Nutmegging will be all the rage in the Frankston city centre on Friday night, 10 December, when the only Panna Football Cage in Australia comes to the Wells Street Plaza.

After a successful first year the 2011 Cellarbrations Victorian PGA Championships are returning to Frankston City, with the tournament to be held at the Sandhurst Club from 10-16 January 2011.

Frankston has become known as the home of skimboarding in Australia, and the Victorian Skim Society (VSS) and Frankston Youth Resource Centre (YRC) are set to take over Frankston Foreshore once again this summer.

Frankston City Councillors elected their youngest Mayor in history this evening, 24 year old, Cr Kristopher Bolam JP, with Cr Sandra Mayer elected by her peers as Deputy Mayor.

Frankston has become known as the home of skimboarding in Australia, and the Victorian Skim Society (VSS) and Frankston Youth Resource Centre (YRC) are set to take over Frankston Foreshore once again this summer.

Nearly 200 entries have already been received for the Focus on Frankston Photography competition, but residents have more chances than ever to be involved this summer and share in the $7000 prize pool.

The warm weather has struck and now is the time to make sure you and your children are safe in the water this summer.

As we head into the summer heat it is time to help your garden retain all the moisture it can, and one way to do that is by mulching. Council has teamed up with local outlets Burdetts House & Garden, Daisys Garden Supplies and Frankston Sand & Soil to help local residents do it cheaply and sustainably.

Frankston Arts Centre is the second biggest theatre venue in the state and has just launched its much anticipated 2011 program.    

This weekend Frankston is hosting its traditional and spectacular Christmas Festival of Lights, presented by Showtime Attractions, and the fast-paced aerial thrills of the DK Bicycles Victorian Open BMX Championships.

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 December.

In just two hours senior drivers and their families can learn some handy tips to keep them safe and mobile by coming to the Lyrebird Community Centre in Carrum Downs on Monday, 13 December

Are you a local resident interested in having a regular market nearby in Karingal You can find out more on Wednesday, 1 December at Karingal PLACE.

Tessa Seymour Smith only ever used art as an outlet, but her outstanding painting talents have now been discovered and will be on show in Mornington next Friday (3 December).

Where do Frankston folk go for a night out at the movies To the Frankston Library of course!

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed between the City of Melbournes Lord Mayor, Robert Doyle, and Mayors from the State Governments designated Central Activities Districts (CADs) - Frankston, Ringwood, Dandenong, Broadmeadows and Box Hill, on Monday 22 November to officially cement their unanimous commitment to seek State Government support and funding to create the most productive, liveable and sustainable city centres.

When visiting Santa at Bayside Shopping Centre this year, a donation will be made on your behalf to the Frankston Community Fund for every photo package purchased.

Many of Australias best riders, including national champions, world champions and Olympians,  are coming to Frankston for the DK Bicycles Victorian Open BMX Championships, and entry is free to see the spectacular action.

Frankston Citys RECHARGE Scheme was launched in June 2009 and is now expanding around the municipality, with 40 businesses and agencies on board throughout Carrum Downs, Frankston, Karingal, Langwarrin, Frankston North, Seaford and Frankston South.

Real champs will be looking out for their mates this Friday night (19 November) at a Frankston North Youth Festival at Monterey Park.

The waste transfer centre owned by Skye Sands in Harold Road, Skye will close on 30 November after operator Veolia Environmental Services decision not to continue operating the centre.

Council is obviously very pleased to see the St Kilda Football Club move into their new home in Frankston City, it is fantastic to officially have the Saints as new residents of Frankston!

Our own Frankston Visitor Information Centre by the Waterfront was recognised as a finalist in the RACV 2010 Victorian Tourism Awards on Monday night at Crowns Palladium Ballroom, along with Phillip Island and Bass Coast Visitor Information Centre Network; the Bendigo Visitor Centre took out the Visitor Information and Services category.

It is not just families who will be getting into the spirit of Christmas on 27 November, with a number of local groups and businesses chipping in to make the Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights possible.

FrankstonS favourite family evening out, the Frankston Christmas Festival of Lights proudly presented by Showtime Attractions, returns on Saturday, 27 November, and kids will have the chance to see Scooby Doo and Raggs Santa Paws live on stage, and meet Shrek and Santa.

In 1870, Thomas Ritchie opened his first grocery store in the seaside settlement of Frankston and decided that he would donate part of his profit back to the community.

After being completely destroyed by fire on 13 February 2008, the iconic grandstand at Frankston Park is back and according to Dolphins stalwart Bryan Mace it is almost like it was never gone.

More than 300 of the municipalitys most committed and tireless workers will gather at the Frankston Arts Centre on Monday 15 November as Mayor Christine Richards hosts the Citys annual thank you for volunteers.

National Recycling Week November 8  to 14 and Frankston City Council has e-waste in its sights.

While Frankston is host to southern Melbournes biggest Latin festival, Ventana Latina, which draws more than 5000 people to the Well Street Plaza each March, Councils service of the Spanish and South American community is also happening at a grassroots level.

Next week is National Recycling Week (November 8 to  14) and Frankston City Council has e-waste in its sights.

Frankston Arts Centre (FAC)have teamed with childrens theatre specialists to develop a touring production of popular local childrens author Nicky Johnstons book Go Away, Mr Worrythoughts to help students cope with anxiety and depression.

Carrum Downs Primary School, The Heart Foundation and Frankston City Council have combined forces to take out a Planning Institute of Australia award for their combined design of an innovative new play area at Carrum Woods Reserve.

After extensive public consultation, the 'Smoke Free Outdoor Area' trial will commence on Monday 8 November in a designated high pedestrian traffic area of Frankston's city centre.

The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has re-opened for summer, and one man who is happy about it is Gary Morton.

Next week is National Recycling Week (November 8-14) and Council has e-waste in its sights. To find out your nearest e-waste recycling location go to www.recyclingnearyou.com.au.

Due to demand two more Composting & Worm Farming workshops are being held in the lead-up to Christmas  - at Pines Patch Community Garden on 13 November and the Groundswell Community Garden on 27 November.