Burnside Community Twilight Markets

This Saturday night (April 20) Hope Community Church presents its regular Burnside Community Twilight Markets. Everyone is invited to come along and bring a picnic rug and enjoy food, music and markets from 5pm. The markets will include free jumping castle and face painting for the kids, food trucks, live music, over 20 market stalls. Hope Community Church is at 86 Windsor Road, Burnside.

Snakes v Reds local derby this weekend

This Saturday, April 20, sees the annual local derby football match between arch rivals Woombye Snakes and Nambour Yandina United. The Jade's Memorial Round games include Under 23s who start at 4pm with Premier Mens kicking off at 6pm at Woombye Football Fields. Snakes President David Gaskin says it should be a fun day with a TV Dress Up theme and full bar and canteen open as usual.

Crushers Face Stanley River on Saturday

Nambour Rugby League Club played two hard fought away games last weekend, with both Men’s teams going down in close games. A Grade lost to Caboolture 20-12, while Reserves went down against the Stanley River Wolves 22-14. This followed a promising 18-16 opening round win against Maroochydore in A Grade. The Crushers return to the training paddock this week with both grades preparing for a trip to Woodford on Saturday to face Stanley River Rugby League Football Club in A Grade, and Gympie Devils in reserves. The Crushers A grade are fifth on the table.

Blues bounce back for massive win

The Hinterland Blues have bounced back from their round 1 defeat in the QFA Div 1 Seniors to score a huge round 2 win against Beenleigh 202-56 at Palmwoods last weekend. This followed a first round loss to Mayne 108-85. This weekend the Blues are away to Springwood. Hinterland then plays Moreton Bay at Palmwoods at 2pm April 27. Hinterland Blues are third on the Div 1 ladder.

Burnside Community Twilight Markets

This Saturday night (April 20) Hope Community Church presents its regular Burnside Community Twilight Markets. Everyone is invited to come along and bring a picnic rug and enjoy food, music and markets from 5pm. The markets will include free jumping castle and face painting for the kids, food trucks, live music, over 20 market stalls. Hope Community Church is at 86 Windsor Road, Burnside.

Yandina artist highly commended at ‘Seeing the Soul’ Art Prize

Emerging Yandina artist Jasmine Veronique has clinched the prestigious Highly Commended Award for her artwork "Innocent Harmony" at the Seeing the Soul Art Prize and Exhibition. The exhibition opened Saturday and continues until 12 May. The major fundraising initiative supports Hoofbeats Sanctuary’s work by celebrating artwork inspired by the human/animal connection, while raising awareness of mental health. • All exhibition artworks are for sale and can be purchased through the ‘Seeing the Soul’ website: seeingthesoul.org.au/exhibition2024.

Fashion Revolution Week coming to Nambour

Do you know who made your clothes? Where they were made? Or even what they are made of? These are some of the questions we are encouraged to ask ourselves during Fashion Revolution Week this April. The event will take place at 2nd Space Studio on Howard Street, Nambour on the 18th April, 2024 from 6.30pm - 9pm. Tickets $15 - $40 (sliding scale) and include light refreshments, book through humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/slow-conversations-on-fashion

Anniversary concert series brings Baroque magic to Eudlo

Step into the enchanting world of Baroque music as Arioso Chamber Ensemble commemorates a decade of musical brilliance with their 10th anniversary concert series: Arioso 10. Please come and immerse yourself in an earlier time 2.30pm Saturday 20 April at Eudlo Hall and Sunday 21 April at Cooroy Memorial Hall. • Tickets are available online at www.ariosochamberensemble.com or cash at the door: $35 Adult / $30 Concession / $12 School Student.

Arts and Crafts group gears up for Winter Fair

The Sunshine Coast Arts and Crafts group is holding its Winter Craft Fair on the weekend of June 1 and 2 at the Montville Village Hall. Starting at 9am, the fairs are always very popular and are an opportunity for members to showcase their art and craft skills to the public. If you’re looking for gift ideas or simply something great for yourself, then you’re sure to find some unique handmade items to suit. www.sunshinecoastartsandcrafts.com.au

Innovative production explores love’s complexity

Contemporary theatre group, D.I.V.E. Theatre Collective, is set to captivate audiences with their latest production, “Amor,” an immersive exploration of the intricate facets of love. Directed by Cesar Genaro and featuring a diverse ensemble cast, “Amor” promises to push the boundaries of traditional theatre. Breaking away from conventional theatre settings, “Amor” will be staged at the intimate Black Box Theatre in Nambour’s Old Ambulance Station. With no traditional stages or seats, audiences will be fully immersed in the performance, standing alongside the cast as the narrative unfolds. • “Amor” will run on select dates in May, offering a unique theatrical experience for attendees. Tickets: https://divetheatre.com.

Arts & Crafts Group stages Annual Autumn Fair

The Maleny Arts and Crafts Group will be holding their Autumn Fair from Friday the 3rd of May through to Monday the 6th of May at the Maleny Community Centre. The Fair is open from 9am to 4pm on Friday and Saturday, 9am to 3pm on Sunday and 9am to 2pm on Monday. The Maleny Community Centre is at 23 Maple Street Maleny, next to the Visitor’s Centre and there is plenty of extra parking behind the building on Bicentenary Lane.

BreastScreen mobile service coming to Maleny

The BreastScreen Queensland mobile service will be at Maleny Hospital in May offering free breast screening for women 40 years and over. The service will be offering more early and late appointments, including appointments up to 5.30pm on Monday 13 May. BreastScreen Queensland mobile service will be in Maleny from 30 April to 21 May. There are permanent BreastScreen services at Nambour Hospital and Caloundra Health service. To find your nearest service or to book an appointment call 13 20 50 or visit breastscreen.qld.gov.au

Museum exhibition recreates Nambour’s old-fashioned entertainment scene

A NIGHT out in Nambour these days might look like a nice shirt and a decent pair of jeans, a few beers, a pub feed, or a live band in a dark room. But what did they look like in days gone by, when social occasions were often more formal and decorum was worn with pride? The Nambour Museum’s upcoming exhibition, A Night Out in Nambour, celebrates the buzzing entertainment scene that existed during the town’s glory days in the 20th century. A Night Out in Nambour will open on 20 April and will be available for viewing for about two months.

Anzac Day – Lest we forget

Commemorate ANZAC Day on Thursday, April 25. The day, derived from Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, honors the sacrifices made during World War I. Pay tribute to the courage and valour of Australian soldiers lost in military operations.

MADCA General Meeting

The Monthly General meeting of the Mapleton and District Community Association will convene at the Mapleton Bowls Club on Wednesday, May 1, at 6.30pm for 7pm.

Mary Valley Food Festival

Celebrate GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival 2024 from May 1 to May 31. Experience a month full of events showcasing Mary Valley growers, producers, and creators. Food Festival Day is on Saturday, May 25, from 8.30am to 3pm at Imbil Town Square & Rail Park.

‘Brush and Beyond’

The Mixed Media Art Group is delighted to present its annual Exhibition, ‘Brush and Beyond’, to be held in the centre’s independent gallery at the Craft Cottage 5 Main St Buderim. Opening hours will be Friday 14 June, 9am to 7.30pm, Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th June, 9am to 4pm. • For further information visit the Craft Cottage website: www.buderimcraftcottage.com.au.

Yandina Country Music

Yandina welcomes guest artist Billy Guy to the ACMA concert on Sunday 21st April. With songs that you know and love, and his contagious energy, you can guarantee entertainment. You’ll also enjoy popular country music and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites from local artists backed by a great house band. See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 12 noon start. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $10, members $8. Enquiries 0437 191004.

Genealogy Sunshine Coast Open Day April 27

Do you need help with your family history or your DNA? Come along to our Open Day and find out what resources we have in our library and how our volunteers can help you solve your brick walls. Soup will be available for lunch for $5 with a bread roll. Volunteers Day Sat 25th May: Are you eligible for Centrelink payments for work done or are you looking for something to do to fill in your time now you are retired. Please come along to our Society in Petrie Park Road where you can learn new skills on the computer, in the library or just to enjoy the company others during their research. We would love your help. Phone 5329 2315.

Yandina Country Music

Yandina welcomes guest artist Billy Guy to the ACMA concert on Sunday 21st April. With songs that you know and love, and his contagious energy, you can guarantee entertainment. You’ll also enjoy popular country music and other upbeat, crowd-pleasing favourites from local artists backed by a great house band. See you at the Hall of Fame, 24 Steggalls Road, 12 noon start. Raffle and door prizes, byo lunch, free tea and coffee. Entry $10, members $8. Enquiries 0437 191004.

Choral Society’s ‘Magnificent Melodies in May’

The Sunshine Coast Choral Society is set to enchant audiences with their upcoming concert, “Magnificent Melodies in May”. Led by Conductor Donna Langford, the society invites music enthusiasts to celebrate the joy of music on Sunday, May 5 at 2pm. The performance will feature John Rutter’s uplifting masterpiece, Magnificat, promising a journey through enchanting harmonies and soul-stirring melodies. Held at Stella Maris Primary School in Maroochydore, this concert is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees. Tickets can be purchased online at www.suncoastchoral.org.au/performances or at the door with cash or credit card.

Buderim Craft Cottage exhibition

The Buderim Craft Cottage is staging a major exhibition. The Fibre Art Group is showcasing their biennial exhibition titled “existence’. The theme explores life from an individual perspective. Many of the artists are experienced in a broad range of techniques and the result of each one’s personal relationship to the topic is providing a very-thought provoking and unusual exhibition. This is not to be missed. May 18th – 26th, daily 10am-4pm, free entry and parking at 5 Main Street, Buderim. buderimcraftcottage.com.au.

Suncoast Christian College Open Morning

Suncoast Christian College Open Morning: 9am - 11am 8 May. Cnr Schubert & Kiel Mtn Roads, Woombye 5451 3600, info@suncoastcc.qld.edu.au suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/open-morning. Take a look at the College - including our brand new purpose-built Primary precinct.