Woodworkers’ open day

What’s On

What: CCL and CWC open day

When: Saturday 29 July from 8 am to 1 pm

Where: Cooroora Woodworkers Club, 8 Lowermill Rd, Cooroy

WOODWORKING enthusiasts and timber lovers are in for a treat as the Cooroy Camphor Laurel (CCL) and

Cooroora Woodworkers Club (CWC) gear up for their highly anticipated open day on Saturday 29 July.

Attendees will have the opportunity to peruse a wide range of handmade timber items and slabs, all created by dedicated volunteers from these not-for-profit groups.

The CCL members specialise in working with camphor laurel timber while the CWC craft their pieces from a variety of timbers.

What’s On List

THE Kandanga & District Swimming Club is hosting a family-friendly bush dance at the Kandanga Hall on 12 August.

This community event, supported by funding from the Gympie Regional Council’s Community Grants Program 2022/2023, aims to bring people together for a night of dancing, laughter, and connection.

Kandanga & District Swimming Club treasurer Diane Cleary said the bush dance is a great opportunity to come together as a community, learn some bush dances, meet new people, and have fun with family and friends.

“Live music by The Grey Cats Band will lead us through some favourite old dances including the Heel and Toe Polka, Strip the Willow, the Flying Pieman and Gypsy Tap.

“For something a little more current, try the Nutbush, Cha Cha Slide and Macarena.

“All dances will be called to enable everyone to join in.”

There will be a shared supper during the interval and prizes for the best bush-dancing outfits.

“We will have lucky tickets, lucky spots, and prizes for the best dancing too.

“Don’t forget to pre-book your tickets as numbers are limited,” Diane said.

Music in the Botanic Gardens

THE First Sunday event featuring music in the gardens is on Sunday 6 August, weather depending. Jay Bishoff, Andy Higgins and friends will lay out some cruisy Sunday morning sounds from 10 am. The Shade Garden will be open from 9 am and a guided walk through the gardens will start at 8:30 am.

Cooroy Handmade & Artisan Festival

NOW in its third year, this annual event in Cooroy brings together Noosa hinterland artists and crafters, giving them a space to showcase their creativity. This year’s event at the Cooroy Memorial Hall starts Friday 25 August at 4 pm for a Shop & Sip event, until 7 pm. The festival then runs for two full days on Saturday and Sunday, 26/27 August, from 9 am to 3 pm.

Noosa Orchestra & Ensembles

NOOSA Orchestra & Ensembles presents Silver Linings. Despite disappointment and despair, great music can follow. Sunday 20 August at 2:30 pm at Cooroy Memorial Hall and Sunday 27 August at 2:30 pm at Good Shep- herd Lutheran Church Hall, Noosaville. Tickets $29 plus booking, Students (under 18) $10 plus booking. At the door tickets (if available) $35 and $15 for students. Pre-purchase at Eventbrite.

Both groups take pride in milling and drying their own timber locally that has been generously donated by local landowners.

From slabs and boards to bowls, pens, kitchen utensils, tables, and unique gift items, there is something for everyone. Eftpos will be available.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to witness the artistry of these skilled woodworkers.

Sunshine Coast Plein Air Paint Out

THIS event, held from 13 to 18 August, invites artists from around Australia to participate in a week of painting around the Sunshine Coast. An exhibition of that work will be held 19–20 August in the Connections Building, 29 Low Street, Yandina, in conjunction with the Yandina Street Fair. All details including registration can be found on the Sunshine Coast Plein Air Paint Out Facebook page.