FRIDAY 26 September
*Kids Learn to Sew – Intermediate*
Finished the beginner course and looking for some new sewing projects? Join us over four weeks at the Gympie Library from 3.30pm as we expand your knowledge of sewing. These sessions will inspire creativity and build life-long basic skills, while having fun at the same time. Spaces are limited so booking is essential. Suitable for ages 8 – 12 years.
Introduction to Oil Pastels
Start your creative journey at the Tin Can Bay Library from 9.30am using oil pastels to transcend Monet’s lilypond into the 21st century. Each impression is a masterpiece! Booking is essential.
Rainbow Beach Art Group
Join us at Rainbow Beach Library at 10am for a fantastic morning of fun and creativity. Each session covers something different, with the aim of exploring different styles of art. Enjoy a morning getting in touch with your inner artist.
Last Friday Social Club – What is AI?
There’s a lot of buzz around artificial intelligence, also referred to as AI. While it can seem quite alarming, especially when you hear news reports about the risks it poses to jobs, our privacy, and society in general, it also comes with many opportunities. There are ways AI can help our lives, and you may even be surprised to hear you are already using it without realising. In this session at the Gympie Library from 10am we provide a beginner’s guide to artificial intelligence and break down what it is, examples of how AI is being used today, some of the ways it can help us, and some things to look out for. Bookings are essential.
*Block Printing*
Would you like to learn how you can create your own block print, which can be used to design and decorate your own library bag? Come and join in the fun at the Gympie Library from 1pm as we show you how to get started with block printing. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential.
Laser Engraver Introduction
The Emblazer Laser machine is used for the precision engraving and cutting of wood and other materials. This training session at the Gympie Library on the fourth Friday of every month at 10am will guide you through basic operating procedures, software, and safety precautions for successful use of the machine. Spaces are limited, so booking is essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library at 5481 0859.
The Social Stride
Join the team from the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre every Friday from 9-10am for a walk around the town. Bring a friend or find one along the trail. All fitness levels welcome. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au
Goomeri Gardening Group
Join other like-minded individuals at the Goomeri Library at 9am to talk about how to grow plants, swap seeds and cuttings, and exchange gardening tips. New and experienced gardeners are welcome.
Live Music
Join in for Live Music from 7.30pm at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
SATURDAY 27 September
Long Flat Ball
The Learner Dance Group will be hosting an old-time ball with the theme “Bow Ties and Bling”, starting at 7pm. The music is by the band Cascades. Entry is $10 per person, and bring a plate of supper to share. Inquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Janet on 0419 824 317.
Winter Series – So you want to eat local?
Drop into the Gympie Community Gardens at 37 Tozer Park Rd, from 9am to 11am for a lively panel discussion with Zela Bissett, Serge Leroyer, and Dr Shane Simonsen, hosted by Phil Stringer. Discover practical insights into seasonal crops, planting techniques, and soil and water management. Come along and help the group shape a resilient food future, right here in Gympie. Entry cost is $20 or $10 for community garden members, and tickets can be bought online at gympiecommunitygarden.org.au
Chatsworth Hall Markets
Started as an idea to promote the handicrafts and art of local hall residents, the Chatsworth Hall Markets attract a wealth of unique handmade items, as well as raising money for the maintenance and upkeep of the historic hall. After a brief respite at the beginning of this year, the markets are back, and organisers are keen to attract more stallholders, especially those who might want to set up outdoors. The markets will be held on the last Saturday of the month, and the hall has full disability access, great ventilation, and stalls inside and out. For more information, email Belinda at Chatsworthhall@outlook.com.
Gympie Country Music Club Concert
If live music, especially country music, is your passion, the dedicated musicians and members of the Gympie Country Music Club hold a monthly concert on the fourth Saturday of each month. The concert begins at 1pm at the Senior Citizens Centre on Mellor Street. Tickets cost $10 and include entry into the lucky door raffle. There are also raffle tickets and afternoon tea goodies available to purchase. For more information, email margiebye@live.com.au.
Liiv Well Pilates
Drop into the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre for pilates between 11am and 12pm on Saturdays’ reformer classes and Thursdays’ floor sessions. The cost is $5 per person, and there are only a limited number of spaces, so bookings are essential. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Social Tennis
Queens Park Tennis Club, on the corner of the Bruce Highway and Jane St, has social tennis on Monday and Thursday evenings from 5.30pm and Saturday mornings from 6.30am, weather permitting. All ability levels are welcome. For more details, contact Jenny on 0402 775 023.
Amamoor Markets
Every Saturday and Wednesday mornings between 8.30 and 11.30am at the Amamoor Village Green, 3 Busby Street, you will find market stalls selling a variety of homemade handicrafts and other items. These markets operate to coincide with the arrival of The Mary Valley Rattler. For more information or to book a stall site, contact Celeste on 0416 117 541.
Three Creeks Farm Stall
Make sure you get along to the corner of Mary’s Creek and Eel Creek Roads, Mary’s Creek every Saturday from 8-11am to pick up the best and freshest seasonal produce direct from the producer. Depending on the season, you could be tucking into fresh mangoes, ripe avocados or any manner of local crops, direct from the farmer. For more information, call Sarah on 0421 755 153.
Pomona Country Markets
Every Saturday from 7am to midday, Stan Topper Park in Pomona is the place to stop for the markets. There are loads on offer, with stall sites available from $20. For more information or to book a site, contact Jeff on 0499 146 857.
Kenilworth Markets
The Kenilworth Town Park, on the corner of Charles and Elizabeth Streets, is the place to be every Saturday, 8am-1.30pm. Experience all the best this fertile region has to offer with fresh produce and hand-crafted goodies. Call Cheryl on 0487 866 948 to ask about booking a stall.
Music Bingo
Join in for Music Bingo at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club at 8pm. No cost to play.
SUNDAY 28 September
Kilkivan Railway Markets
The Community Gardens on Bligh Street come alive on the last Sunday of every month (February to November) for the Railway Markets. Head along between 7am-midday to find a bargain or sample what is on offer. Stall sites start at $10, so why not give Jess a call on 0490 106 919 to book your spot?
Gympie Showgrounds Sunday Market
The Showgrounds at 77 Exhibition Rd, Southside, are the place to be on the second and fourth Sunday from 7am-midday during most of the year, except for winter when they run from 8am-midday in June, July, and August. To book your $20 stall site, call Sid on 0418 711 897.
Jiu Jitsu
Get a discounted membership to a local club and exclusive, free 10am Sunday sessions with a veteran coach at the Gympie RSL Veterans’ Centre. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Imbil Markets
Mark the Imbil Memorial Park on your itinerary this Sunday and head on down to Yabba Rd to find some fantastic Mary Valley produce and more. The markets are on every Sunday, 8am-1pm, and Jeff will book you a site if you want one at 0411 187 157.
MONDAY 29 September
*Cartoon Dave*
If you want to draw heaps of crazy cartoons, get set for an awesome time with Cartoon Dave. In this fully interactive workshop at the Gympie Library from 2pm, you’ll be learning to draw your own versions of loads of different things. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Girl Guides
Come and try the first three weeks free! Join the High Schoolers on Monday from 3.30-6pm, or the primary school girls on Wednesdays from 4-5.30pm. The Guides also accept PLAY ON government assistance vouchers. Volunteers are also welcome to help out with activities for girls, and there are also Olaves for 18-30 year olds and Trefoil for adult women of all ages with or without previous Girl Guide experience. Visit guidesqld.org.au for more information or call Leonora on 0425 850 360.
Guitar Lessons
Ever wanted to play a musical instrument? Drop in to the Gympie RSL Centre, and BYO guitar, and learn a brand new skill. These classes are open to any level of experience and run from 5-6pm. For more information, call 5483 7707 or email vcadmin@gympiersla.com.au.
Bingo Monday
Head along to the Gympie Bowls Club, Bowlers Drive Southside, from 8am every Monday (including public holidays) for raffles and lucky door prizes. Eyes down at 9.30am. Friendly and welcoming, with a gold coin donation for morning tea. For more information, contact Belinda on 0401 768 040.
*Tinker Table @ Gympie*
Drop into the Gympie Library between 3.30 and 4.30pm for some fun and educational activities based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths). No bookings are required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Gympie Library Craft Group
Come and share your current project at 10am with the Gympie Library Craft Group. Bring along a piece you’re working on – be it knitting, sewing, crocheting or cross-stitching – and share ideas and learn with other craft-minded people. There’s no leader and no pressure; you can work, watch, or simply enjoy a friendly chat.
Kilkivan Nibbles and Giggles
This social get-together at the Kilkivan Library every Monday at 9.30am is to chat over a coffee or tea and allows you to meet people in your local community and borrow a book or DVD from the library. Coffee, tea, and biscuits will be supplied.
Gympie Spinners, Weavers and Crafters
Join in to spin wool, fleece, fibres, and more, or learn and participate in all kinds of fibre artistry and crafts at the Salvation Army Hall, 42 Stumm Rd, Gympie. Meet at the Hall on Monday from 9am-12pm and Wednesday evening from 7pm-9pm. For more information, contact Sue on 0417 648 535.
Boomerang Bag Sewing Group
This group meets MOST Mondays from 1-3pm at the Rainbow Beach Library. This small group sews their hearts out to help reduce the use of plastic bags by providing reusable cloth bags made from recycled, donated fabric. For more information, please phone the Rainbow Beach Library.
TUESDAY 30 September
*Spheros*
Join us at the Imbil Library from 1pm as we learn basic coding with Sphero. Suitable
for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Afterschool Board Games*
Come down and join in the fun at Kilkivan Library from 3.15pm, playing your favourite
board games with friends. No bookings required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5 -12 years.
Senior Citizens Club activities
Head along to the Senior Citizens Centre on Mellor Street to take part in card games and dominoes. Every Tuesday and Friday, there are plenty of players looking for partners between 10am and 2pm. Also, on a Tuesday only, there is indoor bowls from 10am to midday. It costs $4 per session to play (either games or bowls), $1 to join the Senior Citizens’ Club, and $5 per year to join the centre – but why not come and try, with the first two sessions absolutely free? Anyone over the age of 50 is welcome to join. For more information, contact Judy and Mel on 0431 184 978.
*First Five Forever Rhyme Time*
Head along to the Gympie Library between 9.30-10am for Rhyme Time, an interactive and joyful session full of songs, rhymes, and dancing. Suitable for toddlers aged 1-3 years. Bookings essential on 5481 0859.
Goomeri Mahjong Mornings
Pop into the Goomeri Library at 9am for a social get-together to chat over a coffee or tea, with the opportunity to play a round or two of Mahjong. Phone 4168 4340 for more information.
Trivia Tuesdays
Come along and make some friends, have fun, and test your knowledge with trivia questions from 10am at the Gympie Library.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
The Tin Can Bay Library is calling all artists at 10am to join them to share work and ideas, and connect with artists in the community. Bring your work in progress, join in a friendly chat, and exchange ideas. All artists, levels, and mediums are welcome. Phone 5486 4355 for more information.
Tin Can Bay Mahjong
Head along to the Tin Can Bay Library at 1pm for a wonderful afternoon playing Mahjong. Mahjong is an ancient Chinese tile game of strategy, calculation, and skill with a measure of chance. This group is open to everyone, young and old, wanting to learn this ancient Chinese game.
Bingo
Join in at 9am for a 9.30am heads down at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club. No bookings are required.
WEDNESDAY 1 October
Papercraft
Explore all things papercraft and celebrate World Cardmaking Day at the Tin Can Bay Library from 10am to 3pm. Bookings are essential.
*Make a Diorama*
Where would you like to be transported? Into space, a rainforest, or under the sea? Build your own diorama at the Rainbow Beach Library from 12.30pm, which showcases your special place. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
*Tinker Table @ Kilkivan and Imbil*
Drop into the Kilkivan or Imbil Libraries between 3.30 and 4.30pm for some fun and educational activities based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Maths). No bookings are required, but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Cards with Friends
Love to play cards? Then why not come and play a game or two while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of the Goomeri Library? The fun starts at 9am on Wednesdays and Fridays, and all are welcome.
Tin Can Bay Papercraft
At the Tin Can Bay Library from 9.30am they make all sorts of greeting cards, so come and join us for a fun morning. Make and take your card creations. Beginners and experienced card-makers are welcome. Join this friendly group and let your creative juices flow.
THURSDAY 2 October
*Grass Heads*
Come along to the Tin Can Bay Library from 10am where you can put together a funny-looking fellow whose hair will grow. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential.
Trivia
Join in for weekly trivia at the Rainbow Beach Sports Club from 7pm, with no cost to play and prizes including meal vouchers at the club.
Goomeri Scrabble Thursdays
The Goomeri Library is the place to be from 1pm to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
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