Common sense is parked at the door

NORMALLY I’d be asking, ‘what about the hinterland?’ when the council roles out yet another initiative for the Sunshine Coast that only benefits coastal limpets.

But not getting any of the 400 e-scooters that are being scattered like confetti along Maroochydore and Mooloolaba is a true blessing.

They are a blight on society.

For those riders that successfully navigate themselves to their destination without falling off and ending up in a ramped ambulance at SCUH, they will inevitably park their scooter width ways across a footpath, in the pitch black dead of night, until some innocent victim wanders along and trips over it themselves.

Fact.

Nobody has yet learned how to park scooters in a safe and responsible way and they’re typically either inconveniencing the public or have been tipped over and are an other day, which in one sense reminded me of my old zoo days.

But I had to laugh when a recorded message in the carriage urged people not to put their feet on seats and for other etiquette tips go to almost crashed the website.

Better would be for the recorded voice to be telling us that “for other etiquette tips, use your commonsense!’.

The Musos in Beerwah

Time: Tuesday June 13, 6 – 9pm

Where: Beerwah Hotel, 53 Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

Give me 5 for kids fundraising event

Emergency Services Day

June 13

Info: A monthly music event (second Tuesday of the month), featuring our most impressive local musicians and guests from all around. Coordinated by the Glasshouse Musos with its great PA sound, each act has a short set, so contact us if you’d like to book a spot. We might be able to squeeze you in if you turn up, but best to book. Contact whitickerm@bigpond.com. https://www.facebook.com/MuzikaMaleny/

Beerwah Garden Club meeting

Time: Thursday June 15, 9.30am

Where: Phone number below for address

Jun 15

Info: Next meeting will be in the garden of Jeff and Rob. Please bring along a mug, chair and small plate to share for morning tea.

Visitors and new members always welcome. For more info and address ph 5496 9169.

The Voice - It’s Time to Listen

Time: Thursday June 15, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Where: Maleny Community Centre, Maple Street, Maleny

Jun 15

Info: The Sunshine Coast Reconciliation Group will present a public talk on the Voice to Parliament referendum proposal. Speakers include: Nathan Appo, committee member, Reconciliation QLD. Lara Watson, Indigenous Officer, ACTU. Stephen Mam, QLD campaign coordinator, Yes23. Cost: $15 general admission, $10 concession (includes refreshments).

Dancing at Lughnasa

Time: Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, Sundays 2pm

Where: Playhouse, Maleny Showgrounds

Info: Directed by Andrew Wallace, Maleny Players will take you on a drama of love, loyalty, loss and dancing. Arrive at 6pm on either of the Friday nights to enjoy a hearty Irish stew. Tickets: Adults $25, Concession $20 and Members $20. Booking Options: malenyplayers.org or trybooking.com/CIGOR

Live music - Beerwah Hotel

Time: Every Saturday, from 7.30pm

Where: Beerwah Hotel, Beerwah Parade, Beerwah

Info: The Bands are back!

June 16-18

June 23-25

Time: Saturday June 17, from 2pm

Where: Club Glass House, 6 Gardner St, Glass House Mountains

Jun 17

Info: Bowls event raising money for those who are our smallest and most vulnerable. Rainbow theme - prize for best dressed team.

Raffles and money boards throughout the day. Teams of three, $20 per person. Sign up 2pm, bowls start at 2.30pm. First place - $150. Second place - $90. Live music from 4pm with the Reserves and Owls of Neptune. For more information phone 5436 5000.

Movie Matinee by UniSC Singers

Time: Sunday June 18, 3pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, 42 Bray Rd, Mooloolah

Jun 18

Info: A soundtrack of songs from the silver screen including songs featured in The Sapphires, Wizard of Oz, Scrooged and Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? As well as Alice, Empire of the Sun, Captain America and Mamma Mia. Admission is free, although donations are welcome.

Yandina Country Music

Time: Sunday June 18, 12noon

Where: 24 Steggalls Road, Yandina

Jun 18

Info: Be entertained with popular country, including more diverse, crowd-pleasing favourites. Dance along to guest artists WOTUGET! Raffle, door prizes, BYO lunch, free tea and coffee. Cost $8

Australia’s finest pianists to perform at Lucas Parklands, Montville

Time: Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 June, 3pm

Where: 126 Narrows Road, Montville

Info: London-based Piers Lane AO will perform at the world class Lucas Parklands auditorium.

Jun 17

Join us for Live Music Saturday’s. Free Entry. Check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ BeerwahHotel for who is playing each week.

Cavalleria Rusticana

Time: Saturday 17 & Sunday 18 June, 3pm

Where: Maleny Community Centre, 23 Maple St, Maleny

Jun 17-18

Info: A short dramatic opera of love & betrayal with story narration. Performed by Maleny Singers & Inspiration Project Choir, along with Maleny Performing Arts Orchestra, Conducted by Kim Kirkman. Tickets: Adults $35, Conc. $30, Children (up to 15 yrs) $15. www.trybooking.com/CHGCH

Jun 21-22

Piers will perform two solo recitals on both of his June concert days, his program to include works by Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Liszt, and Rachmaninov.

For tickets, please phone 0409 623 228 /07 54785667

Email: lucasparklands@bigpond.com

The Families of Fairview

Time: Saturday, June 24. 1- 4 pm

Where: 15 Porters Lane North Maleny

Jun 24

Info: Fairview (Pattemore House) welcomes you to come and explore the wonderful heritage of our area. Films, oral histories, surveying displays and amazing images tell the tale of this 1907 pit-sawn farmhouse. Home-made afternoon teas are served on the graceful verandahs, overlooking the pretty restored gardens! Disabled access, plenty of parking. $5 entry - kids free.

‘The Giants’ Maleny

Time: Friday, June 30, Movie 7.00. Dinner 6.00

Where: Maleny Community Centre

Jun 30

Info: - This is a special fundraising screening of the eco-documentary ‘The Giants’ sponsored by the Maleny Greens. Movie proceeds will go to the Bob Brown Foundation, helping to support projects that are actively making a difference. Movie $12. Dinner $10. Bookings: https://defendthegiants.org/event/the-giants-maleny-qld/

Time: Saturday July 1, 10am-1pm

Where: Mooloolah Public Hall, 42 Bray Rd, Mooloolah

Jul 1

Info: A great time for the little kids and big kids to come and visit all the emergency service providers and learn more about their vehicles. QLD Ambulance Service will be offering CPR skills and every hour Mooloolah Fire & Rescue will be demonstrating a kitchen fire. BBQ and Barista coffee cart on site selling food and drinks.

Knitfest Yarn & Fibre Arts Fair

Time: Saturday July 1, 9am-5pm. Sunday July 2, 9am-4pm and Monday July 3, 9am-4pm

Where: Maleny township

Jul 1-3

Info: This year’s theme is Wild Women. Yarnbombing, Workshops, Masterclass Monday, Trade stalls as well as a suitcase market, Competitions and Demonstrations. For more information see the website www.knitfest.com. au, email knitfest@hotmail.com or phone 0417 626 167.

Queensland Garden Expo

Time: Friday July 7, Saturday July 8 and Sunday

July 9. 8am to 4pm

Where: Nambour Showgrounds

Jul 7-9

Info: More than 360 exhibitors including 55 nurseries. 60,000 plants for sale daily. New and exciting workshops Giant organic kitchen garden. Free lectures and demos all day, every day. Free advice from leading gardening experts. Food courts, entertainment and free kids playground. For more information visit www.qldgardenexpo.com.au

Sex and the City Quiz

Time: Wednesday July 19, Doors open 6pm for a 6.30pm start

Where: Glasshouse Tavern, 10 Reed Street, Glass House Mountains

Jul 19

Info: Heaps of prizes, 2 course dinner and show package$60. Main meal and show package $45. To book your tickets please call 5493 0933

Festival of Music and Singing

Time: Sunday July 23, 1:05pm to begin at 1:55pm

Where: Caloundra Uniting Church, 56c Queen St, Caloundra

Jul 23

Info: The 2023 Festival of Music and Singing, followed by a splendid Welsh afternoon tea, is on the afternoon of July 23 at the Caloundra Uniting Church. See QR code on brochure for booking, can book online until 10am the day of where cash will be accepted at the door. Tickets are $27 for the general public, $25 for WSSC members, per person in groups of 10 and more $25 each.

Enquiries to Emrys Jones - emandmo@bigpond.com or Susan James at simplesusans@gmail.com

Biennial Quilt show

Time: July 30, 9am to 3pm

Where: Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North Street, Caloundra

Jul 30

Info: The Caloundra Quilters show will display quilts in all manner of styles, colours, sizes and designs. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favourite quilt in each of the 3 categories – Large, Small and Challenge Quilts. Member’s handmade craft items will be for sale along with local trader’s tables and a bag raffle. Profits will be donated to the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge. Light refreshments will be available. Entry fee is $5. For information, please contact Deb Ridley on 0410 356 889 or Faye Carr on 0418 716 639.