Strange Fruit, one of Australia's iconic outdoor theatre companies, will perform their highwire act The Spheres this Saturday night (29 November) at the Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights and, in the process, light Frankston �™s 100-year old Norfolk Pine Tree.

The Frankston Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has continued Frankston's run of achievements by being selected as a finalist in the Victorian Tourism Awards.

Frankston City Council and Robert Simeoni Architects Pty Ltd  will be  presented with  the Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture  on Monday (24 November), for the design of the new Seaford Life Saving Club building on the Seaford foreshore.

Frankston is getting ready to reclaim its title as Victoria's cleanest and friendliest beach.

Frankston Library has a lot more to offer, with the Summer Read in full swing, and wireless internet now available in the library.

Frankston City Council is installing new directional signage, to make getting around the CAD easier for residents and visitors, as well as linking the city centre to the Frankston Waterfront.

Research shows that over 40 per cent of Australian adults have difficulties with literacy, a figure that Council's Libraries and Learning Manager Beck Henshall believes could be overcome by developing a love of books and learning right from the early years.

With a little help from Kids -  'Go for your life', Riviera Preschool is holding its first ever Family Fun Day, with all local families welcome to attend.

'The Punks' are in town  - and they are determined to have a good time, and are inviting all young people to join them.

Santa Claus is coming to town early, and will make a special appearance at the Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights, proudly presented by Cadbury, on Saturday, 29 November.

Training for Frankston's first EcoSmart Electricians commenced last week. The program, supported by Frankston City Council, is run by the National Electrical and Communications Association (NECA) to educate licensed electricians about energy efficient and environmentally friendly electrical products, technology and installations.

Frankston City Council's Focus on Frankston Photography Competition has been extended until the end of November due to an overwhelming response from the public.