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November

Arts Connect are once more holding “Sculpture on the Edge”, at Flaxton Gardens, from Saturday the 28th of November, to Sunday the 7th of December, from 9am to 3pm daily. Wander through the gardens, explore the indoor gallery spaces, and head to the restaurant for breakfast, lunch or a tasty snack. Cost is $15 for adults, $7.50 for concession holders and free entry for under 18s.

Celebrate the spirit of Christmas with the Caloundra Chorale, at their Christmas Concert at the CCTC Theatre, 3 Piringa Street, Wurtulla, from the 28th of November to the 7th of December, at evening and matinee performances. Join them for a heartwarming concert featuring beloved carols, some fun Christmas songs and uplifting performances, that capture the magic of the season. Bookings are essential. To book phone 0490 329 912 or online at trybooking.com.

The Maleny Players will present “Wyrd Sisters”, a wickedly funny twist on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, at the Maleny Playhouse, from the 29th of November to the 14th of December, at matinee and evening performances. Brought to life in Terry Pratchett’s fantastical Discworld, witches, kings, and a theatre troupe, collide in this spellbinding comedy. To book visit malenyplayers.com or the Maleny Visitor Information Centre.

December

Sundale Community Christmas Carols, will be held at 35 Doolan Street, Nambour, on Friday the 5th of December, from 4 to 8pm. There will be free rides, games and entertainment as well as a Christmas market. Santa will make a grand entrance 5.30pm, followed by a spectacular laser show and fireworks at 8pm. Book your free ticket on Eventbrite so Santa’s sack doesn’t run out.

Maroochy North Shore Lions are hosting a Christmas Themed Trivia Night, at the Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba, on Saturday the 6th of December, at 6.30 for a 7pm start. Cost is $15 per person for teams of 8. BYO nibbles and drinks. Dress up your team and your table. This will be a night of Christmas fun and laughter! To book a table phone 0408 345 343.

Montville Christmas Market, will be held on Saturday the 6th of December from 4.30 to 7.30pm at Montville Village Hall. This will be a sip and shop market, with face painting, kids’ art project, a family disco, and lots of food options.. There will be music performances throughout the afternoon, before Santa arrives at 6.15pm to sing with the Choir and greet the kids. Bring your chairs and enjoy the fun!

Maroochy North Shore Lions are hosting a Christmas Themed Trivia Night, at the Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba, on Saturday the 6th of December, at 6.30 for a 7pm start. Cost is $15 per person for teams of 8. BYO nibbles and drinks. Dress up your team and your table. This will be a night of Christmas fun and laughter! To book a table phone 0408 345 343.

The Maleny Lions Club is holding their Christmas Markets at the Maleny Pioneer Village, in Bryce Lane, on Saturday the 6th of December from 7am to midday. There will be lots of Stalls showcasing locally made products, food vans, music, and tours of the Pioneer Village. Go along and support the Community.

The Combined Maleny Churches are hosting Community Carols, on the lawn at the Baptist Church, on Saturday the 6th of December, commencing at 5.30pm. There will be great fun for kids, as well as a family photo booth and sausage sizzle. Take a rug or chair, and sing along to your favourite carols. Parking is available at the Maleny Pioneer Village for a small donation.  

Graduate Women Qld, supporting women's education, are having their Christmas lunch at the Twin Waters Golf Club, on the 6th of December commencing at midday. A delicious 2 course lunch will be provided. Cost is $43. For more information visit graduatewomen.org.au

QCWA Yandina are holding an Art and Design Market in the hall in Steven Street, on Saturday the 6th of December, from 4 to 9pm. All items on sale are handmade and proceeds will go to local charities. Go along and find some hidden treasures for Christmas gifts.

The Velvet Country Music Club invites you to join them for an afternoon of good music, provided by talented local walk-up artists, at the Caloundra Uniting Church Hall, on Sunday the 7th of December from midday to 4pm. Entry is $10 which includes a delicious afternoon tea.  Tea or coffee is provided. There will be Raffles and Lucky Door prizes. For more information please ring Nellie on 0418 772 213.

Caloundra Uniting Church Christmas Carols evening will be held at 56C Queen Street, Caloundra, on Sunday the 7th of December, commencing at 4.30pm. There will be a free sausage sizzle, games, puppets and face painting followed by Christmas Carols, and a short play telling the story of the birth of Christ.

 Noosa Coastal Uniting Church are hosting Carols for Kids, at 41 Poinciana Ave., Tewantin, on the 7th of December from 3.30 to 6pm. There will be a free animal farm, pony rides, and activities along with a sausage sizzle, followed by Carols Under The Stars at 5pm. 

 The Jazz and Blues Collective is hosting The Braben Jenner Hot Five, with guest vocalist Grace Rigby, for an afternoon of hot traditional and mainstream jazz, at the Millwell Road Community Centre, on Sunday the 7th of December, commencing at 1.30pm. The band will be playing the music of early to mid-20th century America, with plenty of inventive improvisation.  For more information visit the Jazz and Blues Collective Facebook page.

Lights on the Lake Festival will be held on Currimundi Lake, Crummunda Park, Wurtulla, on Sunday the 7th of December from 4 to 8pm. Decorate your canoe or kayak with lights for the water parade, and you could win a prize for the best decorated boat. There'll be four hours of live entertainment, childrens’ activities, food trucks, a kids disco and a stunning laser light show.

The Yandina Community Christmas Carols will be held on Sunday the 7th of December from 1pm at Yandina State School. Enjoy live music, school performances, kids activities, food trucks and Christmas markets. Santa will drop by with help from the Rural Fire Brigade, and fireworks will light up the night at 7pm. This is a free, family-friendly event. 

 The Cooroy Butter Factory’s annual Christmas Market will be held on Friday the 11th of December from 4 to 8pm. There will be stalls of artisan and handcrafted wares, a food truck, fairy floss, and plenty of art to explore. The Gallery, Pottery Studio and Artisan Store will be open - so go along and enjoy an out-of-hours browse through the Arts Centre. This is a free family-friendly event with a magical community feel. 

The Maleny Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Christmas Festival in Maple Street, on the 12th of December, from 5 to 9pm. Enjoy roving Christmas elves, carnival drummers, carols, market stalls, local performers and a visit from Santa. This is a free community event for all ages, so go along and celebrate Christmas in the hinterland.

Do you want a unique, handcrafted gift for that special Christmas present? Down Under Craft will be at the Hall in Old Landsborough Road, on the 13th of December, from 9am to 12.30pm.  There will be a wonderful range of handmade gifts available.

Beerwah Tower Green Markets will be held in the grounds of the Beerwah CWA Hall on Simpson Street, on Saturday the 13th of December from 3 to 7pm. There will be locally made, handcrafted gifts, and homemade treats for this Christmas, to bring the holiday spirit. Entry is free.

  Glasshouse Mountains Community Christmas Party will be held at 8 Coonowrin Rd., Glasshouse, on Saturday the 13th of December, commencing at 3pm. There will be stalls, fun activities for children and families, and the exciting annual “Decorate Your Wheels” competition for non-electric vehicles only. Santa will arrive on the Fire Truck and the Festivities will continue with Christmas Carols at 6:30pm.

 The Golden Beach Caloundra, Handmade Christmas Market, will be held at the Indoor Bowling Association, 55 Burke Street, on Saturday the 13th of December from 8am to 1pm. A variety of stallholders with a selection of different products will be there along with food and coffee. Outdoor and indoor, air-conditioned premises, with easy access and plenty of parking on site.

Sunshine Coast Concert Band will present “Carols and More” at the Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina, on Saturday the 13th of December from 2 to 4.30pm. The band will play well known Christmas tunes, and famous traditional songs. The “More” part of the show includes the Jubilee Overture, West Side Story Medley, Dances with Wolves, and more. Cost is $25 for Adults, $10 for Teens, and kids 12yrs and under free, and includes afternoon tea.

Peachester Village Markets, hosted by the QCWA Branch, will be held in the Community Hall, on Saturday the 13th of December, from 8am to midday. All your favourite stalls: coffee van, home baking, handicrafts, produce, plants, jams and chutneys, jewellery, toys and much more will be there. The canteen will be providing a sausage sizzle and drinks. There are still stall sites available. To book a stall phone 0408 542 961. 

 The Sunshine Coast Railway Modelers invite you to ride on the Mini Trains, on the 14th of December and the 4th of January, in Mini Rail Park, 1 Florence Street, Nambour, from 10am to 2.30pm. Steam, battery and petrol locomotives will haul the trains around 1 km of tracks. Enclosed shoes must be worn on the rides. Children 4 years and under ride free with a fare-paying adult. Fares are $3 per ride. There will be a sausage sizzle, cold drinks and plenty of parking available

 The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club is pleased to announce that Galapagos Duck will again be flying into the Caloundra Power Boat Club, on Sunday the 14th of December. Doors open at midday for an afternoon of great jazz from 1 to 3.30pm. Book early as The Duck is always popular. To book phone Richard on 0427 782 960 for or visit  sunshinecoastjazzclub.net.au.

Buderim Community Carols, presented by the Buderim War Memorial Community Association (BWMCA) and Buderim Bendigo Community Bank, will be held on Sunday, the 14th of December, from 5.30pm, in the Buderim Village Park. Entry by donation with Candlelite and glow products and refreshments available for purchase. Bring your family and friends, chairs or picnic rugs and sing along!

You are invited to Get Festive at Buderim Bowls Club, on Sunday the 14th of December from 1 to 5pm. There’ll be live jazz, Christmas raffles and a visit from Santa. BYO lunch or grab something light from the kitchen. This will be loads of fun and relaxation for the whole family. RSVP at buderimbowls/whatson/ChristmasSessionAtTheBud

The next concert of the Maroochy River Country Music Club will be held in the Hall of Fame, Steggalls Road, Yandina, on Sunday the 14th of December, from 11am to 3.30pm. This will be a Tribute to Australian music, featuring the works of John Williamson and Slim Dusty. Entry is $10 and $8 for Members.

Christmas can sometimes be a lonely time. The Noosa Coastal Uniting Church invites you to join them for the Blue Christmas Service, at 41 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin, on Wednesday the 17th of December at 6pm. This will be a quiet service, which includes reflective music, candle lighting and prayer, with time to lament and remember we are not alone.

Mooloolaba Bowls Club is holding Come & Try Bowls, on Wednesday the 17th of December and Thursday the 15th of January from 9 to 11.30am each day. This is a free event for Children in the School Holidays. The Club has 2 undercover greens which are perfect for Summer.

 Celebrate Christmas at Nambour Museum on Thursday the 18th of December from 6 to 8pm. This will be a free family event, with a Christmas lights display, face painting, kids craft activities, and entertainment provided by the Sunshine Brass Band. Enjoy a special visit from Santa, and grab a photo on an historic cane train.

A free, family friendly, Christmas Carols event, will be held at Caloundra Church of Christ, Beerburrum Street, Dicky Beach, on the 21st of December from 4pm. There will be kids games and activities, a sausage sizzle with cold drinks, and a Bethlehem-themed photo booth, for capturing Christmas memories. Everyone is welcome.

The Christian Community Church is hosting an evening of Christmas Carols for the whole family, at the North Shore Community Centre, David Low Way, Mudjimba, on Sunday the 21st of December from 5pm. Go along and enjoy a sausage sizzle, children’s games, and carol singing. This is a free event.

 Mooloolaba Lions will be selling their famous Christmas Cakes and Puddings, near the escalators at Bunnings, Maroochydore, up to the 21st of December, from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Get in early so you don't miss out.

General Information

The Outback Christmas Present Drive is on again this year! Giving Kids Memories is dedicated to bringing joy each year, to an Outback community, by giving all kids in a town a Christmas present. There is always an enormous boost to morale in these communities when the bus load of presents arrives. All donations would be greatly appreciated by Thursday the 27th of November. If you would like to help please call Jeff on 0411 308 513.

Noosaville VIEW Club is a warm, welcoming women's group that meets twice a month at local venues. The second Thursday of the month is Friendship Day, where members get together to enjoy food and outings, and on the 4th Thursday, they meet at the Tewantin RSL to discuss the progress of the Smith Family's 14 Learning for Life students that the Club supports, followed by lunch and a guest speaker. For more information email viewnoosaville@gmail.com

The Kidney Support Network provide a transport service for dialysis patients to get to and from hospital for treatments, and service 6 hospitals across the Sunshine Coast. They are currently in urgent need of Volunteer Drivers. Vehicles are provided and are based in Currimundi and Maroochydore. For more information call Ann on 0410 749 074 or email sunshinecoastadmin@ksn.org.au

Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia supports everyday Australians to come together, and help refugees rebuild their lives with dignity, safety and belonging. From welcoming them at the airport, to helping with local orientation and being a friendly face to turn to, community sponsorship is all about connection, compassion and support. If you can help, they would love to hear from you. To learn more visit refugeesponsorship.org.au.

 Nambour Bowls Club is one of the oldest clubs in the Hinterland and they are in need of help! They suffered severe damage to their electrical equipment fridges, lights, and structural damage, in flood events in March. The club has great greens and old, but good, facilities, in need of repair. They would also welcome new members. If you can help in any way, they would love to hear from you. Please phone 0408 150 155 or visit the website nambour.bowls.com.au.

Christmas is almost upon us which means it’s time to purchase your Lions cakes and puddings! They are now available at various outlets in the Caloundra region. For a list of outlets visit Caloundra Lions Club Facebook Page or call Bill on 041 872 409.

Golf Programs Australia Incorporated is a registered charity which shares the love of golf with young people with a disability, by coaching them and encouraging them to play. They are holding a raffle with first the prize of a Prosimmon Heritage Package set of golf clubs, including free fitting. The raffle will be drawn on Christmas Eve. For tickets visit gpai.org.au or phone 5476 0365.

The Friends of Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens in Tanawha are seeking to recruit Members to assist with a range of educational and social activities at the Gardens, and in the Community. If you are interested in the art and ecology of native plants and wildlife, and the magic of our local bushland, they would love you to join them. For further information visit their Website and Facebook page for events, opportunities and membership, or email friendsofmrbbg@gmail.com

The Maroochy North Shore Lions Club are seeking new members to join their fun loving club to participate in the many activities they are involved in to help the community. They meet at 6.30pm on the 4th Tuesday of each month, and also organise a variety of monthly social events. For more information phone Tricia on 0427 838 938.

The Buderim Local Ambulance Committee is seeking volunteers to spread CPR awareness in schools and local community organizations. You don’t need any medical knowledge or experience. With 80% of cardiac arrests happening at home, the first responder is often a loved one. If you want to help your community and maybe save a life, they would love to hear from you. For more information email buderimlac@gmail.com

Would you like to earn an easy one thousand dollars for your community group? Why not take advantage of the Buderim Rotary Bunnings BBQ Community Assist project? Just supply two workers for each of the two shifts, and Rotary will do the rest. For more information visit the Buderim Rotary website.

Do you have any spare time? Volunteering Sunshine Coast have been operating on the Coast for more than 20 years, helping Not for Profit Organisations to find volunteers. They currently have more than 60 positions  listed on their website. For further information visit volunteeringsc.org.au.

The Hinterland Music Club invites you to go Country at The Big Shed, Historical Village, Bryce Lane, Maleny on the second Saturday each month, except January, from 11am to 4pm. Walk up artists are welcome including beginners, please bring 5 chord charts. Admission is $7 or $5 for Members, Sausage sizzle lunch $3, and  bottomless tea/coffee, gold coin donation. For further information phone Barry 0427 659 687.

If you identify as part of the LGBTIQ plus community and live in Queensland, ‘Gayawur Rainbow’ is here for you. Join them for a community BBQ, morning tea, or get creative with arts and crafts.  There are events for everyone. They also offer resources such as a community pantry, clothing and public computer access. Find your space with ‘Gayawur Rainbow’. For more information phone 1800 429 298 or visit qc.org.au

The Coolum night markets have returned to Tickle Park every Friday night from 4 to 8pm. There are over 80 stalls with plenty of Christmas gift options. Pickleball and Coolum Beach bracelets will also be on sale.

Equity Works is hosting free Customised Employment workshops, at the Equity Makers Store in Sunshine Plaza, for people with disabilities interested in gaining paid work. The workshops will explore strengths, interests and needs, then help participants create a resume and job seeking plan. Information sessions will be held throughout December and January. For more information visit equityworks.org/events-workshops.

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.