Community

PECAN Election Forum: Climate change and energy

@ St Kilda Town Hall
Tuesday 1 April
@ 7:00 pm

Find out where major candidates stand on climate change and energy.

Candidate speakers are:
Josh Burns ALP
Sonya Semmens Greens
The Liberal candidate was invited but declined

GUEST SPEAKER:
Dr Kimberley Reid, climate scientist, University of Melbourne.
Dr Reid is an expert in extreme weather and climate change and regularly appears in the media.
MODERATOR:
Jo Chandler, journalist and senior lecturer at the Centre for Advancing Journalism, University of Melbourne, will facilitate the Q &A.

Livestreamed at Port Phillip Emergency Climate Action Network

Organised by Port Phillip Climate Emergency Action Network, PECAN and Glen Eira Climate Action Network, GECAN, representing ten climate and environment groups in Macnamara.

Free

St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle St

[Greens] Community Safety Forum

@ Uniting Church, South Melbourne
Wednesday 2 April
@ 7:30 pm

Hear from Sonya Semmens, Greens candidate for Macnamara, Senator David Shoebridge, Greens Justice Spokesperson, and Senior Lecturer in Criminology Ruth Liston as we discuss real solutions to keep our communities safe — from investing in housing and mental health to ending systemic injustice and over-policing.

Due to limited question time please submit your questions in advance. Thank you!

Uniting Church, South Melbourne, 325 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne

Building Muscle for Longevity

@ Alma Road Community House
Friday 4 April
@ 11:00 am

A free talk about everyday ways to build muscle mass presented by the people from Walking Tall Rehab St Kilda.

Chatty Café runs every Friday morning from 10am-12pm so community members are welcome to come early and have some morning tea and a chat before the talk.

Free

Alma Road Community House, 200 Alma Rd, St Kilda East

Monthly Market

@ Christ Church
Saturday 5 April
@ 10:00 am

Sausage sizzle, books, plants, clothes and more.
Buy some Christmas gifts before the rush!

First Saturday of the month (Feb – Dec)

Would you like to join our other stallholders and have a stall on the first Saturday of any month
Contact Robyn on 0408 536 241 for details

Weather permitting

Free

Christ Church, 14 Acland Street

St Kilda City Round 1 Legends and Community Day

@ Peanut Farm
Saturday 5 April

The home game action is back – footy and netball.

The women’s, and two men’s teams will be playing at home with the new scoreboard opening in the afternoon.

Plus the ever-tasty BBQ and visits by the local pollies for the scoreboard launch.

Premiership flags raised 1.40
Scoreboard launched 1.45

Free

Peanut Farm, 21 Spenser St

Point Ormond Community Plantings

@ Point Ormond
Sunday 6 April
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Sunday 27 April
@ 10:00 am

Last year lights were installed along the Promenade, meandering the pathway along Point Ormond. Volunteers are needed  to help put 2000 plants in the ground to support the revegetation and restoration after these building works.

Free

Point Ormond,

Film Club: Brooklyn (2015)

@ St Kilda Library
Monday 7 April
@ 12:00 pm

In 1950s Ireland and New York, young Eilis Lacey has to choose between two men and two countries.

Free film at the Library.

Free

St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle St (opposite Town Hall)

Mastering Menopause

@ St Kilda Library
Wednesday 9 April
@ 6:15 pm

Going through perimenopause or menopause? Confused or want to learn more? Join Women’s Health in the South East (WHISE) for a free, friendly introduction to perimenopause and menopause.

Topics covered include:
– What perimenopause and menopause are
– Common symptoms and how they affect your body, mind, and daily life
– Easy strategies to handle symptoms and treatment options
– Where to get help and support

Free

St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle St (opposite Town Hall)

Climate Cafe

@ EcoCentre
Thursday 24 April
@ 6:30 pm

One of the many challenges of the climate crisis is knowing what to do with complex emotions about this planetary emergency.

The EcoCentre is offering a dedicated time for our community to participate in free, in-person Climate Cafes groups.  The climate cafe is a small group gathering place where supportive connections are made through sharing our feelings about the Climate Crisis, facilitated by Carol Ann Allen.

Free

EcoCentre, EcoCentre @ Cora Graves, 38 Blessington St.

A Taste for Wine, Murder (and Romance)

@ St Kilda Library
Thursday 24 April
@ 6:00 pm

A Taste for Wine, Murder (and Romance): Join Fremantle author, Emma Pignatiello, as she talks about her two romantic suspense novels in her Blood Wine Dynasty series – Last Shot (out January) and Last Breath (out March) with Melbourne Sisters in Crime author, Kerryn Mayne.

Free but please book

Free

St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle St (opposite Town Hall)

Electrify Southside

@ St Kilda Town Hall
Sunday 22 June
@ 10:00 am

Electrify Southside is an exciting, new initiative that aims to support residents in both houses and apartments to electrify their homes.

This event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and the local community to explore the latest advancements in energy efficiency, electrification, and sustainable transport. Throughout the day, we will be hosting panel discussions and presentations on key topics shaping the future of electrification.

Free

St Kilda Town Hall, 99A Carlisle St

Skyline Ferris Wheel

@ South Beach Reserve
Friday 13 December
-
Sunday 18 May

Now located to South Beach Reserve until Sunday 18 May

Weekends:& School Holidays 10:00 am to 10:30 pm
Weekdays: 4pm to 10.30pm (closed Christmas Day)

Exclusive City of Port Phillip Resident Discount

Ferris Wheel Ticket Box Price City of Port Phillip Residents Price

Single Adult (12yrs and over) $10

Child (under 12yrs of age) or Senior $7

Gondola – up to 6 people $35

Discounts for online bookings

$15/$10/$50 for gondola

South Beach Reserve, 26 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda