What’s On: Happy Days, Wood Expo, a rodeo and all the footy codes
• May 4-6: Maleny Wood Expo, celebrating woodworking, at the Maleny Showgrounds. Facebook and Instagram @malenywoodexpo.
• May 1-31: GourMay – Mary Valley Food Festival. Celebrating Mary Valley growers, producers, and creators.
• Wed May 1: Nambour Chamber Coffee Catch Up at Sweet & Flour Bakery from 8am to 9:30am. Free for Members, $5 for Non-Members. Secure tickets at https://tinyurl.com/36r2a3uj.
• Fri May 3: Experience the Taste of the Hinterland hosted by the Blackall Range Lions Club at The Barn on Flaxton from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Tickets are $25, available at Mapleton and Montville Post Offices and The Barn.
• May 3: Bingo, 9:30-11:30am, Mapleton Library and Community Centre.
• May 3-6: Autumn Fair, Maleny Community Centre.
• May 3: Enjoy Pinky’s at The Presynct starting at 6pm at The Presynct.
• May 3: Catch "Silence Of The Jams" at the Black Box Theatre starting at 7:30 pm.
• May 3-6: Maleny Arts and Crafts Group Annual Autumn Fair showcasing handmade crafts at Maleny Community Centre.
• May 4: Space & Ages. Immerse yourself in "Space & Ages" at The Presynct, starting at 6pm.
• May 4-5: Acis and Galatea, 2pm, Maleny Primary School, Maleny
• May 4-6: Maleny Wood Expo, celebrating woodworking, at the Maleny Showgrounds. Subscribe to the newsletter via the website or follow on Facebook and Instagram @malenywoodexpo.
• Sat, May 4: Local AFL. Caloundra QFA Div 1 Seniors v Hinterland Blues QFA Div 1 Seniors at 2pm, Carter Park.
• Sat, May 4: Women's Rugby, 12.30pm, Caboolture v Nambour at Caboolture Field 1.
• Sat May 4: Local rugby league. A Grade Men Round 5. Nambour v Kawana at Nambour Rugby League Club - Field 1, 5:30pm kickoff.
• May 4: Live @ The Chapel Nambour featuring Steve & Ainsley Apirana at 29 Short St, Nambour from 6pm to 8pm. Admission is free.Visit www.facebook.com/LATCNambour/ or contact hank@aussiegrownradio.com or 0412 747 315.
• May 5: Sunshine Coast Choral Society presents "Magnificent Melodies in May" at Stella Maris Primary School, Maroochydore, 2pm. Tickets: www.suncoastchoral.org.au/performances.
• May 5: Woombye Happy Days Festival: School of Arts, Woombye, 10am-10pm. Email Milo Frawley: woombyecommunity@gmail.com.
• May 6: Mapleton Choir. Weekly from Mon 6th May, 7pm-9pm at Kureelpa Hall. Non-audition choir welcomes new members.
• May 8: Suncoast Christian College Open Morning: 9am - 11am. Take a look at the College - including our brand new purpose-built Primary precinct. Cnr Schubert & Kiel Mtn Roads, Woombye 5451 3600, info@suncoastcc.qld.edu.au suncoastcc.qld.edu.au/open-morning.
• May 10: Probus Meeting. Fri 10th May, 10am-12pm at Mapleton Bowling Club. Monthly gathering.
Fri, May 10, 2024, 7pm: Men's Rugby Nambour v Caloundra at Nambour Rugby Union Club.
• May 10: Cabaret at The Lind Lane Theatre.
• May 10: Nambour Twilight Markets on Short Street from 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
• May 10: Do You Even Party? Join the party at The Presynct starting at 6pm.
• May 11: Ray White Nambour Rodeo. Experience the excitement of the Ray White Nambour Rodeo at Nambour Showgrounds from 11am to 10pm.
• May 11: Enjoy Girl Band Night at The Presynct starting at 7pm.
• Sat, May 11: Women's Rugby, 12.30pm, Nambour v Brothers at Nambour Rugby Union Club.
• Saturday May 11: FQPL 3 Men's Football Round 9, Woombye Snakes FC v Baringa FC FQPL 3 Men at 6pm, Woombye Snakes FC-Field 1.
• Saturday May 11: Local rugby league. A Grade Men Round 6. Nambour v Coolum at Nambour Rugby League Club - Field 1, 5:30pm kickoff.
• Saturday May 11: 2024 Nambour Rodeo, Nambour Showgrounds.
• May 11: Montville Market. Sat 11th May, 7am-12pm. Pancake breakfast overlooking Sunshine Coast. Handcrafted treasures.
• May 11: Maroochy Vehicle Owners Club Open Day at Yandina Historic House from 9am to 1pm. Free entry. Morning tea & light lunches available at the Historic House cafe. Weather dependent. Visit www.maroochyvehicleownersclubinc.org.au for more details.
• May 12: Enjoy the Maroochy River Country Music Club May Concert at A.C.M.A. Hall of Fame, Steggalls Road, Yandina from 12pm. Ph 0458 671 568.
• May 12: Mother's Day.
• May 15: Mapleton Community Crop Swap. Wed 15th May, 9am, TOSH pergola. Bring items to swap and share.
• May 16: The Jazz Sessions at The Presynct, Nambour. Tickets, $15 -$25, can be purchased through ww.events.humanitix.com/the-jazz-sessions Doors open at 6pm for a 7pm show.
• Saturday, May 18: Local AFL. Beenleigh QFA Div 1 Seniors v Hinterland Blues QFA Div 1 Seniors at 2pm, Guardian Gantry Hire Oval.
• Saturday, May 18: FQPL 3 Men's Football Round 10, Beerwah Glasshouse Utd FC v Nambour Yandina Utd FC at 5pm, Beerwah Glasshouse-Field 1.
• Saturday May 18: FQPL 3 Men's Football Round 10, Caloundra FC FQPL Men v Woombye Snakes FC at 6pm, Caloundra FC-Field 1.
• May 18-26: Open Studios. Meet Sunshine Coast artisans. Various locations.
• May 18: Experience "The Wish Fulfilled" at The Presynct starting at 6pm.
• May 18-26: Open Studios.
• May 19: Nambour Rummager’s Market. Explore treasures at the Nambour Rummager’s Market at Nambour Forecourt from 9am to noon.
• May 20: World Bee Day.
• May 20-26: National Volunteers' Week.
• May 24, 2024, 7pm: Men's Rugby University versus Nambour at SCU Sunshine Coast Uni Field 1.
• May 24: The Remains Of Mr Thompson at The Presynct starting at 7pm.
• May 25: Journey To Planet Bass Part 3 at The Presynct starting at 6pm.
• May 25: Mapleton Country Market. Sat 25th May, 8am-12pm at Mapleton State School. Food, crafts, live music.
• Sat, May 25: Women's Rugby, 12.30pm, Wynnum v Nambour at Wynnum Rugby Union Club (Field 1).
• May 25: GourMay – Mary Valley Food Festival Day. Sat 25th May, 8.30am-3pm at Imbil Town Square & Rail Park. Celebrate Mary Valley producers.
• Saturday May 25: FQPL 3 Men's Football Round 11, Woombye Snakes FC v Kawana FC FQPL Men at 6pm, Woombye Snakes FC-Field 1.
• Saturday, May 25: Local AFL. Hinterland Blues QFA Div 1 Seniors v University of Queensland QFA Div 1 Seniors at 2pm, G Rae Oval, Palmwoods.
• Saturday, May 25: FQPL 3 Men's Football Round 11, Nambour Yandina Utd FC v Baringa FC at 6pm, Nambour Yandina Utd FC-Field 1.
• Sunday May 26: Local rugby league. A Grade Men Round 7. Noosa v Nambour at Tewantin Sports Complex - Field 1, 3:00pm kickoff.
• May 17-19: Kenilworth ArtsFest at Kenilworth Hall and Showgrounds, featuring a $2000 prize for a Mary Valley food-themed 2D artwork.
• May 17-19: The Sunshine Coast Tennis Veterans Tournament hosted by Nambour, Palmwoods, Yandina and Woombye Tennis Clubs. To enter by May 11 contact May Young at 0415 625 144 or may2young56@gmail.com. Enter at www.tournaments.tennis.com.au.
• May 18: Festuri Multicultural Festival. Join the Moffat Beach Surf and Sea Multicultural Festival at Eleanor Shipley Park, Moffatt Beach. Book your free pass at @festurimulticulturalfestial.
• May 18: Landsborough School of Arts Memorial Hall 100th anniversary celebration, 10am-2pm. Participate in the Landsborough Museums Street Festival.
• May 19: Explore the Nambour Sunday Market at the Council Forecourt from 9am to 12pm.
• May 21: Biggest Morning Tea at Club Yandina: Attend the Biggest Morning Tea function at Club Yandina (Yandina Bowls Club) from 10am to noon. Everyone is welcome. Contact: yandinabowlsclubinc@bigpond.com, Phone: 5446 7126.
• May 29: Project 24 Monthly Showing at 2nd Space from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
• May 31: Catch "Krishnan’s Dairy" and "Scraps" Joy Hinckley at the Black Box Theatre.
• May 31: Bingo, 9:30-11:30am, Mapleton Library and Community Centre
• May 31 - June 1: Maleny Show.
• May 31: Fat Picnic Indulge in a "Fat Picnic" at The Presynct starting at 6pm.
• May 31 and June 1: Maleny Show, Maleny Showgrounds.
• Fri, May 31, 2024, 7:30pm: Men's Rugby Caboolture versus Nambour at Caboolture Field 1.
For further event details or to plan an event inclusion, please contact the newspaper.
2024 Sunshine Coast Tennis Veterans Tournament
The Sunshine Coast Tennis Veterans Tournament is a very popular annual event on the Veterans/Seniors Tennis calendar.
Hosted by Nambour, Palmwoods, Yandina and Woombye Tennis Clubs the event attracts entrants from throughout the region and Australia wide, bringing a welcome economic boost to the local Hinterland Clubs and wider economy. This year’s tournament will be held May 17-19. B and C grade events also available.
Entries close Saturday 11 May. Contact May Young 0415 625 144 may2young56@gmail.com.
To enter go to www.tournaments.tennis.com.au and search “Sunshine Coast Tennis Veterans”.
Probus Club Meeting
Probus meets at the Mapleton Bowling Club on the second Friday of every month. Join us on Friday, May 10, from 10am till 12 noon. For further details about Probus, please email nbrprobus@gmail.com.
Montville Market
Indulge in a scrumptious pancake breakfast at the Montville Market on Saturday, May 11, from 7am to 12pm. Enjoy handcrafted treasures, fresh produce, and local treats.
Mapleton Crop Swap
Join the Mapleton Crop Swap on Wednesday, May 15, at 9am behind The Old School House (TOSH). Share and swap produce with your community.
Open Studios
Experience Open Studios Sunshine Coast from Saturday, May 18, to Sunday, May 26. Meet talented artisans and explore their works during this unique event.
Maroochy River Country Music Club
The Maroochy River Country Music Club will hold their May concert on Sunday 12th , commencing at noon. This concert pays tribute to Patsy Cline. Entry Fee is $10 and $8 for Members. Raffles are available and free tea and coffee. Venus is A.C.M.A. Hall of Fame, Steggalls Road, Yandina. Featuring also 20 singers from various Clubs. Inquiries phone Darryl on 0458 671 568.
Festuri Multicultural Festival
Festuri Multicultural Festival is set to host the Moffat Beach Surf and Sea Multicultural Festival on May 18 and 19. Originally slated to coincide with the Pa and Ma Bendall Memorial Surf Competition, now it is featured on it’s own with the fabulous addition of surf culture. Get ready with your camp chairs at Eleanor Shipley Park at Moffatt Beach for a day of adventure between surf and sea and music and dance. Book your free pass on @festurimulticulturalfestial for the chance to win a Dinner for two at Ours Cafe and Goods, Moffat Beach.
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.
Zonta Club Blackall Range
Each year Zonta Club of Blackall Range packs birthing kits to send to developing countries to provide a safer and more hygienic environment for women to give birth.
The Foundation that organises this was a Zonta initiative and has provided thousands of kits over the years.
This year’s packing day is 25th May at 9.30am at Maleny RSL. You can help Zonta pack 1000 kits by purchasing one or more kits at $5 each. Just go to MyCause.com.au and search “birthing kits” or “Zonta Blackall Range”. Contact: Service@zontablackallrange.org.au for further information.
Maleny Arts and Craft Group to host annual Autumn Fair
The annual Maleny Arts and Craft group Autumn Fair returns for 2024 with a huge selection of locally crafted and created items for purchase.
Running from Friday May 3 to Monday May 6, the fair will feature items handmade by group members and include; clothing, glassware, jewellery, woodwork, art, woollens, pottery, jams and pickles, toys, handbags and more.
A sashiko (Japanese embroidery inspired) quilt is the raffle prize.
The fair is a good opportunity to find a unique Mother’s Day gift.
Held at the Maleny Community Centre at 23 Maple Street (main street next to the Visitor’s centre), the event is a fantastic opportunity to shop local and support Hinterland artists and craftspeople.
There will be extra parking behind the building on Bicentenary Lane.
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.
Experience GourMay Mary Valley Food Festival Day on Saturday, May 25, from 8.30am to 3pm at Imbil Town Square & Rail Park. Celebrate the flavors of Mary Valley.
Kenilworth ArtsFest
Hosted by the Kenilworth Arts Council (KAC) and the Chamber of Commerce, the Kenilworth ArtsFest has been held in Kenilworth for over the past 25 years!
Come along for a weekend of a whole range of arts activities, from visual arts and sculptures to music and live poetry! Go to kenilwortharts.org.au/kenilworth-arts-fest/ for more information.
Mapleton Choir
The Mapleton Choir invites you to join them every Monday night starting from May 6 at Kureelpa Hall from 7pm to 9pm. New members are warmly welcomed.