Kingston Your City - December 2019/January 2020 by City of Kingston

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Official Journal of the City of Kingston • December 2019 / January 2020

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SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER * 6 - 10PM BICENTENNIAL PARK * CHELSEA Our famous Carols by Kingston event at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea will kick off the City’s exciting calendar of events. Come along this year to enjoy live performances by Tim Campbell, Rhonda Burchmore and our other talented guests. Enjoy our Christmas gift market, the popular Kids’ Zone and don’t miss the spectacular fireworks finale. We hope to see you, your friends and family with your picnic blanket and basket on Sunday 8 December from 6pm – 10pm. Be sure to bring your best singing voices and join our terrific performers at this special event.

KINGSTON MAYOR, CR GEORGINA OXLEY

Proudly Sponsored by:

JOIN THE FUN ON INSTAGRAM Follow @kingstoncouncil for all the action on the night!

SING ALONG WITH OUR ONLINE PROGRAM kingston.vic.gov.au/carols

AN ACCESSIBLE EVENT

Carols by Kingston is Auslan interpreted and Changing Places facility on site.

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CAROLSMENPROGRAM T O NE 6.00PM

MORDIALLOC JAZZ ORCHESTRA (MOJO) 6.30PM

PARKDALE

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!

SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER * 6 - 10PM BICENTENNIAL PARK * CHELSEA

THE KINGSTON CAROLS CHOIR

BRAESIDE

7.00PM Welcome - MC Rhonda Burchmore OAM

HOW TO GET THERE

KATE AMOS RHONDA BURCHMORE OAM

Parking is available on site at Bicentennial Park - see location map below

7.10PM Official Welcome from the Mayor of Kingston

Take a train to Chelsea Station and walk along Thames Promenade. (due to project works, there will be replacement buses between Moorabbin and Frankston) The 858 bus runs from Carrum Station along Thames Promenade.

M OForRmore D I Ainformation L L O C& timetables see ptv.vic.gov.au

7.15PM

STEPHANIE MCCORKELLE 7.25PM

JACKSON KEMELFIELD 7.30PM

What TO eat

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

WHAT TO BRING

Bring your own picnic, or enjoy some of the delicious food available at the event, including a sausage sizzle by the Edithvale Fire Brigade.

Support our local community groups and buy a $2 candle on the night. Visit the Kingston Toy Library stall to get yours. Be green and create your own recycled candle cup for your chance to win! #diycandlecup

This program to sing along! Mobile device for online program kingston.vic.gov.au/carols Picnic blanket, food & drinks Your friends and family!

BERNARD CURRY 7.45PM

SANTA ARRIVES! 8.00PM

RHONDA BURCHMORE OAM 8.05PM

ASPENDALE CAROLS IS A FREE FAMILY EVENT - BUT YOU CAN E ADMIT ON BOOK FRONT ROW TICKETS IF YOU ARE QUICK!G A R D E N S Limited reserved seating at the front of the crowd is available for $15 a seat.

SAMMI PALINKAS 8.20PM

PATRICK HARVEY

WATERWAYS

ASPENDALE

BOOK ONLINE: kingston.vic.gov.au/carols

BEST SEATS IN THE HOUSE!

BOOK IN PERSON: Cheltenham Customer Service Centre Chelsea Customer Service Centre

8.30PM

RHONDA BURCHMORE OAM

Tickets are on sale now until Friday 6 December (unless sold out prior)

CHELSEA HEIGHTS

8.35PM

KATE AMOS

PO R T P H IL L IP BAY 8.45PM

CC DEWAR 8.55PM

* WIN A BIKE! *

LOCATION MAP

EDITHVALE

Enter for the chance to win thanks to

JACK HOWARD 9.10PM

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Bicentennial Park

CHELSEA

Free on-site parking available. Please follow the signs.

BONBEACH

* CHRISTMAS MOVIE *

NOTE: Schedule correct at time of printing. Check our online program for updates!

kingston.vic.gov.au/carols

Keen to secure a great spot with your family and friends? Arrive early to set up your picnic. A family-friendly Christmas movie will be played from 4.15pm along with music from the Mordialloc Jazz Orchestra.

SING ALONG WITH OUR ONLINE PROGRAM

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CAROLS IS A DOG-FREE EVENT

NO DOGS

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OUR PERFORMERS

SING ALONG WITH US! RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER

SILENT NIGHT

You know Dasher, and Dancer, and Prancer, and

Silent night, holy night All is calm, all is bright Round yon Virgin Mother and Child Holy Infant so tender and mild Sleep in heavenly peace Sleep in heavenly peace

Vixen, Comet, and Cupid, and Donner and Blitzen But do you recall the most famous reindeer of all? Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer had a very shiny nose and if you ever saw it you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer used to laugh and call him names They never let poor Rudolph

Tim Campbell Sought after performer, vocalist and stage and television star, best known for his role on Home & Away, Tim Campbell is a multi-talented Australian superstar who can captivate audiences of all ages. He has hotfooted it on Dancing with the Stars, and gone on to host numerous shows. His debut album High School Disco, released in 2014, was overwhelmingly received and debuted at No. 25 on the ARIA Charts and No. 7 on Australian album charts and iTunes charts.

play in any reindeer games. Then one foggy Christmas eve Santa came to say: "Rudolph with your nose so bright, won't you guide my sleigh tonight?" Then all the reindeer loved him Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history!

AWAY IN A MANGER

JINGLE BELLS

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head.

Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

The cattle are lowing, the baby awakes, But little Lord Jesus no crying He makes. I love Thee, Lord Jesus! Look down from the sky, And stay by my side until morning is nigh.

PLUS MANY GUESTS

Silent night, holy night Son of God, love’s pure light Radiant beams from Thy holy face With the dawn of redeeming grace Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth.

as they shouted out with glee,

The stars in the bright sky looked down where he lay, The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay.

Rhonda Burchmore OAM With her bright smile, big personality and bold and colourful voice, Rhonda Burchmore has endeared herself to the hearts of all Australians, continuing to turn heads and draw thunderous applause wherever she goes. Rhonda’s illustrious career has seen her perform on London’s West End, take out numerous industry awards, had her splashed across Australian TV and co-produce and star in successful productions right around the country. Few Australian entertainers share her status and popularity.

Silent night, holy night! Shepherds quake at the sight Glories stream from heaven afar Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia! Christ, the Saviour is born Christ, the Saviour is born

Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask Thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray; Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with Thee there.

Dashing through the snow On a one horse open sleigh O’er the fields we go, Laughing all the way Bells on bob tail ring, making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

Join us in 2020 AUSTRALIA DAY • SUNDAY 26 JANUARY 2020 KINGSTON CITY HALL, MOORABBIN

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* Australia Day Awards * Citizenship Ceremony * Brunch Come join us at our Australia Day celebration, we have 100 free community tickets up for grabs. Get yours at kingston.vic.gov.au/australiaday

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Official Journal of the City of Kingston â€¢ December 2019 / January 2020

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KEEPING OUR BEACHES SAFE Christmas in Kingston Page 2

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Kingston NEWS

Kingston Your City - Dec 2019 / Jan 2020

kingstoncitycouncil info@kingston.vic.gov.au PO Box 1000, Mentone, 3194 CUSTOMER CARE 1300 653 356

COUNCIL MEETINGS Everyone is welcome to attend our Council Meetings, which are held at the Cheltenham office at 1230 Nepean Highway. The next Ordinary Council Meeting will be held on Monday 9 December at 7pm. The next Planning Committee meeting will be held on Wednesday 11 December at 7pm.

Watch live Council Meetings Go to kingston.vic.gov.au to watch live or view previous meetings.

KINGSTON YOUR CITY EDITOR editor@kingston.vic.gov.au Kingston encourages you to reprint articles and photographs from this publication but permission must first be sought from the Editor. Acknowledgment of the source must be provided.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Council acknowledges the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Owners of the land on which the municipality is a part and pays its respects to the Elders past and present. Council is a member of the Inter Council Aboriginal Consultative Committee (ICACC).

COVER PHOTO The City of Kingston Local Laws team regularly patrol our beaches, keeping them safe. Find out more in our Summer peak period at Kingston’s beaches article

STREET TREE PRUNING The City of Kingston undertakes a two-year cyclic pruning program to maintain Kingston’s street trees to manage tree health and reduce risks associated with street trees. When pruning occurs we will arrange for all prunings to be collected. Please check the What’s On calendar for pruning dates. We will undertake street tree pruning in your area at least 14 days, but no more than 60 days, prior to the planned day that pruning or removal is to occur. For information see kingston.vic.gov. au/streettree or call 1300 653 356.

peak period at Kingston’s beaches Warm weather is here at last and Kingston Council is working hard to ensure our beaches are in tip-top shape for the crowds of people who will flock to our 13km of stunning foreshore this summer. Mechanical beach raking

Butt out

From November to April the entire foreshore is raked weekly, while in the peak period (8 December-31 January) an extra service is provided around lifesaving clubs.

Under Victorian laws, smoking is banned at all of Kingston’s patrolled beaches within a 50-metre radius of the red and yellow flags. Council encourages all smokers, whether they are at the beach or elsewhere, to dispose of cigarette butts properly to ensure our beaches remain litter free.

Rubbish collection From November to April all foreshore bins are emptied daily, with extra services scheduled as needed in peak times at popular locations. Local community groups, including the Beach Patrol Australia groups, also do a fantastic job holding regular rubbish collection sessions on several local Kingston beaches. Please help keep our beaches clean and tidy by collecting all your rubbish and making sure it is placed securely inside bins or taken home with you. Dog off-leash beaches Kingston has dedicated locations and times where dogs can enjoy cooling off at the beach. Owners are reminded that dogs must be under effective control at all times and are not allowed off leash until they reach the sand (in off-leash areas). Council’s Local Laws team has a dedicated Foreshore Enforcement Officer and a beach buggy to ensure dog owners and all beachgoers are doing the right thing. Over summer months extra patrols are also scheduled on weekends.

Smokers can face fines of $311 for littering cigarette butts or up to $622 if the discarded cigarette butt is still lit. Parking Kingston residents are entitled to a beach foreshore parking permit that exempts them from paying foreshore parking fees. The permits are valid for three years and have been sent out with your rates notice. Contact Council’s Customer Care team on 1300 653 356 if you have not received a foreshore parking permit. When visiting your local beach this summer please take care to park safely and legally in our local streets and make sure not to park over driveways as this can impact on residents’ ability to safely enter and exit their properties. Please call our Customer Care team on 1300 653 356 to report any illegally parked vehicles.

The northern end of the Mentone beach is a 24-hour dog off-leash area throughout the year. In summer months at Carrum’s dog beach, dogs are allowed off-leash from 7.30pm-10am, but prohibited on the beach between 10am-7.30pm. In other areas of Kingston’s beaches, from November 1 to March 31: • dogs are not permitted on the beach at all from 10am-7.30pm • dogs can be on-lead on the foreshore from 7.30pm-sunrise and may be off-lead on the foreshore between sunrise to 10am. Horse beach

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Christmas in Kingston Christmas cheer is alive in Kingston with the recent Christmas tree lighting in Mentone. Missed the action? Not to worry, Christmas in Kingston events will also be held in Moorabbin and Chelsea. Please come along to join in on the family friendly activities and entertainment including face painting and photos with Santa. You can also post your letter to Santa!

Christmas in Moorabbin Date: Saturday 14 December Time: 10am - 12pm Location: Taylor Street, Moorabbin Entertainment: Southern Area Concert Band

Christmas in Chelsea Date: Saturday 14 December Time: 2pm - 4pm Location: The Strand, Chelsea Entertainment: Chelsea Concert Band

Kingston Farmers’ Market The Kingston Farmers Market is here to help you with those last-minute gifts! This Christmas twilight market is on Sunday 22 December 2019 from 8am - 12.30pm at Sir William Fry Reserve in Highett. Don’t forget to BYO bag!

Christmas tree collection service We offer a free Christmas tree collection service for residents in January. Simply call us to book in the service and place your unwanted Christmas tree on your nature strip for collection. To book a collection visit kingston.vic.gov.au/treeprunings or 1300 653 356. Bookings for each week close at 5.30pm on Mondays, with collection arranged for the same week.

Holiday hours

Kingston’s patrolled beaches Kingston is home to seven Life Saving Clubs who provide patrolled beaches thanks to their teams of trained volunteers. Patrolled beaches are available during the summer months at:

Horses are permitted to swim at the Bay Street car park beach in Mordialloc all year-round, prior to 10am each day. Horses must be led to the water and then can be mounted by the rider for a swim.

• Aspendale LSC

Foreshore planting

• Mentone LSC

Council and the Friends of the Foreshore have been hard at work beautifying the foreshore area and helping prevent erosion by planting more than 13,000 indigenous plants along the Foreshore Reserve.

• Mordialloc LSC

• Bonbeach LSC • Carrum SLSC • Chelsea Longbeach SLSC • Edithvale LSC

To find out when and where the beaches are patrolled see lsv.com.au

Kingston’s Customer Care team will be closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day. The Cheltenham Customer Care Centre will be open on all other days. The Chelsea Customer Care Centre will be closed from Monday 23 December, re-opening on Monday 6 January.

Kingston Libraries During the 2019/20 holiday season, Kingston Libraries will operate on reduced hours. The summer timetable will commence from Monday 16 December 2019. Normal library hours will recommence on Monday 13 January 2020. For further details visit kingston.vic.gov.au/library. Even though there are some reduced hours we still have a jampacked, amazing holiday program being run! Kingston’s community centres will also operate on reduced hours over summer – check with your local community for full details.

Season’s Greetings On behalf of the Mayor, Councillors and staff, the City of Kingston wishes our residents peace and happiness for the holiday season, and a prosperous New Year.

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Cr Georgina Oxley re-elected A long affair with Family Day Care as Kingston Mayor Councillor Georgina Oxley has been re-elected to lead the Kingston community for another 12 months as Mayor. Cr Oxley, who was elected at a Special (Statutory) Council Meeting on Wednesday 13 November, said she was humbled to once again be leading Council in her second term as Mayor. Cr Steve Staikos was re-elected Deputy Mayor. Reflecting on the past 12 months, Cr Oxley said Council had made significant achievements that had put the community in good standing for the future. Cr Oxley spoke about some of the highlights of her Mayoral term, including: • Kingston taking a strong leadership role in addressing the issue of family violence in our community • The building and upgrading of Kingston’s sporting facilities • Investment in high-quality early learning facilities to give Kingston’s youngest residents the best start to life

• Handing out hundreds of free trees to residents to increase the city’s tree canopy. “We’re also seeing unprecedented investment in Kingston through Council’s collaboration with the Level Crossing Removal Project, something that is truly transforming our city,” said Cr Oxley. Cr Oxley said Council also had some great opportunities that lie ahead to deliver some incredible outcomes for the community. “We have a number of exciting projects underway that I’m looking forward to seeing finished over the next 12 months including the new Edithvale Life Saving Club, development of the Chelsea Structure Plan, construction of the Dales Park netball pavilion and the delivery of our foreshore shared path.” She said the year hadn’t been without its challenges but thanked the support of the incredible group of people around her, her fellow Councillors and the hard work done behind the scenes. “I’m passionate about my community, and I am excited for what the future holds for the City of Kingston.”

Barbara Hurd, Kingston Family Day Care Educator, reads a book to some local children.

Barbara Hurd says family day carers offer their young charges some of the vital early confidence and socialisation skills that set them up for life. Barbara, a carer who celebrated 40 years in Kingston’s Family Day Care team this year, says her four decades of experience prove her theory. The Bonbeach resident learned about the program from a friend when her own children were very young. The key attractions to becoming a family day carer were the flexibility of being able to set her working days around her own children, while earning an income and caring for other children in the community.

“It’s so rewarding knowing you have helped make a difference in offering a child some of the confidence, socialisation and life skills to prepare them for kinder and school,” Barbara says. “I have so many wonderful memories of the children l have cared for and their families from my 40 years of service. I still catch up with some of them.” Barbara says these lasting friendships and the care and support she has received from the “fantastic” Family Day Care co-ordination team have enriched her life and that of her own family. “Over the last few years, l have been caring for the children of the children who went to school with my own children,” she says. “That is a great experience, for all of us.”

Mayor Georgina Oxley, Deputy Mayor Steve Staikos and Kingston Councillors.

Kingston’s Housing Strategy and Neighbourhood Character Study Thank you to everyone who provided feedback during the draft Housing Strategy and Neighbourhood Character Study consultation period. The consultation ran from Monday 6 May to Friday 2 August. We had a huge response from the community with approximately 2000 residents taking part to have their say. Some of the most commonly identified issues raised in the submissions during consultation include: • Building heights in a number of locations in the municipality • Dwelling density and double-storey built form at the rear of sites • Population growth and infrastructure provision. A final report summarising your feedback is being prepared and will be made available via our website kingston.vic.gov.au/HSNCS

What are the next steps? Council is currently considering all submissions received on the draft Housing Strategy and Neighbourhood Character Study. We are preparing the final strategy for Council to formally adopt at an upcoming Council Meeting and are working closely with the state government to ensure the strategy meets their requirements. The community will be notified when the meeting date has been set. Once Council adopts the strategy, a formal Planning Scheme Amendment process and the next stage of consultation will begin. We expect to open consultation on the proposed planning controls and the proposed application of new zones in early to mid 2020. For more information, visit kingston.vic.gov.au/HSNCS

Celebrating inspiring women Do you know a woman who has made a significant contribution to community, industry or society? Nominations are now open for the 2020 Kingston Woman of the Year Awards. The awards celebrate women who are leaders in their field, who inspire others and make a difference to our community through their exceptional professional or personal achievements in the following categories: Courageous Commitment: Women who are dedicated to making a difference to the health, wellbeing, safety and/or sustainability of our community through advocacy,

campaigning, fundraising and/or thought-leadership. Excelling in Arts and Sport: Women using their sporting and/or creative talents to represent, motivate and inspire our community. Inspiring Innovation: Women who are leaders in Business, Economics, Politics and/or an Entrepreneur. Success in STEM: Women excelling in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Nominate now at Kingston.vic.gov.au/kwa Nominations close Sunday 12 January 2020. The award winner will be officially announced at Kingston’s International Women’s Day ceremony on Friday 6 March 2020.

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Chain of Parks trail plans - have your say! The Chain of Parks is a project to turn some of Kingston’s historic landfill areas into a series of linked parks that offer a wide range of recreational facilities and open space. The land earmarked for the Chain of Parks is located within Kingston’s Green Wedge. The reality of bringing the Chain of Parks idea to life is complex, with many different public and private agencies involved, as well as significant funding needed from all levels of government. It will take time. Kingston Council supports the Chain of Parks concept. As part of a wider vision for the area, Council developed a Green Wedge Plan in 2012 and appointed a project officer in 2013 to

co-ordinate the interests of Council and work with other agencies to ensure a focus is placed on the Green Wedge Plan. Council continues to work on initiatives in the area such as planning for new walking and cycling paths (trails) and a study to look into the need for equestrian facilities.

Chain of Parks trail Council has undertaken more detailed work on the potential alignment of the Chain of Parks trail and we are interested in your feedback. You can view the trail plans here yourkingstonyoursay.com.au/chainof-parks Consultation is open until Friday 20 December.

Other consultations Register via yourkingstonyoursay. com.au to keep informed on current

Cr Steve Staikos, Deputy Mayor and North Ward Councillor is keen to hear your thoughts on the Chain of Parks trail plans.

and future consultations in the City of Kingston. Other consultations currently open include the Urban

Cooling Strategy, with many more to come after the holiday period.

Level Crossing Removal Project Update Be sure to keep an eye on levelcrossings.vic.gov.au for all the latest Level Crossing Removal Project news. Carrum Carrum Station will reopen in early 2020 with works continuing on platform facilities, ground-floor buildings and landscaping.

Kingston celebrates its 30 centenarians

Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach

Kingston’s centenarians celebrate with Junior Mayor Jack O’Connor and Mayor Georgina Oxley.

A record number of Kingston residents over 100 years old were celebrated at a special luncheon in November. Aged between 100 and 110, 16 of the City’s 30 centenarians gathered at the Southern Golf Club in Keysborough to share their wisdom and celebrate their incredible milestones.

young woman. Hiek, who has lived in Mordialloc for 13 years, enjoyed the 100 Years of Memories Luncheon. She has six children, 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

The event was also attended by Kingston Mayor Georgina Oxley and Junior Mayor Jack O’Connor.

Celebrating with her were 104-year-old Ada Richardson and her little sister Jean Proven, who turns 101 next year, and Lady Marjorie Colwill, 101, an oil painter with four children aged from 68 to 77 years, 10 grandchildren, 15

Kingston’s most-senior Senior Citizen is 110-year-old Hiek Neang who came to Australia from Cambodia as a

Construction timelines have been fast-tracked for Edithvale, Chelsea and Bonbeach level crossing removals, with works expected to start in 2020. Cheltenham

great grandchildren and one greatgreat grandchild. Kingston Mayor Georgina Oxley said the event showcased the increasing number of Australians living long and healthy lives. “The most recent study in 2017 found Australia had more than 4400 people aged over 100 – and the number is growing as we take care of and respect our senior citizens,” Cr Oxley said. “The fact that we have so many residents in their early hundreds shows just what a wonderful place Kingston is to live.”

The Charman Road level crossing will be closed to vehicles from 2pm, Friday 15 November - Friday 6 December. Mentone Pedestrian crossings at Mitchell Street and Rogers Street on Como Parade East and Como Parade West, between Mentone Station and Warrigal Road will be closed at various times in December. While it may take a little longer to get around, your local shops would love your continued support.

Improving our Scouts and Girl Guides facilities The City of Kingston is investing $1.6 million to improve our local Scouts and Girl Guides facilities. Council has been working closely with Scouts Victoria and Guides Victoria to review Kingston’s Scout and Guide Halls and prioritise the works required to make them accessible for all.

• Regents Park Scout and Guides Hall

Prioritisation of works has been determined by those with the greatest levels of use and will consider the complexity of works required. Halls that will be undergoing works in the next 18 months include:

• Chicquita Park Scout Hall.

• Dingley Scout Hall • Yet Keiu Sea Scouts • North Cheltenham Scout Hall Up to seven additional halls will undergo improvement works in the next phases of the upgrade project.

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Delivered meals make a difference The friendly faces of the volunteers who bring Kingston’s Delivered Meals service to around 100 homes each day provide more than just nutrition. Our delivered meals service is highly valued for its monitoring, particularly for vulnerable people. It offers families and friends peace of mind as they know someone is regularly checking on their loved one. The daily contact with the volunteer delivering the meal is vital and ensures social contact and connection every day of the week. Studies show regular meal delivery services can help seniors feel safer and relieve feelings of loneliness. They can also reduce the rates of hospital admission following falls and sound an alarm when a door remains unanswered.

New tasty menu

Beach access maintained while pathway works in progress

Kingston Council has signed up new supplier Ranahans Fine Food for its Delivered Meals service. The family business, which has a reputation for quality, has increased the menu choices and offers appealing texture-modified foods for people with difficulty swallowing. The texture-modified meals look and taste great. The foods are individually pureed and reassembled to look like their original form, making eating a more pleasant experience. These appealing, nutritious, tasty meals reduce anxiety that can develop around meal times and encourage people to maintain adequate nutrition. A cheerful, newly decorated refrigerated van will support the supply team. To enquire about Delivered Meals please call our friendly team on 1300 819 200.

Works have begun on the long-awaited missing link in Kingston’s Bay Trail. Construction works have begun on the new Bay Trail shared pedestrian/ cycling path that will provide a safe off-road alternative for recreational cyclists and children riding to school. To make room for the new shared path, sections of vegetation have been cleared from the foreshore in recent weeks and civil works have now commenced. The current Stage 2 of the project runs from Mentone to Rennison St in Parkdale and will take approximately nine months to complete. As part of the project, Council and VicRoads are also partnering to

resurface Beach Road. To minimise impact on the community, construction will shut down completely during the peak Christmas/New Year period from Friday 20 December with works resuming Monday 13 January. Beach access will be maintained at all key access points such as pedestrian lights and main pathways to the beach. These access points will be well-signed to provide safe access points to the beach. Foreshore car parks will remain open during the works, with the exception of the Rennison Street car park which has been closed for use as a site office and storage. Details: kingston.vic.gov.au/baytrail

South Ward Councillors, Cr David Eden, Mayor Georgina Oxley, Cr Tamsin Bearsley find out more about Kingston’s new delivered meals service from volunteers Kaye, George and Pat.

Kingston takes a stand against gambling harm Kingston Council took part in Gambling Harm Awareness Week recently as part of its ‘Enough is Enough’ community campaign.

Kingston Jobs Looking for a job in Kingston or need a local employee for your business? Kingston has a free jobs service to link qualified job seekers with job opportunities in the local area. Employers can post job vacancies and job seekers can search free of charge. Kingston Jobs advertises casual, part-time, full-time and even Christmas casual positions, so if you’re looking for a job or a new employee, visit kingstonjobs.com.au

The annual Gambling Harm Awareness Week aims to highlight the addictive and harmful effects of gambling in our community. Kingston Council hosted a free community event featuring real-life stories to shine a light on gambling harm in our community. Presented by Three Sides of the Coin, ‘What’s Your Gamble?’ was an

emotional and confronting collage of personal stories told with courage and humour by people with real experience of gambling harm. Research has found that more than 70% of people who use poker machines experience some level of harm, and that poker machines are the cause of most gambling-related problems. People who are harmed by poker machines are more likely to be from lower income areas who can least afford the losses. The City of Kingston is calling on the Victorian Government to introduce several urgent reforms to address pokie addiction and the associated public health risk. Show your support by signing the petition at Kingston.vic.gov.au/ advocacy

Kingston RECYCLING

INFORMATION SPOTLIGHT:

KINGSTON’S WAR ON WASTE Every year, Australians generate millions of tonnes of waste in food, fashion, packaging and more. The amount of waste we produce is growing. In the past 20 years Australia’s population has grown 28 per cent – yet the amount of waste we produce has increased by a staggering 170 per cent. The average Australian produces many hundreds of kilograms of waste each year, with most of this sent to landfill which is costly, takes up valuable land space and has significant negative impacts on our environment. Tackling our waste problem will take a major combined effort from federal, state and local governments; from businesses and from every single community member. This is the last part of our series looking at Kingston’s waste challenges including rubbish, recycling, garden waste, e-waste, dumped rubbish and more.

Greener outlook

Movie screenings, gardening demonstrations, bus tours and waste reduction workshops are just some of the activities Kingston has instigated to help reduce the community’s impact on the environment. Council’s Environmental Planning team offers free OurPlace workshops, teaching residents about composting, worm farming, ethical decluttering, sustainable art and more. For details go to: kingston.vic.gov. au/Community/Sustainabilityand-Workshops/SustainabilityWorkshops and subscribe to our monthly e-newsletter. Sustainable schools Kingston is home to some of the state’s leading schools in proactive sustainability. Carrum Primary School won the School of the Year category

in Sustainability Victoria’s ResourceSmart School Awards and four Kingston Schools were nominated for six awards between them. Council co-hosted the annual Big Green Schools conference, attended by 15 local schools over two days this year and clocked up its 11th year of partnership with “I Sea I Care” program run by the Dolphin Research Institute in Hastings.

community workshops and events this year too.

For details of programs and resources go to: kingston.vic.gov.au/Helpingschools-be-green

Council’s Environment and Waste Educators attended the Spring Fair in October and gave away hundreds of free seedlings and calico bags for recycling of soft plastics.

Community workshops Kingston’s Environmental Planning team has supported a number of

These include the Kingston and Bayside Solar Forum, attended by 200 people, beeswax wrap workshops, author talks at Cheltenham Library, nature play workshops and National Tree Planting Day in July, which was co-ordinated by Council’s Parks Team and saw 4685 trees planted by 275 volunteers across seven sites.

Attendees at the Big Green Schools Conference along with local sc children p hool lanting trees.

Plastic bag ban Retailers across Victoria, from supermarkets and fashion boutiques to fast-food outlets and petrol stations, are now banned from distributing lightweight plastic shopping bags. The State Government ban, which includes compostable, degradable and biodegradable plastics, was proposed in 2017 and came into effect on 1 November 2019. Before the ban, Victorians were using more than one billion plastic shopping bags every year. Most ended up in landfill, but around 10 million became litter, polluting the environment and endangering wildlife. Local businesses were urged to prepare for the change by adopting durable and resuable alternatives during 2018 and 2019. Penalties will apply for non-compliance and consumers are being encouraged to change their habits and carry reusable bags when they shop.

Tips: Consumers can discover hints and advice at: sustainability.vic.gov.au/Campaigns/Better-Bag-Habits Businesses can visit: vicbagban.com.au, or call toll-free on 1800 817 723 For further information about the Victorian Government plastic bag ban go to: plasticbags.vic.gov.au

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Drop off your e-waste for recycling Kingston Council is helping make it easier to recycle broken and outdated e-waste items. Since July 2019, e-waste has been banned from being sent to landfill across Victoria. Any item with a plug, cord or battery can no longer be put in your red-lid rubbish bin. Ron emary West OAM and Crtre. , Cr Geoff Gledhill, Cr Ros Cen Central Ward Councillorsof e-waste at the Cheltenham Customer Care ose Brownlees OAM disp

We know that Melbourne’s recent recycling crisis has left some people in our community wondering if it’s still worth sorting their recycling materials into their yellow-lid bin. Please be assured that:

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Of course, if the item is still working please consider selling, donating or giving it away first. For further information on e-waste or to find out where to take larger items for recycling visit kingston.vic.gov.au/waste

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Kingston Your City - Dec 2019 / Jan 2020

Which Ward do you live in? Your Councillors’ individual views on the various issues and events in your community.

0417 870 350

tamara.barth@kingston.vic.gov.au

from multicultural / non-English speaking backgrounds.

Reducing gambling harm Kingston is dedicated to shining the light on gambling harm in our community and is currently running “Enough is Enough”, a community campaign designed to reduce the impact of gambling in Kingston. It may come as a shock, but Kingston has some of the highest losses to poker machines in the state – with annual losses of more than $85 million. We currently have 902 poker machines at 16 local venues, yet under Victorian Government laws our area could have up to 1,213 electronic gaming machines. And this number could grow further as our population increases. People most vulnerable to problem gambling are those facing social isolation, from disadvantaged communities and

As part of its “Enough is Enough” campaign Council has joined forces with the Alliance for Gambling Reform, a national organisation working to minimise harm caused by poker machines. We are also calling on the Victorian Government to make urgent changes to gaming laws to reduce the devastating impact of poker machines in Kingston. To find out more visit kingston.vic.gov.au/ advocacy or if you, or someone you know is struggling with gambling, please visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. Stay safe this festive season Please remember to check in on those that are vulnerable during these hot summer months and have a safe and happy festive season!

Cr Steve Staikos - North Ward 0447 896 643

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Chain of Parks trail plans The Chain of Parks is a project to turn some of Kingston’s closed landfill areas into a series of parks that offer a wide range of passive and active recreational facilities and open space through our Green Wedge. We’re currently undertaking consultation on the Chain of Parks trail and we’d love your feedback. Turn to page 4 to read more and visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au to have your say.

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Cr Tamara Barth - North Ward

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Urban Cooling Strategy Consultation is also open on our Urban Cooling Strategy. Because of climate change, extreme heat has a major impact on the health and wellbeing of the community and more broadly the productivity of the economy. The term ‘urban heat island’ is used to describe an area where heat has built

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up, causing temperatures to rise above average. The vision we have for Kingston is that we become a municipality with no urban heat islands, and our Urban Cooling Strategy seeks to address this. Visit yourkingstonyorsay.com.au for more and to provide feedback. Spring Fair Thanks to all who attended the Spring Fair at Keeley Park. It was great to see everyone, I am looking forward to a bigger and better Fair next year. I look forward to seeing everyone at Carols by Kingston on Sunday 8 December at Bicentennial Park, Chelsea! Marking 11 Years at Kingston Finally, I am pleased to mark eleven years of service to the people of the City of Kingston, being elected on 28 November 2008. In that time, I have had the honour of serving Kingston as Mayor on two occasions in 2009/10 and 2017/18 and Deputy Mayor in 2018/19 and 2019/20.

Cr George Hua - North Ward 0429 171 449

george.hua@kingston.vic.gov.au

South Ward NORTH WARD Suburbs: Moorabbin, Highett, Oakleigh South, Heatherton, Clarinda, Clayton South, Dingley Village.

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SOUTH WARD Suburbs: Aspendale, Aspendale Gardens, Waterways, Edithvale, Chelsea Heights, Chelsea, Bonbeach, Carrum, Patterson Lakes.

The project has been split into two stages with Stage 1 including conversion of the existing soccer field to a junior AFL oval and the installation of sports field training Kingston will celebrate Cultural Diversity lights, with the aim of commencing games Week in March 2020. Cultural Diversity at the site from April 2020. Works for stage week is Victoria’s largest multicultural 1 have now started. You can sign up for celebration, featuring a week-long program regular project updates via of festivals and events. kingston.vic.gov.au/chadwicknews Kingston is offering three $2,500 grants to assist the Kingston community to run events during Cultural Diversity Week. Christmas tree collection Grant applications are open until Monday 2 December 2019 visit kingston.vic.gov.au/ Did you know Kingston offers a free Community/Community-Grants for more Christmas tree collection for residents information, to check your eligibility and to in January? All you need to do is visit kingston.vic.gov.au/treeprunings or give download an application form. our Customer Care team a call on 1300 653 356 to book a collection, and make sure Works starting on Chadwick Reserve your Christmas tree is out on the nature Council is continuing its investment in strip. local sporting facilities, upgrading Dingley Village’s Chadwick Reserve to meet Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday growing demand for junior AFL facilities. season! Cultural Diversity Week Community Grants

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Cr Ron Brownlees OAM - Central Ward 0418 172 725

ron.brownlees@kingston.vic.gov.au

Cr Tamsin Bearsley - South Ward 0430 170 210

tamsin.bearsley@kingston.vic.gov.au

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At the excellent launch of Seniors Week, guests got to experience a fantastic performance by Scott Harrison on our magnificent Wurlitzer organ in its wonderful home, Kingston City Hall. A great way to launch a great week of festivities and events.

What a busy few weeks. Firstly, congratulations to our recently re-elected Mayor Georgina Oxley and Deputy Mayor Steve Staikos. I know that you will both continue to carry out your tasks in the same manner you have in the past. Late in October I attended a function and celebration to mark 150 years of policing in Cheltenham. Congratulations and thank you to all the past and present Victoria Police officers who have been committed to the safety and wellbeing of our community. In the company of Meng Heang Tak, the Member for Clarinda, I attended a final inspection of the recently refurbished and expanded Farm Road Pre-School. It was great to see how the ‘kinder’ has grown and developed since my early involvement as a Councillor when the local area was very young and growing. Well done to all in completing this fantastic project.

I also had the pleasure of launching a fantastic new Adult/Seniors Exercise Facility and Community Space at Linton Street Reserve with Deputy Mayor Steve Staikos. The facility, which was jointly funded by Council, The Rotary Club of Bentleigh Moorabbin Central, and St Kilda Football Club is aimed at improving the health and mobility of older people. Finally, thank you to the La Barracca Club in Heatherton on hosting a fantastic and enjoyable Sicilian Gala Celebration Dinner. Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and a safe and prosperous New Year!

Cr Geoff Gledhill - Central Ward 0427 102 926

geoff.gledhill@kingston.vic.gov.au

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Bill Nixon OAM Vale to my dear friend Bill Nixon OAM, former Mayor and Councillor of the City of Kingston. His was an extraordinary life well-lived. I loved my chats with Bill over a cup of tea, full of stories and wisdom. Always honest and trustworthy, Bill will be fondly remembered for his generosity, his thoughtfulness and his many years of outstanding service to our community. Shade sails coming to Chelsea’s Victory Park Thanks to Kelly Osmand for raising the need for shade sails at Victory Park and Bicentennial Park with me and also for running an online petition that showed a lot of local support for the idea. This year’s shade sail funds budget will be allocated to install shade sails at Victory Park. If you have any ideas for improvements to our beautiful city please raise them with me. I’d love to hear from you!

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Summer on our bay There is plenty to do this summer on Kingston’s beaches. Kingston has some wonderful family friendly yacht clubs offering programs and opportunities for young and old wishing to learn to sail. If you or your children are interested in learning to sail please contact Mordialloc, Chelsea or Parkdale yacht clubs. For those of you wishing to stay close to the shore we have the best beaches in Melbourne and dedicated lifesavers to help you stay safe. Always swim between the flags. Beach Patrol is another activity you can be involved in this summer. Beach Patrol meet once a month in various locations along our bay and spend an hour or two cleaning up sections of our beaches. For more info on Beach Patrol visit: beachpatrol.com.au Have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

Cr David Eden - South Ward 0422 557 917

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As we approach the Christmas holiday period, for most of us it’s a time of celebration and to relax with family and friends however we should always be mindful that for some it’s a time of loneliness and reflection. There are many organisations across Kingston who offer great support to those in need and believe me, they need all the help they can get so if you have the opportunity, lend them a hand, whatever you can do will be appreciated.

On a local note for residents who might normally choose to visit the foreshore between Mentone and Mordialloc, the decision of Councillors West, Staikos, Barth, Eden and Mayor Oxley to commence work on the Bay Trail which involves the narrowing of Beach Road and removing the indented parking, over the peak summer months means they may have to contend with increased congestion and significant parking restrictions. I would like to take this opportunity to wish all residents and their families a happy and safe Christmas/New Year and in particular to thank all of Kingston’s wonderful volunteers for an outstanding effort throughout 2019.

Of course summer means more time around the water, be it the beach, pool, lake or river. Wherever it may be please ensure everyone is safe, especially the kids, and remember, even the most placid looking body of water can be a very dangerous place for a non or weak swimmer.

Cr Rosemary West OAM - Central Ward 0418 554 799

rosemary.west@kingston.vic.gov.au

Council to revise Housing Strategy After a strong ‘no’ vote, Council is rethinking its draft housing strategy. Officers are now planning to recommend ‘incremental change’ areas to retain their 9m height limit in the new Neighbourhood Residential Zone. The 9m height limit has generally restricted development to two storeys in the current General Residential 3 Zone for ten years. When the draft housing strategy was released in May, residents were not specifically informed that up to 25% of our residential areas would have their height limits increased from 9m to 11m (three storeys), while a further 3% would go from 11m to 13.5m (four storeys). After they read about this in my Council Update circular, many letterboxed their neighbours and posted on Facebook, resulting in 1592 submissions, of which only six fully supported the draft strategy. Most of the

600 on-line surveys also wanted changes, though the form had no specific response to indicate support or not, but rather asked for a level of agreement with the proposed changes. Over 900 submissions also asked Council to keep two important Council policies that have protected residents’ amenity in the GRZ3: to discourage developments with two storeys in the backyards and to allow only two units on an average sized lot, proportionally more on larger lots. These policies, now in Clause 22.11 of the planning scheme, were dropped from the draft strategy and it is not clear whether they will now be retained or not. The proposed substantial change” (four storey) areas will also be reviewed. Green Wedge under threat: with an application by Alex Fraser to extend its concrete crusher permit for a further 15 years after the current permit ends in 2023. To lodge a submission, email info@kingston.vic.gov.au or lodge online at kingston.vic.gov.au/objections

Carols by Kingston Please join us for a fantastic night of Christmas cheer at our much-loved annual Carols by Kingston event at Bicentennial Park, Chelsea. Carols by Kingston is a family-friendly event, with food and drink vendors, kids rides, face-painting and a Christmas movie screening from 5pm. Featuring a talented line-up of performers, we look forward to seeing you, your friends and family, picnic blankets and singing voices on Sunday 8 December. Be safe around water Kingston has some of the best beaches in the state, but it’s important to remember to stay safe, and look out for others around water. Our city is home to seven Life Saving Clubs who provide patrolled beaches during the summer months thanks to their teams of trained volunteers. In South Ward, our patrolled beaches/Life

Saving Clubs include: • Aspendale Life Saving Club • Bonbeach Life Saving Club • Carrum Surf Life Saving Club • Chelsea Longbeach Life Saving Club • Edithvale Life Saving Club With Life Saving Clubs also operating in Mentone and Mordialloc. Find out when and where the beaches are patrolled at lsv.com.au Under Victorian laws, smoking is banned at all of Kingston’s patrolled beaches, within 50 metres of the red and yellow flags. Council encourages all smokers, whether at the beach or elsewhere, to dispose of cigarette butts properly to ensure our waterways and beaches remain litter free. For more advice about staying safe in the water this summer, please visit beachsafe.org.au

Mayor, Cr Georgina Oxley - South Ward 9581 4706, 0429 222 504

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Thank-you I would like to thank my fellow Councillors for re-electing me as Mayor for the second year running. Congratulations to Cr Staikos who was also re-elected as Deputy Mayor. I am humbled to once again be leading Council and look forward to working alongside the dedicated and passionate Kingston Councillors to deliver some great outcomes for the community. We have a number of exciting projects underway that I’m looking forward to seeing finished over the next 12 months including the new Edithvale Life Saving Club, development of the Chelsea Structure Plan, construction of the Dales Park netball pavilion and the delivery of our foreshore shared path, with plenty more to come! Celebrating our Centenarians Earlier this month I had the pleasure of celebrating our 30 centenarians with

Junior Mayor, Jack O’Connor. A record number of Kingston residents over 100 years old attended a special luncheon to celebrate their incredible milestones. I think you’ll agree that the fact that we have so many residents in their early hundreds shows just what a wonderful place Kingston is to live. Flip to page 4 to find out more about these inspirational people and Kingston’s 100 Years of Memories Luncheon. Get in touch Your feedback is incredibly important to us. If you haven’t already, I encourage you to visit yourkingstonyoursay.com.au and sign up to have your say on important issues that impact our city. I also love hearing from you personally, so whether it’s big or small, an issue or an idea, please don’t hesitate to get in touch! I wish you all a very happy holiday season and a safe and prosperous New Year!

What’s On December

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Summer energy savers

You can save energy and money this summer by preparing your home for hot days.

Saturday 14 Mentone Library - 11am An Author for All Seasons with George Ivanoff Bookings required. c 9583 8494 Christmas in Moorabbin 10am – 12pm Christmas in Chelsea 2pm - 4pm

Wednesday 18 Mentone Library - 11am Page Turners with Elsie Johnstone & Paul Karp 10.30am - 12pm, bookings required. c 9583 8494

If you’re looking for the perfect way to beat the heat this summer, Waves will be holding its famous ‘Waikiki at Waves’ every Friday in January.

If you take note of where the sun shines during the hottest part of the day, you can make decisions about how to keep your home cool. Here are five simple tips to get you started. 1. Pre-cool your home

= Street tree pruning starts in Moorabbin see page 2 for details.

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KINGSTON VENUES no bookings required

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Turn on cooling devices in the early mornings and late evenings.

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Rooms that aren’t in use each day don’t need to be cooled, or can be cooled later in the day.

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3. Use your blinds Close your blinds during the day to keep the cool air in your home, especially on windows where the sun is hottest. Set your air-conditioners to between 24 and 26 degrees. 5.Outdoor advice Install external shading and plant a tree.

Wednesday 26 Australia Day Celebration Kingston Town Hall Australia Day Awards, Citizenship Ceremony & Brunch. 100 free community tickets up for grabs. Get yours at kingston.vic.gov.au/ australiaday

Save the dates

February AFLW coming to Moorabbin visit womens.afl for more information and dates

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Sunday 12 Year Award applications close.

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Come along on Friday from 1pm to 4pm for some splash-tastic fun and entertainment for the whole family. Activities include giant pool inflatables, wave pool fun, aqua disco, roving entertainment and visits from Ollie the octopus. Activities are free (normal pool entry applies).

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Keep the kids busy these school holidays with My Community Life Looking for some different things to do with the kids these school holidays? Tired of searching different sites to find activities the whole family can enjoy? Visit the My Community Life website where you can explore a range of local, family-friendly activities on offer all through January. You’ll find kids' shows, movie days, markets and much more, and what’s best is they are all on one website and all local. You’ll find an activity or event to suit all budgets. Visit mycommunitylife.com.au today and discover what’s on in your community.

My Community Life provides locals with a ‘one-stop shop’ for all groups, activities, events and volunteer opportunities within the municipality. For more information and events go to mycommunitylife.com.au

Kingston Libraries

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Kingston Arts’ iconic Pop Up Bar has been refreshed for 2020 with an expanded family friendly line-up of music, dance and entertainment as well as a summer workshop for the kids. Boasting four different themed weeks, you’re invited to join us at Kingston City Hall for fun-filled Friday nights during February as we celebrate the warm summer weather with not-to-bemissed live music, food trucks and more.

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Music with Adi Sappir

Summer Reading Club

Holiday Program

Cheltenham Library Sunday 8 December, 2.30 - 4.30pm Enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon at Cheltenham library. Hear the musical talents of Adi Sappir, a Melbourne-based cellist and vocalist, as she delivers a soothing fusion of East-meets-West delights while you read of far-off places. No bookings necessary.

This summer it’s – A Roomful of Stories. This exciting event runs from Sunday 1 December 2019 - Friday 31 January 2020 and is for independent readers aged 5 to 16. Young people and families can celebrate the stories everywhere that are just waiting to be discovered and told. Stories, joining and being in the running for heaps of prizes is FREE. See our website or come in to a branch for more details. Sponsored by the Mordialloc-Mentone Lions Club and Pan Macmillan Australia.

Keep an eye out for our summer school holiday program. It runs from Monday 6 - Friday 24 January 2020 and is jam packed with boredom-busting crafts, games, stories, movies, science, technology and special guests, including Lizzy’s Lizards, The Australian Ballet’s Dancing Story, and Tim Cope, author and adventurer. Details will be released Friday 6 December on our website and at all branches. Bookings open Friday 13 December.

Bookings essential for all events Further information at library.kingston.vic.gov.au or

1300 135 668

Kingston Libraries Chelsea: 1 Chelsea Rd Clarinda: 58A Viney St Highett: 310 Highett Rd Parkdale: 96 Parkers Rd Westall: 35 Fairbank Rd

Friday 7 February: Midsumma: Pop Up Bar and MIDSUMMA present splendorous digital artworks across The Bridge and G1 by Queer in Kingston; The Blokes, a comic trio of moustachioed escapees from the 70s; Morphology, photogenic neon jungle (selfie heaven).

Cheltenham: 12 Stanley Ave Dingley Village: 31B Marcus Rd Moorabbin: Shop 5, 1 Taylor St Patterson Lakes: 54 Thompson Rd

Culture that captures the imagination

Theatre, Music, Film, Visual Arts, Public Programs, Creative Development

Friday 14 February: Like a Valentine: Everybody Dance teaches romantic dance manoeuvres to a live band; kids make bunches of Junk Flowers in G2 while Foxy Evergreen’s tumbling scented flowers fill the halls of Kingston Arts centre (join in and make a flower crown). Dress up, dance and glow in the dark in the Neon Photo Booth and before you go, visit artisan stalls and spoil your family. Friday 21 February: Disc-OMG: Pull out your platforms and pastel-blue suit and crank up the record player with new discs from the Record Fair featuring hits from the 70s and 80s. Join Kingston’s king of silent discos, Guru Dudu, jiving through the backblocks of City Hall. Get Sequinned! And join the Disco Ball workshop in G2 and Tote the Tote: make your own screen-printed tote bags to take home your new discs.

Kingston Moviehouse

Artz Blitz

Arts Grants

Mondays 10.30am throughout the year

Entries open Friday 6 December Entries close Tuesday 10 March

Applications open Tuesday 28 January and close Friday 27 March

Kingston Arts Centre, Moorabbin

Secret theme revealed Friday 13 March

Categories: Arts Project | Community-Based Art Project | Arts Mentorships and Residencies

Friday 28 February: Good Vibrations: Sing out the last day of summer in Pub Choir led by Andrew Price and Katrina Waters (Kingston Sea Shanties). Make your own summer drinks, chill out on mats and create your own Lego sculpture. Follow the hallowed Space Goddesses as they farewell the hot season.

Moviehouse continues for 2020, and membership is now open. Enjoy a cinematic journey through the golden years of the great movie studios with fellow film buffs. Relive the excitement, adventure and romance of a bygone era, plus a few modern gems. Speak to the Box Office team to secure your 2020 membership.

Kingston Arts’ favourite community visual arts and creative writing competition returns this March – now with more than $5000 worth of prizes to be won. Artists and writers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to get involved. The competition begins when the secret theme is announced on Friday 13 March. Artists and writers will have 24 hours to create an artwork or piece of creative writing and deliver it to Kingston Arts Centre for exhibition.

The City of Kingston invites individual artists, not-for-profit art groups and organisations to apply for an Arts Grant for works or projects to be completed in 2020-2021. Please come along and join us for a free information session on Wednesday 5 February at 6pm to learn more about the three funding categories and have your questions answered. Visit the Kingston Arts website for more information and to register.

Membership $25 | Per Year

Bookings

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Kingston Arts Centre (G1 and G2) 979 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin Shirley Burke Theatre (G3) 64 Parkers Rd, Parkdale Kingston City Hall 985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin

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