Jackie Kerin. An Author for all Seasons and Keeping Books Alive Conference. 26 November 2011

An Author for All Seasons

Mentone Public Library Presents:

author and storyteller Jackie Kerin.

“I’m a storyteller. I practice the traditional art of spoken story. This ancient art predates the book. It could be said that the tradition of storytelling is connected to the book like blossom to fruit.

My favourite stories are those of my own creation. My current passion involves collecting unique Australian historical tales and putting them into language for telling. These wonderful stories belong to us all.”

When: Saturday, 26^th November 2011

Time: 11am

Where: Mentone Public Subscription Library

Address: Rear, 36 Florence Street, Mentone. 3194

(At the Rear of the Community Assistance

and Information Bureau [CAB]

The CAB is opposite Australia Post)

Entry: Gold Coin Donation

Bookings Essential.

Enquiries and Bookings:

Sue Blackford (Secretary) – 9583-5648

Julia Reichstein (Publicity) –Jmrei1978@hotmail.com

Please RSVP by Thursday, 24th November 2011

Children's Charity Network and the Australian Children's Literary BoardSeminar.

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Jackie Kerin has a habit of saying: Before there were books, there were stories. Oral storytelling is connected to the book like blossom to fruit.

This professional development seminar is designed to inform and inspire secondary and primary teachers, librarians and those interested in promoting literacy.

In an event that is primarily about the written word, its good to see that the organisers recognise the importance that oral storytelling plays in developing literacy and an appreciation of stories written.

This promises to be an inspiring, informative and fun way to celebrate the end of the year with others who are passionate about words - on paper and spoken.

Features of the day include many prizes, gourmet catering, great ideas to implement at the work-place, latest news and availability of presenters, handouts, signings and lively discussion.

Registration fee: $110

Please direct all enquiries to:

Rob Leonard

Ph (03) 5282 8950

Fax: (03) 4206 7811

Email: rob@ozkids.com.au

Rocket Clock Story Slam: “How Times Change"

This month, we're looking for stories of times gone by, old habits or past passions. Things we used to do, believe or want. Moving on. Growing up. Turning the corner.

Pre-register your intent to tell by emailing rocketclockss@gmail.com or register on the night. Everyone is welcome to come along and listen, laugh, drink, cheer & weep.

Wednesday November 9, 2011
Doors open 7.30pm; slam kicks off 8.30pm.

Tickets:
$5 pre-sale (+ $2 booking fee) or $8 on the door. Book tickets now via the Bella Union website: http://www.bellaunion.com.au/ticketing/show_367/.

Bella Union
Level 1, Trades Hall
Corner of Victoria & Lygon Streets
Carlton South

What is Rocket Clock?

Rocket Clock is a monthly story slam competition. Ten people each have five minutes to tell a story around a particular theme. Judges in the audience rate each story on both content and performance. Everyone has a great time.

More info:

rocketclock.com.au
Rocket Clock on Twitter
Rocket Clock on Facebook

The Village Festival 3 - 6th November. Edinburgh Gardens Nth Fitzroy

The Village Festival is back!

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A contingent of Vic Guild Storytellers have been supporting the Village Festival since 2008.

A remarkable and unique explosion of creativity and mayhem including dancing, music, food, wine and of course storytelling.

Matteo, Susan Pepper, Cora Zon, JB Rowley, Helen Lawry (now SA) and Jackie Kerin have all brought stories to The Village.

This year Jackie will be back in the little storytelling tent with her ukulele, kamishibai and paper folding magic.

The Village has a packed program - storytelling is on Saturday midday - 5.00

Learn more about Jackie here

Learn more about The Village and its creators here

Anne E Stewart at Dysart, Queensland mining town

Anne E Stewart has been working at Dysart, a central Queensland mining town.

Last weekend she drove along the Fitzroy Development Road, back to Rockhampton and Yeppoon and spent the weekend with Queensland Storyteller Bettina Nissen at Yeppoon.

On Sunday Bettina and Anne sailed to Great
Keppel, snorkelled and saw many fish and sting rays. Annie even saw a dolphin frolicking around the harbour at Rosslyn Bay.

And all the time there was much talk of story and ideas.

Bettina has sent this photo of Anne for the Vic blog ... with the wind in her hair.

Thanks Bettina for the photo and news of our intrepid Vic Storyteller.

Learn more about our friends in Queensland: Queensland Storytelling Guild

Rocket Clock Story Slam: “Somebody's Got To Do It”

It's our first birthday! Last October, Rocket Clock was launched after a year of wishing there was a regular story slam in Melbourne and thinking, "well, somebody's got to do it".

This month, we’re looking for stories of standing up and stepping forward. Getting your hands dirty. Finishing the job. Doing that thing that no one else can, will or wants to do.

Pre-register your intent to tell by emailing rocketclockss@gmail.com or register on the night. Everyone is welcome to come along and listen, laugh, drink, cheer & weep.

Wednesday October 12, 2011
Doors open 7.30pm; slam kicks off 8.30pm.

Tickets:
$5 pre-sale (+ $2 booking fee) or $8 on the door. Book tickets now via the Bella Union website: http://www.bellaunion.com.au/ticketing/show_367/.

Bella Union
Level 1, Trades Hall
Corner of Victoria & Lygon Streets
Carlton South

What is Rocket Clock?

Rocket Clock is a monthly story slam competition. Ten people each have five minutes to tell a story around a particular theme. Judges in the audience rate each story on both content and performance. Everyone has a great time.

More info:

rocketclock.com.au
Rocket Clock on Twitter
Rocket Clock on Facebook

Children's Week Events: Matteo and Anne E Stewart. October 2011

Children's Week is an annual event celebrated in Australia during the fourth week in October.

In 1996 it was decided to adopt a permanent theme: 'A Caring World Shares'.

A diverse range of events and activities are organised at National, State and Local levels.

These focus the attention of the wider community on children, their needs and achievements.

Children's Week celebrates the right of children to enjoy childhood. It is also a time for children to demonstrate their talents, skills and abilities.


STORIES IN THE WEST

Start the day at the Permaculture Play Group: Anne E Stewart:

October 24: 10 -11.30am

Maidstone Community Centre

21 Yardley Street Maidstone

Cupcakes and pizza: for school age, storytime with Matteo:

October 24: 3.30 - 5.00pm

Maidstone Community Centre

Children's Picnic in the Park: Anne E Stewart.

October 25: 10.30- 12.30am

Yarraville Gardens cnr Hyde Street/Somerville Rd, Yarraville

STORIES IN THE EAST

Celebrate Children's Week : Matteo

October 29: 11.00am

Carnegie Library and Community Centre

7 Sheppardson Street Carnegie

Learn more:

Anne E Stewart

Matteo

JB Rowley reflects on the power of story

JB was selected to tell her story The Flowerdale Tattoo at the Sydney Festival 2011.

When we tell a story we release it to connect, inspire and touch others in ways that we often do not know about. The Flowerdale Tattoo is a story that has touched others deeply and I have been thrilled to receive feedback from listeners about the effect this story has had on them. Hedley Galt, who writes a regular column in the magazine, Nature & Health was one such listener. Hedley was part of the audience for the live Radio National broadcast in Sydney in January for the 'Hope 2011- stories that must be told’ event and was deeply affected by the story. She has used her experience of listening to The Flowerdale Tattoo to inspire others to ‘embrace the here and now’ in her column on page 12 of the spring edition of the magazine. Below is the online link to the magazine but you will need to pop into your newsagent for a hard copy to read Hedley’s column.

Nature and Health

Listen to JB tell the story of the Flowerdale Tattoo

Learn more about JB here