Eumundi Voice - Issue 108, 12 December 2024

WHAT’S ON?

Christmas in Cooroy

Christmas in Cooroy is 20 years old! Join the celebrations on 13 December for a night of fun and community spirit.

Back due to popular demand, the float parade returns with the theme Festive Flicks, so expect to see floats inspired by your favourite holiday movies. You can cheer on participants in the Santa race or enter the Christmas bike competition. Visit the animal farm, climbing wall, boxing ring, sideshow alley or one of the other interactive activities. The Butter Factory Christmas Market will also offer a chance to buy locally crafted Christmas presents. Visit: christmasincooroy.com.au.

Santa photos

Until 24 December Santa will be at Noosa Civic near the food court. Book your Santa photo in advance or just turn up. Sensitive Santa and Santa Pet Photos are also available but must be booked in advance. Every child photographed receives a gift. Visit: noosacivic.com.au.

Christmas on Hastings St

The festive season has come to Hastings St! Be sure to admire the tree on the roundabout at the entrance to Hastings St as it transforms itself until 27 December. Take a stroll along Hastings St and find the 10 hidden Christmas nutcrackers in store windows and enter the Holiday Hunt competition before 21 December to win prizes. Bring your own camera and pop in for a photo with Sunset Santa in his hut in front of the Noosa Surf Club from 11-14 December from 4-5.30pm. Walk-ins are welcomed but priority will be given to those with bookings. Visit: hastingsstnoosa. com.au.

Peregian Beach Carols

The longest running carols on the Sunshine Coast – the Peregian Beach Carols – turn 60 this year and take place on 18 December from 3pm in Peregian Park.

Organised by a mix of local community groups, this year’s event will have live music and carols from local musicians, a food court, artisan stalls and entertainment for the kids. Keep an eye on the sky around 6pm for a very special sky-diving guest. A laser show will conclude the evening at 8pm – all of this for a contribution of $15 per family. Tickets: events.humanitix.com/peregianbeach-carols-24.

Scrooge's Christmas Carol

Scrooge’s Christmas Carol plays at Noosa Arts Theatre from 3-19 January. Based on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, the script was adapted and written by Sue Sewell and directed by Harvey Wolfe.

On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by 3 spirits which reveal his past mistakes, the joy he’s missing in the present and a grim future if he doesn’t change. Scrooge transforms himself into a kinder, more generous person, improving his own life and the lives of those around him. Set to music, this is a show for all the family. Tickets: noosaartstheatre.org.au.

Christmas lights

Christmas lights are always fun with some people putting so much effort into them for the benefit of others.

For information on where to view Christmas lights visit: t.ly/ozUpT; t.ly/PKBYv; FB Noosa Tewantin Christmas Lights.

Verrierdale Christmas Social

If you live in the Verrierdale area and work from home or remotely, come to the Verrierdale Hall on 12 December from 5-7pm for a Christmas Social. BYO drinks and a small plate to share. Visit: FB Doonan and Hinterland Locals.

Terella’s Christmas

Terella Brewing at North Arm is getting into the Christmas spirit throughout December. There will be a free outdoor Christmas movie on 13 December at 6.30pm, with food trucks available. On 14 December, the Community Christmas Party runs from 12noon-6pm with a visit from sky-diving Santa and the Yandina Fire Brigade. Then squeeze in some last-minute Christmas shopping at Terrella’s Christmas Twilight Markets on 20 December from 4-8pm with market stalls, live music from Ampersand, an animal farm and another visit from Santa. Visit: terellabrewing.com.au.

Tewantin Christmas Carnival

Get along to the Tewantin Christmas Carnival on 15 December at the RSL Memorial Park from 3.45-8pm, featuring free rides, food stalls, raffles and entertainment throughout the afternoon. The Kitty Kats will lead the Carols by Candlelight at 7pm. The organisers of the event – the

Tewantin-Noosa RSL Club – say there will be the biggest fireworks display ever on the river at 8pm. Parking restrictions will apply so consider public transport, including the Go Noosa Free Weekend Bus via routes 626, 627, 628, 629 or 632. Alternatively, it is a short walk from the Noosa River Ferry. Visit: tewantin.town.

The Carol Cruise

The annual Carol Cruise presented by Reed & Co Estate Agents returns to Noosa on 14 December. The beautifully decorated MV Miss Tewantin will cruise along the Noosa River with a flotilla of watercraft accompanying her, while the Oriana Choir sings Christmas carols on board. Set up with your family and friends to greet them at 1 of 4 stops.

The Carol Cruise starts at 4.30pm at the Lions Park, then goes to Noosa Park West at 5pm, The Sound Park at 5.30pm and the foreshore outside the Noosa Boathouse at 6pm. At each stop, the Sunshine Coast Youth Choir will perform holiday favourites. If you are located along the route and hosting Christmas celebrations on 14 December and would like the ferry to stop by, register your interest: reedandco.co/carolcruise2024.

Pomona Night of Lights

Cooroy Pomona Lions Club & Pomona and District Community House will host the annual Pomona Night of Lights on 12 December from 6-8.30pm in Stan Topper Park. Set yourself up with a rug and sing along to carols led by the pop-up Pomona Festive Community Choir. There will also be music by Folked Up and Buckley’s Chance. A laser show extravaganza will take place at 8pm and the winner of the best Pomona business display will be announced. Food and coffee trucks will be on site. Visit: pomonacommunityhouse.org.au.

Eumundi Outdoor Movies

Eumundi Outdoor Movies will screen Wonka on 20 December at the Eumundi Amphitheatre. Arrive by 6pm and set yourself up under the stars. A sausage sizzle and popcorn are available for purchase. This is a free event. Visit: FB Experience Eumundi.

Kenilworth Christmas Show

The Kenilworth Christmas Show is on 21 December from 3-8.30pm at the Kenilworth Showgrounds. Coinciding with the 100th anniversary of the Kenilworth Hall, there’s plenty on offer. There are free rides and Santa will arrive at 6pm. The mega raffle is drawn at 7pm and a laser show and fireworks conclude the night at 8pm. Visit: FB Kenilworth Christmas.

Santa at The Ginger Factory

For a free family photo with Santa, head along to The Ginger Factory in Yandina on 13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 23 & 24 December from 9am-midday. BYO camera.

Songs of Tracy Chapman

Local musician and songwriter Andrea Kirwin sings Tracy Chapman at The J on 1 February 2025.

Andrea is a long-time fan of Tracy Chapman, having grown up with her music in the late 80s and 90s. She has been performing covers of Tracy's music during her own almost 20-year career at the Australian Folk Festival, including Fast Car, Give Me One Reason and Talkin’ Bout A Revolution. Tickets are on sale now: thej.com.au.

The Hills are Alive …

The Pomona Railway Station Gallery presents The Hills are Alive … during December. Three local artists “bring to life” the Sunshine Coast mountains, including Cooroora, Eerwah, Glasshouse and Kenilworth Bluff.

Stephen Hartley draws on the Glasshouse Mountains for his exhibition A Luv of Painting. The Essence of Things is Maree Austin’s exhibition with ceramics and paintings. Doonan’s Pam Chalker makes artists’ journals and concertina books featuring original artwork. Visit: pomonagallery.com.au.

Woodford Folk Festival

The countdown to the Woodford Folk Festival is on. The largest gathering of artists and musicians in Australia takes place from 27 December until New Year’s Day. Season camping has sold out but new areas were added and spaces may still be available. For tickets and the full program visit: woodfordfolkfestival.com.