Council, Frankston Police, SES, CFA and other organisations are testing how ready they are to deal with a real life emergency in Frankston City during a simulated exercise and evacuation this Friday (27 May).

Sunday, 5 June is World Environment Day and the Natural Reserve Rangers  are hosting a free barbecue and tours through the 12.5 hectare Wittenberg Reserve.

The Karingal PLACE market is being held on Sunday, 5 June from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the corner of Ashleigh and Mallum Avenues. Stalls include fresh produce, seedlings and craft as well as live entertainment.

Frankston City Council has committed to construct stage one of the Frankston Regional Aquatic Centre at Samuel Sherlock Reserve during Monday night's (16 May) Ordinary Meeting, and will commence design work for stage two.

There aren't many places in Melbourne where you can leave work at 4:30pm, pick up the kids from school and be home well before 5:00pm. Frankston City is one such place, and that is what Council and local business owners are celebrating and promoting with the  'Work Life Frankston' campaign.

Council staff and the Langwarrin and Frankston South communities are again getting in the spirit of Australia's Biggest Morning Tea, raising money for the Cancer Council with events at the Gateway Shopping Centre and Frankston South Recreation Centre.

There is no better way to get warm this winter than take on the Zumba Challenge! For six weeks from Sunday, 29 May until Sunday, 3 July from 10:30am to 11:30am, experienced instructor Te Ata will lead the Zumba Challenge in the Wells Street Plaza outside the Hoyts Cinema.

Mike Vee, the world's finest John Farnham tribute artist, is coming to Frankston Arts Centre    his stunning 210 minute cabaret show  on Friday, 27 May.

The Carrum Bowling Club at Keast Park, Seaford was made famous in the 2002 Australian film Crackerjack starring Mick Molloy, and now a multi-million dollar Frankston City Council redevelopment at the site has created a high profile waterfront business opportunity.

Have you ever wondered where your recyclables go? Council's Environment department are hosting a free tour and education session on Thursday, 26 May at 2pm at the Polytrade Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Dandenong South where all recyclables from Frankston City are taken for sorting.

The Wiser Driver program is back by popular demand, with a free course being run over four sessions in May and June.The aim of the program is to increase the awareness of experienced drivers about important road issues in a relaxed environment.

Frankston Library will be home to National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday, 25 May. Along with other libraries, schools, pre-schools and early childhood centres across Australia, the library staff will begin reading the children's book, Feathers for Phoebe by Rod Clement, on the stroke of 11:00am.

More than 50% of waste from households is food scraps, so Council is hosting another free Composting and Worm Farming workshop in Seaford on Monday, 23 May that will show participants how to reduce their waste to landfill, reduce water use in their garden and help their plants grow better.

Following the Hoon Driving Public Meeting on Tuesday, 29 March, Frankston City Council will ask the State Government to further strengthen its proposed new hoon legislation in line with residents' concerns.

World renowned Victorian blues guitarist Geoff Achison will be one of the main attractions at the I Love Frankston Football Day on Saturday, 14 May, featuring  a great lineup of entertainment for parents and kids.

For those who love a classic film the Frankston Library is the place to be on Wednesday, 18 May when Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn grace the library's 'big screen' for a movie matinee.

The Safer City Centre in Young Street, opened in 2002 as a joint partnership between Council, Victoria Police and the Department of Justice, will close on Friday, 27 May.

No matter what the weather, you can still find arts, crafts, food, gifts, jewellery and more at the Frankston Undercover Market in the Heart Arcade off Wells Street on the second Saturday of every month.

The 'Listening to the Land' program continues on 14  May with a walk through Green's Bush, between Main Ridge and Cape Schanck in the Mornington Peninsula National Park.

Frankston City Council has welcomed the State Government's provision of $5 million funding for the revitalisation of the Frankston Central Activities District (CAD).

After the sell-out success of The Sapphires last year, Christine Anu returns to the Frankston Arts Centre to star in Rainbow's End on 10 and 11 May.

Young people with an opinion are being called on to have their say at  the Frankston City  Youth Forum on Friday, 13 May.

The good news for Frankston City continues this week with McClelland Gallery + Sculpture Park releasing record visitation figures.