Frankston City News January–February 2016 by Frankston City News

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The Mayor, Cr James Dooley with Frankston High School Eco Team members Paul Verheij and Ella Bowman

Volunteers joining in National Tree Day at Lloyd Park in Langwarrin

Pictured at the Sustainable City Awards presentation: Cr Sandra Mayer, Council Environmental Education Officer Debbie Coﬀey, Bridget, Chris and Leona from Fresh Entertainment and Cr Suzette Tayler

Frankston City named Australia’s ‘Sustainable City of the Year’ Frankston City was the overall winner at the recent Keep Australia Beautiful Australian Sustainable Cities Awards This is a huge achievement and testament to the outstanding work by local residents and Council to receive this highest honour from Keep Australia Beautiful. Frankston City represented the state after being named Victoria’s Sustainable City of the Year. “This award acknowledges our community’s commitment to sustainability as well as Council’s strong position, by aiming for carbon neutrality by 2025 and recently adopting the 10-year Environment Strategy,” said the Mayor, Cr James Dooley.

The City also won the national award for Environmental Sustainability, recognising sustainable design features of the Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC), the Community Solar Program, Council’s commitment to installing solar panels on buildings, Environmentally Sustainable Design (ESD) Standards for Council buildings and an alternative energy trial underway at the Frankston Arts Centre. Frankston City was a finalist in six categories at the awards covering a wide variety of projects and initiatives including the youth-led Fresh Entertainment group.

Comments from the judge: “Across all categories Frankston City Council has demonstrated signiﬁcant action and achievement, resulting in tangible social, economic and environmental beneﬁts for communities across the area. “The leadership, innovation and passion provided by the Council and its collaborations with local community groups, schools and businesses, demonstrate a positive ‘can do’ attitude, and a commitment to a sustainable future.”

Congratulations to everyone involved including residents and community volunteers

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Your Council

Introducing the new Mayor

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Customer Service Phone: 1300 3 3 Email: correspondence@ frankston.vic.gov.au Interpreter: 131 450 frankston.vic.gov.au Civic Centre 30 Davey Street, Frankston Monday to Friday, .20am–5pm Seaford Customer Service Centre Seaford Community Centre, corner of Station Street and Broughton Street, Seaford Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Shop 6, The Gateway Shopping Centre, CranbourneFrankston Road, Langwarrin Carrum Downs Library and Customer Service Centre 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs Visitor Information Centre 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Open 7 days, 9am–5pm Phone: 1300 3 8 visitfrankston.com Hoon Driving 1800 333 000 (Crime Stoppers) Graﬃti Removal 1800 66 8 (100 NO TAGS) Printed on stock sourced from sustainably farmed forests. Like ‘Frankston City Council’ Follow @FrankstonCity FrankstonTV on YouTube

community. In some areas, residents could barely walk along the footpath due to overflowing rubbish. There were so many complaints to Council and dissatisfaction about the image this rubbish portrays, that it prompts us to seriously consider the future of this service. Rate capping means we need to I am honoured to be voted by carefully consider which services my Councillor colleagues to Council will continue to provide and represent Frankston City as we will be consulting with residents to Mayor for this coming year. identify your priorities. Thank you to Cr Colin Hampton The good news is this is not typical for his support as Deputy Mayor. behaviour in Frankston. In truth, Locals already know that Frankston is Frankston overall produces much less a great place to live and raise a family kerbside waste than most of its — I want to help to spread that counterparts in metropolitan message further. Melbourne and much less than the With rate capping being introduced by Victorian average. Overall, local the Victorian Government, it’s crucial residents are conscientious recyclers we advocate for funding to secure and deserve congratulations. major projects in our city. I look This is one of the contributing factors forward to working closely with state towards Frankston City being awarded and federal members and candidates the 'most sustainable city' 2015 by — who are also working in the best Keep Australia Beautiful. This is the interests of our community — to help sort of award that you just can’t apply achieve shared goals. for to win — it is the result of many In my first weeks as Mayor the years of consistent effort across our overwhelming issue raised by community. residents was about the kerbside Crucial to this success is the support hard waste collection. Unfortunately, of volunteers such as all those a number of people abused this residents who participate in beach service, causing a lot of angst in our

patrols, clean up days, planting events and the environmental friends group members who generously give hours, days and years of their time and energy to make Frankston a better place. Council will continue to play its role and is serious about becoming carbon neutral and investing in solar and energy efficiencies which provide a financial reward for environmental sustainability. In my term as Mayor I want to focus on all areas of Frankston City — which is so much more than a beautiful beach and views from Olivers Hill. We proudly boast an array of wonderful locations and attractions including Ballam Park, Seaford Wetlands, Jubilee Park, Pines Flora and Fauna Reserve, Sweetwater Creek, Frankston Arts Centre and the McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin. Summer is a great opportunity to make the most of all that our city has to offer. I trust this edition of Frankston City News will inspire you to enjoy some of these attractions that you’ve always been intending to visit. Cr James Dooley Mayor

Message from the CEO • Foreshore completion — the redevelopment of the Frankston Yacht Club site is well underway • Regional sport and recreation facilities — Council is currently upgrading netball facilities at Jubilee Park and a joint funding partnership will mean the basketball stadium upgrade will proceed Council continues to lobby for funding towards a health and human services Council’s advocacy has helped achieve hub to improve services to support the majority of the community’s mental health and for people with priorities raised as part of the drug and alcohol issues. Speak up for Frankston campaign. This is the year that the impact of the Achievements against the top five Victorian Government’s rate capping projects include: policy will be felt in Council’s budget. • Waste Transfer Station There will be a local impact as we — now open in Skye review all our services to • Frankston Station precinct upgrade accommodate these changed circumstances. — the Victorian Government has committed $63 million to this Dennis Hovenden project which will start this year Chief Executive Officer with works in Young Street

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Maternal and Child Health New contact details

Young families now have the convenience of one central contact point to make or change appointments with their local Maternal and Child Health (MCH) centre. From Monday 11 January 016 the MCH central booking phone number is:   Frankston City’s 13 MCH centres provide support to local families including child health assessments, advice and referrals.

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Street Sweeping Calendar 2016 Weekly commencement dates

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Your pet our city Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Summer restrictions Centre (FRRRC) now open in Skye • Dogs are not permitted on Frankston or Seaford beaches between 9.30am and 7.30pm during December, January, February and March • Dogs are permitted at other times — provided they are on a lead at all times • There are no dog free-roam areas on Frankston City’s beaches Dogs are also not allowed in Frankston’s city centre, in the area bordered by Fletcher Road, Baxter Street, Davey Street and Kananook Creek. Council reviews its Domestic Animal Management Plan every four years and an update is due by mid 2016. The face of your pet our city competition winner Paul Allan with Zima at Frankston beach

20 Harold Road, Skye

(off Ballarto Road)

The Centre accepts a wide range of materials and offers Frankston City residents discounted fees on hard waste. Residents must show a valid driver’s licence as proof of residency. The Centre is not a landfill site and does not accept hazardous substances, asbestos, food, liquid or medical waste. A full list of accepted items and fees is available online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/FRRRC

Open seven days a week, 8am–4pm Items accepted free-of-charge include: • Recyclable material such as cardboard and scrap metal • Barbecue gas bottles • Car batteries and household batteries • Co-mingled bottles, cans and jars • Electronic waste • Mobile phones • X-rays Fees include: • Hard Waste per cubic metre $65 Frankston City residents $75 non-residents • Green Waste per cubic metre $35 residents and non-residents • Mattresses $25 residents and non-residents • Christmas trees (not plastic) $5 residents and non-residents

Safety first Please wear suitable shoes and gloves to protect yourself from sharp, broken and heavy objects when unloading waste. Children and pets are to remain in the vehicle while on-site.

Frankston Treasure Chest Bargain hunters can visit the recycled goods shop on-site, where recovered furniture, household goods and bric-a-brac are all available to purchase.

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Our Community

Stay healthy in the heat

Judith Flanagan, Nicholas Houlis and Heather Angus are regular passengers on Council’s community transport service

New bus providing essential service

Treat the heat seriously by looking after yourself and your friends or neighbours to help prevent heat stress. People in our community most vulnerable to heat stress are those aged over 65, children aged 0–5, pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, and people with a pre-existing medical condition or taking certain medications.

Passengers travelling on Council’s new community bus were among the ﬁrst to see the eye-catching bus artwork featuring beautiful Frankston. The new bus provides a fortnightly door-to-door circuit to local shopping centres, PARC, seniors clubs and Frankston Library. Designed for residents who have difficulty accessing public transport,

in particular older people, passengers can access the service for a gold coin donation. “Taking the community bus is a reasonably priced option for me but also a great way to meet new people,” said one of the regular passengers. For more information on the Community Bus service, • Spend time in air-conditioned phone 9784 1933 buildings like libraries, shopping centres, cinemas or community centres and neighbourhood houses • Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Reduce tea and Thursday 4 February, 11am–12.30pm coffee Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs Learn more about transport options at this information session for older people and their families. Speakers from Council and Travellers Aid will advise how you can stay active in your community, when driving may no longer be an Free event with a light morning tea. option. RSVP: 9784 1943

Life beyond driving for older adults

Free immunisation sessions Council offers 16 free childhood immunisation sessions a month across a variety of locations. Immunisation not only protects your child from a range of harmful diseases, but offers vital benefits for the long-term health of the community.

Expectant parents and parents of newborns can have a whooping cough (Pertussis) vaccine booster through Council’s immunisation service. No need to book, just bring along your Medicare card and Childhood Health Record Book. Sessions include: • Banyan Fields Child and Family Centre, 90A Cadles Road, Carrum Downs, Thursday 14 January, 9.30–11.30am • Frankston North Community Centre 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North, Thursday 14 January, 1–2pm • Frankston Mechanics Institute 1N Plowman Place, Frankston, Monday 1 January, 5.30–6.30pm For more session details visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/Immunisation

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• Keep yourself cool, use wet towels or have a cool (not cold) shower or bath • Use your air-conditioner, if you have one, and close doors to other areas of your home to keep your room cooler • Keep windows and doors closed to keep cool air inside • Close curtains or blinds and where possible, use outdoor blinds • Eat smaller meals more often, cold meats and salads • Stay inside and out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day • Avoid strenuous activity, even gardening. Wait until it is cooler to do these activities • Store medications appropriately as heat may affect their composition • Do not leave children, pets or anyone in parked vehicles 24 hour health advice is available with Nurse-on-call 1300 606 024 In emergencies, phone 000

Seaford Community Centre Improving local services

Come along and enjoy the fresh interior following the recent upgrade of the Seaford Community Centre. These works were jointly funded by Council, the Australian Government and the Victorian Government. Council Customer Service Centre Frankston City’s Customer Service Centre is now available at the Seaford Community Centre, following its relocation from Nepean Highway, Seaford. Services available include payments, pet registrations and general Council enquiries. Open Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.

Seaford Library services • Free membership • Library staﬀ to assist with your reading and information needs • A great range of library materials to suit everyone • Free Wi-Fi and internet access • Computer and printing facilities • Weekly storytime sessions for children Library opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm and Saturday, 9am–12pm. Seaford Community Centre Corner of Station Street and Broughton Streets, Seaford (Conveniently located behind the Seaford Village shopping centre)

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Wells Street works

Strengthening the heart of Frankston The Wells Street improvement project is mostly completed and works have taken a break over the busy shopping season. The striking new street lighting is being progressively installed and custom-designed seating, planter boxes and bins will also be installed at night as they become available during January. The remainder of the streetscape works will continue from mid January for approximately six weeks to complete the south-west corner of Wells Street, between Nepean Highway and Thompson Street. There will be limited disruption to the remainder of Wells Street in that time. Thank you for your continued support of small business, cafes and traders in the Wells Street precinct. Details and dates about remaining works are available on Council’s website, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

New Frankston War Memorial The new Frankston War Memorial is being constructed at Beauty Park, between Baxter and Spring Streets. This project is a joint funding partnership. Thanks to the community for their support by contributing to fundraising efforts, including those coordinated by the Women for the Frankston War Memorial which have raised thousands of dollars. Work is expected to be complete for Anzac Day 2016.

Pictured at the start of work on the new War Memorial: Seaford RSL representative Mr John Beslee, The Hon Bruce Billson MP, Mayor Cr James Dooley, and Frankston RSL President Kevin Hillier

Basketball funding welcome New Wells Street lights developed by international artist Darryl Cowie are made with marine grade stainless steel, electro-polished by Seaford-based business MME Surface Finishing

The Frankston Regional Basketball Centre will be updated and expanded as part of a $12.45 million joint funding partnership.

Council is investing $4m in the project, the Australian Government is contributing $4.95m, the state government committed $2.5m and the Frankston and District Basketball Association has committed $1m. Construction will be underway by 2017. Pictured at the Frankston Basketball Stadium: Stephen Ashley, President Frankston & District Basketball Association; Cr Colin Hampton; Cr Glenn Aitken; The Hon Bruce Billson MP; Cr Brian Cunial; Nathan Jolly, CEO FDBA and the Mayor, Cr James Dooley

The Wells Street project is jointly funded by Council and the Victorian Government.

Draft Coastal Management Plan Have your say

Waterfront development

Kananook Creek bridges

Frankston Yacht Club

Council recently replaced the timber bridges crossing Kananook Creek at Beach Street and Fiocchi Avenue. Thank you to neighbouring residents for your patience during these works. The new bridges were designed to replace the previous bridges like-forlike.

This significant development at Frankston Waterfront is due to be completed in early 2016. The external deck is open this summer, however the rest of the site remains a construction zone. This $10.6 million project is mostly funded by Council and has received a funding contribution of $1.25m from the Australian Government and $330,000 from Melbourne Water.

Pictured at the official opening of the Fiocchi Avenue bridge are: Paul Davies, President Kananook Creek Association; Cr Sandra Mayer and Hillary Poad, Long Island Residents Group

Council's draft Coastal Management Plan outlines the direction and actions required to protect Frankston City’s foreshore whilst enhancing opportunities for use and enjoyment. The community places a high value on the foreshore area and the vision outlined in the draft plan states: ‘The Frankston City Foreshore is renowned as the most pristine and accessible stretch of foreshore on Port Phillip’. The area covered in the plan includes the 11 km stretch of foreshore and approximately 88 hectares of coastal crown land in Seaford, Frankston and Frankston South.

Some of the key changes affecting the coast include population growth, a changing climate and changing visitation and user trends. The draft plan has been prepared by Frankston City Council in consultation with many individuals, community groups and organisations with an interest in the coast. Feedback on the draft plan is welcome before Council considers the final report prior to its presentation to the Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water. Download a copy of the draft plan from Council’s website, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay or view a hard copy at Council Customer Service Centres and libraries. Written feedback is required by Wednesday 3 February 2016 to: Simone Bonella Leisure Planner Frankston City Council PO Box 490 Frankston VIC 3199 simone.bonella@frankston.vic.gov.au

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16-17 January 2016

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Saturday 16 January 11am – 10pm Sunday 17 January 11am – 6pm Pier Promenade, Frankston

2016 Get your family and friends together for a weekend full of fun at the Frankston Waterfront Festival. There is no better way to spend a summer weekend than by the bay with good company, great food and memorable entertainment. Enjoy live music, market stalls, beach activities, water sports, food, wine, ﬁreworks and more.

Live ‘n’ Local Main Stage Proudly presented by EastLink

Settle in and be treated to an array of live music over two days from a range of artists. Blues, indie, pop, rock and funk... we have it all. Saturday 11am – Peninsula Folk Club 1pm – Avenues End 2pm – Luck-Louise

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The Fresh Entertainment Stage showcases the talents of local artists ranging from live bands to chilled-out acoustic acts. Face-painting and henna tattooing available, visit freshentertainment.org.au for times, full line-up and other activities.

The Voice of Frankston Stage

3pm – Rick Hart and the Sweet Addictions

Saturday and Sunday 11am–6pm

4pm – Chango T’Ree

A great opportunity to check out the best up and coming talent, all on one stage! Winners and finalists from The Voice of Frankston will be joined by local artists all weekend.

6pm – Facades

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Saturday 11am–9pm Sunday 11am–6pm

12pm – Jimmy and Niki

5pm – Peta Evans-Taylor Band

For important information regarding parking, access and safety as well as programming details and times

Fresh Entertainment Stage

7pm – The Jackson Four 8pm – Cold Chisel Tribute Band 9.45pm – Fireworks from Frankston Pier Sunday 11am – Eel Race Road 12pm – Wilson and White 1pm – Tiana V 1.30pm – Cail Baroni

The Frankston Waterfront Festival is proudly produced by Frankston City Council and sponsored by:

2pm – The Chris Commerford Band 3pm – Young Vincent 4pm – Greeves 5pm – Super Saloon

Lighting up WatersEdge for the Waterfront

In addition, the following organisations are acknowledged for their community support: Victoria Police, SES, VicRoads, Parks Victoria, Frankston Life Saving Club, the Australian Breast Feeding Association and the Frankston Coast Guard.

South East Water is excited to be part of the Waterfront Festival and this year is joining the festivities by lighting up their WatersEdge building. Come by and see water-themed light projections that will transform the oﬃce’s glass and brick façade on Kananook Creek. The fun begins Thursday 14 to Sunday 17 January 2016 from sunset to midnight. Visit southeastwater.com.au/Frankston

Beer, Wine and Cider Garden Bigger and better If you enjoyed the Beer and Wine Garden last year, you will certainly appreciate the expanded site this year. Perfectly positioned within the Live ‘n’ Local Main Stage area, you will be spoilt for choice. In addition to our regular vendors, Mornington Peninsula Brewery and Cheeky Rascal Cider, we now welcome Grand Ridge Brewery and Dromana Estate; showcasing the best of the Mornington Peninsula. And don’t worry, you won’t go hungry either, as a variety of food will also be available. Sit back and soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the weekend’s entertainment.

Peninsula Art and Craft Exhibition Mechanics Institute, 1N Plowman Place, Frankston Saturday and Sunday 11am–6pm A beautiful array of paintings, arts and crafts, demonstrations and sales from a range of local artists and organisations. Enjoy Devonshire Tea presented by the Frankston Red Cross. Entry is free and the venue is wheelchair friendly. Some parking available or walk across Nepean Highway from the festival site.

Challenge Arena

Taste, See and Explore Market Place

Proudly presented by Core24 Health Clubs

Stroll through the market stalls and discover handmade jewellery, ladies, children and baby fashions and accessories, skin care and plenty of tasty local treats, spices and other local hand-crafted items.

Watch the demonstration then jump in and have-a-go yourself! Saturday 11am – Skye United Football Club soccer tricks 11.30am – AMF Bowling ten pin bowling

Waterfront Playground Children of all ages adore the award-winning foreshore playground where castles stand tall, tunnels capture the imagination and shaded sand pits provide hours of fun. Face painters will be located in the playground 12–3pm daily.

12pm – Hey Dee Ho music for children 12.30pm – BAM Allstar dance for all abilities 1pm – Core24 Health Club boxing session 1.30pm – Dynamite Dance dance for 18 months + 2pm – Tama Tatu Pacific Island / Samoan dance 2.30pm – Tennis Hot Shots tennis activities 3pm – Zealous Arts Movement circus acrobatics 4pm – Fudoshin Ryu martial arts 4.30pm – Kingdom Culture hip hop dance crew 5pm – Dynamite Dance dancing for 18 months +

Waterfront Dining

5.30pm – Swing Patrol swing dancing

Tantalise your tastebuds and relax with family and friends with a range of gourmet food from across the region. Indulge your senses with calamari, paella, street food from Saigon, Indian, Mexican, pulled pork and beef sliders, gourmet ice cream, sweet and savoury danishes, frozen chocolate coated bananas, iced tea, coffee and lots more.

Sunday 11am – Melbourne City Football Club walking football 11.30am – AMF Bowling ten pin bowling 12pm – Hit Cat Circus juggling, hula hoops, etc

Lifestyle Zone

12.30pm – Dynamite Dance dance for 18 months +

Proudly presented by Telstra Store Karingal

1pm – Tai Chi for Life learn tai chi movements

Enjoy free activities and displays, play giant chess and discover and touch marine life. Get your photo taken in the photo booth with Nine News and more. Children can also take part in the interactive Eden Gardens Children’s Zone, where they can pot their very own seedling to take home for only $4. Visit the team from Telstra Store Karingal at the NBN Experience Van for face painting, to play Xbox and to pick up some free giveaways.

1.30pm – Core24 Health Club boxing session 2pm – Funkey Music singing and dancing for 4 –12 2.30pm – Fudoshin Ryu martial arts 3pm – Swing Patrol swing dancing 3.30pm – Kingdom Culture hip hop dance crew 4pm – Dynamite Dance dance for 18 months+ 4.30pm – Fudoshin Ryu martial arts 5pm – Two Bays Tribal American tribal dance 5.30pm – MaShere Dance Studio Langwarrin dancing

The Banana Boat Beach Come and visit the Banana Boat Fun in the Sun Crew who will make sure you have enough sunscreen slopped on to safely enjoy your day. While there try out Banana Boat’s giant inflatable soccer field – it’s all for fun and everyone’s a winner. See you there. Other activities to do on the foreshore include: Swim with a Mermaid – half hour sessions with a mermaid at 12pm, 1pm and 2pm daily. Snorkelling – sessions with Dive Line will take place at 11am, 1pm and 3pm daily. Patterson Lake Outriggers Surf Canoeing – Saturday at 11am–3pm. Come and try sailing – Frankston Yacht Club at 11am–4pm daily. Flyboarding (water-powered jet pack) – shows at 11.30am, 12pm and 3pm daily. Festival special price $80 per person to have a go.

Sand Sculpting Australia A Day at the Zoo Exhibition You will be amazed this summer by life sized sand sculptures on display on the Frankston Waterfront – created by 20 of the world’s finest sand sculptors. Take a journey through Sand Sculpting Australia’s ‘A Day at The Zoo’ exhibition to see large-scale sand renditions of monkeys, giraffes, elephants, lions and meerkats alongside orang-utans, zebras, tigers and more. Avoid queues and pre-purchase your tickets from visitfrankston.com or at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre on the day to purchase with eftpos, credit card or cash.

Rides and Amusements Enjoy all the fun and excitement of the rides and amusements and the thrill of the Hurricane and Claw, or experience something more family-friendly like the Dodgem Cars, Water Balls and Fun Slide. Harley rides to the Olivers Hill lookout will also be on offer. Please visit frankston.vic.gov.au for the list of rides and prices. 07

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Student Splash Card 2016 Splash Card offers a discount scheme for local high school, TAFE and university students. Enjoy exclusive giveaways, job updates and special offers from participating local businesses in Frankston’s city centre. With close to 40 businesses

participating, make sure you know where you can access great discounts. Visit: splashcard.com.au to register and check out all the offers for 2016. Like ‘Splash Card Frankston’ on Facebook and Twitter for updates on events, jobs, offers and giveaways.

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) Wipe-out your school holiday boredom at PARC this summer. Throughout the school holidays, PARC has created the ultimate physical challenge to complete your family day out: • Test your speed on the large inflatable obstacle course as fellow competitors attempt to wipe-out your race • The PARC Summer Wipe-out Challenge runs 10–11am daily between 4 and 29 January • Café – birthday parties – crèche and more PARC, Corner of Cranbourne Road and Olive Grove, Frankston Details: 9781 8444 or parcfrankston.com.au

Activities with local Rangers Lower Sweetwater Creek, Aboriginal Bush Foods Walk, Frankston South George Pentland Botanic Tuesday 5 January, 9.30–11.30am Gardens, Frankston All welcome for this guided Tuesday 19 January, 9.30–11.30am Ranger walk. Guided Ranger walk for all ages. Little Boggy Creek Reserve, Kananook Creek, Seaford Langwarrin Wednesday 20 January, Wednesday 6 January, 9.30–11.30am 9.30–11.30am Junior explorer activity for Junior explorer activity designed children aged 6–12. for children aged 6–12. Frankston Foreshore and Bunarong Park, Frankston Kananook Creek Tuesday 12 January, 9.30–11.30am Wednesday 27 January, Guided Ranger walk for all ages. 9.30–11.30am Guided Ranger walk for all ages. Paratea Bushland Reserve, Frankston South Cost: $5 adults, $3 concession, Wednesday 13 January, $2 children, under 3 free-of-charge. 9.30–11.30am Children attending these activities Junior explorer activity for must be accompanied by an adult. children aged 6–12. Bookings: 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com Full school holiday activity and entertainment guide available visitfrankston.com/events

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Family Fun at the Pines Pool Frankston Youth Central and Hangouts A range of activities for young people aged 12–17, including: • Catch a movie under the stars at Melbourne’s Moonlight cinema • Surf a break at Point Leo • Join the crowd at Big Bash Cricket • Get your skates on at SK House Lots more activities are on offer ranging in price from no or low cost to a maximum cost of $25 for some excursions. All activities are fully supervised by qualified staff. Details visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/youth Bookings: 9768 1366

Pines Forest Aquatic Centre, Forest Drive, Frankston North Thursday 21 January, 3–7pm All welcome to enjoy a swim, sausage sizzle, DJ, outdoor kids movie, Indigenous art class and Maori cultural performance. Hosted by the Frankston North Community Centre for a gold coin donation per person.

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Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Open seven days, 9am–5pm

Create your footwear artwork program

Hot arts for cool kids Cube 37, sessions 10am–12.30pm • Monday 11 January • Tuesday 12 January • Thursday 14 January • Friday 15 January Enjoy 2.5 hours creating your own artwork using recycled materials, sewing, painting, woodwork and so much more. For ages 4–12. Each session: $15 first child, $10 subsequent children. Bookings: 9784 1060

Frankston North Community Centre Monday 11 January, 10.30am–12pm For ages 6–14 to design shoe artwork with Sarah Lee. At the end of the class, participants will be able to keep their shoes. Maximum of 15 places. $7 per child. Bookings: 8773 9545

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Detox your Home

Drop-off unwanted household chemicals

Clean Up Australia Day Join local volunteers in the annual Clean Up Australia Day and help keep Frankston City clean and beautiful.

Business Clean Up Day Tuesday 1 March

Schools Clean Up Day Friday 4 March

Community Clean Up Day Sunday 6 March

Council can help promote local community Clean Up sites if you register by Tuesday 16 February. You can also organise rubbish and recycling collection through Council provided your group is registered and pre-arranges a collection point.

Join in: 1) Register a Clean Up site A site supervisor checklist is available on the Clean Up Australia Day website, explaining how to choose, register and organise your activities. Site supervisors will be sent a Clean Up starter kit. To register, phone 1800 282 329 or visit cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ register 2) Volunteer at a local Clean Up site Visit cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/ join and follow the prompts (enter ‘Frankston City Council’ in the location field for a full list of sites in Frankston City) or phone 1800 282 329 to volunteer for a local Clean Up site.

Water for wildlife In the hot weather, please leave out some water for native animals. You can help them by placing a shallow dish of water in a shaded area, ideally with some protection from predators. If you have a new baby street tree, it would also appreciate a drink to help keep it healthy during ‘thirsty’ weather. Thank you.

User-friendly website Council’s website has recently been upgraded and is now easier to use on mobile devices including tablets and smart phones.

Among information available, visit Council’s website to: • Find out latest news from Council • Make online payments • Have your say on Council plans • View Council meeting agendas and minutes • Check your bin collection dates • Report a maintenance issue • Connect with Council on social media including Facebook and Twitter Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au

Detox your Home is a safe, free and easy-to-use service to dispose of common, highly toxic household chemicals without harming your health or the environment. Residents can dispose of potentially dangerous chemicals to help protect their loved ones, the local community and the environment. Visit sustainability.vic.gov.au/ detoxyourhome for a full list of accepted items. The collected items are recycled and diverted from landfill. When: Saturday 6 February 2016, 8am–4pm Where: Skye — site address provided upon registration What you need to do Register online or over the phone, then turn up on the day with your unwanted items, and the trained Detox your Home team will do the rest. Register online now to choose your preferred time slot: sustainability.vic.gov.au/ detoxyourhome or 1300 363 744 Registration is required to manage traffic flow and avoid queues on the day.

Paint and other common products Paint, household batteries and compact fluorescent lamps — which are less toxic than household chemicals (but also a more common waste item) — can be disposed of throughout the year at: • Mornington Resource Recovery Centre 134 Watt Road, Mornington Phone: 1300 850 600 • Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre A number of Detox Your Home items can be dropped off at the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre, 20 Harold Road, Skye. Charges may apply. Details: frankston.vic.gov.au/FRRRC Detox your Home is a free service for all Victorian householders. It is administered by Sustainability Victoria in partnership with local councils and funded by the Victorian landfill levy.

Grow your own edible shade system Plants provide shade and cool the air, helping your house and garden to cool down at night. Whether you are renting or buying, you can create your own edible shade screen this January. Beans tolerate hot, dry conditions and once established, are fast growing and nutritious. Other climbing species suitable for planting during summer include cucumber, zucchini and squash. Step 1: Select a window or wall that you wish to shade Step 2: Make a sturdy structure. Rope or string attached to the fascia with hooks and tent pegs at ground level is adequate for beans, or you could use

a trellis (an old bed head can work) with a long rectangle pot or series of pots Step 3: Plant your beans (seeds or seedlings) and water in well. Use some compost or worm juice to get them started. Don’t let them dry out. You can use a moisture meter (around $10 from the gardening store) to avoid over-watering them Step 4: As they grow, train them up the trellis or structure for good coverage. Once beans start appearing, harvest them. Frequent harvesting encourages new growth and new beans Photo: flickr.com/photos/62868318@N00vlb1105

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Ventana Fiesta 2016 — celebrating 10 years in Frankston City Join in this month-long festival of Latin American, Portuguese and Spanish cultures Senior celebrations

• Talk back: interactive exhibition with photo booth in Cube 37 • Trash art instruments, Spanish costumes and more in Cube 37 • Frankston Arts Centre glass cabinets display: fine craft and silverware from Chile and recycled art pieces

Ventana opening Friday 26 February, 7pm, Frankston Arts Centre Enjoy live music and entertainment while exploring a cultural art exhibition inspired by trash, prior to a film screening of the recentlyreleased Landfill Harmonic at 8.30pm. This film is an inspiring story about the Recycled Orchestra of Cateura — a Paraguayan musical youth group that lives next to one of South America’s largest landfills. Free Event. RSVP: 9784 1896

Ventana art exhibitions 26 February to 30 March • Galápagos Surreal: photographs inside Frankston Arts Centre

Ventana Film Festival 26 February to 18 March 'Escape' to South America with a selection of handpicked films, all with English subtitles. Free event. For full details of the screenings, or to RSVP, please visit: thefac.com.au or phone 9784 1896. Schools, teachers, parents:

Ventana educational program

For primary, secondary and tertiary students or adult groups of 10+ • Tuesdays: 8, 15 and  March, .30am–.30pm • Wednesdays: , 16 and 3 March, .30am–.30pm Enquiries: 9784 1896

Ventana Street Fiesta

Saturday 12 March, 11.45am–8pm Starts at Frankston Beach followed by music, dance, food, stalls and more in Wells Street from 12.30pm. This free event is a highlight in the local events calendar as Wells Street comes alive.

Ventana Musica – Ara Katu Thursday 10 March, 8pm, Frankston Arts Centre From a carnival street band to internationally-renowned sensation, Ara Katu promises a flamboyant live show of Afro-Brazilian music, dazzling costumes and stunning dance. Join in: learn Samba or drumming with the stars before the show from 6–7pm. Bookings and enquiries: thefac.com.au or 9784 1060

17–21 March, North Frankston Community Centre • South American singing and morning tea, Thursday 17 March, 10.30–11.30am • Latin American cooking class Friday 1 March, 11am–1pm Gold coin donation • Film morning and lunch Monday 21 March, 11am–2pm

Sunday concert series

Frankston Library • Recycled instrument ensemble, Sunday 6 March, 1.30–2.30pm • Latin American folk music, Sunday 13 March, 1.30–2.30pm • Carnaval de Barraquilla, Sunday 20 March, 1.30–2.30pm Details: thefac.com.au

Out in Frankston

Teddy Bears’ Picnic

Frankston City continues its support for the Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Intersex and Queer (GLBTIQ) community in 2016 with a local Midsumma event.

Sunday  February, am–pm George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Williams Street, Frankston

Beach access Return to Hanging Rock Exhibition at Mulberry Hill, Langwarrin South wheelchair Celebrating 40 years since Peter Weir’s iconic film of Picnic at Hanging Rock, the National Trust presents an exhibition at Mulberry Hill — author Lady Joan Lindsay’s former home.

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This exhibition features costumes and props from the National Film and Sound Archive, historic images, installations and artworks. Admission fees apply. Return to Hanging Rock

An exhibition celebrating 40 Years of Picnic At Hanging Rock

Available seven days, 9am–5pm, Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Designed to go onto the sand and into shallow water. Assistance from a companion is required. Hire free-of-charge. Details: 1300 322 842 RETURN TO

Author Hazel Edwards is a former local resident, attended Frankston High and is well-known for her children’s books including There’s a hippopotamus on our roof eating cake series. With the release of her memoir — Not just a piece of cake: being an author — Hazel shares her author quest and the quandary of how much to reveal. Bring a friend or come along and make new local connections. Please book: 9784 1020 or library.frankston.vic.gov.au

Saturday 2 January to Sunday 27 March 2016

HANGING ROCK

Saturday 6 February, 1pm Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street, Frankston

Entertainment, market stalls, activities and more.

Bring a picnic and your teddy bear. $ entry via gate 1, free-of-charge for kids under  Details: facebook.com/ FrankstonToyLibrary

Mulberry Hill, 385 Golf Links Road, Langwarrin South Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am–3.30pm (last entry 3pm) Anne-Louise Lambert as Miranda in Picnic at Hanging Rock 

Bookings: 9656 9889 or returntohangingrock.com.au

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Enjoy more in this summer To help you plan your local holidays with family and friends, take advantage of the Frankston Visitor Information Centre for advice, tickets or inspiration. The Centre is open 9am–5pm daily at Frankston Waterfront or drop in to the Visitor Counter at Frankston Station on Thursdays 3–7pm and Saturdays 10.30am–2.30pm between January and March. For more holiday-at-home ideas collect your free copy of the Frankston Visitor Guide 2016, available from the Centre or many local attractions, cafes and restaurants. The Guide features an array of local attractions to help you enjoy every moment in Frankston. Escape the heat indoors and reach new heights with rock climbing, trampolining and laser tag or get your adrenalin pumping with thrilling waterslides and aqua playgrounds.

Outdoors, you can perfect your swing at one of the city’s many golf courses, get back to nature with a bike ride through the wetlands, or discover the zoo animals in the Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition at Frankston Waterfront.

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Explore the abundance of arts, culture and history at boutique art galleries, the historic homestead of Mulberry Hill, or peer into the past at Ballam Park Homestead. Discover sculptures amongst bushland at McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery or follow the Coastal Arts Discovery Trail along Frankston’s foreshore. Details: visitfrankston.com or drop into the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront, phone 1300 322 842

Enjoy contemporary culture Summer is the ideal time of year to enjoy Frankston’s eclectic and contemporary blend of art and culture. From Australia’s leading outdoor sculpture park, world-class theatre performances, boutique galleries, art trails, historic homesteads and internationally recognised gardens — there are endless arts, culture and heritage opportunities to explore locally. The Enjoy Contemporary Culture program features maps, points of interest and events, as well as suggested itineraries. The program makes it easy to find the right experience for you and your visiting family and friends this summer. Themes include: sculptures and public art, galleries and exhibitions, cultural heritage, parks and gardens and the philanthropic work of the late Dame Elisabeth Murdoch. You can also create your own itinerary and share your local highlights online with ‘Visit Frankston’ on Facebook and Instagram. You will be amazed by the rich arts

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and cultural heritage experiences that can be enjoyed in Frankston City. Pick up a copy of the Enjoy Contemporary Culture program from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre at Frankston Waterfront or online: visitfrankston.com Details: 1300 322 842

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Sand Sculpting Australia, PARC and Gravity Zone have come together to oﬀer three days of fun for half the price. Purchase the Frankston Summer Fun Pass for children aged 3–12 for only $30 (total value $68) per child, which includes: 1. Entry to Sand Sculpting Australia’s ‘A Day at The Zoo’ exhibition plus a sand art activity 2. One hour trampolining session plus three laser tag missions at Seaford’s Gravity Zone —

Melbourne’s largest trampoline centre and laser tag arena 3. Cool oﬀ at PARC with two giant watersides, aquatic playground and pools plus a hot dog and cold drink Passes are valid from 26 December 2015 to 25 April 2016. Purchase your Frankston Summer Fun Pass from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront, phone 1300 322 842 or online: visitfrankston.com

Sand Sculpting now open at Frankston Waterfront Open daily from 10am until Monday 25 April 2016 N Nepean Highway, Frankston Spend ‘A Day at the Zoo’ this summer in Frankston with life sized sand sculptures of popular zoo animals with a twist. Enjoy sand renditions of monkeys, lions, elephants, meerkats and more alongside mythical animals like the Loch Ness Monster, griffins and unicorns. The exhibition includes sculptor talks and workshops, face painting, a gigantic sand play pit and more.

Visitors can also enjoy light refreshments in the undercover café. Tickets: $10–$14 or $42 for a family (2 + 2). Children aged under 3 are free-of-charge. Purchase your tickets using eftpos from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront or online: visitfrankston.com Details: 1300 322 842

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Brazilian Carnival Brazilian House

Ara Ketu Thursday 10 March, 8pm Direct from Brazil with Afro-fusion music, dazzling costumes and stunning dance Tickets: $30–$45

Musical theatre Queensland Theatre Company and Queensland Performing Arts Centre

Country Song Tuesday 3 May, 8pm A fictionalised story inspired by the life and music of Jimmy Little Tickets: $46–$52

Drama Critical Stages, Catnip and MopHead Productions

4000 Miles Tuesday 22 March, 8pm A poignant and unsentimental family drama Tickets: $30–$49

Stand-up comedy Melbourne International Roadshow

Comedy Festival Sunday 8 May, 8pm Australia’s ultimate comedy road trip Tickets: $38–$45

Family

Physical theatre/dance LissaJane Dance

Vincent Saturday 2 April, 7.30pm A dance interpretation about the famous artist and his brother, with an amazing set and original score Tickets: $30–$39

Classical music

CDP Theatre Producers

The 52-Storey Treehouse Tuesday 19 April, 5pm and Wednesday 30 April, 11am and 6pm The bestselling children’s book comes to life Tickets: $25, $20 members, $80 family (4)

Drama

Andrew McKinnon

shake & stir Melbourne International Comedy Festival

Piers Lane Chopin by Candlelight Tuesday 10 May, 8pm One of Australia’s most internationally acclaimed pianists Tickets: $65–$75

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Wuthering rOADshOW Heights Friday 13 May, 12.30pm and 7.30pm A new adaption of Emily Brontë’s classic gothic masterpiece Tickets: $17–$49

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Physical theatre/dance Dislocate

If These Walls Could Talk Thursday 9 June, 7.30pm An intricate mesh of slapstick theatre, astonishing circus skills and powerful storytelling Tickets: $30–$39

Jazz orchestra ATA Allstars

The Duke Ellington Orchestra Friday 10 June, 8pm A treasure trove of classic hits, direct from New York Tickets: $85–$90

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tickets: Member $38, Full $45, Conc $40 Duration: 135 minutes, including interval

It’s silly, it’s satirical, it’s side-splitting. It’s Au ultimate comedy road trip!

Our travelling band of intrepid comedians is taking ove one town at a time, with the melbourne International C Festival roadshow!

Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Drama Larrikin Ensemble Theatre Production

Boy out of the Country Wednesday 15 June, 8pm Jane Clifton leads a stellar cast in this story about family, loyalty and property prices in regional Australia Tickets: $46–$52

Join a line-up of the finest local and international come for an evening of entertainment like no other, hand-pic bring the biggest and best belly laughs to audiences fro Margaret River to Mackay, Devonport to Dubbo.

Warning: Performances may contain coarse language, sexual re and material that may offend some audience members

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