Mt Evelyn News
Last week it was discovered that parts of environment in the Mt Evelyn Owl Land Reserve, along Hereford Rd, had been destroyed. Many mature and healthy trees have been removed, ground has been compacted by heavy machinery and areas of native ground coverage has been cleared, much to the dismay of many locals and Mt…
With the recent updates in Pokemon Go, Mt Evelyn has gained a third gym. Originally hosting two gyms, one at the Mt Evelyn Skate Park and a second at the War Memorial outside the Mt Evelyn RSL, a third popped up while the gyms were being rebuilt outside the Mt Evelyn Christian Reformed Church. All…
The Mount Evelyn Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc will be holding their Business Breakfast on Tuesday July 11. It will be held 7.15am for 7.30am start at Billygoat Hill Brassiere, 4/7 Wray Crescent, with Cr Tim Heenan as guest speaker. The breakfast is $30 and payment can be made at the Mt Evelyn Post Office…
Mt Evelyn Community Market is on again this Saturday, June 24. It will run from 9am to 1pm at the Mt Evelyn RSL, 49 Birmingham Rd. Come along and check out some great local small businesses and grab a sausage or devonshire tea.
The wheels are in motion on the organisation of the upcoming Mt Evelyn Street Party. This year the bi-annual Street Party will be held on Sunday October 29 from 10am to 3pm. Staying with the ‘Memories Are Made of This’ 1940’s – 1950’s theme, activities including Mr and Mrs Mt Evelyn, fashion parade, and classic…
The Autumn-Winter Mt Evelyn Chamber of Commerce Inc (MECCI) newsletter is now available. It has news from the Chamber of Commerce, Mt Evelyn Environment Protection and Progress Association, Community Market, Neighbourhood Watch and more. You can pick up the newsletter from local shops including the Mt Evelyn Post Office, Bendigo Bank and the Station House.
Earlier this year the Mt Evelyn Community House was successful in obtaining the Yarra Ranges Council tender to deliver the Mt Evelyn Community Reading Room service (former Library) in partnership with Eastern Region Libraries. The Reading Room is now open 30 hours per week under the co-ordination of Liz who has been busy recruiting, inducting…
Last Thursday evening the See Mt Evelyn exhibition was launched, with many photographs from the photo contest on display at the Mount Evelyn Community House. During the night the winners of the photo contest were announced; Primary School Category: Harper Mckenzie Secondary School Category: Michael Stephens People’s Choice: Greg Carrick 3rd Place, Over 18 Category:…
Through Our Own Eyes, an exhibition of artworks by Studio 42 has just been launched at Mont de Lancey. The artists who make up Studio 42 meet in the Mt Evelyn Community House art room every Thursday afternoon under the guidance of local artist Sandy Dare. Their works cover mediums including oils, watercolour, pencil and mixed media. The exhibition…