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Tiger stops traffic Superstar walks greens while residents see red about 2000 residents on Friday. Festivals and art development team KINGSTON and Glen Eira residents leader Gabby Nime said she had should brace themselves for mayhem hoped to inform residents sooner but on the roads as fans flock to see Tiger ‘‘the traffic management plans have Woods at next week’s sold-out Aust- only just been confirmed’’. ralian Masters. ‘‘We were hoping to get it out two to More than 100,000 people will pour three weeks ago at the latest,’’ she into local streets as the world No. 1 said. plays over six days at Kingston Heath Golf club general manager Gregg Golf Club. Chapple said he felt for residents but Both Kingston Council and the club the inconvenience came with the terhave pleaded with residents and ritory. ‘‘It’s like living near the MCG motorists for patience during the and saying, ‘Gee, I hope there’s no event. football’,’’ Mr Chapple said. Among a host of road closures, Tournament organisers tried to VicRoads will shut Kingston Rd be- appease disgruntled locals with a tween Warrigal and Old Dandenong ticket giveaway for Wednesday’s pror o a d s b e t w e e n T h u r s d a y a n d am event, but this upset some resiSunday. dents further. Residents requiring access to Stephen Mahony said a ticket to the Kingston Rd will be mailed two tem- tournament itself ‘‘would’ve been a porary passes this week. bit more thoughtful’’. But some were angry at a lack of ‘‘I don’t like to be cynical but they’re communication about the changed probably tickets they haven’t been traffic conditions when told of the selling.’’ closures by the Leader. The council said all conditions ‘‘I don’t think they should close the w o u l d r e t u r n t o n o r m a l o n road – that makes me feel very November 16. claustrophobic,’’ Heatherton resi- 䊳Full tournament guide, p8-9 dent Kalo Reaper said. Road closures, maps and The council published the traffic tournament build-up at changes on its website last Tuesday, moorabbinleader.com.au and planned to mail information to
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The Australian Masters is at Kingston Heath Golf Club, Kingston Rd, Cheltenham, from November 10-15. Cheltenham’s Kingston Heath Golf club will host world champion golfers, including Tiger Woods and Geoff
Ogilvy, at the 2009 Australian Masters. After 30 years at the Huntingdale Golf Club, the tournament moves to Kingston Heath as part of the new rotation policy among the famous sandbelt courses of Victoria. Each day from 11am. Details: www.australianmasters.com.au
Free family festival on Sunday, November 15, from 10am-4pm in Centre Rd, Bentleigh. This year’s Bentleigh Festival promises to be bigger than ever. Visitors are encouraged to dress up for the day, which will have a fun rock ‘n roll theme. Take along your pet to enter the cutest pets competition. There will also be Elvis impersonators, rides, games, community group stalls, roving entertainers, an animal farm, delicious food and plenty of shopping specials. Details: 9557 9822.
Wings 2009 model aircraft competition and display, Saturday, November 14, and Sunday, November 15, from 10am-5pm at Moorabbin Airport. The Australian National Aviation Museum presents Wings 2009, the 19th annual model aircraft competition and display, Australia’s longest running event of its kind. See an extensive range of models and discover the treasures at the Australian National Aviation Museum. The display will be held at the museum at the corner of First and Second avenues at Moorabbin Airport.
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Performances at Kingston City Hall, 985 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin, from 6.30-8.30pm on Thursday, November 12. Thespians from the City of Kingston’s theatre groups come together to present mini performances at this special free community event.
The Gifted art exhibition runs from November 26 to December 16 at Kingston Arts Centre, 979 Nepean Highway, Moorabbin. An annual art exhibition of original artworks. Unique one-off pieces including a range of glassware, jewellery, painting, textiles, photography, ceramics, cards, candles and more are all under $200 . All welcome to the champagne opening on November 26 from 5.30-8pm. Details: Kingston Arts Centre 9556 4440.
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Marcia Hines will perform at the Chelsea Heights Hotel, cnr Springvale and Wells roads, Chelsea Heights, on Saturday, November 28. Tickets available at the venue for dinner and show or show only. Details: www.chelseaheightshotel.com.au
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The Kingston Farmers Market is on at Sir William Fry Reserve, Nepean Highway, Highett, on December 5, from 8am-12.30pm. Buy your Christmas goodies direct from more than 50 local producers. Puddings and turkeys, chocolate truffles, nougat, fruit and vegetables, breads, cheeses, organic meat and chicken plus a range of speciality products. Entry $2.
multicultural music festival with a host of activities including music and dance workshops, exotic cuisine and rides and amusements. A highlight is the Saturday night fireworks display. Details: Gabrielle Nime: 9581 4691.
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The City of Kingston offers an exciting range of arts and cultural events and activities over summer. The jam-packed calendar of events for Summer Revival kicks off this month and continues until the end of February. There are lots of events to be held across the municipality including exhibitions, interactive workshops, children’s activities, outdoor cinema screenings and dance performances. Copies of the Summer Revival calendar will be available from December at Kingston Council’s customer service centres or via the website www. kingston.vic.gov.au
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Moorabbin in January... Globe to Globe World Music Festival is on Saturday, January 23, from noon to 10pm and Sunday, January 24, from noon-6pm at Namatjira Park, Springs Rd, Clayton South. The Globe to Globe is a fun
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Community Christmas Carols, Sunday, December 20, from 6.3010.30pm at the Peter Scullin Reserve, Beach Rd, Mordialloc. The Mordialloc foreshore comes to life for this popular free annual event. Kicking off at 6.30pm with pre-concert kids’ entertainment, followed by the main concert from 8.15pm and fireworks at 10.15pm. Featuring Mark Seymour, Darryl Cotton, Jane Clifton, Paul Williamson, the RAAF band and more plus a visit from Santa. Take a blanket. Some reserve seating is available at a cost of $11 a ticket (bookings available from November). Details: 9580-8841.
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