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June

The Buderim Craft Cottage Patchworkers will present their Biennial Quilt and Patchwork Exhibition, from the 27th to the 29th of June, from 9am to 3pm each day. This will be a stunning display of quilts and other handcrafted items, some available to purchase.  Entry is $5, which includes tea or coffee.

The Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is featuring exciting new exhibitions this Winter - Andrew Hillhouse’s ‘On the Nature of Daylight’, David Thorogood’s ‘Carnival’, and Alexander Naray’s  ‘Sunshine Coast to Outback Queensland’. The Arts Centre will also open a new collection of artwork in the upstairs Members Gallery. The official opening will be on Friday the 27th of June from 6pm. Everyone is welcome to this free event.

The Family of League invite you to the State of Origin Lunch, at the Maroochydore RSL, on Friday the 27th of June, commencing at 11.30am. The event will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Queensland's clean sweep of New South Wales. Guest Speakers will be Ben Ikin and Billie Moore. Cost is $155 which includes a three-course lunch with a four hour beverage package. Bookings close on the 19th of June. For more information visit qldevents@familyofleague.org.au or phone 3367 6002.

 The Mapleton Country Market will be held on Saturday the 28th of June from 8am to midday, in the school Carpark. There will be genuine bargains of distilled gins, timber, leather, jewellery, crafts, incense and more. Who doesn't love sweet waffles, yummy treats and sourdoughs, all at the Waffle Stall, as well as hot food and coffee. 

Palliative Care Queensland are hosting the Ambulance Wish, Queensland's Cocktail Fundraiser at the Noosa Boathouse on the 28th of June commencing at 6.30pm. Attendance will help to fulfil final wishes for Queenslanders with life-limiting illnesses, creating moments of joy, and promote quality palliative care for all Queenslanders and build a lasting legacy on the Sunshine Coast.  Cost is $169 for individuals and $1600 for group of 10. Bookings are essential. To book visit humanitix.com/ambulance-wish-queensland-cocktail-fundraiser. For more information phone Lauren Carr on 0403 722 299.

Beau’s Place invites you to their biggest morning tea at the Diddillibah Hall on Saturday the 28th of June, commencing at 9.30am, to raise funds for the Cancer Council. Raise a cuppa to a cancer free future, bring a plate to share, and help raise funds through a gold coin donation. There will be raffles for amazing prizes donated by generous sponsors.

Maleny Players are putting on two entertaining shows where you’re encouraged to join in!  ‘Changes’ is about how our world is constantly changing, and includes short plays, poems, live music and plenty of fun.  Tickets from just fifteen dollars, available at Maleny Visitors Information Centre.  ‘Changes’, a terrific variety show, 28th and 29th June at Maleny Playhouse Theatre.

Caloundra Uniting Church will again be holding Messy Church on Saturday the 28th of June, from 4.45 to 6.45pm. Join Pastor Steven for this month's theme, songs and fun activities around a messy way to worship. Stay after the service and enjoy a delicious dinner provided by their dedicated kitchen staff.

The Caloundra Repair Café workshop will be open on the 28th of June from 9am to 12.30pm, at the Caloundra Community Centre, 58A Queen Street. Last registration is midday. Take along small household items such as electronic, small electrical, ceramic, glass, toys and clothes, for assessment, and possible repair. The Repair Café is open on the last Saturday of each month. For more information email caloundrarepaircafe@gmail.com call Dorothy on 0450 062 543 or visit their Facebook page.

 The Buderim Bowls Club at 2 Elizabeth Street, will be holding “Sunday Session at the Bud”, on the 29th of June from 1 to 5pm. Everyone is welcome for an afternoon of Music, Pizza and fun for the whole family.

July

Blackall Visual Artists will be featuring their yearly Winter Exhibition with a display of new artworks, at St. Mary's Hall in Montville, on the village green, from the 3rd to the 6th of July, from 10am to 3pm daily. The paintings are all for sale, the commission and donations going towards maintenance of the Historic Hall.

The next production of Lind Lane Theatre, “Hoovering on the Edge”,  promises to provide a good laugh, with sun, sand, shiraz and storytelling. Seven ladies embark on a writing course, holiday in Bali, and get more than they bargained for. The show will be full of surprises, fun and poignancy,  from the 4th to the 12th of July, at evening and matinee performances. Bookings are essential. To book visit lindlane.com.au

The next Crystal Waters Market will be held on Saturday the 5th of July from 8am to 1pm, in Kilcoy Lane, Connondale. There will be live music, gourmet food from the sourdough bakery and the green lotus café on the deck, along with other delights. Go along and join in the fun!

Arts Connect Inc presents “Sense of Place”, an exhibition celebrating the stunning Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, Maleny, from the 5th to 20th of July, from 10am to 3pm. Eight artists explore nature’s patterns, textures, and stories through paint, paper, bronze, and stone. Discover your own connection to the bush. Free entry, with a great café and education centre on site.

Buderim Gardens Retirement Village is holding a Trash n Treasure Market on Saturday the 5th of July from 9am to midday. There will be the old, the new and everything in between in clothing, accessories, home decor, kitchen, plants and more. The event will be a Food Drive for the Maroochydore Homeless Pantry so take along an item to donate.

 Books for Bales will be held at the Palmwoods Memorial Hall on Saturday the 5th of July from 9am. All books will be only $2 with money raised going directly to Happily Heiffer After Animal Sanctuary, in Glenwood, to provide hay for the animals in their care. A very worthy cause and great value for money.

 The Sir Henry Royce Foundation, will be hosting Sunshine Coast Cars & Coffee, at 52 Lysaght Street, Coolum, on Saturday the 5th of July from 7 to 10am. The Coolum Rolls-Royce collection will be open to the public, with a guided tour of rare vehicles and noteable engines, such as the famous Merlin aero-engine. This month there will also be a couple of new exhibits from the 1930's. Have a coffee and breakfast bun while exploring!

Sunshine Coast Stamp Club will host a Regional Stamp Fair, on the 6th of July from 8.30am to 2.30pm, at the CWA Hall, Short Street, Nambour. Activities include appraisals of collections, purchase of stamps from the Dealers Bargain Table, Exchange Books and Silent Auction. Refreshments and parking will be available. Entry is Free.

The Jazz and Blues Collective is hosting an eclectic performance of French jazz, Bossa Nova, Brazilian, Scandinavian and other gypsy-inspired music, at the Millwell Road Community Centre, on Sunday the 6th of July at 1.30pm. The concert will feature Estampa, a quartet that combines a unique blend of vocals, violin, accordion, guitar and double bass. Be transported to a Parisian nightclub and the streets of Sao Paulo! For more information visit the Jazz and Blues Collective Facebook page or phone Robyn on 0403 152 397

The Velvet Country Music Club are hosting an afternoon of good music provided by talented local walk-up artists, at the Caloundra Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Queen & Ulm Streets, on Sunday the 6th of July from  midday to 4pm. Tea or coffee is provided all afternoon. Entry is $10 which includes a delicious afternoon tea, as well as Raffles and Lucky Door prizes. For more information please ring Nellie on 0418 772213.

Caloundra CWA ladies are an active community of women who together improve the lives of people living in regional, rural and remote Queensland. They are renowned for their great home cooking and handcrafts—but the QCWA is so much more than that. It’s about friendship, community and connecting . You are invited to their July monthly meeting, at 17 Kalinga Street Caloundra, on Wednesday the 9th of July commencing at 9.15am.

 Sunshine Coast Art Group is holding their Soup n Soul Art Market, at 1 William Parker Place, Buderim, off Syd Lingard Drive, on Saturday the 12th of July from 9am to 2pm. Pick a handmade bowl and a sumptuous soup, and they’re yours, all for just $20! The market will feature all things arty and crafty… plus live music, food and bargains galore.

The July concert of the Maroochy River Country Music Club will feature a Tribute to country great Merle Haggard. For some great music go along to the Hall of Fame, Steggalls Road, Yandina, on Sunday the 13th of July at 11am. Entry fee is $10, or $8 for Members which includes tea & coffee.  Raffles will be available. For more information phone Darryl on 0458 671 568.

The Sunshine Coast Jazz Club is hosting a tribute to Benny Goodman, with the Paul Hendon Sextet and interstate guests, on Sunday the 20th of July, at the Caloundra Power Boat Club. This will be an afternoon of great music from 1 to 3.30pm. To book phone 0427 782 960 or visit the Jazz Club’s website.

General Information

The Buderim War Memorial Community Association provides services across our community, in the spirit that has characterised Buderim since 1945. The Old Post Office, Pioneer Cottage and Memorial Hall buildings, support events with more than 60 volunteer organisations. If your business would like to know more about their Annual Sponsorship Program, and acknowledgement opportunities, visit the BWMCA website. For further information visit bwmca.com/au/sponsorships or phone 5477 0945.

The Kidney Support Network provides transport services for kidney patients to and from hospital, for their dialysis treatments. They are in urgent need of volunteer drivers. Vehicles are provided, and are based in Currimundi and Maroochydore. They are Centrelink registered and meet volunteer requirements. For more information, please contact Ann on 0410 749 074 or visit sunshinecoastadmin@ksn.org.au.

The Bli Bli branch of the Country Women’s Association invites ladies of all ages to come along to their meetings at the Rural Fire Brigade on the corner of Lefores and Sports Road,.  You’ll be welcomed by friendly, like-minded women, enjoy a cuppa, learn new skills and most important of all, have some fun.  Bli Bli CWA meets 11:30 on the first Thursday of every month.

Mooloolaba Lions Club is celebrating 50 years of community service on the Sunshine Coast.  They would like to welcome you to their club and become part of a friendly group of volunteers who do so much good for our community.  From local fundraisers like the Fishermans Road Market, to global programs that combat combat cancer and diabetes, Mooloolaba Rotary can be a very rewarding experience.

The Noosaville VIEW Club is a warm, welcoming women’s group that meets twice a month on Thursdays. The second Thursday of the month is Friendship Day, where members get together for lunch. On the fourth Thursday, the club meets at the Tewantin RSL to discuss the progress of The Smith Family’s twelve Learning for Life students which the Club supports, followed by lunch. They would love to welcome new members. For more information email viewnoosaville@gmail.com

Enrolments are open for the Winter School of Visual Arts, to be held at the Buderim Craft Cottage, from the 5th to the 13th of July, from 9am to 4pm daily. There will be 14 workshops including watercolour, acrylic, mixed media, silversmithing, collagraphy, drawing, and calligraphy. Workshops will appeal to beginners and those more advanced. Local and interstate artists will be tutoring. To book visit the Buderim Craft Cottage website before the 27th of June.

After 43 years supporting the local community, the Lions Club of Lake Currimundi-Kawana needs more members to enable them to continue. Over the last 2 years the Club supported 22 local projects and organisations with almost $16,000 in donations.  Among some of the many recipients of their support include Wishlist and Childhood Cancer Research, as well as bushfire relief and the ever popular Christmas Cakes. For more information or to register your interest visit their Facebook page or phone President Sue Stubbs on 0418 981 557 or Secretary Norm Jensen on 0404 984 455.

 The Caloundra Stamp Club meets on the fourth Thursday of each month  at 12.30pm, at Bellvista Meeting Place, 18 Lomond Crescent, Bellvista. They exchange books, there is a bargain table, and accessories. New Members and Visitors are always welcome. For more information phone Catherine on 0406 018 456.

Sunshine Coast Cars and Coffee is held on the first Saturday of each month, from 7 to 10am, at the Sir Henry Royce Foundation Showrooms, 52 Lysaght Street, Coolum. The Rolls Royce Museum will be open, with a guided tour of rare vehicles and notable engines, such as the famous Merlin aero engine. Enjoy a coffee and breakfast bun while you explore the exhibits.

The Probus Club of Currimundi Combined meets on the second Wednesday of each month, at the Caloundra Indoor Bowls Club, Bourke Street, Golden Beach. The meeting begins at 9am, allowing time to browse the many activities that the club has to offer. They include board games, book club, lunch and dinner outings, bus trips, walks and a guest speaker each month.

 If you would like to become involved with your local community, the Rotary Club of Buderim would like to hear from you.  The Club is involved in all the major events on the Buderim calendar as well as supporting local youth and those in need. They meet each Friday at 9am in the Buderim Tavern Function Room. For more information visit their website.

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.