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Here's what's on this week in Moonee Valley
Moonee Valley is proud to host a vibrant arts, culture, activities, and events program throughout the year. With a booming selection of activities happening around Moonee Valley, there's something for everyone to get up to this week to beat the boredom blues. We have many free and low cost activities occurring every week, suitable for people of all ages. So browse the list of things happening this week and treat yourself to some local entertainment.
February
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Moonee Valley City Council
9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
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Our Community Grants team invite you to join our FREE in-person workshop, to assist you in applying for a Biannual Community Grant.
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Moonee Valley City Council is currently offering funding through the Community Grants Program to support First Peoples, community groups, organisations, Moonee Valley businesses and artists who work in Moonee Valley.
Council’s Community Grants team invite you to join this FREE online workshop, targeted to assist individuals and groups applying for a Moonee Valley City Council Biannual Community Grant.
This informative workshop will strengthen your Biannual Community Grant application and improve your chances of a successful grant outcome.
Workshop topics will include:
- checking your eligibility for a Moonee Valley City Council Biannual Grant
- how to write clear and relevant answers within the grant application form
- working with an auspice
- identifying your project partners
- how to prepare your project budget.
If you have any questions, or would like to request an interpreter, please contact the Community Grants team on 9243 1664 or communitygrants@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Please note that this workshop is specific for the Moonee Valley City Council Biannual Grant program.
Meet at reception area of Moonee Valley City Council Civic Centre.
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Queens Park Swimming Pool
The Strand, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
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FREE Community Event Join us for an exciting morning on the water featuring our very first Dragon Boat “Tug of War” delivered in partnership with Dragon Boat Victoria (DBV)! This unique
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FREE Community Event
Join us for an exciting morning on the water featuring our very first Dragon
Boat “Tug of War” delivered in partnership with Dragon Boat Victoria (DBV)!
This unique event is open to all fitness and experience levels, no paddling
experience needed, all equipment and training provided.
Community Grants Writing Workshop - Online23feb1:00pm3:00pm1:00pm - 3:00pm Online Event
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Online Event
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Our Community Grants team invite you to join our FREE online workshop, to assist you in applying for a Biannual Community Grant.
Event Details
Moonee Valley City Council is currently offering funding through the Community Grants Program to support First Peoples, community groups, organisations, Moonee Valley businesses and artists who work in Moonee Valley.
Council’s Community Grants team invite you to join this FREE online workshop, targeted to assist individuals and groups applying for a Moonee Valley City Council Biannual Community Grant.
This informative workshop will strengthen your Biannual Community Grant application and improve your chances of a successful grant outcome.
Workshop topics will include:
- checking your eligibility for a Moonee Valley City Council Biannual Grant
- how to write clear and relevant answers within the grant application form
- working with an auspice
- identifying your project partners
- how to prepare your project budget.
If you have any questions, or would like to request an interpreter, please contact the Community Grants team on 9243 1664 or communitygrants@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Please note that this workshop is specific for the Moonee Valley City Council Biannual Grant program.
A Teams link for this workshop will be sent to your nominated email address prior to the event.
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Djerring Flemington Hub (Flemington Community Centre)
25 Mount Alexander Road, Flemington, VIC 3031
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Feeling the sting with your energy bill? We’re offering a service to help residents get a handle on their electricity and gas bills.
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Hear from energy experts from Uniting Vic Tas at Djerring Flemington Hub, who will be providing free advice for getting on top of energy bills.
Attend a drop-in session for help with:
- understanding your energy bill.
- checking your eligibility for financial relief – and helping you access that relief.
- understanding how best to use your appliances at home.
- accessing rebates/grants to upgrade your old inefficient appliances to new efficient electric appliance.
- budgeting and payment plans for utility bills.
Translators can be available upon request. Bookings not required but please feel free to do so for event updates and reminders. Can’t make it on the day? You can ring the energy team at Uniting.Vic.Tas Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm for help with your bills. Phone 1800 313 126.
Cloth nappy workshop - online25feb7:30pm8:30pm7:30pm - 8:30pm Online Event
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Online Event
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Come join us for an online Cloth Nappy Workshop where you’ll learn all about using and caring for cloth nappies! Cloth nappy
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Cloth nappy workshop – online
Join us for an informative cloth nappy workshop where you can learn all about the benefits of using cloth nappies for your little one. Our expert will guide you through the process of choosing, using, and caring for cloth nappies. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions you may have and connect with other parents who are on the same journey. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and your baby’s comfort!
The workshop covers the benefits of cloth nappies (environmental, financial), the different styles, how to wash them, and simple tips and tricks to make cloth super easy. With over 60 nappies and accessories, you can check out not only cloth nappies, but also other reusables such as pull-ups, swim nappies and cloth wipes.
About the presenter
Elana is the owner of Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne and its active Facebook group with over 1,400 members.
Elana lives a minimalist and low waste lifestyle, with two young children who spent a combined 5 years in cloth nappies. She has a degree in Social Science (Environment) and is passionate about reducing the environmental impact of households, but also understands the pressures of modern life and balancing work and children. Elana has spent the last few years running workshops, having presented at a number of Council events and festivals.
This workshop is free, but booking is essential.
Thursday Late26feb6:00pm8:00pm6:00pm - 8:00pm Incinerator GalleryRun ByCouncil event
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Incinerator Gallery
180 Holmes Road, Aberfeldie, VIC 3040
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Join us on the last Thursday of every month for late-night sessions of Molten Tongues with performances, talks and music that bring the heat. Free—bookings recommended. Book via Humanitix.
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Join us on the last Thursday of every month for late-night sessions of Molten Tongues with performances, talks and music that bring the heat.
Free—bookings recommended.
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Ascot Vale Library
165 Union Road, Ascot Vale, VIC 3031
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Got questions about My Aged Care? Come along to this free info session with Council’s Aged Care Navigation Officer and get the answers you need. Learn about services, support options,
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Got questions about My Aged Care? Come along to this free info session with Council’s Aged Care Navigation Officer and get the answers you need. Learn about services, support options, and how to access them.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Book your spot via the Libraries website.
Call (03) 9243 1940 to book if you cannot do so online.
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Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
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Guitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage in a dazzling season opener that celebrates innovation. Audiences will be delighted with a world premiere performance by Joe Chindamo, a composer celebrated for
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Guitar virtuoso Slava Grigoryan takes centre stage in a dazzling season opener that celebrates innovation.
Audiences will be delighted with a world premiere performance by Joe Chindamo, a composer celebrated for his cross-genre fluency.
Grigoryan’s artistry then shines in Vivaldi’s D major Concerto, a baroque gem sparkling with charm and vitality.
Melbourne Chamber Orchestra showcases Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata before finishing with a rhythmically charged and emotionally satisfying close in Matthew Hinderson’s Song and Dance.
Lincoln Park Twilight Festival28feb5:00pm9:30pm5:00pm - 9:30pm Lincoln Park
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Lincoln Park
66-68 Lincoln Road, Essendon, VIC 3040
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Grab your family and friends, pack and picnic and sit back and enjoy a FREE twilight concert at Lincoln Park. Twilight at
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Twilight at Lincoln Park is back, with rock legends Eskimo Joe heading to the stage for an incredible night of live music!
Get ready to celebrate twenty years of their award-wining album Black Fingernails, Red Wine, plus some of their recent singles.
They’ll be joined by emerging alt pop band Joan & the Giants, fresh off their Australian tours supporting Pink and The Fray! Plus, crowd favourite DJ Be Kind to Other People will hit the decks to get the party started. Local emerging pop singer Ken Shing rounds out the lineup with his upbeat tunes. The event will be hosted by popular radio and television personality Zan Rowe.
There will also be plenty on offer for the whole family including activities and entertainment, food and more. Check out @whatsonmooneevalley to get the inside scoop!
Grab your family and friends, pack a picnic, sit back and enjoy a FREE twilight concert at Lincoln Park.
Registration not required, but is encouraged to ensure you stay up-to-date with all the latest info