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FAMILY FRIENDLY Starry Nights Outdoor Movies presents Footloose and Saturday Night Fever at the Eumundi drive-in on September 1. Starry Nights director Trent Harvison says there’s something special about the pop-up drive-in screenings. Unlike a traditional drive-in, a massive blow-up screen with state-of-the-art audio is used, enabling movie-lovers to enjoy the flicks from the comfort of their cars. A large space is reserved for those who prefer to sit on blankets or chairs. To buy tickets, visit ticketbo.com.au/starrynights.
A local author hopes to create understanding and acceptance for children with ADHD. WORDS: Roxanne McCarty-O’Kane.
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eeing her nephew Mason transition into schooling with severe ADHD was the inspiration for early childhood teacher Jodie Adams to become an author. The Palmview resident created My Friend Manny to encourage understanding and acceptance for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – a neurodevelopmental disorder with a persistent pattern of behaviour. “It burned inside me thinking about [Mason] starting school and thinking no one would want to be his mate because of his behaviours and some of the things he does,” Ms Adams says. “I just wanted to help him to settle into school with those around him understanding what he is doing and why he is doing it, so he can have mateship and acceptance through his school life.” Ms Adams drew on real-life situations, which unfolded when her son played with Mason, to create the storyline for My Friend Manny. She used her 17 years of experience working in the early childhood sector to find a way to explain the complexities of ADHD in a positive manner that children can understand. She says the book has already resonated with many of her young fans
History has been made on the Sunshine Coast for the arts sector, with the endorsement of the Sunshine Coast Arts Plan 2018-2038. As a Sunshine Coast Council initiative, the 20-year plan seeks to grow, strengthen and actively seek opportunities to develop and showcase the region’s arts sector by providing a road map for its approach, priorities, programs and investment in the arts. Sunshine Coast Arts Advisory Board
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and she is considering future books that further explore Manny, or branch out into other challenges like autism and Tourette’s to build an even stronger pool of resources for children. “My main message is to be kind to everyone,” Ms Adams says. “Understanding every little person really does have a story and the way to better understand what that story is, is to be more open-minded.” “I want all little people to have a mate in the playground.” To buy your copy of the book or to find out more, visit myfriendmanny.com.
B Fresh Market, Deli and Cafe is much more than your ordinary fresh produce destination – it also offers a stunning array of sweet treats, with a huge range of gluten-free goodies and a host of vegan options too.
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Located on the water’s edge at Lake Kawana, Wildflower Restaurant & Bar at the Best Western Plus Lake Kawana Hotel offers a stunning outlook and first-class fare.
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With uninterrupted lake views, there is an air of tranquillity about the modern Brightwater Hotel, and with an extensive menu to choose from, every family member will leave feeling satisfied.
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The Quarterdeck Restaurant at the Caloundra Power Boat Club offers alfresco dining on the edge of Pumicestone Passage with a choice of meals from the delicious a-la-carte menu and specials.
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chair Collette Brennan says a vibrant and diverse arts and cultural ecology is an important contributor to the liveliness and vitality of the places we call home. “Creating a 20-year plan was an ambitious endeavour, and I believe, together with the local arts sector, we have created a plan that the entire region can be proud of,” she says. Visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/arts to view the plan.
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