WEEK 1

Wed 1 Dec 2010
Robert’s 7th Birthday at Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
9am to 4.30pm
Crikey! Australia Zoo’s little Mini-Me & chip off the old block, Robert is turning seven already & he wants you to help him celebrate this exciting day.
For more info visit www.australiazoo.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5436 2000

For the little boy (or big boy) who has everything! A Great birthday or Christmas gift…

Fri 3 Dec
Maroochydore/Buderim Blue Light Disco
Buderim Basketball Stadium (Home of the Clippers)
Syd Lingard Drive, Buderim
Doors open 6.20pm
Disco finishes at 10pm
Entry: $8 - No Passouts
ALL DISCOS FULLY SUPERVISED BY POLICE - HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AT EITHER MAROOCHYDORE OR NAMBOUR.
Both Maroochydore & Nambour are now Junior Disco’s catering for only school-age children—Yr 9 & below. (Under 14) Some 14 year olds may be allowed entry—discretion upon Police Officer at door. Older children MUST produce your School ID to be able to gain entry into either disco. No ID—NO entry. This applies only to the older children to verify to us that they are in Year 9 or under 14.
Discretion will be upon Police officers in attendance to allow entry to those on the borderline.
Next Discos:
First Friday of the month Maroochydore
2nd Friday of the month is Nambour
(ZERO TOLERANCE APPROACH TO POOR BEHAVIOUR & ATTITUDES DIRECTED TO POLICE, SUPERVISORS & OTHER CHILDREN - ANYONE OFFENDING WILL BE BARRED FROM FUTURE DISCOS)
www.maroochydorebluelight.com >>

WEEK 2

Thu 9 to Sun 12 Dec
PGA Championship Australia 2010
Hyatt Regency Coolum, Sunshine Coast
$1,500,000 min. prize money

Now in its 9th consecutive year at the Hyatt Regency Coolum, Australia’s oldest professional tournament & the flagship event of the PGA of Australia, will once again feature the biggest names in Australian golf with a sensational field of golfing talent being assembled including defending champion & major winner Robert Allenby plus many other great Australian players contesting the championship such as Adam Scott, Stuart Appleby, Mathew Goggin, Michael Sim, Rod Pampling & John Senden.

PGA Championship Australia provides golfing fans a chance to get up close to the best Australian golfing talent in a spectacular Sunshine Coast setting. With a family friendly atmosphere, players & spectators alike are able to enjoy the stunning surrounds of Coolum & with an endless array of activities for both locals & visitors, this championship is one golf event not to be missed.

Further event information can be found on the PGA of Australia’s website at www.championship.pga.org.au

Sat 11 to Fri 24 Dec 2010
The Sunshine Coast Christmas Lights Spectacular & Musical
Every Night - 6pm to 9.30pm
Free entry
Maroochydore Baptist Centre
Wises Rd Buderim
The Christmas Spectacular will be staged from Sat 11 Dec until Christmas Eve, between 6pm & 9.30pm each night.
Look for the giant sign made up of thousands of lights that says ‘Welcome to Christmas’
The Sunshine Coast Christmas Lights Spectacular is back bigger & better than ever. Pastor Phil Greenbury expects more than 20,000 people to visit the centre over the next couple of weeks.
A musical production will be performed every night.
There will also be an animal farm for children and a replica of the town of Bethlehem, complete with actors.

Don’t miss this amazing Christmas production
– it really is spectacular!

THIS SUNDAY!
Sun 12 Dec from 5pm
Nambour Carols
Nambour Baptist Sportsground
Cnr Coes Creeks Rd & Erbacher Rd, Nambour
The Nambour Baptist Church, now joined by Nambour combined churches, realised it was time the area hosted its own carols night and took a leap of faith hiring a big stage, big band & great entertainers to give Nambour a free family night to remember.
The night kicks off at 5pm with free kids entertainment and a sausage sizzle.
The event has grown into a fun-filled family night not only because of the quality of performers but because the night brings a beautiful spirit that sometimes gets left behind with modern day carols.
Performers on the night will include ARIA & Golden Guitar nominee Ked Taylor, who has toured with the late Slim Dusty, recording artists Margy Manfield & Kelly Murphy as well as classical brilliance with Christina Bollondorf & Thomas Patterson.

Popular local Paul Murray & the internationally acclaimed Machaneh Dance Company will also perform.

Bring a rug or chair & get ready to have a great night out in Nambour!
Organiser Margy Manfield said the night wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of local sponsors: Sunshine Coast Regional Council, McDonalds Nambour, Gregson and Weight, Toyworld Nambour, Lanhams/Melco, Bank of Queensland Nambour, Hot/Zinc FM, Accura Group.
Margy also said the event’s major sponsor, Nambour RSL, would be generously providing an amazing fireworks display to close the event.

WEEK 3

Sat 18 Dec
Carols by Candlelight in Buderim
presented by St Marks Anglican Church in association with the Buderim War Memorial Community Association
Buderim Mountain State School Oval
from 6.30pm
Be entertained & sing along to all the well known carols at this wonderful community get together.
Entry by gold coin donation includes carols song sheet & evening’s program
Glow sticks & glow candles will be available to purchase at the event.

Sat 18 Dec
Carols at Cotton Tree 2010
Cotton Tree Park Maroochydore
FREE ENTRY
5.30pm to 9.30pm
Bring a blanket and be dazzled by a variety of great performances. Children's entertainment kicks off at 5.30 pm, carols at 6.30 pm and a great fireworks show will end the evening with a bang.
All enquiries to Michael Bloyce - Events
Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 5441 8363
or email here >>

Sun 19 Dec
Carols on Kings
Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra
FREE ENTRY
5.30pm to 9.30pm
Coast families are expected to turn out in force again this year for the free Carols by Candlight event planned for Caloundra just before Christmas.
Sunshine Coast Council is holding Carols on Kings at Kings Beach Amphitheatre in Caloundra on Sunday 20th December. This will end in a fireworks display.
In recent years, up to 10,000 people have attended the event - proving the popularity of celebrating Christmas on the Coast under the stars.
Commencing at 6.30pm, Carols is proudly presented by the Sunshine Coast Council's Events and Celebrations unit with a focus on fun and entertainment for all ages. Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot encourages residents to come along and join in the festivities.
Be sure to bring a blanket and your picnic basket because from 5.30pm children can be entertained by roving performers including Mr Magic, Ned Nucklehead and Domino the Christmas Elf.
Especially for kiddies, the Silly Billies will present Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is coming to Town.

That's not all on the entertainment program though - there will be great performances throughout the night by such acts as soloists Liza Beamish (soprano) and Johhny Peek (tenor), New World Rhythm Choir (directed by Brian Martin), The Pacific Chamber Orchestra (conducted by Barrie Gott), Golden Beach State School and Dance School, Tahlia Bland (panio), Wes Taylor Duo, SC Performing Arts Centre Dance Troupe and community carol singing lead by Caloundra Chorale.
And to top the night off, a great fireworks show will end the evening with a bang.
Food, drinks and glow products will be available from local community organisations. Carols is an alcohol and glass free event.
There is a free bus for Carols on Kings with services running from and to Caloundra Bus Interchange in Cooma Terrace from 4pm to 9.30pm
All enquiries to Michael Bloyce - Events
Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 5441 8363
or email here >>

WEEK 4

Fri 24 Dec
Christmas Eve
If you haven’t started your Christmas shopping yet – you better get crackin’! But take it easy…

Don’t be a Christmas Turkey – Don’t drink & drive, leave plenty of time to do what you have to do.
Stay Calm, Drive Safely, Drive Slowly, Drive Courteously. Be a god ol’ Christmas Cracker—wave, smile & spread some Christmas cheer!
 

Sat 25 Dec
Christmas Day 2010
We wish you a Merry Christmas from all of us here at Global Village Promotions & BuderimVillage.com.au

Wherever you are enjoy a relaxing time with your family & friends!

Sun 26 Dec
Boxing Day 2010
Hit the beaches on the Sunshine Coast & have some fun!
Relax. Chill out. The fuss is all over now for another year.
This is ‘Take it easy day’
Our advice:
Sun, sand, surf, swim, snags on the barbie & a snooze!!

Mon 27 Dec 2010 to Sat 1 Jan 2011
Woodford Folk Festival
Woodrow Rd Woodford
We recommend that to fully appreciate & plan your festival you should purchase the full colour programme booklet: your Essential Guide to doing Woodford - which details the thousands of events, artists & presenters profiles, street maps plus full listings of public transport, festival food outlets & more.

Program Booklets are available from Oct/Nov 2010 for $10 at most Sunshine Coast newsagencies including Buderim & Sippy Downs. Well worth it so you can plan your Woodford experience, especially if you are going on a day pass.

Find out everything you need to know & book tickets online by visiting www.woodfordfolkfestival.com >>

It’s an awesome experience…just under 1hr’s drive from Buderim via Beerwah. If you are local or visiting the Coast & have never been to Woodford & always wondered what it was like – just GO – don’t miss it. Get a glimpse of utopia. If only the world was like Woodford every day…
Grab a program, book a ticket. See you there!

WEEK 5

Spend New Years Eve at Mooloolaba
Fri 31 Dec from 2pm to 12 midnight
Mooloolaba New Year’s Eve on the Esplanade
Mooloolaba Beach
Welcome in 2011 & enjoy (2) fireworks displays at 8.30pm & midnight + awesome FREE entertainment.

*************FREE EVENT**************

The New Year’s Eve spectacular will feature two fireworks displays, one sponsored by Energex
at 8.30pm, & another at midnight.

Activities will kick off from 2pm & go into the evening with children's entertainment, a beachside carnival, fire shows on the beach & roving performers.

There will be two stages of entertainment – one at the southern end of the beach & another at the northern end.
This is an alcohol & glass-free event.
More info phone Richie Eyles on 5420 8265

Spend New Years Eve at Kings Beach
Fri 31 Dec from 5.30pm to 9pm
New Years Eve Fireworks at Kings Beach
Lions Park, Kings Beach (near the water fountain)
Celebrate the New Year early with your family and friends at Kings Beach!

Please note there will not be fireworks at midnight.

In addition there will be roving artists, sideshow alley, games, jumping castle, food & drink stalls or dine in or BYO from cafes & restaurants in the area.
For more information please contact Rhonda from Creative Events Sunshine Coast on 0405 123 417

Fri 31 Dec
New Year’s Eve
Goodbye 2010
Hello 2011!