May in the City of Marion | |
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Welcome to our May eNewsletter!
This edition is jam-packed with historical events, free webinars, exciting competitions, giveaways, and so much more.
From everyone here at the City of Marion, we hope you enjoy the month ahead.
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Volunteers call Marion home | |
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At the heart of the City of Marion's thriving services, facilities and programs,
lies an essential building block – our volunteers.
National Volunteer Week, held this year from 15 to 21 May, is an opportunity to
recognise and celebrate these extraordinary individuals and their contribution
to our community.
We are fortunate to have a culturally diverse group of more than 300 people
volunteering with the City of Marion.
Our volunteers generously give their time to a range of services including supporting our elderly community, driving our community bus, delivering meals, removing graffiti, supporting events, assisting at libraries, and more.
On behalf of everyone at the City of Marion, and to each and every volunteer who gives the gift of their time, we say thank you.
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Marion Heritage Research Centre turns 10 | |
Happy 10th anniversary to the Marion Heritage Research Centre (MHRC)!
On 2 May 2013, the City of Marion opened their first centre dedicated to the collection and preservation of Marion's rich history.
MHRC are celebrating with opening days during South Australia’s History Festival.
Visitors will get to enjoy displays, talks, old-fashioned games, a historical treasure hunt, and more!
Saturday 13 to Wednesday 17 May from 10 am to 4 pm at 245 Sturt Road (at the Red House).
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Happy Community Centre Week! | |
To celebrate Community Centre Week (8 to 14 May), our Neighbourhood Centres are offering your friend a chance to come try a class for FREE.
Our neighbourhood centres offer a huge variety of classes such as pilates, indoor bowls, art, patchwork, Tai Chi, Zumba, sketching, and so much more.
Call your local neighbourhood nentre to book to avoid disappointment.
Eligibility criteria applies.
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As part of the History Month celebrations, head to Patritti on Saturday 20 May, for a behind-the-scenes winery tour with their winemaker and third-generation Patritti: James Mungall.
On the tour, you'll get to learn about their rich family history, spanning over 97 years, and gain an insight into their estate, heritage, and region.
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Join us for this special concert with acclaimed performers Farhan Shah and SufiOz and Farid and Shaheen Drokhshan Duo.
Be mesmerised with music, song and dance with artists from Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria and Europe.
Saturday 24 June at 7.30 pm to 8.45 pm at Marion Cultural Centre's Domain Theatre.
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Gallery M First Nations Exhibition | |
This Friday, Gallery M is launching their newest exhibition, Kumangka – together, in one, in company.
Please join us for the exhibition to celebrate local First Nations artists, including Caroline Oakley, Damien Shen, Thomas Readett, Cedric Varcoe, and Jackie Saunders.
You'll get to enjoy artwork in various media to celebrate and showcase First Nations artists, with live painting sessions by Thomas Readett.
Artwork credit: Damien Shen
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Tarnham Reserve's Community Celebration | |
On Thursday 13 April,
we marked the grand opening
of the upgraded Tarnham Road Reserve in Seacombe Heights.
The revamped space boasts two dual tennis-netball courts,
a thrilling ninja warrior track,
a skate zone, and more!
The event was a hit with
a barbeque, coffee truck,
live music, face painting,
and a chance to try out the
new amenities.
Don't forget to visit this family-friendly reserve when you're
in the area.
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Kids corner: books on public transport | |
Public transport is an essential aspect of daily life, and it's important to communicate to children that using public transport is a practical and sustainable way of getting around.
Our City of Marion Library staff have pulled together a list of books for our community to access which feature public transport as part of daily life.
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National Road Safety Week
(14 to 21 May) is an annual initiative from the Safer Australian Roads and Highways
Group, partnering with road safety organisations and government.
It aims to highlight the impact of road trauma and ways to
reduce it.
Are you ready to take the Road Safety Week pledge and help create a safer community?
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Save the date: Native plant giveaway | |
Although attractive, Gazanias are a declared weed that harms our environment.
Want to replace them with FREE local native plants that are water-wise, resilient, and attract birds, butterflies, and animals?
If you're a City of Marion or Holdfast Bay coastal resident, holiday homeowner or business, you can help by getting involved in our native plant giveaway.
Sunday 21 May 1 pm to 3 pm at Cove Civic Centre.
Eligibility criteria applies.
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Sustainable Homes Expert Webinars | |
Are you looking for practical steps you can take to cut energy bills and make your home more comfortable all year round?
Get the latest information from industry experts, Renew, in this webinar series starting in May 2023.
Topics include winter and summer energy efficiency, electric vehicles, buying green power, all-electric homes, solar and batteries, and an intro to sustainable building and renovation.
Brought to you by your local Regional Climate Partnership, Resilient South.
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Help name our Giant Wombat (Diprotodon) being installed at Cormorant Drive Reserve, in Hallett Cove to go in the draw for a fantastic prize pack from the South Australian Museum valued at $351.
Simply head to our competition page to enter.
Competition closes Sunday 11 June at 11:59 pm 2023.
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On Thursday 23 March, our Marketing and Communications team headed out
to photograph 10+ locals riding, skating, and strolling in our community.
The photoshoot was organised for council to have updated imagery of our community enjoying pathways and trails across the City of Marion and these images will assist us for years to come.
All participants received a copy of their photos as a thank you.
If you're interested in taking part in future City of Marion photo shoots, please contact us at [email protected].
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Our photo of the month goes
to @chloe.outside.
This snap captures the magic of the Warriparinga Wetlands.
Want to be featured on our Instagram? Don't forget to tag us or use the hashtag #cityofmarion.
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