overcoming struggles and sadness.

The Junior Mayor, who receives junior mayoral robes and chains, will be assisting the Mayor at a range of official Kingston Council events throughout the year.

For more information kingston.vic.gov.au/juniormayor or Customer Service on 1300 369 436

Mordialloc’s new Life Saving ClubKingston Council has confirmed it will contribute $2.5 million to fund the construction of the new Mordialloc Life Saving Club.

The State Government will also be giving a helping hand by providing $1 million through Life Saving Victoria’s Facilities Development Program. Mordialloc Life Saving Club will be contributing $100,000 through its fundraising efforts.

The funding will go to constructing a new clubhouse that will replace the existing structure with new and modern facilities, which will provide more space for club activities and equipment storage.

The two-storey facility will include an observation tower and a training room upstairs, with large change rooms and storage areas downstairs.

Kingston City Council is working on designs for the new building and feedback from the local community will be sought in the second half of the year, with construction commencing in 2015.

Keep an eye out in the August/September edition of KYC for design concepts and your chance to have your say.

2014/15 Junior Mayor Naveen Satish Kumar with Mayor Cr Paul Peulich

Cr Ron Brownlees OAM, Cr Rosemary West OAM and Cr Geoff Gledhill at Mordialloc Surf Life Saving Club

Kingston’s new $1.8 million Clayton South Kindergarten will help meet growing demand for kindergarten places while providing jobs for local trades, business and contractors.

Council is contributing $1.2 million and State Government has committed $600,000 to a contemporary facility located on the Clayton South Primary School site that will replace the existing Kallay Street Kindergarten.

The facility is expected to be completed in early 2015 and will include two new kindergarten rooms, outdoor spaces and a multi-purpose space. The new building will be a high quality design that reflects contemporary early years education.

Local suppliers and contractors attended a Meet the Builder event in May to establish connections with the builder and learn about the online gateway Industry Capability Network (ICN) that alerts businesses to new market opportunities.

This was the first of a sequence of Meet the Builder events being planned by Council, designed to connect local suppliers and contractors with the delivery of Council’s extensive future program

of capital works. Upcoming projects include the Bonbeach Pavilion refurbishment, Mentone Activity Hub and the Northern Community Hub along with other similar future Council building projects.

Local suppliers and contractors are encouraged to visit the ICN online gateway where Kingston will upload information on future capital works projects.

Council will also be assisting businesses with tender writing workshops to be held in the coming months to help local businesses better understand the process Council uses for engaging suppliers. Expressions of interest are now being taken for these workshops.

For information about ‘Meet the Builder’ events or the Tender writing Workshops, call Kingston’s Economic Development team

9581 4735. For information on Council’s kindergarten services

1300 653 356

The construction of much needed public toilets at The Strand in Chelsea will commence soon.

After many requests from traders and shoppers for a more centralised public toilet in the Chelsea Activity Centre, Council has resolved to construct new public toilets at The Strand.

The existing community toilets are located at Woolworths, the Library and within Victory Park.

As it can be difficult for residents to conveniently access existing public toilets, new public rest rooms at the Strand will be centralised and convenient.

These new toilets will increase the amenity, accessibility and improve the day-to-day activities for the Chelsea residents.

The community will have a chance to have their say on the design of the new facility on kingston.vic.gov.au in the coming months.

Council to contribute $1.5 million to Moorabbin Reserve Council has confirmed its contribution of $1.5 million to accompany the State Government’s $8 million commitment to help revitalise Moorabbin Reserve.

At the heart of Moorabbin, the revamp of the Moorabbin Reserve will meet the demands of new and future residents and TAFE students. It will also be home to AFL in the South East region and acts as a recreational space for the community, which is why Council saw the need to revitalise one of its biggest treasures.

The redevelopment of the Moorabbin Reserve forms an important part of the City of Kingston’s Open Space Strategy, Playground Strategy and Moorabbin Junction Urban Renewal Strategy. The renovations to the Reserve are aimed to get Kingston residents more active and deliver a community hub with contemporary facilities that will benefit all levels of sport, recreation and community development.

Proposed improvements to the Reserve include a regional level playspace, improved connections, a new path network, improved car parking and re-establishing sportsground lighting to allow for training and games.

For more information kingston.vic.gov.au/moorabbinreserve or Council on 1300 653 356.

Council awaits decision on New Residential Zones A State Government commissioned Advisory Committee has heard feedback from submitters on the new residential zones.

Council encouraged the local community to make submissions about the new residential zones across Kingston; the Residential Zones Advisory Committee appointed by the Minister for Planning received 77 submissions.

The Advisory Committee conducted a hearing in May where they provided an opportunity for the submitters and Council to expand on their own submissions. The Committee will evaluate Council’s proposal, consider the resident’s submissions and prepare recommendations for the Minister, who will make the final decision on implementing the new residential zones.

City of Kingston’s submissions to the Advisory Committee outlined how

Council plans to address the State Government’s objectives for diversity and growth whilst preserving liveability for residents.

Council’s aims for the new residential zones are to accommodate the upcoming population growth of Kingston and to take into account access to services, transport, local employment opportunities and vital economic development. Other objectives include providing increased certainty in our neighbourhoods, as well as a diversity of housing types and sizes to suit all demographics in appropriate locations.

Kingston’s population is anticipated to grow from 149,570 in 2011 to 173,350 in 2031 according to State Government Projections. City of Kingston’s present population is currently estimated to be 151,686.

Council is appreciative to all those who made submissions to Kingston’s amendment. Council plans on providing residents with the Minister’s decisions on the new residential zones as soon as they are released.

For more information kingston.vic.gov.au/newresidentialzones or Council on 1300 653 356.

Clayton South’s new Kindergarten offers opportunities for local contractors

New public toilets at The Strand

Cr David Eden and Cr Tamsin Bearsley at The Strand

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Cr Steve Staikos and Mayor Cr Paul Peulich with Clayton South Primary students

Longbeach Place

CHELSEAAND

BONBEACH

Community PROFILE Kingston Your City - June / July 2014 | Page 4

Bicentennial Park Bicentennial Park is treasured by many local children and adults in Chelsea; located on Scotch Parade the park features a play space, walking trails with links to the Long Beach Trail and the Chelsea Netball Centre.

The parks playground features an array of different elements including the Mount Chelsea Express train, sculptural gardens, a flying fox, a giant basket swing and much more.

In 2010, the play space was updated adding two big mound slides in the centre, a Smurfs Village and a Liberty Swing for people with mobility difficulties.

Parents can also enjoy Bicentennial Park, with barbeques, sheltered tables and fences with child proof gates surrounding the whole park, parents can sit back and relax while their children have fun.

Chelsea Activity HubIn 2013, Kingston Council refurbished the former Chelsea Senior Citizens building in Showers Avenue into a multipurpose, functional facility known as the Chelsea Activity Hub.

The $1 million project was funded by Council, with a $180,000 contribution from the State Government through the Chelsea Community Renewal Project.

The Chelsea Activity Hub offers a diverse range of activities to suit people of all ages, including Tai Chi, ballroom dancing, line dancing and a community kitchen.

The Hub is utilised by the Southern Seniors Festival Working Group, 3rd Chelsea Air Scouts, Chelsea Rotary and Chelsea & Districts Historical Society.

Open: Monday to Sunday Location: 3 – 5 Showers Avenue Chelsea

For more information kingston.vic.gov.au or 9773 9735

Longbeach PlaceLongbeach Place is a community based organisation, which offers the community lifelong learning, educational and skills development, personal empowerment and growth, community development and support for families and individuals.

Longbeach Place began in the mid-1970s. Up until 2004, the local organisation operated out of a small two bedroom weather board house at 36 Broadway, Bonbeach. Due to state Government grants and support from the City of Kingston, Longbeach Place managed to relocate into new premises at 15 Chelsea Road, Chelsea.

They aim to encourage local residents to participate in group activities to break down social isolation and enjoy the friendships of others. Programs and activities are run by trained facilitators in response to community needs.

For more information longbeachplace.org.au or 9776 1386

History

Settlement of both Chelsea and Bonbeach date back to the mid-1800s, where the land was used mainly for farming. By the early 1900s, some growth took place, but there were still only a few permanent residents until after the post-war years.

On Saturday 21 October 1935, the iconic Clock Tower at Chelsea was unveiled. The Clock Tower was a

gift from the Carrum Electricity Supply Company in the hope for it to be a permanent benefit to the local residents as an accurate time recorder and ornament of Chelsea.

Many townhouses and medium-density villas were established during the 1960s and 1970s around the two suburbs. More recently during the 1990s and 2000s, Chelsea and Bonbeach started

adding new dwellings to the area and there was an increase in the population.

For more history about Chelsea and Bonbeach localhistory.kingston.vic.gov.au

Bonbeach Life Saving Club

Bonbeach Life Saving Club (LSC) was formed in 1932 with 200 members. In April 1934, Chelsea Council granted the club a site at the bottom of Lord Weaver Grove and a building was formally opened in February 1936.

Bonbeach LSC continues to have a strong membership to this day; they are a friendly and family oriented club, who strongly encourage young children to have a healthy and active lifestyle.

The club operates patrols on weekends and public holidays from the end of November through to Easter.

For more information bonbeachlsc.com.au or 9776 0810

Each month, Kingston Your City profiles a different area

in the municipality. This month the focus is on Chelsea and Bonbeach

Chelsea Bonbeach Train Station Group (CBTS)

The Chelsea Bonbeach Train Station Group was founded in 2008 and is a volunteer organisation whose mission is to improve the aesthetics and safety at both local train stations.

The CBTS runs regular working bees and holds monthly committee meetings to set agendas and raise money to improve garden beds and facilities at both Chelsea and Bonbeach.

For more information cbts.org.au

Spotlight on

Chelsea & Bonbeach

Chelsea Activity Hub

Your South Ward Councillors are Cr Tamsin Bearsley

and Cr David Eden (pictured here at Bicentennial Park);

and Cr John Ronke.

Did you know?Chelsea is home to one of Kingston's eight Library branches.

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Green Wedge roadsides get a makeoverCouncil is planting along Old Dandenong Road to help green up the Green Wedge.

Several locations were selected that will have a high visual impact without causing sightline or safety issues. VicRoads were consulted and approval was given for native low maintenance shrubs that will bring new life and colour to the vicinity.

Council spread mulch then planted directly into the mulched beds. Kingston Council will water and prune the plants to ensure they establish successfully.

Council looks forward to these plantings contributing to a greener municipality and an improved outlook along Old Dandenong Road.

For more information kingston.vic.gov.au/greenwedge or 1300 653 356

Unveiling the new Heatherton Recreation Reserve Pavilion Heatherton Recreation Reserve Pavilion has reopened after extensive upgrades.

The $950,000 project is part of Kingston Council’s continuing program of pavilion renewals designed to improve facilities for local sporting clubs.

The project began in August last year and was designed with environmental sustainability in mind.

The interior renovations included a first aid room, two unisex toilets, away team change room, a brand new home team change room, three new store rooms, a new canteen and a new carpet for the social room, as

well as repairs to the ceiling. Exterior upgrades saw a new forecourt with feature seating.

To make the building more environmentally sustainable, Council installed a water tank for toilet flushing, a roof profile that makes the most of passive solar energy and new energy efficient lighting help to make the building more environmentally sustainable.

Council envisions that the renewal of the Heatherton Recreation Reserve Pavilion will encourage increased sport participation levels and bring

more enjoyment to existing players while attracting new members to the sports clubs.

For more information kingston.vic.gov.au or 1300 653 356

Kingston’s stations get a makeoverThe Victorian Government is investing $115 million to upgrade the busy Frankston line to improve customer safety, comfort and station experiences.

The Bayside Rail Project will upgrade rail infrastructure along the Frankston line to allow X’Trapolis trains to operate. These are the largest and most comfortable trains currently on the network and will improve service reliability, also providing room for more people to travel during the morning and afternoon peak times.

The project will improve safety and public transport information at all stations within the City of Kingston. Some of the improved features you will start seeing at your station over the next few months will include:

• Safety zones

• Extra CCTV cameras

• New raised tactiles on station platforms

• Fresh paint on station buildings

• Better signage and service information

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) has also been piloting new network status boards - you may have noticed one on display at Moorabbin Station. These boards provide a snapshot of how train, tram and bus services are performing across the network, displaying up-to-date service information on the public transport system for the first time.

Keep an eye out for one at your station as the boards start being installed along the Frankston line as part of the trial.

PTV is also partnering with the City of Kingston to improve the Mentone, Cheltenham, Moorabbin and Chelsea station precincts. New lighting at Mentone, the relocation of advertising boards at Cheltenham, upgrades to Station Street concourse at Moorabbin and new fencing at Chelsea will improve aesthetics and amenity for locals.

To find out more about the Bayside Rail Project, please visit ptv.vic.gov.au/baysiderail or call 1800 800 007 (6am-midnight daily).

Residents can design the future of Moorabbin Junction In July, Council will be holding a landscape architecture competition where residents can develop creative ideas on what Moorabbin Junction will look like in 100 years.

Street 14 is a competition where dreams can be explored and big ideas are encouraged. The competitions purpose is to generate a large supply of fantastic ideas, in order to re-envisage what the retail heart of Moorabbin Junction could look like in the future.

Council encourages everybody to participate in Street 14, as it is a

great opportunity for residents to be a part of developing the future of their municipality. This will also be a good occasion for students and young adults who have an interest in landscaping architecture, as it will give them a hands-on experience in the field.

This will be an open competition with an Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) prize, a Student prize, a Best Urban Tactic prize, and lastly a Moorabbin community prize.

More information can be found on Moorabbin Junction’s new website, which is the place to go to see

updates about Moorabbin Junction Urban Renewal Strategy and the Street 14 competition. The website will also be the prime spot for investing in new local businesses, reading write-ups about the local retail, food and shopping industry, as well as finding out what is happening around the vicinity.

For more information or to view the new website moorabbinjunction.com.au

STREET 14IDEAS COMPETITION

Improving kinders to meet the growing needs of familiesIn conjunction with the Department of Education and Early Childhood, Kingston Council is investing heavily in the provision of early years care and education services.

Council’s recent investment into early years care and education services is to provide the community with increased kindergarten facilities to meet the growing needs of the community throughout the City of Kingston.

Projects including the $6.5 million Edithvale Family and Children’s Hub, the $6 million Parkdale Family and Children’s Hub and the new $1.8 million Clayton South Kinder (see page 3) will open in the next two years.

Parents are reminded that applications for the 2015 kindergarten year are now open and must be submitted by 30 June to be considered for first allocation of places. After this date, applications submitted will be considered for second and third rounds.

To register your child for four year old kindergarten visit the kindergarten services and decide on the kindergarten that best meets your needs, obtain and complete an application form, submit the form the year prior to your child attending kindergarten and lastly, if you receive an offer you must contact the kindergarten within five working days to confirm your child’s place.

Allocations for kindergarten begin in mid-July; make sure to hand in your application by 30 June to be included in first round allocations.

For more information or to download application forms kingston.vic.gov.au/kindergarten or 9581 4851

Kingston COMMUNITY Kingston Your City - June / July 2014 | Page 6

Council’s Safe Routes to School program, co-funded by VicRoads, encourages primary school students, staff and parents to travel to school in a sustainable and safe way.

The program aims to increase the awareness of road safety issues, reduce traffic congestion and increase the number of students travelling to school on foot, bicycle or scooter.

Five primary schools participated with the road safety program including Aspendale Primary School, Chelsea Primary School, Chelsea Heights Primary School, Edithvale Primary School and St Louis de Montfort’s Primary School.

Before the program, the five schools had on average just 40% of students travelling to school sustainably, while 77% of the students said that they would prefer to travel to school by foot, bicycle or scooter.

Chelsea Primary School achieved 81% of students getting to school by foot, bike or scooter on National Ride2School Day in March and were rewarded for their successes with $1,500 from Ride2School.

Participating schools will be given a manual on how to sustain the momentum, as well as continued support from Council to show their appreciation for the schools efforts to better their community.

For more information 9581 4565 or kingston.vic.gov.au/safeschooltravel

2014 Kingston Charitable Fund grantsThe 2014 Kingston Charitable Fund Grants round will open on Monday 11 August and close on Monday 8 September. The Fund was established in 2007 by the City of Kingston in partnership with The Lord Mayor’s Charitable Foundation. It raises money from businesses and philanthropic communities within the City of Kingston.

Since it was launched the Kingston Charitable Fund Grants have distributed more than $300,000 and assisted over 45 organisations throughout the community.

Among the successful grant applications last year was the Dingley Village Advice Bureau who was awarded $5,000 to cover costs of emergency resources; 1st Edithvale Scout Group received $4,000 to purchase new equipment; and Abbeyfield Dingley Village secured $3,743 to purchase and install solar panels.

Public information session: 10am Wednesday 6 August at Kingston’s Cheltenham Office

Applications open: 9am on Monday 11 August

Applications close: 5pm on Monday 8 September

For more information see kingston.vic.gov/charitablefund or 9581 4518

Opportunities for local community groups to raise funds Local community groups, sporting clubs and cultural groups have the opportunity to raise much needed funds at Kingston's Farmers' Markets.

For three consecutive markets, community groups and clubs can assist with a range of duties for the market. These included setting up, collecting gate donations, directing

parking and helping to pack up at the end of the day. For their efforts, the community group will receive half the gate's takings.

Recently, the 5th Mordialloc Sea Scouts used the funding from the market to purchase kitchen camp equipment, a gazebo, tables, a barbeque and repairs to their car trailer.

Council encourages all types of community groups to get involved, as it is a great way to benefit your group financially, as well as helping your local market succeed.

To see whether your group is eligible or to get an application form contact Council’s Economic Development team 9581 4908 or visit kingston.vic.gov.au/farmersmarket

Safe Routes to School program leads Kingston Council down the road to safety

Students participating in Safe Routes to School

Kingston Libraries offer extended Wi-Fi to their membersAll Kingston Libraries have extended Wi-Fi hours to 7am – 9pm and have increased the range so the internet can be accessed from outside the library.

To use the Wi-Fi at your local Kingston library you must be a library member, if not you can register as an online library member.

Simply fill out the form on the Kingston Library website and you will receive an email in 48 hours with your membership number and PIN, which will give you access to the library Wi-Fi, eLibrary and ability to reserve books on the Library catalogue.

Having Library Wi-Fi available for longer and outside the walls provides more for the community who do work, network and study at the Library.

For more information visit library.kingston.vic.gov.au

or 1300 135 668

Kingston precision engineering company Marand has manufactured the first Australian made vertical tail for the F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters.

City of Kingston Mayor Cr. Paul Peulich joined both the Premier of Victoria Denis Napthine and Michael Ronaldson Senator for Victoria and representative for the Defence Minister, at Marand’s Moorabbin premises on 30 March to mark this significant milestone.

The delivery of the first major air frame components for the F-35 aircraft marks an important production milestone for Marand, BAE Systems and Australia, as it brings many benefits to the growing Australian aerospace industry.

Work on the vertical tails for the military aircraft is subcontracted to Marand by BAE Systems and is one of the largest planned manufacturing projects for the F-35 in Australia, with 722 ship sets anticipated.

Delivery and production of the vertical tails is expected to generate around $1 billion of revenue and employ 200 staff at Marand through the life of the program.

The program is built on a number of partnerships that will link countries and industries together. This high form of technology will aid the global aerospace industry on and off the battlefield.

For more information see kingston.vic.gov.au/business or phone 9581 4735

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Kingston businesses shine at the Melbourne Business AwardsTwo innovative Kingston manufacturing businesses were honoured as award nominees at the recent Melbourne Business Awards breakfast.

Kingston Council is a major sponsor of the Melbourne Business Awards, a non-for-profit organisation that seeks to assist small to medium businesses operating in South East Melbourne to become more innovative, enterprising and successful.

Bi-monthly breakfast networks provide an opportunity to not only recognise companies that display excellence in a particular field and acknowledge their achievements, but allow the participants to engage with other businesses and Government services.

Local Dingley business Chocolate Works was established in 1996, they are Australia’s premier supplier of customised chocolate products.

The company is unique because they can design a chocolate in almost every shape, size, design and packaging.

The second business from Kingston is Advanced Natural, which specialises in all natural, highly effective beauty treatments and natural skin care products. Advanced Natural’s products are manufactured here in Australia and only use Australian ingredients.

If you have a sweet tooth or love getting pampered, you should check out and support these two local businesses.

For more information see kingston.vic.gov.au/business or phone 9581 4735

Council applauds local businesses who triumphed at Melbourne’s South East Business AwardsKingston businesses Marand Precision Engineering and Breadsolutions have been recognised at the prestigious awards.

The awards were attended by 270 local businesses, government representatives and community leaders who came together to recognise business achievements and excellence throughout the South East Region of Melbourne.

The awards were established to recognise regional businesses who contribute to the economy and success of South East Melbourne.

Melbourne’s South East Business Awards not only allow the Government to show their gratitude to local businesses, but give an opportunity for local businesses to network with one another and acknowledge each other’s achievements.

There were a total of 64 finalists from the 10 representing Council municipalities in the South East; all competing for the seven business award categories.

Marand Precision Engineering won the Melbourne’s South East Large Enterprise Award, sponsored by ConnectEast. Marand is an Australian owned company who specialise in the making of high-quality precision tooling, machine tools and highly engineered automated production solutions.

Breadsolutions attained the Melbourne’s South East Business Growth and Innovation Award, sponsored by Phillips Ormonde Fitzpatrick. They are a dedicated manufacturer of artisan breads which are available in over 700 Coles Supermarkets nationwide.

Kingston Council congratulates Marand Precision Engineering and bread solutions on all their accomplishments and success.

For more information see kingston.vic.gov.au/business or phone 9581 4735

Marand delivers vertical tails for F-35 Lightning II

Students participating in Safe Routes to School

Mayor Cr Paul Peulich at Marand's F-35 Lightning II Launch

The annual Kingston Business Women’s Network luncheon is on again

Come along and meet like-minded business women at the Kingston Business Women’s Network luncheon on Wednesday 18 June at the Hemisphere Hotel and Conference Centre.

The Kingston Women in Business Network supports and encourages women in their pursuit for success and also helps women turn their start-up business into a more profitable company.

The annual luncheon, sponsored by the Bank of Melbourne, is part of the network’s array of events to establish business-to-business relationships between members and allows women to meet others who support the same business and personal goals in life.

This year, Jacqui Cooper, Australian Olympic Champion, will be a guest presenter at the luncheon. Jacqui has represented Australia in Aerial Skiing for 20 years and in 2010 she became the first Australian woman

in history to represent Australia at five Olympic games.

Her story is one of triumph, defeat and success in both her private and professional life.

Combined with the luncheon will be the City of Kingston’s Hidden Gems Retail Expo for the fashion, apparel and beauty retail industry. The expo is open one hour before the luncheon and for a short time afterwards.

Date: Wednesday 18 June

Location: Hemisphere Hotel & Conference Centre - 488 South Road, Moorabbin

Luncheon Time: 12-2pm

Hidden Gems Retail Expo: 11am-12pm; 2-2:20pm

Cost: $49 per person - price includes a two course meal and one glass of wine

For more information see kingston.vic.gov.au/business or phone 9581 4735

CEO of Breadsolutions Deyrick Upton

Kingston COMMUNITY Kingston Your City - June / July 2014 | Page 8

The Moorabbin Rams Rugby Union Club is actively engaging with disadvantaged multicultural youth from Westall Secondary College.

The City of Kingston’s Rugby football club and Westall Secondary College have developed a relationship over their common interest in Rugby.

School Principal David Tyson and sports teacher Jonathon Roberts have been working with the club's coaches Sean D’Zylva from the Moorabbin Club and Paul Pulefale, the club’s under 16 coach, to introduce regular rugby lessons at the school throughout the week.

This year Westall Secondary College will field three teams in a Grammar and Church Schools tournament during May and June. The students will play at home ground of the Moorabbin Rams, Keys Road Reserve in Cheltenham.

To mark the occasion the Westall students will be given a 2014 Westall Rugby jersey featuring the school crest and Moorabbin Rams logo.

This partnership is helping to develop connections with the community for the Moorabbin Rams, while introducing additional role models and school sporting activities for the Westall Secondary College students.

For more information see kingston.vic.gov.au or phone 9581 4528

Five Cheltenham swimmers who call Waves Leisure Centre their training home have competed at the National Age Swimming Championships in Sydney.

The Cheltenham Amateur Swimming Club competed against some of the best young competitive swimmers in Australia at the National Championships.

As one of the many successful and talented swimmers at the Cheltenham swimming club

Lachlan Patterson, along with four other swimmers, competed in individual events and a team relay at the National Age Championships.

This included Julian Wilson who competed in three individual events at Nationals, as well as the relay, achieving three personal bests.

Lachlan is a multi-class swimmer who has competed in the State Special Olympics, where he became the State Champion in 200 metre breaststroke and 100 metre freestyle and also achieved silver in 100 metre breaststroke. Congratulation to the Cheltenham Swimming Club for making it to the much coveted National titles.

For more information see cheltenhamswimclub.org.au

Dumping of unwanted goods is preventing local shops from functioning There has been an increase of unwanted goods being discarded at local shopping centres, particularly affecting the charitable shops. Kingston Council encourages and supports charitable donations; however the illegal disposal of unwanted goods and inappropriate clothing can interfere and prevent the operations of local businesses, including neighbouring shops.

Council will be increasing the patrolling of local shopping centres and issuing fines to those caught dumping unwanted goods or rubbish.

If you would like to donate your belongings to assist others, please contact your local charitable shop and find out what is the best way for them to receive your goods, as it makes it easier for everyone, including yourself.

On the occasion that you do see someone illegally dumping rubbish or used goods, it is best to contact Council who will arrange for an Officer to investigate.

For more information see kingston.vic.gov.au/Local-Laws-Waste or phone Local Laws on 9581 4778.

Dog owners are reminded to clean up after their petsCouncil reminds dog owners to always be prepared to clean up after their pets when taking them on a walk.

Dog faeces left in public areas can lead to the pollution of our environment by causing high levels of unwanted toxins in our local streams and creeks.

It is a legal requirement that dog owners always carry and use a litter removal devices when taking their pets for a walk.

Failure to clean up after your dog can result in a penalty of $144.

Plastic bags are available for free at Kingston's customer service centres and libraries

For more information see kingston.vic.gov.au/Local-Laws-Waste or phone Local Laws on 9581 4778.

Moorabbin Rams training with new Head Coach Paul Pulefale

Local swimmers compete at National Swimming Championships

Aaron Huynh, Alex Hagemayer, Julian Wilson and Jun Kim from the Cheltenham Amateur Swimming Club

New car park to be built at Centreway in Mordialloc In December last year, Council passed a motion to develop a new 22 space car park at 11 Centreway Mordialloc. Since then, the old Clark’s Glass Factory on the site has been demolished and the planning permit for construction has been approved.

This new car park will add a further 22 spaces to the 625 already available in the centre of Mordialloc.

It is expected that construction will commence mid-July, and the project will be fully completed by mid-August.

For more information 1300 653 356 or kingston.vic.gov.au/mordialloc

Moorabbin Rams teach Westall Secondary students how to play Rugby

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Artz Blitz 2014Applications are now open for Artz Blitz, a 24-hour visual art and creative writing competition with over $4,000 worth of prizes up for grabs!

Kingston Arts welcomes artists of all ages and abilities to enter this year’s most exciting art competition. Artz Blitz is an adrenaline pumping, heart-racing creative challenge that is enjoyed by over 100 artists and aspiring artists each year who have interest in two dimensional, three dimensional, digital or literary art.

The creative chaos will begin after the secret theme is announced on Friday 20 June at 5pm. Visual artists have 24 hours from this point to create their artwork and deliver it to the Kingston Arts Centre in Moorabbin by 6pm the following day.

Creative writers will get their chance a week later when their secret image is sent to them on Friday 27 June. Writers then also have 24 hours to submit their piece.

To enter the competition is simple; just fill out the application form online or see the new Winter ARTSCAPE for a pull out application.

To download an application form and to read the conditions of entry see kingstonarts.com.au or phone Box Office 9556 4440.

Warm up your Fridays with

Kingston Arts is hosting a series of winter warmer nights at the brand new City Hall Lounge.

Endless Winter Nights, sponsored by Endless Cider, will follow in the footsteps of the City Hall’s long history of a being a live entertainment venue for the community. Launching on Friday 6 June at 8pm the City Hall Lounge will play host to intimate live performances each week from local musicians, bands and DJ’s who will set the tone for your weekend with laid-back vibes and beats.

With free entry between 5pm to 8pm, Endless Winter Nights will be the perfect location to meet your friends and relax amongst the plush leather armchairs and cosy vintage features.

From 8pm, for a $5 cover charge, the lounge will present live performances from hand-picked quality artists who will create a warm ambience perfect for those Endless Winter Nights.

Kingston residents, friends and family can enjoy the music series every Friday night throughout winter.

To keep up to date with the hot new acts that will be performing, check out Kingston Arts Facebook page for weekly announcements at kingstonartsAU

Kingston Council celebrates NAIDOCFor the fifth year running, Kingston Arts is celebrating NAIDOC with a month-long program featuring a range of arts activities.

NAIDOC Week is taking place from 6 to 13 July and recognises the culture, history and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have fought to defend Australia. Kingston Arts will be running a month-long program in recognition of NAIDOC week.

Saturday 14 June 2 and 7pmWulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui is a modern Aboriginal adventure story, inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It will feature the language and rhyme of the Tiwi Islands, a combination of puppets, song and dance to make this an entertaining event at Kingston City Hall for the whole family.

Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 July 6-9pmNew media lighting projections featuring work from Indigenous artists will light up the night-time skyline onto the Kingston City Hall Clock Tower. Projections will be visible from 6pm to 9pm throughout NAIDOC Week.

Wednesday 9 July to Saturday 26 JulyThe Making of Bayside Bush Sculpture is an exhibition of woven and sculpted animals created from traditional and contemporary materials by the Aboriginal artists of Baluk Arts. Baluk Artists have created a range of animals inspired by the Bayside area and Mornington Peninsula.

The exhibition will be officially opened on Sunday 6 July from 2pm at G3 Artspace, Parkdale with a traditional Smoking Ceremony.

Wednesday 9 July 12.30-1.30pmCharcoal Lane is a high quality restaurant that provides work experience and hospitality training to help Aboriginal and disengaged young people. Through contemporary Aboriginal art, stories and modern cuisine, customers are invited to engage with contemporary indigenous cultures at Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin.

Numbers for this demonstration luncheon are strictly limited. Children are welcome if accompanied by supervising adults.

Tuesday 22 July 8pmThe Magic Hour sees Helpmann Award winner Ursula Yovich play a cast of sideline female characters in this gutsy one-woman comedy, where she tells classic bedtime stories with dark humour and soulful song at Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale.

For more information kingstonarts.com.au or 9556 4440.

Key dates Secret theme announced Friday 20 June at 5pm

Artwork submissions close Saturday 21 June 6pm at the latest

Opening and awards (excluding creative writing): Sunday 22 June 4pm - 6pm at Kingston City Hall

Creative writers begin: Friday 27 June at 4pm

Creative writing submissions close: Saturday 28 June by 5pm

Local artists open their studio doors to the publicOpen Studios presents a unique opportunity for the public to experience and explore the City of Kingston’s creative industries.

Witness first-hand the exciting variety of artistic talent in Kingston as artists open their doors and share their creative practice on Saturday 14 June to Sunday 15 June.

Workshops will be offered, creative knowledge will be shared and art will be available for commission or sale.

Residents should pick up an Open Studios trail map, which pin point artists’ studios, Kingston’s public art, community hubs and creative industries to stop off at during the weekend.

Kingston Arts fosters an interactive arts community and encourages the exchange of ideas amongst arts industry experts, artists and the community.

For more information see kingstonarts.com.au or phone 9556 4440. Bookings essential.

Kingston ENVIRONMENT Kingston Your City - June / July 2014 | Page 10

Kingston City Hall goes greenKingston’s iconic City Hall’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems have been upgraded, together with new windows, doors and lights.

These were installed as part of a Federal Government Community Energy Efficiency Program, breathing new life into the 1960s building.

The program’s funding contributed $375,000 to upgrade the existing and Council funded the balance.

The purpose of the grant was to demonstrate and encourage the adoption of improved energy management practices within councils, organisations and the broader community.

Kingston Council used the grant to upgrade the windows and doors with solar control and low emission replacements which will make City Hall low maintenance, energy efficient and thermally stable. The building was fitted with a lighting upgrade of around 600 lamps and fittings. In all, the energy savings from all the upgrades will range from 50 to 90 per cent.

This type of extensive energy efficiency upgrade and refurbishment is an outstanding example of integrating the new and old, where leading technologies required to reduce global emissions can be achieved whilst maintaining the heritage and cultural significance of the buildings, fittings and fixtures.

With City Hall being renewed this would be the perfect time to consider hiring it out for an event or function. City of Kingston offers a variety of rooms for hire that can be adapted to your needs and have the flexibility to create your own personal style for your event with help from City Hall professional staff. From small functions of 24 people to larger events in the Grand Hall for up 1000 people, City Hall can cater for everybody.

For more information see kingstonarts.com.au or phone 9556 4440.

Recycling plastics is easier than you think Kingston Council is committed to keeping the municipality clean, environmentally friendly and is devoted to helping residents understand the ins and outs of recycling.

There are two different types of household plastics: hard plastic and soft plastic.

Hard plastic bottles and containers should be placed in your yellow-lidded recycling bin. Soft plastic can be easily scrunched into a ball and placed in your red-lidded bin.

Common soft plastics include:

• Shopping bags, including reusable ‘green’ bags

• Fruit and vegetable bags

• Bread bags

• Biscuit, chips and confectionary packaging

• Rice and pasta packets

• Frozen food bags

• Plastic wrap and packing from boxed appliances and electrical goods

These items can cause problems when recycling, so they must be kept out of your yellow-lidded bin.

REDcycle bins can help residents easily recycle soft plastics. Simply look for a REDcycle collection bin at your local Coles or Woolworths supermarket and deposit your soft plastics there. Your empty packaging will then be turned into useful new products, such as outdoor furniture, fencing and signage.

For more information see kingston.vic.gov.au/recycle or phone Council on 1300 653 356.

Raise your voice about World Environment Day

World Environment Day is an international event occurring on 5 June that encourages awareness and action for the environment

World Environment Day is part of the United Nation’s campaign to help the environment, which over the years has become widely celebrated by stakeholders in over 100 countries.

This year’s theme is ‘raise your voice, not your sea level,’ which is aimed to motivate people, especially people from small islands, to raise their voice about environmental threats to the earth, such as climate change and rising sea levels.

Kingston Council encourages the community to support this appeal, whether it is to organise a clean-up campaign, food waste reduction initiative, tree-planting drive or walk-to-work day, every action to raise awareness about this issue will help.

For more information see unep.org/wed or phone Customer Service on 1300 653 356.

Greening Our Place, Greening Kingston

Workshops Know thy soil Chelsea - 14 June Learn the basics of what creates soil and how to improve it. Investigate your soil for structure, pH and biology using microscopes and pH kits. Do not forget to bring your own soil sample!

De-clutter your home Cheltenham - 20 June In this hands-on workshop you will learn the psychology of clutter and the secrets to organising. Learn the 10 easy steps to de-clutter your life and be ready to start Spring with a clean home.

Home energy audit Cheltenham - 10 July Sick of losing dollars on your electricity bill each month? Learn how to measure and take charge of your energy use. Bring your bills and have them assessed by an independent energy ambassador.

For a full list of 2014 workshops please visit

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All Greening Our Place, Greening Kingston workshops are free. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. Bookings can be made by calling 9581 4713 or

ourplace@kingston.vic.gov.au

See the What's On calendar on pages 14 & 15

Help the environment by taking part in National Tree Day Planet Ark’s National Tree Day is Australia’s largest community tree planting event where community volunteers, businesses and schools plant over one million native plants at more than 4,000 locations.

National Tree Day started in 1996 and since then more than 2.8 million people have planted 20 million seedlings. The event encourages planting and caring for nature, as it is important to support Australia’s local bio-diversity.

Every year, around 2500 schools across Victoria take part in Schools Tree Day, giving students the opportunity to learn how to plant and care for seedlings. This year, Schools Tree day will be held on Friday 25 July.

On Sunday 27 July, hundreds of local community groups and Councils will also be participating with National Tree Day, where they will help their neighbourhoods create a positive environmental change for the future.

Businesses interested in rolling up their sleeves to be a part of the country’s biggest planting initiatives can do so by either running their own activity or providing support to an existing activity.

For more information see treeday.planetark.org or to view Kingston National Tree Day events refer to the What's on calendar on page 14.

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The City of Kingston Multicultural Committee will be screening the international film Girl Rising at the Kingston Arts Centre on Wednesday 18 June to celebrate Refugee Week 2014.

Kingston is a proudly diverse municipality, with residents from over 150 countries of origin, speaking 120 languages and following over 28 faiths. Council encourages diversity throughout the municipality, which is why Refugee Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the importance of culture and unity.

Girl Rising is a global campaign to support education for girls. Viewers can experience the stories of nine unforgettable girls living in developing countries where they experience challenges and overcome impossible odds to pursue their dreams.

The movie includes narration from renowned actors including Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway and Salma Hayek.

The evening will also include inspirational talks from two guest speakers. The first being Khatiaza who is a young person from the City of Kingston who arrived in Australia as a refugee from Burma in 2008. She will be speaking about her life experiences and the way education has impacted her life for the better.

The second guest is Luz Restrepo from Sister Works, an organisation working to support women asylum seekers, refugees and migrants from non-English speaking backgrounds. Sister Works focuses on empowering women to gain confidence and to find employment in Australia.

For more information or to book tickets phone 9581 4734 or visit kingston.vic.gov.au/multiculturalism

Kingston recognises Refugee Week 2014

Cindy Rochstein spotlights men's health Mentone Public Library warmly welcomes Melbourne author Cindy Rochstein as their winter special guest with her novel Mendemic.

Mendemic discusses the ‘man-cave’ that we often see men escape to on a regular basis. Cindy created Mendemic to allow over forty men, of all ages, with a safe medium to share their experiences of depression without fear, shame, mockery or feeling emasculated.

Cindy's work gives a voice to the male members of society in an effort to end the male assumption that they must suffer in silence.

Entry: Gold Coin Date: Saturday 28 June Time: 11am Location: Mentone Public Library 36 Florence Street, Mentone

For more information see mentonepubliclibrary.blogspot.com

Students help seniors become tech savvy Kingston Council and Holmesglen Vocational College have designed an intergenerational project to help older people better understand and use information technology.

College students will pair up with Kingston senior residents to provide one-on-one support on how to use smart phones, tablets and computers. Residents will learn how to explore the Internet, find out more about their current devices, as well as brush up on their IT skills.

Council encourages local senior groups to send along a member of your club to be trained as a mentor for the rest of your group, friends and members at home.

City of Kingston’s Positive Ageing initiative aims to create an environment where older people feel valued, acknowledged and respected. Through this course, people should feel up to date with current information technology and have the confidence to use it independently.

The free sessions will be running from late July to September, on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, at the Cheltenham Library. Bookings are essential as places are limited.

For more information or to book tickets phone 9581 4646 or email yvonne.honey@kingston.vic.gov.au

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Influential David Parkin to speak at free men’s health forumAFL legend David Parkin will be speaking at a free men’s health forum called ‘When Can Men Talk’ being held on Wednesday 11 June at Bentmoor Community Men’s Shed.Kingston Council in partnership with Bentleigh Bayside Community Health Service, Bayside Council, Glen Eira Council and Bentmoor Men’s Shed will be delivering the forum during International Men’s Health Week.

International Men’s Health Week is being held from 9 to 15 June, which raises awareness and supports the health and wellbeing of men in the local community and across the country.

Key note speaker at the forum will include David Parkin who has been a major influence in the AFL industry through both coaching and playing. His accomplishments in AFL have lead him to become one of Australia’s most influential and motivational business speakers.

David has consulted with hundreds of organisations and co-wrote several books dealing with issues of self-motivation and effective leadership.

There will be a wide range of health and wellbeing information stalls at the forum, including talks by Neil Roberts and Dr Craig Hassed.

Date: Wednesday 11 June

Time: 8am to 11.30am

Location: Bentmoor Community Men's Shed, 183-185 Wickham Road, Moorabbin

For bookings and enquiries contact 9575 5322 menshealthweek.org.au

Date: Wednesday 18 June

Time: 6pm – 8.30 pm

Location: Kingston Arts Centre

Cost: $5 or gold coin for concession

Bookings are essential as places are limited

Australian author Janet Butler to visit a Kingston Library Kingston Libraries is pleased to announce that Janet Butler, author of novel Kitty’s War will be visiting Parkdale Library at 2pm on Sunday 27 July.

Melbournian Janet Butler will be speaking at Parkdale Library on her book Kitty’s War which coincides with the 100th anniversary of World War I.

Kitty’s War is a true story about an Australian nurse Kit McNaughton, who served in the operating theatres near the front lines of World War I and ended the war as Australia's first plastic surgery nurse, helping the discipline's pioneers as they mended the shattered faces of allied and enemy soldiers.

Inspiration for the book grew out of Janet’s childhood hometown, being the same one that Kit McNaughton came from.

The book, based on Kit’s unpublished diaries, won Janet the 2013 NSW Premier’s History Awards.

Ensure that you attend Janet Butler’s talk at Kingston Library to hear about the inspirational and patriotic Kit McNaughton.

Date: Sunday 27 July Time: 2pm Location: Parkdale Library 96 Parkers Road, Parkdale.

For more information or to book library.kingston.vic.gov.au or 1300 135 668.

Ward COLUMNS Kingston Your City - June / July 2014 | Page 12

Which Ward do you live in?

North Ward

Central Ward

South Ward

MOORABBIN

HIGHETT

CHELTENHAM

MENTONE

PARKDALE

MORDIALLOC

BRAESIDE

WATERWAYS

ASPENDALEGARDENS

ASPENDALE

EDITHVALE CHELSEAHEIGHTS

CHELSEA

BONBEACH

CARRUM

PATTERSON LAKES

HEATHERTON CLARINDA

DINGLEYVILLAGE

MOORABBINAIRPORT

OAKLEIGHSOUTH

CLAYTON SOUTH

KINGSTON YOUR CITY’S WARD NEWS feature gives Councillors the opportunity to share their individual views on issues and events in the community.

NORTH WARDSuburbs: Moorabbin, Highett, Oakleigh South, Heatherton, Clarinda, Clayton South, Dingley Village.

CENTRAL WARDSuburbs: Cheltenham, Mentone, Parkdale, Moorabbin Airport, Mordialloc, Braeside.

SOUTH WARDSuburbs: Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Waterways, Edithvale, Chelsea Heights, Chelsea, Bonbeach, Carrum, Patterson Lakes.

Cr Steve Staikos - North Ward 9544 2745, 0447 896 643 steve.staikos@kingston.vic.gov.au

This July, I will join with many Greek-Australians in our community to mark the 40th anniversary of the restoration of democracy and the establishment of a democratic Hellenic Republic. Despite being the birthplace of democracy, Greece spent seven years ruled by a military dictatorship. This reminds me of how fortunate I am to live in the lucky country – Australia.

We are blessed to have a democratic system of government in Australia; however in 1994 local democracy was suspended. As some of you may know, this year marks the 20th anniversary of establishment of the City of Kingston, but all Councillors across the state were sacked in 1994, and Councillors were not elected to Kingston until 1997.

Commissioners were appointed by the Kennett Government to run this city between 1994 and 1997.

I truly value genuine Local Democracy, meaningful consultation and decisions made based on the best interests of the community. Council has a comprehensive consultative structure that we utilise to harness the community’s knowledge and input to our decision making processes. I have been engaged with these structures, having consulted with many committees over the past 6 years. In addition to youth, multicultural, interfaith, arts, environment, green wedge committees have been the Village Committees.

Village Committees are a unique part of this City’s history, and future I hope. A system whereby each area’s key people with an interest in assisting, guiding and critiquing council’s policies, activities and projects can meet on a regular basis and give Councillors and officers their opinions. These opinions are important to me.

Moorabbin Reserve I was honoured to welcome the State Government’s announcement of $8 million to help redevelop Moorabbin’s Linton Street oval. Council will be contributing $1.5 million towards the project which will provide increased opportunities for residents to be more active more often.

Heatherton PavilionIt was a privilege to officially open the new Heatherton Pavilion and meet representatives from the sporting clubs who call the pavilion home. Council’s $950,000 upgrade to the pavilion will help build these clubs into the future and provide increased amenity for the surrounding community.

Marand LaunchCongratulations to precision engineering company Marand for winning Melbourne South East Business Awards’ Large Enterprise Award. I was fortunate enough to attend the Marand’s launch of the first Australian made vertical tail for the K35-Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters where I learned that the delivery and production of the vertical tails is expected to generate around $1 billion of revenue and 200 jobs throughout the life of the program.

Clayton South KindergartenThe new kindergarten being built at Clayton South will greatly expand services for young families in the area. The Meet the Builder event held in May helped to connect local trades and suppliers with the contractor awarded to deliver the kindergarten, supporting our local economy and jobs for local people.

Mayor, Cr Paul Peulich - North Ward 9581 4706, 0427 354 795 paul.peulich@kingston.vic.gov.au

I cannot believe how quickly this year is going. We are almost halfway through and there is still so much to do. It has been my pleasure to spend time with my Kingston north ward community, in particular seeing the great work undertaken by some of our sporting and community groups.

Any community not for profit relies heavily on the good will of volunteers, without people willing to give up their free time to support the common good many of these valuable resources would not exist. With that thought I would like to personally thank the volunteers of Moorabbin Rugby Union Football Club, Moorabbin Obedience Dog Club, Moorabbin Little Athletics and Oakleigh Go Kart Racing Club.

One way in which I like to support small businesses is to frequent them, so I set myself the challenge of eating my way around the north ward. When time and budget permit, I have had the pleasure of many great meals, coffees, cakes and snacks. To date I have made it to Burger Boss (Highett), Spice Paradise (Dingley Village), Clarinda Take Away, Fat Bob's Bar and Grill (Moorabbin), Blue Dish (Highett), Dingley Deli and Café, Kotaraya (Oakleigh South) and Pizza Lioni (Dingley Village). Diet permitting I would like to continue my Kingston food safari.

Finally a comment on our responsibilities as citizens in a cohesive society and modelling good behaviours for our children. Please clean up after your dog; Council has free bags that are available for this purpose, also be courteous and considerate when driving.

Cr Tamara Barth - North Ward 0417 870 350 tamara.barth@kingston.vic.gov.au

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Cr John Ronke - South Ward 9587 0829, 0410 558 862 john.ronke@kingston.vic.gov.au

Cr Rosemary West OAM - Central Ward 9776 2819, 0418 554 799 rosemary.west@kingston.vic.gov.au

Village Committees: After 20 years of providing sound advice, these valuable forums for community consultation may be dissolved if Council adopts recommendations in a hitherto confidential report. When you read this it may be all over. Thanks, civic-minded citizens for helping me serve this Council and community as a Councillor. Whenever Council had to make a decision without time for broad community consultation, I found the Village Committee a reliable sounding board: if the Village Committee thinks it’s OK, the community does too.

New residential zones are due in July. Warm thanks to the eight residents who presented to the Residential Zones Strategic Advisory Committee. The Planning Minister’s early comments were that the new zones would “protect the backyards” and that he would accept whatever implementation plans Councils

could strategically justify. As it stands, the minimum number of dwellings to a lot of 500m2 or more is still two in the Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ) there will be townhouses and apartment blocks in other zones. Council had to defend plans for 76% of our residential areas to be NRZ with a two-storey height limit against developers: not just those pushing their own developments, but the Housing Industry Association, Property Council and the Metropolitan Planning Authority all arguing to restrict NRZ to streets with a Heritage Overlay (Kingston has limited areas) or Neighbourhood Character Overlay (one street). No doubt they are also pressuring the Minister who will make the final decision.

In its submission to the Advisory Committee, Council acknowledged that the resident submitters helped balance the developers, strongly arguing that Kingston, with a forecasted 15,300 extra dwellings by 2031, was approximately 2,800 more than the Governments 2012 forecasts.

Chelsea ToiletsThe Strand will be receiving new public toilets to accommodate requests from community members. The toilets will be centralised and convenient which will help residents travelling through Chelsea’s Centre. Council is allowing residents to comment on the design of the new rest rooms; I encourage the community to get involved in helping better the municipality.

Safe Routes to School I would like to congratulate Chelsea Primary School on all their success with Safe Routes to School program achieving an increase in the number of students travelling to school by bicycle, foot or scooter. Council’s Safe Routes to School program urges students, parents and teachers to travel to school in a safer and sustainable way.

This is a great initiative taken on by both Kingston Council and the schools who participated in the program as it is helping future generations learn how to help the environment and travel safely.

Patterson Lakes Kindergarten reopening The reopening of the improved and revitalised Patterson Lakes Kindergarten will help many families and children throughout the area. The kindergarten will now be able to provide services for more children and host community groups. This is a sound investment given Patterson Lakes has been identified as an area with increasing demand for kinder services.

Cr Geoff Gledhill - Central Ward 9588 1524, 0427 102 926 geoff.gledhill@kingston.vic.gov.au

I must begin by making special mention of the work done by the Strategic Planning team in the preparation and presentation of the Kingston Residential Zone submission. The views of all residents were sought and to those who did respond thank you. The panel will deliberate for approximately three weeks after which time they will deliver a response directly to the Minister for Planning.

Council is in the process of finalising the budget with both Officers and Councillors working very hard to ensure the best possible outcome for residents. You may have heard calls for the capping of rates from aspiring political types, easy to say, difficult to do and still deliver the services that the community expect.

Residents can be assured that in every decision taken by Council the primary motivation is delivering value to the community.

Volunteers week has been a great way in which the community can say thanks to the thousands of people who give up their time on behalf of others. In Kingston we would be at a loss to deliver the programs we do without the contribution of volunteers, we must ensure we recognise them at all times and not rely on a specific week to let them all know how much we value them.

Finally I want to mention the review of Village Committees currently being undertaken by Council. Disappointingly, there has been some speculation about the intent of this review. Be assured Council is committed to a continued, in fact expanded level of community consultation, this will be reflected in the outcome of the review.

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Cr David Eden - South Ward 0422 557 917 david.eden@kingston.vic.gov.au

Public Toilet near Chelsea Station Following on from a resolution that I moved several months ago, Council has now resolved to install a public toilet near the Chelsea Station; this will help improve the usability of local public transport for commuters. I would like to specifically acknowledge the volunteers at the Chelsea Bonbeach Train Station Group for their assistance in raising awareness of the need for a new toilet in the Chelsea public transport / shopping precinct – I was delighted to be able to work alongside these volunteers to deliver for local residents. Check out their website at cbts.org.au – they’re always looking for volunteers.

26 June – International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking Established by the United Nations General Assembly, this day is designed to raise awareness of a serious and very real issue: drug abuse and trafficking. Unfortunately we often hear about violent incidents that have been fuelled by drugs, resulting in mental illness, fights and on occasion murders. I would urge local residents to speak to their local police, outreach centres, doctors, or other professionals if you know of someone who is drug affected, because ultimately it isn’t just an issue that a person faces alone, but one that society faces as a whole – early intervention may just prevent a disastrous event from occurring, illicit drugs and their effects on people are unpredictable.

Read more at unodc.org/drugs

Cr Ron Brownlees OAM - Central Ward 0418 172 725 ron.brownlees@kingston.vic.gov.au

Anzac Day functions throughout Kingston were again attended by large crowds who gathered to pay their respects and remember those who made the supreme sacrifice in ensuring Australia remains a country that enables us all to enjoy democratic freedom and live as we do today. Congratulations to all those clubs and their members who were involved in organising such wonderful events. Lest We Forget.

We celebrated Volunteer Week in May - thank you to the thousands of volunteers throughout Kingston who give their valuable time to support and improve the wellbeing of our community. Whether it be SES, CFA, Lifesaving Clubs, Neighbourhood and Community Centres, Councils own Volunteer Network, Red Cross, St Johns, Scouts and Guides, or Village Committees, we are so grateful to have their support.

I mentioned in my Mayoral address almost eighteen months ago, the increase and significance of domestic violence in our community, the contributing factors and reasons are varied, but can I stress that no-one should have to endure the continual suffering that is the life of many victims. If you or member of your family is living in a situation involving domestic violence or abuse please talk to someone and seek help. Anyone needing assistance can call the Domestic Violence Crisis Service 1800 015 188, National Sexual Assault Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service 1800 737 732 or 1800respect.org.au

Council’s budget proposal will soon be out for public comment. Every Councillor has been working hard with Senior Officers to deliver a budget that meets community expectations whilst at the same time not reducing our services, providing funds for ongoing maintenance and improvement of community facilities and infrastructure.

Celebrating 85 years The Chelsea & District Historical society celebrated the 85th anniversary of the City of Chelsea. We owe many of our wonderful facilities and parks in Kingston’s south ward to the vision and hard work of the councillors and staff of the former City of Chelsea. Thank you to the historical society for marking the occasion with a get together of past Councillors, Mayors and Officers. The City of Chelsea memorabilia and stories are on display at the Court House Museum in Chelsea.

Volunteer Week In May we celebrated Volunteer week. Many services and events in Kingston could not be delivered without the support of our dedicated volunteers. Thank you! We appreciate all your hard work.

If you have some free time, please consider volunteering for one of our local clubs or organisations. Pantry 5000, Chelsea Men’s Shed and ChelCSS are all currently looking for extra helping hands.

Cycling in Kingston We have so many beautiful cycle trails in Kingston. I would love to see Kingston become the cycle capital of Melbourne. If you have ideas on how we can make cycling in Kingston even better - I’d love to hear from you.

Harvest Festival It may have been a little damp underfoot but that didn’t dampen the spirits of those who attended this year’s amazing Harvest Festival. Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Harvest Festival such a wonderful community event.

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Cr Tamsin Bearsley - South Ward 0430 170 210 tamsin.bearsley@kingston.vic.gov.au

11 Mentone Public Library: Page Turners 2pm. Clarinda Community Centre: Evening English Classes 6-8pm. Kingston

Men’s Shed: When can men talk' forum 8-11.30am. Parkdale Library: Book Bugs 4-5pm. Mordialloc Community Centre: Mordi Munch and Mingle 12.15-2.15pm

What's On

23Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Weight Watchers 5-7pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm

9Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Weight Watchers 5-7pm; Playgroup 10.15-11.45am. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-

12pm

7Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Weight Watchers 5-7pm.

2 Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm. Mordialloc Community Centre: Playgroup 9.30-11.30am; Tai Chi Class for beginners

9.15-10.15am. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Women's Social Netball 7pm. Chelsea Heights Community Centre: Sounds Like This for Kids - early childhood music sessions 10.15-11.45am

30Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Weight Watchers 5-7pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm.

Cheltenham Community Centre: School Holiday Program 9am-4pm chelt.com.au for bookings.

16Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Weight Watchers 5-7pm; Playgroup 10.15-11.45am. Sundowner Community Centre:

Playgroup 10am-12pm

14Sundowner Community Centre: Computer Classes for Beginners 11am-12.30pm, Playgroup 10am-12pm. Mordialloc Neighbourhood

House: Introduction to Computers 12.30-3pm, English as a Second Language 9am-12pm.

24Clarinda Community Centre: Cafe Bazaar 2-4.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Tai Chi for Beginners 10.30-11.30am.

Chelsea Activity Hub: Tuesday Tunes presents 'Memory Lane' 10.30am-12pm.

10Cheltenham Community Centre: Chi Yoga 1.30-2.30pm. Clarinda Community Centre: Cafe Bazaar 2-4.30pm. Sundowner

Community Centre: Tai Chi for Beginners 10.30-11.30am. Parkdale Library: Book Bugs 4-5pm

8 Clarinda Community Centre: Cafe Bazaar 2-4.30pm. Parkdale Library: Book Bugs Ages 5-9 4-5pm Bookings essential. Shirley Burke

Theatre, Parkdale: Flix Fix: The Sound of Music Sing-a-long 11am or 7pm

3 Cheltenham Community Centre: Krazy Crafts for Crafty Kids 9.30-10.20am. Chelsea Heights Community Centre: Gentle Strength and Resistance Training

10-11am. Clarinda Community Centre: Cafe Bazaar 2-4.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Tai Chi for Beginners 10.30-11.30am. Mordialloc Community Centre: Senior's Bike Riding Group 10-11.30am

1Clarinda Community Centre: Cafe Bazaar 2-4.30pm. Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin: Still Awake Still! 11am or 7pm

17Clarinda Community Centre: Cafe Bazaar 2-4.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Tai Chi for Beginners 10.30-

11.30am. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Council Immunisations 11am-12pm

15Sundowner Community Centre: Tai Chi for Beginners 10.30-11.30am. Mordialloc Neighbourhood House: Playgroup 9.30-11.15am,

Tai Chi 1.30-2.30pm, Introduction to iPads and Technology 9-11.30am.

22Sundowner Community Centre: Tai Chi for Beginners 10.30-11.30am. Clarinda Community Centre: Cafe Bazaar 2-4.30pm.

Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale: The Magic Hour 8pm

29 Sundowner Community Centre: Tai Chi for Beginners 10.30-11.30am. Clarinda Community Centre: Cafe Bazaar 2-4.30pm.

Chelsea Activity Hub: Tuesday Tunes presents the singer 'Marceau Camille' 10.30am - 12pm Mordialloc Community Centre: Senior's Special All Day Tour 9am-4.30pm

25Clarinda Community Centre: Evening English Classes 6-8pm Cheltenham/ Moorabbin RSL Anzac Day Services, 289 Centre

Dandenong Rd Cheltenham. Gold coin donation.

9 Cheltenham Library: Book Bugs 4-5pm. Mentone Public Library: Page Turners 2pm. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Back in Motion

Over 55's Exercise Classes 2-2.40pm

4Cheltenham Community Centre: Crafty Creations with Nicole Kemp 12.30-2.30pm. Clarinda Community Centre: Evening English Classes

6-8pm. Mordialloc Community Centre: Karate for beginners - 6 - 9 years 4.30-5.30pm. Mordialloc Community Centre: New Senior's Exercise Class 10.30-11.30am. Chelsea Heights Community Centre: Table Tennis 7-9pm.

2Cheltenham Community Centre: Zumba 7.30-8.30pm

18 Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin: Girl Rising' film screening 6-8.30pm. Kingston Business Women’s Network

luncheon Hemisphere Hotel & Conference Centre 12-2pm. Clarinda Community Centre: Evening English Classes 6-8pm

16Cheltenham Community Centre: Gentle Exercise 11am-12pm. Clarinda Community Centre: Evening English Classes 6-8pm.

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House: Music for Tinies 9.15-10.15am or 10.30-11.30am, English as a Second Language 9am-12pm, Art for Pleasure 9.30-11.30am

23 Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Back in Motion Over 55's Exercise Classes 2-2.40pm. Clarinda Community Centre:

Evening English Classes 6-8pm.

30 Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Back in Motion Over 55's Exercise Classes 2-2.40pm. Clarinda Community Centre:

Evening English Classes 6-8pm.

26Clarinda Community Centre: Hatha Yoga 5.30-6.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm.

Chelsea Library: Book Busters for Grades 4-6 4-5pm. Bookings essential.

12Clarinda Community Centre: Hatha Yoga 5.30-6.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm.

Chelsea Library: Book Bugs 4-5pm.

10 Chelsea Library: Book Bugs Ages 5-9 4-5pm Bookings essential.

5Clarinda Community Centre: Hatha Yoga 5.30pm-6.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm. Mordialloc Community Centre:

Senior's Bike Riding Group 10am-11.30am. Chelsea Heights Community Centre: Adult Cooking 7-9:30pm. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Occasional Care 8.30am-12.30pm

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19Clarinda Community Centre: Hatha Yoga 5.30-6.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm.

17 Clarinda Community Centre: Hatha Yoga 5.30-6.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Computer Class Level 1 11am-

12.30pm, Playgroup 10am-12pm.

27 Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Mini Maestros 8.15am - 1.15pm. Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin: Drum Workshop and

Concert 8pm.

13Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Mini Maestros 8.15am - 1.15pm. MLOC Productions Inc. (formerly the Mordialloc Light

Opera Company) Musical Thoroughly Modern Millie 8pm bookings essential, more information mloc.org.au

11Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Mini Maestros 8.15am - 1.15pm.

6 Shirley Burke Theatre, Parkdale: Sculpak - an exhibition by Brendon Pitts 9am-5.30pm. Chelsea Heights Community Centre: Art Classes 10am-

12pm. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Mini Maestros 8.15am-1.15pm

4 Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Mini Maestros 8.15am - 1.15pm. St Nicholas Gallery in Mordialloc: Landscapes, Seascapes

and Escapes Art Exhibition Opening night 6.30-8.30pm RSVP essential to margaretallnutt@bigpond.com

20Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Mini Maestros 8.15am - 1.15pm.

18Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Mini Maestros 8.15am - 1.15pm. Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin: Sweet Dreams/In

Vogue: Songs by Annie Lennox and Madonna 8pm

25 Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Mini Maestros 8.15am - 1.15pm.

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JuneTo add your event to the calendar, go to kingston.vic.gov.au/KYCcalendar

Many of the events in this calendar are run at the Community Centres listed below.

Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Kearney Dve, Aspendale Gdns 9587 5955

Chelsea Activity Hub3-5 Showers Ave, Chelsea 9581 4956

Chelsea Heights Community CentreBeazley Reserve, 160 Thames Prm, Chelsea Heights 9772 3391

Cheltenham Community Centre8 Chesterville Rd, Cheltenham 9583 0095

Clarinda Community Centre58-70 Viney St, Clarinda 8551 1200

Dingley Village Neighbourhood Centre31B Marcus Rd, Dingley Village 9558 1866

Highett Neighbourhood Community House2 Livingston St, Highett 9555 3797

Longbeach Place Inc 15 Chelsea Rd, Chelsea 9776 1386

Mordialloc Community Centre Warren Rd, Mordialloc 9580 3675

Check your local paper for Your Kingston Update!

Check your local paper for Your Kingston Update!

De-clutter your home Workshop - Cheltenham

10am-12pm See pg 10 or details.

Home energy audit Workshop - Cheltenham

9.30-11.30am See pg 10 or details.

21 Cheltenham Library: Integrational IT sessions 9.30am–12.30pm. Aspendale Gardens Community Centre: Weight

Watchers 5-7pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm.

28 Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm.

24Clarinda Community Centre: Hatha Yoga 5.30-6.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm.

Cheltenham Library: Readz@4pm Ages 12-16. Bookings essential. 4-5pm.

Chelsea Library: Book Busters Grades 4-6. Bookings essential. 4-5pm

31Clarinda Community Centre: Hatha Yoga 5.30-6.30pm. Sundowner Community Centre: Playgroup 10am-12pm.

Kingston City Hall, Moorabbin 8pm see page 9

July

SEASON OF FESTIVALS

PERFORMER APPLICATIONS OPEN • SUN 1 JUNE

New eBooks and eAudioseBOOKS eAUDIOS

A Few Drops of Blood

JAN MERETE WEISS

Bittersweet

COLLEEN MCCULLOUGH

On the Noodle Road

LIN-LIU JEN

The Grass Castle

KAREN VIGGERS

Red 123

JOHN KATZENBACH

Adele the Biography

CHRIS NEWKEY-BURDEN

22Mentone Old Bakery Museum: Museum open 2-4pm Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Zumba for Adults 9.30-10.30am

Kingston Information and Library Service

library.kingston.vic.gov.au kingstonlibraries.net 1300 135 668

Chelsea: 1 Chelsea RdClarinda: 58A Viney StHighett: 310 Highett RdParkdale: 96 Parkers Rd

Cheltenham: 12 Stanley AveDingley: Harold Box Hall, 31C Marcus RdMoorabbin: Shop 5, 1 Taylor StPatterson Lakes: 54 Thompson Rd

Kingston Libraries

Culture that captures the imagination Theatre, Music, Film, Visual Arts, Public Programs, Creative Development

Box office 9556 4440 kingstonarts.com.au Kingston Arts Centre (G1 and G2) 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin

Shirley Burke Theatre (G3) 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale Kingston City Hall 985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin

28 Mentone Public Library: An Author for All Seasons with Cindy Rochstein discussing her book: "Mendemic" 11am.

Clarinda Community Centre: Clarinda Monthly Community Craft Market 10am-2pm.

14Kingston City Hall: Wulamanayuwi and the Seven Pamanui 2pm or 7pm. Mordialloc Community Centre:

Friday Book Club 1-3pm

12 Sundowner Community Centre: Knit 1 Pearl 1 1.30-3.30pm.

7Longbeach Place Community Centre: Presentation - Downloading from YouTube 1-4pm

5Longbeach Place Community Centre: Downloading and Removing Malware and add-ons 1-4pm

21 Kingston City Hall , Moorabbin: The Man in the Mirror: Reflections of Michael Jackson 8pm.

19 Cheltenham Community Centre: One Day Knitting Workshop 10am-2pm

26 Mentone Public Library: An Author for All Seasons with Julie DeBondt-Barker discussing her book: "The Mourning After"

11am. Cheltenham Community Centre: One Day Crochet Workshop 10am-2pm. Clarinda Community Centre: Clarinda Monthly Community Craft Market 10am-2pm

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1 Mentone Old Bakery Museum: Museum open 2-4pm Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Zumba for Adults 9.30-10.30am

SEASON OF FESTIVALS performer applications open

kingston.vic.gov.au/festivals

29Mentone Old Bakery Museum: Museum open 2-4pm Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Zumba for Adults 9.30-10.30am

15Mentone Old Bakery Museum: Museum open 2-4pm Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Zumba for Adults 9.30-10.30am

13 Mentone Old Bakery Museum Museum open 2-4pm Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Zumba for Adults 9.30-10.30am.

8 Mentone Old Bakery Museum: Museum open 2-4pm Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Zumba for Adults 9.30-10.30am

6 Mentone Old Bakery Museum: Museum open 2-4pm Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Zumba for Adults 9.30-10.30am. Kingston Arts Centre,

Moorabbin: The Making of Bayside Bush Sculpture exhibition 2pm

20 Mentone Old Bakery Museum: Museum open 2-4pm Aspendale Gardens Community Centre Zumba for Adults 9.30-10.30am.

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To add your event to the calendar, go to kingston.vic.gov.au/KYCcalendar

Many of the events in this calendar are run at the Community Centres listed below.

Mordialloc Neighbourhood House457 Main St, Mordialloc 9587 4534

Patterson Lakes Community CentreThompson Rd, Patterson Lakes 9772 8588

Sundowner Community Centre 24 Sundowner Ave Clarinda 9551 8711

Know thy Soil Workshop - Chelsea

10am – 12pm

See pg 10 for details.

Check out our other activities listed in the calendar (left). Further information at library.kingston.vic.gov.au or 1300 135668

The Sound of Music Sing-a-long The Sound of Music Sing-a-long is a fantastically fun movie event that includes a live warm-up, a costume parade with prizes followed by the screening of the movie with subtitled song lyrics.

Location: Shirley Burke Theatre Date: Tuesday 8 July Time: 9.30am and 6.30pm Tickets: $15/$10 each groups 4+

The Man in the Mirror Featuring world acclaimed Michael Jackson impersonator Paul Rizzo and his sensational dance team, this show comprises high energy, flawless dance routines and an electrifying light show! This production is an experience not to be missed and will take you on a journey from the Jackson Five era to the modern day Michael Jackson hits.

Date: Saturday 21 June Time: 8pm Location: Kingston City Hall Tickets: Full $35 / Concession $30 / Student $25 / Group 6+ $20 each

Sweet Dreams – Songs by Annie Lennox and In Vogue – Songs by Madonna Jersey Boys star and Cabaret Festival sensation Michael Griffiths is Madonna and Annie Lennox as you’ve never seen before. Two acclaimed shows, one man and a piano explore some of the most enduring pop songs of our time.

Date: Friday 18 July Single S Time: 8pm Location: Kingston Arts Centre Tickets: Full $35 / Concession $30 / Table of 6 $150

Upping the eBooks!You can borrow even more eBooks and eAudios through Kingston Libraries! Now you can download five eBooks and 40 eAudios from Bolinda, and 30 eBooks or eAudios from Axis 360. Hundreds of handpicked titles are available to download to your eReader, smartphone or mobile. See below for just some of the new titles. All of these are absolutely free; you only need a Kingston Libraries card.

Winter Words Junior Writing Competition

Are you the next Paul Jennings or Andy Griffith? Kingston Libraries’ fourth junior short story competition is here! Stories can be up to 500 words long. Entrants must be aged 5-17 years and live, work or study in Kingston, or else have Kingston Library membership. Entry forms will be available at all Library branches and the Library website from 30 June.

NATIONAL TREE DAYLong Beach Trail Reserve Aspendale Gardens 10am-12pm, Carrum Life Saving Club Foreshore 10am-12pm, Bonbeach Life Saving Club Foreshore 10am-12pm, J Grut Reserve Mordialloc Creek 10am-1pm. See pg 10

register online

KINGSTON.VIC.GOV.AU

/FESTIVALS

Rocked into Carrum in May, putting on a spread of non-stop music, cooking demonstrations. Market stalls, locally produced food and amusement rides.

All things furred, feathered and tiled descended on Dingley’s Corrigan Oval and Harold Box Community Hall in April when Kingston hosted its annual Pet Expo in April.

Reptile displays, face painting and pony rides kept two-legged patrons entertained.

The construction of the Edithvale Family and Children's Centre is progressing well. The $6.5 million project is funded by Council ($5 million) and State Government ($1.5 million). The Centre will be fully equipped for sessional kindergarten, parent groups, community based programs and much more!

Kingston Council, with help from the State Government, will be revitalising and improving the Moorabbin Reserve. (See page 3 for more info)

Local residents enjoying the Harvest KitchenMcAlister

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Patrons at Harvest Festival

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Mustered Courage

Edithvale Family and Children’s Centre Moorabbin Reserve

Harvest Festival light show

spectacular