Community House program
Over the next few weeks some exciting events and activities have been planned for the community.
Computer Courses in Introduction to Microsoft Word, Introduction to Microsoft Excel and Basic Computers will all be starting in the first week in March at the Violet Town Community House. As will our new Youth Reference Group on Monday 4pm – 5pm in the Youth and Arts Space and the Youth Drop In Centre.
On the 6th March 2010 there will be the Behind Crimson Eyes all ages Youth and Music Event and on Sunday 7th March we will be heading to Melbourne to the Push Over Youth Music Event at the Abbotsford Convent. Bus leaves at 9am and returns at approximately 11pm. Fully Supervised, drug and alcohol music event. Four stages, great Australian Music. Hip Hop, Metal, Top 40 and Indie. Attendees must be 11 – 25 years old. Bookings and payment must be made by the 5th February 2010 as tickets must be purchased in advance. Bands performing include 50 Lions. Dash and Will. Kisschasy, Lovers Grave, The Sundance Kids, Urthboy and much more.
Networking Group – The next meeting will be March 29th at 7pm in the Violet Town Community House Youth and Art Space. The purpose of this meeting is to share information, be aware of upcoming events, activities, resource sharing and to work on and be aware of fundraising opportunities and needs collectively. This group began in 2009 and represents the sporting groups, community not for profit organizations, faith groups and community service groups. If you would like further information please contact the VTCH on 03 5798 1288.
The Violet Town Community House is currently organising a Violet Town Torch Project “Culture” – A Celebration of Our Music, Art, Craft, Poetry and Storytelling. April 9th – 11th. A three day festival of art, craft, workshops, music, poetry and storytelling. - Indigenous Welcome - Hip Hop Workshop - Basket Coiling Workshop - Spindle Spinning – Poetry – Felting – Theatre - Digital storytelling - Indigenous Dance - Art Exhibition - Music and Storytelling Festival. If you would like to be apart of this event, as an artist, a musician, a participant or a volunteer please contact the Violet Town Community House on 03 5798 1288.
Welfare Support - The Violet Town Community House with support of the Violet Town Uniting Church has available furniture, household items and food vouchers for those, in need. If you do need assistance please drop in to the centre and see Annette. This is a totally confidential and non judgmental service. If you have any useful household items which are not appropriate for the op shops which you would like to donate please contact 03 5798 1288 or drop off during office hours.
Outreach Connections and Financial Counsellor Visiting Services. – Once a month the Salvation Army Outreach Connections worker and the Financial counsellor from GVCH Service visits the Violet Town Community House. If you need assistance please contact 03 5823 3214 to make an appointment with Mark O’Sullivan Financial Counsellor or 03 57981288 to make an appointment with Daryl Sloan – Outreach Connections.
Have a great fortnight. If you would like anything added to this coloum please contact Annette on annette@violettowncommunityhouse.org.au
Annette Walton, Violet Town Community House 03 5798 1288, 0417 166 824