No images? Click here 'Tis the season to celebrate! The festive season has arrived, and what better way to celebrate than with a summer-inspired edition of eTalk. As the year draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to wish you and your family a very safe and Merry Christmas. Thank you for your support in the many achievements made this year and we look forward to sharing more exciting projects, initiatives and events with you in 2024. Summertime adventuresMake this a summer to remember with these family-friendly activities. School holiday funMarion Community Centres have officially launched their January School Holiday Program, jam-packed with fun activities that will keep the whole family entertained! You'll get to enjoy programs such as teddy bear picnics, playgroup, board games and lego, beading, art workshops, henna, sound bath meditation, pizza parties, cupcake decorating, scientific shows, and much more. Click below to see all the full program and to
book your spot. Movie nights are back!Grab your picnic rug and popcorn and get ready for Marion Outdoor Pool's popular movie nights! Tickets are selling fast for our Christmas movie, Elf. Saturday 20 January 2024 (more details to come) Book your tickets to see Elf below. Birthday pool parties Marion Outdoor Pool's popular hosted birthday party package is available all season round, on a Saturday or Sunday. Additional weekday options on a Tuesday or Thursday are available In the January school holidays. Enjoy pool games, splash park, a food and beverage package and activities pass to use on the waterslides after your party. Stay food safe these holidaysPart of the fun of Christmas and the Young children, the elderly, See some handy tips below on how to avoid food poisoning. Community bus volunteers neededDo you find joy in helping others? Do you want to make a difference in your community? Our community bus program is on the lookout for amazing volunteers like you. Whether you have a little or a lot of time to spare, we want to hear from you - your time can make a world of difference. To find out more please give our friendly team a call on 8375 6821 or click below. Local Gift GuideWith Christmas just around the corner and a sometimes-unreliable postal system, it makes perfect sense to think about sourcing local gifts. There’s no shortage of small businesses in the City of Marion carving out a name for themselves for bringing you the best the state (or country) has to offer. Here are a handful we think you might like. Pictured: v.no non-alcoholic wine range from Patritti Wines. Mural artists - read this!We’re looking for artists (or team of artists) to develop 2 pavement murals at the soon to be upgraded Marion Cultural Centre Plaza. Have a question about the EOI? Enquires are open until 18 December 2023. EOI submissions close 8 January 2024. Learn about the project and send in your creative ideas now. Christmas in the ParkGrab your picnic rug and bring the whole family for a day filled with festive cheer! We've got a fantastic lineup of activities, including, live carols from the Marion City Band, sausage sizzle, markets, community plant sale, cookie decorating, coffee van, children's entertainment, and a visit from Santa. Everyone is welcome, including furry friends on their leash. Read our draft planFollowing on from community consultation in early 2023, we have now developed our draft Reconciliation Action Plan for 2024-2025. Your feedback is important to us, and we invite you to read the draft plan and provide your input. Consultation is open until 5 pm Monday 18 December. Artwork: Allan Sumner It's o-fish-cial!The critically endangered, Purple-spotted Gudgeon are making a comeback thanks to a partnership between Green Adelaide, Nature Glenelg Trust and the City of Marion. They have been thriving in the Oaklands Wetland, where they were introduced approximately 2 years ago. Earlier this month Gudgeons were collected from Oaklands and were re-introduced to the River Torrens-Karrawirra Parri for the first time in over a century! Holiday bin collectionIf your bin is usually collected on a Monday, please note the following update for collections due on Christmas Day and New Years Day. For collections due Monday 25 December, your collection will be made the following day on Tuesday 26 December. Collections due
on Monday 1 January, will be collected on Tuesday 2 January. Photo of the month Our photo of the month goes to the talented @stellarmomentum Want to be featured on our Instagram? Don't forget to tag us or use the hashtag #cityofmarion. We love to see all of your pictures. Your CouncilOur Council Members play an essential role in representing and leading their communities. They advocate for residents, contribute to decision-making, and collaborate to help improve the wellbeing and development of their local ward areas. If you would like to get in touch with your local Council Members, please visit our website for details. |