Eumundi Voice Issue 111, 20 February 2025

WHAT'S ON?

Flickerfest 2025

Australia’s only Academy Award and BAFTAqualifying short film festival – Flickerfest –comes to Noosa on 24 April at The J. Now in its 34th year, Flickerfest screens the best of shorts from Australia and the world, selecting from 3,500 entries. The J will host the Flickerfest Short Laughs Comedy Selection. Children under 15yo must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets: thej.com.au.

Thai with Dhom

The Kandanga Farm Store is hosting a New Moon Dinner on 28 March from 6-9pm with a focus on Thai.

The Farm Store loves to celebrate local produce and the farmers behind it. Local legend Dhom will cook delicious Thai food drawn from what’s in season. What’s not grown at Kandanga Farm will be sourced from nearby farms. Bookings are essential as no walk-ins can be accepted on the night. No menu alterations will be possible. Drinks will be available for purchase. Bookings: kandangafarmstore.com.au.

Noosa Women’s Shed Trivia Night

Gather your friends and head to the Noosa Women’s Shed fundraising Trivia Night on 15

March at the Cooroy Memorial Hall, 23 Maple St. Arrival time is 5.30pm for a 6pm start. There will be tables of 8 with plenty of prizes and raffles on offer. BYO snacks, drinks and glasses.

The Noosa Women’s Shed has recently constructed a shed of its own, but still needs to make it operational with electricity, plumbing and fencing. Bookings: trybooking.com.

What weed is that?

Join botanical artist Nita Clare Lester for a fun workshop identifying local weeds through drawing at the Coolum Library on 11 March, or Nambour Library on 12 March.

View pressed samples of plants and create your own botanical drawings to help you know what to look for in your garden. Find out whether a plant is introduced or native, edible, ornamental or a weed. Tickets: $5 per person. Register atlibrary.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

Pacific Chamber Players

The Pacific Chamber Players return to Cooroy Memorial Hall on 2 March at 2.30pm with Old ’n New – the first of their 2025 concert series. The program features Noel Fidge’s Trio for Oboe, Bassoon and Piano and works by Piazzolla, Haydn, Stamitz and Rutter. Tickets are available at the door (cash only) or online at pacificchamberplayers.com.

Pets on board!

You can now take your pets on board the Mary Valley Rattler in a specially designed pets-onboard carriage.

Carriages are available on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday but you need to book in advance. The carriage has two booths that can accommodate up to 6 adults and 2 pets from the same family. A stop at Amamoor allows pets and travellers to stretch their legs before making the return trip to Gympie. Visit: maryvalleyrattler.com.au.