Violet Town Community House – Renovation Update
Thanks to the hard work of Trevor Northey, Howard Myers, Lindsay Jennings, Neil Garrett, Andie Guerin, Karen Robbins, Mark Handley and Jack Smythe, the internal renovations at the Community House are coming together nicely.
There is now an interview room/private space and internal hall way. The next step for the rooms is painting and flooring. The works on the new store room, kitchenette and Youth and Art Space will begin on the 20th January. Moretto Builders of Shepparton have been appointed the project.
We would like to apologise for any difficulties during the renovation project and look forward to its completion. We would also like to thank the Department of Victorian Communities, VTAG, Cooinda and members of the community for their financial support for this very exciting project.
Fast Track to Gaining a Qualification
On the 6th February at 9.30am – 11.30am, 12pm – 2pm and 2.30pm – 4.30pm. The Goulburn Ovens Skills Store will be at the Violet Town Community House to help members of the community look at there current skills and introduce participants to the concept of recognition of prior learning (RPL). The RPL process looks at the skills you use on a day to day basis, in your own business, your job and your life, and then acknowledges those skills as you gain a formal qualification.
The Skills Store is a free mobile advice and referral service which provides the opportunity for you to be assessed for prior learning and experience. The Skills Store uses Competency Navigator (a software program) to assist in identifying your skills and matching them to potential national qualifications.
You will be guided through a preliminary assessment process, where you will receive:
- A referral to a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) for a formal assessment.
- A $250 grant to assist you with the formal assessment and training process with RTO.
- A skills profile.
- A training plan.
The Goulburn Ovens Skills Store is a partnership between GOTAFE and the Hume Region ACFE Providers.
Bookings must be made at the Community House by the 4th February. Each session is limited to five participants so book early on 5798 1288 or via email on vtcommunityhouse@netc.net.au. If you would like more information contact Annette at the VTCH.This is a fantastic way to achieve qualifications and return to further education.
Acrylic Painting.
On the 16th and 17th February a workshop will be held in Violet Town with artist Helen Carter. Over this weekend workshop participants will learn the techniques of painting with acrylic paints on the first day and then on the second day be inspired to paint a large scale canvas. Cost $120 all materials and lunches included or $60 if you bring your own. Bookings essential by the 10th February. No previous experience necessary.
Mozaic Workshop
Saturday 16th February 9.30am – 12.30pm at the Skills Shed. Learn how to create beautiful ornaments from colored glass and tiles. Cost $ 15 per person bookings essential.
Arty Arvos
Are you tired off sitting at home on your own trying to finish off your art projects, without company or motivation? Well come along to the Skills Shed on Wednesday Afternoons from 4pm with your art projects and make them happen, whilst enjoying good company. Cost $2. No bookings necessary RSVP appreciated.
Do It Yourself Courses at the Skills Shed.
Do you have odd jobs to do but have no idea where to start. These Do It Yourself Courses are aimed at the beginner and will get you the experience you need to get the job done. So if you need to know more about Concreting, Paving and Brick Laying, Tiling, Using Power Tools, Painting Walls - How to get a good finish and textured Wall Finishes, or Wood Work. Call 57981288 to express interest or drop in to the shed on Tuesdays between 10am and 3pm. more ...
TAI CHI IN THE EVENINGS? AEROBICS?
The Community House is looking for expressions of interest for TAI CHI IN THE EVENINGS? AEROBICS? And a WEIGHT LOSS GROUP? So if you are interested in a Tai Chi program on a week night, a ten week Weight Watchers program or Aerobics Classes in 2008 please give us a call on 5798 1288. Activities will be number dependent.
A RAFFLE WITH A DIFFERENCE
Three Course Dinner For Four at an Exclusive Country Location. (Vegetarian and Vegans Catered For.) Includes Your Choice of Classical Violin or Guitar Accompaniment. Transport Provided from Violet Town. Your Choice of Date.
RAFFLE TICKETS $2. Available at local business’s and the Community House Office
Childrens Dance Class
Tuesdays from 4pm – 5pm with Erin Levy and Annette Walton. Starts 12th February cost $4. Violet Town Memorial Hall.
Computer Courses
Very Basic Computers every Tuesday from 1pm—3pm Cost $5. Learn all the basic’s, how to turn it on, how to turn it off and how to do all the things you need a computer to do. Very Basic Computers (including basic WORD and EXCELL) will be held also on a Monday evening starting the second week of February at 7pm.
Women on Internet. Do you want to learn how to email? Surf the web? Find information? Send photos to friends and family? Or just catch up with the times? Next course starting February 12th. Cost $5 per session. 7pm—9pm. Tuesday Evenings.
ADVANCED WORD—EXCEL– ACCESS Courses can be offered at the Community House if we have 6 people interested in participating. So if you are thinking of studying more advanced computers give us a call. We can cater our computer courses to individual clients, deliver certificate courses in conjunction with the ECEC and provide work place training options. Contact 5798 1288 to discuss your needs.
Blowin' in the Wind
Is a documentary which presents a very confronting proposition. It suggests that the American armed forces are using radio-active material, in their weapons and that, wherever these weapons are used there is wide-scale radioactive contamination.
This is a superbly made documentary which presents its case lucidly and passionately. Blowin in the Wind will be screened at the Violet Town Community Complex on the 2nd February at 1.30pm. Donations welcome.
Community Oven
A group of people attended the Community Oven Firing in October in Albury. Besides having a lovely day the group also made beautiful bread and pizza and were inspired by the potential of community ovens.
The group has since meet and the next steps for the project include:
- To organize a trip to Bundaroo Organic Farm as soon as possible.
- To view suburban smaller ovens that people can build in there own backyards.
- To build several smaller ovens at the skills shed as prototypes for members of the community to learn building techniques and to view differing styles of ovens.
- To make these ovens available to individuals and groups as required.
If you are interested in attending the next series of trips or would like to learn how to build smaller wood fired ovens suitable for home backyard erection please contact 5798 1288 to express interest. more ...
Understanding your car
Learn basic techniques to service, change a tyre, check battery, oil, water and tricks in car maintenance. BYO car. To be held over four weeks with Luke Doidge 2 hours per session. Time and Date to be advised Cost $40. Number dependent. Women are most welcome, no skills or prior knowledge necessary.
For details/interview call the Editor on (03) 5798 1858