Events February 2008
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Blue Care Garage Sale |
Date: 2nd Friday and Saturday of the month 2008
Venue: 2 Margaret Street, Gladstone
Contact Details: Marion Breadsell at Blue Care on Phone: (07) 4978 3203.
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Multicultural Cocktail Party |
Date: 8 February 2008
Venue: Gladstone Regional Art Gallery
Starting 6.30pm. Please RSVP by the 1st February.
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Rosedale State School P & C Meeting |
Date: 2nd Tuesday of the month 2008
Venue: Rosedale School Staff Room, James street.
Contact Details: Rosedale State School on Phone: (07) 4156 5777 or Fax: (07) 4156 5174.
Beginning at 4.00pm. Parents, Teachers and members of the P & C most definitely welcome.
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Baffle Creek Lions Club Meeting |
Date: 2nd Wednesday of month 2008
Venue: Baffle creek
Contact Details: President of the Baffle Creek Lions Club, Ray Morrison, on Phone: (07) 4156 6142.
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Deepwater Baffle Creek Trail Riders Club |
Date: 3rd Saturday of the month 2008
Contact Details: For more information please contact Jean Ford on Phone: (07) 4156 6701 or Cheryl Charles on Phone: (07) 4156 6270.
The club includes trail rides and frequent weekend camps throughout the year. Barbeque lunch and cold drinks are also available.
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Miriam Vale Lions Markets in the Park |
Date: 3rd Saturday of the month 2008
Contact Details: Miriam Vale Lions Clubs on Phone: (07) 4974 5256 or (07) 4974 6288.
7.00am - 12 noon. Come along and enjoy the variety of markets set in a beautiful parkland and even pick up some bargains or novelty prizes! Lions Sizzling barbeque available. Stallholders welcome $5 per site.
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Rosedale RSL Sub Branch |
Date: 3rd Saturday of the month 2008
Venue: Rosedale Memorial Hall
Contact Details: Please contact Bob Saxon, Secretary, for any further information and details on Phone: (07) 4156 5389.
Begins at 10.00am.
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Rotary Markets |
Date: 3rd Sunday of month 2008
Venue: Kmart Car Park, Gladstone.
Contact Details: For more information please contact: 0413 720 858
8.00am to 1.00pm. Stalls, food, drink, rides. these markets cater for the whole family. Free entry.
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Baffle Creek Fishing Challenge |
Date: 18 - 22 February 2008
Contact Details: Please contact Sandy on Mobile: 0408 073 026.
If you're an amatuer but keen fisherman, then the Baffle Creek Fishing Challenge is the place for you ro clean up! The fishing challenge includes $10,000 in prizes and giveaways to be won and all men, women and children are encouraged to particpate. There are ten categories to compete in, including' Flathead, Brem, Estuary Cod, Mud and Sand Crab.
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Miriam Vale Lions Club Meeting |
Date: 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month 2007
Venue: Miriam Vale Lions Club Den, Miriam Vale.
Contact Details: For any further details please contact Miriam Vale Lions Member, Greg Realf on Phone: (07) 4974 5428 or Fax: (07) 4074 5431 or Email: greg.realf@gladstoneregion.org.au
6.30pm Start.
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Deep Blue Orchestra |
Date: 11 October 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 8.00pm. It looks like an orchestra, acts like a band, feels like a movie. Combining cameras, big screens, dynamic lighting, and a video jockey, Deep Blue is not a traditional orchestra. This is an orchestra with attitude. It is sexy, sophisticated and entertaining. There is no conductor, no music stands and no stuffy rules. Deep Blue Orchestra is billed to "change your perception of contemporary music forever." Thanks to Deep Blue sponsors Win Television and 4CC.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$40.00
Friends …………….……...$32.00
Pensioners………………..$35.00
Students ……….…………$20.00
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Monto Gold Bucket Camp Draft |
Date: 22 - 24 February 2008
Venue: Monto Showgrounds
Contact Details: Wendy Pownall on Phone: (07) 4167 8969
Camp drafting is one of Australia's premier horse sports. This event involves riders and cattle. At the Monto Gold Buckle Campdraft they do nearly 1000 runs in two and a half days, with competitors coming from all over Queensland, New South Wales and the Northern Territory. On Saturday night there will be a Pig on the Spit, licensed bar and entertainment from a live band. All are welcome to attend and enjoy this interesting weekend.
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Cult Reef to Beach Women's Surfest |
Date: 23 Febraury 2008
Venue: Agnes Water Main Beach
Contact Details: Grom at Reef 2 Beach on Phone: (07) 4974 9072.
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Friends of Bindaree Garage Sale |
Date: 23 February 2008
Venue: Boyne Island
Contact Details: Trevor on Phone: (07) 4973 7283 or Leona on Phone: (07) 4973 8156.
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Moura Muddy Water Classic |
Date: 23 - 24 February 2008
Venue: Moura
Contact Details: Selma on Phone: (07) 4997 1932.
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Past and Present Celebrations |
Date: 23 February 2008
Venue: Calliope Historical Village
Contact Details: For more information please contact Belinda or Simone on Phone: (07) 4975 8100.
The Calliope Shire Council is hosting a celebration of Calliope Past and Present. Community groups and organisations are invited to express their interest in participating in the family orientated afternoon.
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Tide n' Turn Monthly Competition |
Date: Last Sunday of the Month 2008
Venue: Agnes Water Main Beach
Contact Details: Grom on (07) 4974 9072 or Email: grom@reef2beachsurf.com
Supported by Tide ‘n’ Turn Board riders.
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Agnes Water/1770 RSL Sub Branch |
Date: Last Sunday of the month 2008
Venue: Agnes Water Tavern 10.00am
Contact Details: Phone: (07) 4974 7202 or send enquires to: PO Box 254, Agnes Water 4677
Starting from 10.00am
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Wartburg / Baffle Creek Markets |
Date: Last Sunday of the month 2008
Venue: Baffle Creek Tavern
Contact Details: Please contact Charlie on Phone: (07) 4156 6300.
Held from 2.00pm until 6.00pm.
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Business Clean Up Australia Day |
Date: 26 February 2008
Contact Details: For more information please contact State Coordinator, Lynne Sibley on Phone: (07) 4972 4696; Mobile: 0427 324 955; Email lsibley@cva.org.au or visit the following websites; www.cleanup.com.au and www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
Get your workmates together and do something for Austrlalia!
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North Burnett Prime Cattle Show and Sale |
Date: 26 February 2008
Contact Details: Please contact Joh James Livestock on Email: jjl@nitro.net.au
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Ladies Golf Team Challenge |
Date: 27 - 29 February 2008
Venue: Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon.
Contact Details: Rydges Capricorn Resort Marketing Manager on Phone: (07) 4939 5111, Fax: (07) 4925 2542 or visit the websites: www.rydges.com/capricorn or www.capricorngolf.com.au
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Beauty and The Beast |
Date: 29 - 8 March 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
The 2008 Golding Community Musical Disney's Beauty and the Beast will star around 100 all-local cast and crew, making it the biggest show to hit our stage in years. This classic fairy-tale of love, friendship and betrayal stars the beautiful Belle, the Beast, conceited Gaston and Belle's eccentric inventor father Maurice. Coupled with a team of loveable enchanted household items, this musical will appeal not only to children but to the whole community. The 2008 Golding Community Musical Disney's Beauty and the Beast is supported by Gladstone City Council, Southern Cross Ten, 4CC and The Observer.
Performance dates:
Friday 29 February, 7.30pm (opening night)
Saturday 1 March, 7.30pm
Sunday 2 March, 2.00pm (matinee performance)
Friday 7 March, 7.30pm
Saturday 8 March, 7.30pm (closing night)
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$35.00
Friends / pensioners……..$27.50
Groups 10+……………….$30.00
Students 5-13yrs…………$19.80
Student 13 to 17 yrs….….$27.50
Matinee pensioners……...$19.80
Children u5………………..$ 5.00
Family (2+2) ……………...$99.00
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No Blokes Barra Bash |
Date: 29 February - 2 March 2008
Venue: Lake Awoonga
Contact Details: Amy Hiley on Mobile: 0401 182 476
Commencing at 11.00am. This is a womens only fishing tournament, males are allowed to operate the boat and assist on landing but must no fish. This can be a team event or form the ambitious single anglers. Junior prizes are also awarded. Please note nomination fees commence at $30.00 and will close January 31st 2008.
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Events March 2008
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Cania Gorge Freshwater Fishing Classic |
Date: 1 - 2 of March 2008
Venue: Lake Cania
Contact Details: Contact the DCFSA secretary at ‘DCFSA Inc, PO Box 259, Monto, 4630 for early nomination discounts. For more information please contact Graham Pattemore or Bevan Benecke from the Cania Dam Fish Stocking Association Inc on Phone: (07) 4167 8178 or 0427 468 560 or Email; grpattemore@cybertown.com.au
The Lake Cania Annual Fishing Classic is held on the 1st and 2nd March at Lake Cania, in Monto. Prizes for longest Silver Perch, Australian Bass, Golden Perch, Eel Tailed Catfish [Dewfish] and Spangled Perch from three weigh periods plus overall longest of each species and longest overall fish for the weekend. Live weigh-in is encouraged with release at the weigh-in facility. Entertainment is provided free on Saturday night and the ever-popular nomination draws held at from 7.00pm Saturday night and from 12.30pm Sunday afternoon. Free camping is available for nominated competitors at the Lake Cania Recreational Area [Strictly No Fires] Friday and Saturday night only. Non competing visitors and Nominees looking for better facilities should book well ahead at the Caravan Parks nearby.
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Ken Russell Memorial Race Day |
Date: 1 - 2 March 2008
Venue: Monto Racecourse
Contact Details: Mark Hutton on Email: mhutton@dnet.anuz.com
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Mulguildie Campdraft |
Date: 1 March 2008
Venue: Mulguildie Showgrounds
Contact Details: Gordon Brian on 4167 2287
This event is a one-day event held at the Mulguildie Showground Camp drafting is one of Australia’s premier horse sports. This event involves riders and cattle, and a great sense of culture and Australian spirit!
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Cedars Creative Cooperative |
Date: 2 March - 20 April 2008
Venue: Cedar Galleries
Contact Details: Rosemary Anderson on Phone: (07) 4973 2483.
Features a Cedar Gallery Exhibition of local artisist, including two featured artisits; Dawn LaRose and Peter Gibbs. The Gallaeyr is open Thursday through to Sunday from 9am until 4pm with fresh coffee and cake available to purchase.
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Clean Up Australia Day |
Date: 2 March 2008
Contact Details: Registrations can be made by going to www.cleanup.com.au or www.conservationvolunteers.com.au. For more information please contact State Coordinator Lynne Sibley on Phone: (07) 4972 4969; Fax: (07) 4972 4989; Mobile: 0427 324 955 or Email Lynne on; lsibley@cva.org.au
Annual Event. Clean up Australia Day is a chance for all Australian’s to make a difference to their local environment and experience firsthand the damaging effects of rubbish in the environment.
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2008 Bilo Rockfest |
Date: TBA 2008
Venue: Kurrajong Ampitheatre, Biloela.
Contact Details: Please contact Graig Cooper on Phone: (07) 4992 1910.
The annual Biloela Rockfest is a night of entertainment and fun. The Rockfest includes live local bands, kids rides, food outlets and an operating bar. Come along from a great family night out. Sorry no eskies.
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Lions Grand Slam Tournament |
Date: TBA 2008
Venue: Agnes Water
Contact Details: Linda Raymond on Phone: (07) 4974 7288, Fax: (07) 4974 7277 or Email: lraymond@ifproperty.com.au
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School Clean Up Australia Day |
Date: 7 March 2008
Contact Details: For more information please contact State Coordinator, Lynne Sibley on Phone: (07) 4972 4969; Fax: (07) 4972 4989; Mobile: 0427 324 955; Email: lsibley@cva.org.au or visit following websites;www.cleanup.com.au and www.conservationvolunteers.com.au
Students and teachers alike gather together to make your school, your state and your country a cleaner place for us all on this School Clean up Australia Day.
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Ornamentomology Showing |
Date: 9 March 2008
Venue: Gladstone City Art Gallery, Goondoon Street.
The showcase includes works by selected contemporary Queensland jewelers and metal smiths responding to images of insects.
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Gladstone Auto Club's Show & Shine 2008 |
Date: 9 March 2008
Venue: Stocklands Kin Kora carpark.
Contact Details: For more information please visit www.gladstoneautoclub.com.au or Email:
pete@gladstoneautoclub.com.au
Show and Shine 2008 offers a great day for car enthusiasts and is open to public viewing form 8.30am until 2.00pm. The sound off event will take place on the upper level of the Kin Kora car park. Entry costs $15 for adults, $10 for a family and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Nominations will be taken until 5.00pm Monday 3rd March.
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Stringmansassy |
Date: 12 March 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning 8.00pm. Stringmansassy are refined and sophisticated performers and unique arrangers of every musical genre, transcending their roots of jazz and folk to create music that has been described as spellbinding, enthralling and passionate. The laid back, soulful tunes will be perfect to lull away the evening. Jazz is always very popular in Gladstone and stringmansassy will be no exception, so get in quickly to book your tickets.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$25.00
Friends …………….……...$18.00
Pensioners………………..$20.00
Students ……….…………$12.00
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Reef 2 Beach Long Board Classic |
Date: 14 - 16 March 2008
Venue: Agnes Water Main Beach
Contact Details: For more details please contact: Grom from Reef to Beach Surf Shop on Phone: (07) 4974 9072 Mobile: 0402 328 515 or email: grom@reef2beachsurf.com
The Long board Classic can be summed up as Long board surfing at its best. A nine division, three day event featuring a world class field of long board surfers including; Ray Gleave, Josh Constable, Damian Coulter, Brett White and many others. The day features heaps of fantastic surfing during the day and festivities each night. Entry Fee applicable.
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Waterfront Artist Exhibition |
Date: 14 - 28 March 2008
Venue: Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Contact Details: For more information please contact Helen Mangan on Phone: (07) 4972 5862.
A variety of acrylic, pastel, oil, watercolour and mixed media paintings and small cards will be available.
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Giant Irish Book Sale |
Date: 15 March 2008
Venue: Chanel College, Gladstone.
Contact Details: For more information please contact Katrianne Butterworth at Chanel College.
To be held at Chanel College from 10.00am until 3.00pm. The day will include a sausage sizzle, Devonshire tea and soft drinks.
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True Stories |
Date: 15 March 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre.
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning 8.00pm.
Rio Tinto Alcan brings you Bangarra Dance Company's brand new work entitled 'True Stories'. Bangarra's reputation as one of the most exciting contemporary dance companies in Australia and one of our country's leading performing arts exports takes yet another leap forward, exploring the unending inspiration of Australia's Indigenous culture.
This production is proudly sponsored by Win Television.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$35.00
Friends …………….……...$28.00
Pensioners………………..$30.00
Students ……….…………$15.00
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46th Annual Gladstone Harbour Festival |
Date: 16 - 22 March 2008
Venue: Gladstone Marina
Contact Details: For more details, the full programme available online at www.gladstonefestival.com. Or please contact The Gladstone Festivals and Events on Phone: (07) 4972 5111 or email info@gladstonefestival.com
A weeklong event consisting of free nightly entertainment, rides, show side alley, games, food stalls and markets. The festival concludes with the Brisbane to Gladstone Yacht race. Free Entry to Marina Stage Events, however Festhouse Events attract an entry fee. Entertainers for the 2008 Festival include; Elton John Tribute Show, Hypnotist Shane St James, Vegas Variety Spectacular, Dorothy the Dinosaurs Dance Party, The Rolling Stones Experience, The Killer Queen Show.
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Coconet Classic |
Date: 21 - 23 March 2008
Venue: Tannum Sands
Contact Details: For more information please contact Danielle Straatmans on Phone: 1300 664 907 or Email: danielle@coconet.net.au
The Coconet Classic is now one of the largest Kite surfing competitions in Australia, and this year there will also be a Battle of the Bands, Skate/BMX/Inline and Scooter competition in this weekend event. Other attractions include the Sunday markets, live music and the massive after party. There is also free face painting for the kids, sandcastle building competitions, t-shirt painting comps, a huge charity raffle (valued at over $3000) and loads more action. A DVD of the event will also be filmed, with intent to have it aired on Fox fuel, and sold with every copy of the Kiteboarder Magazine for a designated issue.
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Easter Street Parade |
Date: 21 March 2008
Venue: Goondoon Street, ending at the Gladstone Marina.
An Annual event held on Goondoon Street every Good Friday where local businesses and community groups enter in Parade Floats.
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Gladstone Railway Heritage Centre |
Date: 21 - 22 March 2008
Venue: Auckland Point, Gladstone
Contact Details: For more information please feel free to contact Neville Robertson-Hughes on Phone: 0418 154 960; (07) 4979 2693 or call Queensland Rail on (07) 49764280.
There will be a display of Gladstone and District rail history through 200 frame photographs and memorabilia. There will also be a 14 metre ‘Ho’ model train layout and ‘N’ gauge layout. Entry is free for this ideal for children event and free guided tours are available.
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Gladstone City Harbour Cruise |
Date: 22 March 2008
Venue: Cruise Departs from the slipway next to Urangan Fisheries.
Contact Details: Tickets are available from Marnie on Phone: (07) 4978 0777, or Christine on Phone: (07) 4978 1866.
The Gladstone Gator’s Master Softball team is holding a fundraiser Harbour Cruise from 7pm till 12pm on Saturday 22nd. The cost is $30 per person with a light supper provided and heaps of singing, dancing and partying, with number boards and vodka jelly shots.
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Jazz and Shiraz |
Date: 23 March 2008
Contact Details: For enquiries and bookings please Phone: (07) 4972 5111. Entertainment is to be advised however headline act will be James Morrison.
Tickets are available from Jetset Gladstone, Goondoon Street or Gladstone Festivals and Events Office at the Marina. Doors open at 4pm and entertainment commences from 5pm. Tickets $55 or $500 for a table of 10.
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Cracow Bulls 'n' Barrels |
Date: 29 - 30 March 2008
Venue: Cracow Horse Sports Grounds, Eidsvold Road.
Contact Details: Mobile: 0427 024 255 or Email cracowrodeo@yahoo.com.au
Gates open at 4.00pm.
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Lake Callide Family Fishing Classic |
Date: 29 - 30 March 2008
Venue: Lake Callide, Biloela
Contact Details: For more information please contact Wayne Hill on Phone: (07) 4992 3845.
Great fishing competition for the whole family. camping friday to saturday with beer and BBQ! Bookings for entries can be made at Creek to Coast Tackle Shop on the day.
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Events April 2008
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Circus Oz |
Date: 2 April 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 8.00pm. They’re bold. They’re brash. They’re brawny… and they’re back! Circus Oz returns with their latest energetic extravaganza packed full of mind-boggling feats and zany characters. These daredevils deliver a rock ‘n’ roll, animal-free circus that’s anything but typical. Propelled by the psychedelic sounds of a live band, each cheeky act tops the last. Circus Oz is proudly brought to you by the Commonwealth Bank and is supported by Southern Cross Ten and 4CC.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$35.00
Friends …………….……...$28.00
Pensioners………………..$28.00
Students ……….…………$25.00
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Commerce Queensland's Networking at Night |
Date: 3 April 2008
Contact Details: To RSVP, please contact the Rockhampton office on (07) 4922 1278 or email; Rockhampton@commerceqld.com.au
The Networking Night (formerly known as Business after Hours) is aimed at providing a social and relaxed atmosphere outside of work hours for business men and women to network. The night includes few speeches to thank sponsors and the occasional business card draws, however the night is really about creating business opportunities and growth for the region. The event will run from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, and tickets will cost $35 for members and $55 for non-members.
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Multicultural Song and Dance Competition |
Date: 12 April 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Beginning at 6.30pm.
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Monto Show Ball |
Date: 19 April 2008
Venue: Monto Shire Hall
Contact Details: Beryl Avis on Phone: (07) 4167 2171
The Monto Show Ball is to be held at the Monto Shire hall. The night will include Showgirl Judging and Cotton Creations.
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Anzac Day Remberance Ceremony |
Date: 25 April 2008
Venue: Anzac Park, Tank Street, Gladstone.
Contact Details: For more information please contact Peter Young on Phone: (07) 4972 3211 or Mobile: 0408 753 420.
The annual Anzac Day Ceremony is held from 5.25am to 12.00pm. The Dawn Service commences from The Valley Shopping Centre with Thistle Pipe Band and concludes at Anzac Park. The Main Parade commences at 10.30am in Goondoon Street, starting from the Gladstone City Council and concluding at Anzac Park. Free Entry.
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Anzac Weekend Solos Getaway |
Date: 25 - 27 April 2008
Venue: Tanyalla Recreation and Conference Centre, Tannum Sands
Contact Details: For more information please visit; www.gladfstonesolos.com or email gladstonesolos@yahoo.com or for bookings please phone Vicki Nunn on Mobile: 0424 433 772 or After Hours: (07) 4972 4729.
This event for Christian singles commences at 12.00 noon and will include a special guest Christian comedian Mark Gladman and will be a great weekend of fun, fellowship and friendship. The cost for the weekend is $145 and includes accommodation and food.
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Captain Creek Professional Rodeo |
Date: 26 April 2008
Venue: Captain Creek Sport and Recreation Grounds
Contact Details: For more information please contact: Betty Wait on Phone: (07) 4974 9105 or Email: creekers@westnet.com.au
Junior rides and slack held from 2pm to 8pm, with the band kicking in from 8pm to 1am. The weekend will include market stalls, amusement rides, a bar, hot food available, horses, a ladies barrel race and plenty of thrills and spills! Overnight camping is available at no cost and a hot breakfast is provided on Sunday.
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Flamenco Fire |
Date: 26 April 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre.
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 8.00pm. GTC Financial brings us a beautifully crafted show that reveals the flamenco art form in all of its guises. Since 1999, Flamenco Fire has been thrilling audiences all around Australia with a heady mix of traditional and contemporary flamenco music, dance and song. They have been through Gladstone before and anyone who was lucky enough to see them will testify to the amazing performance. This production will again be supported by Win Television.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$25.00
Friends …………….……...$18.00
Pensioners………………..$20.00
Students ……….…………$12.00
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Monto Show |
Date: 26 - 27 April 2008
Venue: Monto Showgrounds
Contact Details: Bill Avis on Phone: (07) 4167 2171.
Activities include campdraft, jumping and other horse events, prime cattle, stud cattle and young judges and poultry, goats, dogs, chainsaw and woodchop events. Sections in the pavilion for produce, handcraft, art, horticulture, cooking and photography. Australia’s living history will be on display and Professor Wallace Puppets on hand to entertain the children.
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Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow |
Date: 29 April 2008
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 8.00pm. Featuring a roll call of the most fabulously funny home-grown comedians and overseas guest artists from the 2008 Comedy Festival, the Roadshow delivers an entertaining and outrageous night out. These guys and gals come through Gladstone every year and the wet-your-pants-funny show has been known to sell out, so you will need to get in quick for this one. Thanks again to Southern Cross Ten and 4CC for their continued support.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$35.00
Friends …………….……...$28.00
Pensioners………………..$30.00
Students ……….…………$20.00
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Events May 2008
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Monto Annual Cattle Drive |
Date: 3 - 4 May 2008
Venue: Roth's Property, Roths Road, Monto
Contact Details: Barry Mundt on 4166 1817or Peter Kirkwood on 4166 2181
Mount up is the call, and the cattle drive begins from Les and Rhonda Roth's property up Roths Road, around ten clicks from Monto. We then leisurely pace through the Coominglah Forestry to the first stop for an afternoon of novelty events, yarns, story telling, bush poetry and lively country music. Retire for the evening after a traditional drovers dinner of beef stew and damper, then for dessert plum pudding washed down with billy tea with its distinctive gum leaf flavour. Crawl into your swag and doze off to the sounds of the night, camping out in the open forest ready to wake on Sunday morning for the return trip. Costs are $100 for adults, $55 for children aged 9 to 15years, with family and concession discounts available. There will be free camping at Monto Showgrounds Friday and Sunday night, with meals for visitors on Saturday night at $12.
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Ubobo Mountain Challenge and Family Fun Run |
Date: 3 May 2008
Venue: Mt Robert, Boyne Valley.
Contact Details: For more information please contact The Ubobo Progress Association on Phone: (07) 4974 1220 or contact Glenda Hammond on Phone: (07) 4975 6990 or Mobile: 0417 006 256.
Fill your May Day long weekend with loads of entertainment, family fun runs and an energising 5.2kms Mountain Challenge. Plus the chance of winning prizes and cash worth up to $3,500.
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Agnes Water Triathalon |
Date: 4 May 2008
Venue: Thomas Jeffery Park, Agnes Water
Contact Details: Noel Watson 4974 9596
The main event course covers a 750m swim, 20km cycle and a 5km run. The Come n Tri event covers a shorter course of 375m swim, 10km cycle and 2.5km run. Both courses can be completed as an individual race or in teams. Register at 6.30am for a 7.30am start.
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Calliope River Historical Village Market Day |
Date: 4th May 2008
Venue: Calliope River Historical Village
Contact Details: Port Curtis Historical Society
ph: 07) 4975 7883
fax: 07) 4975 6764
email: harveyh@bigpond.com
The Calliope River Historical Village comes to life on this huge day of markets! There’s food, stalls, brick-a-brack, vegetables and plenty of rides for the kids including a pet farm and train ride. A visit to the Calliope River Historical Village is a walk down memory lane, past some of the early buildings from the area including the old pub (not used as a pub anymore), church and the Raglan Dance Hall. Entry is a gold coin donation and the markets are run from 8.00am to 4.00pm. The Calliope River Historical Village is located on the Bruce Highway, six kilometers north of Calliope and roughly 35 minutes west of Gladstone.
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Miriam Vale Rodeo |
Date: 10 May 2008
Venue: Miriam Vale Rodeo Grounds.
Contact Details: For further information please contact Catherine Castle, President on Phone: (07) 49745024.
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Mothers Day Markets |
Date: 10 May 2007
Venue: Miriam Vale Lions Park
Contact Details: Pam Cawthray on Phone: (07) 4974 5237.
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Callide Valley Show |
Date: 16-17 May 2007
Venue: Biloela Showgrounds, Biloela
Contact Details: Biloela Information Centre on (07) 4992 2405
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Catherine Lindley's Golden Girls Fundraiser |
Date: 17 May 2008
Venue: Tondoon Gardens Visitors Room.
Contact Details: For more information please contact Helen Mangan on Phone: (07) 4972 5862.
The Golden Girls Fundraiser presents Something Old, Something New. The presentation includes a variety of acrylic, oil, pastel, watercolours, collage, pen ink, charcoal, back, smoke, eggshells, sand, foil and engraving pieces of work for show and for sale.
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Festival of Volunteers |
Date: 18 May 2008
Contact Details: For any further information please contact Andrea on Phone: (07) 4976 6300.
To be held in conjunction with National Volunteering Week and The Gladstone PCYC.
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Ben Winkelman Trio |
Date: 21 May 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 8.00pm. The Ben Winkelman Trio is an innovative and dynamic contemporary jazz piano trio, playing original repertoire that draws on diverse influences. Now we know nothing goes with jazz better than wine and cheese, so as an added extra, why not purchase a cheese platter to have during the performance? Just let the staff know when you're booking your tickets. Ben Winkelman Trio is brought to you by Faye and Liz from Remax Gold and 4CC.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$25.00
Friends …………….……...$18.00
Pensioners………………..$20.00
Students ……….…………$12.00
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1770 Festival |
Date: 22nd - 25th May 2008
Venue: 1770 Foreshore
Contact Details: Updates on the festival will be posted at www.1770festival.com.au or for more information please contact Charmaine Eyre-Thompson at agneswatervic@gladstoneregion.org.au or on 4902 1533.
The 1770 Festival is an annual four day event celebrating the birth of Queensland.
It is held along the foreshore at 1770 on the closest weekend to the landing of Lieut. James Cook at Bustard Bay in the year 1770.
This year the Festival will be held from Thursday 22nd May to Sunday 25th May and includes a variety of entertainment for the whole family.
A film night, live music, street parade, performers, an evening of comedy, markets and a fireworks display are all highlights at the Festival.
To launch the festivities, the 1770 Festival Art Exhibition Opening Night will be held at Sandcastles 1770 Motel & Resort on Thursday Night, 22nd May.
Southern Cross Retreat will host the Film Night on Friday showing variety of films, both imported and local.
A street parade kicks off the entertainment for Saturday, followed by a re-enactment of the landing of Cook and Crew.
A vast line-up of entertainment is also planned for Saturday ranging from young dancers, solo acts and contemporary bands suitable for both children and adults.
An impressive fireworks display over beautiful Bustard Bay will introduce the exciting entertainment program for Saturday night.
Lisa Hunt and her 5 piece band, all the way from the USA will be headlining the Festival with a night of Soul… Sweet Soul Music.
Lisa is an international Star who has been winning rave reviews everywhere and will also be a headliner at the Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival in March.
The markets will be held on the 24th and 25th May, 2008 with trading from 9am through to 11pm on Saturday and 9am to 4pm on Sunday.
The 1770 Festival has been the winner of the Central Queensland and Southern Reef Tourism Awards, Most Significant Festivals and Events 2 years in a row
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Red Shield Appeal |
Date: 24 May 2008
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Events June 2008
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Eco Fest 10 Year Celebration |
Date: 1 June 2008
Venue: Gladstone Tondoon Botanic Gardens
The Annual Eco Fest celebrations are held from 9.00 am to 3.00 pm. This family fun day is free entry and includes a variety of live entertainment, workshops, displays and activities.
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Star of the Sea Parish Ball |
Date: 14 June 2008
Venue: PCYC, Yarroon Street.
Contact Details: For more information please Phone: (07) 4972 0125.
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Mount Larcom District Show |
Date: 21 June 2008
Venue: Mount Larcom
Contact Details: For more information please Contact the Mt. Larcom Show Society on Phone: (07) 4975 1170. Or contact the Secretary Jenny Grother, on Phone: (07) 4975 1153 or Phone: (07) 4975 1450.
The Mount Larcom shown is the only agricultural show in the Calliope Shire.
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Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat |
Date: 23 June 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 10.00am. Gladstone Communities for Children brings you this heart-felt children's production about Milli. This cute little production is certain to thrill pint-sized audiences, so if you've got kiddies or grand-kiddies, don't miss Milli, Jack and the Dancing Cat.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$12.00
Friends …………….……...$ 9.00
Pensioners………………..$ 9.00
Children u/15 ……….….…$ 8.00
School Groups …………...$ 7.00
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Events July 2008
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Shirley Valentine |
Date: 9 July 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 8.00pm. Shirley Valentine, starring Glenda Linscott (star of Prisoner and Murder Call), is a funny yet moving piece of theatre by award winning playwright, Willy Russell. Shirley Valentine is about escape. It takes the form of a monologue by a 42 year old Liverpool mother and housewife, before and after a transforming holiday to Greece. Willy Russell wonderfully portrays, with humour, sympathy and insight, a woman breaking out of the mould cast for her by society. Shirley Valentine is proudly presented thanks to Win Television and 4CC.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$27.00
Friends …………….……...$22.00
Pensioners………………..$25.00
Students ……….…………$15.00
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Rydges Capricorn Rally |
Date: 12 July 2008
Venue: Rydes Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon.
Contact Details: . For more information please feel free to contact Rydges Capricorn Resort Marketing Manager, on Phone: (07) 4939 5111 or Fax: (07) 4925 2542 or visit the websites: www.rydges.com/capricorn www.capricorngolf.com.au
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Meteors Christmas Party in July |
Date: 18 July 2008
Venue: Meteors Sports Club, Glenlyon Road.
Contact Details: For more information please contact Dot on Phone: (07) 49 791 871 or Tania on Phone: (07) 4979 4574.
Come join the great bunch from Meteors hockey club for their Christmas in July celebrations! The Party will have a festive smorgasbord feast including roasts and plum pudding, as well as heaps of prizes and presents to be given away, including one for best dressed. The party kicks off at 6pm with dinner, followed by trivia from 7:30pm to 9:30pm, then dance the night away with the DJ till 12pm! Tickets are $25 per person which includes your meal, trivia, and a free drink of wine, beer or soft drink on arrival. Licensed event.
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PCYC Week |
Date: 19 July 2008
Venue: Gladstone PCYC, Yarroon Street.
Contact Details: For more information please Phone: (07) 4972 3122.
A list of activities is be to advised.
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The 9th Annual Old Wheels in Motion |
Date: 19 July, 20 July 2008
Venue: Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club Grounds, Biloela.
Contact Details: For more information please contact Mrs Cindy Cooper on Phone: (07) 4992 2400 or Mobile: 0429 383 296 or visit www.cdmpc.com.au
Come and help the Callide Dawson Machinery Preservation Club situated at the rear of the Qld Heritage Park to celebrate our nation’s glorious past, our rich heritage and the pioneering spirit of Australia! It offers exhibitors, visitors and guests the opportunity to take a walk down memory lane, whilst viewing an extraordinary collection of items from Australia’s past. Some displays include; Gold Stamping, Blacksmithing, Chainsaw demonstrations, the Tractor Pull, Steam Displays and much, much more. There will be something for everybody with busy poetry, live entertainment, an auction, and a variety of market and trade stalls.
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Charlie Earp “How To Play Golf Week” |
Date: 1 - 7 June 2008
Venue: Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon
Contact Details: Rydges Capricorn Resort Marketing Manager, Krista White on Phone: 07 4939 5111 or Fax: 07 4925 2542 or visit the websites: www.rydges.com/capricorn www.capricorngolf.com.au
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Wedding Expo |
Date: 20 July 2008
Venue: Gladstone PCYC, Yarroon Street.
Contact Details: For more information please contact Michelle on Phone: (07) 4972 5111.
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Charity Scottish Performance |
Date: 26 July 2008 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To purchase your tickets please contact the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on 4972 2822
The Gladstone Thistle Pipe Band is holding this charity evening to raise funds to buy a palliative care bed for the cancer ward at the Gladstone Hospital. This event will involve the Maryborough/Hervey Bay Thistle Pipe Band, the Queensland Country Pipes and Drums and the Gladstone Thistle Pipe Band performing a community concert live on stage. Find your foot tapping to the irresistible rhythms of their piping, drumming and dancing. The event is sponsored by 4CC, Camelot Motel, Gladstone On Time Signs and Hosking Pool Care.
Tickets:
One Price..………..……….$10.00
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Surfing Queensland Showcase |
Date: 26 July 2008
Venue: Agnes Water Main Beach
Contact Details: For further information please contact Grom at Reef 2 Beach on Phone: (07) 4974 9072.
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Wood Workers Arts and Crafts |
Date: 26 July 2008
Venue: Calliope Histrocial Village
Contact Details: For further information please phone: (07) 4975 7883.
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Kasey Chambers |
Date: 27 July 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To purchase your tickets please contact the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on 4972 2822
She's sold well over a million albums and become one of Australia's most respected female performers. For the first time fans around the country will see Kasey perform in intimate acoustic mode. Supported onstage by Shane Nicholson (her husband) and Bill Chambers - the show is a chance to experience Kasey's music and the inimitable charm of her live show - in the stripped back style she does so well.
Tickets:
One Price..………..……….$50.00
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Kransky Sisters - Three Bags Full |
Date: 29 July 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: For bookings please contact our friendly staff at the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on 4972 2822
If only you’d had the courage to visit those weird old aunts of yours years ago, you wouldn’t have had to wait until now to experience some of the joy The Kransky Sisters have to offer - a night of music and comic performance so tuned out, its tuned in! Their performance ‘Three Bags Full’ is rare, exciting, whimsical, warm and wonderfully polished entertainment, well worth your visit!
Tickets:
Adults……….…............….$25.00
Concession……….…...….$20.00
Students …………….…....$12.00
Tertiary…..………………..$20.00
Groups 10+ adults ………$20.00
Groups 10+ students……...$8.00
Family (max. 5) .….……...$66.00
QAC members….………..$15.00
QAC children...….…………$8.00
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Events August 2008
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Commerce Queensland Golf Day |
Date: TBA 2008
Contact Details: For more information, please contact the Rockhampton office on Phone: (07) 4922 1278 or email; Rockhampton@commerceqld.com.au
The Commerce Golf Day in Gladstone will be aimed at giving the attendees maximum opportunity to network. In 2006/07 a similar event was held in Gracemere and it was found that those who attended were very happy with the day as it was an intimate group & they were able to create relationships with other business people. Fees are yet to be confirmed.
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Interact Trivia Night |
Date: 1 August 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: For bookings please contact Gladstone State High School on 4976 6161
Gladstone State High School's Interact Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Gladstone Port Curtis, is holding a Trivia Night as a fundraiser for the Queensland Cancer Council. Come and join this fun, social, exciting event. It is the perfect opportunity to make some new friends and win some prizes.
Tickets:
All $10.00. Available from Gladstone State High School 4976 6161
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Wartburg Bush Festival |
Date: TBA 2008
Contact Details: For further information please contact Kim on Phone: (07) 4156 6205 or visit www.wartburgbushfestival.com
Festival features horse racing, art and craft stalls, markets and trades stores, live music and fireworks.
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Clinton State School Fair |
Date: 3 August 2008
Venue: Clinton State School
Contact Details: Laurie Fabling on 49 783 273 or 0402 812 895.
Clinton state schools fair will feature rides, stalls, raffles, games, food and drinks. Entry is from 10am to 2pm.
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Gladstone Multicultural Festival - Unity in Diversity |
Date: 3 August 2008
Venue: Gladstone Marina
Contact Details: For more information please contact Peter O’Dwyer on Phone: (07) 4978 3820.
The Multicultural Festival offers a fun day for the whole family. Come and experience the music, dance, crafts and tastes of exotic lands right here in Gladstone. Take a trip around the world in one day and ride a camel, learn to belly-dance or learn to salsa! Greet the visitors from our sister city in Japan, and enjoy a glimpse of Bollywood. Beginning at 10am.
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Gladstone Show |
Date: 6th August 2008
Venue: Gladstone Show Grounds
Contact Details: Gladstone Show Society on Mobile: 0407 720 172. or 49721453
From 9.00am to 11pm. This annual show provides fun and entertainment for the entire family, with rides, side show alley, local arts and crafts and a fireworks show on the Wednesday evening. Entry fee applicable.
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IICA Gladstone Table Top Exhibition |
Date: 7 August 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: Leanne Buchholz:-
lbuchholz@westnet.com.au
The Institute of Instrumentation Control and Automation (IICA) will hold a free public expo on all things technological on 7 August at Gladstone Entertainment Centre from 3pm to 7pm. If you are currently employed or looking at a career as an engineer, electrician, instrument technician or tradesperson, this will give you a chance to see all the latest and greatest technologies from local, interstate and international companies. It also offers a great networking opportunity to meet with like-minded people in the instrumentation industry. Admission is free and finger food and drinks will be available throughout the day. There will also be lucky door prizes donated by the vendors. To find out more information or to register, log onto www.iica.o rg.au. Registration is not essential.
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Avis Qantaslink Clubmode - The Beatnix |
Date: 8 Aug 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: For bookings please call the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on 4972 2822
Known as the best Beatles tribute band in Australia, The Beatnix will entertain with all the hits, including A Hard Days Night, Yellow Submarine, Let It Be, Can’t Buy Me Love, Twist and Shout and many, many more. The Avis Qantaslink ClubMode series is Gladstone's hottest live entertainment option, catering specifically to the over 25s market. The audience is seated at tables on the main stage, with bars operating for the purchase of beverages throughout the performance. At time of booking, guests are invited to purchase a light hot supper which will be served to their table to help enhance the evening. There will be pre-show entertainment from 7pm, with The Beatnix starting at 8pm. The Avis Qantaslink ClubMode series is sponsored by Rydges Gladstone, Channel Ten and 4CC.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$24.50
Friends…………….………$19.50
Supper……………………...$8.50
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Monto Annual Cattle Drive |
Date: 9th & 10th of August 2008
Venue: Les and Rhonda Roth's property up on Roth’s Road
Contact Details: Barry Mundt on Phone: (07) 4166 1817 or Peter Kirkwood on Phone: (07) 4166 2181.
The cattle drive begins from Les and Rhonda Roth's property up on Roth’s Road, around ten clicks from Monto. The drive will comprise of a leisurely pace through the Coominglah Forestry to the first stop for an afternoon of novelty events, yarns, storytelling, bush poetry and lively country music. Retire for the evening after a traditional drover’s dinner of beef stew and damper, then for dessert plum pudding washed down with billy tea with its distinctive gum leaf flavour. Crawl into your swag and doze off to the sounds of the night, camping out in the open forest ready to wake on Sunday morning for the return trip. Costs are $100 for adults, $55 for children aged 9 to 15years, with family and concession discounts available. There will be free camping at Monto Showgrounds Friday and Sunday night, with meals for visitors on Saturday night at $12.
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Benaraby State School Country Fair |
Date: 10 August 2008
Venue: O'Connor Road, Benaraby State School
Contact Details: For more information please contact . Janey Scarth-Johnson on 0438189746 or 07 49737902
4CC will be providing live coverage with this day being packed with loads of fun and action for the kids with old MacDonald’s farm, face painting, and a variety of rides including the giant super slide jumping castles king flier giant swing and the popular Jurassic sizzler. More than 50 market stalls will be selling their wares and array of other displays. - Curtis coast cruisers swap n show, hot rods and vintage cars, Blazer and the rural fire brigade display, belly dancers, snake display and many more. Food and drink stalls, show bags, raffles, lucky gate prize, Fathers day raffles plus entertainment by Tracey Lea & Strictly Ballroom. Gates open at 9.00am till 3.00pm This is the schools only fund raising event, come along for a great family day out. Entry Fee - Adult’s $2.00 children free
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Sotherton Fashion Design Awards |
Date: Sothertons Fashion Design 2008
Contact Details: Steve Marsten or Tina Zawila of Sothertons, on Phone: 4972 1300 or email: sothertons@sothertonsgladstone.com.au
The Sothertons Fashion Design Awards allows the talented and innovative fashion designers in our region to gain exposure to the potential market and also to gain valuable experience in a competitive arena. All proceeds raised from this event are donated to charity. More details will be released closer to the event.
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Morning Melodies - Best of British Pops |
Date: 12 August 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: For bookings please contact the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on 4972 2822
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The New Dorothy the Dinosaur Show |
Date: 13 August 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: Please contact the Gladstone Entertainment Centre on 4972 2822 to purchase your tickets.
If you've seen Dorothy's hit show on the ABC television channel then you're not going to want to miss this. The New Dorothy the Dinosaur show is a great new way to experience The Wiggles music and entertain your children. This is a fun packed all singing, all dancing, colorful, theatrical experience.
Tickets:
One Price……………..……….$15.00
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Moura Coal and Country Festival |
Date: 16 - 23 August 2008
Contact Details: For more information please contact Maureen Clancy on Mobile: 0419 722 189.
One of the most successful festivals in Queensland is celebrating its 37th year in 2008 with a week long Festival starting with the ball on the 16th and crowning of the Festival Entrant of the Year winner as well as Fundraiser of the Year. During the week there is daily activities including touch football competition, motorcross events, a family fun day, cent sale, under 5's day in the park, high schools challenge rugby league carnival, junior league carnival, soccer carnival, art competition, decorated bike competition, community concert and a special church service. The 22nd, 23rd August are our main festival days, APRA Rodeo, QLD Coal Shovelling Titles, Roof Bolting Titles, Wood Chopping Events, Street Parade, Numerous Demonstrations and Live Entertainment just to name a few of the happenings.
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Relay For Life |
Date: 16 - 17 August 2008
Venue: Chanel College Oval
Contact Details: For more information please Phone: 1300 65 65 85 or visit www.relayforlife.org.au
Relay for Life is an overnight team event to raise funds for the Queensland Cancer Fund. Participants have lots of fun as they challenge themselves to complete a relay style walk or run. Entertainment, spot prizes and a collage of colourful tents create a festive atmosphere. Get your friends, colleagues and family together in teams of 10 to 15 and come join in the fun.
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Seaspray Rydges Capricorn Half Iron Man |
Date: 17 August 2008
Venue: Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon.
Contact Details: For more information please contact Rydges Capricorn Resort Marketing Manager on Phone: (07) 4939 5111 or Fax: (07) 4925 2542 or visit the websites: www.rydges.com/capricorn www.capricorngolf.com.au
This event is to be held at Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon. For more information please contact Rydges Capricorn Resort Marketing Manager on Phone (07)4939 5111 or Fax (07) 4925 2542 or visit the websites:www.rydges.com/capricorn www.capricorngolf.com.au
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Gladstone Eisteddfod |
Date: 22 - 28 August 2008
Venue: The Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: For more information please phone the Eisteddfod Group Secretary on Phone: (07) 4972 7131.
The Gladstone Eisteddfod is an annual competition that hosts the local enthusiasts of Speech and Drama, Instrumental and Dance.
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Rosedale School Fete |
Date: 23 August 2008
Venue: Rosedale State School, 21 James St, Rosedale
Contact Details: Rosedale School for more information on Phone: (07) 4956 5777.
Rosedale School is located on the left at the Rosedale Crossroads on Rosedale Road.
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Calliope River Historical Village Market Day |
Date: 24th August 2008
Venue: Calliope River Historical Village
Contact Details: Port Curtis Historical Society
ph: 07) 4975 7883
fax: 07) 4975 6764
email: harveyh@bigpond.com
The Calliope River Historical Village comes to life on this huge day of markets! There’s food, stalls, brick-a-brack, vegetables and plenty of rides for the kids including a pet farm and train ride. A visit to the Calliope River Historical Village is a walk down memory lane, past some of the early buildings from the area including the old pub (not used as a pub anymore), church and the Raglan Dance Hall. Entry is a gold coin donation and the markets are run from 8.00am to 4.00pm. The Calliope River Historical Village is located on the Bruce Highway, six kilometers north of Calliope and roughly 35 minutes west of Gladstone.
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Possum Magic |
Date: 29 - 30 August 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Surely we all remember Possum Magic! Based on Mem Fox’s classic picture book, the stage production of Possum Magic has been stylishly embellished into a rollicking Australian musical – complete with lamingtons, pavlovas and vegemite sandwiches! Since the world premiere season in 1990, it has become the most successful Australian musical for children ever produced for the stage. This performance is proudly supported by Southern Cross Ten.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$12.00
Friends …………….……...$ 9.00
Pensioners………………..$ 9.00
Children u/15 ……….….…$ 8.00
School Groups ……. …....$ 7.00
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Pat O’Driscoll Real Estate Tropical Auto Group Golf Classic |
Date: 30 July -3 August 2008
Venue: Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon
Contact Details: Rydges Capricorn Resort Marketing Manager, Krista White on Phone: 07 4939 5111 or Fax: 07 4925 2542 or visit the websites: www.rydges.com/capricorn www.capricorngolf.com.au
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Gladstone Eisteddfod: Speech and Drama Section |
Date: 31 August - 5 September 2008
Venue: The Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: For more information please phone the Eisteddfod Group Secretary on Phone: (07) 4972 7131.
The Gladstone Eisteddfod is an annual competition that hosts the local enthusiasts of Speech and Drama, Instrumental and Dance.
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Events September 2008
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Agnes Water Family Fun Day |
Date: TBA 2008
Venue: Agnes Water Surf Club
Contact Details: For further details please contact Margaret Lloyd from the Youth Group on Phone: (07) 4974 9418 or Email: mlloyd@dodo.com.au
Event held in aid of the National Child Protection week.
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Bomber Golf Classic Tournament |
Date: TBA 2008
Venue: 1770 Golf Course, Agnes Water.
Contact Details: For more information please contact the 1770 Golf Course on Phone: (07) 4974 9663.
The Bomber Classic Tournament is golf at its finest! Details are to be confirmed closer to the date.
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Gladstone Kart Club September Race Meeting |
Date: 01 September 2008
Venue: Gladstone Kart Track - Formula K Raceway
Contact Details: www.gladstonekartclub.com.au
The Gladstone Kart Club will be holding its September race meeting on Saturday the 1st September at Formula K raceway on Benaraby Road. Entry is free with racing from 3pm. Bar and Canteen will be operating so come and witness some of Gladstone's best racing action. For more information visit the clubs website - www.gladstonekartclub.com.au
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Child Protection Week |
Date: 2nd - 8th September 2008
Venue: Gladstone Golf Club
Contact Details: Jennifer Williams
Gladstone Health Service
Phone 49763366
To kick off child protection week there is a Breakfast organised at the Gladstone Golf Club with guest speaker Hetty Johnston foundation member of Bravehearts. For further details contact Jennifer Williams at the Child Health Centre on 49763335
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Gladstone Area Water Board Seafood Festival |
Date: 7 September 2008
Venue: Gladstone Marina, Bryan Jordan Drive
Contact Details: Gladstone Festival and Events on 07 4972 5111 or email: info@gladstonefestival.com
Annual Event. 10.00am to 4.00pm. Come along and enjoy a variety of fresh seafood prepared by our local eateries, wines from the region and continuous on and off stage entertainment, including red claw auctions and races, amusement rides and market stalls. Free Entry.
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Grant Collins Percussionist |
Date: 9 September 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 8.00pm. Internationally renowned solo drum set performer, Grant Collins, brings his incredible ‘One Man Percussion Orchestra’ show to Gladstone. Grant’s vivacious and dynamic show is a reflection of his infatuation with the drums, which has seen him tour and perform as an international artist at many concert halls across the globe. Not only does Grant attack the boundaries of a solo performer, he also pushes the restrictions of his instrument to create ground-breaking ingenious works. This performance is sponsored by 4CC.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$15.00
Friends …………….……...$12.00
Pensioners………………..$15.00
Students ……….…………$15.00
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Holden Scramble |
Date: 14 September 2008
Venue: Rydges Capricorn Resort, Yeppoon
Contact Details: Rydges Capricorn Resort Marketing Manager, Krista White on Phone: 07 4939 5111 or Fax: 07 4925 2542 or visit the websites: www.rydges.com/capricorn www.capricorngolf.com.au
Championship Golf course.
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Travelling North |
Date: 18 September 2008
Venue: Gladstone Entertainment Centre
Contact Details: To book tickets you can:
Phone the box office on 49 722 822 with credit card details; or
Email: gecadmin@gladent.qld.gov.au; or
Visit the box office at 58 Goondoon Street with cash, card or cheque
Beginning at 8.00pm. Before the sea-changers and grey nomads began heading north, David Williamson wrote his gentle comedy of Frank and Frances, two retirees who decide to sell up and spend their final years together in the tropics of Central Queensland and 'up-North'. This heartwarming, funny and poignant play stars Terence Donovan who is not only the father of 1980s TV and singing sensation Jason Donovan, but also starred in Division 4, Neighbours, Prisoner, Cop Shop, Sons and Daughters and more.
Tickets:
Adults……………..……….$30.00
Friends …………….……...$23.00
Pensioners………………..$25.00
Students ……….…………$15.00
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Bomber Golf Classic Tournament |
Date: 2 September 2008
Venue: 1770 Golf Course, Agnes Water
Contact Details: 1770 Golf Course on Phone: (07) 4974 9663.
The Bomber Classic Tournament is golf at its finest! Details are to be confirmed closer to the date.
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Waterfront Artist Exhibition |
Date: 20 September 2008
Venue: Tondoon Botanic Gardens
Contact Details: For more information please contact Helen Mangan on Phone: (07) 4972 5862.
The Waterfront Artist Exhibition includes 19 local artists work on display and for sale at the Tondoon Botanical Gardens. A variety of acrylic, pastel, oil, watercolour and mixed media paintings and small cards will be available.
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2008 Landcare State Conference |
Date: 21 - 24 September 2008
Venue: Monto
Contact Details: For more information please contact Les Turner on Phone: (07) 4167 2291 or keep checking the Monto website for updates at; http://www.monto.qld.gov.au/
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Gladstone Eisteddfod: Dance Section |
Date: 21 - 26 September 2008
Venue: The Gladstone Entertainmenrt Centre
Contact Details: For more information please phone the Eisteddfod Group Secretary on Phone: (07) 4972 7131.
The Gladstone Eisteddfod is an annual competition that hosts the local enthusiasts of Speech and Drama, Instrumental and Dance.
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Calliope River Historical Village Market Day |
Date: 28th September 2008
Venue: Calliope River Historical Village
Contact Details: Port Curtis Historical Society
ph: 07) 4975 7883
fax: 07) 4975 6764
email: harveyh@bigpond.com
The Calliope River Historical Village comes to life on this huge day of markets! There’s food, stalls, brick-a-brack, vegetables and plenty of rides for the kids including a pet farm and train ride. A visit to the Calliope River Historical Village is a walk down memory lane, past some of the early buildings from the area including the old pub (not used as a pub anymore), church and the Raglan Dance Hall. Entry is a gold coin donation and the markets are run from 8.00am to 4.00pm. The Calliope River Historical Village is located on the Bruce Highway, six kilometers north of Calliope and roughly 35 minutes west of Gladstone.
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