Division 11 November update

Welcome to the November update for Division 11, Robina. We have plenty of events to share with you.

Free Community Morning Tea

The Robina Red Cross are gearing up to host a delicious community morning tea spread next week. And the best news? It’s free – no bookings required. Come along to the Varsity Lakes Community Resource Centre on Thursday 9 November from 10am to 11.30am to chat to your neighbours and meet the Red Cross team over sandwiches and cake. I’ll also be there if you would like to come for a chat. See you then!

1000 plants to go into the ground

You’re invited to join us for a community tree planting day at the Robina Wetlands to plant 1000 native plants! Everyone is welcome on Saturday 18 November from 9am-10.30am at the Robina City Parklands (Stadium Drive, Robina). Registrations are required – so get in quick and play an active role in improving our environment: http://bit.ly/treeplantingday

Activating our skate parks

In an attempt to attract new crowds into our local skate parks, I’m looking to spearhead a unique plan to bring in live music, pop-up skate shops, juice bars and coffee shops! Take a look at the news story here: https://www.facebook.com/CrHermannVorster/videos/1995788214076679/

Australia Day nominations are open now!

Nominations for the 2018 City of Gold Coast Australia Day Awards are open now! Know of someone that deserves recognition?

You’re encouraged to nominate them under one of the six categories:

Gold Coast Citizen of the Year;
Gold Coast Young Citizen of the Year;
Gold FM Community Service Award;
Sports Achievement Award;
Environmental Achievement Award;
Cultural Achievement Award.

Nominations close on Friday 17 November. Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/australiadayawards

What’s on at the Robina Library?

Cat in the Hat | Wednesday 8 November 10am – 10.45am

A special story time session celebrating the 60th birthday of Dr Seuss’ beloved Cat in the Hat. Suitable for children up to 5 years of age.

Design your own badge | Thursday 9 November 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Design and create your own cool badges with recycled materials. Suitable for 13 – 17 years.

Coding Club | Monday 13 November 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Discover the world of coding and robotics. Explore programming with a range of different robots. Suitable for 6 – 12 years.

DIY gift boxes | Wednesday 15 November 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Create funky gift boxes from recycled cards. Suitable for 13 – 17 years.

Bookings required for all activities, phone 07 5581 1600.

FREE fishing comp tomorrow

The Gold Coast Tilapia Busters event is back again tomorrow (Saturday 4 November) from 6am to Noon at our Robina Lakes. Bring your friends and family along to help control the number of the introduced pest fish species, Tilapia. Plenty of prizes up for grabs and a free sausage sizzle provided by the Robina Lions. Registration details and further information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/362515127518351/

Do you know of any local issues?

As always, I’m available to chat with you. I have two upcoming listening posts for you to flag what needs fixing in your street:

Tuesday 14 November