• Wednesday October 2: Woombye Corporate Bowls Challenge, 6pm at Woombye Bowls Club. 2-bowl triples format, $50 entry. Prizes and refreshments. Contact Allan 0411 961 454.

• Wednesday October 2: Bubbles and Banter at Flaxton Gardens, networking event for the Maleny Wedding Festival Trail. Register via www.visitsunshinecoasthinterland.com.au.

• October 2: MADCA General Meeting, 6.30pm at Mapleton Bowls Club.

• Thursday October 3: Sunshine Coast Parkinson’s Conference, 9am at Maroochydore RSL. Learn about Parkinson’s care and treatments. Visit www.theparkinsonscentre.com.au for tickets.

• October 2: Nambour Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidates event, 5.30pm-7.30pm at Nambour RSL. Free entry, RSVP at www.wavecrm.com.au.

• October 4: Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe returns to Nambour Rugby League Club, gates open 6pm. Food and drinks available. Follow the club on Facebook for updates.

• October 4-7: Coolum Art Collective Spring Art Exhibition, free entry.

• October 4: Friday Mapleton Bingo, 9:30-11:30am, $12 includes morning tea. Cash prizes and other surprises. Mapleton Library Community Centre.

• Friday October 4: Maleny Country Fair, 3.30pm-8.30pm, Maleny State School Main Oval. A fun-filled event by local primary schools. No pets, except Assistance and Guide Dogs.

• October 5: Fred Brophy’s Boxing Troupe, 6pm at Nambour Rugby League Club. Entry restricted to 15 and over. Contact the club for more details.

• October 5: Maleny Garden Club Spring Fair, 9am-4pm at Maleny Showgrounds Pavilion. Plants, stalls, and Open Gardens. Entry: $2 adults, children free.

• Saturday October 5-6: Woodies Wonderful Weekend of Wood, 9am-3pm at Montville Sportsground. Learn about woodworking and browse handcrafted items. Free entry.

• October 7: Mapleton Choir rehearsals continue, 7pm-9pm at Kureelpa Hall. New members warmly welcomed.

• Tuesday October 8: Get Ready Maleny information session at Maleny Community Centre, 9am-12pm. Prepare for summer emergencies. Visit www.getreadymaleny.com.au for more info.

•  October 8: Meet the Candidate for Glass House breakfast at Maleny Food Co Café 7am www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285437.

• Wednesday October 9: Self Advocacy Conference, Birtinya. Activities include skateboarding and martial arts. Dance party with rapper MC Wheels. Email loudandclear@p2pqld.org.au for details.

• October 9: Hinterland Tourism Sunshine Coast AGM, 6pm at Montvale, Montville. Networking follows AGM. Visit www.visitsunshinecoasthinterland.com.au.

• October 9: Meet the Ninderry Candidates session, 5pm-7pm at The Brewery Room, The Imperial Hotel, Memorial Drive, Eumundi. Featuring candidates from four parties: Dan Purdie, Jo Justo, Tom Carden and Tim Nixon.

• October 11: Probus Meeting, 10am-12pm at Mapleton Bowling Club. Email nbrprobus@gmail.com for details.

• October 11-13: Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival across various hinterland locations. Visit www.iamnambour.com.au for tickets.

• October 12: Open Mic Day, Big Shed, Historical Village, Maleny, 10am. Country music, easy listening. Admission $7. Call Barry 0427 659 687.

• October 12: Palmwoods State School’s Music in the Moonlight, 6pm. Fire show, live jazz band, dinner, and raffles. Tickets via www.events.humanitix.com.

• October 12: Bat Night, Maleny Showgrounds, 1pm-8pm. Bat-themed crafts, guided tours, and a screening of Wall-E. Free entry. Tickets via www.eventbrite.com.au.

• October 12: Montville Growers & Makers Market, 7am-12 noon at the Village Hall. Enquiries: Liz 0424 042 376 or visit montvillevillageassociation.org.au.

• October 12: Yandina Handmade and Vintage Market, 8am-12noon at Yandina School of Arts Hall. Enquiries: Lyn 0407 828 431.

• October 12: Nambour Twilight Markets, 4.30pm, food, art and music, Short Street.

• October 12: Montville Market, 7am-12pm. Enjoy pancakes, handcrafted treasures, fresh produce, and local treats.

• October 12: Buderim Sculpture Exhibition, 9am-4pm at Buderim Craft Cottage. Celebrate 27 years of ceramic artistry with sculptures, refreshments, and raffles. Free entry.

• Saturday October 12: Sunny Coast Showdown Film Night, 6pm at Mill Street Tram Terminal, Nambour. Learn about screenwriting and enjoy local short films. Tickets via Humanitix.com.

• Saturday October 12: Music in the Moonlight, 6pm at Palmwoods State School. Fundraising event with live music, fire show, and dinner. Tickets available at Humanitix.com.

• October 12-13: Sunshine Coast Hinterland Writers Festival at various Hinterland locations. Workshops, book signings, and special events. Tickets via www.iamnambour.com.au.

• Sunday October 13: Lions Club Meet & Greet, 2pm-5.30pm at Tranquil Park, Maleny. Meet local businesses, enjoy live music, raffles, and local produce. Tickets $25 via TryBooking.com.

• October 13: Maroochy River Country Music Club October Concert, 12pm at A.C.M.A. Country Hall of Fame, Yandina. Entry: $10. Tribute to Chad Morgan. Call Darryl 0458 671 568.

• Sunday October 13: Maleny Meet and Greet, 2pm-5.30pm at Tranquil Park, 483 Mountain View Road. $25 per person, with canapés, live music, and local produce samplings. Book by October 5.

• October 17: Karl S. Williams live at Maleny Community Centre, 7pm. Tickets at www.redchair.com.au.

• Thursday October 18-27: Maleny Players present Hedda Gabler at The Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds. Evening and matinee performances. Tickets $25/$20 concessions. Visit www.malenyplayers.org.

• October 18: Friday Mapleton Choir at 7:30pm, Kureelpa Hall.