The Millgrove Residents’ Action Group (MRAG), Wesburn/Millgrove CFA and Upper Yarra SES are preparing for a bumper crowd at this year’s Community Open Day to be held on Sunday 20 October.
“Last year saw over 500 visitors enjoy free entertainment, free games and gain important information about preparing for the fire season and we expect a similar crowd this year,” MRAG Project Coordinator Jan Burney said.
The 2024 event sees the SES and many important community groups joining in on the day to showcase their services in an expo format which will add enormously to the valuable and potential lifesaving information to be gained. As well as securing the talents of the Dreaming Space team again, there will be performances by local schools and music groups.
A wide range of free games, craft activities, face painting and roving artists will provide a great opportunity for the family to enjoy a great day, sure to be a highlight for children and adults alike.
The Upper Yarra Rotary Club will be again be barbequing and providing delicious sausages in bread to raise much-needed funds for charitable causes.
MRAG President Maureen Halit expressed her sincere thanks to the day’s major supporter, Warburton and Yarra Junction Bendigo Bank for allowing such a community-friendly event to be put on at no cost to the public.
“They are such great supporters of the community and returning earnings back to benefit not-for-profit groups in their endeavours to improve locals lives,” she said.
The event will be held in the Millgrove Memorial Park and the CFA station from 10am until 3pm. Free parking can be accessed at the Millwarra Primary School and at the Millgrove Recreation Reserve located on Cavanagh Road.
MRAG hopes that the community can enjoy the wide range of activities being provided whilst at the same time learning important information about resilience and being prepared for any emergency situation.
