Kandoo Joeys on a bear ear hunt KANDOO Joeys recently had an adventure in their outdoor classroom. They also enjoyed a picnic and read the well-known children’s story ‘Going on a Bear Hunt’, by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. When the Joeys returned to their playroom they re-enacted the story by going on their own bear hunt. You can join in the fun at Kandoo Joeys Playgroup at Beerwah State School each Thursday from 9-11am during the school term.
COMMUNITY
Mountain Quilters Club celebrates
IN 1985 Mountain Quilters Club founding member Barbara Grigor convened a meeting around her kitchen table to start a quilting group. The group recently celebrated its 36th birthday. Today more than 60 members enjoy the friendship the club offers with new members warmly welcomed. There is always a friendly face at the door of the Peachester Hall, where the group now meets, to introduce you to someone who has a hidden stash of material, just like you. The club has a proud history of hosting biennial quilt shows, quilting and craft workshops, sewing days, retreats, bus trips and lunches. Members also have access to a large library of books and equipment. Sadly, the last quilt show was cancelled due to COVID-19. However, the committee is exploring creative ways to showcase members’ beautiful work. Mountain Quilters Club meets every second Wednesday at the Peachester
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Founding member Barbara Grigor cuts the group’s birthday cake Hall. September meetings will be held on September 1, 15 and 29 from 9am. If you would like to know more about Mountain Quilters, contact Bonnie Arbon on 5498 3757. You can also check out their Facebook page – Mountain Quilters Inc.
Community partnership funding program Glasshouse Country VIEW Club EVERY year Sunshine Coast Council provides considerable funding to community groups and organisations through its community partnership funding program. The latest round of funding was approved at last week’s ordinary meeting of council, locking in financial assistance for the next three years. The funding is open to not-for-profit community organisations providing facilities or services that support the delivery of council’s priorities and demonstrate broad community benefit. Council approved more than $990,000 in funding to 138 organisations across the Sunshine Coast. Council’s community portfolio councillor David Law said the funding strengthened the council’s relationships with many invaluable volunteer organisations. “By contributing to operational costs such as rent, communications and administration, the program gives community groups funding certainty,” Cr Law said. “That means they can invest their time and energy into providing vital services to their members and the broader community.” Congratulations to the successful local groups: • Maleny Show Society • Beerburrum School of Arts Association • Conondale Public Hall Committee • Glass House Mountains Community Hall
Glasshouse Country & Maleny News
• Glasshouse Mountains Community Group • Glenview Mooloolah Tennis Club • Landsborough Area Community Association • Maleny Community Centre • Maleny District Sports and Recreation Club • Maleny Neighbourhood Centre • Mapleton and District Community Association • Mapleton Bowls Club • Mapleton Community Library • Mapleton Hall and Sportsground Trust • Montville Village Association • Mooloolah Public Hall Association • Mooloolah Valley Community Association • Nungeena Aboriginal Corporation for Women’s Business • Old Witta School Community Centre • Peachester Community Hall • Range Community Gym and Fitness Centre • Suncoast Hinterland BMX Club • Sunshine Coast Motorcycle Club • Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge • Friends of Pattemore House • Landsborough and District Historical Society • Maleny Cultural and Historical Society • Peachester History Committee • Blackall Range Business and Tourism Association • Celebrate Glasshouse Country • Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce • Maleny and District Chamber of Commerce • Maleny Visitor Information Centre • Montville Chamber of Commerce
Contributed by Janet Kitchin
THE club’s August lunch was held at the Mooloolah Valley Country Club where we had a very interesting presentation from Margaret Elliott
President Jill Mitchell with Lion Lynda Flanigan and guest speaker Margaret Elliott
of VIEW clubs in our area and their activities. We also received a donation from the Mooloolah Lions Club, which was represented by Lynda Flanigan. Our outing for September will be to Caloundra on Wednesday, September 1 at 10.30am where we will have morning tea at Happy Valley followed by a walk to Bulcock Beach and fish and chips. Our club raises funds for The Smith Family and the Learning for Life program in all their activities. Any ladies who are interested in coming along to one of our events or would like to join our club should contact Jill on 0417 793 708 or Janet on 0448 845 303. You can also visit our website on www.view.org.au or Facebook page.
SUNSHINE Coast Council has approved $610,000 from its environment levy to assist 19 environmental organisations in the first year of a three-year funding agreement to implement environmental projects. The three-year partnership provides certainty, enabling the groups to engage in long-term planning and capacity building. Successful local groups are: • Twinnies Seabird and Pelican Rescue - $15,000 in the first year / $45,000 over three years • Mary River Catchment Coordination Association - $67,000 / $201,000
• Hinterland Bush Links Inc - $39,000 / $117,000 • Wildlife Volunteers Association (WILVOS) - $10,000 / $30,000 • Barung Landcare Association - $67,000 / $201,000 • Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors $50,000 / $150,000 • Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group - $52,000 / $156,000 • Mooloolah River Waterwatch and Landcare - $59,000 / $177,000 • Wildlife Queensland - $50,000 / $150,000 • Glasshouse Mountains Advancement Network - $5,000 / $15,000
Funds given to strengthen environment protection
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