Noosa Country Polo Charity Cup
Enjoy this unique, relaxed day out with family and friends, featuring the inaugural Noosa Country Polo Charity Cup. There will also be fashions on the field, a foot race, children’s pony rides, face painting and petting zoo, food and beverage outlets (or pack a picnic, no BYO alcohol) and live entertainment. You can also meet the players. The event is proudly raising funds for Katie Rose Cottage.
When: Saturday, June 24, 10.30am to 4pm.
Where: Noosa Country Polo, 83 Tunba Court, Cooroy Mountain.
Entry: Adults $50, pensioners and children 12 to 18 $20, children under 12 free, via TryBooking.
Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk
The Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group Inc is pleased to present the 2023 Aunty Betty Memorial Reconciliation Walk. The walk will commence with the Gubbi Gubbi Dance Troupe and a smoking ceremony. Traditional custodian Lyndon Davis will lead a short wheelchair-accessible walk on country providing information and stories about the area. Stalls, food and drink will be available. All are welcome. This event is proudly supported by Uniting Care, North Coast Aboriginal Corporation for Community Health, Suncare, Life Without Barriers and Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
When: Wednesday, May 31, 10am to noon.
Where: Dicky Beach Park, intersection of Beerburrum Street and Wilson Avenue, Dicky Beach.
Entry: Free.
Salty Saturdays
Head along to Salty Saturdays on the second Saturday of each month for live music, free entertainment and delicious food, and to support the local artisans. Bring your family and friends for a fun afternoon in the park and enjoy the sea, salt and sun in Coolum. This is a family-friendly event that provides a place and opportunity for local residents and visitors to gather together, enjoy a fun afternoon and give local businesses an opportunity to showcase their products, network and be directly involved with the community.
When: Saturday, May 13, 3pm.
Where: Park Street, Coolum Beach.
Entry: Free entry.
Island Charity Swim
The Island Charity Swim is a test of endurance for the participants and a major fundraiser for the amazing and inspirational children at the Nambour, Palmview and Currimundi special schools. It is a unique challenge, not only for a very worthy cause. Completion also guarantees your inclusion in swimming folklore – an exclusive club reserved for those who meet the sponsorship requirements and complete the course.
When: Saturday, May 13, 6am.
Where: Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba.
Entry: For more information see Island Charity Swim.
Try mountain biking
Bushrangers MTB Club is holding a ‘come and try day’ at Parklands Conservation Park. If you have been considering getting into mountain biking but have yet to make the leap or if you are a mountain biker who has a partner or friend who doesn’t ride, this is a good opportunity to give it a go and check out the fun trails at Parklands. If you don’t yet have a mountain bike, don’t worry: loan bikes will be available. Email in advance if you require a loan bike at info@bushrangers.org.
When: Sunday, May 14, 8am.
Where: Parklands Mountain Bike Trails, Radar Hill Road, Kulangoor.
Entry: For more information visit Bushrangers Mountain Bike Club.
Mother’s Day at Australia Zoo
Make your mum’s dreams come true on Mother’s Day at Australia Zoo. Some of the special activities planned for the day include a Marvellous Mothers Animal Trail to see some of the amazing animal mums at the zoo, plus plenty of other activities for the whole family to enjoy.
When: Sunday, May 14, from 9am.
Where: Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah.
Entry: To book, visit Australia Zoo.
Don Walker: Lightning in the sky
See Don Walker, renowned member of Cold Chisel and the main songwriter for the rock band, in concert. Walker wrote classics including Saturday Night, Cheap Wine, Standing on the Outside and Khe Sahn, along with many others, and co-wrote Flame Trees.
When: Friday, May 19, 8pm.
Where: Eumundi Brewery, 1 Etheridge Street, Eumundi.
Entry: $65.30 via Imperial Hotel Eumundi.
A wearable canvas
Come and see a collection of works made from paper, cable ties, bicycle tyres, feathers, bread bags and foraged local vines at the Australian Wearable Art Festival. This is a fusion of high-end fashion and sculptural art forms, usually exhibited on a catwalk, and an opportunity to see how these works have been created.
When: Friday, May 12, and Tuesday, June 6.
Where: Caloundra Art Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra.
Entry: Free entry.
Scone Time Beerwah
Join local seniors in the Beerwah Community Hall for a scrumptious morning tea of freshly baked scones with a cup of tea or Montville Coffee. Open to all, Scone Time is designed to reignite life in the wonderful halls of the Sunshine Coast. The event is also an opportunity for seniors, along with their carers, companions and family to establish a regular monthly social event. Glasshouse Chamber of Commerce members and local business owners are invited to volunteer or be a table host or sponsor.
When: Thursday, May 18, 10am.
Where: Beerwah Community Hall, 25 Peachester Road, Beerwah.
Entry: From $8 via Try Booking.
Comedy hypnotist
Get hypnotised by laughter with comedic hypnotist Rob Young in a show where the audience members become the stars. Young has wowed audiences across Australia and New Zealand with his hilarious hypnosis shows. And now, he’s bringing his unparalleled expertise to our doorstep. From the moment you step into The Shed, you’ll be transported into a world of pure entertainment.
When: Friday, May 12, 7pm.
Where: Banana Bender Pub, 73 Frizzo Road, Palmview.
Entry: $25 via Moshtix.
Into the Blue tour
Lucy Wise writes and sings about the often-untouched universals – those things we’re often not allowed to feel and explore in the daily grind. She openly tells her stories through music, creating a space to reflect on the experiences that matter the most to us. Intermingling deep feeling with humour, Wise guides the audience on a journey through themes of growing up, love of all kinds, mental illness and recovery, body image and city and rural life.
When: Saturday, May 13, 7pm.
Where: Eudlo Hall, 19 Rosebed Street, Eudlo.
Entry: From $20 via TryBooking.
Weekend gig guide
Friday, May 12
- Sam Buckingham, Black Box Theatre, 7pm
- Death By Denim, Solbar, 7pm
- AQQA, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- David Lee, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Fiona O’Shea, Cooroy RSL, 6pm
- Cassi Marie, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
- Sneaky Treat, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm
Saturday, May 13
- Lo’99, Old Soul, 8pm
- Deadheat, Morts Brewery, 5pm
- Night at the Opera, Stella Maris Primary, 2pm
- Alivan Blue, Solbar, 7pm
- Dave Ritter Duo, Maroochy RSL, 5.30pm
- Harii Bandhu, Caloundra RSL, 5.30pm
- Colin Dodds, Coolum Surf Club, 8.30pm
- Liam Cougan Trio, Alex Surf Club, 7.30pm
Sunday, May 14
- Night at the Opera, Maleny State School, 2pm
- Katelin Maree, Maroochy RSL, 8am
- Romio and Juliette, Maroochy RSL, 6pm
- Ricky the Rockstar, Alex Surf Club, 1pm
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