Garden Expo, local league, football, aussie rules. What's on in June

What’s On in June ...

June 21: I Am Nambour video and branding package showcasing Nambour and hinterland’s green surroundings,  food, restaurants and cafes, live local music events and creative local art exhibitions will be launched at Nambour Town Square in Lowe Street. 

"Natural Affinity" exhibition is on at The Old Ambo

Until July 11:  "Natural Affinity" exhibition at The Old Ambo explores nature and art through drawing, ceramics, photography, printmaking, and painting. Open 10am to 3pm, Monday to Saturday.

June 21, 22: Piers Lane solo recitals featuring works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Rachmaninov at Lucas Parklands, Montville. Contact 0409 623 228 or 07 5478 5667 for tickets.

June 23-25: Graceville Art Festival at St Luke's Lutheran Church, Nambour. Explore diverse artworks, including the captivating mandalas of featured artist Billie Baxter. For more info and workshop bookings, visit www.gracevilleartfestival.org.au.

June 24: Mapleton Country Markets from 8am to noon. Mapleton Country Market  features some amazing locally grown and made items and foods for sale. The Market is at Mapleton State School, 24 Flaxton Drive, Mapleton.

June 24, July 22 (9am): Nambour Croquet Club invites newcomers to "Come and Try Croquet" at Coronation Drive. Equipment provided. Contact Patrick at 5472 7287 or berpat@bigpond.com.

June 24: Rugby League, SCGRL Round 11, 6pm, Nambour A Grade Men v Kawana A Grade Men at Crusher Park.

June 24: Football FQPL Woombye Snakes v Buderim Wanderers at Buderim, 6pm. 

June 24: FQPL3 Football, Nambour-Yandina United v Caloundra at Caloundra at 5pm.

June 24 : “In Process - Form and Function” live art, music and dance event from 6pm at Maleny Equestrian Arena. Tickets via davidbongiornoart.com/performance.

June 24 and 25: Camellia House Open Days at 116 Woombye-Palmwoods Road, Palmwoods, from 9am to 4pm. Entry is $5, with all proceeds supporting the Autism in Children organization. Children free.

June 28: Introductory Tai Chi courses by Taoist Tai Chi Society at Nambour Uniting Church Hall.  Obligation-free first session at 9am. Contact Taoist Tai Chi Society for details.

Coming up in July ...

July 1: Soup n Soul Exhibition & Art Market from 9am-2pm at Sunshine Coast Art Group Club Rooms, 1 William Parker Place, Buderim.

July 7-9: Queensland Garden Expo, Nambour Showgrounds. Three-day expo featuring Australia’s leading gardening gurus in lectures, demonstrations and workshops.

July 7-9: Genealogy Sunshine Coast will have a stand at the Nambour Garden Expo on the weekend. 

July 8: Rugby League, SCGRL Round 12 at 4:30pm, Coolum A Grade Men v Nambour A Grade Men at Ronnie Cargill Oval.

July 8: Australian Football, Hinterland Blues v University of Queensland at 2pm at Palmwoods G Rae Oval, Jubilee Drive Palmwoods.

July 9: The Mapleton Choir presents "A Celebration of Australian Legends" at Kureelpa Hall  at 2.30pm. $20 tickets are available at the door or phone Ailsa on 5478 6079.

July 15:  Australian Football, Hinterland Blues v Beenleigh QFA Div 1 Seniors v Hinterland QFA Div 1 Seniors 2pm at Beenleigh, Guardian Gantry Hire Oval.

July 15: FQPL3 Football, Nambour-Yandina United v Buderim at 6pm at Yandina.

July 15: Rugby League, SCGRL Round 13 at 6pm, Nambour A Grade Men v Noosa A Grade Men at Crusher Park.

July 18:  Woombye Community Library AGM 12noon in the School of Arts Hall. Queries please call the Library on 5442 2250.

July 20-23: Mary Valley Art Festival at the Imbil Public Hall, Edward Street, Imbil.

July 22: Rugby League, SCGRL Round 14 at 6pm, Nambour A Grade Men v Maroochydore A Grade Men at Crusher Park.

July 22 (9am): Nambour Croquet Club invites newcomers to "Come and Try Croquet" at Coronation Drive. Equipment provided. Contact Patrick at 5472 7287 or berpat@bigpond.com.

July 22: FQPL3 Football, Nambour-Yandina United v Woombye at Woombye at 6pm.

July 23: 18-Piece Big Band Concert by the Scream Jazz Orchestra at Palmwoods Memorial Hall from 2pm. Info:  screambigband@gmail.com or 0434 675 529.

July 26: Outspoken presents Anna Funder in Conversation Maleny Community Centre, 6 for 6.30pm. Tickets $25 and $18 students, www.outspokenmaleny.com

July 28 to August 6: The Curated Plate features more than 100 events from local producers and suppliers over 10 delicious days.