Eumundi Voice Issue 119

COMMUNITY

Food Fads

Cooroy Library is hosting an enlightening talk by Honor Tremain – award-winning nutritionist, author, and journalist – on 17 June from 1011.30am. Honor recently won the Prestige Awards' Nutrition Clinic of the Year 2025 for Qld. Honor will present her Fads to Avoid talk, where she will delve into the pros and cons of today's most popular diets. These include sugar-free, paleo, vegan, keto, calorie counting, low-fat, blood type diets, juice cleanses and fasting. This is a free event, but bookings are essential. Register: libraryevents.noosa.qld.gov.au.

Noosa Alive!

The program is coming together for Noosa Alive! 2025 with tickets on sale for some exciting events. The J Theatre in Noosa hosts a series of performances, including the Qld Ballet on 18&19 July, the world premiere of David Williamson’s new play Sleeping Dogs on 23&24 July, Amber Lawrence on 25 July and Caroline O’Connor on 26 July. Other events across the region include opera, classical music, author talks and a film evening. Visit: noosaalive.com.au.

Christmas in July

The Cooroy RSL is hosting a members’ Christmas in July party, featuring Chef Paul’s Grazing Table for just $35 per person. The event starts at 6pm on 26 July and includes entertainment by Max Anderson and cash giveaways. You must be a financial member for 2025 to attend. Reserve a table at the RSL or by calling 5447 6131.

Santa's Classy Helpers fundraiser

Local charity, Santa’s Classy Helpers is hosting a fun night of music and dancing on 14 June at 5pm, at Alfresco's Garden Café, 1380 Eumundi Noosa Rd. Performing for 1 night only is local band Booka Table & The Maitre D's, who will bring the blues, funk, rock 'n roll and party grooves. Tickets are $20, with food and drink available to buy. Payments should be made to Santa's Classy Helpers: BSB 633 000, Account 147598312 (reference Music and your name). Email to confirm payment at: santasclassyhelpers@gmail. com. All money raised goes to Santa's Classy Helpers Charity.

Winter Solstice Festival

Fairhill Botanic Gardens and Nursery is celebrating its 50th birthday with a Winter Solstice Festival on 21&22 June from 8am. In ancient times the Winter Solstice marked the shortest day and longest night of the year, and was celebrated with rituals and respect for the power of nature.

The event features free entry, live music, local art, produce and handmade wares. Highlights include the opening of the new Country Store and Farm Shop, kids' sessions and the Perfect Pups Bandana Parade contest. The awardwinning Fairhill Café Bar Restaurant will serve special menus including native and seasonal ingredients. The festival concludes with Fire and Light Magic from 3pm which is held around the solstice firepit, featuring marshmallow toasting, lantern making and a glowing lantern parade. Visit: fairhill.com.au.

Big-hearted volunteers

To mark National Volunteers Week in May, Katie Rose Cottage Hospice hosted a special thank you event to celebrate the incredible contribution of its 200+ volunteers and enable them to come together to meet and mingle.

CEO Rebecca Grisman said, “Our volunteers are the heart of everything we do, and this event is a small way to recognise their dedication, compassion, and countless hours of service to our hospice and the local community.”

The hospice relies on community support and donations, as well as its volunteer army. The thank you event was supported by grant funding from Sunshine Coast Airport. As an organisation providing a community service at no charge, Katie Rose relies heavily on donations and grant funding, and the support from Sunshine Coast Airport provided a chance to give back a little to the organisation’s volunteers.

Volunteers are integral to the operation and spirit of Katie Rose Cottage Hospice, generously providing their time and care by working at the hospice to support our palliative care nurses and patients, providing retail support in the 4 opshops, maintaining the hospice’s lush gardens, or collecting donation boxes in businesses across the coast.

Each volunteer brings compassion, commitment, and a spirit of teamwork to ensuring the hospice can continue to operate. Katie Rose Cottage Hospice receives just 25% of its funding from the Qld government for its specialist palliative care nurses’ wages, and must fundraise year-round to cover the $300,000 shortfall for its operations every year.

The hospice is currently planning fundraising events and seeking more helping hands keen to support our nurses and op-shop stores. If you are interested in volunteering at Katie Rose Cottage Hospice contact: volunteering@ katierosecottage.org.au.

Experience Eumundi Sponsorship Recipients announced

Experience Eumundi recently announced the successful recipients of Round 2 of their sponsorship program, supporting local organisations that contribute to the vibrancy and wellbeing of the Eumundi community.

This round saw over $18,000 in funding awarded to 4 outstanding local groups: Eumundi Magpies, Eumundi State School, Eumundi Residents Association and Eumundi School of Music.

Experience Eumundi looks forward to seeing the positive impact of these initiatives unfold. Visit: experienceeumundi.com.au/sponsorshipprogram.

New shuttle bus

The Imperial Hotel Eumundi is now offering a convenient shuttle bus service for its guests. Operating on Fridays and Saturdays from 4-11pm, and Sundays from 4-9pm, this service makes it easier for guests to enjoy the local hospitality without the hassle of driving or finding parking. The shuttle bus stops at The Doonan and Noosa Junction, providing regular trips between these venues. Tickets are priced at $5 each way and are available via Eftpos only. Visit: facebook.com/ImperialHotelEumundi.