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Parenting Playgroup
Parenting and playgroup sessions for young mums and young mums to be to share stories with other mums, educational sessions, antenatal nurse support, children's activities and lunch provided. No cost.
When: 19th Oct 2009 at 12:30pm - 21st Dec 2009 at 12:30pm
Where: Youth Information Referral Services, 60 Victoria Street Mackay
More information contact: Michelle Bannermanv 4957 7949
Sunday AM Barefoot Bowls
Enjoy the fresh spring air under shade covers with casual dress barefoot bowls, followed by a sausage sizzle. $10 per head. phone 4956 1612 for further information
When: 19th Oct 2009 at 9:30am - 13th Dec 2009 at 11:30am
Where: Sarina Bowls Club, Beach Rd, Sarina
More information contact: Elaine Virgen on 4943 0506
Building Better Relationships Course
A six session relationship skills course for couples, run every Wednesday evening from 5.45pm to 8pm. Learn the key skills for a successful relationship. Numbers are limited so register your interest by contacting Relationships Australia, Mackay. Cost: $180.00 per couple for the complete course.
When: 21st Oct 2009 at 12am - 25th Nov 2009 at 12am
Where: Relationships Australia, Worley Parsons Building, 45 Victoria Street, Mackay
More information contact: Relationships Australia 4957 4952
DiscoverIT computer class
Free computer and technology classes for library members. All types of classes. Contact the Library for class schedule and bookings.
When: 6th Oct 2009 at 10am
Every week on Tuesday, until 24th Nov 2009
Where: Mackay City Library, Gordon Street, Mackay
More information contact: Mackay Regional Council 4961 9387
DiscoverIT computer class
Free computer and technology classes for library members. All types of classes. Contact the library for class schedule and bookings.
When: 2nd Oct 2009 at 10am
Every week on Friday, until 27th Nov 2009
Where: Gordon White Library, Phillip Street, Mt Pleasant
More information contact: Mackay Regional Council 4961 9300
The Fairies
Wednesday 11 November 2009 > 11am Wednesday 11 November 2009 > 1pm The Fairies "Fairy Tales & Nursery Rhymes Tour" will feature four well-loved fairy tales now in fabulous new songs, plus sing-along nursery rhymes and a magic burst of The Fairies favourites in Jump Jump Star, Fairy Ballet, The Silly Song and Fairy Dancing Girl. This year's tour will feature Harmony, Rhapsody, Barnaby and Wizzy, along with The Fairies brand new friend, Fairy Princess Minuet, the Dancing Fairy, who will perform magical ballet on pointe to delight all of our fairy fans.
When: 11th Nov 2009 at 11am - at 9:59am
Where: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
More information contact: MECC Box Office on 4961 9777
Feral Pig Information Session
Learn more about feral pig control including: control techniques & results, productivity & environmental costs of feral pig damage, health risks to humans & stock. Come & chat with DPI&F vets, Officers from QPW, Local Council, SLCMA
When: 12th Nov 2009 at 9am - 12th Nov 2009 at 11:30am
Where: Plane Creek Canegrowers Building, 36 Broad St, Sarina
More information contact: Sarina Landcare on 4956 1388
Nightcafe – Dancenorth
Dinner/Show/ This exhilarating production melds the high physicality and athleticism of Gavin Webber’s style mixed with the rawness, passion and lyricism of gypsy music. Nightcafe has a rhythm and tempo which moves from melancholy to frenetic. The dancers perfectly blend with the music for dramatic solos that dissolve into lush musical textures and sweet melodies. Nightcafe is the company’s most accessible work with a film noir sub-plot and explosive energy. It delivers a poignant, humorous and up-tempo night of enjoyment. Dancenorth’s works have toured throughout Australia, Perth and Sydney to festivals and in Japan, Singapore, Germany and London. They have been nominated in the Dance Australia Critics Survey as ‘Best New Work’ and ‘Most Outstanding Choreography’ and for five Helpmann awards including ‘Best Choreography’ and ‘Best Ballet or Dance Work’. ‘This is a show that the world should see’ - Townsville Bulletin
When: 12th Nov 2009 at 8pm - at 9:59am
Where: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
More information contact: MECC Box Office on 4961 9777
Victoria Park State School Xmas Fair
All new XMAS fair with Santa attending. Big rides by Bill's Amusements, mini cent sale, food court, ham wheel, fairy floss, glow products and many more stalls! Come along and join the fun!
When: 13th Nov 2009 at 6pm - 13th Nov 2009 at 9pm
Where: Corner of Hauge and Shakespeare Streets, East Mackay
More information contact: Kylie on 0405 794 893 or Kym on 0401 333 606
Best of West
Mackay West Primary School Concert
When: 13th Nov 2009 at 7pm - at 9:59am
Where: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
More information contact: MECC Box Office on 4961 9777
We Found Love and an Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figurines Aboard the ‘SS Farndale Avenue’
Friday 13 November 2009 > 8pm Saturday 14 November > 8pm Wednesday 18 November > 8pm Saturday 20 November > 8pm Friday 21 November > 8pm Kucom Theatre – Shakespeare Street $20.00 Adult $17.00 Concession The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society Production of “ We Found Love and an Exquisite Set of Porcelain Figurines Aboard the ‘SS Farndale Avenue’ One of a series of modern-day plays about the (mis)adventures of the Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society as they attempt to entertain an audience with their latest self-penned masterpiece. This one is a romance set aboard a shipboard cruise back in the swinging twenties. Or, at least, it would be, if the cast could stop bickering amongst themselves, the stage crew could pick up their cues and any of the actors could remember what they were supposed to be doing or saying on the stage. Despite that, they struggle through the plot: Constance, sailing to Naples to marry Beauregard, meets up with childhood sweetheart Noel. As Beauregard is secretly also on board, the ensuing love triangle develops on the voyage, inevitable shipwreck, sojourn on a desert island island and eventual rescue. Nobody is quite sure how it finishes, though: that part gets rather overlooked amidst the chaos. It's a comedy, by the way.
When: 13th Nov 2009 at 8pm - 21st Nov 2009 at 8pm
Where: Kucom Theatre – Shakespeare Street
More information contact: MECC Box Office 4961 9777
Lions District Convention
Lions from Sarina to New Guinea will converge on Mackay for the annual District Convention.
When: 14th Nov 2009 at 8am
Every day, until 15th Nov 2009
Where:
More information contact:
Ted Malone Day
Everyone is invited to come along and spend an afternoon of bowls. Casual dress and a fun attitude required. Cost $10 per head. Phone 4956 1612 to make a reservation.
When: 15th Nov 2009 at 1pm - 15th Nov 2009 at 4pm
Where: Sarina Bowls Club, Beach Road, Sarina
More information contact: Elaine Virgen 4943 0506
Fitzgerald Spectacular 2009
Fitzgerald Primary School Concert
When: 19th Nov 2009 at 6pm - at 9:59am
Where: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
More information contact: MECC Box Office on 4961 9777
Jungle Fever
Friday 20 November 2009 > 7pm Saturday 21 November > 7pm Friday 27 November > 7pm Saturday 28 November > 7pm Friday 4 December > 7pm Saturday 5 December > 7pm $49.00 Show & Meal Come and experience this uproariously funny Theatre Restaurant. Mackay Musical Comedy Players presents Jungle Fever, a raunchy romp in the African jungle, is not for the innocent or the faint hearted. Travel with the not so intrepid Jungle Patrol, under the guidance of the African Queen, as she escorts Colonel Carmichael and Major General Philmont, in search of Carmichael’s lost niece Jane, heiress to a castle and a fortune. Jane’s half sister, Lola – a show girl, sets out to spoil the rescue, make off with the hero, Rick Darling, and steal Jane’s fortune. Add a tribe of women who worship the Elephant, and a Witch Doctor who dabbles as a gourmet chef, and there is room for lots of misadventure and mirth. Audience members are encouraged to join the mayhem by dressing in Jungle theme.
When: 20th Nov 2009 at 7pm - 5th Dec 2009 at 7pm
Where: Ocean International – Bridge Road, Mackay
More information contact: MECC Box Office 4961 9777
4CRM Vinyl Record Sale
All of 4CRM 107.5FM - our Community Radio Station - vinyl record albums will be on sale for collectors, fans and DJ's alike. All of the classics across four decades will be priced to sell. A great opportunity to buy a unique Xmas gift.
When: 21st Nov 2009 at 9am - 21st Nov 2009 at 1pm
Where: Caneland Shopping Centre, Mackay
More information contact: NIck Bennett 4953 1411
Surf Lifesaving Carnival - Sarina Beach
All Clubs from Sarina to Port Douglas are invited to attend the next round in the Surf Lifesaving Calendar at Sarina Beach. The carnival is for U8 through to Masters.
When: 21st Nov 2009 at 9am - 22nd Nov 2009 at 12pm
Where: Owen Jenkins Drive Sarina Beach
More information contact: Denielle Findlay on 4956 6490
Active and Healthy Canoeing
Come and try canoeing! Learn some basic skills, try something new and have some fun along the way!
When: 21st Nov 2009 at 10am - at 9:59am
Where: Kinchant Dam
More information contact: Danielle Wallace on 1300 653 988
The Global Poverty Project
Hugh Evans and the team from Global Poverty Project invite you to the Mackay Launch of 1.4 Billion Reasons, a stunning presentation about global poverty and what we can do to end it. Supported by Australian Govt, AusAID and Australian Volunteers Internation.
When: 23rd Nov 2009 at 11am - 23rd Nov 2009 at 12:30pm
Where: Conservatorium of Music, Central Queensland University, Boundary Road Planlands, Mackay
More information contact: Rob Rolleston 4953 4113
Imperial Russian Ballet – Swan Lake
A Reserve $79.90 Adult; $69.90 Pension $77.90 Friends of the Theatre; $74.90 Groups 10+ $59.90 Children U12; $69.90 Secondary Student B Reserve $69.90 Adult; $69.90 Pension $69.90 Friends of the Theatre; $69.90 Group 10+ $56.90 Child 12/U; $59.90 Secondary Student Music by P. Tchaikovsky Choreography by M Ptipa & L. Ivanov Revised by G Taranda Swan Lake encapsulates the world of music and mystical creatures with that of the real world to produce a story where betrayal and power are in the end conquered by the virtues of love and forgiveness. The masterpiece ballet is presented in three acts and follows the original storyline with the happy ending which was decreed by Soviet rule in the 1930's during the reign of then Russian Leader Stalin. Subtle revisions and variations have been introduced by Gediminas Taranda, Artistic Director of the Imperial Russian Ballet Company. Swan Lake crosses the world of magic and mystical creatures with that of the real world. It is a story where the virtues of love and forgiveness in the end conquer evil and betrayal. The full length classical ballet in 3 acts.
When: 24th Nov 2009 at 7:30pm - at 9:59am
Where: MECC - Alfred Street, Mackay
More information contact: MECC Box Office 4961 9777
Morning Melodies – A Very Merry Gaslight Christmas
Sponsored by Palm View Village, Daily Mercury & Mackay Regional Council Featuring the Gaslight Music Company A Very Merry Gaslight Christmas is the perfect show to wind up another great year of Morning Melodies entertainment. This fast paced Christmas production contains a pleasant mix of traditional Christmas carols blended with contemporary Christmas songs and spiced with great gaslight humour. Join us in the foyer after the show for Christmas cake and a drink as we celebrate Christmas 2009!
When: 27th Nov 2009 at 11am - at 9:59am
Where: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
More information contact: MECC Box Office on 4961 9777
AUSSI Masters Swim Meet
Masters swimming meet hosted by the North Mackay Sinkers Masters Club
When: 28th Nov 2009 at 12:19pm - at 9:59am
Where: Memorial Swimming Pool - Milton St.Mackay
More information contact: Dan Stampa - 0413 805 156
Movember Party
Movember Party Aim - To raise money for Men's Health Goal - $10 000 Plenty of prizes and giveaways
When: 28th Nov 2009 at 6pm - 29th Nov 2009 at 12:30am
Where: 64 Andergrove Road, Andergrove
More information contact: David Van den Boom on 4955 5444
Sarina Dance School 2009 concert "Razzle Dazzle
A wonderful concert showing the dancing talents of students from 3 years old and older. Students are performing many styles of dance: hip hop, ballet, modern jazz and tap. Mackay Gymnastics are coming along to perform as well.
When: 28th Nov 2009 at 7pm - at 9:59am
Where: Sarina Cultural Hall
More information contact: Jade on 0417 311 339
Mackay Pipe Band
Mackay Pipe Band
When: 29th Nov 2009 at 7:30pm - at 9:59am
Where: Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre
More information contact: MECC Box Office on 4961 9777