It’s time for Banyule City Council to get ready for the upcoming Council elections.
There are some pretty strict rules in place regarding how Council staff can communicate with our community during this time so unfortunately this will be our last email newsletter for a few weeks.
We’ll also be putting a hold on our Facebook pages and other communciations.
But never fear!  We’re still here working away on amazing arts projects for you and we’ll tell you all about them once we get back online.
In the meantime, here’s a heads up about some exciting events and projects that are coming up.

Malahang Community Festival

Sunday 18 November
11am – 4pm
Join us at Malahang Reserve in Heidelberg West for this wonderful commnuity fun day.  There will be heaps of FREE events for the whole family, a sausage sizzle, live music and lots more.
For more information keep an eye on the Banyule City Council website.

Help us plan Banyule Festival

We’re looking for local community members to be a part of a Banyule Festival Advisory Group.  You’ll help us during the planning stage’s advising on programming, marketing and community engagement.
If you are interested in being a part of this group please contact the Festival and Events Coordinator on 9490 4222 or email arts@banyule.vic.gov.au.

Mark this in your diary!

Carols by Candlelight
Saturday 15 December
Poulter Reserve, Greensborough
Pack a picninc rug, jump on the train and join us at Poulter Reserve for a fantastic celebration of summer and the holiday season.
Host Jodie J Hill will welcome you and a range of performers including choirs, a big band, an animal zoo and, of course, Santa!
See you there!
If you live in the South of the Citry don’t worry the Hurstbridge Line Train stops right alongside Poulter Reserve.

Senior’s Festival

There are lots of ways to get involved for senior’s this month including arts and cultural activities.

Rona Green leads a FREE Creative Collage workshop on Wednesday October 3 at Banyule Art Space.

For more info call 9490 4222 – bookings essential.

Performers needed…

Thousands of people come from all over Victoria to visit The Boulevard Christmas Lights in Ivanhoe.
If your choir, band or group (acoustic) would like to perform to the crowds then please email
ashlee.arnold@banyule.vic.gov.au expressing your interest.
The Boulevard Lights will run from 15 – 24 December in Ivanhoe.
Local artists will be programmed first.

Emily Xiao Wang and the Virtuoso String Quartet – Sunday October 7, 2pm @ Arden Crescent Uniting Church.  To book phone 9457  2595

Dala Minida’s present a double bill including ‘THIRST’ and ‘PRIDE’ a new work from St Helena’s senior drama students.  October 24 – 26.  To book www.trybooking.com/33146

Circus Oz are now looking for participants to be part of the Blackrobatics Program.  For more info visit www.circusoz.com or email  joshuabond@circusoz.com.au

‘Drawing Life’ by Marcello Di’Amico @ the Light Factory Gallery, October 3 – 28.  Visit www.thelightfactorygallery.com.au for more info

Wetland Care National Art and Photography Competition closing November 9.  www.wetlandcare.com.au

Greensborough RSL Community Grants closing 21 October visit www.banyule.smartygrants.com.au

Little Eltham Theatre presents Dominic Finley in a Neil Diamond Tribute Show, October 6.  www.littleelthamtheatre.org.au

International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICNW) ‘Hiroshima Exhibition’ at Gas Works, October 9 – 27.  www.icanw.org