January 2012

There is no better way to knock Christmas off the waistline than to take on the free Zumba Challenge, which will bring the Frankston city centre to life every Sunday morning starting 5 February.

The stunning work of international artist Nicola Page is on display for all to see in Frankston.

With only two months until the 2012 Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship comes to Melbourne and Frankston, two world class athletes have confirmed their participation in the event.

David Davis, the Minister for Ageing, will be in Frankston this Tuesday 24 January to unveil Frankstons new Meals on Wheels oven.

There might be an age difference of more than 60 years but Frankston Citys Citizen of the Year for 2012 Gwen Dearsley and Young Citizen of the Year Kimberly Pellosis have a lot in common.

People in Frankstons city centre will be reaching new heights next weekend when a climbing wall is placed in Wells Street Plaza for the day.

If you are considering some building projects for the new year it �™s best to take note of the owner in Frankston South who was recently fined $8100 by the Frankston Magistrates Court for building works without a building permit.

The Hip Cat Circus Open Day is on Thursday, 19 January from 3:30pm to 4:30pm and local youngsters aged 5-21 years with an interest in circus skills will be testing out their circus skills.

The next heatwave is just around the corner, and there are some important steps everyone can take to make sure our family, pets and neighbours are well prepared to cope.

If you love the pristine Seaford foreshore then Saturday, 28 January is the day to get involved and make sure it stays in top nick.

There are few things new parents crave more than sleep, and Frankston City Council is coming to the rescue with three free Sleep Settling courses at the Botany Park Maternal and Child Health Centre in January.

Get your dose of MoJo Pearls at the Frankston Library Lounge on Sunday, 22 January.

The Blessing of the Waters returns to the Frankston Waterfront on Friday, 6 January, with more than 3000 people expected to watch the traditional race to retrieve the blessed cross from the water.

Become a 'human bowling ball' and throw yourself into the action at the Frankston Waterfront Festival.

It's not everyday a world champion lands on Frankston's shores, but that literally happened    as Canadian sculptor Karen Fralich helped carve out the exquisite Sand Sculpting Australia  - Toytopia exhibition on the Frankston Waterfront.

Frankston Waterfront comes to life on the weekend of 14-15 January with a range of entertainment and activities for all ages.

There's a wide range of school holiday activities on offer throughout Frankston City these school holidays.