Live it Up in Yarra Ranges and learn new skills

Pick from a range of family, food and fun. Join the Council in a new 4 week program where you can learn new skills and live it up in the Yarra Ranges in 2011

Register for any of these sessions online at:www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/liveitup

For further information contact Alison Fogarty, Community Climate Change Officer on: 9294 6821
 
Olive preserving
Angie Lloyd will tempt you with techniques and recipes for pickling and preserving the humble olive.
When: Tuesday 29th March  6-8pm
Where: Yarra Glen Living and Learning Centre, 12-14 Anzac Avenue - Melways 274 K1
Cost: Free


Pizza oven making
For the more adventurous home cook, this session will be a learn by doing session were participants get some hands on experience, building a pizza oven for the home.
When: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd April 9am-1pm
Where: Morrison's, Old Hereford Rd, Mt Evelyn - Melways 118 B9
Cost: Free


Clothes swap
Local 'ladies' are invited to bring along those pieces that you love but that never queit make it out of the cupboard door - this is their opportunity to be appreciated by someone else.
When: Tues 5th April 10-11:30am
Where: Belgrave South Community House, Gilmore Court - Melways 84 F4
Cost: Free

Master class for home brewers

So you have brewed before but you'd like to sharpen your skills or get a little more adventurous. This session hosted by Colin from Brewer's Choice will help answer some of those more technical questions.
When: Saturday 9th April 2-4pm
Where: Mt Evelyn Library, 50 Wray Crescent - Melways 118 B12
Cost: Free

Getting started with herbs

Karen Sutherland will help walk you through some of the uses of herbs. Giving you some hints on how to grow your own for cooking, teas and a range of other uses.
When: Saturday 9th April 10:30-11:30am
Where: Chirnside Park Community Kitchen Garden, 239 - 241 Maroondah Hwy - Melways 37 G5
Cost: Free

Test your fitness: what does it take to be a police officer or fire fighter

This fitness session will run you through a number of physical tests used by the State of Victoria, giving you a sense of whether you have what it takes.
When: Tuesday 12th April 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Belgrave South Community House, Gilmore Court - Melways 84 F4
Cost: Free

Skateboard and BMX maintenance

Simply Skateboard will run a skateboard and BMX maintenance session designed to help you get the most out of your wheels.
When: Friday 15th April 1-2pm
Where: Gary Cooper Pavillion, Anzac Avenue,Yarra Glen - Melways 274 K1
Cost: Free
RSVP not required

Swap shop

Join the Freeza crew as they host a clothes and music swap shop - bring along items that you can swap and share.
When: Friday 15th April 12-4pm
Where: Gary Cooper Pavillion, Anzac Avenue,Yarra Glen Melways 274 K1
Cost: Free
RSVP not required

Food and Wine Pairing in Yarra Valley

Join us for a truly enjoyable evening of sampling local wine and produce as Sean from Barrique reveals the art of food and wine pairing
When: Session to be confirmed
Where: Maroondah Highway, Healesville Melways 270 C12
Cost: $25

For more information contact Alison Fogarty on 1300 368 333

Cheers, Maryanne