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Rivers Newsletter Issue: December 2008 facebook rivers blog
season's greetings

New Years Eve Dinner - LIMITED SEATS STILL AVAILABLE
New Years Eve Dinner Melbourne City Butchers Grill

Don't miss out on NYE 08-09 celebrations

Date: 31st December 2008
Sittings: Select from early or late sittings
Bonus: Glass of sparkling on arrival
Locations: Docklands, Mordialloc

Click here to find out more


Street Smart - Update
Street Smart Campaign

Over $16,000 raised

Thank you to everyone who has generously donated to the 2008 Street Smart campaign. At last count, over $16,000 has been raised for the charity. The campaign officially ended on the 24th Dec 2008 - so stay tuned to for the grand total to be announced soon.


Dollar Saving Deals
You can save a buck without giving up dining out at great restaurants. The key is to keep an eye out for special offers - here are two below. Happy dining!

Super Tuesday at Saganaki Greek Cuisine and Grill Docklands

Super Tuesday
50% off food bill
Lunch & dinner, Tuesdays. Must order min. 2 courses from the Super Tuesday Menu. Conditions apply. Bookings recommended
Saganaki Greek Cuisine and Grill
Ph: 9606 0008. 62 NewQuay Promenade Docklands Victoria 3008

Unllimited Yum Cha at Yum Cha Dragon Docklands

"Unlimited Yum Cha" at Yum Cha Dragon
$39.50 per person Monday to Saturday
$48.00 per person on Sunday
Conditions apply. Bookings recommended

Yum Cha Dragon, Docklands
Ph 9329 6868. 427 Docklands Drive, Waterfront City, Docklands


Salvation Army Christmas Brunch @ Mecca Bah
Brodie Holland at Salvation Army Christmas Brunch at Mecca Bah Melbourne

Mecca Bah Melbourne was proud to host over 100 Salvation Army ‘Clients’ for a special Christmas Day Brunch.
This is the 4th year that Mecca Bah has participated in this event, and the Chefs are especially eager to provide a truly hearty meal to make it a memorable event for all guests. Regular volunteers inc Melbourne's new Lord Mayor Robert Doyle and retired Collingwood player Brodie Holland (pictured) . View the Brunch photos at www.meccabah.com.au
View the Channel 7 News Clip


MELBOURNE EVENTS - DEC 08 / JAN 09

Southern Star Observation Wheel
The much anticipated Observation Wheel at the Docklands is now open. Find out more at thesouthernstar.com.au

31 Dec 2008
New Year's Eve in the City
Welcome 2009 at the city’s largest free New Year’s Eve party! The city hosts a massive celebration at six city venues extending from Birrarung Marr right along the Yarra River to Docklands. Come and enjoy live bands, dancing, roving performers, family entertainment on offer at six official entertainment venues. www.thatsmelbourne.com.au

The Rocky Horror Show
Until 25 Jan 09. Comedy Theatre, 228-240 Exhibition Street, Melbourne
Richard O'Brien's Rocky Horror Show in a brand spanking new production, playing at The Comedy Theatre. www.showbiz.com.au

Collector's Sunday Market
Every Sunday 10am - 4pm. FREE to enter
Waterfront City Piazza, Docklands Drive, Melbourne Docklands

Offering a range of unique and original products. Discover treasures from the depths of some of Melbourne's finest antique and pre-loved specialists www.waterfrontcity.com.au

Sunset Concerts: The Black Sorrows
17 JAN 2009 @ 7.30 PM - 9.30 PM
Fitzroy Gardens 230-298 Wellington Parade, East Melbourne
As the sun goes down the tempo comes up.
The Sunset Concert series returns in 2009. The first concert on Saturday 17 January, will bring the soulful soundtrack of many an Aussie barbecue to Fitzroy Gardens - The Black Sorrows. Sing along to the band's classic hits and dance to songs from their newest album, Roarin' Town. The Sunset Concert series features a host of popular bands to keep your toes tapping on those balmy summer nights.
Ph 03 9658 9658


"Change the World" Lift Off Party at Docklands

Change the world

Docklands was home to the Change the World Lift Off Event.

On Thursday 18th Dec over 180 VIP guests attended the exclusive event at Waterfront City Docklands. VIEW PHOTOS

A number of Docklands Restaurants (inc. Fish Seafood Grill, BlueFire Churrascaria Grill, Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, Steakhouse) donated food for the party goers.

Letter of Thanks

"From everyone at Change the World would like to thank the staff of Fish Seafood Grill, BlueFire Churrascaria Grill, Bellissimo Cucina & Trattoria, and Steakhouse for their generous contribution to the Change the World logo launch and Christmas party.

With over 180 people in attendance our event has been highly praised and a lot of that stems from the quality of food provided. Simply delicious!

We cannot thank you enough from all at change the World and wish everyone a very safe Christmas and prosperous New Year."

Brent Masters
Change the World
www.changetheworld.com.au


Restaurant Reviewer November Draw

The winner of this month's draw - a $100 voucher for Yum Cha Dragon is "Lonnie Clark, Melbourne" who dined at Butchers Grill Docklands. Congratulations!
For your chance to win a restaurant voucher simply complete the 'restaurant reviewer' form at participating restaurants & dinner cruises (Visit rivers.net.au)

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