A collaboration between community and emergency services will highlight the importance of bushfire preparation in Millgrove this October.
Hosted by the Millgrove Residents’ Action Group (MRAG), the Millgrove Open Day takes place on 12 October and will serve as a timely reminder to be prepared prior to a fire prone summer season.
It will be held in the Millgrove Memorial Park and the CFA station from 10am to 2.30pm and free parking can be accessed at the Millwarra Primary School and at the Millgrove Recreation Reserve located on Cavanagh Road.
MRAG has banded together with the local CFA and the Upper Yarra SES to provide crucial information to the community while also providing some fun and free entertainment.
There will be some local community and service organisations providing an insight into their services and how to access them.
MRAG vice president Phil Pomaroff said MRAG was partnering with the Yarra Energy Foundation to deliver the State Government’s Community Electrification Engagement Program.
“An information marque will be available to provide brochures about rebates on a range of energy efficient options for residents,” Mr Pomaroff said.
MRAG hopes that the community can enjoy the wide range of activities being provided and learn important information about being prepared for any emergency situation.
Last year saw over 500 visitors enjoy free entertainment and free games while learning important information about preparing for the fire season.
The Upper Yarra SES will put on a Jaws of Life demonstration to the public, showcasing how the tool is used in emergency situations.
The day also will provide plenty of fun and free entertainment, including a magic show, roving artists, face painting, black snake productions animals, caricatures drawings, jumping castle and much more.
MRAG president Maureen Halit said MRAG would give away show bags to the first 200 people who come to the MRAG marque.
“MRAG will be showcasing some of the ambitious projects from Millgroves’ Community Plan, come and find out the latest news on the community garden, the miniature train plans and other projects,” Ms Halit said.
Food vendors will also provide a range of delicious offerings at the event.
The Upper Yarra Rotary Club will be again be barbequing and providing delicious sausages in bread to raise much-needed funds for charitable causes.
