SNIPPETS: upcoming events in the hills and Knox
DRMC first concert
The Dandenong Ranges Orchestra’s first concert for 2023 is “Film Classics” featuring classical music that has been used in popular films and is taking place on Sunday 7th May 3pm at Tecoma Uniting Church 1566 Burwood Highway Tecoma.
Hear many well-known favourites including Debussy’s “Claire de Lune” from the film “Oceans Eleven” and Beethoven’s 7th Symphony from “The Kings Speech”.
Tickets are available online and at the door. Adults $24 Cons $18 Under 12 Free.
For more information email: musicofthedro@gmail.com or website dro.org.au
Leadership program
A program for young female sporting leaders and personal development, ran by Knox City Council, is returning on Tuesday 27 June 2023.
To attend, clubs are asked to nominate up to two members detailing why they believe they should attend the workshop(there is no pre-requisite for participants to be in an existing leadership role – e.g. captain),” Knox City Council said.
“Individuals can also nominate a young person, so long as they are involved in sport or leisure group in Knox.”
The program, first held in 2019, offers workshops for 14 to 18-year-old female members of Knox sporting clubs and focuses on leadership skills, resilience and the importance of mental health.
“Council’s Leisure Service Officers will then assess nominations and contact the successful participants by 16 May 2023. Up to 16 individuals will be chosen in total.” the council said.
Nominations close 12 May 2023.
Visit stickytickets.com.au/m0vn0/young_sporting_leaders_june_2023.aspx
Vaping information session
The Yarra Ranges, Knox and Maroondah Councils are running a free information session to address the increased use of vapes alongside the Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) on Tuesday 9 May from 7-8.30pm.
“The webinar, ‘Young People and Vaping’, aimed at parents, carers, educators and young people, will provide up-to-date information, trends amongst use and potential harms of vaping.” Knox City Council said.
“YSAS Senior Trainer, Geoff Bayldon, will also talk through how to have conversations with young people in a healthy manner on vaping, prevention and tips on how to reduce use. “
More info and tickets can be booked at knox.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/news/young-people-and-vaping
