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The Go List

The Go List is an online resource for bushfire planning, encouraging Victorians in high bushfire risk areas to leave early on a fire danger day, and they are calling for all Victorians to get involved with Bushfire Preparedness, whether they live in a high risk area or not.It wasdeveloped by the Emerald Community House and progressed with funding from the Victorian Department of Human Services.

www.thegolist.org.au

Men's Referral Service

Every year, more than 300,000 Australian women and children experience violence from a male family member.

The Men's Referral Service is seeking men to volunteer as Telephone Counsellors. Make a difference in your own life – and somebody else’s.

For more information visit www.mrs.org.au

Applications close on Monday February 27.

Sisters For Sisters

Sunday 12th February @ Toff in Town, Melbourne

A night of music, dance, spoken word and creative expression from sisters of diverse cultural backgrounds Featuring: Mirrah, Candice Monique, Quashani Bahd, Arowe, Nai Palm, Kapella … and more !

Doors 7:30pm

All proceeds go to the Fitzroy Learning Network -providing assistance to people from diverse, educational, cultural and social backgrounds

Genfest - A Fun Raiser for Genny B

Thursday 16th February @ Corner Hotel, Richmond

Much loved RRR broadcaster, guitarist of Your Wedding Night and The Bites, Gen Blackmore has been battling an ongoing illness for the past year.

 “Genfest - A fun raiser for Genny B” takes place at the Corner Hotel, enabling Gen to continue her treatments into this year and the next.

Featuring: Dan Kelly, Glenn Richards & Dan Luscombe Davy Lane and Jess from Teeth & Tongue PLUS Architecture in Helsinki DJs, Chapter Music & Trifekta DJs, Alan Brough and RRR’s own Jess McGuire as well as giveaways and prizes.

Tickets from the Corner Hotel or www.cornerhotel.com

All proceeds go to Genny B’s ongoing treatments

Ride to Pool Day 2012

Sunday 19th February @ Coburg Olympic Swimming Pool

Friends of Coburg Olympic Pool host the 4th annual ‘Ride to Pool’ day

Featuring performances from aquatic loving locals…

Jodi Galvin & Tender Hearts, Nick Murphy & Jeff Samin, The Spoils Duo, The Short order Schefs, Newlands Primary Children’s Choir, The Young Ones.

Enjoy a free day of fantastic live music, pool inflatables, jumping castle, crazy dive competition, sausage sizzle & more!

Located on the shady banks of the Merri creek, the Coburg Olympic Pool is conveniently accessed by the Merri creek bike path.

Coburg Olympic Pool, Murray Rd, Coburg North 

from 11am to 6pm

National SLAM Day

Thursday 23rd February

Australia is a live music nation!

Thursday February 23rd is National SLAM day.


Be part of a national day of gigs, and get people back into our local venues both large and small to celebrate live Australian music of all genres.

Go to www.slamrally.com to see what gigs are on near you and help Save Live Australian Music!

Feskyval 2012

Saturday 25th February @ CERES Environmental Park, Brunswick East

A celebration of The Esky and a fundraising event in support of Kids Under Cover

featuring: Skipping Girl Vinegar, Georgia Fields, Playwrite, Hiding With Bears, Monique Kerr, Texture Like Sun, Live N Direc, And MORE!

Plenty of esky-related entertainment will be on display – including the coveted Best Esky Award

Tickets ON SALE NOW from www.feskyval.com/tickets

Doors 1:30

All profits going to help provide housing and scholarships for the young people most at risk in our community

For Meg's Benefit #2

Friday 2nd March @ Collingwood Town Hall

Some of our best comediennes come together in support of pioneering women’s health advocate, Meg Gublin who recently suffered a catastrophic accident, resulting in brain injury.

Featuring: Fiona O’Laughlin, Kelly Nash, Geraldine Hickey, Tina del Twiste, Nelly Thomas, Cal Wilson, George McEnroe and host, Rachel Berger.

Tickets ON SALE NOW from www.webticketing.com.au

N.I.C.K Foundation Presents: A Wizard in Aus

Friday 2nd March - Saturday 3rd March @ Union Theatre, Universiy of Melbourne

The N.I.C.K Foundation was formed in 2009 after the tragic suicide of 20 year old musician and lover of the performing arts, Nick Buttifant. It aims to support young people and their families through adversity.

To help raise funds The N.I.C.K Foundation proudly Present: A Wizard in Aus, an original production entirely written by its cast members.

FRIDAY 2nd MARCH (evening show - 7:30pm)

SATURDAY 3rd MARCH (matinee show - 2pm - evening show - 7:30pm)

To purchase tickets visit: www.trybooking.com/BBMY

IWDA Presents: Half The Sky

Thursday 8th March @ Forum Theatre, Melbourne

International Women’s Development Agency Presents:

HALF THE SKY - The International Women's Day Concert

Featuring: Natalie Pa’apa’a, Deborah Conway & Willie Zygier, Vika and Linda Bull, Tina Del Twist Flap!, Briony MacKenzie, She Said Zed, The Sunshine Sisters AND MC Rachel Berger

All proceeds go to International Women’s Development Agency to fund their work with women across Asia and the Pacific.

Bookings: www.ticketmaster.com.au

For more information visit www.iwda.org.au

Clarkefield Music Festival

Sunday 18th March @ Clarkefield Pub

The First Annual Clarkefield Music Festival features:

Kim Salmon, Nick Barker, Hope Addicts, Dead River Deeps, James McCann, And MORE!

from midday – 10pm

Tickets at the gate

All proceeds go directly to building a new school In the Kampong Thom province of Cambodia.

www.cambodiankidsfoundation.com

RAW Family Festival

Sunday 18th March @ Morning Star Estate, Mornington

RAW 2012 highlight’s the local community’s commitment to the environment, conservation and animal rights. Through thinking globally and acting locally this event will provide support for a critical situation off and on our shores while taking actions not only to reduce and offset the greenhouse gas emission produced by this event but to actively contribute to biodiversity conservation locally.

Raw 2012 will be a family focused event hosting an action packed day full of entertainment and interactive educational experiences.

There will be bands, drumming groups, roaming entertainers, hands on animal experiences, face painting, rides, games, educational talks and much more.

Line up includes MAT McHUGH (OF THE BEAUTIFUL GIRLS) JEFF LANG DALLAS FRASCA FIREBALLS DREAM BOOGIE PAPA CHANGO THE ANIMATORS STEVE APPROVED JOSH CASHMAN LASH 78 & more SUPPORTING LOCAL & GLOBAL CONSERVATION

www.raw.org.au

Big Green Festival 2012

Saturday 24th March @ Carrum Primary School

The 3rd BIG GREEN FESTIVAL aims to celebrate and create awareness of environmental issues.

Featuring: environmental activists, green think ideas, enviro artwork and kids action PLUS performances from the The Spoils DUO, Merri Creek Pickers, The Quarry Mountain Dad Rats, The Rich Family and July Days from 4-9pm on the green fields of Carrum Primary School,Carrum

More info at: www.biggreenfestival.com

The Big Green Festival is a non-profit, free entry, community sharing event