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Saturday 11th of October Spring Book Sale
The Friends of Gladstone City Library invite you to their Spring Book Sale on Saturday the 11th of October from 8.30am to 11.30am in the staff car park under the library. There will be items for all ages and they will include books, dvds and cds. Bargains start at just 5 cents. Make sure to get in early!!! For further information contact Peter Cramb, Library Manager on 49 766 400.
Saturday, 11th of October Deep Blue Orchestra
Deep Blue Orchestra - it looks like an orchestra , acts like a band, feels like a movie. Deep Blue Orchestra will be performing at the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on Saturday, the 11th of October at 8pm. Combining cameras, big screens, dynamic lighting and a video jockey, this is not a tradioational orchestra. This is an orchestra with attitude that is sexy, sophisticated and entertaining, set to 'change your perception of contemporary music forever'.
Saturday 11th of October and Saturday 18th of October Salvation Army Red Shield Family Store open for 2 Saturdays only!
For two Saturdays only, October 11th and October 18, The Salvation Army Red Shield Family Store will be open for business from 9am to 12noon.
Tuesday 14th of October 2008 Chronic Illness Workshop
The Gladstone Community Health Centre is running a free Chronic Illness Workshop over four weeks starting on the 14th of October. It will be held at the Central Queensland Health Service District on Flinders Street. There will a range of health professionals covering a wide variety of topics. For further information or to register phone 49 763 130.
Coowonga State School - Twilight Fair
The Coowonga State School is a small semi rural school with an enrolment of 28 students from Prep to Year 7. Our school is located on Coowonga Road, just off Emu Park Road.
The P & C Association is holding a Twilight Fair on the 18th October from 2.00pm to 8.00pm, as part of our fundraising efforts.
There will be market stalls, a multidraw raffle, children's activities, craft stalls, cake stalls, live entertainment and a fantastic BBQ. A bar will also be operating.
Our P&C goal this year is to raise enough money to start tiger turfing under our new covered area and to relocate/rebuild our adventure playground.
We are calling for stall holders to make our fair a great success. Stall holders can contact our school on 49344192
Saturday 18th October Kin Kora State School's Annual Monster Cent Sale
Kin Kora will be holding their Annual Monster Cent Sale on Saturday the 18th of October. Doors will open 12.45pm for a 1pm start. $2 entry for adults, $1 entry for school aged children. There will be heaps of prizes and afternoon tea will be supplied. For further information contact Liz on 49 715 131.
Saturday 18th of October Diabetes Expo
The Gladstone Diabetes Association is holding a Diabetes Expo on Saturday the 18th of October. The day will run from 8.30am to 4.30pm with free admission. All are encouraged to attend, not just those diagnosed with diabetes. There will be eleven expert specialists from around Queensland. For further information contact the Gladstone Diabetes Association.
Saturday 18th of October Miriam Vale Markets in the Park
The Miriam Vale Markets in the Park will be held on Saturday the 18th of October from 7am until midday.
Experience Miriam Vale on a Saturday morning - great rural atmosphere, friendly people and lots to see and do. Enjoy wandering through the delightful park - lots of varieties of stalls. There are always plenty of plants and locally made chocolate, biscuits, cakes and jewellery, and lots lots more. For further information contact Alison Gibbons on 49745172.
Tuesday 21st of October QCWA Ritzy Morning Tea
The Queensland Country Women's Association Gladstone Branch would like to invite memebers and guests to a Ritzy Mornining Tea on Tuesday 21st October at the QCWA Hall in Oaka Lake. Doors open at 9.30am with a $5.00 entry fee. There will be three guest speakers from muscular degeneration, diabetes and palliative care. All funds raised will be divided up between these three causes. For further information contact Margeret on 49 785 105 or 0417 681 359.
Monday 22nd September - Friday 12th of December Free breast screen mammograms
The BreastScreen Queensland Mobile Screening Unit will be offering screening mammograms in Gladstone from Monday the 22nd of September until Friday the 12th of December and again in early 2009. The unit will be located near the John Dahl swimming pool in Glenlyon Street. This service is FREE to women over 40 years of age and women aged between 50 and 69 are especially encouraged to attend. Appointments are necessary and can be made by phoning 13 20 50 during normal business hours.
Saturday 22nd of November Christmas Markets
The Christmas Markets will be held on the Redeemer School Grounds on Callard Street in Biloela from 8am to 2pm with a gold coin entry. It will incorporate 'Bilo's Got Talent'. There will also be market stalls, kids activities, bbq breakfast and lunch and refreshments. Nomination forms for Bilo's Got Talent are available from Riff Tone Music or Civic Video. For further information contact Sandy on 0429 921 462 or Helen on 0419 775 793.
Saturday 25th of October Harbour Cruise to aid Robyn Lindly (cancer sufferer)
On Saturday the 25th of October, a harbour cruise will be held to aid Robyn Lindley (cancer sufferer). The cruise will board at 6.30pm, departing at 7pm. The cruise will go for 4 hours, with drop off at the Yacht Club. $40 entry includes music, sausage sizzle, nibblies and fun! Beer, rtd's, wine and soft drinks will be for sale. Money squares and a golf bag will be up for auction. For further information contact Lisa on 0419027597/ 49 722 422 or Heather on 0402566030.
Saturday 25th of October Arts and Crafts Market Day
The Rotary Club of Biloela are conducting an Arts nad Crafts Market Day on Saturday the 25th of Octover at the Biloela Civic Centre from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Admission is $3 for adults and pensioners, children under 12 free. Morning tea and lunch will be available. For further information or stall bookings please phone Helen on 49 923 628.
Sunday 26th of October Agnes Water Fundraiser for Accident Victims
A Fundraiser will be held for accident victims, Chloe Wells and Mitchell Buggy at the Agnes Water Tavern from 12 midday til late.
Chloe and Mitchell were badly injured a vehicle accident on Rosedale Road on 18th September. The vehicle they were passengers in collided into another vehicle and burst into flames. Chloe and Mitchell were trapped in the vehicle. Both remain in Brisbane hospital with extensive burns and Mitchell has serious internal injuries as well.
4CC will be roadtripping to Agnes Water to join in the Fundraiser. Drex will be broadcasting live from 12midday til 6pm and we will be handing out plenty of lollies and keeping the cheer up.
There is a huge line up of entertainment, huge collection of items to be auctioned including holidays, sports memorabilia and original artworks by well known artists, mega raffles, a mechanical bucking bull, food stalls, bar, kids games and face painting.
All funds raised will go towards the Chloe Wells and Mitchell Buggy benefit fund so make sure you head along and join in.
Every Friday Night Soccor Goose Club
Calliope Junior Soccer Club will hold a weekly 10-Prize Goose Club and Jackpot every Friday night at 7pm at the Diggers Arms Hotel, Calliope. $500 worth of prizes to win, which is drawn at 8pm and you must be present to win. Tickets can be purchased from the Diggers Arm Hotel prior to the draw.
Ongoing Become a volunteer host family!!
Southern Cross Cultural Exchange is seeking volunteer host families for high school students aged between 14 and 18 years old. They are scheduled to arrive in Australia in February 2009 from Germany, Austria, Italy, Finland, Japan, Colombia, Brazil, USA and Canada. Host families can choose to take part for a duration of either 3, 5 or 10 months. Student's flights, school enrolment, transportation, medical and insurance cover and local support systems are all paid for. For further information contact Southern Cross Cultural Exchange on 1800 500 501 or visit www.scce.com.au
Every Thursday Morning Social Indoor Bowls
The QCWA Ambrose Branch hosts Social Indoor Bowls at their hall every Thursday morning from 9.30am till 12 noon. Everyone is most welcome, all equipment is supplied and a fun morning is assured. Cost is $2 per person which includes lights refreshments and a Lucky Door Prize. For more information please phone 4975 1132.
Ongoing Creat an edible Community Garden
Healthy Active Port Curtis is looking for people interested in creating an edible Community Garden. For further information phone Natalie on 49 724942
Ongoing Donations needed
The Gladstone Red Cross are looking for donations of eight ply wool to knit trauma teddies, beanies and scarves for nursing homes and homeless people. For more information phone 49 729387 or 49 782084.
Ongoing Genealogy Society Gladstone District
To research your family history, head to the air-conditioned rooms of the Genealogy society on Francis Ward Drive. Opening hours are Mondays: 7-9pm, Thursdays: 10am-3pm and Saturdays: 1.30 to 4pm excluding public holidays.
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