Community Events

Classic Hits regularly broadcasts community events for local non profit and charity organisations. To advise us of your community event, please email admin@classichits.com.au or fax to 07 5482 7517. 

ANGLICAN CHURCH FETE & GARAGE SALE

WHEN: Saturday 7th August

8:00am – 1:00pm

WHERE: Cooroy Anglican Church, Miva Street Cooroy

There will be a sausage sizzle, cakes, devonshire tea, raffles, clothing,
books, tombola, plants, trash and treasure.

For more information contact Dawn on 5485 0142
or Rev Julie Woolner on 5485 1218.

GYMPIE COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB CONCERT

WHEN: Sunday 8th August

Starting at 1:00pm

WHERE: Wesley Hall on Channon Street in Gympie

ADMISSION: $6.00 per person and children under 15 free
Tickets available at the door.

There will be lucky door prizes, raffles and free provided supper at interval.

Come along to a great afternoon of good old traditional country music
sung by many talented local club members.

For those requiring transport, a free bus pick up is available.
Please ring Alf on 5484 9158 or Jeanette on 5486 6161.

RONNIE CHRISTIE
Performing at the Redcliffe Leagues Club

WHEN: Tuesday 10th August

COST: $20.00

If you have not been to see this very versatile performer, be on the bus when it leaves from 55 Henry Street at 7:45am.

Coach Travel, morning tea and entertainment all included in the cost.

Call Betty to book as soon as possible on Ph: 5482 4453

All proceeds donated to Little Haven Palliative Care in Gympie.

Gympie Uniting Church
Chaplaincy Garage Sale

WHEN: Saturday 14th August

WHERE: Surface Hill Uniting Church grounds on Channon Street in Gympie

If you would like to donate saleable items for the garage sale
please contact Mr Graham Day on 5482 2486.

FEDERAL STATE SCHOOL – CENTENARY FAIR

Saturday 14th August

10:00am – 2:00pm

Federal State School is 100 years old, there will be stalls, displays and fun for all!!!
Past students and staff are invited to contact the school for more details on
5485 1343.

HARMONY MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S HOUSE FETE

“From Little things Big things Grow”

WHEN: 14th August from 9:00am to 2:00pm

There is great fun for the entire family at our community fete. Children’s activities include dancing, storytelling, music and workshops, live stage and music performances, marketplace featuring beautiful creations from local artisan and fresh food.

Admission is free, children’s workshops will be a $2-$3 donation per workshop; most workshops are ½ hour in duration. Funds will be used to purchase equipment and supplies to further Harmony Montessori’s goal providing high quality education and care to children in the Caboolture Community. 

VIETNAM VETERANS DAY PARADE

WHEN: Wednesday 18th August  

WHERE: Memorial Avenue, Noosa

The Parade commences at 4:00pm at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL, with
form up at 3:45pm, the service concludes at 4:30pm.

A function will be held at the Tewantin-Noosa RSL after the parade.

For more information contact Phil Grainger on (07) 5447 1981
Office open from 9am – 12pm Monday – Friday.

GYMPIE STAMPEDE COUNTRY SINGERS

Gympie Centro Shopping Centre (Near Big W)

WHEN: Thursday 19th August

TIME: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Special Guest Artist: Ian B McLeod, the “Rockabilly Cowboy”

Gympie VIEW Club Luncheon

At the Gympie RSL Function Room, 217 Mary Street Gympie

WHEN: Friday 20th August

TIME: 10:30am for 11:00am Start

MAROOCHY NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE EVENTS

WHAT: Free Tax help for low income earners (below $40,000)
WHEN: Each Thursday from 9.00am to 3.00pm
CONTACT: 5443 6696 - Appointments are necessary

WHAT: Enrolements now being taken for Job Preparation Program - 10 week course to develop practical skills to apply for jobs in the Australian workforce
WHEN: Course begins 18th August 2010
CONTACT: Jacinta on 5443 6696

WHAT: Kiddies Korner Playgroup
WHEN: Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre
COST: $4.00 per family
CONTACT: 5443 6696

The Christian Spiritualist Church of Gympie
Has moved from the Apex Hall to 73 Vantage Rd Chatsworth. 

A learning circle with open discussions will be held on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, commencing at 2pm. 

All welcome, a $4.00 entry Donation includes light refreshments.

For more information contact

Rev. Beris Stephens.

Christian Spiritualist Church of Gympie.

Ph. 07 5483 9385

 
“Our Heart:  Making a Difference

through Lifestyle Change”
 

Do you want to know more about living longer and healthier:  Have you ever wondered how to do something about it – and in the process change your lifestyle for the better?

Heart, stroke and blood vessel disease is the major public health problem in Australia, causing more then 34% of all deaths annually.  The Heart Foundation has a network of local Volunteer Speakers available to visit your club, community group or organisation to speak about general heart health focusing on the benefits of lifestyle change and practical information on how to go about it. 

If you would like to invite a volunteer speaker to your organisation Or, if you would like to volunteer as a speaker for the Heart Foundation to help raise awareness of heart health throughout the community please contact Margaret Richards at the Heart Foundation on (07) 3872 2507.