- Scroll down and see some of the great things that are happening in your area then make sure you check the calendar listings as well!
- At the Tepon Equestrian Park, Wondecla, with the program starting at 9am with demonstrations of different equestrian disciplines and concluding with the ECU Mountain Music Muster. (country music festival) from 6pm.
Costs:$6.- family pass, $3.- single, $5.- couple. These prices include the festival at night.
Throughout the day: Plenty of market stalls, market demonstrations and Gymkhana by Ravenshoe Pony Club.
Camping is available ($5 per night) and the canteen and bar will be open.
For more information contact Viola 4096 3216 or janniesmit@janniesmit.com.au
www.teponequestrianclub.com.au
- Meet some of Atherton’s Pioneers at the Atherton Pioneer Cemetery during this twilight walk at 6:15pm. $5 entry per person towards fixing headstones damaged by Cyclone Larry
Proudly supported by : Atherton Library Local History Group, Atherton Performing Arts, Tolga and District Lions Club, Tablelands Regional Council
- The Cassowary Coast is set to rock as the year’s biggest bands event in the Cassowary Coast with $3000 up for grabs in prize money. Bands will have the chance to compete in three sections Junior - for bands with members aged between 7 to 17 years, Open for bands 18 years and above and new this year a singer song writer section for musicians with original songs.
Bands will battle it out for 3 Judges to select the best on the day, Prize money for the Junior is $500, Singer Song Writer’s $300 and Open prize is $1500, all winners will also play at this year’s Innisfail Harvest Festival.
The competition will be a great event for the whole community to come and enjoy live music from our local talented musicians. The Battle of the Bands is to be held at Calendar Park on the 14th September from 10am until 6pm,
To nominate or for more information contact Katy Garner coordinator
on 0419 791 472 or email greenant_inc@qld.chariot.net.au
- LET’S LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR LEUKAEMIA
The call is out for the people of the far north to help create a sea of twinkling lights along the Cairns Esplanade on 18 September as we Light the Night to reflect on the impact blood cancers have across the community.
An initiative of the Leukaemia Foundation, the event aims to raise awareness of the Foundation’s mission to care and vision to cure, and to give leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma patients and their families an opportunity to gather together on one night and share inspirational stories.
The evening will start with entertainment and presentations from affected community members, followed by a twilight walk along The Esplanade carrying specially lit helium balloons. Each balloon will have a special meaning with participants lighting a gold balloon to remember a loved one lost, a white balloon to celebrate survivors, while supporters will light a blue balloon to give hope.
Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland Chief Executive Officer, Peter Johnstone, said he was delighted to introduce an event that brought together the community with patients and their families living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders.
“Light the Night will be a very positive and uplifting experience and we hope that community members from Cairns and surrounding regions will join with us to show their support, and contribute to the spectacular sight of hundreds of balloons lighting up The Esplanade,” Mr Johnstone said.
“With five Queenslanders diagnosed with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma or related blood disorders each day, many community members are touched in some way and know of someone affected, whether it’s a family member, friend or colleague.”
“I encourage people to spare a few hours of their time on 18 September to help us create a large and moving tribute to remember, celebrate and give hope. Individuals or teams can register for the event at www.lightthenight.org.au or by calling 1800 500 088.”
Mr Johnstone said Light the Night was destined to become a very special event on the Cairns calendar.
The Leukaemia Foundation is a not for profit organisation that provides free counselling, accommodation, transportation and practical assistance for patients and their families. The Foundation also funds research into cures and better treatments for leukaemia and the related disorders. Receiving no ongoing government funding, the Foundation relies on the continuous support of individuals and corporate partners to expand its services.
Light the Night will commence at 5pm at Fogarty Park, The Esplanade.
Additional details about Light the Night can be obtained from Annette Jarrett from the Leukaemia Foundation in Cairns on 07 4041 1454.
- The QCWA Atherton are proud to support Nurse of the Year, Sharon Cook by hosting a fashion parade with a difference. All garments are supplied by Life Line. The cost is $5pp and includes lucky door and afternoon tea. There will be a raffle as well so show your support and be at the the QCWA Hall in Jack St, Atherton when the doors open at 1:30pm for a 2pm start. Ph Ann 4091 1003 for further information.
- Heat 9 of the "Telstra Road to Tamworth" at the Atherton International Club at 7pm, tickets $20.00pp. Special guest female country star Catherine Britt and 2008 Road to Tamworth winner Jasmine Rae. Bookings on 4091 4970
- Great Art Auction at the Mareebe Heritage Museum, Centenary Park, Byrnes Street Mareeba at 7pm.
A selection of our top Tableland artists work, to be auctioned to fund raise for a proposed purpose built art gallery for Local and visiting artists. This is a Mareeba Art Society Inc., initiative
- A 4 day writing retreat that includes a series of practical workshops. Award winning author & journalist Lindsay Simpson will teach how to write and record local or family history, in the inspiring surroundings of Paluma rainforest. Contact Writers In Townsville at 07 4773 4223 or email:pheang@bigpond.net.au
- Mental Health Week is an annual national awareness event.
The aim is to raise awareness of the importance of mental health and well being in the wider community and increase community awareness and education about mental health issues and to encourage participation in life enhancing lifestyles.
For further information on Mental Health Week contact Mareeba Mental Health: 4092 9171 and Atherton Mental Health: 4091 0213
- Innisfail Karnivale Art Deco In the Tropics
2 weeks of Art Deco Inspired events including Mission Beach Aquatic Festival, Greek Dinner Dance, Sea Haven Longest Lunch, Ergon Energy Innisfail Idol Competition, Art Deco Town Tours, Northern Lights Photography Exhibition, Short Film Festival, Innisfail Harvest Festival, and Innisfail Turf Club Races.
When: 3 - 19 October 2008
Venue: Cassowary Coast
More Information: www.greenantinc.com.au/karnivale.htm
Contact: Katy Garner 0419 791 472
- The Rotary Club of Atherton is hosting “The Taste of the Tableland” on the 18th October 2008 from 10am – 3pm in the grounds of the Chinese Temple. This event will showcase the best foods, wines, coffees and talent that the Tableland has to offer. We have had Food and Wine Festivals on the Tableland before but we hope to go one step further with this event by incorporating our local artists and entertainers as well. This will be an afternoon of entertainment for the whole community with cooking demonstrations, music entertainment and a fashion parade. We are also hoping to showcase local artists in the gallery in the Chinese Temple Museum building.
This event will be wonderful opportunity for businesses to expose their products to a large number of people, not only from this region but from Cairns as well, as we are inviting restaurants owners and Cairns businesses to this event. This a great community event which we hope will be a huge success and one we hope will be repeated annually. If any businesses want to be part of this event they can phone 4091 7757 for more information.
- Veteran performer and music legend Jon English and one of the hottest bands in country music Jonah's Road in concert at the Atherton International Club. Time 8pm, tickets $25.00pp. Bookings at the club or phone 4091 4970.
If you've never seen a Jon English show, you are missing out. It's been said that Jon has always played 'to' an audience, as opposed to playing 'at' the audience. This particular part of his career, Jon has often claimed, is his favourite. "It's what I really do," he's been heard to say.
