Kids on the coast

May 1

MYSTERY ISLANDS’ 2ND BIRTHDAY PARTY

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

When: 11am-2pm and 6-9pm

Mystery Island is turning 2! Come and join our birthday party including face painting, pirate treasure hunts, fun games and great prizes!

Cost: Entry is $2.50 for members and $4.50 for non-members.

Details: www.maroochyrsl.com.au

May 5

SUNSHINE COAST WORK AT HOME MUMS

Where: Kawana Family Centre, Iluka Ave, Buddina

When: 10am-1pm

Sunshine Coast Work at Home Mum’s, or SCWAHMS, is a great resource for Sunshine Coasters to support a WAHM, and in turn help the community by keeping our money here. Kids Welcome! Tea, coffee and morning tea provided

Cost: $5 donation on the day.

RSVP: www.scwahms.com

May 6 and June 3

GREENZONE DISCO

Where: The J, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction

When: 6pm-8pm

The ever-popular Green Zone Disco is held on the first Friday of every month. The same great DJ and awesome prizes and giveaways mean the Green Zone Disco is always welcomed with enthusiastic cheers! Strictly 8-12yr olds. For full instructions visit the website.

Details: www.thej.com.au

Cost: $6 per child

May 7 & 8

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT WEEKEND

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

When: All weekend long

Come and make something special for your Mum at Mystery Island’s Mother’s Day Craft weekend. Bring your favourite pictures of your Mum and decorate a photo frame or mini flip-flop photo album for her.

Cost: Entry is $2.50 for members and $4.50
for non-members.

Details: www.maroochyrsl.com.au

May 10 and 11

PLAYSCHOOL CONCERT

Where: Noosa Outreach Centre, Cnr Beckmans & Eumundi Rds, Noosaville

Caloundra, Lake Kawana Community Centre, Sportsman Pde Bokarina

When: 10am and 11.30am

Songs, stories and games. It’s Play School, live in Concert. Featuring two presenters plus the toys from the ever-popular television show, it’s 40minutes of interactive fun.

Cost: $14.50

Details: www.kidspromotions.com.au or ph 1300 788 028

May 13

HI-5’S TURN THE MUSIC UP! TOUR

Where: Nambour Civic Centre, Centenary Square, Currie Street, Nambour

When: 6pm

Hi-5 has a brand new show called Turn the Music Up! The Hi-5 team of Casey, Fely, Lauren, Stevie and Tim are very excited to be joining all their friends for this fabulous new live show. Join the Hi-5 team, along with Chats, as they sing, dance and share a great fun time! Hi-5 share their favourite songs and dances.

Cost: $34.90

Details: www.nambourciviccentre.com.au

ACT FOR KIDS, 21ST ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION

Where: White Canvas Gallery, 26 Church Street, Fortitude Valley

When: 6-9pm

Celebrate as ACT for Kids celebrates their 21st! Win some fantastic raffle prizes and auctions, marvel at an exclusive range of work, mingle with artists and purchase your own art with heart to support ACT for kids. RSVP May 6

Cost: $70 pp canapés and wine provided

Details: www.actforkids.com.au or email michellem@actforkids.com.au

May 13, 14 and 15

AUDI NOOSA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 2011

Where: The Grand Marquee, Lions Park, Noosa Heads

When: From 11am

The premier food and wine event in Australia, boasting an influential line-up of more than 150 leading chefs, iconic winemakers, prominent food and wine media, restaurateurs, and passionate foodies who converge on the magical setting of Noosa, to taste, talk, debate, dine and indulge…Noosa-style!

Cost: From $55

Details: www.noosafoodandwine.com.au

May 14-15

THE IRRESISTIBLE GLUTEN-FREE SHOW

Where: Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Cnr Merivale Road and Glenelg Street, Brisbane

When: 9am-4pm

Information sessions, cooking classes, product and service displays and more, this is the perfect opportunity to plan a healthier lifestyle – from shopping for gluten free products to cooking gluten free meals.

Cost: TBA

Details: www.glutenfreefoodshow.com.au

May 17

GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN COLLEGE OPEN DAY

Where: Good Shepherd Lutheran College, 115 Eumundi Road, Noosaville

When: 9-11am or 3.30-5.30pm

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Good Shepherd Lutheran College is well established and located in an environmentally friendly bushland setting. Prospective students and families who are interested in attending the Open Day can contact the College on 5455 8600.

Cost: Free

Details: www.gslc.qld.edu.au

May 19-22

IMMANUEL ARTS FESTIVAL

Where: 126-142 Wises Road, Buderim

The Immanuel Arts Festival is the largest of its kind on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast and has a proud 30 year tradition of showcasing the artistic talents of our region. The festival promotes visual, creative and performance art within the Sunshine Coast community. In 2011 it is shaping up to be even bigger with a prize pool of over $5000.

Cost: Costs apply

Details: www.immanuelartsfestival.com.au

May 20

NATIONAL WALK SAFELY TO SCHOOL DAY

Where: In all Primary Schools around Australia

Walk Safely to School Day promotes the vitally important message: Active Kids are Healthy Kids. The event encourages parents, carers and their children to build regular walking to and from school into their daily routine. It also encourages parents to drive less aiming to decrease dangerous vehicle congestion around schools and reduce carbon emissions from idling cars.

Cost: Free

Details: www.walk.com.au

May 21 and June 11

MAMMA’S MARKET

Where: Buderim Wall Memorial Hall, Cnr Main St and Gloucester Rd, Buderim

When: 9am-1pm

Mamma’s Market is a high quality boutique style monthly market with a focus on handmade, unique items and services catering to pregnancy, baby, children and family as well as delightful homewares! A fun experience for the whole family, there will be gourmet food, activities for children and live entertainment which will compliment the unique wares for sale, all contributing to a great atmosphere!

Cost: Free entry

Details: www.mammasmarket.com

May 22 and June 12

STEAM TRAIN SUNDAYS

Where: Departing from South Brisbane Station

When: 10.10am, 11.40am and 1.10pm

Departing from Roma Street station or South Brisbane station, a magnificently restored Queensland Rail steam train will take passengers on a one hour round journey through Brisbane’s suburbs, passing landmarks and river crossings. Steam Train Sunday will run regularly from May to December 2011.

Cost: $19 Adults $11 Children under 15 $57 Family (2 adults 2 children)

Details: www.theworkshops.qm.qld.gov.au

May 25

STATE OF ORIGIN - GAME 1

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

When: From 6pm

Watch the first State of Origin game for 2011 live on the big screen at Mystery Island. There will be games of mini ball and you can design your very own footy jersey.

Cost: Costs may apply

Details: www.maroochyrsl.com.au

ADVENTURES OF ALVIN SPUTNIK: DEEP SEA EXPLORER

Where: The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton St, Caloundra

When: 10:00am

A visually inspired solo show, created and performed by Tim Watts, who employs a unique blend of mime, puppetry, live and recorded music, and animation to present an exploration of the next and oldest frontier: the deep blue sea.

Cost: Full: $14.00 Concession: $13.00 Members: $12.00 Groups 10+: $12.50

Details: www.thej.com.au/the-events-centre

June 4-9

SAIL MOOLOOLABA 2011

Where: Waters off Mooloolaba Beach, Mooloolaba

When: Regatta racing - June 4 from 11.30am, June 5 from 10am. Sailability for kids with disabilities - June 7, 9-12noon.
Radio Controlled Yachting - June 7, 1-4pm. Match Racing - June 9, 1-5pm

Sail Mooloolaba is an annual sailing event bringing together national and state junior, youth and senior sailors racing dinghies and keel boats in a two-day regatta on the waters off Mooloolaba beach.

Cost: Costs may apply

Details: www.sailmooloolaba.yachting.org.au

June 5

SUNSHINE COAST WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY FESTIVAL

Where: University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs.

Be a part of a world event with local focus! Each year World Environment Day is recognised around the world making it one of the largest global environment events of its kind. This vibrant one-day festival focuses on acting as a catalyst for effective and sustainable change with some great family fun.

Cost: Free entry Details: www.scec.org.au or www.facebook.com/worldenvironmentday

June 10

NOTHING TO WEAR

Where: Wandiny Room at Novotel Twin Waters Resort

When: 7pm

Proudly sponsored by Novotel Twin Waters, Mudjimba Community Kindy will be hosting their annual fundraising event. Hosted by Jodie Hedley-Ward, author of the book You sexy Mother, there will be a great range of local designers and stall holders, as well as a Fashion Parade. Amazing prizes to be won throughout the night.

Cost: $35 Details: email nothingtowear2011tickets@hotmail.com

June 10-12

QUEENSLAND BALLET PRESENTS….

Where: Playhouse QPAC Cnr Grey and Melbourne Streets, Southbank

When: Check website for show times

The kind-hearted Little Mermaid rescues a Prince during a storm at sea, and so begins a journey that takes her far from her home beneath the waves. Determined to pursue her love on to the shore, she makes a bargain with the Sea Witch - but it comes at a heavy price. This charming and poignant ballet explores the nature of longing, how making choices may have lasting consequences, and how goodness can be rewarded in unexpected ways.

Cost: From $41

Details: www.queenslandballet.com.au. Bookings www.qtix.com.au

June 11

DANCE IT UP DISCO

Where: Maroochy RSL, Memorial Ave, Maroochydore

When: From 6.30pm

Bring your boogie down to Mystery Island town for a disco night full of music, games and dancing!

Cost: Costs may apply

Details: www.maroochyrsl.com.au

June 18-25 and June 25-July 2

KIAH PARK WEEKEND HORSE RIDING CAMPS

Where: Kiah Park, 20km East of Gympie

When: Check website for drop off and pick up times.

Kiah Park Holiday Camp offers a wide range of horse riding camps, catering for all riding abilities and absolute beginner riders are welcome. From 7-day camps to shorter trail rides, Kiah Park is sure to have something to suit all families and budgets. Weekend camp date is June 10-13. Visit website or phone for more details.

Cost: Costs will apply

Details: www.kiahpark.com.au or ph: 5486 6166

June 11-12

CALOUNDRA ARTS &
CRAFTS FAIR

Where: Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North Street, Caloundra

When: 9am-3pm

A wonderful array of quality handcrafted goods will be on sale, as well as light refreshments including Devonshire Teas and a sausage sizzle. Plants, pre-loved books and raffles complete the picture.

Cost: Free admission

Details: www.mysunshinecoast.com.au

June 19

CALOUNDRA FORESHORE FUN RUN

Where: Check website for starting place

When: Check website for starting time

The 10km Foreshore Run takes entrants through the spectacular scenery at Kings and Shelly Beaches, before climbing over the Moffat Headland to the finish line. There is also a testing 3km Fun Run for those who prefer a shorter distance. All funds raised will benefit the Parents and Friends Association of local primary school Our Lady of the Rosary.

Cost: Entry fees apply. Check website for details

Details: www.caloundrafunrun.com

June 21

BREAST WISHES

Where: Caloundra Events Centre, 20 Michinton Street, Caloundra

When: 7.30pm

Breast Wishes is a new Australian musical about love, life, loss and silicon; a witty and heart-warming journey of courage and determination through laughter to triumph. A sophisticated and hilarious glimpse of cleavage and beyond which promises to make your heart sing. Proudly supporting the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Cost: $48 Full $44 Concession $14 Youth

Details: www.theeventscentre.com

June 24

RED NOSE DAY

SIDS and Kids calls on all Australians to support Red Nose Day. SIDS and Kids provides vital counselling and support to the many Australians affected by the unexpected death of a baby or child each year. Buy a red nose or any Red Nose Day product, donate via the website or hold your own fundraising event.

Details: Visit the website for fundraising ideas www.rednoseday.com.au

June 30

BEN 10 LIVE: TIME MACHINE

Where: Nambour Civic Centre, Centenary Square, Currie Street Nambour

When: 10am

For the first time, the three Cartoon Network series’ Ben 10, Ben 10 Alien Force and Ben 10 Ultimate Alien are all featured in one live theatre event. Ben 10 Live: Time Machine stars Ben, his cousin Gwen and Grandpa Max. Joined by some of Ben’s alien superheroes, love-to-hate faves Vilgax and the DNAliens.
It’s ‘Hero Time’?!

Cost: $26.90

Details: www.nambourciviccentre.com.au