The Little Banyule Book of Things To Do
Summer GUIDE 2013–201 4
Summer GUIDE 2013–201 4
Events Welcome to Banyule Council’s summer edition of the Little Banyule Book of Things to Do which brings you all our exciting events and activities for December, January and February.
As you enjoy summer and outdoor activities remember to look after yourself in the heat by keeping cool and drinking water. Our summer edition is packed with fantastic free or low cost events and activities offering something for every taste and every age. All events are smoke free. Enjoy your summer in Banyule! For more information go to www.banyule.vic.gov.au or call 9490 4222
Toys for Tots
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School Holiday Fun
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Of Light: Reflections on Colour
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Bike Maintenance and Safety Checks
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Community Leaders for Sustainability
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Youth Night@WaterMarc
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Macleod Village Christmas Fair
Movies on the Move
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Movies on the Move
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Binnak Park Playground Launch
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A Merry Monty Christmas
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Create from a Crate Exhibition
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A Watsonia Christmas
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Friends of Plenty River Working Bee
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Carols by Candlelight
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Win a Neighbourhood Street Party
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Boulevard Lights
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Movies on the Move
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A Lower Plenty Christmas
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Summer Sounds
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A Greensborough Christmas
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Home Harvest Feast Registrations
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Learn to Swim
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Autumn in Banyule
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Toys for Tots
Make a difference to a disadvantaged child in Banyule
December 2013
Until Monday 16 December toys can be dropped off at Banyule Council Customer Service Centres at Greensborough, Heidelberg and Rosanna, as well as WaterMarc, Ivanhoe Aquatic and Fitness Centre, and the Heidelberg and East Ivanhoe Community Bank branches
Donations of quality toys and books are sought for children, aged from 0 to 12 years old, so that we can spread Christmas cheer to some of our Banyule families who are doing it tough this Christmas. The toys are wrapped by volunteers before being distributed by ‘Santa’ to children who may otherwise receive no gifts on Christmas Day. Help spread Christmas cheer to disadvantaged children in your community.
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Kate Beckford on 9490 4222 kate.beckford@banyule.vic.gov.au www.banyule.vic.gov.au
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December
Of Light: Reflections on Colour Exhibiting the 29 finalists in the national 2013 Banyule Award for Works on Paper
Until14 December, Tuesday-Saturday, 10am-5pm Hatch Contemporary Arts Space, 14 Ivanhoe Parade, Ivanhoe
The award is presented biennially to an outstanding contemporary work on paper. View the work of 29 finalists out of 178 entries from across Australia, including local artists Connor Grogan and Wayne Viney. A public program of satellite events accompanies the exhibition, including artist-in-residence Simon MacEwan. Remember to vote for the People’s Choice Award, either by attending the exhibition or voting online via our website. Free entry
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www.banyule.vic.gov.au/arts
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Register
Community Leaders for Sustainability Do you want to be an environmental leader?
Macleod Village Christmas Fair Christmas fair for young and old
Saturday 7 December, 10am-3pm Macleod Village, Aberdeen Road, Macleod
February to March, Saturday afternoons
We can help you develop as an environmental leader within your community.
The Macleod Village Christmas Fair is back on a Saturday bigger and better than ever.
This 8-week course will focus on building and broadening core skills including in communication, leadership, advocacy, project management, grant writing, publicity, social media and community recruitment.
Before the mad Christmas rush takes hold, come down to the Village and enjoy the animal farm, jumping castle, carnival rides, fairy floss, show bags, and a special visit from the man from the North Pole - Santa!
Participants will be expected to deliver a sustainability or environmental project in their local community.
One lucky boy or girl will win a bike and the newly refurbished Macleod Park rotunda will feature performances all day and host great entertainment.
The course, a joint Banyule and Darebin Council initiative, is free but you need to register your interest as soon as possible. 8
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www.sustainablecommunities.vic.gov.au
Free www.macleodvillageshopping.com.au
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Movies on the Move
Enjoy a free screening of Arthur Christmas with children’s activities
Saturday 7 December, 6.30pm Ivanhoe Park, Lower Heidelberg Road, East Ivanhoe
Join us and watch this Christmas film at Ivanhoe Park, the third of seven movies in our outdoor Movies on the Move program! There will be children’s activities, including face painting, a coffee stand and much more. Bring along a picnic or enjoy a low cost barbecue hosted by the Ivanhoe Cricket club – all in one of Banyule’s beautiful parks. BYO blanket and/or deck chair. Meet your local Griffin Ward Councillor Jenny Mulholland and our Out and About team, which can help you with Council information and answer any questions you might have. Free event and no bookings required.
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9490 4222 www.banyule.vic.gov.au
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A Merry Monty Christmas
Christmas activities at Montmorency Shopping Village
A Watsonia Christmas
Christmas activities at Watsonia
DECEMBER
Saturday 7 December, 10am-2pm Montmorency Shopping Village, Were Street, Montmorency
Watsonia Shopping Centre, Ibbottson Street, Watsonia Saturday 7, 10am-12.30pm; Thursday 12 & Friday 13, 3pm-5.30pm; Saturday 14, 10am-12.30pm; Thursday 19 & Friday 20, 3pm-5.30pm; and Saturday 21, 10am-12.30pm
The Montmorency Shopping Village hosts activities for young and old.
Watsonia Shopping Centre will be alive with Christmas activities until 21 December.
This great day of Christmas cheer includes the annual Santa Toy Run; music from the Scrimshaw Four, Black Cat Bonoe and local school choirs; the Big Red Fire Engine; roving Santa and Kandy Kane; belly dancing; a Santa stone Statue; and free family fun and giveaways.
Santa will be visiting Watsonia with children’s giveaways and loads of fun in December. There will also be a roving Tallest Christmas Tree and Christmas carols by Holly & Ivies. Free
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www.montmorencyshoppingvillage.com.au
www.watsoniatraders.com.au
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Carols by Candlelight
Family friendly sing-along to all your favourite songs
December Banyule’s
Saturday 14 December, pre-show entertainment and activities from 6.30pm and stage show from 7.30pm-9.30pm Greensborough Walk and Town Square, opposite WaterMarc
Carols by Candlelight is returning to Greensborough and to a new location opposite WaterMarc. This year’s show will feature bands, choirs, local performers, children’s entertainment, great food, art workshops and special guests. Come and visit Santa’s reindeer animal farm, have your face painted and make some Christmas crafts before settling in for an evening of singing and fun! Free event
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www.banyule.vic.gov.au
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Boulevard Lights
A fantastic and magical lightshow
DECEMBER
Saturday 14 December-Tuesday 24 December, 8.30pm-11pm The Boulevard, East Ivanhoe
In an event that brings families from across Melbourne, the residents of The Boulevard are once again lighting up their homes and gardens to bring some Christmas magic your way! Walking along The Boulevard is the best way to experience the spirit of the lights, although cars can travel the road’s length via a one-way system. The lights are turned off at 11pm each night, including Christmas Eve, so plan your visit during the official dates and times. Entertainment and refreshments are available along the route. Free event
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www.banyule.vic.gov.au
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A Lower Plenty Christmas
Christmas fun with music and a surprising present
A Greensborough Christmas
Santa and a host of Christmas activities to be enjoyed by all
DECEMBER
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December
Saturday 14 December, 10am-noon Lower Plenty Shopping Centre, Main Road and Para Road, Lower Plenty
Check out the animated Present that can’t wait for Christmas – it wants to meet everyone now!
Monday 16-Tuesday 24 December, 10.30am-1.30pm Greensborough Town Centre, Main Street and Grimshaw Street, Greensborough
In December, enjoy a host of Christmas festivities and music in the streets of Greensborough.
The Present surprises everyone and uses the skills of clowning and comic timing to create gentle and fun situations that get people talking to strangers who share this interactive experience.
Santa will visit Main and Grimshaw Streets with giveaways and sweets from 10.30am-1.30pm, from 16 to 24 December. On Saturday night, 14 December, Santa and Mrs Claus will visit restaurants and cafes along with other entertainment. There’s also lots more fun at Greensborough Plaza.
You can also enjoy Santa’s Little Helpers, pictured right, a brand new Christmas act combining comedy with carols, as well as face painting, balloons, children’s fun and giveaways.
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www.lowerplentycentre.com.au
www.greensboroughtowncentre.com.au
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Learn to Swim
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A one-week intensive program of swim classes for 3-5 year olds
January
Monday to Friday, January 6-10, 13-17, 20-24 Classes starting from 9am Ivanhoe Aquatic and Fitness Centre, 170 Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe
Enrol for five days of daily intensive learn to swim lessons. Qualified and experienced teachers will give children a skill for life in small class sizes. Classes available for all pre-school levels. Special $50 summer holiday price includes pool entry and bookings are essential.
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Ivanhoe Aquatic and Fitness Centre 9490 7111 www.banyule.vic.gov.au
School Holiday Fun
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Keep the kids active and entertained
January
Monday 6 – Friday 24 January Ivanhoe Aquatic and Fitness Centre, 170 Waterdale Road, Ivanhoe
Looking for something to engage and entertain your primary school aged children during the long, hot January school holidays? We offer a variety of activities including cooking, art and craft and drawing in the mornings. And in the afternoon, from 1-3pm, enjoy the giant inflatableobstacle course, ball games and Piff, the inflatable dragon. Morning sessions cost $12.30 per child per activity and bookings are essential. Afternoon inflatable fun – pool entry cost only. Ivanhoe Aquatic and Fitness Centre 9490 7111 www.banyule.vic.gov.au
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Bike Maintenance and Safety Checks Is your bike as safe as it should be or could be?
Youth Night@WaterMarc
A school holiday activity for young people aged 12-17
January
Tuesday 14 January, 10.30am-11.30am Watsonia Library, Ibbottson Street, Watsonia Library
Friday 17 January, 6pm-9pm WaterMarc, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough
Our very popular Youth Night is back – it will have you groovin’ and movin’ and having fun!
The Banyule Bicycle User Group will provide free maintenance and safety checks on your bike and there will be bicycle accessory give a ways (one per person).
Enjoy full access to the pools, including unlimited slides down Tantrum Alley! There will be a DJ pumping out all the latest and greatest tracks as well as a photo booth to capture memories of the night. No bookings required. Just come down with all your friends and $3. If you are not aged 12-17, you are still welcome but will have to pay regular entry prices – visit www.watermarcbanyule.com.au for pricing.
Free event but bookings essential on 9490 4222.
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9490 4222 www.banyule.vic.gov.au
9457 9855 www.banyuleyouth.com www.facebook.com/BanyuleYouthServices
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Movies on the Move
Enjoy an outdoor screening of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
January 2014
Saturday 25 January, 6.30pm Binnak Park, Anderson Parade, Watsonia North
Come and enjoy the fourth of seven movies in our outdoor Movies on the Move program! Join us and watch this iconic family movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang in beautiful Binnak Park. We are providing children’s activities, including face painting, a coffee stand and much more. Bring along a picnic or enjoy a BBQ hosted by a local community group (small cost may apply). Enjoy the surroundings of the park and the new play equipment. Meet your local Grimshaw Ward Councillor Rick Garotti and our Out and About team, which can help you with Council information and answer any questions you might have. BYO blanket and/or deck chair. Free event and no bookings required. 24
9490 4222 or visit www.banyule.vic.gov.au
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Binnak Park Playground Launch Come and play on the new equipment
February
Create from a Crate Exhibition
Turning discarded timber pallets and crates into items of use and beauty
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8-23 February, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am-5pm Hatch Contemporary Arts Space, 14 Ivanhoe Parade, Ivanhoe
Saturday 8 February, 2pm-3.30pm Binnak Park, Anderson Parade, Watsonia North
Binnak Park is one of three regional playgrounds which, together with 164 neighbourhood and park-based playgrounds, provide hours of fun, adventure and exercise for Banyule’s children.
This innovative free exhibition highlights the inherent beauty of wood while promoting recycling and waste reduction. All exhibits are made from discarded timber pallets and crates.
We recently installed even more play equipment and would love you to join us for this great family afternoon of fun, play and community celebration.
Marvel at the furniture and other wood art made by skilled furniture makers, sculptors, turners and carvers from timber provided by recycler Waste Converters Recycling.
We are providing a free BBQ. Meet your local Grimshaw Ward Councillor Rick Garotti and our Out and About customer service team.
Pictured: Martin Davis, Pallet Table Free entry.
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9490 4222 www.banyule.vic.gov.au
www.banyule.vic.gov.au/hatch www.wasteconverters.com.au www.vwa.org.au www.makeitwood.org
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Friends of Plenty River Working Bee Help protect the Plenty River’s native flora
Win a Neighbourhood Street Party
Enjoy all the fun of a neighbourhood street party
February
Sunday 9 February, 10am-Noon Yallambie Park - meet outside 28 Tarcoola Drive, Yallambie
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Closing date for entries - 31 January 2014
To celebrate Neighbour Day on 30 March 2014 we are offering you a chance to win a Neighbourhood Street Party including a BBQ, salads, soft drinks and children’s activities.
The Friends of Plenty River meet once a month for planting, weeding and other activities. Enjoy a morning outdoors and help protect the Plenty River’s native flora from weed invasion and the loss of biodiversity.
To enter, write in 100 words or less why your street should win. Entries via www.surveymonkey.com/s/winastreetparty by 31 January 2014.
BYO gloves and gardening tools, and we’ll supply hot drinks and snacks.
Your neighbours need to agree to the street party so make sure you download the Neighbourhood Street Party Kit – search ‘neighbourhood street party’ on our website.
Free event and no bookings required - just turn up!
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Friends of Plenty River Kevin Ley 9435 3840
9490 4222 www.banyule.vic.gov.au
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Movies on the Move
Enjoy an outdoor screening of Gnomeo & Juliet
February
Saturday 15 February, 6.30pm Anthony Beale Reserve, St Helena Road, Greensborough
Come and enjoy the fifth of seven movies in our outdoor Movies on the Move program! Join us and watch this family friendly movie in beautiful Anthony Beale Reserve, with its new play equipment. We are providing children’s activities, including face painting, as well as a coffee cart and much more. Bring along a picnic or enjoy a BBQ hosted by a local community club (small cost may apply). Meet your local Beale Ward Councillor Wayne Phillips and our Out and About team, which can help you with Council information and answer any questions you might have. BYO blanket and/or deck chair. Free event and no bookings required. 30
9490 4222 visit www.banyule.vic.gov.au
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Summer Sounds
Enjoy music in the park at Macleod Park
February
Home Harvest Feast Registrations Volunteer to grow and supply produce for the Home Harvest Feast
Friday 21 February, 6.30pm-8.30pm Macleod Park, Aberdeen Road, Macleod
Sunday 16 March 2014 Eltham High School
Enjoy the sounds of the Royal Jellies performing at the Macleod Rotunda.
As a registered grower and supplier, enjoy the fruits of your labour at the Home Harvest Feast.
The Royal Jellies, hark back to an era when jazz was king. Described as modern Melbourne meeting New Orleans old school, they draw on the styles of Louis Armstrong, Bix Beiderbecke, C.W. Stoneking, and Tom Waits. They are bound to have your toes tapping and get you up and moving!
In its third year, the Feast celebrates home grown produce. All growers are invited to celebrate in the harvest by sharing a delicious community meal created by trained cooks using home or community-grown produce. Register to grow and supply produce; spend the summer growing the produce; donate some of it in return for tickets to the Feast in March; and then come along and enjoy a delicious meal and a great day!
Bring a picnic, enjoy a BBQ hosted by a community club (small cost may apply) or use the great food options available at Macleod Village. Free event 32
Now Open
A joint initiative of Banyule and Nillumbik Councils. 9490 4222 www.banyule.vic.gov.au
www.nillumbik.vic.gov.au/homeharvest
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We’re bringing you another jam-packed autumn in Banyule, with a host of events and activities including some of our most popular festivals.
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All Banyule Council’s events are inclusive and we try to make them as accessible as possible. If you have specific support needs, please call 9490 4222 and discuss them with us. In the event of adverse weather, events may be cancelled.
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All details in this guide are correct at time of printing. We advise you check our website for updates closer to each event.
Autumn GUIDE 2014
Our autumn guide will be delivered at the end of February, but in the meantime make sure you put these key dates in your diary. 16 March
Home Harvest Feast, Eltham High School, Eltham
22 March – 5pm
Twilight Sounds, Sills Bend, Heidelberg
23 March – 11am
Kids ArtyFarty Fest, Sills Bend, Heidelberg
29 March – 6.30pm
Movies on the Move, The Goonies, Price Park, Viewbank
12 April – 6.30pm
Movies on the Move, Freaky Friday, Macleod Park, Macleod
15 May – 7pm
Banyule Community Volunteer Awards, The Centre Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe 35
Banyule City Council Tel: 9490 4222 Fax: 9499 9475 E-mail: enquiries@banyule.vic.gov.au PO Box 51, Ivanhoe, Victoria, 3079. www.banyule.vic.gov.au Interpreter Service If you need an interpreter please call TIS National on 131 450 and ask to be connected to Banyule Council on 9490 4222.