Violet Town Community House
On 7 November the screening of the 9th annual 15/15 Film Festival screening was held in Violet Town and was once again a great success. Festival Artistic director Amadeo Perez-Marquez was in attendance and spoke highly of the local films shown in the 90minute program. Congratulations to the musicians who performed and to the 15 local film makers who took part in the event. It is always fantastic to see your local community on the big screen. . If you missed these fantastic short films and would like to watch them please pop into the centre during office hours.
Kool Skools
Violet Town Youth Triumphant Again. On Saturday 14th November the Violet Town Community House Youth Music Program and supporters headed to Melbourne to the 13th Annual Kool Skools Gala Awards Night in the Victory Room at Etihad Stadium. Kool Skools is a youth full music and multimedia project. The Awards night is an Aria Style event where “awards are given as recognition for hard work and excellence achieved. The judging is a long and complex process and is based upon the recordings from each album. The quality and range of music makes it hard to choose just one winner in each category and all nominated, regardless of winning an award should be very proud of their achievement.” said Kool Skools director Paul Higgins.
The night was a fantastic success with 22 acts performing from all over Victoria and Southern NSW. Local teenagers Lauren Sessions, Indi Walton-Guerin, Toby Dawson, Sean Mackrell and Clayton Sessions from the bands Everlasting Crusade and Beas Window closed the evening with a fantastic rendition of their song Falling Walls. The Violet Town Community House program was recognised four times throughout the evening with the Everlasting Crusade and Beas Window winning Best Alternate Rock Track with Falling Walls, Risk of Electric Shock being nominated for Best Metal Track for Sustain, Beas Window being nominated for best Alternate Band and Best Alternate Rock Track with Some People.
Thanks to everyone who has supported the Violet Town Youth Music Development program for there support. Especially to the Violet Town Community Op Shop, Euroa Gazette, Hand Picked Plants, Sessions Builders, Rapz Café, parents, family, friends and community for their ongoing support
The Violet Town Community House would like to thank the CFA for the donation of a pool table to the Youth and Arts Space. As a result of this fantastic gift a pool competition will be starting at the centre for youth and children in the not too distant future. Watch out for posters. In the meantime every Monday from 4pm – 6pm at the Community House the Youth Drop In Centre is now open. Play video games, pool, and computers or just hang out and chat. Cost $2 an hour online. A great way to spend summer evenings.
Carol Singers
If you would like to join the Community Choir to perform at the Carols by Candlelight on the 21st December please contact Helen Rankin on 5798 1575. All singers welcome.
Life ball has now changed to Wednesday’s at the Ralston Pavilion. If you would like to attend please call 57981288 and transport can be arranged for this fun, healthy and not too energetic opportunity to socialise and build up your strength. Suitable for all ages. Or if not just head to the Ralston Pavilion on a Wednesday at 9.30am for a cuppa and a game.
Bohogie Music Sessions
The last session for 2009 will be held on the 27th November from 7.30pm at the Boho Sth Hall. Everyone is welcome to join in, to listen, to play and to have fun.
Friendship Meal
29 November 2009 from 6pm at the Skills Shed. The meal will either be home made bread and pizza or a BBQ depending on Fire Restrictions. All welcome. Music, Games and Friendship.
Bicycle Recycle
Come along and fix up your bike, or help us fix bikes for the community. Every Tuesday and Thursday 2pm – 4pm at the Skills Shed. Donations of parts and bikes most welcome. Drop In during this time or call 0357981288.
Call for old Computers and Peripherals…..Old Hand Tools and anything else you think maybe of use! We will happily pick up, please call 0357981288.
Our Culture – Festival and Workshops
The Violet Town Community House is currently planning a series of workshops and a festival style event to celebrate Our Culture in April 2010. This celebration will be inclusive of the diversity of our community and feature arts, crafts, foods, music and other examples of culture. We also intend to focus on the art of storytelling and yarns. If you would like to be involved in organising this event and workshop series, either through input or hands on volunteering, you would be most welcome. Please contact 57981288 to express interest. We will be meeting next on the 2nd December at 7pm in the Youth and Art Space.
School Holiday Program
School Holiday Program for January 2010 currently being finalised. Call or drop in now if you would like some input. Program will be available, first week in December at business in the community, at the Community house office, or on the web
2010
2010 will be the 10th Birthday of the Violet Town Community House. To celebrate we are organising several community events and celebrations through out the year as well as several direction setting and goal setting meetings for the next ten years. Groups, participants, members, other community groups and the general community will be invited throughout this planning process to be involved. We hope that you will be able to attend our celebrations and goal setting as we value your input and involvement.
Christmas Wishes – From all at the Violet Town Community House Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year.
Annette Walton, Manager/Coordinator, Violet Town Community House