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November

Would you like to discover the magic that happens during a Toastmasters meeting? At Inside Edge Toastmasters Open Day, you will learn how Toastmasters can help improve your public speaking and build leadership skills, while having fun. The Open Day will be on Wednesday the 13th of November, starting 6:45am. For more information email insideedge.vpm@gmail.com .

Sunshine Coast Friendship Force Club will welcome 15 members from the Manitoba Club, Canada, from the 15th to 22nd of November. They will live with Coast members, and participate in a program of activities, from the beaches to the hinterland. The goal being, to encourage friendship, and promote better cultural understanding through home stays. For further information please phone Jenny Allan on 0448 866 141.

Christmas is on the horizon! If you are looking for hand crafted ornaments and gifts, Noosa Arts and Crafts are holding a Christmas Market at 1 Wallace Avenue, Noosaville, on the 15th to 17th of November, from 9am to 3pm each day. Get in early for a unique gift for someone special.

 Sunshine Valley Men’s Shed are holding a Garage Sale and Open Day at 279 Blackall Range Road, West Woombye, on Saturday the 16th of November from 6.30am to 3pm. There will be a wide variety of items for sale, including furniture, tools, toys, plants and produce. It will also be an opportunity to meet the members to discuss and view the Shed’s facilities. Contact Dave on 0498 463 430 for further information.

 Nambour Men’s Shed will be holding a Garage Sale and launch of their reuse and recycling hub on Saturday the 16th of November from 7am to midday, at 8 Colless Lane Nambour. Surplus tools, equipment, fixings and fittings will be for sale along with handcrafted workshop goods. There will also be a barbeque, cold drinks and brewed coffee on site.

 The Suncoast Gem and Fossicking Club is having an Open Day on Saturday the 16th of November, from 8am to 2pm, at 22 Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim. There will be jewellery, gems, opal and rough for sale. A sausage sizzle will be available as well as a raffle, with some great prizes. New members will be most welcome.

  Are you ready to test your general knowledge? Maroochy North Shore Lions are hosting a Trivia Night, at the Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba, on Saturday the 16th of November at 7 for a 7.30pm start. Tables of 8 will be available. Cost is $15 per head. BYO drinks and nibbles. To book a table phone Vivien on 0408 345 343.

The Coast's ever popular Oriana Choir will delight us again, on Saturday the 16th, at the Maleny State School, and Sunday the 17th of November, at the Stella Maris Performance Centre, at 2pm each day. The program will feature two of John Rutter's loveliest works, the Magnificat, or 'Song of Mary', along with the Requiem. This will be a special afternoon’s entertainment. For information and bookings, go to www.oriana.org.au.

Landsborough Down Under Craft Shop is holding an Open Day at the School of Arts Memorial Hall in Landsborough Road, on Saturday the 16th of November, from 9am to 12.30pm. There will be a wide range of locally created and affordable craft items, ideal for gifts for birthdays, Christmas or that special occasion.

The next country music concert of ACMA will be held on Sunday the 17th of November, at the Hall of Fame, Steggalls Road, Yandina, commencing at midday. Guest artist is Mick Shipley who will sing songs that you know and love  with his own style and velvety tones. Enjoy music from talented local artists backed by a great house band. Entry is $10.

 The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club is hosting the International Singing Sensation, Hetty Kate, at the Power Boat Club, on Sunday the 17th of November. Doors open at midday and the show will run from 1 to 3.30pm. For more information and bookings, phone 0427 782 960 or visit the website https://sunshinecoastjazzclub.net.au

The BreastScreen Queensland mobile service will be at Beerwah Community Hall, Peachester Road, from the 18th of November to the 13th of December, offering free breast screening to women aged 40 and over. Appointments are quick and you don't need a doctors’ referral. Early morning appointments are available. To book phone 132050 or visit the BreastScreen website.

The Maroochydore Branch of the Country Women's Association will be holding a Cent Sale on Friday the 22nd of November, from 9am at their hall at 104 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore. Entry is $10, which includes morning tea, a cent auction sheet, raffle ticket and lucky door ticket.. Plenty of prizes to be won. Everyone is most welcome. For more information phone Elaine Schefe on 0476 754 045.

Caloundra & District Indoor Bowling Assn is holding a Cent Sale on the 23rd of November, at 55 Burke Street, Golden Beach, commencing at 10am to raise funds for the club's national bowls team. There will be over 200 prizes, whip arounds and raffles. Go along for a prize filled afternoon.  Entry is $5. For more information or bookings call Robyn on 0429 079 400.

 Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall is turning 100! There will be many great activities covering the Hall’s history, on Saturday the 23rd of November, from 9am to 3pm. Community organisation displays, classic cars and fire engines, plant and book stalls as well as arts and crafts. Food and coffee vans will be on site. Something for everyone.

 Head up to the beautiful hinterland to the Mapleton Country Market, at the Mapleton School, on Saturday the 23rd of November, from 8am to midday. This is a great opportunity to find some Christmas gifts, and pick up your fresh waffles, produce, pesto, honey, sourdoughs, jams and chutneys.

The Sunshine Coast Environment Council is hosting a fundraising event, 'Comedy for a Cause', at the Kawana Community Hall, on Saturday the 23rd of November, at 7pm. Doors open at 6pm. The show will feature comedians from Sydney and Melbourne International Comedy Festivals. Cost is $35, and $25 (concession), including a light supper. To book visit comedyforacause.net/SCEC. Tickets are also available at the door and by calling 0424 465 487.

 Arts Connect Inc is holding Sculpture on the Edge, a nine day creative feast of art, food and exhibition of indoor and outdoor sculptures. Head to Flaxton Gardens, 313-323 Flaxton Drive, from Saturday the 23rd of November to Sunday the 1st of December from 8am to 2pm each day. For more information visit the Sculpture on the Edge website.

 Caloundra Community Centre is hosting Suicide Bereavement Remembrance Day at Drysdale Funerals, 33 National Park Road, Nambour on the 23rd of November from 10am to midday. This will be a morning to celebrate and remember the lives of those we have lost to suicide. The day will feature words and thoughts of people bereaved by suicide and a photo slideshow. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP or for further information phone Ben Burns on 0437 986 633.

Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall is turning 100! There will be many great activities covering the Hall’s history, on Saturday the 23rd of November, from 9am to 3pm. Community organisation displays, classic cars and fire engines, plant and book stalls as well as arts and crafts. Food and coffee vans will be on site. Something for everyone.

 Hibiscus Retirement Village is holding a Food and Handcraft Market, in their Community Hall, 52 University Way, Sippy Downs, on Saturday the 23rd of November from 9am to 1pm. A perfect opportunity to buy or sell quality handmade art, crafts, food and plants.  Enjoy a Sausage sizzle or morning tea, while you relax and listen to great music, and browse the many stalls. To book a table please phone Lyn on 0401 055 720.

 The last Messy Church for this year at the Caloundra Uniting Church will be held on Saturday the 23rd of November from 4.45 to 6.30pm. Join in this family fun way of worshipping and enjoying early Christmas festivities including songs, a message and related fun activities. They will finish the year with a delicious dinner from their kitchen staff. Everyone is welcome to this fun filled evening.

Palmwoods Country Women’s Association, will hold their Christmas market on Sunday the 24th of November from 9am to 2pm at 11 Main Street Palmwoods. There will be a number of stalls with wonderful ideas for Christmas gifts. A great time to start your Christmas shopping.

 Buderim Men’s Shed is hosting a free Men’s Health Night, on Tuesday the 26th of November, from 6.30 to 9.00pm. Three expert presenters will cover prostate problems, dementia avoidance strategies, and frustrating frailty. Supper will be provided.  The venue is 38 Advance Road, Kuluin. To register visit Trybooking Buderim Men’s Shed.

The Caloundra Christmas Street Party will be held on Bulcock Street on Friday the 29th of November from 4 to 8pm.  This will be an unforgettable festive celebration! Meet Santa, enjoy live music, kids rides, roving performances, local cuisine, and the grand Christmas Tree lighting! A great free family event! For more information visit UncoverCaloundra on social media. Free tickets are available on humanitix.com/christmas-street-party-2024.

 The Sun Coast Seniors Recreational Kayaking Club is hosting a Come and Try Day for over 50s. If you are seeking an active, healthy and interesting hobby, give kayaking a go, on Saturday the 30th of November from 7.30am, at Ayliffe Park, Golden Beach, Caloundra. All the gear will be provided. To book phone 0419 720 345.

The Sunshine Coast Choral Society is presenting “How Sweet The Sound”, at the Lakeshore Community Church of Christ, 1 Lakeshore Avenue, Buderim, on Saturday the 30th of November, at 2pm. The programme will showcase a variety of choral masterpieces by Ole Gjeilo and Dvořák, along with Mark Hayes’ unique, “The Sound of Silence”. Cost is $30 Concession, groups of 10 plus $25, including afternoon tea.  Tickets available at the door.

Woombye Community Library is holding a Big Balcony Book Sale on Saturday the 30th of November from 7.30am to midday. There will be lots of adult and kids fiction, and non fiction titles, to tempt you. Prices will range from the very affordable $1 to only $5.

Attention all book lovers! Buderim Library is holding a book sale upstairs in the BWMCA Hall on Saturday the 30th of November from 8am to 2pm. There will be something for everyone. Go along and grab a bargain.

Buderim Lions are hosting their annual Christmas Fair, at the BWMCA precinct, Hall, Library and Craft Cottage, on Saturday the 30th of November from 8am to 2pm. This will be an excellent opportunity to buy studio crafts, culinary treats, home decor, fashion, pre loved books and much more.

Do you have small household items such as electronic, small electrical, wooden, ceramic, glass, toys and clothes, requiring repair? The Award winning Caloundra Repair Café may be able to help. Their next, and last, workshop, for this year, will be held on Saturday, the 30th of November, from 9am to midday, at the Caloundra Community Centre. For more information email caloundrarepaircafe@gmail.com, phone Dorothy on 0450 062 543 or on Facebook.

 December

Glasshouse Hinterland Lions are holding a Christmas Car Boot Sale on Sunday the 1st of December, from 8 to 11am at the Landsborough Sports Complex, Tunnel Ridge Road, entry-gold coin donation. A fun morning for all the family with Face Painting, Balloon Modelling, BBQ, Devonshire Tea, and Cake Stall. Entry is by gold coin donation. To book a space, Cars $15, Utes/Vans $20, inside hall table $20, phone Fran on 0416 013 987 or email glasshousehinterlandafc@gmail.com

The Jazz and Blues Collective invite you to a fun, jazzy, Christmas afternoon of swinging jazz, sultry Latin rhythms and bluesy grooves, at the Millwell Road Community Centre, on the 1st of December at 1.30pm. Mal Wood, Peter Uppman, Leena Salim and the Three Mad Maestros will present East Meets West, playing melodies from around the world. A great afternoons entertainment. For more information visit their Facebook page or phone 0417 633 734

Suncoast Church, in Kiel Mountain Road, Woombye, is once more, by popular demand, presenting the Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”, from the 5th to the 8th of December, at evening and matinee performances. This heartwarming Christmas classic is filled with holiday cheer and live Christmas carols. Performance times are 7pm from the 5th  to the 7th: and 1pm on the 8th. Book your free tickets today. To book visit events.humanitix.com/a-christmas-carol-sunshinecoast

The Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra is presenting, Cinema Adventures, a magical evening, filled with your favourite movie music, at The Events Centre, Caloundra, on Saturday the 7th of December, commencing at 7pm. Go along in costume, red-carpet attire or whatever you feel comfortable in, and relive your favourite movie moments live in the concert hall. Sci-fi, action, romance and adventure! There’s something for everyone lineup and a great time for the whole family is guaranteed.

General Information

The famous Lions Christmas Cakes and Puddings are now available in pharmacies, newsagents, medical centres, and other retail outlets in Caloundra and surrounding areas. For a list of outlets visit the Lions Club of Caloundra Facebook Page. All profits from these sales go back into the community to help the needy.

 Mingary Care are looking for volunteers to work in their 4 Op Shops, located in Maroochydore, Bli Bli, Warana and Caloundra, to assist with customer service, merchandising, sorting and pricing of donations. They are Centrelink approved, and those with mutual obligation hours are encouraged to join their friendly team. For more information phone 5479 0881 or email admin@mingarycare.org.au.

 Are you looking for a rewarding Volunteer role helping our community? Nambour Meals on Wheels are urgently needing volunteers to assist in their kitchen, or to help with meal deliveries, as a driver or assistant. The demand for their meals is constantly increasing and if you think you can help they would like to hear from you. For further information please call 5441 3543.

The Noosaville VIEW Club meets twice a month on a Thursday.  The second Thursday of the month is Friendship Day, where members get together for lunch. The fourth Thursday the club holds a meeting at the Tewantin RSL to discuss the progress of The Smith Family’s twelve Learning for Life students, followed by lunch. For more information email viewnoosaville@gmail.com

 Feeling lonely or lacking in purpose?  Why not join Buderim Rotary? They are a group of friendly, welcoming local people wanting to make a positive difference in the community. This is a great opportunity to develop friendships and have fun while helping those in need. For more information visit their website or Facebook page or phone Cathy on 0413 456 337.

 Are you interested in researching your Family history but need some help? Support is available at the FamilySearch Centre, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Stark Lane, Forest Glen, every Tuesday and second and fourth Thursdays from 10am. Bookings are essential. Please book by contacting Margaret Webb on 0403 275 951 or Cathy Atkinson on 0410 456 316.

Would you like an opportunity to learn more about our local history? Buderim Pioneer Historical Cottage needs Volunteers. There are a number of roles to suit interests and skills - Visitor Guide, Gardening, Maintenance, Marketing, Administration, and Research. The Cottage is open on 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, from 11am to 3pm. For more information phone 5450 1966, via their website www.buderimhistoricalsociety.com or visit them at 5 Pioneer Crescent,

 Are you looking for an interesting volunteering opportunity? Parrots In Paradise Bird Sanctuary, at 2 Barrs Road, Glasshouse Mountains, urgently requires volunteers. Aviary attendants clean cages, feed and have fun interaction with the parrots. Shifts are from 7 to 10am. Receptionists are also required from 8.30am to 12.30pm, and 12.30 to 4pm. Call 5438 7719 or visit their website www.parrotsinparadise.net

Arthur Street Country Markets will be held at the Caloundra Rugby Club Car Park, Arthur Street, Caloundra, every Sunday from 7am to midday. By shopping at the market you will be supporting the Dicky Beach Surf Club, The Caloundra Rugby Club and the Caloundra Lions Club. Stalls include organic fruit and vegetables, locally grown bananas, plants, bric a brac and preloved clothes. Woodfired pizza and great coffee will also be available.

 Caloundra CWA is a group of fun loving women from all ages and walks of life. Each Wednesday they meet at 9.30am at 17 Kalinga Street, Caloundra, for Craft, Cuppa, Chat and Cards. Cost is only $5 to enjoy a delicious Morning Tea and an opportunity to meet some lovely ladies. Everyone is Welcome.

If you are looking to hire a space for your function or group meeting, Millwell Road Community Centre has a hall for up to 180 people, and three smaller rooms for 10 to 30 people. All rooms have large screen TV’s, HDMI connectivity and Wi-Fi to enhance your presentation. Hire rates are very competitive. For further information please call the Centre Manager on 5443 8809 or email at info@millwellroadcommunitycentre.com.au

 The Caloundra Evening VIEW Club is a friendly group who aim to improve the educational outcomes of disadvantaged Australian students, through The Smith Family's Learning for Life Program. They offer friendship, and a variety of social activities, including dining out, movies, walks and breakfasts. Meetings are held at 6.15pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Power Boat Club. For further information phone Di on 0400 473 193.

Have you ever sold a possession to finance gambling? After losing, have you felt you had to keep gambling to win back your losses? Problem gamblers who can’t stop by themselves can find strength to succeed through Gamblers Anonymous. Help is available. For more information on attending a local meeting, call 0467 655 799.