What’s on in our town – Yeppoon

FRIDAY 7 OCTOBER

Light the Night 2016

Everyday 35 Australians are diagnosed with blood cancer; it takes more lives than breast cancer and melanoma. You can bring a little light into the lives of people with blood cancer by supporting a Leukaemia Foundation Light the Night walk.

Walk with us to help more Australians beat blood cancer through research and support. Gather with family and friends to shine a beautiful lantern; gold to remember someone, white for your own journey or blue to show you care.

Reserve your lantern today and receive your kit so you can reach your fundraising target at www.lightthenight.org.au

When: 5:30pm – 8:30pm

Where: Main Beach Stage, Anzac Parade, Yeppoon, Queensland

Cost:  Free entry, but fundraising is encouraged

Who should attend: All welcome

Pinefest Charity Golf Day – Caitlin Buttenshaw

The Keppel Bay Sailing Club’s Pinefest entrant – Caitlin Buttenshaw is conducting a 4 Ball Ambrose Charity Golf Day in aid of fundraising for her chosen charity – RACQ Capricorn Helicopter Rescue. Dress up to win PLUS $2000 worth of great prizes up for grabs!

When: 11:00am – 6:00pm (Registration from 11am, Shotgun start at 12:00pm)

Where: Yeppoon Golf Club

Contact: 0411 691 197

Cost: Team of 4 – $280 – 2 Carts, Green Fees, Hamburger for lunch, Nibbles & presentation.

SATURDAY 8 OCTOBER

Yeppoon Community Markets

Farmers Markets encourage the community to buy locally from their farmers. Why? Because it helps keep a local business going, it reduces the energy used on transporting foodstuffs but I guess mainly it’s fresher and therefore better to eat. Bring the family down and do your produce shopping for the week.

When: 6:00am – 10:00am

Where: Yeppoon Showgrounds

Contact: (07) 4939 7976

Emu Park’s Bushcare Activity

Some light weeding of our plant out site from March most likely. http://www.emuparkbushcare.org.au/

When: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Where: approx 52 Marine Parade Bring: Your gloves, a water bottle Wear: Sturdy shoes and sun smart clothes

Gala Evening Keppel Coast Girl Guides

Funds raised from the entry fee and the sale of the artwork " Looking into Braidwood" Framed pastel painting by Jo Beatty will go to Girl Guides Queensland State Good Turn 2016. These funds will assist those in drought affected areas of Queensland.

When: 6:30pm – 9:00pm

Where: Town Hall, Normanby Street, Yeppoon QLD 4703

Cost: $5 or $20 for a family

Contact: 0411 458 456 or 4933 6964

Project Wild Thing – Movie Screening

"This film will change your life." – The Guardian Please join Capricorn Conservation Council under the stars for a special community screening of Project Wild Thing (PG). This film explores the emerging issue of "nature deficit disorder" in kids. It’s humorous but shocking–a powerfully-motivating reminder to bring more "wild time" to our homes, schools and community.

When: 6:30pm

Where: Outdoor Theatre, BIG4 Capricorn Palms Holiday Village, Wildin Way, Mulambin, Yeppoon QLD 4703

Cost: $2 per person (please pay at park office)

Details: Display and discussion from 4:00pm (camp kitchen) Movie commences 6:30pm (outdoor theatre) Tea/coffee/conversation to follow.

SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER

Rugby Tots

Our fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team.

For times and costs find out more at https://www.rugbytots.com.au/Class/Find