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Christmas at Eumundi Markets

The Eumundi Twilight Markets are on 8 December and the Eumundi Foodie Night Markets on 22 December. Santa will visit both nights and on 23 December. There is a Christmas card workshop on 9 December, a lamp shade workshop on 13 December and a lantern workshop on 22 December. The RSPCA is offering free gift wrapping at the Wednesday and Saturday markets. Visit: facebook.com/ originaleumundimarkets.

Peregian Beach Carols

2023 marks the 59th year of Peregian Beach Carols, making it the longest running carols on the Sunshine Coast. This year’s carols will take place from 3-8pm on 20 December at Peregian Park opposite the shops. Santa will make a special sky-diving appearance on the beach around 6pm, weather permitting. Enjoy artisan and food stalls, music from local bands, face painting and more. To support this community event the organisers request a $15 per family contribution or $5 for an individual which covers all entertainment. Tickets: events.humanitix. com/peregian-beach-carols-2023.

BreastScreen

Movie on the Rooftop

The final Movie on the Rooftop at the Cooroy Library for 2023 will screen from 6.30-8.30pm on 16 December. Picking up on the festive season the movie will be The Polar Express. Bring a picnic, blanket and chair for a family-friendly outing under the stars. Admission by donation and no bookings required. Visit: libraryevents. noosa.qld.gov.au.

Noosa Carols on the River

The Churches of Noosa have combined to present Noosa Carols on the River on 17 December from 7-9pm at the River Stage in Lions Park. While the music kicks off at 7pm bring a picnic and set up beforehand. There will be food trucks and spectacular fireworks to finish off the night. This is a free event. Visit: noosacoc.org.au/events.

The BreastScreen bus will be at Opal St, Cooroy until 19 December. Screening is free for those over 40yo and there is no need for a GP referral. One in seven Qld women is likely to develop breast cancer by the age of 85 so don’t skip a check-up. Phone 132 050 or visit the BreastScreen Qld website to make an appointment in Cooroy or at their permanent office in Goodchap St, Noosaville. Visit: breastscreen.qld.gov.au.

School holidays at Cooroy Library

Noosa Libraries is running a school holiday program during December and January. Dress in your favourite holiday outfit and join in Tinsel Tales storytelling at the Cooroy Library from 9.30-10.30am on 13 December. On 14 December learn how to make Christmas decorations from natural bush materials, suitable for all ages. From 10am-12pm on 19 December there is a mini film festival for under 10yo. No bookings are required and workshops are free. Visit: libraryevents. noosa.qld.gov.au.