An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

After the successful Green Renters workshop at the Melbourne Social Forum in April we will be starting a run of three at CERES in East Brunswick from the 5th of September.

The workshops are a practical and lively discussion of ideas on greening up your rental property. We step through the typical rental property area by area, looking in detail at what you can do as well as general lifestyle changes. There will be demonstrations and samples of some of our favourite recipes and tutorials to try and take away, showing you just how easy it is to achieve noticeable and tasty results!

The last workshop is :
21st November

All workshops run from 1 - 4pm and cost $25/$15 CERES members/concession

Visit the website. or email us to register for a workshop.

Green renters is a website for those striving to lead sustainable and ecological existences within the confines of rental property. Frustrated by constantly attending conferences and exhibitions that only provide products and advice to home owners, the website provides hints and tips for those who are unable to make major changes to a property but still intend to spend many years and call somewhere home.

We’re open for contributors, ideas, comments and proposals for projects, especially conversations about policy relating to renters and landlords.

Alongside the web site green renters is available for workshops, stalls, presentations and panels with a whole host of tips, advice and home made goodies.

Canto Coro and Joalta: Cantata Santa Maria de Iquique.

21 Nov, 3.30pm and 8pm, Collingwood Secondary College.
Tickets: $20/15. Bookings.

The theme of this classical-folkloric cantata is a historical industrial dispute that ended with the massacre of miners in the northern Chilean city of Iquique in 1907.

More information.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

This year Variety magazine is making history and bringing an international fun run down under! 2009 will be the inaugural year for the Santa Fun Run in Australia.

It is the perfect opportunity for you, your family, your friends and your work colleagues to make history whilst raising money for special children in need!

Grab your running shoes, your Santa suit and most importantly – your Christmas Spirit, and join us on Sunday 22 November and be part of the first Variety Santa Fun Run and create a sea of red at Albert Park Lake! Visit the website.

Whether you're young, old, with dog or without… if you love animals and want to help support your local community, then we need you to join us for the Knox Community Volunteers Paws for a Cause dog walk along the EastLink Trail and around Koomba Park, Wantirna, Victoria.

Its just around the corner on Sunday the 22nd of November 2009 and we are getting ready to have a fantastic, energetic day of healthy fun. The walk kicks off at 10.00am from Koomba Park, Wantirna and follows the EastLink trail up to High Street, Knoxfield.

For those of you who are feeling the morning zest, the walk will be continuing around the Koomba Park boardwalk. After walking up an appetite, a scrumptious sausage sizzle and cool refreshing drink will be available, as well as plenty to do and many competitions to be won!! Prizes will be awarded to the best dressed dog, dog and owner lookalikes, and the cutest puppy. There will also be a raffle and plenty of spot prizes.

Make sure you get your pooch’s photo with Santa . You can register on the day at Koomba Park or why not register early to receive your FREE show bag!

Registrations are $10.00 per person or $15.00 per family. Please visit the EastLink website. Phone Knox Community Volunteers on 9729 9499, or email.  All funds raised will benefit the community programs and services run by Knox Community Volunteers Inc. This event is proudly supported by ConnectEast, the owners and operators of EastLink and Linking Melbourne Authority.

Come along to the launch of 3CR's Peter Davis book 'Cravings for a spectacular Sun'.

6pm Sunday 22nd November
At MONKEY Bar, 181 St Georges Rd Nth.Fitzroy
(opposite Edinburgh Gardens and next to the Moroccan Soup Bar).

Featuring: Angela Costi, Andy Jackson, Peter Davis
and live music by Duncan Graham and The Co Accused.

ENTRY $10 and $6 including copies of the book
All proceeds from the door go to 3CR community
radio!

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

How nature has shaped the city of Melbourne

Gary Presland @ Underground Talk

6 for 6:30pm Wednesday 25 November

New International Bookshop, Trades Hall

Gary Presland is an archaeologist and historian and the author of six works of non-fiction, including Aboriginal Melbourne: The lost lands of the Kulin people and the award-winning The Place for a Village. He will talk about the circumstances that led to the writing of these books and others, and the actual process of writing such works.

"All that is left of Batman's Hill is its name. As paintings from the 1840s show, a prominent hill did once exist not far from what is now Southern Cross station. However, the growth of the railway system in the mid-19thcentury led to the elimination of the hill on which Batman's homestead once stood. Other significant changes to the natural landscape of what is now Melbourne include the removal of two bends in the Yarra near the Botanic Gardens and the creation of two islands in the river. These are just a few examples of the "lost landscape" and vanished ecosystems that Gary Presland so eloquently reconstructs in this illuminating natural history of Melbourne at the time of European settlement. However, this is much more than an exploration of how man shaped the landscape. It also shows how the rocks, soil, water, weather, flora and fauna influenced the growth and shape of the city itself." (Fiona Capp, The Age, February 19 2009)

Entry: $5/ $2 concession

More info: (ph) 9662 3744, (email)

The Collingwood Toy Library has engaged some of Melbourne’s most pre-eminent child development experts to come and speak with parents and carers of young children about the value of play.

With the support of the City of Yarra the library will be hosting a series of seminars between October and December that encourage parents to learn more about how crucial play is to their child’s development.

Guest speakers will focus on different elements of play, including using play to address behavioural issues or to stimulate a child’s language development or interest in art. Play is critical to a child’s development. It’s how they learn. These seminars will assist in giving parents the knowledge and confidence to help their children grow and develop important life skills. Our expert speakers will offer parents some practical ideas and suggestions for playing with their child and there will be plenty of toys from the library on hand to help illustrate the points being made.

The seminars are free of charge and open to all.

They will be held at the Edinburgh Gardens Community Room from 7:30pm on 29th October, 12th November, 25th November and 9th December.

Further details available by contacting Ian Campbell-Fraser on 0417 943 004.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

SEA LEVEL RISE WALK  - 'Port Phillip Rising'

21- 27 November 2009

Scientists are predicting seas will rise globally by more than a metre by the end of this century, and perhaps much more. For example, melting of the Greenland ice sheet is accelerating, it contains the equivalent of about seven metres of sea-level rise. Around the world many thousands of communities will be lost, millions of people will be displaced, and the map of the continents will be changed forever.

Walk to the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay in Victoria, marking the one metre line above the current sea level to highlight the impacts of sea level rise on people, communities and landscapes along the way. Sorrento - Port Melbourne, November 21 - 27
We aim to walk between 15 and 20 kilometres a day, and we welcome local people and organisations to join us for sections of the walk. We will hold a number of public forums on the way (possibly one in the southern Peninsula, one in Frankston, one in St Kilda). We aim to finish the walk at Port Melbourne, where we will hold a press conference.

The walk has been initiated by Friends of the Earth Melbourne in partnership with the Victorian Climate Action Centre.

We hope you can join us

Cam Walker and Damien Lawson
Click here for more info

The spirit of Eureka rebellion lives in today's battles of ordinary people!

Join the 2009 Eureka Stockade anniversary rally on Friday 27 November, 5.30pm on the steps of the State library, Swanston street.

?This year's anniversary commemoration will draw on the continuing spirit of Eureka rebellion in today's battles of ordinary people for justice and democratic rights. The battle started 155 years ago is not finished.??

A mock up contemporary Eureka Stockade will be constructed on the steps of the State Library with banners, placards and flags inside the Stockade - demands will include abolishing the ABCC, working people's rights to health and safety, renewable energy, human rights for refugees, democratic rights of communities, etc.

Speakers: ?Fr. Bob Maguire, ?Dave Noonan?, Rob Stary, ?Margaret Williamson (Eureka descendent who will also briefly talk on "Harmonisation" and OHS)?, Pamela Curr (Asylum Seekers Resource Centre), ?David Spratt (Environment Action Centre), ?Gerry Conlon (Guildford 4) and Paddy Hill (Birmingham 6).

??Unions and community groups are invited to bring union flags and banners to the stockade.
Organised by Spirit of Eureka
Endorsed by: Liberty Victoria, Victorian Trades Hall Council
Contact 0417 456 001 or email.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

Anyone affected by alcohol, or just curious, is welcome to attend the weekend which includes AA meetings, Alanon meetings, trivia night and live music.
Held at Clairvaux Hall, Reynolds Road, Highton. View details at the website.

An exhibition of inspiring work by people who have experienced road trauma opens in November.

Picture This is an exhibition giving TAC clients the opportunity to share their experiences of road trauma through art. The exhibition is for people who were artists before their accident, have taken up art since or have included art therapy in their rehabilitation.

This is the first time the TAC has held an art exhibition for clients. Several of the artists have significant injuries from road trauma, including quadriplegia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Exhibition visitors can vote for their favourite works in the People's Choice Award.

The exhibition is in Geelong from November 11 to 17 (TAC building, Level 2, 60 Brougham St, Geelong) and in Melbourne from November 20 to 29, at 15 William Street.

Anyone affected by alcohol, or just curious, is welcome to attend the weekend which includes AA meetings, Alanon meetings, trivia night and live music.
Held at Clairvaux Hall, Reynolds Road, Highton. View details at the website.

Annual Fund Raising Fete - 29 November 2009

10:00 am until 2:30 PM.

All funds raised go directly to support the Animals of the Shelter.

Pet Photos with Santa, Auctions, - 11am and 2:00 pm, Bargains at the Ops shop, Raffles, Plant, Craft, Cake, Book Stalls, Jumping Castle for the Kids, Face Painting, Devonshire Tea, Product Samples, Sausage Sizzle and Drinks, Popcorn & Fairy Floss, and lots more.

Plenty of Parking. Heaps of fun and activities for the whole family.

A Nite of Celebrating Diversity, Difference and Community Spirit... Saturday 5th of December at Bender Bar 6:30pm-Late!

ALL WELCOME!!

Featuring 10 musicians and 4 spoken word performances. Everyone gets in for only $5!

Come Join Us In Celebrating the End Of The Year!!! We Look forward to Seeing New faces (Bender Bar: 635 High Street Thornbury)

Indonesia, the new Pacific solution? Refugee rights and social justice in the Asia Pacific.

A discussion forum with Pamela Curr and Setyo Budi presented by Indonesia Solidarity Forum and the University of Melbourne Indonesian program.

Tuesday 8 December, 6pm, University of Melbourne, Cussonia Court-Room 2 - Ground floor Old Quad. 

Speakers:
Pamela Curr. Long term refugee rights activist and the Campaign Coordinator at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre. Australia: externalising borders and aping the Gaddafi/ Berlusconi agreement. Human rights trampled by political skulduggery. Has Australia lost the plot? What can we do?

Setyo Budi. Indonesia solidarity activist and presenter on 3CR's Asia Pacific Currents. Indonesian attitudes towards their government's refugee policy. What is happening inside Indonesia? Linking with the Indonesian refugee rights campaign.

For more information see our Facebook event or phone 0423527325.

Please invite your friends. Indonesia Solidarity Forum aims to establish an ongoing Australian organisation supporting justice and democracy in Indonesia.

Study Circle on Marxism and the right of oppressed nations to self-determination ...

Tuesdays, November 10, 24 and December 8, 7:00 PM

The Freedom Socialist Party fights for self-determination for Australia’s Aboriginal nations. We believe that therecan never be a just society on this continent while its original people remaindispossessed of their lands.  Whatdo we mean by self-determination and how does it apply in the 21st Century? Find out! Join this three-session study of what constitutes a nation and whysocialists fight for the liberation of oppressed nations around the globe.

The study group commences Tuesday 10 November and continues 24 November and 8 December.

Dinner will be served at 6:30 pm for a $7 donation and sessions commence at 7 pm.

The venue is the Solidarity Salon, 580 SydneyRoad, Brunswick. Take an Upfield Line train to Anstey or a North Coburg tram toStewart Street. Plenty of free parking is available at the rear. Enter from Staley Street.

For copies or reading materials or for moreinformation call 9388-0062 or email 

The Collingwood Toy Library has engaged some of Melbourne’s most pre-eminent child development experts to come and speak with parents and carers of young children about the value of play.

With the support of the City of Yarra the library will be hosting a series of seminars between October and December that encourage parents to learn more about how crucial play is to their child’s development.

Guest speakers will focus on different elements of play, including using play to address behavioural issues or to stimulate a child’s language development or interest in art. Play is critical to a child’s development. It’s how they learn. These seminars will assist in giving parents the knowledge and confidence to help their children grow and develop important life skills. Our expert speakers will offer parents some practical ideas and suggestions for playing with their child and there will be plenty of toys from the library on hand to help illustrate the points being made.

The seminars are free of charge and open to all.

They will be held at the Edinburgh Gardens Community Room from 7:30pm on 29th October, 12th November, 25th November and 9th December.

Further details available by contacting Ian Campbell-Fraser on 0417 943 004.

Sarah Mackintosh - The Bender Bar - 635 High St, Thornbury.

Thursday 10 December, 9pm

Sarah Mackintosh released her debut album 'Kismet' in October and has had a great response and received some support from community radio around the country. This gig will see Sarah's return to The Bender Bar, one of her favourite intimate venues for a laid back Thursday evening. Her album is available online through Waterfront records or on her website.

Walk Against Warming is Australia's biggest day of climate change action.

This year, we’re sending a safe climate message to the world. Are you in?

12pm State Library, Swanston Street. As world leaders are gathering in Copenhagen to discuss what action they are prepared to take on climate change, we'll be walking down Swanston Street to Princes Bridge, where we'll form a giant human sign to send them a message that Australians want a safe climate future.

Details at waw.org.au. Please RSVP if attending.

Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary invites you to come on Saturday, 12 December for Carols by Barnlight from 4 pm to 8 pm.

Meet and greet over 150 rescued farm animals, take the farm tour and learn the animals' stories, enjoy a delicious vegan barbeque and settle into the barn for carol singing!

Help us celebrate the true meaning of Christmas - kindness and compassion to ALL beings. at Edgar's Mission Farm Sanctuary 365 McHarg's Road, Willowmavin (via Kilmore 3764).
Free Entry.
Email or phone 0408 397 301.

 

The Conch LATIN FIESTA

Let the Refugees in!

7pm, Saturday, December 12

MUA Hall 46 - 54 Ireland St West Melbourne

Join THE CONCH & friends to support the struggle to let refugees into Australia, to celebrate another year of solidarity and activism, another year of revolution in Latin America & another year of comradeship in Melbourne!
go to www.theconch.org …
Info ph Jo 0435 519 610 or Roberto 0425 182 994.
Bar & food available. Entry $10/5.
Proceeds to the Refugee Action Collective (RAC-Vic), Centre for Latin America Studies & Solidarity (CLASS) & Direct Action Activist Centre.

All Nations Soccer Cup - Charity Tournament

Sunday 13 December at Footscray Hockey Club
McIvor Reserve, Fogarty Avenue, Footscray (Mel Ref 41 F10)

Come along and support our communities.

Activities on the day include a jumping castle, face painting, music, entertainment, and sausage sizzle.

Presented by the Rotary Club of Footscray in partnership with the Ethio-Australian Sports Federation, AASA and Footscray United Soccer Club.

Start time is 10am, and the day includes an exhibition match at midday between Victoria Police and the African All Stars.

For more information please contact Robert Tripp, Coordinator: 0412 136 856 or email

 

The City of Kingston proudly presents Carols By The Bay, one of Melbourne’s premier Christmas celebrations, on Sunday, December 20, 2009 at the Peter Scullin Reserve, Beach Road and Pier Road, Mordialloc.

More than 10,000 people are expected to attend the event that will kick off with pre-concert festivities at 6:30pm, followed by the main concert at 8:15pm and a spectacular fireworks finale at 10:15pm.

Popular Australian singer/songwriter Mark Seymour will be the headline act at the Carols by the Bay which will once again be hosted by Daryl Cotton.

FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Carols Concert – featuring some of Australia’s favourite entertainers including: Mark Seymour, Annalisa Kerrigan, Jane Clifton, Nichaud Fitzgibbon, Richard Thomas, Paul Williamson, Troy McMillin and the Airforce Band, Russell Robertson, Rebecca Barnard and Gorgi Coghlan.

• The Great Gizmo Show pre-concert entertainment - a highly interactive performance for children and adults alike including magic show, uni-cycling and fire juggling.

• Fireworks Spectacular- kicking off at 10:15pm Carols by the Bay is an alcohol-free and dog-free event. Reserved seating is available in front of the stage for $11 a seat (limited seating available).

To book, phone Hazel Pierce on 9580 8841. Alternatively, bring your picnic rug and find a free spot on the lawn area. For more information, visit www.kingston.vic.gov.au or phone the Council on 1300 653 356. Sponsored By: Brighton Hyundai Leader Newspapers