The Milton Parklands Project Team are delighted at the number of stories, ideas and suggestions received from the local community.  You can view the collection of stories on the Brisbane City Council website.

The team are working closely with Community Groups and stakeholders to develop a preliminary plan that will meet the needs of the residents now and into the future.

If you have would like to have your say by contributing a story, image, or if you have memorabilia that you would like included in a fixture exhibition, please contact the Milton Parklands Project Team on miltonproject@brisbane.qld.gov.au by November 14 2011.  Alternatively, you may wish to contact the Ward Office on 07 3403 2520.

A concept plan will be developed from the collection of ideas, suggestions and stories which will then be revised following comments and feedback, with a final plan anticipated to be ready in April 2012.

 Do your kids feel safe?

Following are a few tips for you to  prepare your kids emotionally for dangerous weather.

1.  Talking to your kids about dangerous weather is helpful, but make sure it is not the only thing you talk about with them.

2.  If your kids ask you questions, stick to the facts without to much detail.

3.  Kids look to adults for how to behave, so make sure you stay calm yourself.

4.  Go over your family's dangerous weather plan with your kids so they know how to stay safe.  Visit www.emergency.qld.gov.au/emq for more information.

5.  Limit your child's contact with media stories about dangerous weather - adults need to stay informed, but kids don't need to see ghours of scary images.

6.  When dangerous weather approaches, stay close to your kids and know where they are.

7.  Talk to your local GP or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) if you're worried about your kids or need support.

Source:  Qeensland Health and University of Queensland                                      

Entries for the Mt-Cootha Fun Run and walk close today at 8pm! 

Mousdash

Date:    Sunday, Movember 13th 2011

Location:  Mt Coot-tha, Brisbane

What:      10.5km Running Challenge and 5km Summit Walk

Join your local Toowong Councillor and thousands of Queenslanders for Brisbane's newest challenge and you'll be raising funds and awareness for Movember (Men's Health).

Official Warm Up

Date:    Saturday , Movember 12th 2011

Time:  1pm - 4pm

Location:  Paddo Tavern

Whether you're conquering Mt Coot-tha yourself or supporting a friend on the day, bring your mates and get down to The Paddo Tavern tomorrow (Saturday) from 1-4pm for the official warm-up! (a few late entries will be available).

To enter and for more information, please follow this link to Weekend Warrior Events.

When completed, the Sylvan Road On-Road Bicycle Improvement Project will enhance the safety and improve connections for pedestrians and cyclists along Land Street and Sylvan Road, which are heavily used by cyclists travelling between the Bicentennial Bikeway and the Western Freeway bikeway. 

To view the Project Plan and download the latest Construction Update for 30th Octobeer to 12th November 2011,  please follow this link to the Brisbane City Council Website. 

Brisbane City Council is trialling free wireless internet access within the surrounds of some of the city's most popular parks.

Wireless, or WiFi access, is now available in hotspot areas of the City Botanic Gardens and New Farm Park 24 Hours a day, 7 days per week.

The popular and successful service has been extended until the end of February 2012.

To find out more information please follow this link to Brisbane City Council.

Free  Christmas Xtravaganza

Date:    Saturday 26th November

Time:   4.30pm

              Movie Starts at 6.45

Location:  Gregory Park, Baroona Rd, Milton

Bring a picnic rug and chair and enjoy a Christmas Xtravaganza with a FREE Movie in the Park, featuring the smash hit "RIO", Rock Climbing, Face Painting, Bouncy Castle, Barnyard Animals plus a Special Visit from Santa and his Carolers!    

Yummy sausage sizzle hosted by Bardon Lions Club and concert music performed by BrizWest Concert Band.

Proudly brought to you by the Lord Mayor's Suburban Initiative Fund and the Councillor for the Toowong Ward.

Brisbane Inner West Chamber of Commerce invites all businesses to join Lord Mayor Graham Quirk for a scrumptous CORO breakfast as he presents his vision and plan for restoring confidence back into Brisbane's economy, to wnsure we become "Australia's New World City".

In his address, Lord Mayor Graham Quirk will provide an update on the recovery post flood, and outline his committment to key infrastructure projects with a continuing committment to delivering the basics.

Date:      Wednesday 23rd november 2011

Time:    6.45am  till  8.30am

Location:  The Coro, 28 McDougall St.  Milton

Bookings and Pre-payments must be made by 5pm, Monday 21 November 2011.

Please visit www.innerwestchamber.com.au  for further information and to book.

Brisbane Inner West Chamber of Commerce is a pro-active, growing local-area business forum and promotion opportunity.    Guests are welcome to any event.  All local-area or locally dealing businesses are invited to join the group and work with other local area members.

Date:    Thursday 24 November 2011

Time:    6pm - 9pm

Location:    Casablanca, Cnr Petrie Tce and Caxton Street, Brisbane

Come along for a fun evening including buffett dinner dancing and karaoke (optional) !

Please visit www.innerwestchamber.com.au for further information or to make a booking.

Council Provides Many Active & Healthy Programs in the local area: http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/recreation-programs/index.htm

Active Parks
Find out about the activities and events on offer through Council's Active Parks Program. Includes free fitness and recreational activities.

Real Adventure Women program
The Real Adventure Program (RAW) is for women aged 16 years and over. Find out how you can join the sporting and recreational activities.

Chill Out
The Chill Out Program is designed for young people aged between 10 to 17 years old. Read about activities and pick up a brochure.

Growing Older and Living Dangerously
The GOLD program is available for residents 50 years and over. GOLD 'n' Kids is for kids and their grandparents. Find information about both programs including school holiday activities.

Black Diamonds
Council's Black Diamonds program is designed for young Murri and Islander people, find information about event details.

Get Wild
Discover natural Brisbane through a range of recreational and educational activities. See what activities are on and when you can 'Get Wild'.