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Unique artwork donated by local artists to be raffled in aid of Buderim Foundation 2018 Community Challenge

Eight beautiful works of art representing the remarkable talent of local Buderim artists and artisans have been donated to the Buderim Foundation as prizes for a very special raffle in support of the Buderim Foundation 2018 Community Challenge.

The unique work has been produced by members of art groups comprising Buderim Craft Cottage, a much-loved artists’ collective in the heart of Buderim village.

Some of the eight pieces of artwork included in the raffle have been created by individual artists. Others have been designed and made as a collaborative effort by a number of artists.

One of the prizes created as an artistic collaboration is a splendid contemporary quilt titled “Xanadu”. Designed by the Cottage’s Patchwork Group, and constructed from batik cottons, the quilt is designed for display in a foyer or large room, although it could be used as a bed quilt.

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Budding philanthropists host movie night to help fund local projects

Senior students from two Sunshine Coast high schools will join forces next week to host an open-air movie night as part of a local youth initiative from the Buderim Foundation.

On Friday 27 July, budding philanthropists from Matthew Flinders Anglican College and Sunshine Coast Grammar School will present Disney’s Academy Award-winning film Moana as part of the Community Youth Movie Night.

Starting at 4.30pm at the Buderim Mountain State School oval, the Movie Night will have family friendly activities including face painting, sack races, prizes for best dressed, popcorn, sausage sizzle, lolly bags and a coffee van to enjoy before the film starts at sundown (5.30pm).

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“Foote-tapping” Concert on again in Buderim

The extremely popular Foote -Tapping concert is set to be held again this year in Buderim’s beautiful Foote Sanctuary heavily treed wilderness area.

Singers at the Foote-Tapping Concert include Duo Neil and Sue, and Bev Gourlay and Aart Schouten with Geoffrey Hole of the Foote Sanctuary Association (centre).

The date set is Sunday July 22 with food, craft and plant stalls and a sausage sizzle opening at 11am and the Concert of local singers and players coordinated by the popular and talent Bev Schouten to begin at noon.

The address is Park Lane Buderim which can be reached of Mooloolaba Road via Foote Ave then Fountain Street. Parking is tight in the Lane but space can.

also be found in Eckersley Ave with a stroll down to the SanctuaryLocal performers Bev Gourlay(Schouten) and husband Aart, Ken O’Flaherty, Trevor Mitchell, BYTES,and singing duo Sue & Neill have a marvellous repertoire of “Foote- Tapping” songs and music.

Entrance is by a gold coin and it is suggested to bring your own seating or rugs to relax and enjoy a wonderful afternoon’s entertainment. All money raised goes towards the purchase of rain forest trees native to the area. This year the Foote Association volunteers have planted over 300 new trees with a target of 600 by year’s end.
Patrons are invited to come early for lunching before the entertainment begins.

Call Geoffrey Hole on 0415 265534 for any inquiries including media and directions for safe parking.

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Grants of up to $10,000 available to local community organisations thanks to Buderim Foundation

Buderim Foundation will soon be opening their 2018 Grants Programs for applications, with up to $10,000 each available to community organisations serving the local 4556 community.

Applications open on Monday 11th June, and eligible applicants will need to apply online before Friday, July 20th. Successful applicants will be announced at the Foundation’s 2018 annual community grants celebration on Saturday afternoon, September 15th at the Buderim Village Park.

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Buderim Foundation calling for art donations to auction

The Buderim Foundation has launched an appeal for donations of artworks. The intention is to auction these works towards the end of the Foundation’s 2018 Community Challenge to boost its trust funds, whose earnings are dedicated to making grants to local community groups.

The Community Challenge marks the 10th year of the Foundation making grants to support the work of these community groups.

In that decade, earnings on the trust funds, whose combined assets now stand at almost $1.5million, have enabled the Foundation to distribute almost $400000 in grants.

The art auction is one of several special initiatives undertaken in the 2018 Community Challenge year.

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Buderim Foundation makes a splash in Profile Magazine’s charity issue

The April issue of Profile Magazine is a fantastic read – highlighting charities and people who make our community great, including the Buderim Foundation’s own chair Dr Russell Stitz.

Click here to read more about Dr Stitz and the Buderim Foundation online – or even better look for the lovely bright cover featuring Sarah Fitzpatrick at a coffee shop near you!

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Go the distance for cancer support on the Coast

The annual Bloomhill Cancer Help Support Walk is on again in an effort to raise much-needed funds for cancer support on the Sunshine Coast.

For the third consecutive year, Bloomhill is calling for all Sunshine Coast residents to get involved in the 5km journey and to dress in Bloomhill blue.

This year, the walk will be held on Sunday, 5 August and starts at the Kawana Surf Lifesaving Club, winding its way to LaBalsa Park on Harbour Parade and back to the Surf Club, where a free sausage sizzle will await to revive participants.

Bloomhill President, Jenny Carroll said the walk was a fun and healthy way to spend your Sunday morning whilst supporting a worthy cause at the same time.

“This year we want to encourage a little friendly competition by getting teams involved, whether it be a sporting team, family group or even a bunch of work colleagues,” Jenny said.

There will be prizes for the best-dressed individual and team and all the money received from registrations, donations or sponsorship of walk participants will help Bloomhill to continue providing valuable services to those living with cancer and their families throughout the Sunshine Coast region.

“Bloomhill is truly unique and we are so lucky to have a service like this on the Sunshine Coast,” Jenny said.

“Every family has been touched by cancer in some way, and the Walk is a great way for people to help others with cancer on the Coast who need our support,” Jenny said.

Bloomhill Cancer Help is a Sunshine Coast based charity and provides support and assistance to those affected by cancer. Operated by a team of dedicated staff and hundreds of volunteers, Bloomhill offers counselling, transport to appointments, respite care and a range of complementary therapies and other practical help.

Registrations and donations begin from 8.30am with the walk starting promptly at 9am. A donation of $10 per person or $25 for a family of four is requested to participate in the walk.

Registration forms are available at any Bloomhill Op Shop, the Bloomhill Centre in Buderim, National Australia Bank (NAB) Kawana Branch or at the event.

“No matter what fitness level you are, come walking, running or jogging, anyone or everyone can join in,” Jenny said.

For more information or to participate in the walk, please call 07 5445 5794 or visit the Bloomhill Cancer Help at 58 Ballinger Road.

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