An evening with Alice Pung
Members and non-members are welcome to come along to hear Alice Pung speak about growing up in a Footscray trading family.
Alice Pung is a Melbourne writer and lawyer. She was born in Footscray, and grew up in Braybrook, attending local primary and secondary schools in the Western suburbs. Alice is the author of Unpolished Gem and the editor of Growing up Asian in Australia. She has had stories and articles published in Good Weekend, Meanjin, the Monthly, Age, The Best Australian Stories 2007 and Etchings.
Although Alice is currently practicing as a solicitor, she has worked extensively with both primary and secondary school students - as an art instructor, independent school teacher, and student mentor. To see a list of some of the schools and libraries Alice has spoken at, click here. Alice is tutor and subject co-ordinator at Ormond College, the University of Melbourne.
Alice has a deep passion and empathy for youth issues, and believes in the power of good humour (and not-so-good puns) to help surmount adversity. Alice has also appeared on radio with Richard Stubbs, with John Safran and Father Bob Maguire on ‘Sunday Nights with Safran’, and on Ramona Koval’s ‘The Book Show’.
When: Thursday, 10th June 2010
Where: The Footscray Club, 45 Paisley St (Upstairs)
For all enquiries, please call Grant Miles on 0418 32 66 18
Past Events
2010
Footscray Progressive Dinner 2010
Join the journey of a three course meal through Footscray’s finest restaurants.
Starting at the Dancing Dog Cafe, you will join your fellow diners for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles.
You will be provided with an itinerary of restaurants and introduced to your host for the evening.
Relax and enjoy the truly memorable journey of sounds, flavours and scents of Footscray.
The evening will conclude at Centro Footscray Café, where you will be served a selection of desserts, tea or coffee.
By taking part in the Footscray Progressive Dinner you will not only have a great experience, you will also have the opportunity to WIN some great prizes.
Date: Friday, 19 March 2010
Time: 5:30pm for 6:00pm start at Dancing Dog Cafe, 42a Albert Street, Footscray 3011
Cost: $65 pp
Bookings Essential: Phone 9688 0277 to register (Book early as places are limited).
RSVP and payment by Tuesday 16 March 2010.
Footscray Progressive Dinner 2010 FLYER
Footscray Flicks at Maddern Square 2010
Footscray Flicks at Maddern Square is back by popular demand!
This FREE outdoor cinema expereince has been running in Footscray since 2007 and this year, Footscray FLicks will be held over 2 consecutive nights at Maddern Square, Chambers St, Footscray.
Details:
Friday 19 February 2010
9 PM screening of JUNO (rated M)
&
Saturday 20 February 2010
7.45 PM pre-movie entertainment
8.30 PM screening of ICE AGE 3: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS (rated PG)
Bring a blanket, beanbag or deck chair and have a great night under the stars!
A complimentary ice cream and coffee will be available for all, but if you fancy a bite to eat before the movie, come in to Footscray and sample some of the best multicultural delights the West has to offer. From Vietnamese to African and everything in between, you are sure to find something to tickle your taste buds.
RSVP:
Contact Rosie Sallemi on 9688 0277 to reserve your spot by Wednesday 17 February 2010.
Spaces are limited, so get in quick!
This event is proudly sponsored by Maribyrnong City Council.
Feel free to pass on this flyer to your colleagues, family and friends.
We will see you at the movies!
JUNO Flyer
ICE AGE 3 Flyer
2009
Future of Footscray 2009 Networking Event
Want to know more about what's happening in Footscray?
Come along and hear about Footscray Renewal projects.
When:
Thursday 25 June 2009
5.30pm
Where:
The Old Footscray Courthhouse
Footscray Police Station
Corner of Hyde and Napier Streets (entry off Hyde Street)
Footscray 3011
Footscray Traders Association Mother's Day Raffle
Congratulations to Brigida Russo of Footscray, our 2009 Mother's Day Raffle Winner.
Photo: Brigida and Lidia
Footscray Progressive Dinner
A journey of a three course meal through Footscray's finest restaurants on Friday 13 March 2009.
Footscray Flicks at Maddern Square
A FREE screening of "WALL-E" under the stars at Maddern Square accompanied by Tricky Nick the Magician and free coffee + ice cream. Held on Friday 27 February 2009 atMaddern Square, Chambers Street, Footscray 3011 (Melway Ref: 2S F8) from 7.45pm - 10.30pm.
2008
Madd Grooves
Following the success of Madd Jazz at the Square, Madd Grooves was a collaborative performance of "Unified Gecko" which featured seven musicians from Melbourne's best jazz, reggae and hip hop scenes; and "Ethio Oz" some of Melbourne's finest instrumentalists in an 11 piece ensemble performing traditional and contemporary music and dance, held in Maddern Square, on Saturday 6 December 2008, from 12 noon - 3 pm.
Footscray Traders Association Networking Event
Christmas Drinks Networking Event with your fellow Footscray traders!
When: Thursday, 27 November 2008, from 6pm
Where: The Plough Hotel, 333 Barkly Street, Footscray 3011
RSVP: Janice Morales at 9919 6207 or Janice.Morales@vu.edu.au
FTA Networking Event November 2008 Invitation
Madd Jazz at the Square
A free musical feast at The Royal Hotel on Saturday, 8 November 2008 from 2-4pm, featuring the unique sounds of local band "Way Out West" following their highly successful international tour. Also appearing will be electric trumpeter Peter Knight, Vietnamese traditional music virtuose Dung Nguyen, Ray Pereira percussion specialist, reed man Paul Williamson, accoustic bassist Howard Cairns and young firebrand drummer Rajiv Jayaweera.
The Footscray Traders Association AGM
FTA AGM Minutes 2008
FTA AGM Invitation 2008
FTA AGM Agenda 22nd october 2008
FTA AGM Nomination Form 2008
FTA AGM Minutes 2007
Footscray Heritage Trail Walk
Following the success of previous Footscray Heritage Trail Walks in 2006 and 2007, this year's theme focussed on the modern 20th century architecture in Footscray.
This free, community event was held in 18 October 2008, and was organised and delivered by Maribyrnong City Council, Maribyrnong Council's Heritage Advisory Committee, the Footscray Historical Society and the Inner West Branch of the National Trust.
Footscray Progressive Dinner
Footscray Progressive Dinner "A Leap Through Footscray's Finest Restaurants" was held in 29 February 2008 as part of the 2008 Taste of the West Festival.
Diners were hosted to a selection of African, Bangladeshi and Vietnamese restaurants, before finishing at the Footscray Centro Cafe for a selection of desserts, tea/coffee and entertainment.
Footscray Flicks under the Stars: Free Outdoor Cinema
A free screening of the film “No Reservations” starring Catherine Zeta-Jones and Aaron Eckhart (rated PG), was held in 22 February 2008 in Maddern Square, Chambers Street, Footscray - part of the 2008 Taste of the West Festival.
2007
Footscray Traders Association 'Future of Footscray 2007' Networking Event
The 'Future of Footscray' Networking Event was held at:
The Old Footscray Courthouse
Footscray Police Station
Cnr Hyde/Napier Street (Entry off Hyde St)
Footscray 3011
Wednesday 24 October 2007
5.30pm
Footscray Window Cleaning Event 2007
First Annual General Meeting of the Footscray Traders Association (FTA)
We held our first Annual General Meeting in March 2007 at Maribyrnong City Council, Footscray. The Footscray Traders Association was incorporated and a Committee elected.
