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	Phone Mitchelton Library on 3403 7410 to reserve your place.
	Thursday, May 21, 2015, 2 to 3:30pm at Mitchelton Library, 37 Heliopolis Street, Mitchelton.

Successful funding results for Everton community groups

Member for Everton, Tim Mander has welcomed another funding boost for local community groups through the latest round of Gambling Community Benefit Fund grants.
Mr Mander said eligible local community groups had received a share of $56,000 to help them with the purchase of necessary equipment and upgrades.
“These grants allow the profits from gambling to be invested back into grass roots services and facilities that will help benefit our community,” Mr Mander said.
The next funding round opened mid-April and closes at midnight on 31 May.
“I encourage all local groups, however big or small, to apply for the next round of funding and make the most of this wonderful opportunity,” he said.
For more information or to see a full list of recipients please visit http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/corporate/sponsorships-and-grants/grants/community-benefit-funding-programs/successful-funding-applications
GCBF Grant Recipients – Round 83
. Arana Netball Club $4,059.00
Purchase equipment
. West Arana Hills Rugby League Football Club $14,913.50
Purchase canteen equipment
. Gaythorne Bowls Sports & Community $9,407.27
Upgrade kitchen
. Wrestling Queensland Inc. $27,705.00
Purchase equipment and conduct program

Children's immunisation clinics

Brisbane City Council provides a free immunisation service for children to help protect them against childhood diseases such as measles, whooping cough, polio and tetanus.
Council childhood immunisation clinics can vaccinate children from six weeks until ten years of age.
Bookings are not required for Council immunisation clinics.
Keperra
Location: North West Community Health Centre
Address: 49 Corrigan Street, Keperra
Opening Hours: 9am - 11am
Opening Days: Monday fortnightly (excluding public holidays)

Mitchelton
Location: Mitchelton Library, Meeting Room
Address: 37 Heliopolis Place, Mitchelton, QLD 4053
Opening Hours: 9-11am
Opening Days: Thursday (weekly)

$6,998 boost for Everton community groups

Two Everton community groups will share in $6,998 in local funding to purchase essential equipment to continue their good work helping others.
Member for Everton, Tim Mander said this round of Caring for our Community grants recognised the valuable contribution community groups and their volunteers made to better communities across Queensland.
“These grants provide a fantastic opportunity to improve community facilities and upgrade resources whether it is a printer, computer or a fridge and a small boost like this can go a long way for our community groups and their volunteers,” Mr Mander said.
The following community groups will receive Caring for Our Community grants:
- Bunya Community Environmental Association Inc - $2998
- Help Enterprises - $4000

Ferny Grove schools urged to book into Premier’s reading challenge

Member for Ferny Grove, Mark Furner MP HAS encouraged local schools to take up the Premier’s Reading Challenge to help foster a love of books among children.
Mr Furner said as part of the Premier’s Reading Challenge from 19 May to 28 August students would aim to read a minimum number of books.
“I want to encourage local schools to take up the challenge because this is a great way to support existing literacy programs,” he said
“This is all about encouraging our students to get more involved in reading.”
During the challenge Prep to Year 2 students aim to read or experience 20 books, Years 3 – 4 students aim to read 20 books and Years 5 – 9 aim to read 15 books.
Mr Furner said throughout the challenge students – along with their parent/guardian – would keep track of their reading progress.
“The challenge is great opportunity for classes to celebrate reading milestone with students along the way and students will also receive Certificates of Achievement,” he said.

Slow down and look out for students

Motorists are being warned to slow down near school zones and be mindful of the presence of students near the road.
Member for Ferny Grove, Mark Furner MP said children can be unpredictable and drivers need to take that into account when they are travelling in the vicinity of schools.  
“Motorists should be vigilant at all times to ensure the safety of children travelling to and from the school gates,” Mr Furner said.
“Slowing down to 40km/h when you are in a school zone could be all it takes to prevent a tragedy. I urge every driver to be aware of children getting off buses and walking or riding their bikes and scooters to school.”
Mr Furner said school crossing supervisors and the Queensland Government’s successful school zone flashing lights program are making the journey to school safer for students.
He also encouraged parents to drop off and pick up their children in designated zones, to follow the rules and be vigilant about ensuring their children are supervised when getting in and out of cars.
“The golden rules are for drivers to slow down and obey the rules, and for parents to be vigilant in helping children cross the roads safely,” Mr Furner said.

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia

National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Qld Branch) Inc.

Thank you all for your support and generosity during our fundraising at Coles and Spotlight Everton Park. Thank you to both those retailers for continually allowing us the space to set our stalls. 

The Association exists for the benefit of Australian nashos called up in the two schemes operating between 1951 and 1973. To find out the advantages of belonging to the association, to apply for the two medals to which all Australian nashos are entitled or to locate a branch closer to where you live, phone 3324 1277 or scroll website www.nashoqld.org.au. For more information on Brisbane North West branch activities phone Dave on 3366 3191.    

Brisbane North West branch meets in RSL Gaythorne at 10.15am on the third Sunday of each month, the next meeting on May 17 marking our tenth anniversary. Visitors and new members are welcome. After each meeting there is the chance to enjoy a meal in the pleasant surroundings of the RSL dining room.

Shed Happens

SHED HAPPENS FOR MEN

100^th Anniversary of ANZAC, Shed Night

About twenty-five  blokes from” The Hills area” regularly attend Shed Nights.

Shed Night in April included a tribute to Anzac led by  RSL President, Doug.  Parry.

Interviews included former Brigadier Mike Paramor AM  who  IS CEO of Greening Australia and earlier of  The Tattersall’s Club. He spoke about the campaign to introduce women as members of The Tattersall’s Club.Michael, with his wife, Rosie, are Gap residents.

Alan interviewed Chris McCarthy who saw active service with Interfet in East Timor. Chris shared how he met his now wife, Heather [They have three children],on the boat on their way from Darwin to East Timor. Chris is CEO of Hear and Say..We shall hear more about “HearandSay “when Founder Dr.Dimity Dornan AO, is interviewed at our Community Shed Night now planned for Thursday October 29 [Please note change of date].

MAY’S REGULAR Shed Night..is Wednesday May 20 and will feature interviews of Professor Alex Crandon, Gynaecological  Encologist, about his life work in medicine and surgery and his more recent ”pro bono” service with aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory , as well as Nathan Swaffer,  Chair of the Queensland Rover Scout Council, who will share something of the activities and service of Rover Scouts [18 to 26 year old young adults] in Queensland and internationally.

See us on Facebook    The Gap/Ashgrove ”Shed Night”     or  website www.shedhappensformen.com.au            

Email: gapshednight @gmail.com or  contact Alan on 3351 2538 or Lionel on  3300 1226 

Queensland Family History Society: Irish Research

Do you have Irish ancestors? If so, you are in good company; Ned Kelly, Thomas Keneally and Paul Keating can trace some of their ancestral roots to Ireland. According to the Australian Embassy in Dublin, thirty per cent of the Australian population can claim some degree of Irish ancestry. Apart from Ireland, Australia is more Irish than any other country. As a proportion of the population, the number of people with Irish ancestry is higher in Australia than in the United States, despite more people of Irish descent emigrating to the United States in comparison to Australia.

The Queensland Family History Society will be holding a seminar to assist researchers with Irish ancestry. Entitled Ireland to Australia: researching your Irish ancestors, the seminar takes place at the Queensland Baptists Conference Centre, 53 Prospect Road, Gaythorne, on Saturday 13 June 2015, from 9.00 am until 12.30 pm. The cost is $15 for QFHS members and $20 for non-members.

The speakers are Dr Richard Reid and Mary King. Richard Reid was educated at Trinity College, Dublin and came to Australia in 1972. He obtained a Ph.D. on the topic of Irish assisted emigration to NSW, 1848-1870. He has published a number of books including A decent set of girls: The Irish famine orphans of the Thomas Arbuthnot, 1849-1850. Mary King is the Convenor of the QFHS Irish Special Interest Group.

You can book for this seminar on the QFHS website, www.qfhs.org.au/events/qfhs-seminars where you will find more information about the seminar and the Society. For enquiries about the Society, contact the Secretary (email: secretary@qfhs.org.au).

VIEW Club

Women with a VIEW
Arana VIEW Club Luncheon next month will commence at 10.30am on Wednesday 3rd June at Arana Leagues Club, Dawson Parade, Keperra.
Queensland Day will be the theme and everyone is encouraged to include maroon/gold in their clothing choice. Guest speaker will be David Gibson on Queensland History. Trading Table (make,bake,grow), raffles and two-course lunch including tea/coffee will be provided at the cost of $24.00.
Bookings are required. Please phone Dorothy 3351 5196 by 4pm Monday 1st June.
Arana VIEW welcomes new members and visitors to their meetings and other social activities organised each month.
VIEW provides women with the opportunity to meet regularly with other women from all walks of life, establish lasting friendships and help disadvantaged Australian children. All funds raised are donated to The Smith Family and its Learning for Life programs which provide education scholarships and personal support for these students. Arana VIEW supports 10 LfL students. VIEW is proud to be The Smith Family’s single biggest sponsor of disadvantaged Australian students. www.thesmithfamily.com.au/view

Council Helps Local Church
Arana Hills Uniting Church received a $12,697.30 boost after successfully securing community grant funding from Morton Bay Regional Council.
The contribution from Morton Bay Regional Council was used to refurbish the kitchen in the hall. This is needed after 30 years of use by many groups, some from the church and some from the community.
M.B.R.C. Mayor Allan Sutherland said a number of local organisations have been successful in the latest round of community grants funding.
“Council’s community grants support local community, youth, senior citizen, sporting and cultural events and activities,” Mayor Sutherland said.
“Funding is available for initiatives that respond to community issues, enhance well-being and safety and encourage participation and partnerships. They're a great way for Council to support the community organisations, activities, events and initiatives that matter to our residents.”
Carolyn Drummond from the Arana Hills Uniting Church thanked Morton Bay Regional Council for their support.
“The upgrading kitchen has been a useful part of our outreach to those in need of a pleasant hall for group activities,” said Carolyn. “The Mens Shed meetings, Play Group, youth activities and some happy celebrations for families with milestone birthdays and anniversaries are just some of the many activities hosted in this hall.”
Mayor Sutherland said local groups should be commended for their outstanding work in the community.
“I would like to thank each group for taking the time to make a funding application to the Morton Bay Regional Council Community Grants Program,” the Mayor said.
For more information, or to find out how your organisation can apply for a community grant from Morton Bay Regional Council, visit www.mortonbay.qld.gov.au/grants

Doreen, Lorelle and Daphne ready to serve morning tea to members of the Church’s Friendship Circle in the new kitchen

Mitchy Garden Club

After the 7th May meeting of the Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club with Debbie Aitcheson talking about Herbs, the next meeting will be held on Thursday, 4th June, at the Enoggera Memorial Hall. Kath Stumer is the guest speaker for the June meeting and her topic will be Zygo Cactus.

Zygo Cactus is a water wise plant, easy to grow given correct conditions and requires low maintenance. It is ideal as a potted plant and magnificent in a hanging basket. A rich porous potting mix made up of equal parts of good garden soil, sand, vermiculite, and leaf mould or compost is suitable. Plenty of light is necessary, but not direct sunlight especially in the summer months. If grown outdoors, a sheltered position is preferred. Zygo Cactus will tolerate some shade and also drought conditions. Regularly check that the potting mix requires moisture before watering. A weak liquid fertiliser, applied 3-4 times a year produces good flowering. The main flowering period occurs during the winter months.

For those who celebrate Mother’s Day which occurs on the second Sunday in May, have you considered a present of a flowering potted plant? There are many from which to choose, Zygo Cactus being one of them, and this living gift will last for months and months.

The Mitchelton and Districts Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of the calendar month. Meetings commence with morning tea at 9.45 a.m. and new members and visitors are most welcome. The hall is situated at the corner of Wardell and Trundle Streets, Enoggera. It is close to public transport and wheelchair friendly. (For drivers, Trundle Street is a “no through” street and is accessible via Pratt Street – Refidex Map 139 A10.)

For more information, please phone Pat, the president, on 3356 1256.

Arana Hills Library

Best Start @ Arana Hills

In addition to our regular Baby Rhyme Time and Storytime sessions you can choose from a range of fun and informative Best Start activities at the library and help your child develop early literacy skills. Best Start programs offer language development and literacy experiences for children 0 -5 years and support parents/carers as their child’s first teacher.

Best Start Storytime Time – every Thursday 11-11:30am No bookings required

Introduce your child to books and encourage a love of reading at Storytimes. Experience the magic of stories, action rhymes and songs with your child in the library. For parents and children 2- 5 years. Best Start Playtime – every Friday 10:30-11:15am Limited spaces Bookings essential

Playtime is a fully resourced opportunity for parents and children 0 - 5 years to play, pick up early literacy tips, network with other parents and make new friends. Introduce your child to the wonderful world of free play. Have fun playing and talking with your child, making up stories together and sharing in their delight as they make new discoveries.

Look out for other special Best Start events!

National Simultaneous Storytime

Join the fun at National Simultaneous Storytime. Popular picture book The Brothers Quibble by Aaron Blabey is being read at your local library and across Australia on Wednesday 27 May at 11.00am. This special storytelling event will follow on from our regular Storytime. Join us for this National event.
Wednesday. 27 May 10:30-11:15am
Discover and Learn: The importance of art in décor Rescheduled!

Due to the severe weather this session has been rescheduled so if you couldn’t come last time, here is your second chance. Do you desire a unique Wow! factor for your corporate or residential space? Discover how the rules of interior decorating and ‘tailored art’ guarantee a beautiful and meaningful result. Bring an image of your space and workshop it with Tailored Artworks Master Art Stylist, Sharron Tancred.

Wednesday 27 May 2-3pm

Meet the Author: Julia Eggles

Meet author and occupational therapist Julia Eggles and discover why play is the best way to learn.  Discover how to get the most out of your child’s playtime and choose the best toys to boost your child’s development in this informative talk by author of The Smart Parent’s Guide To Choosing The Best Toys For Bright Kids.

Friday 22 May 10:00am

Discover and Learn: Journeys on the Silk Route in India

Journey with traveller and tour guide Rob Leach and follow the Silk Route which lies between China and Europe through India. Hear Rob’s stories and see photographs of his travels through the cities of Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Pushkar, Jaipur then onto Agra, before finishing in Delhi. The country side is full of colour, history, people have beautiful smiling faces and there is the most amazing architecture in the spectacular forts and palaces of the Mogul Empire.

Friday 26 May 2-3pm

Learning about Technology

Computers For Beginners – Learn basic computer and keyboard skills, word processing, email and internet searching. Small class sizes take the stress out of learning. Sign up for this 4-week course that’s starts the first Tuesday of every month.

Tuesdays 1-3pm OR 6-8pm

Toddler Apps – Find out ways to interact with your child and encourage early literacy skills while exploring and playing with apps together.  Toddler Apps is a hands-on information sharing session for parents with children aged one year and older.  Discover great iPad apps and help your child learn through play in a relaxed library environment. (iPads are provided)

Monday 1 June 9:30-10am

iPads for beginners– You’ve bought an iPad, but now what? This session will help you get the most out of it.

Thursday 4 June 1-2pm

Intermediate iPads –

Thursday 21 May1-2pm

Thursday 18 June 1-2pm

Discovering the eLibrary: An introduction to eBooks–Discover the MBRC eLibrary. Learn to download and read books on your device like a pro.

Thursday 11 June 1-2pm

Discovering the eLibrary: An introduction to eAudioBooks–Discover the MBRC eLibrary. Learn to download and listen to books on your device like a pro.

Please enquire about a special date if you are interested in learning about eAudioBooks

Introducing eMagazines – Learn how to browse, download and read magazines on your mobile device or PC.

Thursday 28 May 1-2pm

Thursday 25 June 1-2pm

Kids! Need help with your homework? - StudyOn!

Join StudyOn and get research assistance, find information and access online resources (free!)

for your assignments. BYO homework, snack and drink.

Every Tuesday during school term from 3pm. Check in at the desk, pick up your lanyard and find our special StudyOn Librarian.

Bookclubs for Kids and Teens

Booklets – For under 8’s Listen to stories, share great reads and have fun exploring books. Parents/carers required to attend.

Wednesday 3 June 4:15-4:45pm

Readiculous – For ages up to12 years. Talk books, meet new friends, get free reservations and a chance to win great prizes.

Wednesday 3 June 4-5pm

Hype! – Ages 13-17 years. Hang out, talk about books and do fun stuff. Free reservations and prize draws for members.

Friday 5 June 4-5pm

Join one of our regular groups

·       Writers Group – First Wednesday 10am - noon

·       Family History –  First Thursday 6:30-8pm

·       Craft Group – every Friday 10:30am-12:30pm

·       Knitting for the Needy – every Thursday 10-11am

·       Digital Photography – Second Thursday 6-8pm

Check the website for more information and find out about our next author visit and other special events by subscribing to our monthly eNewsletter. http://www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au/libraries click on What’s on at the library and you will find instruction on how to subscribe to the newsletter as well as a list of all the library branches and their events.

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