Avenue of Honour
The ever evolving Halloween on the Green are initiating a Avenue-of-Honour in 2019. Organisers are asking all Festivalgoers to consider participating by bringing a picture of a loved one passed or loved pet pasted and peg the image to our avenue lines.
At 3:29pm on 26 October the entire site and Festival will be shut down for just a moment to share and reflect.
Organisers hope that this will resonate with the community and be embraced as a staple tradition for future Festivals.
Recycling: Have your say!
On October 17 in Emerald, a coalition of community groups will be hosting a Community Recycling Forum at which residents can have their say about what they think should be done to fix our recycling system. Listening to residents views will be a panel made up of Brad Battin MP a representative from the Greens and Councillors from Cardinia and Yarra
Ranges. The panel members will explore what can be done to set up a better recycling system including the 5 point Action Plan proposed by the Municipal Association of Victoria.
To have your say rsvp by email to pcook@wildcoast.net.au. The forum will begin at 7.30 pm at the Emerald Community House Hall (opposite Mitre 10)
Art of the Mountain
Art of the Mountain is a contemporary exhibition of work inspired by the natural environment of the Dandenong Ranges. More than 70 artists will showcase work in different media including paintings, sculptures, metalwork, woodwork and pottery. The exhibition will be held at Karwarra Australian Native Botanical Garden, 1190 Mount Dandenong Tourist Road, Kalorama from 5 – 20 October. Entry is free.
For enquiries contact 97284256.
Leaving a Legacy of Love
The Yarra Ranges Community Death Care Collective is inviting people along to a special event being held for Senior’s Month. In the Leaving a Legacy of Love Seminar topics relating to death will be explored. The seminar will be held on 8 October at Tecoma Uniting Church from 1-3pm
Upwey U3A
Ian Wallace will present a power point talk on rhododendrons and camellias, at the Upwey U3A garden group at the Upwey Senior’s Community Centre, 6 Mahony Street, on 9 October at 7.30pm. Supper will be provided. For inquiries contact Barb on 9754 3877.
Friends of The Hills Food Frontier.
Kirily Thomas and Ernie Gruijthuijsen are teaming up for a fun and informative workshop. Naturopath Kirily of Naturally Balanced Healthcare will give the low-down on caring for your gut and why it is so important. Ernie will then discuss the principles of fermentation and how you can introduce beneficial bacteria into your diet by making your own healthy fermented food and drinks. Join in as Ernie makes some fermented foods and sample some of his delicious and healthy food and drinks. The workshop takes place on 12 October from 2-5pm at the Tecoma Uniting Church. Bookings required https://www.facebook.com/events/875858919454160/
Friends of Emerald Lake Park
The Friends of Emerald Lake Park invite Seniors to enjoy a stroll around the lake, and enjoy the abundant bird life that call Emerald Lake home. The walk will finish with morning tea and takes place on 17 October from 10am-12pm, meeting at the Lakeside car park. For bookings call; 5968 4603. Friends of Emerald Lake Park will also guide a walk to the Nobelius Heritage Park and Emerald Museum on Wednesday 23 October from 10am-12pm, as part of the Seniors Festival. 10 am-12 pm. Listen to a local history talk, browse the Museum, and enjoy morning tea before returning to Emerald Lake Park. Meet at Lakeside car park Emerald Lake Park. For bookings call, 59684 603
