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Graduation of PTSD assistance dogs

Concours d’Elegance

Noosa will host the Concours d’Elegance –modelled along the lines of the Concours in Pebble Beach California – for the first time from 14-16 July. The Concours involves a parade of 50 exceptional automobiles from Noosa Junction to Hastings Street on 15 July and more than 20 associated events over the weekend.

Sandra Button, chairperson of the Californian Concours since 2022, will attend this inaugural Australian event. Organisers expect a high level of interest from enthusiasts, collectors, judges and visitors. Participating cars are all from private collectors and not for sale. Visit: noosaconcours. com.au.

PTSD Dogs Australia will host a morning tea from 9.30am on 4 July at Cooroy RSL to celebrate the graduation of their assistance dogs. Tickets are $20 which includes morning tea, attendance at the ceremony and a donation to assist the charity. Bookings: bit.ly/ptsdgrad.

Young Entrepreneurs Market

The Yandina School of Arts Hall will be the setting for the Young Entrepreneurs Market run by teens and tweens from 9-11.45am on 27 June. There will be food, craft, live music, jewellery and organic and free-range produce. Also on offer will be barista coffee, smoothies, lunch treats and cakes prepared and baked by budding chefs and bakers.

Old MacDonald Farm

Pomona school holiday program

Pomona Community House will run a winter school holiday program on 29 and 30 June and 4 and 7 July for children from Prep to Grade 6. All sessions will be held at the Lawson Shed Pomona and cost $25 per day.

On 29 June learn how to make a documentary.

On 30 June MindSET-do, a program developed by UniSC, will teach fun things involving coding. On 4 July make a terrarium and kokedama and on 7 July be taken into the world of collages, zines and badges. Bookings essential: pomonacommunityhouse.com.au.

The Ginger Factory at Yandina is the place to take the kids during the school holidays as it transforms into Old MacDonald Farm. In week one from 2630 June meet adorable animals at the free petting zoo. In week two from 3-7 July saddle-up for unicorn rides around the park gardens. Visit: gingerfactory.com.au.

Kenilworth Markets turns 2!

Kenilworth Markets is turning two years old on 1 July! There will be fun for all the family so bring Grandma, Aunty Ethel, the kids, the cousins three times removed and definitely your dog from 8am-1.30pm at Kenilworth Town Park.

There will giant games like Lego and ConnectFour, tug-of-war games and side-splitting fun belly bumpers. Follow Kenilworth Markets on Facebook or Instagram.

Christmas Extravaganza sponsorships

There are still sponsorship opportunities available for this year's Christmas Extravaganza on 3 December. Sponsorships start from $550 providing exposure to your business and are a great way to give back to the community and customers.

In-kind sponsorship through raffle prizes are also appreciated. Put 3 December in your diary and if you are interested in joining the fantastic sponsors email: danielle@fireflysolutions.com.au for a sponsorship pack.

Volunteer week recognition

As part of National Volunteer Week the Rotary Club of Noosa and Legacy Queensland representative Stan Quin presented a certificate of appreciation to Experience Eumundi Operations Manager Kerrie Bryant-Adams and Assistant Carpark Manager Keith (Rosie) Rose for their ongoing support and assistance to the club.

Stan no longer volunteers at the carpark –but still comes along to keep his wife Leonie company while she does her regular monthly shift – and interacts with the volunteers. Some 70 volunteers from various clubs, charities and not-for-profits make up the monthly roster. “It was an honour and a privilege to be able to work with so many wonderful, committed volunteers who fundraise for their projects through regular carpark shifts,” said Kerrie.

The model has worked well for the past 14 years with many groups on the roster since day one. Some groups fundraise for a specific purpose and come until they have achieved their goal while others take a regular shift once a month. If you would like to get involved with fundraising via a regular shift or two contact Kerrie on 0402 215 560 or email: carparking@eumundicco.com.au.

Eumundi gem off to Emerald

Many of you will recognise Eileen Walder as a prolific writer for Eumundi Voice. Her nostalgic pieces are enjoyed by many readers and help inform and connect our community. She also has a lot of other talents including acting and public speaking.

Recently Eileen attended the QCWA Regional Conference to represent our Eumundi branch in the public speaking competition, one of several competitions that showcase the variety of activities offered by the CWA. Congratulations to Eileen for winning both the prepared speech interpretive reading categories. She also won second place with her own poem called Cannibal Chooks!

Adopt a greyhound

Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) is currently providing free food to anyone who adopts a greyhound this month. With their tendency to lie around like lazy lounge lizards, greyhounds are the perfect partners for those who have left the workforce. Every greyhound in the GAP program is health checked and behaviourally assessed, de-sexed, wormed and vaccinated. Visit: gapqld.com.au.

Improving safety on Eumundi Noosa Rd

Around 40 locals attended a community meeting on 2 June where concerns were raised about speeding, overdue road maintenance and a lack of investment in infrastructure upgrades to Eumundi Noosa Rd which they say for westbound traffic into Tallgum Ave is welcome and hopefully just the start of more improvements to come,” said Mr Purdie.

“In recent years we’ve seen a number of fatalities and accidents on this busy arterial road which is buckling under the significant increase in the volume of traffic. For years I’ve been asking Dept of Transport and Main Roads to upgrade the road which is accessed by thousands of vehicles daily, supporting the local populations of Eumundi, Verrierdale and Doonan and providing one of the two main routes into Noosa.

“In 2019 I secured $200k for a planning study that identified a number of safety upgrades but no funding was allocated to implement them. Now, four years later, the volume of traffic has increased and combined with the surrounding residential growth and development the road is simply no longer fit for purpose.”

Mr Purdie said following the meeting he has written to the Minister calling for a speed reduction through the main Doonan trading precinct stretching from the existing 60km zone near the United service station through to Duke Rd.

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Kin Kin Pink Stumps Day

The annual Pink Stumps Day in Kin Kin on 4 June raised $5,273 for breast cancer and there was a sea of pink both on and off the field. It was a close match with the Kin Kin community team narrowly defeating the Noosa Council team 105 to 101. A fantastic effort all round!

Katie Rose Forget-me-not Gala

The Katie Rose Cottage Hospice Forget-menot Gala was held on 10 June with more than $40,000 raised for their new outreach service and fit-out for the hospice extension.

GourMay Mary Valley Festival

The GourMay Mary Valley Festival was a huge success with a month of varied events showcasing the region's produce and producers. Most events sold out and Festival Coordinator Malcolm Oakley said while locals attended in strong numbers so too did visitors from Brisbane and across the Sunshine Coast.

The festival concluded on 3 June with a Gala Dinner featuring a dish created by Nathan Cox from Wild Vine Cafe, Imbil at the GourMay Kitchen competition. Mary Valley Chamber of Commerce President Janelle Parker said it is now time for reflection but there is no doubt the Chamber will organise another festival in 2024. To offer suggestions or ideas or become involved visit: maryvalleycountry.au/gourmay-2023.

Enjoy Christmas twice a year! The Eumundi & District Historical Association in conjunction with our very talented local chef Peter Wolfe presents a night of great food, good company, entertainment, lucky door prize and an opportunity to contribute some of our proceeds to Rural Aid to support the “Rural Aid’s A Bale for a Farmer” program. Kick up your heels with entertainment provided by Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelynn.