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…

Thu 2 Dec @ 4.30pm
Book Launch “An Artist’s Journey”
Meet the author Rex Backhaus-Smith
at Books of Buderim
In the courtyard at the Woolworths roundabout
Burnett St Buderim
Rex Backhaus-Smith is an artist of international standing & one of Australia's most celebrated. On Thursday 2 December at 4.30pm Rex will be at Books of Buderim talking about his life, his art & his biography 'An Artists Journey'.
No charge to attend but please RSVP
Bookings essential - please phone Books of Buderim on 5445 1625 or email books@booksofbuderim.com.au

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 >>

Sat 4 Dec from 5.30pm
Sunshine Coast Rodeo
2010 NRA Finals
Sunshine Coast Showgrounds
Indoor Arena
Coronation Avenue Nambour
Come see the 2010 National Rodeo Association Finals.
This is the third & last round of finals for the 2010 Rodeo Season.
You will see the Best Bulls & the Best Broncs all trying to unsettle the Best Riders in the State.
Come & see a Yee-Haa of exciting events such as:
• Open Bull Ride
• Saddle Ride
• Bareback Ride
• Rope & Tie
• Steer Wrestling
• Barrel Race
• Breakaway Roping
• Team Roping
• Steer Undecorating
•  Junior Bullriding
• Junior Barrel Race
• Poddy Ride>
Entry: Adults $20, Conc. $15, Students (12-18) $10,
Kids under 12 FREE
Parking $5
Get there early or pre-book.
Ph: 5441 2766 for more info

Sat 4 Dec
Mooloolaba Marina Christmas Boat Parade 2010
from 6.30pm
Public Viewing Locations are listed below based on approx. arrival time of 1st boat
Time PM - Location
6:45 (1) START - Coast Guard
6:50 (2) Beltana Park
6:55 (3) Kawana Waters Marina
7:15 (4) Mooloolaba Marina
7:18 (5) La Balsa Park and Northern end of Spit
7:28 (6) Coast Guard/Park/Car Park
7:33 (7) The Wharf
7:36 (8) Charles Clark Park
7:45 (9) Mooloolah Island
8:00 (10) FINISH - To Be Advised
More info: www.christmasboatparade.net

Sun 5 Dec
Kawana Carols Concert
2pm
Kawana Community Hall
Nanyima St, Buddina
The Sunshine Coast Concert Band, under the baton of Music Director Ken Chadwick OAM, present a concert of traditional carols & Christmas songs.

Singers: Alan Winter, Bev Gourlay & Aart Schouten
Compere: Steve Dickson MP

People of all ages are asked to come & ‘sing-a-long’, or just listen to our local big band playing our favourite, familiar Christmas carols in sheltered comfort – “heedless of the wind & weather”.
Cost is only $10 - which includes afternoon tea.
Pay at the door – plenty of seats available.
For SCCB information,
check out the website www.sccb.org.au

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 The Wonder of Christmas
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!

Sat 11 Dec at 2pm
Queensland College of Dance Excellence (QDCE) presents - The Wizard of Oz
Nambour Civic Centre
Nambour
Tickets: Adults: $25, Conc. & Student $20 / Child $15
Ph: 5475 7777 for more

Tickets on sale 18 November

Sat 11 Dec
A Night at the Proms
Lake Kawana Community Centre
7pm
Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra with the Sunshine Coast Choral Society featuring soprano Elizabeth Smalley with conductor Adrian King
All enquiries phone 5444 3899 or visit www.scso.org.au
** Nambour Civic Centre is a ticketing agent for this event
Call 5475 7777 to book
Tickets:
$28 Adults
$25 Concession
$22 Group bookings of 10 or more
$15 Students

Sun 12 Dec at 6pm
An evening with Xavier Rudd
with special guest Justin Nozuka (Canada)
Lake Kawana Community Centre
All ages Licensed Event (Photo ID required)
Tickets: $55 on sale from 30 August
For further information & ticket sales
phone Nambour Civic Centre on 07 5475 7777
or visit www.nambourciviccentre.com.au
(additional internet/phn charges apply)

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.
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

Visit Buderim for a Dive-In Movie
So much fun you’ll wet yourself!
Tue 14 Dec from 6pm
Dive In Movie
‘Surfs Up’
@ Buderim Pool
Buderim Aquatic Centre
Lindsay Rd Buderim
Movie starts 7pm

Buderim Aquatic Centre is set to hang ten & get tubular when the popular animated feature Surf’s Up heads poolside for a dive-in movie on Tuesday, 14 December.

Buderim Aquatic Centre manager Tracy Mitchell says movie-goers can float in the pool & watch the film. If you don’t want to get wet - no problem, there’s plenty of grassed areas at the pool to watch the movie on dry land!
The Buderim Aquatic Centre doors will open to moviegoers from 6pm, with the screening starting around 7pm-ish.
BYO floaties, noodles, lilos for the pool, or blanket, beanbag or chairs. Inflatable chairs & beanbags will be available for hire. Lifeguards will be on hand to assist with pool supervision.
Tickets are only $7 per person, & free for children under 3 years of age. Price includes pool entry after 6pm
Please note that all children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult. No alcohol, food, or glass will be allowed into the centre. Food, drink & a BBQ will be available for sale on the night.
Our dive-in movie will be so much fun, you’ll wet yourself!

Sat 18 Dec
Mamma’s Market
Buderim War Memorial Hall
Main St Buderim
9am to 1pm
Mamma's Market - Lovely Things for Home and Family is a high quality boutique style market with a focus on handmade, unique items & services catering to pregnancy, baby, children's & family needs, delightful decor items and a variety of gourmet foods. This will be more than just another market, it will be a fun experience for the whole family. There will be gourmet food to enjoy, activities for children & live entertainment which will complement the unique wares for sale - all contributing to a great atmosphere!
More info visit www.mammasmarket.com

Last Minute change of venue
Carols now indoors at
Lake Kawana Community Centre

Sat 18 Dec
Carols at Cotton Tree 2010
Cotton Tree Park Maroochydore
FREE ENTRY
5.30pm for 6.30pm start to 8.30pm
Bring a blanket & be dazzled by a variety of great performances. Children's entertainment kicks off at 5.30 pm, carols at 6.30 pm plus a great fireworks show will end the evening with a bang at 8.30pm
All enquiries to Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 5475 7272

Sun 19 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 6pm
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.

Last Minute change of venue
Carols now indoors at
The Events Centre
Caloundra

Sunday 19 Dec from 5.30pm
(Event 6.30pm to 8.30pm)
Carols on Kings
Kings Beach Amphitheatre,
Kings Beach, Caloundra
FREE ENTRY 
Coast families are expected to turn out in force again this year for the free Carols by Candlelight event planned for Caloundra just before Christmas.
Sunshine Coast Council is holding Carols on Kings at Kings Beach Amphitheatre in Caloundra on Sunday 19th 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 will be entertained by roving performers.
Expect great performances from Donald Cant & Simone Dew plus The Boogie Woogies Superhero Band
And to top the night off, a great fireworks show will end the evening with a bang.
Food, drinks & glow products will be available from local community organisations. Carols is an alcohol and glass free event.
FREE PARKING has been organised at both the Transit Centre in Cooma Tce & in Queen St near the Caloundra State High School, so you can use the shuttle bus!
There is a free shuttle bus to Carols on Kings with services running continuously with stops at the Caloundra Transit Centre in Cooma Tce & also Queen St in front of the High School
This service will run from 3.30pm until 9.30pm
ROAD CLOSURES:
De Vene Ave (sth of roundabout) 1am to 1pm
Burgess St Car Park 1am to 1pm
Edmund St Carpark 1am to 1pm
Ormond Tce (for fireworks) 7am to 10pm
All enquiries to Customer Service Centre
Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 5420 8200

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 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 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 in Buderim!
Fri 31 Dec 2010
Buderim Bollywood Ball
Celebrate New Years Eve in Buderim
Welcome in 2011 - Bollywood Style!
Indian food, local wines & entertainment with Brisbane Babas Band
$110 per ticket includes Indian meal, drink on arrival + entertainment.
A bar will be available on the night to purchase drinks.
Buy a table of 10 for $1000 & save $10 per ticket!
Dress: Colourful!
For more info & online ticket sales visit
www.maggiesdreamcatcher.org.au

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 Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 5475 7272

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!
Part-tay! Par-tay! Par-tay!