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sand sculpting now open at Frankston Waterfront

Visit Frankston Waterfront between Boxing Day and Anzac Day to see iconic Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Star Wars characters reimagined in sand as part of this year’s Sand Sculpting Australia exhibition.More than 3,500 tonnes of sand is carved into unique, detailed and enormous sculptures featuring popular Disney Princesses and legendary Marvel heroes. There’s something for all ages including:• Elsa and Anna from Disney’s Frozen• Buzz and Woody from Disney Pixar’s

Toy Story• Star Wars including the dark side’s Darth

Vader• Marvel’s Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain

America, the Incredible Hulk and ThorInside the event are children’s activities, including sand carving in the sand workshop area and art and craft.

On weekends and school holidays there will be roving entertainment and free face painting. Special events and family days are offered throughout the season.

The exhibition is also a popular venue for birthday parties.

Open HoursDecember and January Daily, 10am–6pm

February, March, April Monday to Thursday, 10am–4pm Friday to Sunday, 10am–6pmPublic Holidays, 10am–6pm

This is a family-friendly event, smoke-free and alcohol is not permitted. Dogs are not permitted in the exhibition (with the exception of guide dogs, hearing guide dogs and guide dogs in training). Wheelchair access is provided.

Ticket PricesAdults $13.50Concession $11 Children (ages 3–12years) $10 Children under 3 Free Family (2 adults, 2 children) $40Extra children $6Pre-booked Group* 15+ people $8 each

20+ people $7 each*Guided tour extra $40 per group. Pre-book to receive group discount (03) 5986 6684 or admin@sandstormevents.com.auTickets at the gate are cash only or pre-purchase using eftpos/credit card from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront. Details: 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com

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Reader CompetitionDetails on page 4

Open Daily from 10am, Friday 26 December 2014 until Sunday 26 April 2015510N Nepean Highway, Frankston

Customer ServicePhone: 1300 322 322Email: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au

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Civic Centre30 Davey Street, Frankston Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.20am–5pmSeaford Customer Service Centre120 Nepean Highway, Seaford

Langwarrin Customer Service CentreShop 6, Gateway Village Shopping CentreCranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin

Carrum Downs Library and Customer Service Centre203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs

Visitor Information Centre7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Open 7 days, 9am–5pmPhone: 1300 322 842visitfrankston.com

Hoon Hotline: 1800 66 4666 (1800 NO HOON)Graffiti Removal: 1800 66 8247 (1800 NO TAGS)Printed on stock sourced from sustainable farmed forests.

Frankston Waterfront Festival ................. Wrap

Sand Sculpting ................................ Front page

Your Council ..................................................... 2

Liveable City ..................................................... 3

Enjoy Every Moment .................................. 4–5

School Holiday Activities ............................ 6–7

Sustainable City ............................................... 8

Our Community ............................................... 9

Neighbourhood Houses ................................ 10

Frankston Arts Centre ....................................11

Around Our City ............................................. 12

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The Frankston Waterfront Festival offers you a chance to join in many activities or take the opportunity to relax and celebrate our beautiful foreshore this summer.Drop into our award-winning Visitor Information Centre

where you will be greeted with a friendly smile, helpful staff and volunteers and you will leave with a lot of information on the many attractions that you can visit. This includes the amazing Sand Sculpting exhibition where all our favourite

Cr Sandra Mayer with her sons, following her election as Frankston City Mayor in November 2014

It is a great honour and privilege to have been elected Mayor of Frankston City for a second time, and I thank my colleagues for their support.Thank you to the residents of Frankston City for supporting Council’s State election Speak up for Frankston campaign.Council will work with the new Victorian Government to achieve the following election commitments:

• $50 million to redevelop the Frankston transit interchange

• $175 million to duplicate Thompsons Road • $25 million to build a new Higher Education

and Student Hub at Chisholm Frankston• Full diamond interchange for Ballarto Road as

part of the upgrade of Western Port Highway • Removal of the Overton Road level crossingWe will continue to advocate for funding to meet our other advocacy priorities including:• A waste transfer station• Upgraded regional sporting facilities• An integrated health and human services hub• Frankston foreshore completionBy working with the State and Federal governments, the community and all members of Council, I look forward to helping create better opportunities and outcomes for Frankston City residents.Cr Sandra MayerMayor

Frankston City’s new mayor

Frankston City Council’s Annual Report is now available and lists Council’s performance against the Council Plan from 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.Some report highlights include:• $61m of capital works projects undertaken• 923 new dwellings in Frankston City• 131,707 phone calls answered by

Customer Relations• 72 per cent of planning decisions made within

the statutory deadline of 60 days• $20m in work won by local businesses

through the Buy Local Program• 1412 people attended business growth

workshops• Nearly 13,000 square metres of graffiti

removed from 869 sites• 45,000 people attended Frankston’s

Christmas Festival of Lights

• 35,000 people attended the Frankston Waterfront Festival

• 24,543 people attended 1011 library programs for children and adults

• 13,200 young people attended activities at youth hangouts

• 3897 trees planted on nature strips and in parks and reserves

• 8.7kg waste to landfill per household per week

Copies of the Annual Report are available online visit: frankston.vic.gov.au or from local libraries and Council Customer Service Centres, phone 1300 322 322.

annual report out now

‘Friends, Foes & Super Heroes’ have been carefully crafted by expert sand sculptors.The new year presents Council with the task of following up with the State Government on the commitments to make our community a better place. A high priority is to see work on the ground around the Frankston Transit Interchange. Your support for Council’s ‘Speak up for Frankston’ election campaign was outstanding and you did make a difference. Council is commencing the next budget process and I would like to assure you Council will continue to provide services and projects that reflect the community’s needs. Dennis HovendenChief Executive Officer

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Liveable City

• Graffiti removal

• Dumped rubbish

• Litter at local parks and reserves

• Parking across driveways and footpaths

• Dogs off-leash

• Limited footpath access from overhanging branches

More than 7700 customer requests were received by Council in the three months between August and October 2014 with an average on-time resolution rate of 93 per cent.

Council allocates priorities and responds as quickly as possible in line with set service standards.

Phone 1300 322 322 correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au

phone police on 000 for ...• Monkey bikes in use

• Graffiti in progress

• Children/pets left in cars

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Summer RestrictionsDogs are not permitted on Frankston or Seaford beaches between 9.30am and 7.30pm during:» December» January» February» March

Dogs are permitted at other times – provided they are on leash.There are no free-roam beach areas in Frankston City.

Community Transport driver Dorothy Penny, left, with bus passenger Thelma Stewart

Frankston resident Thelma Stewart is a regular passenger on Council’s Community Transport bus which helps local seniors to access services, shopping and more for the cost of a gold coin donation.

transport alternative for Local seniorsThelma will celebrate her 100th birthday this April and lives independently with her daughter. She catches the Council bus to visit Frankston Library each fortnight to select new books and chat with the other friendly regulars.

If you don’t drive, or are considering giving up driving, Council’s Community Transport provides a safe, friendly and reliable service to eligible Frankston City residents, who may find accessing public or private transport difficult.

This door to door service operates Monday to Friday on a fixed timetable to various locations and enables senior residents to continue to actively participate in local life.

For more information and to determine eligibility please contact Council’s Active Ageing and Disability Services Intake Officers, phone 9784 1933.

Frankston City Council, Peninsula Health and Mornington Peninsula Shire are pleased to present the updated Physical Activity Directory for Older People, listing over 200 groups in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula.There are many types of activities including: gentle exercises; walking/cycling; strengthening programs; water exercises; leisure and dancing.Each listing includes the cost, times/day, a description of the session and any prerequisites. The directory is available online peninsulahealth.org.au/agestrong or order a free copy by contacting Karyn Seymour, Agestrong Network Coordinator 5976 9071 or agestrong@phcn.vic.gov.au

Keeping active

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Victoria Police shares these tips for looking after yourself, and your friends or neighbours during the summer heat:• Drink plenty of water, even if you don’t

feel thirsty• Keep yourself cool, use wet towels or have

a cool (not cold) shower• Use your air-conditioner if you have one and

close doors to other areas of your home to keep your room cooler

• Spend time in air-conditioned buildings like shopping centres, libraries or community centres

• Close curtains or blinds and where possible, use outdoor blinds

• Stay out of the sun during the hottest parts of the day

• Eat smaller meals more often and include cold meats and salads

• Avoid strenuous exercise, even gardening. Wait until it is cooler to do these activities

• Store medications appropriately as heat may affect their composition

24 hour health advice is available with NURSE-ON-CALL 1300 60 60 24. Emergencies 000.

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Experience the vibrant world of Latin America, Portugal and Spain with the ninth annual Ventana Fiesta offering a month long celebration in Frankston City.

Ventana OpeningFriday 27 February, 7pm, Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre• Marco Polo in Piñata – an interactive

installation• Treasures of the Pachamama –

indigenous food trail • Elixir – a performance installationFREE event. RSVP: 9784 1896

Ventana Arte27 February to 29 March, Cube 37 and Frankston Arts CentreFREE events including exhibitions, performance installations and interactive education programs• Memoir of a carapace: Stolen

by Paola Aguanta• Conexión by Jesús Moreta• Marco Polo in Piñata by Ramón Martínez

Mendoza• Treasures of the Pachamama – interactive

Pre-Colombian food trail and more by Chilean-Australian collective

• Sand and Magma, The Legacy of the Ocean by Michael Ayala

• Galápagos Surreal by Fernando Espinosa Chauvín

• Arts and crafts from the Andean countries – displayed in the foyer boxes and for sale

February – March 2015

Ventana Street FiestaSaturday 14 March, 12–7pmFrankston Beach ceremony at 12pm followed by dancing, food, music and more in Wells Street from 12.30pm

Ventana CulturaMarch (various dates), Frankston City LibrariesFREE events including bilingual storytelling in Spanish and Portuguese, world movies and live music Sundays in the Library

Ventana MúsicaThursday 26 March, 8pm, Frankston Arts CentreMy Latin Heart – José Carbo with Slava and Leonard Grigoryian

Internationally acclaimed singer joined by classical guitarists offering stunning strings and tantalising tangoTickets: $30–$49. Bookings: thefac.com.au or 9784 1060

Ventana ClosingThursday 26 March, 6.30pm, Cube 37Come and see how the interactive installations evolved throughout Ventana Fiesta and enjoy a guided tour throughout the Ventana exhibitions and more.

Sand Sculpting Australia Reader CompetitionWin a Disney Pack or one of 10 family passesQuestion: Which Disney, Pixar, Marvel or Star Wars character would you like to be, and why? (in 25 words or less)Answer:

Your Name:

Age:

Address:

Phone:

Email:

⃝ Yes, I would like to receive Frankston City e-news

Post your answer to:Sand Sculpting Competition, Media and Communications, Frankston City CouncilPO Box 490, FRANKSTON VIC 3199Or: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.auEntries close: Friday 23 January 2015Winners will be notified by Friday 30 January 2015Privacy Statement: Personal information will be used solely for the purpose of entering the Friends Foes & Super Heroes competition. Personal information will not be passed onto any third party without your permission.

Schools, Teachers, ParentsVentana Education Program Term 1, 2015Workshops and guided tours, tailored to the needs of your primary, secondary and tertiary students in English and/or Spanish language, VSL and VCE by request. Includes interactive installations and Andean music with Asian roots, pre-Colombian rituals and ancient food workshops. Enquiries: 9784 1896

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twilight jazzat Cruden Farm

Treat your family and friends to a holiday to remember with the help of the Frankston Visitor Guide 2015.

Your best source of information about activities, attractions, dining, shopping and events locally, you can use it to create the perfect family holiday, artistic experience, indulgent getaway or outdoor adventure.

Including maps and other useful information, this guide will help you and your visitors ‘enjoy every moment’ in Frankston.

To receive your copy in time for summer, contact the team at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre or download a copy: visitfrankston.com

Vote for your Favourite SculptureMelbourne based artist Matthew Harding is the recipient of the prestigious McClelland Award 2014 at the McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery in Langwarrin.Matthew has been awarded a cash prize of $100,000 for his work Void 2014 (pictured) as part of the McClelland Sculpture Survey & Award – open until Sunday 19 July 2015.Sonia Payes is the recipient of the $30,000 McClelland Achievement Prize (MAP) for her work Re:Generation 2014. The MAP prize also

sculpture Finalists at mcClelland includes a solo exhibition during the McClelland Sculpture Survey 2016.Visit the Sculpture Park to see if you agree with the judge’s choice. The other 31 finalists are also on display along the bushland garden and walkway – creating a family-friendly day out.Voting is now open for the $20,000 Frankston City People’s Choice Award and the winner will be announced in April 2015. Vote by 5 April and you could win either a Sofitel Escape package or Quest Serviced Apartments Frankston weekend getaway.Collect a voting form from inside the gallery.McClelland Café is also on-site or you can enjoy a picnic in the beautiful grounds.

McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery390 McClelland Drive, LangwarrinOpen Tuesday to Sunday (closed Mondays and some public holidays)Entry: by donation

mcclellandgallery.com or 9789 1671

discover more in Frankstonwith the FREE Frankston Visitor Guide

Frankston Visitor Information Centre7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront, phone 1300 322 842.

Copies also available from Council Customer Service Centres.

McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery’s annual fundraising eventSaturday 28 February, 4–8pmCruden Farm, enter via Cranhaven Road, Langwarrin

Featuring:• mrs sippy jazz band with Pippa Wilson• Dukes of Debonaire• The Beckitt Brothers• Frankston High School Senior Stage Band

Bring your picnic basket, rug, table and chairs, sit back and enjoy the surrounds of Cruden Farm’s gardens and lakes.

Browse the gift stall or purchase wine, soft drink, tea, coffee or gourmet sausages.

Tickets: $20 pre-purchased up to 3pm Friday 27 February; on the day $25

Children under 12 are free

Bookings: 9789 1671 or mcclellandgallery.com

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VISITOR GUIDE 2015

Sunday 22 March 2015Frankston City will again be host to the IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship Melbourne in March.

Ironman save the dateThe event includes:

• 3.8km swim at Frankston Waterfront

• 180km bike leg through Frankston City’s streets heading north along the south-bound carriageway of EastLink

• 42.2km run beginning at Frankston Waterfront before the triathletes travel along the north-bound section of Nepean Highway – onto the finish line in St Kilda.

More information about the event including road closures will be published in the March 2015 edition of Frankston City News, online ironmanmelbourne.com or phone 1300 835 411.

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School Holiday Activities

Free unless specifiedBookings essential: 9784 1020Lego in the LibraryThursday 8 January, 2.30pmCarrum Downs LibrarySuitable for all ages

Crocodile Storytime and CraftFriday 9 January, 10.30am Seaford Junior Library, Seaford Community Centre, Station StreetSuitable for ages 2–6

Lego in the LibraryMonday 12 January, 2.30pm Frankston LibrarySuitable for all ages

Frankston City LibrariesFish Storytime and CraftFriday 16 January, 10.30am Seaford Junior LibrarySuitable for ages 2–6

ScientwistsMonday 19 January, 10.30am Carrum Downs LibraryJoin the Scientwists for an action-packed interactive science showCost: $5 per child, suitable for ages 5+

Movie SingalongTuesday 20 January, 10.30am Frankston LibraryThis 2013 computer-animated musical fantasy-comedy features the journey of a fearless princess, a rugged iceman, his loyal pet reindeer and a snowman. Can you guess what it might be? Suitable for all ages

Bunnings Craft WorkshopThursday 22 January, 2pm Carrum Downs LibrarySuitable for ages 5–12

Summer Reading Clubuntil Friday 23 January Frankston City Libraries

Choose your own adventure, register your reading record and enter the draw to win an iPod touch and other prizes.Suitable for ages 5 and above. Register: summerreadingclub.org.au/theclub

Hot Arts for Cool KidsMonday 12 JanuaryTuesday 13 JanuaryThursday 15 JanuaryFriday 16 JanuaryStay cool this Summer at Hot Arts and join the fun with our ‘Water’ themed workshops from 10am–12.30pm. Enjoy creating your own artworks using woodwork, construction using recycled materials, sewing, painting and so much more. Suitable for children aged 5–12, must be accompanied by an adult.Cost: $15 / $10 each additional child per sessionBookings: 9784 1060

Circus Fun for EveryoneTuesday 20 JanuaryAges 5–7: 10.30am–12pmAges 8–13: 1–3pmCome and meet fabulous funky circus trainers and have a go at tumbling, hooping, juggling, spinning plates, acro-balance, aerials and much more. No prior experience is required. Life really is a circus. Cost: $25 each session.Bookings: 9784 1060

Frankston arts Centre Cube 37

Hot Arts for Cool KidsSchool Holiday ProgramCube 37 @ Frankston Arts CentreMonday 12, Tuesday 13, Thursday 15,Friday 16 January, 10am-12.30pm

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‘Pines Pool’ is an outdoor swimming centre with quality facilities for all age groups and skill levels.A water slide operates on hot days. To avoid disappointment please phone 9786 4568 to confirm whether the slide is in use.Corner Forest Drive and Lehmann Crescent, Frankston NorthPhone: 9786 4568Open: Monday to Friday, 6am–7pm Weekends, 8am–6pm

pines Forest aquatic Centre

390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin, 9789 1671 Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am–5pmmcclellandgallery.com

PetalmaniaThursday 15 January, 11am–12.30pmCreate some giant flowers of your own inspired by ‘Wallflowers’ pictured from Christopher Langton’s current Map:12 exhibition showing until 8 February.

Catch the SunFriday 16 January, 11am–12.30pmMake your own sun catcher inspired by some of the sculptures.

Both activities for ages 8 and above or ages 6 and 7 with adult help. Cost: $10Bookings: 9789 1671Free ActivitiesNGV Express Yourself! Kids on Tour Tuesday 20 January to Thursday 22 January, 11am–1pm Activities include: Australian animal paper folding, pasta-bling and beard/necklace making.No need to book, just drop-in to the shaded area in front of the Gallery. Recommended for ages 4–10 but all ages welcome. Parental supervision required.

mcClelland sculpture park + gallery

Bunnings Craft WorkshopTuesday 13 January, 10.30am Frankston LibrarySuitable for ages 5–12

Creative CraftWednesday 14 January, 2pm Carrum Downs LibrarySuitable for ages 3–7

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• Open to all ages, children to be accompanied by an adult

• BYO hat, water bottle, sunscreen and snack

Lower Sweetwater Creek, Frankston SouthTuesday 6 January, 9.30–11.30am

Studio Park, LangwarrinWednesday 28 January, 9.30–11.30am

Seaford Wetlands Bike RideWednesday 14 January, 9.30–11.30amSuitable for children aged over 8, accompanied by an adult. BYO bicycle, helmet, water bottle, sunscreen and snack

Aboriginal Bush Foods WalkTuesday 20 January, 9.30–11.30amGeorge Pentland Botanic Gardens, Frankston

junior explorer activities• For ages 6–12, accompanied by an adult• BYO hat, water bottle, sunscreen and snack

Upper Sweetwater Creek, Frankston South Wednesday 7 January, 9.30–11.30am

Belvedere Bushland Reserve, SeafordTuesday 13 January, 9.30–11.30am

Frankston Foreshore Wednesday 21 January, 9.30–11.30am

Oakwood Reserve, Carrum DownsTuesday 27 January, 9.30–11.30am

Cost: $5 per bookingBookings: visitfrankston.com or 1300 322 842

guided ranger Walks and rides

Frankston Youth Central, 60A Playne Street, Frankston (next to Frankston Library)Bookings required: 9768 1366

FREE YMCA Skate Clinic Tuesday 6 January, 1–4pm

Dolphin Boat Tour, $15 Wednesday 7 January, 11am–3.30pm

Beach Day, $7 Thursday 8 January, 10am–3pm

FREE Arthurs Seat Adventures, Friday 9 January, 10.30am–3.30pm

Hoyts Cinema, $5 Tuesday 13 January, time to be confirmed

Geelong Water Park, $25 Wednesday 14 January, 8.30am–5.30pm

Moonlight Cinema, $15 Thursday 15 January, 7–11.30pm

Enchanted Maze and Tree Surfing, $25 Friday 16 January, 11am–4pm

Horse Riding, $20 Tuesday 20 January, 11am–4pm

Fun Fields, $25 Wednesday 21 January, 8.30am–5.30pm

Yarra River Cruise, $17 Thursday 22 January, 10am–5.30pm

Police Boat and Biscuit, $10 Friday 23 January, 9am–3pm

Frankston youth CentralActivities and excursions for ages 12–17

Youth Hangouts Holiday Open HoursDetails: 9768 1366 Frankston North Hangout, Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre:• Hangout, Wednesday 7 January, 1–4pm• Drop-in, Tuesday 13 January, 1–4pm• Hangout, Thursday 15 January, 1–4pm• Drop-in, Thursday 22 January, 1–4pmKaringal Hangout, Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre:• Cooking, Thursday 15 January, 1–4pm• Big Screen Movie and snacks,

Friday 23 January, 12.30–4pmSeaford Hangout, 41 Railway Parade:• Fishing Fun, Friday 16 January, 1–4pmCarrum Downs Hangout, Lyrebird Community Centre:• Ready Steady Cook, Monday 19 January,

10am–2pmFrankston South Hangout, Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre:• Music Workshop, Tuesday 20 January, 1–4pmFRESH Recording Studio, Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre:• Thursday 8 January, 1–4pmPines Pool, Forest Drive, Frankston North:• Meet at the pool, $3 includes lunch,

Monday 12 January, 11am–4pm• Meet at the pool, $3 includes lunch,

Monday 19 January, 11am–4pm

Please note: program is subject to change

Bring your visiting friends and family to the Award-winning Frankston Visitor Information Centre for holiday ideas, activities, itineraries and much more.The friendly staff and volunteers provide local knowledge as well as maps and advice on dining, tours, events and attractions for your Mornington Peninsula experience. They can even find somewhere for your visitors to stay.The Centre has a range of guided walking maps plus suggested itineraries covering art galleries, gardens and nature, Sunday drives, and Wednesday wanders plus kids’ days out. The staff can help you enjoy every moment in Frankston.The Centre is also an Australian Made retail supporter business with a wide variety of art, local produce, clothing, and jewellery. Myki visitor packs and public transport information are also available.

hosting visitors this summer

Frankston Visitor Information Centre7N Pier Promenade, Frankston WaterfrontOpen seven days, 9am–5pmvisitfrankston.com or 1300 322 842

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Sustainable City

Put your items in the bin loose so they can be sorted and recycled.To find out how to get it right visit www.getitrightbinnight.vic.gov.au

Visit www.getitrightbinnight.vic.gov.au or contact your local council

ON BIN NIGHTGET IT RIGHT

Sunday 1 March 2015Grab your gloves, friends and family and help keep Frankston City clean and beautiful. Taking part in Clean Up Australia Day is a simple way you can make a difference to the local environment. Register your own Clean Up site or volunteer at a site near you. If you would like some help promoting your site and attracting volunteers, please email Council by Friday 6 February: correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.auIf you are an individual, school or business wanting to clean up an area on a day other than 1 March, you can register your site for any day of the year as a part of ‘Clean Up Australia Every Day’. Clean Up Australia will send you all the information and materials you need.cleanup.org.au

Clean up australia day

Drop off your Unwanted Household ChemicalsSaturday 7 February, 8am to 4pm, Seaford – site address provided upon registration Dispose of unwanted – and potentially dangerous – household chemicals through the Detox your Home FREE service coming to Seaford on Saturday 7 February.Detox your Home is a safe, free and easy-to-use service to dispose of common toxic chemicals such as:• Acids and aerosol cans• Brake fluid and car wax• Cooking oil and coolant• Detergents and drain cleaners• Fire extinguishers and fuels• Pesticides, paint stripper and pool chemicalsFor a full list of accepted items, visit sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxyourhomeThis service helps reduce the risk of poisoning, environmental pollution and bushfire hazards, and the items are recycled for recovery and diverted from landfill.Registration is required to manage traffic flow and avoid queues on the day.Register at sustainability.vic.gov.au/detoxmobile or phone 1800 353 233

detox your homeMyth Busting:One of the biggest misunderstandings about plastic recycling is that you need to look for the recycling symbol or code 1 to 7 to recycle it. This is actually not true. The recycling symbol and numbers 1 to 7 show what type of plastic the item is made from. The recycling industry has evolved since the code was introduced and it is no longer relevant for recycling.In Frankston City, as well as most municipalities in Victoria, all firm plastic packaging (e.g. yogurt containers and shampoo bottles) can be recycled – even if the packaging doesn’t have a symbol or code on it.Soft flexible plastics like plastic bags, bubble wrap and cling wrap cannot be recycled in your yellow lidded recycling bin, even if the plastics carry a recycling symbol or code 1 to 7. Apply the scrunch test: If you can easily scrunch it in one hand – don’t put it in your recycling bin.Please do not put any soft flexible plastics in your recycling bin. Instead, take them to Coles to recycle through their soft plastic recycling program or to the Frankston Civic Centre or Frankston Library to put in Council’s Specialty Recycling Hubs (pictured below).For more information on plastic recycling, visit getitrightbinnight.vic.gov.au

recycling plastics

Cr Rebekah Spelman with Malcolm Jansen from the Frankston Softball Club based at Robinsons Park

Council is investing in a $500,000 recycled water project to keep Robinsons Park and Frankston Golf Club green year-round and save precious drinking water.The Robinsons Road Recycled Water Project is a joint venture between Council, the State Government and Frankston Golf Club.

This work will make Class A recycled water available to irrigate Robinsons Park in Frankston – which is home to local softball and baseball clubs – as well as Frankston Golf Club.

The project involves constructing a small pump station at Baxter Park to utilise recycled water from the South Eastern Outfall connection. From there, the water will be pumped along a 7.55 kilometre long pipeline which will be built to the club and park.

The project could potentially save up to 76 megalitres of drinking water used at the sites each year, along with improving playing surfaces and drought-proofing these two assets.

This is a major step in Council’s ongoing plans to drought-proof the City’s sports grounds, parks and gardens to support the health and wellbeing of local residents.

Works are due for completion mid 2015.

robinsons road recycled Water project

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Our Community

Student Discounts, Giveaways and Special OffersSplash card gives students exclusive giveaways, job updates and special offers from participating local businesses in Frankston’s city centre. Any student attending secondary or tertiary education is eligible to register for a card. To register or update your details, visit: splashcard.com.auParticipating businesses include: Cold Rock, Strike Bowling, Trigger Brothers and Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar. Some new businesses this year include: • The Groove Train• Tunzafun • Coffee Club• Peninsula GamersCheck out Splash Card Frankston on Facebook and Twitter for updates on events, jobs, offers and giveaways.

Wednesday 4 March 2015, 7–9am, Gunnamatta Room, Mornington Racecourse, 1 Racecourse Road, Mornington

International Women’s day breakfast

Frankston North Rotary with the Rotary Club of Frankston and Rotary Peninsula 2.0 invite you to join this International Women’s Day celebration with breakfast and guest speakers on the “Women of Strength” theme.

Tickets on sale from mid-January until Friday 20 February, $40 per person. Individual bookings and tables of 10 welcome. Contact Judi McKee 5975 1030 or judith.mckee1@optus.com.au

Supporting seniors and people with disabilities

Victoria Police members with Frankston Community Register volunteers Sandra and Sue

The Frankston Community Register records information about your next of kin or doctor, and optional medical details, for emergency access by police. If required, this information can be given to paramedics or the fire brigade.This is a free service run by accredited volunteers operating from Carrum Downs Police Station.If required, the Register will also provide regular phone calls to check on resident welfare.To register:Office hours: Monday to Friday, 10am–12pm Phone: 8770 4126 or frankstoncommunityregister.fra@gmail.com

Frankston Community registerSunday 29 March 2015‘The community you want starts at your front door”Neighbour Day is the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbours and feel part of your community.Residents and community groups in Frankston City often make the most of Neighbour Day to host an event or invite their neighbours for a cuppa or barbecue.If you are planning to organise an event in support of Neighbour Day, Council can assist by providing advice and helping to plan and promote your event.For information and assistance, please contact Wazed Ali by 12 February, phone 1300 322 322 or email wazed.ali@frankston.vic.gov.au

neighbour day

Bookings are now open for free and friendly Parent Education sessions including: Sleep and Settling, Positive Play and Behaviour, Foods for Baby, Creative Play, Newborn Communication, Toilet Training and – new this year – Post Baby Core Strength and Mum and Bub Wellbeing.Immunisation sessions are also free. No need to book. Bring along your child’s Medicare card and Childhood Health Record Book.Brochures detailing session dates, times and venues are available from Council Customer Service, Maternal and Child Heath Centres and frankston.vic.gov.au Cube 37

Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street, Frankston

Art show Tue 20 Jan – Sat 7 Feb 2015Mon to Fri 9 – 5 Sat 10 – 4

PeninsulaHealth

Celebration DaySat 7 Feb 2015 11 – 3BBQ, stalls, local services, rainbow families, hands-on art, information for all ages, guest speaker Tony Briffa (human rights activist), and more…

Information03 9784 7990healthpromotion@phcn.vic.gov.auwww.peninsulahealth.org.au

Friends,family and communityRelationships:GLBTIQ

Peninsula Health is presenting its third Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (GLBTIQ) Peninsula Proud event.The event includes an art exhibition and screens featuring a digital presentation created by members of the local GLBTIQ community.

The finale will be a community day, celebrating relationships – with friends, family and networks.Meet other locals, enjoy a barbecue, workshops and meet the guest speaker Tony Britta.

Art exhibition and digital presentation: 20 January – 7 February 2015Celebration Day: Saturday 7 February 2015, 11am–3pmVenue: Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre, 37 Davey Street, FrankstonDetails: peninsulahealth.org.au or 9784 7990

Family programsParent Education and Immunisation Sessions

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neighbourhood houses and Community Centres 2015Langwarrin Community Centre Inc.2-6 Lang Road, LangwarrinPh: 9789 7653 Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pmlangwarrincc.org.au

• Youth Hangout activities for ages 12–18• Further education• Accredited courses• Computer courses• Mind, health and wellbeing• Art, craft, hobby and fun• Community groups• Childcare and children’s activities• Community Garden

Orwil Street Community House Inc.16 Orwil Street, FrankstonPh: 9783 5073 Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pmorwilst.org.au

• Playgroup• Computer courses• Vocational training • Health and wellbeing• Low cost counselling• Gentle exercise program• Improve your English• Social and support groups• Young mums group

Frankston North Community Centre(Previously known as Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre Inc.)

26 Mahogany Avenue, Frankston NorthPh: 1300 322 322, Monday to FridayE: frankstonnorthcommunitycentre@frankston.vic.gov.au

Lyrebird Community Centre Inc.203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum DownsPh: 9782 0133 Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4pmlyrebird.org.au

• Adult Further Education• Accredited courses• Children’s activities for ages 0–12 including

3-year-old playtime• Computer classes for beginners• Recreation activities including weekly

walking group• Support groups• Youth Hangout activities for ages 12–18

Belvedere Community Centre Inc.36 Belvedere Rd, SeafordPh: 9776 8922 Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pmbelvedere.org.au

• Art and craft classes• Book clubs • Playgroups• Computer courses• Fitness for all ages• English classes• French classes • Skills development workshops• Children’s activities

Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre103 Ashleigh Avenue, FrankstonPh: 8786 6650 Monday to Friday, 8.45am – 3pmkaringalplaceneighbourhoodcentre.blogspot.com.au

• Art and craft• Playgroup• Computers• Vocational training• Health and wellbeing• Childcare program• Support groups• Youth Hangout activities for ages 12–18

January » February 2015 Frankston City News

Learning City

Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre55 Towerhill Road, Frankston South Ph: 9293 7122 Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pmE: frankstonsouthreccentre@frankston.vic.gov.au• Community groups (tai chi, meditation, walk group,

pram walk, fitness class)• Exercise programs (including Agestrong classes)• Social sports (volleyball, badminton)• Craft groups and book exchange• Children’s programs (ages 0-5)• Health programs (yoga, pilates, karate)• Exercise rooms and meeting rooms• Youth Hangout activities for ages 12–18

Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre20 Ebdale Street, Frankston Ph: 9293 7102, Monday to Friday, 9am – 4pm E: ebdale@frankston.vic.gov.au• Frankston Women’s Friendship Café• Auslan Classes Level One and Two• Frankston Toy Library• Frankston Sports Uniform Library• Frankston Volunteer Resource Centre• Fresh Entertainment• St John Ambulance• Community Kinders Plus• Wallara• Ardoch Youth Foundation• Connections Unitingcare

Council will resume management of Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre on 30 January 2015.

Come along and chat to the new manager about programs, activities and projects in which you can participate or volunteer to support your local community to learn and grow.

Some of the health and wellbeing groups include:• Health programs• Education, training and employment programs• Tai chi• Extreme dance• Children’s programs and activities• Women’s support groups• Agestrong• Social groups for seniors

pop-up Learning FREE fun learning opportunities and activities will pop-up all over Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula at Neighbourhood Houses.The Pop-up program for 2015 includes: cake decorating, mosaics, chair yoga, pet care, ipads and much more.For a calendar of events please contact admin@lyrebird.org.au or 9784 1067

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Frankston Arts Centre

Box Office 03 9784 1060thefac@frankston.vic.gov.au www.thefac.com.au

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Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council

Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au

Frankston City News

The FAC 2015 program contains 24 performances featuring the Frankston debut of the Sydney Dance Company in August and the return of the much-loved Miriam Margoyles in May.Lots more shows, exhibitions and workshops feature throughout the

year and you can stay up to date with what’s on by subscribing to e-news or to receive What’s On brochures in the post. Phone 9784 1060 or join online thefac.com.auFor the full 2015 program visit: thefac.com.au

Mikelangelo presentsCAVE - WAITS - COHENFriday 13 February, 8pm

bread&circuses presentWot? No Fish!!Saturday 14 February, 8pm Sunday 15 February, 1.30pm

Joseph SimonsFirst Things FirstSaturday 7 March, 7pm

ATA AllstarsThe SearchersSunday 8 March, 5pm

Hit ProductionsThe One Day of the YearBy Alan SeymourTuesday 10 March, 8pm

A CDP ProductionThe 26-Storey TreehouseThursday 19 March, 6.30pm

José Carbo with Slava and Leonard GrigoryanMy Latin Heart Thursday 26 March, 8pm

Evelyn KrapeMore Female PartsFriday 17 April, 8pm Saturday 18 April, 8pm

By ILBIJERRI Theatre and BelvoirBeautiful One DayWednesday 29 April, 8pm

Melbourne International Comedy FestivalComedy Festival RoadshowSunday 3 May, 8pm

An Onyx Production360 AllstarsTuesday 5 May, 6pm

A Queensland TheatreCompany ProductionKellyBy Matthew RyanSaturday 16 May, 8pm

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January » February 2015 Frankston City News

Around Our City

Congratulations to Karina, Madelaine and Maarty Stroot of Frankston on their recent award for the best boatshed on Frankston Foreshore during 2014.The awards aim to ensure that these foreshore icons are maintained by licensees in a good and safe condition, and help create a positive ambience.The beach is one of Frankston City’s greatest assets and boatsheds add to the charm of our pristine environment.

Winner – best presented boatshed

Month 2015 Area A Area B Area C Area DJanuary 26 5 12 19

February 23 2 9 16

March 23 2, 30 9 16

April 20 27 6 13

May 18 25 4 11

June 15 22 1, 29 8

July 13 20 27 6

August 10 17 24 3, 31

September 7 14 21 28

October 5 12 19 26

November 2, 30 9 16 23

December 28 7 14 21

January 2016 25 4 11 18

February 2016 22 1, 29 8 15

street sweeping CalenderWeekly Commencement Dates

FREE HireAvailable seven days, 9am–5pm, Frankston Visitor Information Centre, 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston WaterfrontAssistance from a family/friend companion is required.Details: 1300 322 842 or visitfrankston.com

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Frankston Waterfront developmentThe construction of the new building on Frankston Waterfront is underway following the demolition of the former Frankston Yacht Club.

The new facility will feature a modern new home for the Frankston Yacht Club and also include a café, restaurant, public toilets, community space, function room and a safety look-out.

Council has allocated $6 million to the project this financial year, while the Australian Government has contributed $1.25 million from the Community Development Grants Program.

Turning the first sod are the Mayor, Cr Sandra Mayer with the Hon Bruce Billson MP and Frankston Yacht Club Commodore Meaghan Densley