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COMMUNITY EVENTS

Classic Hits broadcasts free publicity for community groups who organise and promote non-profit making, events. We want to tell our listeners what's going on, so if you've got an event happing, let us know.
Classic Hits needs to receive details at least two weeks before the event. 
Email your event to: admin@classichits.com.au, PO Box 42 GYMPIE QLD 4570, fax on (07) 5482 7517, or use the handy form below.

Leukaemia Foundation’s WORLD’S GREATEST SHAVE

WHEN: 11 – 13 March 2010

World’s Greatest Shave is one of Australia’s largest fundraising events with the Leukaemia Foundation aiming to raise $3.5 million this year. Thousands of people across Queensland are expected to shave or colour their hair to show their support for patients with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.

Sunshine Coast public shave locations:

WHEN
WHERE
WHAT

Saturday 13 March
11am – 1pm

*Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, Noosaville
Ciarn Armour 5479 2068

Saturday 13 March

12:30pm – 3:30pm
*Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre
Ciarn Armour 5479 2068

Saturday 13 March

7am – 12pm

Gloria Jeans Coffees

Bulcock St, Caloundra

Maree Ratcliffe 0402 891 044

 

Support local girl Tiarne Sparkes who will be shaving at 10am. Heaps of family friendly activities!

Saturday 13 March

11am – 2pm
Centro Shopping Centre, Gympie
Ciarn Armour 5479 2068
Sunshine Coast residents can be brave and shave, wax or colour their hair or simply join in the fun and support those who do, at the various times and locations listed below. For full event details or to register please visit www.worldsgreatestshave.com  

*Volunteers are being sought to assist with the shave events at these locations. Please contact Ciarn Armour 5479 2068 for more details.

For more information: Lisa Jackson, Communications Officer, Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland Ph: 3318 4422 or 0427 243 318  E: ljackson@leukaemia.org.au

KUNDA PARK PONY CLUB
Proudly presents
GUY MCLEAN

WHERE: Nambour Show Grounds.
WHEN: Friday 12 March 2010.
TIME: Gates open at 5:30pm, show starts at 6.30pm.
COST: $30 Adults, $20 children 7-14 years, children under 7 free.

Guy McLean and his incredible liberty horses are leaving Australia soon and taking their combined talent to entertain America’s horse enthusiasts. Kunda Park Pony Club is privileged to present Guy McLean in a major fundraising event.

Guy is undoubtedly Australia’s premier horsemanship performer. He will be performing with his Australian equine Quiteway performance team together with his unique Brahman Liberty Bull, Quiteway Ryder.

Guy's show will start at 6.30pm with an unbroken horse which has not previously been seen or handled by him, followed by his equine, poetry and bull performance. Guy will be available for signing at the completion of the event.

Only 350 pre-purchased tickets are available from Monday the 15th February 2010 at:

  • Nambour Farm Supplies 5441 2999
  • Sandale Saddlery (Palmview) 5494 5144
  • Horseland (Forest Glen) 5445 3311
  • or Kunda Park Pony Club.

Burgers, sausage sizzle, and hot & cold beverages available.

For more information, phone Karen on 0414 721 834 or email Lisa at kundapark@exemail.com.au.


COOLOOLA COMMUNITY BINGO CENT ACTION

WHERE: Gympie Junior Rugby League Club House, Smith Road, Monkland
WHEN: Saturday 13th March 2010.
TIME: Doors open at 11:00am for 2:30pm start.

Lucky door prize, great family prizes, microwave, electric fry pan, slow cooker & steamer, washing machine plus heaps more. Come along and enjoy a family day

Phone Jill for more information on 5482 2969.


OLD TIME AND ROCK & ROLL DANCE

WHERE: Gunalda Hall.
WHEN: Saturday 13th March 2010.
TIME: 7:30pm.
COST: Adults $10.00, High School $5.00.
High Noon Band. Home made supper, lucky door prize, lucky spots raffle. All proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctors Service.

SUNSHINE COAST BUDGERIGAR ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL SHOW

WHERE: Hungerford Hall at Nambour High School, Carrol Street, Nambour.
WHEN: Sunday 14th March 2010.

Public viewing from 11am to 1pm. Judging starts at 9am. Budgies will be for sale at the show.



GYMPIE VIEW CLUB LUNCHEON

WHERE: Gympie RSL - Orchid Room
WHEN: 19th March 2010
TIME: 10:30am for 11am start

Guest speaker will be Beryl Spencer for the Rural Women's Network. Visitors welcome.

For more information contact Helen on 5482 6915.


THE FOUR SEASONS (4 violin concertos)

WHERE: St Peters Anglican Church, Gympie.
WHEN: Saturday 20th March 2010
TIME: 3 pm
COST: Adult $30, Seniors $20, Children under 12 free.

Considered one of International most brilliant violinists, Attilla Sautov, Artistic Director of the Mueller International Chamber Orchestra, will delight with his virtuosic interpretation of Vivaldi's best known work, The Four Seasons (4 violin concertos).

Le quattro stagioni or The Four Seasons, comprises four violin concertos, Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The texture of each concerto is varied, resembling its respective season. While Winter is dark and sombre, Summer invokes a thunderstorm in its final movement.

To complete this virtuosic program, Attilla will perform Paganini - "Moses in Egypt" Variation on One String for Violin and Orchestra in a charity concert.

Tickets are available on the door one hour before the concert.

All profits will go to Orphanage in Kenya. Mueller College is supporting this Orphanage.

For bookings, call 0414 600 744 or bookings by email to micomanagement@gmail.com.

To see Attilla's experiences click here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DAitHvebguG4.



GYMPIE & DISTRICT PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
An affiliate of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and proudly associated with Cancer Council Queensland.

Meeting information for men with prostate cancer, prostate disorders, their partners and the public.

WHERE: The Masonic Centre, Channon Street, Gympie.  Hall is directly opposite new Police Station and Court House.
WHEN: Thursday 25th March 2010.
TIME: 1.30pm Register & Welcome, 2pm Presentation, 3.30pm Afternoon Tea.
COST: $2 contribution.
TOPIC: “Men's Health – Preparing, Sharing and Caring – The Prostate Cancer Model”.

Professional DVD's reflecting life experiences. Looking forward to a great attendance for learning, friendships and fellowship.
For further information phone Norm on 5482 6196, Graeme on 5482 1442 or Ray on 5482 8879.

ENDEAVOUR FOUNDATION FUNDRAISER

WHERE: Johnson Park Cooroy.
WHEN: Saturday 27th March 2010.
TIME: 2pm until late.
COST: Gold Coin Entry.

Local musicians, bush balladeers, car and machinery displays and much more. BBQ from 5:30pm and overnight camping available.

Call Vince on 5484 0075 or 0439 749 317 for more info.

WOOLOOGA MASONIC FUN RUN - 9.5KM

WHERE: Registrations and Assembly at Woolooga Pub.
WHEN: Saturday 27th March.

TIME: 2:00pm for sign on, starting 2:30 - 3pm.
COST: $10 entry for Age Events, Open Mens & Open Womens. $5 entry for Primary Aged Children.
Race starts at the intersection of Pike Road and Woolooga-Bauple Road. BBQ and Raffle to follow afterwards. All proceeds go to Wooloowin Home and Gympie South Sports Talent ID Program.

THE ANNUAL BACK TO COORAN REUNION

WHERE: Cooran Hall.
WHEN: Sunday
28th March 2010.
TIME: 9:30am onwards.

This has been an annual event for over 40 years. Tea and Coffee will be provided.

For more information, phone 5482 4762.


YOGA CLASSES

WHERE: Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre.
WHEN: Every Wednesday from 6pm – 8pm.
COST: $30 for first 3 sessions.
CONTACT: 0415 562 798 or visit
www.holisticyoga.net.


WOMEN'S INTEREST GROUP

WHERE: Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre.
WHEN: Every Tuesday from 9:30-11:30am.
COST: $2:50.

For more information, phone 5443 2678.


THE LIFE GOES ON HOPELINE

Are you, or is someone else in your family, seriously ill?

If you’re finding the going tough and would like to discuss some strategies and explore your choices, call the Life Goes On HOPELINE on 1300 364 673.

For the cost of a local call, you can talk to someone who has survived or cared for someone with a serious illness so they know what you’re going through,

Call the Life Goes On HOPELINE anytime on 1300 364 673. They can help.

The Life Goes On HOPELINE: 1300 364 673.


BREASTSCREEN QUEENSLAND GYMPIE

Don’t put off having a breastscreen any longer. It’s quick simple, convenient, free and there is no need for a doctor’s referral.

Having a regular breastscreen every two years is the best way to detect breast cancer early and gives you a better chance of successful treatment and recovery.

BreastScreen Queensland Gympie Service is located at Pulse Health, Cooloola Specialist and Diagnostic Centre, 74-76 Channon Street, Gympie.

Saturday appointments are available.

Take advantage of this FREE LOCAL service. PHONE 13 20 50 NOW.


Heart Foundation

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 than 35% 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 as a speaker for the Heart Foundation to help raise awareness of health throughout the community please contact the Heart Foundation on (07) 3872 2500.


Imbil Sunshine 60 & Better Group Inc.
has found that ‘healthy ageing’ is one of the most important quests of our time.

Meetings are held at the Uniting Church Hall, Elizabeth Street, during 9.30am to 11.30am for the very low cost of $2 on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.
Activities for April & May 2010 are:
  • April 7 – Games morning.
  • April 21 – Guest Speaker from Translink who will talk on The GoCard.
  • May 05 – $3 Games morning.
  • May 12 – Bus trip to Yandina to visit Ginger and the Macadamia factory, lunch at Yandina Historical House.
  • May 19 – Games morning.
Come along and join in the planning of the activities for 2010.
For further information, please ring the office on 5443 7281.


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