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Sunshine Coast Festive Season Guide 2012/13

Your free program guide to the region’s range of festive season community events and activities.

www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au 07 5475 7272

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Celebrate this summer by getting involved in the 2012/13 Sunshine Coast Festive Season program.

Sunshine Coast Council supports festive season events that reflect the cultural values, diversity and lifestyle of our communities – and the packed program of more than 70 fun, family-friendly activities held throughout December and January is sure to please.

This guide provides you with information on the wide variety of festive activities taking place across the region.

I encourage you to: • follow the Christmas Tree Trail

with 32 trees lighting up across the region

• find your creative side at the green arts workshops

• take part in local community carols and festive events

• enjoy the exciting New Year’s Eve and Australia Day celebrations.

Share the spirit of the season by catching up with neighbours, both old and new, and support your community by heading out to a local event near you.

So, enjoy the festive season and please stay safe, keep cool, look out for each other and have fun!

Cr Mark Jamieson Mayor

A message from your Mayor

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Tree location Address

Alexandra Headland Alexandra Parade, south-side of Alexandra Headland Surf Life Saving Club

Bokarina Wyandra Park, Oceanic Drive

Buderim Jacaranda tree front of Old Post Office near the Burnett Street roundabout

Caloundra Roundabout, Bulcock and Minchinton Streets

Conondale Boyle Park next to the swimming pool

Coolum David Low Way (west side) near Park Street

Cooran Pioneer Park, King and Prince Streets

Cooroy* Roundabout, Maple and Emerald Streets

Cotton Tree Cotton Tree Park (west of swimming pool) Cotton Tree Esplanade

Eudlo Town Park, Corlis Avenue (near skate park)

Glasshouse Rotary Park, Reed Street and Bruce Parade

Kenilworth Town Park, Elizabeth and Charles Street

Kin Kin Roundabout, 50 Main Street

Landsborough Vietnam Memorial Park, Cribb Street

Christmas Tree Trail

This year the Sunshine Coast Christmas Tree Trail will dazzle and delight with 32 trees lighting up throughout the region.

Decorated trees include Hoop, Bunya, Lilly Pillies, Fig and Jacaranda, Norfolk Pines, Swamp and Paper Gums.

* Community decorated tree.

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Tree location Address

Maleny Roundabout, Maple and Coral Streets

Mapleton Memorial Park, Corner Flaxton Drive and Obi Obi Road

Marcoola Felix Parry Park, Marcoola Esplanade

Montville Village Green, Main Street (south of Memorial Close)

Mooloolaba Norfolk pine – between Beach Terrace and Mooloolaba Esplanade (south end)

Mudjimba Power Park, Mudjimba Esplanade

Nambour Nambour Town Square, Lowe and Queen Streets

Noosa* Hastings Street (roundabout intersection)

Noosaville Tewantin-Noosaville Lions Park (near amphitheatre), Gympie Terrace

Pacific Paradise Eliza Peatling Park, Gayome Street

Palmwoods Kolora Park, Woombye-Palmwoods Road

Peregian Beach Heron and Kingfisher Streets (near Surf Life Saving Club)

Pomona Joe Bazzo Park, Reserve Street

Tewantin Poinciana Avenue (median strip)

Town of Seaside Seaside Boulevard (entry roundabout)

Woombye 33 Blackall Street

Wurtulla Crummunda Park, Bareki Street

Yandina War Memorial Park, Stevens and Railway Streets* Community decorated tree.

In keeping with council’s vision for the Sunshine Coast to be Australia’s most sustainable region – vibrant, green, diverse – only environmentally friendly Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting features in all council-decorated Christmas trees.

Christmas Tree Trail

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Green Art Workshops

Date Time (Age group) Workshop

17 Dec 10.30am–noon(9–14 year olds)12.30–2.30pm(9–14 year olds)

Weaving Bracelets – create a bracelet or armband with pandanus or banana fibre and decorate it with emu feathers.Free form weaving – sculpt an artful natural basket to house a Bromeliad living Christmas Gift.Noosa Botanic Gardens

18 Dec 10.30am–noon(5–12 year olds)

Festive Bamboo Lanterns – create your very own festive lantern.Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens

10.30am–noon(5–8 year olds)12.30–2pm(9–12 year olds)

Recycled Jigsaw Puzzle Tree DecorationsMary Cairncross Scenic ReserveRecycled Aussie Christmas Cards/Wrapping with Lino PrintingMary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

19 Dec 10.30–noon(5–8 year olds)12.30–2pm(9–12 year olds)

Look what I made! – experiment with fun printing techniques to create your very own beautiful hand-made wrapping paper and cards. Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens

10.30am–noon(5–9 year olds)12.30–2.30pm(10–15 year olds)

Christmas Paper Crafting – creating up-cycled gifts, packages and decorations using ‘green’ materials.Noosa Botanic Gardens

Hosted by Sunshine Coast Council, these workshops are sure to stimulate your child’s creativity. Check the website for January’s offerings. Bookings open 12 November and are essential as places are limited. A registration fee of $5 per participant can be paid online at the time of booking via council’s CommunityHub at www.community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/events

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Registration fees must be paid at the time of booking online, or at a council Customer Contact Centre within one week of booking, as places cannot be held for unpaid registrations. Children attending workshops must be accompanied by an adult and a registration fee is not required for these supervising adults. For further details and information on the full summer program, including January’s offerings, visit the CommunityHub online at www.community.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/events.

Date Time (Age group) Workshop

20 Dec 9.30am–noon(5–12 year olds)

Natural and Native Christmas decorations and gifts – create beautiful decorations and gifts using all natural and organic materials. Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens

10.30am–noon(5–9 year olds)12.30–2.30pm(10–14 year olds)

Sugar Gliders of Mary Cairncross Reserve - make your own Sugar Glider in clay, in a day!Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

Green Art Workshops

Photo: Davina Foster

Photo: Brian RogersPhoto: Rene Bahloo

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Christmas events

Date Time Event24 Nov 10am-2pm North Shore Community Christmas Celebration

North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimbawww.northshorecommunitycentre.org

30 Nov 5-10pm Nambour Alive!Nambour Town SquareNambour Alliance: www.nambour.com

5.30pm Lighting of Hastings Street Christmas TreeHastings Street, Noosawww.hastingsstreetassociation.com.au

6-7.30pm Cooroy Lights Up Butter Factory Arts Centrewww.christmasincooroy.com.au

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Various QMP Christmas Window TrailCooroy – Various locations www.christmasincooroy.com.au

1 Dec 4-10pm Christmas in CooroyApex Park / Mill Placewww.christmasincooroy.com.au

5.30pm Lighting of Montville TreeVillage Green, Main Street, Montvillewww.montvillecommerce.com.au

6-8.30pm Carols at Cotton TreeCotton Tree Park, Cotton Tree Esplanadewww.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

6.30-8.30pm Coolum Fiesta Tickle Park, David Low Waywww.coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au

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Christmas events

Date Time Event1-24 Dec Various 2012 Annual Christmas Tree Festival

KenilworthKenilworth Christmas Tree Sub-Committeewww.kenilworthhall.org.au

2 Dec 8.30-11.30am Toy Run 2012Stockland Shopping Centre Caloundra to Aussie World, Frizzo Road (Bruce Highway), PalmviewUlysses Club: www.ssulysses.org.au

2pm Carols ConcertKawana Community Hall, BuddinaSunshine Coast Concert Band: www.sccb.org.au

4-8pm Alex Community Christmas CelebrationBuhk Family Park, Alexandra Headlandwww.alexandraheadland.qld.au

5 Dec 5-7.30pm Lighting of Mapleton TreeMapleton War Memorial Parkwww.mapletonmarket.net.au

6pm Woombye Christmas Lantern Festival33 Blackall Streetwww.woombye.com.au

7 Dec 12.30-3.15pm Senior Citizens Christmas PartyLake Kawana Community Centrewww.mooloolabarotary.org

7, 14, 21 Dec

6-8pm Festive FridaysNoosa Junctionwww.noosajunction.org

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Date Time Event8 Dec 2-7pm Christmas Family Fun Day

Boyle Park, ConondaleConondale Swimming Pool Committee Inc

3-7.30pm Mountain Creek Community Carols by CandlelightMountain Creek State School OvalMountain Creek State School P & C Association

9 Dec 4-8pm Lights on the LakeCurrimundi Lake, Crummunda Park, Wurtullawww.currimundicatchment.org.au

5.30-7.30pm Palmwoods Green Bush ChristmasPalmwoods State School, Palmwoods Christmas Committee

Photo: Danielle GillespiePhoto: JG Fitzpatrick

Photo: Alain Bouvier

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Christmas events

Date Time Event14 Dec 4.30pm Kin Kin Community Christmas and Carols

by Candlelight 2012Kin Kin Sports GroundsKin Kin Community Group

4-8pm Mooloolah Valley Community EventMooloolah Community Centre, 43 Bray Roadwww.mooloolahcommunitycentre.org

6.30-8.30pm North Shore Carols in the ParkPower Park, Mudjimbawww.riverlife.org.au

5-11pm Maleny Christmas CarnivalMaple Street, Malenywww.malenycommerce.org.au

5-9pm Nambour Carols and Christmas FestivalNambour ShowgroundsNambour Baptist Church: www.nambourbaptist.org

4-8.30pm Bli Bli Community Christmas CarolsBli Bli State School Ovalwww.blibli.qld.au

6-8pm Carols in the ParkDicky Beach Parkwww.calbap.org.au

14, 21, 28 Dec

6-9pm Eumundi Community Christmas CheerCentre of Town, Eumundiecc@eumundi.info

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Date Time Event15 Dec 6.30-8.30pm Mooloolaba’s Christmas Boat Parade

The Wharf, MooloolabaMooloolaba Yacht Clubwww.christmasboatparade.net

5pm Glasshouse Community CarolsBeerwah Sportsgroundwww.churchontherise.org.au

6-8:30pm Buderim Community Carols by CandlelightBuderim Mountain School Ovalwww.buderim.qld.au

6pm Christmas in the ParkTickle Park, Coolum Beachwww.coolumchristianfamily.org

15-22 Dec

7-9pm nightly Christmas Festival 2012 “Little Red Wagon”Kawana Waters Uniting ChurchBokarina

Photo: Andrew SeymorePhoto: Andrew Seymore

Photo: Raoul Slater

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Christmas events

Date Time Event15-25 Dec

6-9.30pm Christmas Lights SpectacularLifepointe Centre - 186 Wises Road, North Buderimwww.lifepointe.org.au

16 Dec 5.30-8.30pm Twin Waters Christmas CarolsWandiny Room, Novotel Resort, Twin WatersTwin Waters Residents Assoc: www.twra.net

4-8pm Tewantin Noosa RSL Sub Branch Christmas CarnivalMemorial Park, Tewantinwww.noosarsl.com.au

21 Dec 6.45pm 2012 Christmas Boating FlotillaNoosa Waters canal systemwww.noosawaters.org

21-22 Dec

2 and 7.30pm Miracle on 34th StreetThe J Noosawww.scvenuesandevents.com.au

23 Dec 6-9pm Noosa Carols By The RiverNoosaville Lions Parkwww.noosacoc.org.au

6-9pm Carols on KingsKings Beach Amphitheatrewww.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

24 Dec 4pm Peregian Beach Christmas CarolsPeregian Beach Parkwww.peregianslsc.com

5.30-7.30pm Christmas Eve CelebrationMooloolaba Beachwww.thesurfclub.com.au

25 Dec 8am Maleny Community Christmas BreakfastMaleny Neighbourhood Centrewww.malenync.org.au

12-2.30pm Christmas Day in the GroundsNambour ShowgroundsSuncoast Christian Care

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Local families and visitors are invited to come along and enjoy the family-friendly entertainment at the following community end-of-year celebrations.

Pet owners in the vicinity of New Year’s Eve celebrations are advised that the noise of fireworks can cause pets to become agitated. Council reminds owners to ensure pets are safe and secure for the duration of the event.

Free Holiday Buses

From Wednesday 26 December 2012 to Sunday 6 January 2013 – including New Year’s Eve – council in partnership with TransLink, will provide free public transport for everyone on the Coast. Visit council’s website for full details.

Date Time Event31 Dec 4pm-12.30am New Year’s Eve – Mooloolaba

The Esplanade, MooloolabaFireworks: 8.30pm and midnight www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

5pm New Year’s Event Fireworks DisplayCoolum BeachFireworks: 8pm and midnight www.coolum.com.au/lions

5-9.30pm New Year’s Eve – CaloundraKings Beach AmphitheatreFireworks: 9pmCreative Events Inc: www.cesc.com.au

5pm-1am New Year’s Eve @ The LakeBoreen Point Foreshorewww.lcsc.org.au

7.30pm-12am New Year’s Eve – Noosa MarinaFireworks: 9pm and midnightwww.noosamarina.com.au

New Year’s Eve events

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Australia Day events

Date Time Event26 Jan 6.30-9am Great Australia Day Big Breakfast BBQ

Maleny RSL ClubApex Maleny

7-9.30am The Great Free Aussie BreakfastAlan Walker Park, BuddinaKawana Waters Uniting Church

7-10am Australia Day BreakfastPalmwoods State School Hall Palmwoods Progress Association Inc

7am-12.30pm Australia Day on BuderimBurnett Street, BuderimBuderim War Memorial Community Association www.buderim.qld.au

7am-2pm Australia Day Community CelebrationsKings Beach www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

7am-3pm Noosa Local LegendsNoosaville Lions Park, Gympie TerraceRotary Club of Noosa HeadsTewantin Noosa Lions Club

7am-7.30pm Australia Day Coolum BeachTickle Park, David Low WayLioness Club of Coolum Beach

7.30-9.30am Act Local, Think GlobalMontville Village Green Montville Village Association Inc

7.30-10.30am Australia Day Breakfast and Games Glenfield Park, Mountain Creek Mooloolaba Lions Club

9.30-10.30am Australia Day Breakfast Eumundi Aquatic CentreEumundi Greens

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Check the Sunshine Coast Daily on 26 January for an up-to-date listing of Australia Day community celebrations and the announcement of the 2013 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award recipients.

Date Time Event26 Jan 10am-2pm Australia Day Classic Car Show

Philip Street Kenilworth (between Mary and Elizabeth Streets) Kenilworth Hotel

10am- 2pm Australia Day CelebrationLa Balsa Park, Pt CartwrightRotary Club of Kawana Waters Inc

10am-9pm Marcoola Rocks on Australia Day Marcoola Surf Club and Main Beach Marcoola Surf Club

10.30am-7.30pm

Glasshouse Mountains Australia DayGlasshouse Mountains Sports Club 902 Steve Irwin Way, Glasshouse MountainsGlasshouse Mountains Sports Club

Photo: Event Photos AustraliaPhoto: Event Photos Australia

Photo: Event Photos Australia

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Sunshine Coast Council gratefully acknowledges its supporters:

Acknowledgements Council wishes to thank all contributors and stakeholders involved in the development of this document.

Publisher Civic and Community Events Unit Sunshine Coast Council events@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

Disclaimer Information contained in this document is based on available information at the time of writing. All figures and diagrams are indicative only and should be referred to as such. While the Sunshine Coast Regional Council has exercised reasonable care in preparing this document it does not warrant or represent that it is accurate or complete. Council or its officers accept no responsibility for any loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from acting in reliance upon any material contained in this document.