Sunshine Coast Hinterland Times

Monday nights, October 12,19,26
The Chat Room every Monday 6.30-8.30pm till the end of
October. Resuming in February 2010. Speakers include: October
19 – Maleny’s Dr Bob will speak on his work with “Parents and
Grandparents” and on October 26 Debbie Sawtell tells us of
“Ancient Healing For the 21st Century.” Address: 13 Vivian Street
(off Kentia Street) Highworth on the Nambour-Mapleton Road.
$12/$8.50 Supper included. Contact Beatrice 5476 0820
Tuesdays October
MENS SHED 9 til 3 . Come along and have a cuppa, a chat,
play cards, or putt golf. Volenteer work or do stuff in the
shed. All ages welcome Harvey Bryce 54944220
Maleny Historical Society off McCarthys road Maleny
Fridays October 2, 9,16, 23 & 30
Maleny RSL Licensed bar open from 4pm. Restaurant closed
temporarily for refurbishment.
Saturday October 31
Maleny Rock & Roll Dance Night with Ray Oldfield 7pm
For bookings contact Helen 5494 3074 or 5435 8031
Saturday October 10
Monthly Montville Local Produce Market at the heritage-
listed Montville Hall. 7.30am -1pm. Stalls for professional
producers & backyard growers. Entertainment & breakfast
choices. New stalls welcome. Ph: Yvette: 5445 7292.
Saturday October 10
Genealogy Sunshine Coast’s meeting at 9.30am at Resource
Centre, Petrie Park Road, Nambour. Honorary Consultant, Dr
Benny Alcorn will talk about the history of the cultural
landscape between the Maroochy and Mooloolah Rivers in
the early 1900s Contact Betty Ph: 5445 9346. Em:
genealogysc@gmail.com
Saturday October 10
Artists on the Green from 9.30am to 3.30pm an art market
organised by Arts Connect Inc. artists and craftspersons join
for a fun-filled day on the Montville Village Green with
demonstrations and live music.
Demonstration on book-binding in the hall from 10am till 12
noon. The necessary materials will be available for purchase
and you can ‘make your own’ from 12.30 to 3.30pm. Enq.
president@artsconnectinc.com.au or Ph: 5442 9219
Saturday October 10
African Ball Dance night with an African flavour. Loads of fun
planned. Ballroom / New Vogue / Latin / Free Dance. Be
entertained by DRUMMERS. Dress for the occasion, bring
along a stuffed toy animal to add to the jungle effect. There
will be crowning of King Shaka and Queen Sheeba. Supper
included . Cost $10 pp. Ring Shane 0411 473 448 to book a
table. Raffle proceeds to Ebenezer Foundation.
Saturday, Sunday October 10, 11
The Old School Garden, Grand Champion Garden of the
Sunshine Coast, in Australia’s Open Garden Scheme is open
10am- 4.30pm. This stunning garden sits high on the
Blackall Range, on the acreage site of the old Booroobin
school ground. Contact Old School House owners Bill and Di
Hall – Ph: 5494 2637. $6 entry adults, children under 18 free
Thursday October 15
The Caloundra Family History Research group meets at the
Guide Hut, Arthur Street, Caloundra from 1.30pm. The
group is launching, on 21 November 2009, a CD-ROM on
Landsborough Shire Records, An Index to Rates, Receipts &
Payments between 1912 – 1941. There are nearly 60,000
names plus photos and maps from that period. For more
information, contact Valerie on 5437 3879 or
emailcaloundrafamilyres@hotmail.com.
Thursday October 15
An Upfront Club Astrology event from 6pm. Local
astrologers Richard Giles and Chirone Witsen will reveal
interesting and essential funny bits about you and your star
sign (from 7pm). Bookings essential – Ph: 5494 2592. Local
musician Tommy Leonard will add flavour to the evening.
Ph: Richard 5435.0158 or Chirone Ph: 5494.8852.
Thursday October 15
Dr Zohl dé Ishtar, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, will talk about
the Kapululangu Women Elders and their organisation to
keep Aboriginal women traditions alive. The Elders are a
dynamic part of cultural life in Balgo in the SE Kimberley
6.30pm at Maleny Baptist Church.
Saturday October 17
Blackall Range Growers market, Old Witta School, Witta
Road. 7.30am -12.30pm. Great quality organic and non-
organic produce. Get there early for the pick of the best.
Saturday Ocober 17
The Friends of Mary Cairncross Association General Meeting
at 10am. Held at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, 148
Mt.View Rd., Maleny. Join us for morning tea and meet our
newly appointed patron, Gretel Pickering, a local benefactor.
RSVP by Thursday October 15 – Ph: 54352591 or email:
eeducation@live.com.au
Monday October 19
Wildlife Walk with Susie Duncan to Baxter Creek, Flaxton. A
6km walk on track with moderate to steep grades among
rainforest, eucalypt forest and waterfall. 8.45am 4.00pm.
Bring water, lunch, boots, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent,
binoculars and togs if you want to swim. The walk is free but
please ring Barung to book and for details of where to meet.
Friday October 23
Morning tea and fashion parade by Simpley Stylish in the
function room of Maleny Catholic Church. Proceeds to
Friends of Pacific Islands Inc. $10 entry for 10am start.
Ongoing raffle, lucky door and spot prizes. Ph: 54 942092 or
54 94 2271. Sponsored by Maleny Catholic Ladies.
Monday October 26
Dr. Michael O’Brien, MD, FRCP (a NADFAS UK Lecturer) will
give a lecture to Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Sunshine Coast in St. Marks Anglican Church, Buderim at
6.30pm. The Lecture : “The Art and Architecture of the
Khmer Empire”. A delicious supper and wine will be served
following the Lecture. $20. Linda Zillfleisch – Ph: 5444.4010
Saturday October 31
Art, Wine & Jazz Festival at Maleny Arts Retreat. 3.30-8pm.
This mix of art, wine tasting and great music is a first for the
Range. Food also available. $20 per person. Ph: 54999801
Em: admin@malenyartsretreat.com.au.