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Victoria Police Showband

11th February 2010 12 to 2pm

19th February 2010 5pm to 7pm

Everyone is welcome, and there is no charge.

This is a great activity to bring the whole family to.

For more about the Victoria Police Showband visit their website here.

The Joel Gallery presents "Lasting Impressions 2010"

16 - 30 July 2010

Contact the Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre Altona on 9398-2511.

Dorothy the Dinosaur Meets Santa Claus

Join everybody's favourite dinosaur when she meets the man in red from the North Pole in a brand new live show propelled by fun, beautiful music and dancing, written for the stage by Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field. 

The show of course stars Dorothy the Dinosaur - graduate of RADD (Royal Academy of Dinosaur Dancing) along with Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus. Joining them are the elves Fernie and Poppie, special guest ELF-IS and of course Santa.

The dancing will be delightful and of course the music will be full of special Christmas cheer.

Dorothy the Dinosaur Meets Santa Claus is at Altona Theatre, 115 Civic Parade, Altona on Wednesday 3rd, December at 10.00am and 12.00pm.

There are limited tickets are available so be quick. Children under the age of 12 months are free but must sit on parents lap.

Tickets are available from www.hobsonsbaytickets.com.au or by calling tel: 9932 1000.

Listing added: 8th November 2008

Sisters in Harmony ~ Quilt Exhibition

Seabreeze Quilters proudly presents an Exhibition my members of Australian and Japanese quilts, celebrating 20 years of friendship.

Workshops and Demonstrations including
Japanese Textile Treasures workshops
Sashiko Workshops
Lecture on the history of the Wagga Quilts
Wagga Workshop
Boshu Fan Workshops
Origani and other traditional Japanese paper crafts

17^th – 30^th November 2008
10am – 4pm daily

Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre
5 Sargood Street Altona

Please phone for a full program on 9398 2511

Listing added: 8th November 2008

Wicked Wednesday

Every Wednesday in Altona:

from the 3rd of September until 10th December 3008:

• "Wicked" petrol deal: 10 cents a litre off between 9.30am and 10.30am
• "Wicked" traders deals: $1.00 coffee, plus loits of other great deals in shops all over Altona]

[see full poster]

Altona Beach Market 4th Birthday Celebrations.

The Altona Village Traders Assocication is celebrating the fourth birthday of the Altona Beach Market.

On tuesday 23rd September from 10.00am to 3.00 pm there will be the usual market, as well as entertainment, jumping castle, face painting, pony rides and more.

[for more information]

Listing added: 13th September 2008

Altona City Theatre presents:

Hot Mikado.

A new arrangement based on the Gilbert And Sullivan classic The Mikado.

[for more information visit www.altonacitytheatre.com.au]

An exhibition of wearable textile art. Now showing at the Louis JoelArts and Community Centre - 5 Sargood St, Altona.

Exhibition runs from Thursday 16th Oct - daily 10am - 4pm.

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Listing added: 7th October 2008

Arigato - An Exhibition

An exhibition celebrating 20 years of the sister city relationship between Hobsons Bay and Anjo in Japan .

Arigato is the Japanese word for thank you.  The exhibition is a selection of the artworks and gifts given by Anjo to Hobsons Bay City Council over the past 20 years.

16^th October - 30^th October 2008

Venue: Louis Joel Arts and Community Centre

             5 Sargood Street Altona

            Open every day 10.00am-4.00pm

For further information on the exhibition contact Tania Blackwell on 9932 1000

Listing added: 4th October 2008

Around the Bay in a Day

Around the Bay in a Day is back in Hobsons Bay on Sunday, 19th October. This annual ride, which raised over $500,000 for The Smith Family in 2007, has something for all cycling enthusiasts. Altona is the half way point for the family-friendly 50km ride so come along, relax and enjoy the entertainment before heading back over the Westgate.

For details about Around the Bay in a Day visit Bicycle Victoria at www.bv.com.au/great-rides/20005. For details of ride routes visit Bicycle Victoria at www.bv.com.au/great-rides/40252

Listing added: 29th September 2008

Ride to Work Day Free Breakfast - 15th October

Hobsons Bay residents are encouraged to swap their cars for a bicycle on Ride to Work Day, Wednesday, 15th October, and give the environment a helping hand.

Free breakfast

To celebrate, Hobsons Bay City Council is providing a free community breakfast at Logan Reserve, Altona (Melway ref: 54 H11) from 6.30am to 8.30am. Anyone who travels sustainably is welcome to attend.

Bakers Delight and local traders will be providing baked goods, cereals, fruits and yoghurts to keep you energised on your way to work or school.

There will be plenty of spot prizes and staff from Altona’s Cycling Supermarket will be on-hand to assist.

The Westgate Bicycle Punt will also be operating on the day, making it easier for people cycling from the city to get to Altona.

Register

If you'd like to attend the breakfast please register your interest.

To be eligible to enter the draw for some great prizes such as a Trek Soho 3.0 bike valued at $1,299, visit the Bicycle Victoria website at www.ride2work.com.au

Listing added: 29th September 2008