Sprout holds a diverse and vibrant local Community Market on the first Thursday of each month (except winter). The market has a variety of stalls (organically grown produce - dried herbs and plants - food and drinks - kids activities - local crafts and arts) and music and will sell produce that has been produced on site as well as offering stalls to vendors from the wider community, encouraging local community strength, connection and community enterprise with a focus on sustainability.
If you are interested in having a stall, volunteering or looking to sell local surplus produce, or just want general information about Open Gate or the Market, please contact us on 9484-5565 or email zwaldstein@mindaustralia.org.au
Sprout Open Gate - Each Thursday from 1-4pm (or 3-7pm on the first Thursday of the month from September) Sprout Opens the Gate for people to come and have a look around and buy organically grown seedlings, dried and fresh herbs, plants, fresh produce and other items produced on site.
Wang Zheng Ting from the Australian Chinese Music Ensemble will play the intriguing sheng, the Chinese mouth organ. Browse and borrow from a selection of new Chinese DVDs, CDs and books while enjoying his music.
LOCATION: Preston Library, 266 Gower St, Preston WEB: http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au
Marysville Marathon Festival
Sunday, 8 November 2009
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
As part of rebuilding the Marysville and district communities, we are holding a Festival of events aimed at attracting supporters and tourists, while renewing community spirit. Walkers and runners are welcomed to participate in the events, which range in distance from a full marathon (42kM) down to 3 kM. Details and entry on website. Help us rebuild and have a fun day - other activities in hand are bands, market stalls, participant showbags and entertainment. Please join us as we recover from the devastation and together we renew our enjoyment of this regrowing region!
LOCATION: Marysville, Victoria (96km from Melbourne CBD) CONTACT NAME: Neil McKern PHONE: 0423 96 55 31 EMAIL: marysvillerun@gmail.com WEB: http://www.marysvillemarathon.com.au
Wit and wisdom in the northern suburbs featuring Christos Tsiolkas and Catherine Deveny
Friday, 13 November 2009
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Meet The Age columnist and writer Catherine Deveny in conversation with Christos Tsiolkas, writer and winner of the Commonwealth Writers' Prize 2009 for The Slap, as they muse over life in the northern suburbs. Bookings essential, reserve a place online.
LOCATION: Preston Library, 266 Gower St, Preston WEB: http://www.darebin-libraries.vic.gov.au/Page.aspx?ID=282
Songs of Six realms CD launch
Saturday, 14 November 2009
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Bronwyn Calcutt's intimate new album - based on the Tibetan Wheel of Life and its six realms of existence - dives into desire and aversion and swims through freedom and addiction to reveal secrets of this tragi-comic universe. Songs of Six Realms features Bronwyn's poetic cabaret vocals and accordion, accompanied by top Melbourne musicians Harry Williamson, Ernie Gruner and Jen Hawley, and the voices of Skirl, Shaking the Tree and Expressive Women Choir. Melbourne Launch : 14th Nov 8pm. Northcote Uniting Church Hall 251 High St. Entry $10 or by purchase of CD $25 Supported by Melbourne’s hot new funk band “The Funk Hunters”
Contact Bronwyn for interviews and bookings. Email: bronnyalice@optusnet.com.au Mobile: 0421 426117 Website: www.myspace.com/bronwyncalcuttmusic
Discover the unique sounds of traditional Vietnamese instruments, played by popular performer Neil Ta accompanied by vocalist Nghiem Le. New Vietnamese DVDs, CDs and books will be available for loan on the day.
LOCATION: Preston Library, 266 Gower St, Preston WEB: http://www.darebinlibraries.vic.gov.au
Spring into Composting and Worm Farming
Wednesday, 18 November 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free Gardening Workshop
Join Wendy Mather to learn about what you can and cannot put in your worm farm or compost bin, how to get the system working well and what to do when you encounter problems.
To reserve your place/s or for further information please call 8470 8392 or email environment@darebin.vic.gov.au
LOCATION: Preston Shire Hall, 284 Gower St, Preston
a fine line
Thursday, 19 November 2009
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
RMIT Drawing Graduate Exhibition City Campus Building 4, Level 4, Bowen Street Melbourne.
Opening Night 18th Nov at 6.00pm
CONTACT NAME: Anne PHONE: 0405 099 345 EMAIL: warrener_@hotmail.com
White Ribbon March to the Market
Friday, 20 November 2009
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Darebin Council staff and various community organisations will help raise awareness of the White Ribbon Campaign to end violence against women. Join us as we march from Preston Police station to the Market and distribute information.
LOCATION: Meet at Preston Police Station CONTACT NAME: Kellie Nagle PHONE: 8470 8552 EMAIL: kellie.nagle@darebin.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/whiteribbon
Inscribe Newspaper Launch
Friday, 20 November 2009
7:30 PM
We’re celebrating the first issue of Inscribe, our new literary street-press, by inviting all of our friends and supporters to come along and have a bit of a party. With drinks, nibbles, Jazzy music by the Gianni Maranucci Trio, readings from our Inscribe authors and an official launch by our very special guest Patricia Cornelius.
Inscribe Writers' Symposium: Book Launch- Stamping Ground, an Anthology
Saturday, 21 November 2009
12:00 NOON - 1:00 PM
Launched by Catherine Deveny Short stories, poetry, memoirs and excerpts from works-in-progress that will take you on a surprising journey through the familiar and unfamiliar world of Melbourne’s Northern suburbs. Published by Clouds of Magellan. Printed by Trojan Press.
Inscribe Writers' Symposium: Writer Support and Development with QandA
Saturday, 21 November 2009
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Find out all you need to know about how to grab on to that helping hand. Guest speakers include: Chrissy Sharp, Director Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas Joel Becker, Director Victorian Writers' Centre Bel Schenk, Artistic Director Express Media Paul Kooperman, Director Australian Poetry Centre Arts Victoria Philip Rainford, President Fellowship of Australian Writers Karen Simpson Nikakis, Head of Program, Bachelor of Writing and Publishing NMIT Mark Wilkinson, Manager Arts and Culture Darebin City Council
Inscribe Writer's Symposium: Page to Stage - Supporting Youth Writers
Saturday, 21 November 2009
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Guest speakers include: Rose Godde, Platform Youth Theatre / Bel Schenk, Express Media / Suzanne Chaundy/ and Bryan Davidson Blue among others. A networking and information sharing session for young emerging theatre writers and performance makers. Come along and meet our speakers who will share their experience, give you an overview of relevant opportunities, funding programs, support organisations and special events to help you get into writing for stage.
Hosted by ðO High energy performances, intimate stories and rollicking rhymes feature in this fiercely competitive Slam. Support the Slammers and cheer from the audience or register yourself in the competition to vie for first prize or the audience choice award. Judged by ðO, Maxine Clarke and Sean Whelan. Cost: Free to enter, Free to register Registrations Time: 7:30-8:00pm Time: 8:00-10:00pm
Join us to shout "NO" to violence against women at the White Ribbon Loudest Shout. Halal BBQ and live music from Vox Congo. This event marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Partners include Reservoir Village Traders, Darebin Interfaith Council, Darebin Police and Darebin Community Health.
LOCATION: Edwardes Lake Park (enter at Griffiths St) CONTACT NAME: Kellie Nagle PHONE: 8470 8552 EMAIL: kellie.nagle@darebin.vic.gov.au WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/whiteribbon
Kris Kringle Night Markets
Thursday, 26 November 2009
5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
The Northcote Town Hall’s annual Kris Kringle Night Markets are on again with a focus on local designs and handcrafts.
Stallholders will be selling hand-made items such as giftware, small sculptures, woodcrafts, bags, jewellery, textiles, designer fashion, accessories, toys, badges, plants, and other similar items. There will also be a delicious range of food available on site.
Live Entertainment Andrias de Staic will entertain with his unique comic storytelling and virtuoso violin performance.
Bring the family and enjoy a great night out, and take care of a bit of Christmas shopping while you're there.
Sprout Community Market and Open Gate