Media Release
Wednesday, 10 December 2015
School holiday activities across Moonee Valley
Acro-balance, mythical creature Lego creations and pop-up sporting events are just some of
the activities to keep children entertained across Moonee Valley this summer.
Moonee Valley City Council has planned a wide range of free and low-cost programs to keep
kids of all ages active and engaged this school holidays.
Moonee Valley Mayor, Cr Andrea Surace said there is something for everyone including
printmaking, cooking, boxing, basketball and even an Australia Day party.
“We have lined up some great water activities to beat the heat including new inflatables, sun
lounges and the latest aquatic attraction, battery powered bumperboats,”
“The Incinerator Gallery is also hosting a fantastic boat making workshop which will
culminate in a boat race down the Maribyrnong River.” Cr Surace said.
Check out our website mvcc.vic.gov.au/holidayprograms each school holidays to see what’s
happening.
Moonee Valley Libraries
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Ascot Vale Library, 165 Union Road, Ascot Vale
Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre, 69-79 Military Road, Avondale
Heights
Flemington Community Centre, 25 Mt Alexander Road Flemington
Niddrie Library, 483 Keilor Road, Niddrie
Sam Merrifield, 762 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
SUMMER READING CLUB MOVIE: ICE AGE
Set during the Ice Age, a sabretooth tiger, a sloth, and a woolly mammoth find a lost baby
and try to return him to his tribe. 81 minutes. Rating G. Free, bookings necessary.
Flemington Library
Friday 22 January, 2pm – 4pm
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Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
Friday 22 January, 2pm – 4pm
SUMMER READING CLUB ACTIVITIES
Come into the library to explore and discover lost worlds. Create mythical creatures with
Lego, write and illustrate your own adventure story and craft your own lost city. Suitable for
children aged 6+. Free, bookings necessary.
Sam Merrifield Library
Monday 11, 18 & 25 January, 2pm-3pm
LUNAR NEW YEAR
Join in the excitement of the traditional lion dance, drums and fire crackers. Participate in a
craft activity and receive a red pocket or fortune cookie to usher in 2016 - the year of the
monkey. Free, bookings necessary.
Flemington Library
Tuesday 9 February, 4-5pm
Flemington Community Centre
25 Mt Alexander Road, Flemington
COOKING COLOURFUL CUPCAKES
Join us for this hands on activity to cook and decorate your own cupcakes.
Monday, 11 January, 1pm-3pm
For ages 2-12
COOKING PASTRY PINWHEELS AND LEMONADE
Today we will be making pastry pinwheels and lemonade for morning tea.
Tuesday, 12 January, 10.30am-12noon
For ages 5-12
YOGA
Stretch and relax with our yoga classes especially for young people!
Wednesday, 13 January, 1.30pm-2.30pm
For ages 4-8
WOOL AND WOOD ART
Join us for this craft activity using using wool to make 3D shapes on wooden boards.
Thursday, 14 January, 10am-12noon
5-12
MOVIE-FROZEN
You might like to come dressed up as your favourite character for this much loved movie.
Friday, 15 January, 10am-12noon
2-12
MEET INSECTS AND REPTILES
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Learn more about insects and reptiles in this interactive show – you might even get a pat!
Monday, 18 January, 10am -11.30am
For ages 4-12
CIRCUS
Roll-up, roll-up to our circus spectacular where you can try your hand at acrobatics and
juggling.
Tuesday, 19 January, 1pm-2.30pm
For ages 5-12
PRINT MAKING
Come along to our print making workshop where you can hone your creative abilities.
Wednesday, 20 January, 10am-12noon
For ages 2-12
COOKING-SCONES
Today we are baking a favourite, the old-fashioned scone!
Thursday, 21 Jan, 1pm-3pm
For ages 5-12
AUSTRALIA DAY PARTY
Join us for to celebrate Australia Day with a morning tea and craft activity.
Friday, 22 Jan 10.00-11.30
For ages 2-12
All activities cost $2. Booking and payment are to be made prior to commencement of
activity.
Each child may enrol in a maximum of 3 activities. Parents/guardians are expected to attend
with their children.
For further information contact the Flemington Community Centre on 8325 1800 or
fcc@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Incinerator Gallery
180 Holmes Road, Moonee Ponds
THE INAUGURAL WALTER BURLEY GRIFFIN MEMORIAL BOAT RACE WORKSHOP
AND EXTRAVAGANZA
Create your own floating boat artwork in this creative workshop utilising recycled materials to
learn more about how boats work. These drop-in workshops will be facilitated by OK
Collective:
Saturday, 12 December, 11am
Sunday, 13 December, 11am
Saturday, 9 January, 11am
Sunday, 10 January, 11am
Friday, 15 January, 11am
Boats can also be made independently during gallery hours. No bookings required for these
free workshops.
Race Day
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Bring along your boat, friends and family for our race day down the Maribyrnong River at
11am on Saturday, 16 January 2016.
FESTIVALLING
Part workshop, part Live Art performance, artists Georgina Humphries and Christine Caminiti
invite children ages 5-12 to become co-creators in their own "festival" experience. Georgina
Humphries Sky.of.tents installation will act as a backdrop for hands-on making and
experimental play and dance.
Bookings are essential for these free January workshops, workshop dates and bookings
available at http://www.eventbrite.com.au/o/incinerator-gallery-6856956037
Bowes Avenue Community Centre
27-31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West
Recycled costume fun
Use your imagination to turn recycled materials into a creative costume. A box might
transform into a car or a coat hanger into wings! Once created, write a narrative about your
costume or character and be in a parade. Suitable for children aged 2 to 6 years.
Tuesday, 19 January, 9.30am-11am. Cost: $2
Circus
Join the circus and learn how to juggle using colourful scarves and balls. Take part in
acrobalance activities to form different shapes, supports and balances with the body to end
with a spectacular human pyramid.Suitable for primary school aged children.
Tuesday, 19 January, 11am -12 noon. Cost: $2
Make a book
Use your imagination to create a story then use collage or drawing to illustrate it in a book
you make using simple folding techniques. Make more than one if you have time! Suitable
for children aged 4 to 12 years.
Thursday, 21 January, 9am-10.15am. Cost: $2
Print making
Explore simple and fun printing techniques on different mediums including fabric, paper and
card. Print your own hand or make multiple copies of a drawing. Suitable for school age
children.
Thursday, 21 January, 10.30am-12 noonCost: $2
Yoga for kids (Little Yogis)
Learn yoga while laughing, playing, dancing and singing. Build, develop and maintain a
healthy body and happy mind through breathing, meditation, partner acrobatics and yoga
games.
Wednesday, 27 January, 10am -10.45am (2 to 5 years), 11am -11.45am (Primary school
aged children)
Cost $2
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Getting to the centre
27-31 Bowes Avenue, Airport West. Mel Ref: 15 K9. Tram 59. There is onsite parking and
the centre is wheelchair accessible.
Parents/guardians, please stay at the centre during the activities. Children will need your
assistance with some of the activities.
For enquiries or to book your place, please call 8325 1890 or email
BowesAvCC@mvcc.vic.gov.au
Keep cool this summer!
SUPERSPLASH
East Keilor Leisure Centre, 82 Quinn Grove, East Keilor
Queens Park Swimming Pool, corner Pascoe Vale Road and The Strand, Moonee Ponds
A fun and exciting way to keep the kids happy this summer. Ride the waterslide, jump on the
inflatable and splash around in the pool. Every day in January when the temperature is 30
degrees and above! For pool entry prices visit eastkeilorleisure.com.au or
queensparkpool.com.au
VICSWIM
Starts Monday, 4 January
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre, corner Langs and Epsom Road, Ascot Vale
The VICSWIM program is a low-cost community aquatic education and water safety program
for Victorian kids. The three week program involves lessons on both swimming and survival
in a range
of aquatic environments. Enrol for one, two or all three weeks. To enrol or for more
information visit
vicswim.com.au or call 9271 3800.
SWIMMING AND WATER SAFETY
Starts Monday, 11 January
East Keilor Leisure Centre, 82 Quinn Grove, East Keilor
Improve your swimming skills with our 10-day intensive swimming and water safety program.
Suitable for both beginners and experienced swimmers. For prices and more information
visit
eastkeilorleisure.com.au
BUMPER BOATS AT EAST KEILOR LEISURE CENTRE
East Keilor Leisure Centre, 82 Quinn Grove, East Keilor
Kids are invited to try their hand at the latest aquatic attraction, bumper boats! The battery
powered boats will be available at East Keilor Leisure Centre from January.
For information on centre hours please visit www.eastkeilorleisure.com.au
Activities 12 – 25 year olds
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JEWELLERY MAKING
We’re making beautiful jewellery- handmade clay baked beads, necklaces, earrings and
brooches. Please come and join in the fun!
Tuesday, 5 January, 1pm – 3pm
Avondale Heights Library 69-79 Military Rd, Avondale Heights VIC 3034
Friday, 8 January, 1pm – 3pm
Flemington Community Centre 25 Mount Alexander Rd, Flemington VIC 3031
Cost: Free. No booking required.
THE SIMPSONS TRIVIA DAY
Think you know a lot about The Simpsons? Come down for our Trivia Day. The more the
merrier.
Avondale Heights Library 69-79 Military Rd, Avondale Heights VIC 3034
Thursday, 14 January, 12noon- 3pm
Cost: Free. No booking required.
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
Pull together some mates and show your skills on the court. Everyone welcome drop by
anytime!
The Huddle, 204-206 Arden Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
Friday, 15 January, 1pm-4pm
Cost: Free. No booking required.
VIDEO GAME TOURNAMENT
Come along and play in our game tournament organised by young people from the
community for your chance to win a Gametraders gift certificate.
Location: Avondale Heights Library Avondale Heights Library 69-79 Military Rd, Avondale
Heights VIC 3034
Monday, 18 January, 1pm-4pm
Cost: Free. No booking required.
BOXING
It’s time to get fighting fit! Join our professional trainer to learn boxing technique and
fitness. Feel inspired, grow in confidence and enjoy getting physically stronger.
Ascot Vale Leisure Centre, Langs Rd & Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale VIC 3032
Friday, 22 January, 3pm-4pm
Cost: Free. No booking required.
DISCO INFERNO – Friday 18 December at 7pm
Residents with a disability aged 18 – 35 years, who have a primary carer, are invited to
celebrate the end of year with an accessible disco based at Kellaway Avenue
Neighbourhood Centre – including dinner, music and lots of dancing. For more information
and to rsvp phone 9243 8806.
Active and outdoor activities
THE ESSENDON TRAFFIC SCHOOL
Corner Albion and Lawson Streets, Essendon
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Essendon Traffic School is a great place for kids to practice riding their bicycles while
learning about road rules. Complete with road signs, railway bells and traffic lights, this mini
road set up for kids aged two to ten years will be open this summer holidays from 4 – 23
January.
For opening hours and costs visit: www.mvcc.vic.gov.au/essendontrafficschool
THE ACTIVE UTILITY
Look out for Council’s Active Utility at parks and reserves across Moonee Valley this
summer. Our team will host unique pop up events and provide fun equipment to use
throughout parks. For more information visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/activeutility
RIVERSIDE GOLF AND TENNIS CENTRE
Newsom Street, Ascot Vale
Join our Holiday Program from Monday, 18 January 2016 to Friday, 22 January 2016. Treat
your child to a fun and challenging Golf, Tennis or Netball Clinic from 9am to 1pm. All clinics
will be conducted by professional instructors and snacks will be provided.
Cost is $40.00 per day or $160.00 for 5 days. To book either call Riverside on 9938 4545 or
email kristine@lmservice.com.au
Junior Rangers and the Moonee Ponds Creek - EXPLORE, SHARE AND WIN!
This summer, share your stories, photos and ideas for Moonee Ponds Creek and its
connected bike trails, pathways and parkland for your chance to win an Apple iPad Mini!
As part of a new master plan, we are investigating opportunities to improve water quality in
the creek, consider the needs of local wildlife and develop options to make this area more
usable and enjoyable for local residents.
Visit mvcc.vic.gov.au/mpcreek for further details and how to enter.
The Junior Rangers program is a fun way for kids to get outdoors and interact with the
natural world in parks across Moonee Valley. A new guide is available for Moonee Ponds
Creek and is a great way to start exploring the area and get the whole family involved.
Print your own Junior Rangers guide at home for the Moonee Ponds Creek or another
Moonee Valley park by visiting mvcc.vic.gov.au/juniorrangers
ENDS
Media enquiries:
Letitia Duncan, Media and Communications Team Leader
Mobile: 0408 570 106; Email: media@mvcc.vic.gov.au
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