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 GOWEST Festival - Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea, Queer Urban Tales Exhibition  
Thursday, 23 February 2012
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Artists expose urban myths and queer legends in an exhibition and series of performances on land and sea hosted by the Substation.

The industrial exhibition spaces of The Substation house an exploration of urban myths and queer legends with a series of performances and installations created by Martha McDonald and by artists Andrew Browne, Lucas Grogan, T.V Moore, Patrick Pound, Kate Just and Heather B Swann. Otherworldly bronze sculptural weaponry, neo-primitive homo-erotic wall drawings, sea faring yarns, ghostly projections of the departed and photographic renderings of nocturnal city fringe – you are the flaneur in this queer urban tale.

Free Admission
LOCATION: The Substation, 1 Market Street Newport - Mel Ref 55:K4
CONTACT NAME: Joanna Nevill  PHONE: 9932 1000
EMAIL: customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
WEB: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/gowest

 GOWEST Festival - Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea, Queer Urban Tales Exhibition  
Friday, 24 February 2012
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Artists expose urban myths and queer legends in an exhibition and series of performances on land and sea hosted by the Substation.

The industrial exhibition spaces of The Substation house an exploration of urban myths and queer legends with a series of performances and installations created by Martha McDonald and by artists Andrew Browne, Lucas Grogan, T.V Moore, Patrick Pound, Kate Just and Heather B Swann. Otherworldly bronze sculptural weaponry, neo-primitive homo-erotic wall drawings, sea faring yarns, ghostly projections of the departed and photographic renderings of nocturnal city fringe – you are the flaneur in this queer urban tale.

Free Admission
LOCATION: The Substation, 1 Market Street Newport - Mel Ref 55:K4
CONTACT NAME: Joanna Nevill  PHONE: 9932 1000
EMAIL: customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
WEB: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/gowest

 GOWEST Festival - Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea, Queer Urban Tales Exhibition  
Saturday, 25 February 2012
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Artists expose urban myths and queer legends in an exhibition and series of performances on land and sea hosted by the Substation.

The industrial exhibition spaces of The Substation house an exploration of urban myths and queer legends with a series of performances and installations created by Martha McDonald and by artists Andrew Browne, Lucas Grogan, T.V Moore, Patrick Pound, Kate Just and Heather B Swann. Otherworldly bronze sculptural weaponry, neo-primitive homo-erotic wall drawings, sea faring yarns, ghostly projections of the departed and photographic renderings of nocturnal city fringe – you are the flaneur in this queer urban tale.

Free Admission
LOCATION: The Substation, 1 Market Street Newport - Mel Ref 55:K4
CONTACT NAME: Joanna Nevill  PHONE: 9932 1000
EMAIL: customerservice@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
WEB: www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/gowest

 Basic Buddhism  
Saturday, 25 February 2012
11:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
In this class we will discuss the concepts of Buddhist philosophy and the core beliefs of Buddha's teachings - such as Karma, The Four Noble Truths, The Noble Eightfold Path, the life of the Buddha. Learning to tread the path of middle way and how Buddhism can bring balance to your life.

Sessions FREE but donations accepted.

Saturday, 25th February and Saturday 17th March 2012.

FREE but donations accepted.

Fo Guang Shan Melbourne
Ven. Yao
89 Somerville Rd, Yarraville VIC 3013
Phone: 9314 5147
rev.yao@gmail.com

LOCATION: 89 Somerville Rd, Yarraville VIC
CONTACT NAME: Ven. Yao  PHONE: 9314 5147
EMAIL: rev.yao@gmail.com
WEB: http://ibcv.org.au

 Laverton Park Tennis Club Open Day  
Sunday, 26 February 2012
9:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
Fitness and fun for all ages.

Coaches will be available to talk to you and take you through some tennis drills or get you hitting against the ball machine.

Club information will also be there for you and your family.

Call Brendan on 0407 552 828 or Sue on 9360 7905 for further information.

Hope to see you there.
LOCATION: Merton Street, Laverton
CONTACT NAME: Brendan O’Brien  PHONE: 0407552828
EMAIL: brenalt@optusnet.com.au

 Jalna Big Bay Swim Market  
Sunday, 26 February 2012
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Jalna Big Bay Swim Market is in support of the Jalna Big Bay Swim.

There will be over 30 market stall holders selling arts and crafts, home wares, gifts and much more as well as the farmers market.

Not only that, there will be a varitey of activities for your family on the day:
Smokin Aces Hot Rod, Muscle and Custom car display.

Free face painting for the kids.

The Williamstown Motorcycle Club Display.

All proceeds from this event will go to the Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand to continue their important charity work that they do.

Bring the family for a fun day out in Williamstown.
LOCATION: Commonwealth Reserve Williamstown
WEB: www.facebook.com/bigbayswim

 Walk and Talk with the Friends of Truganina Park  
Sunday, 26 February 2012
10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON
The Friends of Truganina Park along with the Council’s Conservation Ranger will be taking a walk through Truganina Park to check out whats been happening and what changes we are likely to see in the near future.

Come and see the view from the top of the 100 steps and bring your binoculars. Hopefully we will spot some of the numerous birds of prey that frequently visit the area.


LOCATION: Meet and register in the car park at Truganina Park, Andrew Park Drive, Altona Meadows. Mel Ref 208 K2.
CONTACT NAME: Conservation Ranger  PHONE: 9932 1000
EMAIL: ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

 Garden Bed Maintenance with Friends of Skeleton Creek  
Sunday, 26 February 2012
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Friends of Skeleton Creek along with the Council’s Conservation Ranger will be undertaking maintenance activities in one of the garden beds along Skeleton Creek.

Come along and get your hands dirty. Activities will include weeding, pruning, and a general tidy up of one garden bed.

LOCATION: Meet and register at the triangle garden bed at the end of Ascot Street, Altona Meadows. Mel ref 53 C12
CONTACT NAME: Conservation Ranger  PHONE: 9932 1000
EMAIL: ranger@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

 Westgate Referral Network Breakfast  
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Westgate Referral Network is a not-for-profit networking group that meets fortnightly to talk business, listen to guest speakers, participate in education sessions and develop qualified referrals for members. The WRN actively seeks new members and warmly invites any business owners or professionals living in the Western suburbs to join them.
LOCATION: 25B Vernon Street, South Kingsville (Mel: 41 G12)
CONTACT NAME: Amanda Mills  PHONE: 0412 513 412
EMAIL: amanda@greenlightpr.com.au
WEB: http://www.westgatenetwork.org.au

   
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