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The following are the five most recent news and events items directly from our Holden Street Neighbourhood House Blog. Please follow each headline link below to read the article, any comments and to view other stories.

Dates for your diary… events at Holden Street
Posted 19 December 2011 09:15 AM by Holden Street Neighbourhood House

Keep an eye on our events calendar on our website or get in touch for further details on these upcoming events in 2012:

• 08 March, 11:00am: International Women’s Day Morning Tea
• 20 March: Autumn Equinox Picnic in Park
• 11 May, 10:00am – 3:00pm: Neighbourhood House Week Event – Wellness Day

Environment Update: December 2011
Posted 19 December 2011 09:00 AM by Holden Street Neighbourhood House

• In 2012 the House will become a Recycling drop off point for household batteries, corks, light globes, mobile phones, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes and floppy discs, prescription glasses and sunglasses.

• A Permaculture Garden Plan has been developed and we need help with implementation. Do you know people who can help us with cut price/mates rates in the following areas?:
• 2 raised garden beds
• pergola
• specific plants and trees

• Melbourne Water has set a target of 10000 Rain gardens registered across Melbourne. We hope to have a couple of demonstration gardens here soon.

But wait, there’s more…
Posted 9 August 2011 09:43 PM by Holden Street Neighbourhood House

Here’s some more of what’s coming soon at Holden Street:

• Getting Ready for Work – A course designed for deaf people
• Evening Computer Class
• Healthy Eating and Fitness Program – Run by Yarra Leisure; 2 hours per week for 6 weeks starting Term 4

Details to come, so stay tuned.

Environment Update: July 2011
Posted 12 July 2011 08:30 AM by Holden Street Neighbourhood House

• We proudly received a “Highly Commended” in the Yarra Sustainability Awards 2011 in the area of Excellence in Sustainability Community Action Award.
• There will be an environment interest and action group starting Tuesday 2nd August 1:30 – 3:30pm.  Contact us for more details.
• Powermate – check your electricity consumption and find out how much standby power your appliances are using. Contact us if you would like to borrow it.

Add these to your calendar…
Posted 12 July 2011 08:00 AM by Holden Street Neighbourhood House

Keep an eye on our events calendar on our website or get in touch for further details on these upcoming events:

• 04 October: Community Lunch and launch of environmental sustainability works
• 15 November: Annual General Meeting ‘Celebrating 25 years of the Association’
• 26 November: Toy Swap
• 13 December, 12:00pm: Christmas Party
• 22 December: Childcare Christmas Party