WEEK 1

Sat 1 Oct
Hellraisers of Insanity
Extreme Monster Trucks
Stockland Park, Kawana Waters
Gates open at 6pm
They’re insane. They’re outta control. They’re The Hellraisers of Insanity.
One Extreme night of non stop crazy thrills, spills and stunt action galore!
Brace yourself for insane motorcycle stunts, mind blowing car stunts, roll over trucks, in one huge night of high octane family excitement not to miss.

Stunts Hotline 0458 STUNTS
TICKETS:
Adults (16+) $40
Students (12 to 15) $30
Kids under 12 (3 to 11) $25
Family $120 (2 Adults + 2 Kids 3-11)
Under 3 free

Sat 1 Oct
Manhattan Short Film Festival
The J Noosa
6.30pm - Bar opens for 7.30pm start
An extraordinary global event takes place the week of September 25th to October 2nd 2011 when over 100,000 people in over 250 cities across six continents gather in Cinemas, Galleries, Universities, Museums and Cafes for one purpose...to view and vote on our Finalists' Films in the Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival.

Filmgoers in Noosa will unite with audiences in over 200 cities spanning six continents to view and judge the work of established as well as the next generation, of filmmakers from around the world when the 13th Annual MANHATTAN SHORT Film Festival screens this Sat

Tickets: $15 Adult or $13 Concession
All persons under 18yrs must be accompanied by an adult.
More info: www.thej.com.au or phone 5455 4455

Sunday 2 Oct
Pleasant Sunday Afternoon Concert
CCSA Hall, Nutley St, Caloundra
2pm
The final concert in the Pleasant Sunday Afternoon concert series for 2011 will be at 2pm on Sunday Oct 2nd, in the CCSA Hall, Nutley St., Caloundra.

There'll be lots of talent, fun, variety, profit and hopefully lots of happy people enjoying this concert.
The line-up of artists includes the multi-award winning and talented Bush Poet Noel Stallard (see photo), the Caloundra Chorale Ensemble singing 2 Medleys of some favourite songs, the Helen Worthington Trio called Moon Lily Singers, the irrepressible Richard Chiverell who will act out some funny Donald Swan and Michael Flanders tunes (including "Have Some Madiera, M'Dear"), Guitarist/Singer Christine Keenan, a "Dream Three" singing/guitar group, and regular performers Bev Gourlay, Aart Schouten with Neil Booth at the grand piano.

Completing the great variety will be duets by young dancers from the En Pointe Dance school.
For further information, check out
www.caloundrachorale.com.au or call Bev on 5444 8675

WEEK 2

Thu 6 Oct @ 8pm
Sunshine Coast Blues Club
Royal George Hotel
Currie St Nambour
1st Thursday of the month
Since the first meeting at the Royal George Hotel in Feb 06 , the Sunshine Coast Blues Club has provided members & visitors with a simple & successful recipe. The regular audience is always there by 8pm to see the Blues Club “House Band” start the night with a set of blues favourites. Al Hensley (piano) & Bob Lee (double bass) enjoy the opportunity to present some lesser known & seldom performed blues to a receptive audience. Al’s encyclopaedic knowledge of the blues, plus his willingness to share his knowledge, makes each performance an education for club members. The house band is rounded out with Aaron Giffin on guitar, Joanne Lee on drums & Fabio Brecciaroli joining in on blues harp.
The Nambour Blues Club has quietly established itself as a welcome event on the first Thursday of each month. The combination of dependable quality music from the house band & the regular performers, plus the unexpected & surprising contributions from guest jammers, makes for a great night of Blues in Nambour.
Keep up with the latest local blues news here >>
http://www.myspace.com/sunshinecoastbluesclub

Fri 7 Oct
The Australian Voices - Summer Moon
Spectacular New Choral - Theatre Experience
Premieres at Nambour Civic Centre

The Australia Voices is a recognised as one the finest classical ensembles in the world with international awards including Multiple Gold Medals at World Choir Games and First Prizes are the Choir of the world competition.

SUMMER MOON is the stellar new cross-genre, choral-theatre experience showcasing the exquisite a cappella sounds of The Australian Voices. An epic composition, it forges new musical dimensions and explores new frontiers in choral excellence. The production is set to astonish audiences with its premiere at Nambour Civic Centre.
Set in a compelling, contemporary context, SUMMER MOON is a classical story of longing... love found and lost... and love everlasting. This inspirational performance proves that when true hearts connect, love will find a way even in the most unlikely circumstances. Brisbane writer, Venero Armanno, and Artistic Director of The Australian Voices, Gordon Hamilton, collaborated in authoring this stunning new piece.

Tickets: $40 Adult | Group 5+ $37
$35 Concession | $30 Child/Student
Bookings Ph: 5475 7777 or go to:
www.nambourciviccentre.com.au

Fri 7, Sat 8, Sun 9 Oct
Caloundra Music Festival 2011
Kings Beach, Caloundra
The 5th annual Caloundra Music Festival will be held over the weekend of 7-9 October. This not for profit family-friendly community event celebrates the environment, cultural achievements and community pride of the Caloundra area. The beautiful Kings Beach and surrounds will come alive to the sounds of a diverse line-up of entertainment. A colourful street parade, roving performers, beach-side carnival, buskers, free children's entertainment and a stroll in The Village complete the experience.

Artists include: Empire of the Sun, Missy Higgins, ICEHOUSE, Eskimo Joe, Tower of Power, Booker T Jones, Allen Toussaint, Jon Cleary, Dirty Dozen Brass Ban, Little Red, Bluejuice, Baby Animals, Thirsty Merc, The Jezabels, Tex Perkins & the Dark Horses, Diesel, Richard Clapton plus many more.

This event is one of the top music festivals in Queensland and quickly developing a national reputation.  Come and join us in October where people of all ages soak up the music and party in the sun by the beach in Caloundra.

Visit www.caloundramusicfestival.com.au to see all of the artists, full program & other details.

Sat 8 Oct
October-Fest Dance
Gala Dance Evening - Dress to Impress!
Kawana Community Hall
Nanyima St Buddina
7.30pm to 11pm
If you’ve never swung, jived or rhumba’d to the sound of a big concert band – now’s your chance.

The Sunshine Coast Concert Band completes its 2011 dance season with an “October-Fest“ Dance.

Music Director Ken Chadwick has organised many new tunes for this dance, including some authentic German tunes to get the feet tapping.

Singers with this Big Band are Alan Winter, Rosie Camilleri, Bev Gourlay and Aart Schouten.

Where: Kawana Community Hall, Nanyima Street, Buddina

When: Saturday 8th October 2011 – 7.30-11.00 pm

BYO drinks, glasses, nibbles and party the night away.

Bookings are essential. Tables which seat up to 12 people can be booked and prepaid for just $120. This means that a party of 12 people can pay just $10 each for a fabulous night’s entertainment, or for a party of 10 people it’s $12 each. Individual bookings are $15 per person. Phone Helen on 5477 1037 or email to ahwinter@optusnet.com.au

So, make a booking, get out your dancing shoes, put on your party clothes and grab your friends. See you there!

Check out the Band's website www.sccb.org.au

Sat 8 Oct
Nambour Gemfest 2011
Sunshine Coast Showgrounds
Coronation Ave Nambour
9am to 4pm
160 dealers & traders stalls!
Now in it’s 5th year, Nambour Lapidary Club presents Gemfest 2011. For sale will be local & other precious stones, gems, crystals, pearls, jewellery, fossils, minerals & beads of semiprecious stones in every colour of the rainbow. It's a great time to browse and buy. Get Christmas presents & gifts for family, friends & for yourself!
Volunteers are needed for the day. if you can help out for a few hours at the event call Eve on 5476 0681.

Sat 8 Oct
Caloundra Model Railway Association
Sale & Display Day
Caloundra Arts Centre
North St Caloundra
Entry is FREE!
Visits have been organised by members of other clubs to bring their show layouts. These layouts are complete with buildings and scenery also a working LEGO rail collection and 3 large LEGO cranes. Also on show will be one of the smaller "TT" scale layout and a bookshop. This exhibit will bring back some childhood memories to many visitors.

An assortment of preloved railway rolling stock, great books and magazines, engines, track, buildings and electrics will be on sale.
This exhibition has been staged over many years and attracts a wide range of visitors from enthusiasts to beginners as well as families.
Club members will be on hand to offer friendly advice.
Light refreshments available (very tasty sausage rolls, hot & cold drinks).

Raffle of a choice of dinner at the Rydges Oasis Resort or a model train set and a Saturday family pass on the Mary Valley Heritage Railway (the Rattler).
For further information please phone 07 5499 5472

WEEK 3

Wed 12 Oct
Both Barrels Music & Westside Talent present
Kevin Bloody Wilson
Excess All Areas Tour 2011
Buderim Tavern
Burnett St Buderim

The Kevin Bloody Wilson Show is not just a concert performance, for most, it’s a full-on event! And an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list a chance to see Australia’s most unique International comedy legend.

If we were asked to nominate one individual to best define Australian humour, for most of us, the name Kevin Bloody Wilson immediately springs to mind. His recently released biography DILLIGAF, The Life And Rhymes Of Kevin Bloody Wilson is a raucous, earthy, in depth look at perhaps one of the only Australian Comedians who has not bowed to the pressures of political correctness.

Kevin Bloody Wilson’s story is remarkable. He has become a part of Australian Culture, a part of who we are and how we define ourselves. His DILLIGAF attitude is a quality to be envied.

He’s been listed in Who’s Who, his entire body of work has been preserved for future generations with the National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra and his fan base stretches from Broken Hill to Buckingham Palace.

It’s also a known fact that nobody tells Australian stories better than Kevin Bloody Wilson. His peers agree;
‘The world’s funniest Australian’€? ...Billy Connolly
‘I love Kev. My favourite is Livin’ Next Door To Alan’...Paul Hogan
‘Hello John, is the funniest song I’ve ever heard in my entire radio career’...? John Laws

Kevin Bloody Wilson is also the only international artist who can shift seamlessly between an outback pub to the hallowed halls of the London Palladium. Hot on the heels of sellout South African tour, where his average audience exceeded 2000, Kev is now heading back to Australia to recharge his batteries.

His record sales are now nudging the four million mark. Without traditional media support, all of Kevin Bloody Wilson’s albums and DVDs have achieved Gold Sales status globally, with many reaching Platinum, and one, ‘Kev’s Back’, awarded an amazing quadruple Platinum. Kev’s recordings can be found in such diverse locations as Outback Australia to Antarctica. From Big-Rig road trains to the console of Prince Charles’ Aston Martin.

It seems ironic that twenty-five years ago, Kevin Bloody Wilson was being arrested for performing his songs in public, yet on Australia Day in January 2010, he was officially nominated for Australian Of The Year for doing exactly the same thing.

Well done Kev, you’ve done us proud.
Tickets: 5453 3777
or visit www.BuderimTavern.com.au

Fri 14 to Sun 16 Oct
Sunshine Coast Home Show,
Caravan & Camping Expo
Stockland Park, Kawana Waters 
This popular annual event attracts around 14,000+ visitors over the three days, and this year will certainly be no exception with the addition of an outdoor adventure component to the event.

The event has become a major shopping experience where visitors can choose from a great range of products and services to complement and enhance their homes and lifestyles including products for the home, outdoor living, health and fitness, travel, hobbies and recreational pursuits. Whether you are thinking of building, extending, improving or rejuvenating your living space or just looking for some inspiration there will be something for you at this event.

A new part of this event for 2011 is the Caravan, Camping Expo with everything for exploring the great outdoors. There will be caravans, camper trailers, motorhomes, camping gear and more.

There will be onsite food courts, free entertainment every day and heaps of prizes to be won so don't miss a great day out for the whole family

For more information visit
www.sunshinecoasthomeshow.com.au

Fri 14 Oct
Nambour Blue Light Disco
Hungerford Hall
Nambour High School
Carroll St Nambour
Doors open 6.30pm
Disco finishes at 9.30pm
Entry: $8 - No Passouts
ALL DISCOS FULLY SUPERVISED BY POLICE - HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AT EITHER MAROOCHYDORE OR NAMBOUR.
Both Maroochydore & Nambour are now Junior Disco’s catering for only school-age children—Yr 9 & below. (Under 14) Some 14 year olds may be allowed entry—discretion upon Police Officer at door. Older children MUST produce your School ID to be able to gain entry into either disco.
No ID—NO entry. This applies only to the older children to verify to us that they are in Year 9 or under 14.
Discretion will be upon Police officers in attendance to allow entry to those on the borderline.
Next Discos:
First Friday of the month Maroochydore
2nd Friday of the month is Nambour
(ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH TO POOR BEHAVIOUR & ATTITUDES DIRECTED TO POLICE, SUPERVISORS & OTHER CHILDREN - ANYONE OFFENDING WILL BE BARRED FROM FUTURE DISCOS)
www.maroochydorebluelight.com >>

Fri 14 to Sun 23 Oct
BATS Theatre Co. Inc presents
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap
Gala Opening Night:  Fri 14 Oct at 7pm (Bookings Essential)
Other Performances: Sat 15 Oct + Fri 21 & Sat 22 Oct at 8pm
Matinees: Sun 16 & Sun 23 Oct at 2pm
Buderim War Memorial Hall
Cnr Main & Church Sts Buderim
BATS Theatre Co. Inc is thrilled to present this iconic play to audiences on the Sunshine Coast. The Mousetrap opened  in the West End of London  in 1952, and has been running continuously ever since. It has the longest initial run of any play in history, with over 24,000 performances so far. 
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of the opening of the London production, The Mousetrap is available to the amateur theatre community of Australia for a limited time only from September 2011 to December 2013.
Director Nancy Kinmond ( Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Money and Friends, Mac and Mabel) has always wanted to direct the show and when she heard it was coming up for amateur production she contacted  BATS Theatre Co. Inc and  they quickly secured the performing rights. The stellar cast includes Sharon Grimley (Influence - Noosa Arts), Richard and Sandy Luscombe and  Jason Hunt

A group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm discover there is a murderer in their midst. The suspects include the newly married couple who run the house, a spinster with a curious background, an architect who seems better equipped to be a chef, a retired Army major, a strange little man who claims his car has overturned in a drift, and a jurist who makes life miserable for everyone. Into their midst comes a policeman, who, in his attempts to find the murderer, rattles a lot of skeletons.
Another famous Agatha Christie switch finish!
Tickets: Gala Opening Night $25 (no concessions) includes pre show nibbles and glass of bubbly).
Other performances: Adult $18, Conc/Pens $16/ Members $14, School Students $12, Group Bookings 10+ $15 (group bookings must be prepaid).
Bookings: Ph: 5445 2515 or online >>www.batstheatre.com

Sat 15 Oct
Stroke & Stride
Swim/Run Series
Event time: 9am - 11am
Stockland Park, Kawana Waters
Stroke and Stride is a community focused event with short and long course events, plus a kids race - there's something for everyone!

Awesome spot prizes will be handed out at each race. Compete against other schools, clubs or squads to become the overall series Champions!
Stroke and Stride - Keeping the Aussie passion for Triathlon and Multisports alive!

Stroke & Stride upcoming Event Dates:
20th November 2011
26th January 2012
4th March 2012
1st April 2012

For more information visit www.strokeandstride.com.au

Sat 15 Oct
Beach & Bulls Classic
One night only when the bush comes to the beach!
Stockland Park, Kawana Waters
Professional Bull Riding Australia brings you the biggest outdoor stadium event ever staged in Australia.
Australia Touring Pro Division - Toughest Sport on Earth
Show time: 7pm
Gates open: 4.30pm
Tickets at www.sunshinecoastseaeagles.com.au or visit www.pbraustralia.com.au for more info

Sun 16 Oct - 3pm to 5pm
Public Forum - hosted by Buddies Refugee Support Group & Graduate Women of Qld - Sunshine Coast
Refugees – Dispelling the Myths
Lecture Theatre 1
Building K (Business) - 1st building from RHS carpark
University of the Sunshine Coast
Sippy Downs
The situation has never been so dire for asylum seekers escaping danger in their homelands and yet Australians have been coerced into believing the myth that our borders must be protected whatever the cost.

As decent Australians who believe in a fair go for all, we hope you don’t simply accept this and other such myths, but that you’re interested instead in making an informed and balanced judgement on these issues.

If so, you now have a rare opportunity to hear from a distinguished panel of experts. The panel comprises prominent lawyer - Julian Burnside AO QC, dedicated refugee advocates - Frederika Steen and Pamela Curr, experienced Brisbane journalist - Paul Syvret and amazing young refugee - Homa Forotan.
Come along and learn the facts and participate in a dynamic discussion with this respected panel.

Hosted by Buddies Refugee Support Group and Graduate Women Queensland Sunshine Coast, the forum is to be held at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs in Lecture Theatre One. Directions will be signposted.

Free Admission – a gold coin donation welcomed.
All donations go towards assisting asylum seekers living in Brisbane.
For further information, please contact 5445 3727
or 5494 2240

WEEK 4

Wed 19 Oct
Oh, What a Night!
Nambour Civic Centre Main Hall
8pm
Direct from Las Vegas & touring Australia during October

Oh What a Night! is a musical tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons -  an exciting musical revue written by Independent Motown producer and creative consultant George Solomon, and award-winning producer/director Michael Chapman with choreography by Paul Holmquist.

While the smash hit Jersey Boys is a scripted musical biography of the group, Oh What A Night! is a loving concert and tribute, which features all the original hits as well as several top 10 releases not in Broadway's Tony Award-winning hit. This includes Frankie Valli's biggest solo hit from the blockbuster film Grease! Between the score of recognisable songs, Oh What A Night! delivers informative and often hilarious banter between our stellar, high-spirited cast. Fans of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons will surely want to see Jersey Boys as well as Oh What A Night!

To this day Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons' unique and irresistible music continues to thrill all ages. The personable cast of Oh What A Night! stay true to the original recordings without trying to mimic or impersonate the group. And their interpretation of these classic hits are so true to the original recordings that it must be pointed out that the cast is singing live and not lip-syncing. The end result is a show as fresh and relevant today as it is nostalgic for the purists. The audience gets to know and love the four dynamic talents and cheer them on with each exciting, individual performance.

"Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like A Man", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "My Eyes Adored You", "Working My Way Back To You", "Let's Hang On" and "Who Loves You" are just some of the many hits you'll from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

This exhilarating musical revue has been thrilling audiences with great choreography, boundless energy, humour and, of course, instantly recognisable classic pop songs that make this show indeed.....Oh What A Night! 
Tickets: $49.50 Adults | $44.50 Group 10+
$44.50 Pensioner & Student
Bookings Ph: 5475 7777 or go to:
www.nambourciviccentre.com.au

Sat 22 Oct
2011 McDonalds Qld Open Water Swimming Championships
Lake Kawana
This State-level championship meet is an opportunity for open water swimmers to gain qualifying times to nominate for the Australian Open Water Swimming Championships in February 2012.

Spectators can attend free of charge

For more information, visit Swimming Queensland

Sat 22 & Sun 23 Oct
The Wiggles Big Birthday in the Big Tent
Stockland Park, Kawana Waters
Australia’s most loved children’s entertainers, The Wiggles are celebrating their birthday and Australia, you’re invited to the party at Stockland Park!

As the main part of the celebrations The Wiggles Big Birthday in The Big Tent is an unprecedented presentation for the super group with the venue allowing a 360 degree view of the stage in an intimate setting.

This will be one of the largest tours of this type ever staged in Australia with over 50 shows between Oct and Dec this year around the country. Staged in their unique 3000-seat intimate mode venue this will be a show with the perfect combination of your favourite songs and some fabulous new tunes that will have children, mums, dads and grandparents dancing in the aisles!
The Wiggles Big Birthday In The Big Tent will blaze a trail through more than 5 states and 11 cities from October 1, before wrapping up December 22 in Sydney. Blue Wiggle Anthony Field said, Moving out of arena’s give us the chance to get up close and personal with our Wiggly audience in the warm and friendly environment of the Wiggly Big Tent - we can’t wait for the party to start!
In 20 years, The Wiggles have sold more than 30 million DVD’s and CD’s worldwide, sold over 6 million books and recorded over 700 songs. Anthony, Murray, Jeff and Sam would like to personally invite you to the world’s longest birthday party as The Wiggles celebrate 20 unforgettable years together.

Tickets are on sale Monday 1st August at 9am from
ticketek.com.au or by phoning Ticketek on 132 849

4th Sunday of each month
Sun 23 October
10am to 3pm
ALL ABOARD!
Ride the Miniature Steam Trains!
at the Mini Train Park
Florence St Nambour
Nambour’s Best Kept Secret is out!
Little trains = a whole lotta fun!
The kids will just love it – big kids & little kids!
Presented by the Sunshine Coast Railway
Modeller’s Society

Open to the public. All ages welcome!
Great for a family fun day at the park, entertaining a group or to celebrate a child’s birthday party!
NOTE: All passengers riding the trains must wear enclosed footwear (thongs, sandals & backless shoes are not permitted)
Enquiries & more info phone 5450 8340
The Society always welcomes new members!

Don’t Miss This!
Performances are on October 19, 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 & November 2, 3, 4, 5, at 7.30pm with matinees on Oct 23, 30 & Nov 5 at 2pm.
Return to the Forbidden Planet - The Musical
Noosa Arts Theatre
Weyba Rd Noosaville
7.30pm
The Noosa Arts Musical for 2011, Return to the Forbidden Planet, blasts off on 19 October. The cast and crew will be singing in orbit for three weeks.

If you love musicals and you love the songs of the sixties, this is the show for you. Features songs such as Young Girl, Good Vibrations, Great Balls of Fire, Whose Sorry Now, All Shook Up, Wipe Out, Tell Him, It's a Man's Man's Man's World, Shake, Rattle and Roll, Born to Be Wild and Mr Spaceman.
Take a large dose of Sci-Fi, some of the grooviest tunes from the sixties and a parody of Shakespeare’s Tempest, give them a good stir and ignite. Miracle of miracles, the show is a roaring success.

Since it pipped Miss Saigon for the Olivier award for best musical in 1990 it has been thrilling audiences around the world. The Evening Standard called it a cult hit and the Daily Telegraph said it was deliriously addictive.

Director, Neil Pattenden, brings all the talent, flair and astounding imagination to this show that made his other Coast productions - Into the Woods, Pianomen, Tribute, Chicago and Blood Brothers so successful.

Some of the best Coast muso's, actors and singers strut their stuff and the muso’s form part of the cast, doing virtuoso performances upfront on stage. Stars Buderim actors and musicians, Brandon Maday and Noel Bowden.

This is a show for those that love exciting entertainment and wonderful music.

Tickets: Adult $30, Conc $26, Member/Group $24 and Child under thirteen $20. Bookings at Theatre box office 9am to noon, phone 5449 9343 or online at
www.noosaartstheatre.org.au

WEEK 5

Wed 26 Oct
The Blonde, The Brunette & The Vengeful Redhead
Nambour Civic Centre
7.30pm
The Blonde, The Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead is a one woman play which revolves around 7 characters perspectives of a particular incident. It is a very cleverly crafted script by Robert Hewitt and is wicked and funny, tender and tragic. 

An interfering neighbour, a melted ice cream and a sexy blonde are all involved in the shattering of a suburban woman’s life. You will laugh and you may cry, and you’ll certainly be left gasping at how incidences can collide to affect and alter many lives.

The Blonde, The Brunette and the Vengeful Redhead is a tour de force role in a highly engaging and entertaining piece of theatre.
Tickets: $28 Adults | $25 Group 6+ | $20 Pensioner & Student
Bookings Ph: 5475 7777 or go to:
www.nambourciviccentre.com.au

Wed 26 to Sun 30 Oct
Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival 2011
Hastings Street, Noosa Heads
Open daily from 8.30am to 5.30pm

The Noosa Triathlon is one of the most celebrated events in the Southern Hemisphere each October & is steeped in rich history & uniqueness not matched anywhere in the world.
The Noosa Triathlon Multi Sport Festival is Australia's premiere multi sport event incorporating the second largest Olympic distance triathlons in the world. The Festival brings visitors from across the globe to Noosa's sunny shores for action-packed days of sport, entertainment & events.
There's a week-long festival of swimming, cycling, running, triathlon events for everyone from 7 to 70 plus, two golf tournaments (celebrity & corporate), massive expo, corporate/VIP facilities, a Miss & Mr Noosa Model Search plus a serious After Party you'll also need to train for.
Add a whole host of high profile personalities for celebrity spotting & it's little wonder spectator numbers swell to more than 30,000 with a total of 8,500 competitors across all events.
Children are welcome. The Courier Mail Noosa Superkidz Triathlon. A children's triathlon for ages seven to 13. Children are also eligible to enter into The Noosa Journal Breakfast Fun Run, Eyeline Noosa Ocean 1000 Swim and the Cannibal Tour de Noosa Breakfast with the stars.
Disabled: There is access for guests with a disability. Disabled toilets provided. Wheelchair ramps to enter and exit the Noosa Triathlon Lifestyle Expo.
Contact USM Events or visit the website for more info.
Phone: 07 5449 0711
Email: info@usmevents.com.au
Web:  www.usmevents.com.au

Fri 28 Oct
Day for Daniel
Australia Wide
Our National Day of Action Keeping Children Safe
You are invited to join with us in a day which focuses on Child Safety Awareness.

Now in its 6th year, Day for Daniel continues to grow on a National scale and is recognised as Australia’s largest participation event of its type.

The Daniel Morcombe Foundation was established in 2005 by Denise and Bruce Morcombe following the tragic abduction and suspected murder of their 13 year old son Daniel in December 2003.

To promote the Foundation’s aims of making the world a safer place for our children, an annual awareness Day for Daniel is held, involving schools and local communities. In 2011 up to 500,000 school aged children are expected to participate on a local level.

A variety of activities are suggested and these range from:
a talk about internet safety in class, a presentation by a school-based police officer
completing an interactive educational program like Being Safety Smart
watching our DVD titled Foundation Red
or participate in a Community Walk.
These education activities are designed to provide life skills for children in a fun
and informative manner without the fear factor.

We encourage that a red flavour be incorporated in the day - a colour which links Daniel’s story in a discreet
way to the importance of Child Safety Education.

Day for Daniel is not a memorial day - it is a learning day for our Children.

So write in RED, draw & colour-in in RED, wear RED, display a RED ribbon, fly a RED balloon, eat RED food, have a RED morning tea & yes, you can drink RED cordial today!

Please support this initiative.
Find out more & download the PDF poster at:
www.danielmorcombe.com.au

Fri 28 Oct
Halloween Moonlight Markets
Nambour
5pm to 9pm
Lowe St
Town Square, Nambour
Get dressed in your spooky best for the Halloween Moonlight Markets in Nambour this Friday evening
Trick or Treat!
Market Stalls • Food • Music • Entertainment • Prizes
Contact Helen Langlois for more info: 0416 217 093

Fresh from their New Zealand South Island tour KINDREAD are bringing their funk/reggae grooves back to Nambour for an all ages release of their now 2 new singles ‘Good Vibes’ & ‘Idealize’.

For those of you who haven’t heard of this local musical force, Kindread are a hybrid sounding act that combine a fusion of funk/rock/reggae, they are an act known for their versatility in styles,

The band decided to release both a funk & reggae track for the listeners to have a choice.

Kindread will be releasing the dual singles at the Moonlight Markets on Friday October 28th featuring support acts The Roshambo’s and Gian Famularo.

Definitely a night not to be missed !

Fri 28 Oct
Dive-In Movie!
See Yogi Bear at Nambour Pool
Dive-In Screening of Yogi Bear
Nambour Aquatic Centre
Petrie Park Rd Nambour
from 6pm
Nambour Aquatic Centre is gearing up for its first ‘dive-in’ movie experience of the summer – with a screening of the popular animated family comedy ‘YOGI BEAR’ (G)’ on Friday 28 October.

Nambour Aquatic Centre Manager Mark Branch says he’s excited to bring Yogi and Boo Boo and Jellystone Park to the big screen. “We grown-ups in the Swim Fit team are looking forward to the film as much as the kids,” Mark says.

“What better way to start the weekend than watching a fun family film under the stars or while you float!,” says Mark. “For those that don’t want to get wet, we have plenty of room to watch the movie on dry land,” he says.

The Nambour Aquatic Centre doors will open to moviegoers from 6pm, with the screening starting around 6.45pmish.

BYO floaties, noodles, lilos for the pool, or blanket, beanbag or chairs. Inflatable chairs and beanbags will be available for hire. Lifeguards will be on hand to assist with pool supervision.

“The cost is only $8 per person, and free for children under 3 years of age,” says Mark. “The price includes pool entry after 6pm” 

Please note that all minors under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. No alcohol, food, or glass will be allowed into the centre. Food, drink and sausage sizzle will be available.

A bit about the movie…
Jellystone Park is celebrating its 100 anniversary, however it may be for the last time, because attendance is down and Mayor Brown wants to close the park and sell the land. If the park is closed, Yogi Bear and Boo Boo will lose their home. They join forces with Ranger Smith to save Jellystone from closing forever. Yogi must really prove that he is "smarter than the average bear".

For more  information: Phone The Nambour Aquatic Centre on 5476 0455 or visit www.swimfit.com.au

Sat 29 Oct
Cold Chisel LIVE in Concert
Light the Nitro Tour 2011
Stockland Park
Kawana Waters
The 'Light The Nitro Tour 2011' will take this legendary live band from Darwin to Hobart and from Coffs Harbour to the Margaret River. Shows will be staged under specially constructed all-weather Big Top Tents.

Tickets available from www.ticketek.com.au or 132 849

Cold Chisel will be supported by special guests Grinspoon on the Sunshine Coast ONLY!

Cold Chisel 'Light The Nitro Tour 2011' is a licensed All Ages Show. Parental discretion and accompaniment is strongly advised for children 15 years and under.

Sun 30 Oct
AFDA Open Day at Drysdale Funerals
33 National Park Rd Nambour
12 noon to 3pm
Especially mark this event on your calendar on 30th October, 2011 between 12 noon and 3.00 pm and take a little of your time to drop into the Drysdale Chapel and help to raise some funds for the students of the Nambour High School Special Education Unit.  There are 17 students involved with the Duke of Edinburgh awards and they need some financial support.

Have some refreshments, enjoy the display of art and craft from the students of the special education unit, flower display from the floral art group of the Anglican Church and a beautiful display of orchids from the Nambour Orchid Society.

While in the chapel, enjoy the ambience and you may like to ask some questions regarding funerals or prepaying your funeral in this relaxed atmosphere. Ask some questions about funerals that you have been reluctant to ask.  Drysdale Funerals are opening up their facility for a good and positive reason and this is an opportunity for the public to join with Christine and her staff to assist the Special Education Unit. Everyone welcome.

For more information, please phone Christine Jones on 5441 1366.  She and her staff would love to know that you are coming and that would also assist with catering.