e-VIBE March 2019 No Images? Click here What's in this issue:
Welcome to e-VIBEOur Life in the Park e-newsletter has a new name and a new look! Welcome to e-VIBE - a reflection of a brand refresh the Town has undertaken to live up to its vision as a dynamic place for everyone. Following a mass consultation process (Evolve) to develop our Strategic Community Plan 2017-2032, which introduced our new aspirational Vision, Mission and Values – we realised we had also stopped looking for the meaning the life and started on a journey of being open. Now in our 25th year, we felt it timely to create a new look and feel for the organisation that expresses who we are and how we want to work with you. The result is We’re Open Vic Park. This new brand element does not replace the Town’s official logo, but aims to complement it and consistently remind us to be open minded in everything we do. With a strong focus on place, people and partnerships, we will be open… to listening, to learning, to new ideas, to living well, to having fun and to finding better ways of doing things. 25 Year CelebrationsIn celebration of our 25th Anniversary we’ve included some of the other milestones going on around the Town this year: 1 year: Optus Stadium 5 years: Vic Park Farmers’ Markets 30 years: Vic Park Toy Library 50 years: John Hughes Group 50 years: Curtain University Rugby Club Are you celebrating a milestone? Email us by clicking below. Local History Photographic Awards The Local History Photographic Awards are a great way for the community to celebrate and recognise the rich history of the Town of Victoria Park, and in the process be in the running for cash prizes. Submissions will be added to the Town’s Local History Collection at the Victoria Park Library, becoming a permanent record of the past for future generations to reflect on and enjoy. Award categories:
Success Series: free workshops We want to support your group in achieving their goals! Whether you’re looking to start a community group, or to take your group to the next level, our free Success Series workshops on governance, event management and social media are designed to increase the capacity and skill set of local organisations. The first Success Series workshop is on Wednesday 10 April, places are limited and registration is essential. What events would you like to see us deliver? We’re planning our events calendar and would like your input into what you’d like to see in 2019 and 2020. Over the years we've delivered a range of events such as the annual Summer Street Party, Moreton Bay Fig Festival, Twilight Trio concert series, Arts Season, Coffee & Change, International Women's Day… just to name a few. These events aim to achieve our vision as 'a dynamic place for everyone'. Visit the Town’s Your Thoughts page to help plan the year ahead. Unveiling of memorial sculptures We're remembering the people whose lives have been affected by forced adoption in Australia. Please join us at the unveiling of the Empty Arms – Broken Lives memorial sculptures this tomorrow at Read Park from 10.30am. The unveiling date is the sixth anniversary of the National Apology for Forced Adoptions. The sculptures have been donated to the Town by the Association Representing Mothers Separated from their children by adoption (ARMS) through Department of Social Services funding. Jazzin' up the West End Jazzin’ Up the West End is a free community event taking place on Saturday 30 March between 2-6pm. Relax in your favourite café, restaurant, bar or pub between Harper and Teddington Street and enjoy the activities the afternoon event will offer. Dr Jazz and the Town of Victoria Park Brass will jazz up the Rushton Street precinct while buskers, stalls and history tours will liven up the footpaths. If you or your business would like to take part in the event – please email westendvicpark@gmail.com. Anzac Day Dawn ServiceIn partnership with the Victoria Park RSL Sub-branch, we are remembering the sacrifices made by the men and women who served and fought for our freedom with an Anzac Day Dawn Service on Thursday 25 April at 6am in Memorial Gardens. We encourage everyone to attend and pay their respects. A gunfire breakfast provided by Victoria Park Lions and Rotary Clubs will follow the service. Early Years meet and greet Do you have an interest in the health and wellbeing of children in our community? Come along to our meet and greet on Tuesday 9 April to:
Local service providers, school representatives, child health practitioners and parents are encouraged and welcome to attend. Mobile Food Vendor Policy We're seeking expressions of interest to attend a business workshop on our draft Mobile Food Vendors Policy. Created following preliminary community consultation, the draft policy nominates a number of public open spaces around the Town where approved mobile food vendors will be able to trade. Sign up by Sunday 31 March. European Wasps detected in Vic Park If you encounter European wasps do not attempt to destroy a nest. The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will attend and control. Here’s what you can do: LOOK for distinct behaviours
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