Breakfast Seminar - Emerging Communities
	Professor John Nieuwehhuysen AM will speak at a breakfast seminar on Citizenship and Emerging Communities on Wednesday 12 December.
	Local Wins Poetry Slam
	Local spoken word artist and writer Marc Testart beat a strong field to take out the Victorian Poetry Slam Final held at Experimedia at the State Library of Victoria last Thursday.
	E-Business Awards Night
	Businesses large and small across Darebin have been learning new ways to embrace technology to give them a business edge.
	Community Choir in New Voice
	Darebin’s popular Christmas attraction, the Massed Community Choir, will raise its voice in three different ways this year at Carols in All Nations on Saturday 15 December.
	Australia Day Nominations Close Soon!
	Nominations for the 2008 Awards close on Friday 7 December.
	Merri Creek Trail Review Finalised
	The Merri Creek Trail Review has been completed and work has already begun on plans for bridge upgrades and a signage strategy.
	Skate Park Plans Progress
	A call for a new skatepark in East Preston is being supported by Darebin Council.
	White Ribbon Day
	Faith leaders in Darebin will pledge their commitment to reducing family violence at a ceremony on White Ribbon Day, Sunday 25 November.
	Have Your Say - Open Space Strategy
	The draft Darebin Open Space Strategy, which will guide the management of Darebin’s parks and reserves for the next 10 years, will be available for comment from 16 November until 13 December.
	Community Cafe in Reservoir
	The new Reservoir Community Café at Reservoir Civic Centre will be launched on Tuesday 27 November.
	Celebrating Volunteering
	A free community breakfast celebrating the contribution of Darebin volunteers will be held on International Volunteer Day on Wednesday 5 December.
	Crispe Park Pavilion Completed
	A $350,000 extension to Crispe Park Pavillion in Reservoir, including new change rooms and public toilets, has been completed.
	Kris Kringle Night Market
	A Kris Kringle Night Market will be held at Northcote Town Hall.
	East Reservoir Residents Taking Action
	The East Reservoir Neighbourhood Renewal project has created much positive change over the last year and the new Community Action Plan will be launched soon.
	Keys Please - Program for Learner Drivers
	Keys Please is an interactive forum for learner or pre-learner drivers and their parents or guardians.
	International Day for Tolerance
	Darebin Council is calling on the community to embrace our rich diversity and celebrate acceptance and harmony on International Day for Tolerance on Friday 16 November.
	Call to Boost Community Care Funding
	Darebin Council has called for federal political parties to commit to meeting the shortfall in funding for community care services.
	Ride2Work Business Challenge Winner
	Women’s Health in the North has won the Darebin Business Challenge, with more than sixty per cent of staff travelling sustainably on Ride2Work Day.
	Local Businesses Going Green
	Northcote businesses are learning how to become more environmentally-friendly by participating in Victoria’s largest sustainable business management program, VIC 1000.
	National Recycling Week
	During this year’s National Recycling Week from 12-18 November, Darebin Council is encouraging residents to ‘Recycle More and Recycle Better’ by taking advantage of Council’s waste services and programs.
	Warning On Snakes
	With hot weather approaching snakes will be more active and Darebin Council is urging residents – particularly dog owners – to be extra cautious in parks and bushland areas.
	Saving Our Sportsgrounds
	The future of three key Darebin sportsgrounds is looking greener with work underway to grow new drought-tolerant turf. HP Zwar Reserve oval, John Cain Memorial Park soccer pitch and Sullivan Oval will soon be planted with a drought-tolerant turf species.