Don't miss your chance to nominate someone great from your community

Every year we take great pleasure in recognising the work of our many dedicated volunteers and community leaders through our Australia Day Awards. You can help us in this task by letting us know who you think deserves some recognition.

Nominate by 16 November 2018 in one or more of the following categories:
- Citizen of the Year
- Young Citizen of the Year (under 30 years)
- Community Event of the Year
- Civic Award

You can download a printable nomination form here, or go to the online voting portal and nominate straight away.

We welcome you to Fabrik

Council has chosen an official name for the Arts and Heritage Hub at the former Onkaparinga Woollen Mill, Lobethal. That name is 'Fabrik'.

The name came through community suggestions of variants of 'fabric', in recognition of the old woollen mill's functions, as well as giving a nod to the township's German roots, with the word 'fabrik' being the German word for factory, or industrial facility. People close to the space also feel that it reflects the fabric of our communities and how creative pursuits weave through everyone.

We are looking forward to developing an exciting program of events, exhibitions, and workshops at the newly named site.

The suggestion portal for a name generated upwards of 50 ideas and key themes included The Mill, weaving/fabric, Onkaparinga, German, and heart. These, along with base key themes of textiles, 'makers', and German/Prussian settlers will be kept on hand and considered when naming specific elements of the site and future programs run there.

2018-19 Fire Danger Season brought forward

The Country Fire Service (CFS) has announced that a drier than average winter and especially warm spring has prompted them to bring the 2018-19 Fire Danger Season forward by two weeks.

The Fire Danger Season will now commence in our district on 17 November 2018.

CFS Acting Chief Officer Andrew Stark encouraged residents in the affected areas to prepare early for the fire season by cleaning up their homes now.

Click here to read the full media release from the CFS.

Mount Lofty Ranges Fire Danger Season: 17 November 2018 - 30 April 2019.

Last chance to get a vote in for your Council

Ballot envelopes for the 2018 Local Government Elections must be received by 5:00pm on Friday 9 November.

If you haven't put your vote into the post yet, never fear. You can drop your ballot envelope into either the Woodside or Coventry Library before the cut off time.

If you have not yet received your ballot papers via post, please visit the Stirling Council Office between 8:30am-5:00pm to have your ballot papers reissued.

Remember: the people who form the Council will be representing you for the next four years. Why wouldn't you have your say on who those people should be?

Authorised by Andrew Aitken, CEO Adelaide Hills Council, 63 Mt Barker Road Stirling.

New memorials and Remembrance Day, Sunday 11 November

On Friday, 9 November, Bridgewater Primary School will see their goal realised as they attend the Dedication of the new Bridgewater war memorial, just in time for Remembrance Day. You can join them from 9:45am at Bridgewater Oval.

On Sunday, 11 November, the hills will remember those lost in conflict, and those who fought and are still fighting. RSLs around the district are holding public Remembrance Day events; click here to find one near you.

If you are in Gumeracha make sure you look out for the poppy blanket hanging from the Town Hall. Hundreds of poppies were handmade by the community as a lasting legacy to our veterans.

Stirling in line for Main Street Hall of Fame

Have your say on transport in our district

The Adelaide Hills Council is helping to fund a study into public transport across the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu Peninsula.

This study will work to:
-Determine future demand and needs for public transport in the region
- Develop ideas for public transport solutions to address the future public transport needs in the region.

You can contribute your comments on this topic via an online survey, which will remain open until 5pm on Friday 16 November 2018. Group or written submissions can also be sent directly to RPT-Study@gta.com.au.

Artistic youths exhibit work in Birdwood

Young artists shine in Birdwood exhibition

Community art gallery Top of the Torrens in Birdwood has recently launched its latest exhibition: Gen Why.

Exhibition curator Talia Dawson, in opening the exhibition, spoke to the busy lives of her generation and the various reasons why they turn to art. The seven talented participants of the exhibition are all in full time work or study, but continue to carve out time for their passions, which are now on display for everyone's enjoyment.

Gen Why is a mixed medium exhibition featuring photography, printmaking, painting, sculpture and more. It is open to the public until Sunday 2 December 2018.

Look out for upcoming events

Event season is definitely approaching, with two popular events coming up that will see road closures in place.

The Stirling Christmas Pageant, and Christmas Festival following, will take place on Sunday 18 November from 11:30am. Druid Avenue and Mt Barker Road will be closed for the morning to aid set up and safety to participants and spectators.

From 28 November, the Shannons Adelaide Rally (formerly the Classic Adelaide Rally) will be combining showcase and rally elements around various parts of the district. Click here for all the whens and wheres of road closures.

What else is on:

See more events at the Adelaide Hills Council website.

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