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Events for the month of May 2012
 
  • Until Tomorrow
  • Wednesday, May 02, 2012
    to Saturday, May 05, 2012

    8:00 PM - 7:30 PM
    KINCollaborative presents

    Until Tomorrow
    by Belinda Jenkin and William Hannagan

    21 December 2012; by the ancient Mayan calendar it is predicted that this will be the last day on earth. Most of us think this is nonsense, but if it were true - wouldn’t you try to set things straight? Fix what is broken? Do something you had never done? Even the flickering possibility of apocalypse is impetus for change. As the clock ticks down to midnight our players shift from hysteria and doubt, to solidarity and spirit – for if they’re going that night… at least they’re not going alone.

    Belinda Jenkin and William Hannagan (the acclaimed duo who brought you HouseWarming, a New Musical) bring you an apocalyptic song cycle starring five of Melbourne’s brightest up and coming musical theatre talents. Until Tomorrow is presented by KINCollaborative as part of their 2012 season and runs this May at the Northcote Town Hall.

    KINCollaborative is a new production and visual arts company founded on the principles of its
    namesake, kinship and collaboration.

    Please note: this show contains adult themes, strong language and fog/smoke effects.

    2 – 5 May 2012 (FIVE SHOWS ONLY)
    Wed – Fri 8pm, Sat 3pm and 7pm
    Tickets: $25 full, $15 Concession, $20 groups 10+
    Bookings: www.northcotetownhall.com.au or 03 9841 9500
    Northcote Town Hall: 189 High Street Northcote (Studio 2)
    www.kincollaborative.com


    LOCATION: Northcote Town Hall
    EMAIL: eleanor@sassyred.com.au
    WEB: http://www.kincollaborative.com

  • Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market
  • Saturday, May 05, 2012
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Mothers Day Market of over 30 stalls at the Leinster Grove Community Centre.

    LOCATION: Leinster Grove Community Centre, 99 Leinster Grove, Thornbury.
    EMAIL: trisha@twnh.vic.edu.au
    WEB: http://madenthornbury.blogspot.com

  • Made 'n Thornbury Craft Market
  • Saturday, May 05, 2012
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Made n Thornbury is a small community market that supports women in micro business. The market is indoors and supports new,emerging and more established crafters. The market is an initiative of Thornbury Women's Neighborhood House.
    This is our Mothers Day market, come along and buy a gift for mum, made by local mums.


    LOCATION: 99 Leinster Grove Thornbury
    CONTACT NAME: Trisha Collinson   PHONE: 0394800466
    EMAIL: trisha@twnh.vic.edu.au
    WEB: http://madenthornbury.blogspot.com

  • Darebin Youth Commitment Meeting
  • Wednesday, May 09, 2012
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    A whole of community approach through the Youth Commitment to assist young people to engage in education to learn, develop skills and knowledge and create
    pathways? Collectively we can bring about change


    LOCATION: Darebin Intercultural Centre
    CONTACT NAME: Andrew Horgan   PHONE: 0393841012
    EMAIL: ahorgan@inllen.org.au

  • Darebin Youth Commitment Meeting
  • Wednesday, May 09, 2012
    12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    A whole of community approach through the Youth Commitment to assist young people to engage in education to learn, develop skills and knowledge and create
    pathways? Collectively we can bring about change


    LOCATION: Darebin Intercultural Centre, 59A Roseberry Ave
    CONTACT NAME: Andrew Horgan   PHONE: 0393841012
    EMAIL: ahorgan@inllen.org.au
    WEB: http://www.inllen.org.au

  • Seussical
  • Thursday, May 10, 2012
    to Saturday, May 12, 2012

    7:30 PM
    For the first time, Melbourne Girls Grammar is staging a musical which draws on the talents of students from year 6 all the way to year 12. Directed by Jane Marshall (Head of Drama), Seussical is a production which includes theatre studies student made props, sets and costume.

    Performance Details:
    Thursday 10th May 7.30pm
    Friday 11th May 7.30pm
    Saturday 12th May 2.00pm
    Saturday 12th May 7.30pm

    Tickets:
    Adult: $25
    Concession: $20
    Family: $75
    BOOKINGS ON
    www.mggs.vic.edu.au
    www.trybooking.com/BHPY


    LOCATION: Ross Hall, Melbourne Girls Grammar School, 86 Anderson Street, South Yarra 3141
    EMAIL: Tilly.Parsons@mggs.vic.edu.au
    WEB: http://www.mggs.vic.edu.au/home/

  • Northern Support Services OPEN DAY
  • Tuesday, May 15, 2012
    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    Northern Support Services for people with disabilities is having its annual Open Day. There will be information sessions, visual arts workshops, performances and exhibitions.

    LOCATION: 30 Union Street, Northcote
    CONTACT NAME: Northern Support Services   PHONE: 0394865077
    EMAIL: nss@nss.org.au
    WEB: http://www.nss.org.au

  • Asian Style Food Preserving Workshop with Charlie Si - Darebin Homemade Food and Wine Festival 2012
  • Wednesday, May 16, 2012
    4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Would you like to learn more about making your own preserves? In this intimate workshop, Charlie Si will demonstrate tips and techniques for Asian style food preserving using produce from Angelo Eliades’s well-known and abundant permaculture garden. Presented by Darebin Ethnic Communities Council in partnership with Darebin City Council as part of the Darebin Backyard Harvest Festival.

    For more information regarding the Darebin Homemade Food & Wine Festival or for a full program visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals or call 03 8470 8593.

    Register Now


    LOCATION: Intercultural Centre, 59a Roseberry Ave, Preston
    CONTACT NAME: Emily Fuller   PHONE: 0384708593
    EMAIL: emily.fuller@darebin.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals

  • International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) 2012
  • Thursday, May 17, 2012
    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Come and help celebrate International Day Against Homophobia (IDAHO) 2012. Activities include art installations and entertainment on High Street Northcote, and a community forum at Northcote Town Hall. The community forum will help to develop Darebin’s first ever Action Plan on Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (GLBTIQ) issues.

    What: IDAHO Community Forum
    When: Thursday 17 May 2012, 6pm – 8pm
    Where: Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street Northcote
    (Light supper will be provided)

    For more information go to www.darebin.vic.gov.au/IDAHO. To RSVP please email lorena.meneghini@darebin.vic.gov.au or phone 8470 8630. Please advise if you have any accessibility or dietary requirements.


    LOCATION: Studio 2, Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street Northcote
    CONTACT NAME: Lorena Meneghini   PHONE: 0384708630
    EMAIL: lorena.meneghini@darebin.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/IDAHO

  • Traditional African Cooking Demonstration - Darebin Homemade Food and Wine Festival 2012
  • Thursday, May 17, 2012
    6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Experience the taste of Africa at this fun demonstration of delicious traditional African cuisine. This demonstration includes tastings and recipes to take home so you can try these amazing dishes in your own kitchen.

    For more information regarding the Darebin Homemade Food and Wine Festival or for a full program visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals or call 03 8470 8593.

    Register Now


    LOCATION: Intercultural Centre, 59a Roseberry Ave, Preston
    CONTACT NAME: Emily Fuller   PHONE: 0384708593
    EMAIL: emily.fuller@darebin.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals

  • Progressive Dinner - Darebin Homemade Food and Wine Festival
  • Thursday, May 17, 2012
    7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Preston Central will be showcasing the delectable delights on offer right here on your doorstep! We will be tantalising taste buds meshing East with West! Places are limited so be quick.

    Tickets: $40


    LOCATION: Preston Central
    CONTACT NAME: Penny Jamieson   PHONE: 0419362868
    EMAIL: meandahmarketing@bigpond.com
    WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals

  • National Walk Safely to School Day
  • Friday, May 18, 2012 National Walk Safely to School Day
    Now in its thirteenth year, primary school children learn about pedestrian safety and the importance of regular exercise by participating in National Walk Safely to School Day. Parents and carers are encouraged to walk their children to school on Friday 18 May 2012. Discover a different route, take the backstreets or via a local park. If you have to drive, park the car 10 minutes away from the school and walk the rest of the way. For more info and to discover the best walking route to your school visit: www.walk.com.au


    EMAIL: mail@walk.com.au
    WEB: http://www.walk.com.au

  • Showstoppers of London's West End
  • Friday, May 18, 2012
    11:00 AM
    Morning Music Series 25

    Showstoppers of London's West End
    Friday 18 May 11am

    ‘Showstoppers of London's West End’ is an exciting new Morning Music Production from Australia's leading production house Promac. Starring Australia's own London West End star Philip Gould along with ‘Tenterfield Saddler’ star Michelle Fitzmaurice, compere Philip Wheeldon and Musical Director Robyn Wommersley, this show will be the ultimate tribute to many of the great musicals that have graced the West End stage.

    Join us before the show for a complimentary morning tea - consisting of freshly baked scones, tea and coffee.

    Single Tickets $18
    Groups of 10 or more $16


    LOCATION: Darebin Arts & Entertainment Centre
    CONTACT NAME: Box Office   PHONE: 0384708280
    EMAIL: daec@darebin.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.darebinartscentre.com.au

  • Life's a Gamble Theatre Show and Games Night
  • Friday, May 18, 2012
    6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Fun loving young people in Darebin are invited to a dynamic theatre show and games night.

    Come and see live performances and join in games of Bingo, Pictionary, Cards and much more! Bring a friend or come by yourself and meet people in a fun, friendly environment.

    Dinner will be provided on the night.

    Where: Northland Youth Centre, Northland Shopping Centre
    When: Friday 18 May 2012, 6pm - 9pm
    Cost: FREE

    RSVPs are essential. For more information or to advise of requirements to attend, please contact Kate Hufschmid at kate.hufschmid@bchs.org.au or 94502080


    LOCATION: Northland Youth Centre, Northland Shopping Centre
    CONTACT NAME: Kate Hufschmid   PHONE: 0394502080
    EMAIL: kate.hufschmid@bchs.org.au

  • Olive Preserving Demonstration with Mangia! Mangia! - Darebin Homemade Food & Wine Festival 2012
  • Saturday, May 19, 2012
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Angela Villella and Teresa Oats are passionate about food traditions, seasonal eating and sustainability. See how easy it is to preserve your own olives at this demonstration of a truly iconic food ritual. Angela and Teresa’s popular books will also be available for sale. This event features great live Italian music from I Zagaboudi. Presented by Preston Market.

    LOCATION: Preston Market (Centre Stage), Between Murray Road and Cramer Street, Preston
    CONTACT NAME: Emily Fuller   PHONE: 0384708593
    EMAIL: emily.fuller@darebin.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals

  • Darebin Homemade Food and Wine Festival 2012
  • Saturday, May 19, 2012
    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    Celebrate food traditions and sustainable food practices with a great program of seminars, workshops, displays and more. Activities include:

    - Homemade wine & beer tasting and ‘meet the makers’
    - Homemade Wine Making Seminar with Home Make It
    - Greek Cooking Demonstration with Vassy Kritharelis
    - 'What is Permaculture? And what has it got to do with Sustainable Food?' with Angelo Eliades
    - Backyard Harvest Presentations
    - Homemade Wine, Beer, Passata & Ajvar Competition Award Presentations
    - Sausage & Salami Making Workshop with Home Make It
    - Fruit Preserving Workshop with Emenuel and Luigi Pomealli
    - Talking Food - A Panel Discussion
    - Great live music from Alwan

    For full program and to register for workshops and special events visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals or call 8470 8593


    LOCATION: Preston City Hall (and surrounds), 284 Gower Street, Preston
    CONTACT NAME: Emily Fuller   PHONE: 0384708593
    EMAIL: emily.fuller@darebin.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals

  • Fruit Preserving Workshop with Emenuel and Luigi Pomealli
  • Saturday, May 19, 2012
    1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Don't let your fruit crops go to waste! In this intimate workshop, Emenuel and Luigi will demonstrate how they preserve fruit from their garden using a minimum of sugar - delicious and healthy! Presented by Darebin Ethnic Communities Council in partnership with Darebin City Council as part of the Darebin Backyard Harvest Festival.

    For more information regarding the Darebin Homemade Food and Wine Festival or for a full program visit www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals or call 03 8470 8593.

    Register Now


    LOCATION: Intercultural Centre, 59a Roseberry Ave, Preston
    CONTACT NAME: Emily Fuller   PHONE: 0384708593
    EMAIL: emily.fuller@darebin.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals

  • Talking Food: A Panel Discussion - Darebin Homemade Food and Wine Festival 2012
  • Saturday, May 19, 2012
    2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    What roles do food traditions and sustainable food practices play in urban food culture? Join our panel of Melbourne based food bloggers in a discussion about approaches to food, and how these ideas shape their writing. Hosted by comedian Justine Sless, panellists include Ed Charles - Tomato Melbourne.

    Register Now


    LOCATION: Preston Library, 266 Gower Street, Preston
    CONTACT NAME: Emily Fuller   PHONE: 0384708593
    EMAIL: emily.fuller@darebin.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.darebin.vic.gov.au/festivals

  • CycleWise Bike Training for Adults in Darebin
  • Sunday, May 20, 2012
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    If you are interested in cycling and would like to increase your cycling skills, come along to Darebin's CycleWise course.

    The course is designed for people who can ride a bike but aren't confident riding on road. It combines theory and practice into one session. The training includes bike setup and safety checks, road rules for cyclists, basic bike skills (conducted off-road), and on-road experience to give you confidence riding in traffic, and know-how on where to ride and more.

    A bridging course will be run every two months for less confident cyclists to improve their skills in an off road environment, before taking the regular course and going on road.

    *Free for concession card holders, refundable booking fee applies/ $40 full fee.

    Courses are open to adults who live, work or study in the City of Darebin. The four hour courses run monthly (bi-monthly for bridging course) on Sundays.

    Enrol online: Jika Jika CycleWise Enrolment Form


    LOCATION: Jika Community Centre, Corner Plant & Union St, Northcote
    CONTACT NAME: Jika Jika Community Centre   PHONE: 9482 5100
    EMAIL: max@jikajika.org.au
    WEB: www.jikajika.org.au

  • Children's Expo
  • Sunday, May 20, 2012
    11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    The Children’s Expo will give families with children the opportunity to experience a range of fun activities which celebrate childhood. Families will have the opportunity to further discover a wide range of local support services available within their community. The expo will mark the beginning of Education week and support the National Year of Reading. A schools and Early Years Service project (Scarecrow making/designing competition)will tie in this literacy and education theme, whilst also encouraging community participation. On day entertainment also includes live music, story telling, physical games, a treasure hunt, animal patting, and much more.

    LOCATION: Bundoora Children’s Farm & Coopers Settlement
    EMAIL: abby.wills@darebin.vic.gov.au

  • Reservoir Views Primary School Open Day
  • Wednesday, May 23, 2012
    9:00 AM
    Reservoir Views Primary School
    invites you to check out our new school! Our Official 2012 Open Day is Wednesday 23rd May 9:15am, or call us to organise a school tour anytime. We will have your free info pack waiting for you! New grounds, new facilities, same great school values.
    See what's new at Reservoir Views! 110 St Vigeons Rd, Reservoir, Vic, 3073. ph)9460 6995. Visit our website to learn more: www.reservoirviewsps.vic.gove.au


    LOCATION: Reservoir Views Primary School, 110 St Vigeons Rd, Reservoir, Vic, 3073
    CONTACT NAME: Reservoir Views Primary School   PHONE: 0394606995
    EMAIL: reservoir.views.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
    WEB: http://www.reservoirviewsps.vic.edu.au

  • Westgarth Village Traders Association Movie Night
  • Thursday, May 24, 2012
    6:30 PM - 11:00 PM
    Come along to an exclusive movie screening of Bel Ami (featuring Robert Pattison and Uma Thurman) held by Westgarth Village traders .

    Cost of ticket: $30. Ticket includes movie, nibblies and wine.

    For bookings call: 9482 7117


    LOCATION: 89 High Street, Northcote
    EMAIL: info@westgarthbooks.com.au