Reach Out Mental Health Wellbeing Series. Prof. Don Jefferys presents Brain care. Info sessions on Tuesday 7th November 2009, 7pm-9pm open to community. Gold coin donation please
LOCATION: Southern Community Church of Christ, 2-12 Chesterville Road Cheltenham CONTACT NAME: Reception PHONE: (03)9585 5677 EMAIL: slarard@reachout.org.au
Kingston Farmers' Market
Saturday, 7 November 2009
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Buy direct from the growers and producers. Our market offers quality seasonal fruit and vegetables and a unique variety of gourmet local products such as top shelf olive oil, gourmet breads, cheeses and dips, delicious chocolate truffles, licorice and nougat, organic meat and chicken, buffalo sausages, beef, lamb and pork, artisan pasta and sauces and an excellent range of gluten-free products.
LOCATION: Sir William Fry Reserve, Nepean Highway, Highett (Mel 77 G11) CONTACT NAME: Mandy Baigel PHONE: 9581 4746 EMAIL: mandy.baigel@kingston.vic.gov.au
How to Self-Publish with Euan Mitchell
Monday, 9 November 2009
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Euan Mitchell has been helping new voices self-publish their work since 1999. Best known for his book "Self-Publishing Made Simple", Euan is a former senior editor for a major publisher.
LOCATION: Cheltenham Library, 12 Stanley Ave Cheltenham WEB: http://library.kingston.vic.gov.au
Toolbox 2009 Professional Development in the Arts FREE Workshops
Saturday, 14 November 2009
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Workshop 1: 10:00 am – 12 noon - Getting the Board you Deserve with Michael Mitchener Workshop 2: 12:45pm – 2:45pm - One Page Business Plan with Virginia Maywald Workshop 3: 3:00pm – 5:00pm - Advertising & Publicity on a Shoestring with Virginia Maywald
Bookings are ESSENTIAL
Kingston Arts Centre 9556 4440 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
These workshops are FREE to attend, but bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
Tea and coffee will be supplied. Lunch is not provided, however cafes opposite the Arts Centre will be open.
Workshop Description
Getting the Board You Deserve - Board Governance for Arts Organisations - With Michael Mitchener
This workshop is a must for every arts organisation working with a committee or board. Whether new or running for 20 years, all Boards and people who work with them need a fresh look on a regular basis to reinvigorate them and make sure they’re heading in the right direction. This workshop covers the basics of legal and financial governance, relationships between the Board, staff and volunteers and the need for strategic planning and thinking. It looks at what’s different about running an arts organisation and how to keep the Board running effectively.
The One Page Business Plan - With Virginia Maywald
This is a fast moving session that introduces the concept of developing a workable business plan. Participants will be introduced to the concept of the one page business plan as a powerful tool to assist in running their arts business by staying focused and on track.
The areas covered include: · Developing a Vision and Mission · Identifying the Key Issues for your business Now Where and How · The Business Planning Process- a one page model · Now I’ve got a plan, how do I make it work?
Advertising and Publicity on a Shoe String - With Virginia Maywald
How to make a bigger impact and reach an audience on a minimal budget.
Advertising can be expensive and daunting. This workshop removes the hype and reveals practical ways of reaching your audience, including:
Identify you target audience(s) – do you know where they are? Using your audience to champion your work How to tell the world who you are for little or no money How to access media and free advertising
LOCATION: Kingston Arts Centre – Chamber, 979 Nepean Hwy Moorabbin (Cnr South Rd & Nepean Hwy) Melway Ref: 77D5 CONTACT NAME: Kingston Arts Centre PHONE: 9556 4440 EMAIL: jamie.smith@kingston.vic.gov.au WEB: www.kingston.vic.gov.au
Author Talk: Andrea Goldsmith
Tuesday, 17 November 2009
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Andrea Goldsmith's most recent novel "Reunion" is a powerful work of friendship, ambition and untimely death. A novel of ideas, it juxtaposes the Melbourne of the 1970s with the Melbourne of today through the reunion of 4 University friends, and has been widely and favourably reviewed. Book now by ph 1300 135 668 or at any library branch.
BBQ, Fresh produce from the farm, gourmet delights, kids entertainment, pre loved Bric-a Brac and much much more. Sites available 3 x 8m. for more information please call 0450 719 517.
LOCATION: 305 Nepean Hwy Parkdale CONTACT NAME: Tracey Scharenguivel PHONE: 0450 719 517 EMAIL: ppscommarket@aapt.net.au
Wellbeing Series