What’s On Guide
Our What’s On Guide is a community service providing churches and not-for-profit community groups free publicity for upcoming events.
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- Ensure you have selected a date and time for your event.
BreastScreen Mobile Service Bribie Island
BreastScreen Queensland mobile service at is on location at the Bribie Island Library Car Park until Thursday the 25th of August 2022 providing free breast cancer screening for women 40 years and over. Women 50 – 74 years are encouraged to have a breast screen every two years as the best way to find breast cancer early, improving treatment options and saving lives. No doctor’s referral is needed. For information or to book an appointment call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au
Health
Calling All Historians
Are you an historian? Sunshine Coast Council is calling for historians to join their residency program to help fill the missing gaps in our region’s history. There are two contract positions available for qualified and experienced historians or other relevant professionals. One at Nambour Heritage Library and the other at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct or Landsborough Museum in the Glass House Mountains. Historians will be able to access the council’s collections as part of their research. Submissions open on the 3rd of August and close on the 24th of August 2021. For more information download the Expression of Interest Guide under ‘What’s On’ at heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Education
Business Prayer Meeting Tanawha
A Business Prayer Meeting will be held every Thursday Morning from 7:30am to 9:00am at Kingdom House, 1 Main Creek Road Tanawha, for business owners/employees and anyone who wants to see businesses succeed. Come and pray or come and be prayed for. Kingdom House is passionate to see you succeed in life and business, and firmly believes that Kingdom businesses and Kingdom employees should demonstrate supernatural results; for God’s glory and for the good of the people in our community.
For details visit the Website.
Faith
Noosa Christian College Open Evening
Noosa Christian College will open the school for a special evening to showcase the facilities and curriculum of the school from 4pm on Thursday the 18th of August at 20 Cooroy Belli Creek Road, Cooroy. This is your chance to meet the principal and teachers. visit the classrooms from Kindergarten to Year 12 and see the displays from the students. There will be tours of the secondary school at 4:00pm and 5:00pm with the Head of Secondary, Mr Daniel Pink. Come and see why their motto is “Building Pathways to Success”. For details visit the Website.
Education
The Tide Is Turning Seminar
You’re invited to The Tide Is Turning Seminar & Webinar on Thursday the 18th August 2022 as Dave Hodgson and David Leslie speak at the upcoming KI Sunshine Coast combined event. For our local Sunshine Coast audience, the event will begin at 6:30pm AEST at Empower Church (Caloundra). As always there will be sumptuous food and excellent networking opportunities on the night. The event is entirely free, please invite all of your friends.
Dave Leslie will be discussing The Power of Unconditional Commitment. We have a spiritual cancer that has invaded the hearts and minds of many marketplace believers robbing them of their God-given destinies. Rendering many into a place of frustration, insignificance and uncertainty… wondering when breakthrough will come. What is the key to addressing this? When we tap into our assignment with unconditional commitment, there is fulfilment, certainty and a new level of breakthrough that brings testimony to the Lord! In this session, Dave Leslie will share 3 Key Principles of Unconditional Commitment through a powerful testimony that will help you navigate your assignment to a whole new level and bring great encouragement to those wanting breakthrough.
Additionally, Dave Hodgson will be talking on the theme The Tide is Turning by discussing how important it is for businesspeople to get involved in God’s macro-strategy and timing if they want to see supernatural multiplication in their enterprise. If you are struggling to break through in your business or are wondering how you can play a part in bringing the kingdom of God into the marketplace – join us for the KI Sunshine Coast LIVE event.
Please note – This event will be broadcasted from 7:00pm AEST for the worldwide audience via Zoom. You can RSVP separately for the online live-stream by clicking HERE.
More information and RSVP details visit the Website.
Faith
Ignite Conference
Fire Church Sunshine Coast is excited to be joining together with our extended Fire family from the Gold Coast to Rockhampton, as well as the wider body of Christ, for our very first state conference in QLD! Come along on Friday the 19th of August & Saturday the 20th of August followed by Sunday service on the 21st. Senior Pastor Daniel Hagen will be joined by Ben Fitzgerald from Awakening Europe to host this inaugural event. We are expectant for what God is going to do at ‘Ignite’…we know people will encounter God – some for the very first time & we are believing for signs, wonders & miracles to break out, for chains to be broken & people set free.
Friday 19th August, 6pm – 9pm @ Night Quarter Birtinya
Saturday 20th August, 9.30am – 9pm @ Caloundra RSL
Sunday 21st August, 10am @ Night Quarter Birtinya
For further details visit the Website or Trybooking
Church
Motorcycle Safety Kenilworth
Motorcycle riders and enthusiasts are invited to join the Queensland Police Service and Transport & Main Roads for a BBQ Breakfast on Sunday the 21st of August at Kenilworth Town Park from 7am to discuss motorcycle maintenance, safety gear and safety issues for riders. For further details visit the Facebook Event Page
Education
Minature Train Rides Nambour
Sunshine Coast Railway Modellers Society operates Miniature Train Rides every fourth Sunday of the month (except December) from 10am till 3pm (last tickets 2.30pm) at the Model Railway Park at 1 Florence St, Nambour.
The next event will be held on Sunday the 28th of August.
The next event will be held on Sunday the 25th of September.
The next event will be held on Sunday the 23rd of October.
The next event will be held on Sunday the 27th of November.
Ride donations are $3 per ride or 4 rides for $10 per person. Children under 4 years, with a fare-paying adult travel for free.
EFTPOS facilities available. Enclosed footwear must be worn. No thongs, open-toe shoes or bare feet are permitted for safety reasons.
Enquiries (after 8am) to 0417769993 or visit the Facebook Page or the Website
Children
Festival of Singing and Music
Sunshine Coast Welsh Society invites you to their Festival of Singing and Music to be held at the Caloundra Uniting Church, in Queen Street, Caloundra on Sunday the 28th of August from 2pm till 4pm.
This annual Festival has a Welsh flavour in the ‘Gymanfa Ganu’ tradition with emphasis on quality music and encouragement of community singing. You will be invited to sing choruses and a few well-known hymns with gusto and ‘raise the roof’.
Featured local artists include, the excellent Harpist virtuoso Kim Kirkman and the splendid soprano Elisabeth Wallis-Gaedtke. The versatile Ian Rix will put a smile on your face with his rendition of Welsh popular songs. Emrys Jones will sing Welsh folk songs.
The Caloundra Chorale directed by Kim Kirkman will woo you with wonderful choral arrangements.
For further details visit the Website and to book your tickets go to trybooking.com
Music
Australian Pastel Expo 2022
The Australian Pastel Expo is set to take over Event Centre Caloundra with 4 huge days of interactive pastel art workshops and demonstrations by local, national and international artists, special events and more from Wednesday the 31st of August through till Sunday the 4th of September. The Australian Pastel Expo is the nation’s only event for pastel enthusiasts with four huge days of workshops, demonstrations, plein air painting, special events and more.
Join like-minded artists in a beautiful location and immerse yourself in a program of workshops and demonstrations, a trade show with an amazing “lolly shop” display of pastel art supplies and the annual Members Exhibition by the Pastel Society of Australia complemented with a Tutor’s Exhibition. Visiting the exhibition is free and all are welcome.
Check the Website for more information or email [email protected]
Arts & Crafts
Palmwoods Community Kindergarten Open Day
Palmwoods Community Kindergarten is turning 50! You’re invited to an Open Day at the Kindergarten in Churchill St Palmwoods from 9-11am on Saturday the 3rd of September with FREE face painting for kids, a sausage sizzle, a bake sale, and memorabilia from over the 50 years of this wonderful Community Kindergarten. They would love for any past parents or students to pop in say Hi and share stories from their time at Kindy. For further details and to let them know you are coming visit the Facebook Event Page.
Education
Parenting Seminar Dr Justin Coulson
Calling all parents! Here is an incredible opportunity to hear from Dr Justin Coulson, in two parenting events not to be missed at the Glasshouse Performing Arts Centre (GPAC) at Glasshouse Christian College, 58 Roberts Rd, Beerwah on Tuesday the 6th of September. Cost: $10 per person, $15 per couple with a further discount if you want to attend a second session!
Go to Humanitix to book your seats.
Seminar 1 – Little People, Big Feelings! 9:00 – 10:30 AM on Tuesday 6th September
What are we supposed to do when our child is having a tantrum? Losing the plot? Going off their rocker? Most of our responses – no matter how well-intended – can make things worse. We tell them to stop it, calm down, cut it out… and they don’t! They get worse! We send them to their room, take the iPad… It all backfires. Dealing with little people’s big emotions (and challenging behaviours) in the middle of an outburst is tough! Little People, Big Feelings is Dr Justin Coulson’s powerful guide to teaching children to understand and regulate their emotional world. Once they develop competence with this critical life skill, emotionally intelligent children will feel more confident and resilient, perform better at school, have healthier relationships with others, and even be physically healthier. With lots of practical advice and time for questions, this is a topic not to miss!
Seminar 2 – Parental Guidance 6:30 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday 6th September
Is there a ‘right’ way to parent? Researchers have been investigating this question since the 1950s! While everyone will do it differently, the research shows that there are certain things that the best parents do that are linked to the very best all-round outcomes in children. In this presentation, Dr Justin Coulson, Australia’s leading parenting expert, will share the research behind the very best parenting, and identify specific strategies that parents can use to build happier, more loving families and children who are kind, competent and confident. Dr Justin will cover:
• The evidence-based pros and cons of the most popular parenting styles
• The 3 research-founded principles that underscore the very best parenting• Ideas for discipline that turn everything you thought you knew on its head
• Skills and habits to help your family and children grow to be the best they can be
This will be a relaxed session with lots of practical advice and plenty of opportunities to ask questions of Dr Justin!
Education
Nanbour Spring Orchid Show
The Nambour Spring Orchid Show will be held in the Nambour Uniting Church Hall, Coronation Ave. Nambour, on Friday 9th September between 8am to 4pm and Saturday 10th September between 8am to 1pm. Come along and enjoy the spectacular colour of orchids on display, plus expert advice on how easy it is to grow orchids. There will be Orchid and Foliage Plants for sale along with a raffle.
Admission $4.00.
Arts & Crafts
Free Breast Screening Nambour
The mobile Breastscreen Van will be on location at Nambour Mill Village Shopping Centre from Monday the 12th of September until Monday the 26th of September from 7.45am till 3.30pm on weekdays.
The BreastScreen Queensland mobile service is providing free breast cancer screening at the Nambour Mill Shopping Village for women aged 40 years and over. BreastScreen strongly recommends that women aged 50 to 74 have a breast screen every two years. Appointments take less than 30 minutes and doctors referrals are not required. For information or to make an appointment call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au
Health
Blue Care Grief and Loss Program
Have you experienced the loss of a loved one? Is your bereavement bringing with it a mixture of intense feelings of sadness, confusion, anger, guilt and fear as well as memories of happier times?
Our next Grief and Loss Program will be held on Tuesday, 13 September from 10am – 12Noon. The free program runs for eight weeks with trained facilitators to provide emotional, social and practical support for group members. It is held in Connections on King hall at the Buderim Uniting Church, Cnr Gloucester Road and King Street.
To register contact 0439 768 394; or email [email protected]
Health
Carmina & Rhapsody Concert
Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra invites you to Carmina & Rhapsody – A Spectacular Coming Together concert to be held at St Andrew’s Anglican College, 40 Peregian Springs Drive on Saturday the 17th of September starting at 2pm. Come along to experience the evocative 1920’s jazz-infused sounds of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and An American in Paris, followed by Carl Orff’s masterpiece Carmina Burana, featuring three choirs and four soloists. For details and to book your seats visit the Website.
Music
Ride Bribie Island 2022
Ride Bribie Island 2022 will be held on Sunday the 30th of October from 7.30 till 12.30. There’ll be and fruit provided during the event and of course the very popular sausage sizzle at the finish at the Apex Park Rotunda (behind Seaside Museum), South Esplanade, Bongaree. Cyclists of all ages and expertise are welcome, entry is free and there are SIX rides at different start times and different AVERAGE speeds to choose from including:-
- Fast 40km (8:00am – on road @ 25km/h)
- 40km (8:10am – mainly on road @ 22km/h)
- 30km (8:20am – mainly on road @ 18km/h)
- Fast 20km (8:30am – cycle paths and road @ 16km/h)
- Slow 20km (8:40am – cycle paths and road @ 14km/h)
- 10km (8:50am – cycle paths only @ 12km/h)
If you plan to attend, please email [email protected] to tell us how many people and which rides you have chosen. Please Note that all riders must still register on the day at least 15 minutes before your scheduled ride and the start at Apex Park Rotunda (behind Seaside Museum), South Esplanade, Bongaree
Sports & Recreation
Kenilworth Transport Service
If you need to travel to Nambour, Eumundi, Yandina, Maleny, or the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, why not use the Kenilworth Transport Service to help you out? Cost is $8 return for a 4-5 Hour trip with collection at the Information Centre, or your home if it’s on the way. Bookings to be made by 2pm the day before travel at the Information Centre, Kenilworth. Trip days are as follows: Tuesday; Wednesday; Thursday. Out of Schedule trips possible with notice and driver availability. Times and drop off points are negotiable, and you’ll need to be registered before using the service.
To access the Kenilworth Community Transport Service you need to be a resident of Kenilworth, Belli Park, Cambroon, Conondale, Coolabine, Eerwah Vale, Gheerulla, Kidaman Creek or Obi Obi (or a guest of a registered resident).
Call 07 5446 0122 to book your trip.
Please have the following information handy when you call to make a booking:
- date of your trip
- your pick-up address (if not meeting at the Kenilworth Post Office)
- approximate time you will be ready to return.
Additional trips can be organised to meet the needs of the community by arrangement with the sub-committee, subject to driver availability and passenger demand. Please provide one week’s notice where possible.
Cost
All passengers (including children*) $8, one-way or return to Nambour, Eumundi, Yandina, Maleny,
All passengers (including children*) $25, one-way or return to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
*Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult.
The Kenilworth Community Transport Service is run by volunteers, under the leadership of a Sub-Committee of the Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce, who hold the Operator Accreditation for the service with the Department of Transport and Main Roads. Council supplies a fully insured 7-seater passenger vehicle and an allocation (of up to $2,000 to cover expenses) for the community to provide the service with volunteer drivers.
Community
Old Phones for DV Victims
Your old mobile phone could Save a Life! Victims of domestic violence desperately need your old phone right now. Often when victims of domestic violence are considering escape, the perpetrator will confiscate their mobile phone or destroy it when they question who their partner has been talking to or texting. Likewise many who do move into safe houses, arrive with nothing but the shirt on their back.
DV Safe Phone has been established to receive, test, and GIVE your old phone to those who need it the most so they can have access to communication when they most desperately need it. You can take your old, working phone (and charger if you have it) to any King IT store in Queensland, or any Jeep Dealership in Australia, or post it to: DV Safe Phone, PO Box 1440 Mooloolaba QLD 4557. Don’t forget to clear it, delete all personal data, photos etc and set it to the factory reset.
Community
AJ’s Men’s Meet-Ups
AJ’s are weekly meet-ups around the world creating comfortable environments in pubs and cafes for men to make friends and talk life over a beer or coffee.
There are four gatherings held each week here on the Sunshine Coast including:-
9am every Tuesday at Nanna McGinn’s Cafe, Kenilworth
12 noon every Wednesday at Taps Pub Brisbane Road, Mooloolaba
6.30pm every Wednesday at Brightwater Tavern 5 Freshwater St, Mountain Creek
The Palmwoods meeting will be moving to Thursday mornings at a venue to be announced soon.
Visit Average Joes Website or their Facebook Page to find out more.
Men
Australian Air League Sunshine Coast
Australian Air League caters for boys and girls between 8-18years of age and has the potential for Adults as well to be Officers. If your child has an interest, hobby, or passion in Aviation don’t miss out on this affordable opportunity to join us and have fun whilst learning. The best part is we don’t just cover aviation but we also learn about Meteorology, Astronomy, First Aid, Team Building Exercises, and General Life Skills in a supportive and fun environment.
Important Details: Australian Air League Sunshine Coast runs every Sunday of the School Term between 2pm – 4pm At the Girls Guides Hall in Iluke Avenue, Kawana .
Find us on Facebook: Australian Air League Sunshine Coast Squadron or visit theWebsite.
Youth