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Saturday July 1 marks the 101st International Co-operatives Day with this years’ theme being ‘Cooperatives for sustainable development’. The Maple Street Co-op will be celebrating the day with a pop-up activity to explore the 17 Sustainability Goals this world-wide event is supporting.

“The Maple Street Co-op is well and truly aligned to these goals,” Assistant Manager Fi Emberton said.

“Our ethos is based on a set of international principles that have planetary, community and personal health at the centre of all we do.”

Library News

Artworks flourish in library spaces

Saturday July 1 is also the start of Plastic-Free July where the Co-op will be showcasing products to encourage plastic-free living. The Co-op already has a long running commitment to seeking out plastic-free options and advocacy for natural cellophane or recyclable containers use.

Join Fi at Maple Street Co-op, 37 Maple Street, Maleny from 10am-2pm on July 1 for samples of fresh organic produce, making social media posts and learning about what it means to be an ownermember in a true co-operative. https://cutt.ly/WwtCLwVt

From Patricia, Amanda and Staff at Beerwah Library

Libraries have long held space for local artists in the community to proudly display their works. One such local business, The Flourish Connection, owned and operated by Michelle Thomas, is excited about being displayed in the Beerwah Library. Flourish is a social and recreational group fostering friendships and connections through group-based activities and community projects for participants with a disability.

Owner and operator of The Flourish Connection, Michelle Thomas said Flourish would be hosting another display at the library featuring many pieces created by the group. The displays will showcase individual artists, highlight some upcoming school holiday workshops and will promote some collaborations we have display at the library. As a group, it was an exciting acknowledgment of their space and where they create together. Being able to go to the library to see their work on display is a huge treat.

Libraries are a safe space and a community hub that provides a wealth of information, giving people access to services they may not readily have elsewhere. There are workshops for adults and children, which I utilised when my kids were younger.

Our local library staff have always been so helpful and knowledgeable, I rely on our library for so many services,” said Michelle.

Contact your local library if you are interested in displaying your own artwork and be sure to visit Beerwah Library to admire the artwork from The Flourish Connection.