With the school holidays already in full swing, we’ve added kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the listing title.
FRIDAY 5 January
*Air Floating Ball*
Join us at the Gympie Library at 1pm for a fun session as we look at circuitry and the forces of gravity in this fun STEM based workshop. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
AA Zoom Meetings
Gympie hosts the Gympie Goldfields Friday night zoom meetings at 7pm. Connect via the aa.org.au website and click on Online Meetings, or contact Andrew on 0491 646 598 for help with connecting via a device or mobile phone.
*Tinker Table @ Gympie Library*
Drop in between 3.30-4.30pm to take part in some fun activities that are all based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
Sewing Machine Introduction
Drop into the Gympie Library on the first Friday of every month at 10am to learn how to get started with machine sewing. Join in the fun with this interactive workshop to learn more about and practice the basic techniques you need to operate our sewing machines and overlockers. No previous experience is required but spaces are limited so booking is essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
SATURDAY 6 January
Long Flat Dance
The Long Flat Hall Committee will be hosting a new vogue dance at the hall, starting at 7.30pm. Music by band, High Noon. Entry is $10 per person, bring your own supper. Enquiries to Bruce on 0427 967 568 and Janet on 0419 824 317.
Amamoor Markets
Amamoor Alive Markets are on from 8am – to midday at the Amamoor Station every Saturday. Handcrafted goods and local produce on offer. Phone 0429 555 485 for more information.
Dagun Markets
Don’t miss the Dagun Growers Market at the Railway Station in Kimlin Lane, between 3pm and dusk every Saturday. There you’ll find all the finest produce the Mary Valley has to offer. For more information call 0459 225 399.
Social Tennis
Head along to the Queens Park Tennis Club for social tennis every Monday and Thursday nights from 5.30pm, and Saturday mornings from 6am (weather permitting). For more information or court hire contact Murray Irvine 0407 868 755, Greg Hampson 0407 136 725, or Jenny Kachel on 0402 775 023.
AA Recovery Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The recovery group meet at 4.30pm in the Uniting Church Hall, 15 Red Hill Rd, Gympie. Contact Andrew on 0491 646 548 or Rob on 0401 074 159.
Widgee Markets
Head along to the Widgee Markets, to help out Koala Action Gympie Region and ANARRA with their fundraising at the Widgee Memorial Hall. This market is run on the first Saturday from 7am-midday. For more information phone 0421 545 977.
SUNDAY 7 January
Imbil Country Craft Markets
The Imbil Country Farmers and Craft Markets are on every Sunday, 8am-1pm in Central Park in Yabba Road. Come along and experience fresh country produce, live music and handcrafted goods. Call 0411 187 157 for more information.
Duck Pond Markets
The Gympie Duck Pond Markets happen at the Lighthorse Oval at the Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, Brisbane Rd, Gympie. Held on the first, third and fifth Sunday from 7am-midday this popular market stall sites fill quickly. Call 5482 3995 for more information.
Kin Kin Markets
There’s always plenty on offer at the Kin Kin Markets. Held on the first Sunday of every month from 8am – midday, you will find them set up on the Kin Kin Oval in Main St. Call 0431 452 940 for more information.
MONDAY 8 January
*Temporary Tattoos*
Come along to the Gympie Library at 2pm for an exciting session where we show you how you can create your own temporary tattoos with the help of the Cricut and a printer. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Al-Anon Family Groups
This support group for relatives and friends of people with a drinking problem meet on Mondays at 1 pm and Thursdays at 7 pm. For more information including meeting location please call 1300 252 666.
*First Five Forever Storytime*
Head to the Gympie Library between 9.30-10am each week for an enjoyable session of stories with an emphasis on fun! This is an interactive program for pre-schoolers and is suitable for ages 3-5 years.
Gympie Library Craft Group
Come and share your current project at 10am with our Gympie Library Craft Group. Bring along a piece you’re working on – be it knitting, sewing, crochet or cross stitch – 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.
Gympie Indoor Bowls
Want to take up a gentle activity and make new friends and meet interesting people? The Gympie Indoor Bowls group is just what you are looking for. Everyone is welcome regardless of age or ability at the centre at 35 Graham St, One Mile between 1-4pm. For more information contact Lil on 5482 8261.
AA Big Book Steps Meeting
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The Steps meeting meets at 5.30pm in the community hall on the corner of Pine and Myall Streets, Gympie. Contact Therese on 0411 121 554 or Rick on 0412 224 666.
GUSTO Ukulele and Guitar Sessions
Each Monday, 6 to 8pm and each Thursday, 10am to 12noon, the GUSTO Ukulele and Guitar Sessions are held at the AICM Building, Channon Street Gympie. All are welcome and the cost is $5 per session. For information contact Robyn Hamilton on 0429 011 783.
TUESDAY 9 January
*Pebble Art Kilkivan*
Create a one-of-a-kind nature art piece using pebbles! Will you create a butterfly, a dragonfly, birds, flowers or maybe even a family portrait? Let your imagination run wild! Suitable for ages 8-15 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place at the Kilkivan Library at 1pm, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*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.
Mahjong Mornings @ Goomeri
Pop into the Goomeri Library at 10am 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 @ Gympie Gympie Library
Come along and make some friends, have fun and test your knowledge with trivia questions from 10am.
Tin Can Bay Art Group
The Tin Can Bay Library is calling all artists, between 10am-12pm to join them to share work and ideas and connect with artists in the community. Bring your work in-progress and join in a friendly chat and exchange ideas. All artists, levels and mediums welcome. Phone 5486 4355 for more information.
Mahjong @ Tin Can Bay
Head along to the Tin Can Bay Library between 1-4pm 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.
AA Big Book Study Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The study group meets at 9.30am at the Salvation Army complex at 42 Stumm Rd, Southside. Contact Nichola on 0410 654 855 or Kevin on 0439 310 774.
*Tinker Table @ Kilkivan Library*
Drop in between 3.30-4.30pm to take part in some fun activities that are all based on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Maths). No bookings are required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
WEDNESDAY 10 January
*Amazing Reefs*
Did you know that the Great Barrier Reef is the largest reef system on Earth? You can even see it from space. In this fun activity at the Imbil Library at 1pm, inspired by “A is for Australian Reefs” by Frané Lessac, you will create your very own reef diorama. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Paint your own garden gnome*
Come along to the Goomeri Library at 10am and paint your very own gnome for your garden. Suitable for ages 5-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Dynamo Generator*
Join us for a fun session at the Gympie Library at 2pm as we look at circuitry and electrical currents in this fun STEM based workshop. Suitable for ages 8-12 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Kids Learn to Sew – Intermediate*
Finished the beginner course and looking for some new sewing projects? Join us at the Gympie Library at 3.30pm over four weeks as we expand your knowledge of sewing. You will have the opportunity to complete a new project each week. 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. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*First Five Forever Baby Bounce*
Between 9.30-10am Gympie Library is the place to be for Baby Bounce, an interactive session aimed at babies from 0-1 years and their caregivers. Come along and meet other parents and babies for a fun session of nursery rhymes, finger plays and songs.
Cooloola Card-Makers @ Tin Can Bay
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 welcome. Join this friendly group and let your creative juices flow.
Gympie Library Card and Board Game Group
From 10am, join in the fun with a game of cards, scrabble, chess, backgammon and more. Play all your favourites or try something new.
Gympie QCWA
The Gympie QCWA get together to meet every Wednesday. But, depending which week it is, it will be either a Meeting (1st), Craft Day (2nd and 4th) or Coffee Date (3rd). If the month contains a Fifth Wednesday, catch up with the ladies to finish your UFOs or Unfinished Objects. There are also other chapters around the Gympie region that meet on different days. For more information or enquiries, contact Brenda on 0418 190 049, email gympieqcwa@hotmail.com or like them on Facebook.
THURSDAY 11 January
Family Trivia Night
Bring your friends, bring your family and bring the kids. It’s family trivia night at the Gympie Library from 5.30pm! Test your knowledge on old things and new things, library and bookish, local and history, pop culture and more. Suitable for all ages. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Decorate your own Journal*
This session at the Tin Can Bay Library at 10am will teach you how to decorate a journal or diary, just for your eyes only, ready to write your thoughts, deepest secrets or any story you like. Come along to any session in the holidays to continue your projects. Suitable for ages 5-17 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Cool Chemistry Concoctions*
You’ll say it looks like a trick or magic, but science is at work. Learn some fun experiments you can do at home! Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place at the Tin Can Bay Library at 2.30pm, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
*Ceramic Coasters*
Get crafty at the Gympie Library at 2pm and design your very own coaster. Suitable for ages 12-17 years. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Apple iPads: Doing More
Have fun and stay safe with your iPad. In this session at the Gympie Library at 10am we show you how to use the camera to take great photos, block nuisance messages and get some peace and quiet with the clever do not disturb feature. We also look at how you can save and easily find files and how to listen to radio podcasts. Bookings are essential. To reserve your place, visit the website or phone the library on 5481 0859.
Scrabble Thursdays @ Goomeri
The Goomeri Library is the place to be from 1pm to test your word knowledge and enjoy a friendly game of Scrabble.
Mothers Group
The Gympie Mother’s Group will be held weekly at the Gympie RSL from 10am – 12pm. Come along for a coffee and a chat in the Atrium Bar.
AA ID Group
If you or someone you know has developed a drinking problem, you may want to consider calling one of the following people. There are no dues or fees for AA membership – the only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. The ID group meets at 8pm at Community Place, corner Excelsior and Stanley Streets, Gympie. Contact Trevor on 0431 405 339 or Maree on 0419 837 798.
*Thursday Robotics*
Come to the Gympie Library from 3.30pm and get hands-on in one of our fun, relaxed sessions. No bookings required but space is limited. Suitable for ages 5-12 years.
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