MORE than 100 international, national and regional creatives will converge on Coolum on August 12 and 13 for the 2nd annual Sunshine Coast International Readers and Writers Festival.
The festival runs over two days and one night in five venues including the Coolum Civic Centre and major presentation marquees in the precinct’s Jack Morgan Park.
Australia’s first to offer Swim with Humpback Whales Experience, Sunreef Mooloolaba are officially launching their fourth season with a massive Whale Welcome Party on Friday 7th July.
The Buderim Foundation’s 2017Community Grants Program gets underway on Friday June 2. Now in its tenth consecutive year, eligible community groups benefitting the Buderim community are encouraged to apply for grants up to $10,000.
Lisa Edward, Chair of the Foundation’s Grants Committee said that this year, successful grant applicants were likely to share a total grant pool of approximately $60,000.
The 2017 grants will be in addition to more than $340,000 already granted to more than 60 community groups since the Foundation’s grants program began in 2008.
The Buderim War Memorial Community Association (BWMCA) will again honour local ANZACs during ANZAC Day Commemoration this year.
This year the program’s cover features Buderim hero, Sapper John Dahl, who was killed in action in 1916.
Sunreef Mooloolaba
are throwing a massive party to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its move to the Wharf Mooloolaba.
There will be Free Try Dives in their special dive tank, face painting, MIX FM’s famous BBQ and Lolly Bar – as well as a MASSIVE Easter Egg Hunt with more than $5,000 in prizes to be won.
Sunreef’s Dan Hart said it has been a great year for the company since its move. “We are continuing to grow and are seeing more and more people coming diving with us and we are also looking forward to our fourth Swim with Humpback Whales season starting in July,” Dan said.
School expenses such as clothing, shoes and stationery supplies can be challenging for many families. So, the Buderim Foundation is proud to be a part of the 2017 FRRR Back to School Program that offers $50 Target vouchers to families who require some assistance.
Managed by The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR), this program supports students and their families who attend schools in our local area. This year, with significant financial support from our local Buderim Lions and Rotary Clubs, the Buderim Foundation is able to distribute 250 Target vouchers valued at $50 each, a total worth of $12,500.
Some Buderim Mountain State School students have been receiving mentoring as part of a SunnyKids sports mentoring program delivering a lot more than just activity and fitness. The program was funded by a Buderim Foundation community grant.
We know that sport is great for kids. It keeps them fit, gives them a break from computers and screens and provides opportunities for social growth. However, we are now discovering extra benefits when sporting activity is enhanced with qualified mentoring and guidance. These include improved emotional and behavioural responses.
SUNREEF Mooloolaba will be running a very special Earth Hour Submerged Dive on the ex-HMAS Brisbane to celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday March 25.
For the third year, Sunreef will be part of the national Earth Hour Submerged campaign to raise awareness about the impact everyone can have on the preservation of our oceans.Sunreef will head out for a night dive and once submerged on the HMAS Brisbane wreck, turn their torches off in symbolic support of the Earth Hour initiative.
With predictions of a mice plague across parts of Victoria, now is a great time for home owners to ensure they are not unwittingly laying out the welcome mat for these pests, according to Weepa Products.
Weepa Technical Officer Mitch Flint said according to the CSIRO, mice have started breeding earlier that usual in early August in the Mallee region.
“According to reports, mouse numbers are expected to increase throughout summer and autumn, particularly given the good supply of food from bumper crops and favourable weather conditions,” Mitch said.
Australia’s leading crochet designer Jenny King has launched a new range of yarn.
“Everyone who knows me, knows I love yarn so won’t be surprised that I have launched a new range,” Jenny said.
The new range features three different yarns, the bright and vibrant Embellish, the soft cotton Stonewash and the unique Fantasy.
To find out more and hear from Jenny herself about the new yarns check out her blog.
