Neighbour Day in Frankston City ‘The community you want starts at your front door’ Get to know your neighbours at these FREE local events ‡ Frankston North Community Centre Saturday 28 March, 11am–2pm, 26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston North Enjoy free family activities including jumping castle, face painting, sausage sizzle and help name the centre.
‡ Groundswell Community Garden Saturday 28 March, 11am–1pm, Montague Park, Frankston ‡ Kareela Road Saturday 28 March, 12–3pm, Kareela Road Shopping Centre and Kareela Park, Karingal Free sausage sizzle, health screenings, live music, cooking and fun activities.
‡ Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre Saturday 28 March, 2pm, 55 Towerhill Road, Frankston South Scones, laughter session, craft and youth group games – invite your neighbours.
‡ Belvedere Community Centre Sunday 29 March, 11am–2pm, 26 Belvedere Road, Seaford Free sausage sizzle and family activities.
‡ Sandhurst Club Sunday 29 March, 11am–2pm, Sandhurst Boulevard, Sandhurst Face painting, balloon artist, live band, jumping castle, animal farm, pony rides, food, drinks and more.
‡ Gretana Crescent Reserve Sunday 29 March, 11am–2pm, Gretana Crescent, Karingal
Council Earth Hour
Saturday 28 March, 8.30pm ‘No-one can do everything, but everyone can do something’. Join Council and millions of others globally to turn off lights as a symbol of a more environmentally sustainable future. Details: earthhour.org.au
Last Swim for the Season Tuesday 31 March, 6am–7pm, Pines Forest Aquatic Centre, Forest Drive, Frankston North
Open Monday to Friday, 6am–7pm; weekends, 8am–6pm. Details: 9786 4568
Pet Registration Due Friday 10 April
If you have not received your registration renewal or have a new cat or dog, please contact: 1300 322 322
Welcoming Babies
Honouring our newest citizens Local families with a baby born in the past 12 months are invited to come along to a Welcoming Babies ceremony held in their neighbourhood. The Mayor provides HDFK IDPLO\ ZLWK D FHUWL¿FDWH DQG WKHUH is storytime, light refreshments and an opportunity to meet other families in your community. ‡ Frankston South – Thursday 16 April ‡ Langwarrin – Tuesday 5 May ‡ Frankston North – Friday 29 May Details: frankston.vic.gov.au/ welcomingbabies or 1300 322 322
Kindergarten Registrations Registrations for three and four-yearold kindergarten in 2016 close on Friday 24 April 2015 Register in person at Council Customer Service Centres, via mail or online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/kindergartens
Like ‘Frankston City Council’ Have Your Say
Frankston Station Precinct: Draft Vision Council has drafted its vision for the redevelopment of the Frankston Transit Station Precinct and invites residents to comment. View the draft and provide feedback by (Easter) Monday 6 April. For details, visit the ‘Have Your Say’ page of Council’s website: frankston.vic.gov.au
Public Meeting Wednesday 1 April, 6.30pm, Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston Residents are invited to provide feedback on Council’s vision for the 7UDQVLW ,QWHUFKDQJH EHIRUH ÂżQDOLVLQJ WKH presentation to the Frankston Station Precinct Taskforce. People can register to speak at this meeting before Thursday 27 March by emailing their contact details to: station.precinct@frankston.vic.gov.au with the subject line, ‘Frankston Station Precinct Draft Vision’. Please include a brief outline of your discussion points.
Considering Giving Up Driving?
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Street Tree Maintenance
Council conducts street tree maintenance across Frankston City. Over coming weeks arborists will be conducting tree works in: Frankston and Seaford (Kananook neighbourhood area) – north from Gould Street bordered by Seaford Road, Wells Road, Dandenong Road and O’Grady Avenue. Tree works map and timetable available online: frankston.vic.gov.au
Community Good Friday in Frankston Friday 3 April, 11am, Frankston Pier, Frankston Waterfront Follow the story of Easter in this roving theatre performance hosted by the Frankston Ministers’ Network and City Life. All welcome to this free event which includes children’s entertainment.
Healthy Ageing
Thursday 9 April, 2pm, George Jenkins Theatre, Monash University, Peninsula Campus, McMahons Road, Frankston Forum on the physical, emotional and social impacts of ageing. Includes the latest practical information on how to live well as we age. A free informal discussion, open to all. Bookings not required. Details: U3A Frankston 9770 1042
Frankston Remembers Anzac Day Dinner Dance Saturday 25 April, 6.30–11pm, Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1N Plowman Place, Frankston Tickets: $50 includes buffet main meal and dessert plus drinks package until 10pm. Dress: formal. Bookings: Frankston Visitor Information Centre 1300 322 842
Wednesday 1 April 2015 10am – 2pm Cruden Farm - Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin BYO picnic, drinks and sunscreen Free activities and entertainment for children
Bookings now open
Keeping Kids Active in the School Holidays Youth Activities
‡ Magic Show with the Amazing Danny
Monday 30 March
Cube 37, Davey Street, Frankston
Monday 30 March, 10.45am Suitable for all ages. Tickets $17.50
‡ Mosaic Workshop
Tuesday 31 March and Wednesday 1 April, 10am–12pm Get hands-on in these creative workshops, for ages 8–12. Tickets $20
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‡ Kids Disco Party
Wednesday 8 April, 10.45am–1pm Learn groovy dance moves, play crazy party games and other dance activties, for ages 5–11. Tickets $17.50
‡ Rumble in the Jungle
Thursday 9 April, 10–11am, 12–1pm and 2–3pm Music, art, drums, dancing and adventure for ages up to 7. Sessions $15 Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au
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Supervised excursions and activities for DJHV ¹ IUHH XQOHVV VSHFL¿HG ‡ DFO Moorabbin, 11am–3pm ‡ Easter Craft, 1–4pm, Carrum Downs Hangout
Tuesday 31 March
‡ Amazing Race, 1–4pm, Frankston North Hangout
Wednesday 1 April
Guided Ranger Walks
All ages. $5 booking fee: 1300 322 842
Tuesday 31 March
‡ Bunarong Park, Frankston, 1–3pm ‡ Stringybark Bushland Reserve, Langwarrin, 7–9pm (Spotlight Walk)
Tuesday 7 April
‡ Frankston Foreshore Reserve, 1–3pm ‡ Paratea Reserve, Frankston South, 6–8pm (Spotlight Walk)
‡ Gallery and Skateworld, 1.30–5pm, $4 ‡ Music Day, 1–4pm, Frankston South Hangout
Junior Explorers
Thursday 2 April
‡ Witternberg Reserve, Frankston, 10am–12pm
‡ Sports Day, 1–4pm, Frankston North Hangout
Tuesday 7 April
‡ FRESH Recording Studio, 1–4pm ‡ Fishing, 1–4pm, Seaford Hangout
Wednesday 8 April
‡ Frankston North Skate Park, 1–4pm Bookings: 9768 1366 Follow @FrankstonCity
Ages 6–12. $5 booking fee: 1300 322 842
Wednesday 1 April Wednesday 8 April
‡ Wallace Avenue Reserve, Frankston, 10am–12pm
Library Activities
Full brochure available from the libraries or visit: library.frankston.vic.gov.au Like ‘Frankston City Council’