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Belli community events in 2025

The Belli Park community has several events planned for 2025 at the historic Belli Hall to assist with fundraising to cover maintenance costs of the hall.

On 22 February, The Haymakers Bush Band will lead a bush dance from 6pm. Entry is $15 and dancers are asked to bring a plate for supper. Other events throughout the year include yoga on Mondays at 6pm and Fridays at 9am, as well as Pilates on Tuesdays at 6.30pm. There is also “wine time” on the second Thursday of each month from 6pm and a crop swap on the first Friday of each month at 10.15am.

From April-November, join in some old-time dancing on the third Saturday of each month from 6.30pm. Mrs Brown's Diner markets take place on the fourth Saturday of each month from 3pm. For further details email: bellihall@ gmail.com.

The Pursuit of Ideal Content

The Pursuit of Ideal Content is a group exhibition which runs from 20 February to 20 March at the Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre.

Nine women artists from the Sunshine Coast investigate the social and personal consequences of the rise of social media and its impact on young women’s selfperceptions. Their works are accompanied by portraits produced in a photography workshop run by Christine Hall. The exhibition coincides with International Women's Day on 8 March, when the Butter Factory hosts a cocktail evening from 5-8pm with performances by Slim Jane and SCRAPS, and a cocktail bar sponsored by Your Mates Brewing Co. Visit: butterfactoryartscentre.com.au.

Noosa Summer Swim Festival

The Noosa Summer Swim Festival at Main Beach on 22&23 February is one of Australia’s most popular open-water swims and a bucket-list event for any keen ocean swimmer. The first days events will see 2 open-water clinics while Sunday’s events include a race for all levels and ages. Go early to cheer on the swimmers. Visit: worldseriesswims.com.au.

Havana Nights Markets

The Havana Nights Markets at Peregian Springs have moved to the first and third Fridays of each month in 2025. Find them at The Pool Cafe, 222 The Avenue in Peregian Springs from 4-8pm, with live music, food trucks, artisan stalls and fun for everyone. Visit: FB Havana Nights Markets.

Stevens St Gallery

The Summertime exhibition at Stevens St Gallery in Yandina captures just that – the landscapes, oceans and abstracts that reflect long summer days and warm nights. Visit the gallery to view a diverse collection of works by local artists until 29 March. Visit: stevensstreetgallery.com.au.