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Community Noticeboard

This community noticeboard includes brief bits of information on things like open days, fairs, fund-raisers and other matters of interest relating to education, training and development.  

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ONGOING

Arts Connect

Arts Connect is a membership-driven association of visual and performing artists that seeks to stimulate and connect people through the arts. Under their umbrella they hold a wide range of classes and workshops as well as organising bus trips to Brisbane for QPAC performances and exhibitions. Monthly meetings are held on second Tuesdays at 6.00 pm at St Mary's Hall. For more info call (07) 5442 9219.

 

Interactive Children's Workshops

Entertainment and education are being combined in a series of interactive children's workshops at The Events Centre, Caloundra to be held monthly for an hour. The cost is $6 and parents enter free of charge. Places will be limited, so please call (07) 5491 4240 or visit www.etixdirect.com.au

 

Heart Foundation

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. The focus is on the benefits of lifestyle change and practical information on how to go about it. If you would like to invite a speaker to your organisation please contact Margaret on (07) 3872 2507 or if you would like to volunteer as a speaker to help raise awareness of heart health.

 

Learn to Dance

Learn Ballroom and Latin dance at three locations - Caloundra (Wednesday) at the Freemasons Centre, 19 Third Avenue; Woombye (Thursday) at the School of Arts Building, Blackall Street and Kawana (Friday) at the Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street. Beginner, intermediate and advanced Ballroom and Latin; Latin fun and fitness; bridal waltz; new vogue and sequence; private lessons. Call Ross or Sue on (07) 5493 7902 or 0414 806 248.

 

Adult Literacy Classes
Maleny Library offers free adult literacy classes for adults needing help with reading, writing and speaking English, everyday numeracy, reading newspapers and filling in forms. Students work with tutors and sometimes in small groups. The course is held weekly on Wednesdays from 12.30 to 3.30 pm. Eligible participants can enrol any time during the year. To find out more call (07) 5499 5414.

  

Story Telling for Children
Beerwah Library - Storytime every Tuesday from 10.30am. Bookstart for babies every Thursday. Contact 5494 0221.
Coolum Beach Library - Toddler Tales every Thursday from 9.30 to 10am. Contact 5446 3122.
Caloundra Library - Storytime every Thursday from 10.30am. Contact 5491 1255.
Kawana Library - Babystart for babies every Tuesday from 10am. Contact 5444 8022.
Maleny Library - Bookstart for babies every Friday from 10.30am. Contact 5429 6222.
Maroochydore Library every Tuesday from 9.30 to 10am. This is followed by Toddler Tales. Contact 5475 8900.
Noosa Library - Storytime every Tuesday from 10am. Story reading for Children aged between 1 and 3 years every Thursday. Contact 5442 4411.

 

Solutions Adult Learning Centre
The Centre offers a range of Austudy approved short courses to help adults improve their reading, writing, spelling, numeracy and computer skills, English for non-English speakers, assistance to obtain a dirver's permit and 'Lifeskills Cooking'. Groups are held in Nambour and Cotton Tree. For more info call Di Ciummings on (07) 5476 2511 or 0409891363.

 

Heart Foundation Walking Group
Join the Buderim Heart Beats on a walk each week for about one hour in and around Buderim and the Sunshine Coast each Wednesday morning. If you feel like a stroll in the moon, join them for the monthly moon walk. For a copy of the walking program or for more info pls call 0438 194 789.

 

 

JANUARY

 

Buderim Youth Theatre of Excellence (BYTE) Registration
The Buderim Youth Theatre of Excellence begins the new year with its registration afternoon at the Buderim Memorial Hall. BYTE is a great way for children and adolescents (Prep to 17 yrs) to learn acting, musical theatre and dance in a fun environment. Visit the www.bytesyouththeatre.com or call Robyn Ernst on (07) 5445 8768 for more info.

 

Women's Program for Under or Unemployed

A training program for women who have been long-term under-employed or unemployed commences in January. The program covers living skills, job search skills, self-esteem building and advanced first aid. The program is free to eligible participants - phone (07) 5430 9300 for more info.

 

FEBRUARY

 

Lazy Runner

Programs designed for all levels of fitness, ages and running ability - Caloundra, Kawana, Mooloolaba, Coolum, Noosa (all reciprocal clubs). This year's program is starting in early February, tho' you can join mid-program. Call Marie on 0417 626 961 for more details, email lazyrunners@gmail.com or visit www.lazyrunner.com

 

 

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