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"Crossing The Threshold" exhibition
When: 4th Jul 2008 6:00pm
Where: Artspace Mackay, Gordon Street
More information: Ann Williams-Fitzgerald on 4957 7505
The work is about the significance to express symbolic meaning of visual metaphors. It explores the way visual images can be associated with human events. The artist investigated the idea of the portal [doors and windows] as a threshold, a space into a new realm. This work deals with the metaphysical condition of being.
CQ Rescue Charity Day
When: 5th Jul 2008 10:00am
Where: Etwell Park, Bakers Creek
More information: Charmaine McNiell 0408 921 154 or Naomi Johnston 0422 752 373
Family fun day and Women's novelty AFL game.
RSPCA Dog's Day Out
When: 6th Jul 2008 10:00am
Where: Jubilee Park, Alfred Street
More information: Bronwyn on 4942 9074
A fun day out for the whole family (including the family pet or stuffed toy!) Entertainent by the Harmonics, hot food, children's entertainment and great prizes to be won. Raise funds for a much needed RSPCA shelter in Mackay!
Fun day in the park - Get active in Mirani
When: 6th Jul 2008 10:00am
Where: George Johnson Park, Mirani
More information: Mackay Regional Council on 1300 MACKAY
Join in fitness fun with Cheeky Chimps Gymnastics, Sensory Circus Tribe, Al's Good Time Music and boxing with Step into Life. Celebrate as we launch Mirani 10,000 Steps. Free sausage sizzle provided by Mackay Regional Council and Valley District Youth Council. See Mayor Col Meng break the ground to make may for the new Mirani Skate Bowl. Be sun smart - remember to slip, slop, slap.
Boredom Busters - Fun 'N' Sun Morning Canoeing
When: 8th Jul 2008 9:30am
Where: Mackay Canoe Club
More information: Danielle Wallace Queensland Canoeing Activities Coordinator on 1300 653 988
This program for young people aged between 10 and 17 years that provides oppertunities to keep active and go extreme during the school holidays.
Whitsunday Voices Youth Literature Festival
When: 16th Jul 2008 6:30pm
Where: Various locations such as; Mackay Entertainment Centre and Gordon White Library.
More information: 07 4969 2018 or www.whitsundayvoices.com.au
Whitsunday Voices is popular for its outstanding line-up of authors, illustrators and actors who encourage a love of literature in all.
Open Boat Day on Greenpeace ship Esperanza
When: 26th Jul 2008 10:00am
Where: Mackay Harbour
More information: Greenpeace on 1800 815 151 (Mon-Fri) or www.greenpeace.org.au/energyrevolution
As part of a two month, 2,400 km tour along Australia’s east coast to champion renewable energy and energy efficiency as solutions climate change, the Greenpeace ship Esperanza will be in Mackay on the 26th July for a free public open day. Onboard tours of the Esperanza will be available from 10am-4pm on the day. Registration is essential. Further information on how to register and venue directions will be posted by 16 June at www.greenpeace.org.au/energyrevolution. Phone registrations will also be taken on 1800 815 151 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm only). The Greenpeace Energy [R]evolution Ship Tour will be highlighting the need for urgent action on climate change. The ship has already visited Sydney, Newcastle and Brisbane, and will continue north to Townsville and Cairns. The Open Boat day is a rare opportunity to get onboard Greenpeace’s biggest and fastest ship, best known for its expeditions to the Southern Ocean to confront Japan’s whaling fleet.
Get to know your community - Walkerston
When: 29th Jul 2008 9:30am
Where: Tommy Webster Hall, Walkerston
More information: Mackay Regional Council Locality Development Officer on 4961 9517
Free morning tea provided by Mackay Regional Council and Walkerston Neighbourhood Centre Group Inc, fun for kids with Cheeky Chimps Gymnastics, meet and greet other residents from your area and get to know your Community Development Officer
Get to know your community - Andergrove
Starts: 30th Jul 2008
Every month on the Wednesday of the month, until 26th Nov 2008
Where: Andergrove Community Centre Celebar Drive, Andergrove
More information: Mackay Regional Council Locality Development Officer on 4961 9517
Free morning tea provided by Mackay Regional Council, meet and greet other residents from your area, get to know your Community Development Officer