Aqua Zumba at Mossman Pool Disaster Resilience Workshops

DOUGLAS Shire Council has been working with community to develop seven local community resilience scorecards and one with our First Nations community.

With eight workshops already taken place throughout the Douglas Shire, Council wants to remind residents to attend the last Community Resilience Workshop for Mossman and Cooya Beach to be held at the Mossman Fire Station on Monday 17 April 2023.

What does community resilience mean to you?

Play a part in the development of your community resilience scorecard and provide feedback on findings from previous sessions. It’s also an opportunity to check out the new Fire Station in Mossman and enjoy a free sausage sizzle. Kick-off is 5pm!

RSVPs: gaye.scott@douglas. qld.gov.au

AQUA Zumba is making things hot in the pool as upbeat music sets the tone for a dance inspired “fitness party” happening at Mossman Pool!

The energy is high, and the smiles are catching, as all ages and fitness levels joined in on the salsa and Latin-infused beats mixed with exercises all playfully adapted for the pool.

Given the low-impact nature of the class, Aqua Zumba is suitable for both beginners and Zumba fitness devotees, but don’t let the slower pace of the waterbased class fool you, you’ll still get a cheeky workout due to the resistance of the water, phew!

Both energizing and a ton of fun, if you want to see what the buzz is about then Cha Cha your way to the Mossman Pool every Monday from 4.30 – 5.15 pm, $9 per session / $7 seniors. Coach Mayra guides her classes with a wealth of knowledge, warm sense of community, and vibrant flair that will have you smiling from start to finish.

Douglas Libraries Outreach Opportunities

DOUGLAS Libraries have been spreading the joy by taking the “First Five Forever” out of the library and into Class.

Kindergarten and prep students at Wonga Beach State School participated in storytelling, songs, and dance, hosted by Douglas Libraries.

Contact Mossman Library to enquire about an outreach opportunity.

P 07 4099 9496

New Trees at Four Mile Foreshore

COUNCIL hosted a community planting day at two locations along Four Mile Beach foreshore.

Sand Street & Port Street beach access tracks received about 700 new native trees between the two locations.

The works form part of Council’s Resilient Coast Strategic Plan which helps manage the risk of coastal hazards. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and invested their time into our amazing coastline.

Courthouse Museum Precinct Complete

DOUGLAS Shire Mayor, Michael Kerr officiated the opening of the new Port Douglas Courthouse Museum fence last month.

“The white picket fence is an integral component of the historical footprint of the building, and for this reason it was so important to ensure it was reproduced to maintain the character and style of the original fence as depicted in historical records,” he said.

A massive congratulations to the Douglas Shire Historical Society for completing the final stage of the reconstruction of the Courthouse Museum precinct.

Who’s Your Mob?

ABORIGINAL & TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER FAMILY HISTORY WORKSHOP

DEADLY Digital Communities are visiting Mossman Library. This workshop will provide an introduction to the resources and information available at State Library of Queensland to help you begin your family history journey or progress your research further, in a friendly, culturally supportive way.

Workshop details: Mossman Library Monday 8 May 2023 –10:30am to 3pm Free event – bookings required.

To book your place at the workshop, please call Mossman Library on 4099 9496.

Easter Trading Hours

Some Council facilities have different operating hours for the 2023 Easter period. Please take your time to read the opening hours below before attending our sites. Have a Happy Easter and stay safe!

Council Customer Service

Closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Re-opens Tuesday 11 April 2023.

After Hours Council-related Emergencies: 07 4099 9444

Douglas Libraries

Mossman Library and Port Douglas Library are closed from Good Friday to Easter Monday. Libraries re-open Tuesday 11 April 2023.

Mossman Pool and Caravan Park

• Good Friday 7 April – Closed

• Sunday 9 April – Closed

• Easter Monday 10 April – Closed

Port Douglas Sunday Markets

Operating as usual on Easter Sunday from 8am – 1.30pm.

Kerbside collection & Transfer stations

Operate as normal.

WHAT’S ON - APRIL 2023

• Thursday 6th – Easter craft & scavenger hunt at Mossman Library, 10.30am

• Thursday 6th – Port Douglas Community Services Network – Holiday Activity Cooking with Chef Ineke – 1:30pm

• Saturday 8th – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 9th – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm

• Tuesday 11th – How to plan a town education session at Mossman Library, 10.30am

• Thursday 13th – Kids construction session at Mossman Library, 10.30am

• Thursday 13th – 30th Addams Family musical at The Clink

• Saturday 15th – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 16th – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm

• Monday 17th – Mossman & Cooya Community Resilience workshop at Mossman Fire Station, 5pm – 8pm

• Saturday 22nd – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 23rd – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm

• Tuesday 25th – Cow Bay ANZAC Service, meet at My Pathways carpark, 4.35am

• Tuesday 25th – Mossman Dawn Service at Mossman Cenotaph, 5.25am

• Tuesday 25th – Port Douglas ANZAC March, meet at Port Village, 10am

• Saturday 29th – Mossman Markets, 7am – 1pm

• Sunday 30th – Port Douglas Sunday Markets, 8am – 1.30pm