WEEK 1

Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jul
Open Cockpit Weekend 2011
Queensland Air Museum, Caloundra Aerodrome,
7 Pathfinder Drive, Caloundra
10am to 4pm
You’re in for a big weekend at the Queensland Air Museum!
Get a close up look as the aircraft cockpits are opened up. Knowledgable volunteers will be on hand to tell the tales of service & stardom of the military flying machines & the civilian passenger aircraft. The collection includes over 50 aircraft both complete & in parts. There are also large photographic & memorabilia displays. The Open Cockpit Weekend will also feature displays from visiting groups & museums to add to the impressive array of historical items on display.
For further information visit www.qam.com.au
or call QAM on (07) 5492 5930

Sat 2 & Sun 3 Jul
Caloundra Cup Carnival 2011
Corbould Park Racecourse
Sunshine Coast Turf Club
Punters can expect full fields with high class horses and the best jockeys from around Australia, bringing competitive racing to one of the most valued racetracks in Australia.

With roving entertainment and fashions on the field this day will be a day not to be missed.
Amusements and rides have been organised for the children on this family fun day.
More info: www.sctc.com.au

Live Theatre!
Fri 1, Sat 2 July + Wed 6, Fri 8, Sat 9 July
at 7.30pm
Matinees: Sunday 3 July & 10 July
at 2pm
Little Shop of Horrors
Caloundra Chorale & Theatre Co.
CCTC Theatre, Piringa St, Wurtulla

WEEK 2

SCHOOL HOLIDAY FUN!
Thu 7 July
Jally productions presents...
Aladdin & his Magic i-Pod
An interactive & educational play for children
Lake Kawana Centre
2 shows
10am & 12 noon
Aladdin was sick and tired of his boring old lamp, so he traded it in for a brand-new iPod - WOW!

SAVE THE DATE!
Wed 6 July
State of Origin 2011
Game 3
Blues V Maroons
Suncorp Stadium

Fri 8, Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jul
Queensland Garden Expo 2011
Maroochy Showgrounds at Nambour
Coronation Ave Nambour
Open: Fri/Sat 8am to 5pm, Sun 8am to 4pm
Queensland Home Garden Expo attracts garden lovers from across state & country, and this year's event is right on par with the best gardening events in Australia. The Expo, held over three days at the Showgrounds at Nambour will be bursting at the seams. Some of Australia's leading experts eager to share their knowledge will be joining the Expo for three days of lectures, demonstrations & workshops on five live stages. They will include Colin Campbell, Annette McFarlane, Ross McKinnon plus a host of local horticultural experts.
Landscape garden displays will provide the centrepiece to the Expo & they are sure to be a great source of inspiration to both experienced and novice gardeners. With over 350 exhibitors on site, visitors can also peruse the latest in garden tools, books, pots, mowers and all things gardening, or take home some of the 40,000 plants that will be on sale.
Entry: Adults $14 per day or $30 3-day Gold Pass
Conc. $12 per person per day
Group $12 per person per day
Children under 12: FREE
More info Ph: 07 5441 4655
More info: www.qldgardenexpo.com.au

Sat 9 July
Tina Turner Tribute Show
Rebecca O’Connor is simply the best as Tina Turner
Lake Kawana Community Centre
18+ Seated Licensed event
Door/Bar opens 7pm Show starts 8pm
Tickets: Adults $45 or $35 Conc.
Tickets available from the Venue Mon-Fri 9am to 4.30pm
Phone 5413 1400 for more info

Sat 9 & Sun 10 Jul
Abbey Medieval Festival 2011
Medieval Tournament
Caboolture
Take Bribie Island exit off the Bruce Highway. At approx 4 km along Bribie Road, turn left into Old Toorbul Point Road and follow the directions for Tournament parking.

Welcome, my Lords and Ladies, Merchants and Peasants to a very special Abbey Medieval Festival and Tournament. This year is one of excitement and celebration as we hold the 22nd Medieval Tournament in 2011.
The award-winning festival received the inaugural 2009 Community Event Award by the Moreton Bay Regional Council in January.
The Abbey Museum holds the festival to raise funds to maintain its priceless collections. The Museum would like to acknowledge the support and dedication of the re-enactors and performers that makes the festival possible.

The festival is the largest authentic medieval event in Australia. It spans a thousand years in Europe and the Middle East from the Dark Ages to the High Middle Ages, from AD 600 to 1600.
There is something for all ages at the Tournament. The breath-taking pageantry of the Joust; the courage and skill of knights in armed combats; a new and spectacular Grand Parade with over 500 re-enactors parading from the castle; a Masque Ball, educational talks and exotic food. Visit the famous Medieval market to indulge your shopping fantasies or the Stag Inn and the Tavern to satisfy your thirst. There is music, dance, arts and crafts and rich photographic opportunities.
Come and enjoy the magic of the 2011 Abbey Medieval Tournament.
Visit their fabulous website for so much more… >>
www.abbeytournament.com

WEEK 3

Fri 15 to Sun 17 July
Farm Fantastic Outdoor Trade Expo 2011
Cnr Bruce Hwy & Pumicestone Rd Caboolture
It's get's bigger & better each year!
Don't miss out in 2011!
Farm Fantastic brings you the largest trade expo of its kind in Australia so if shopping is your thing this is the place to get serious. You will discover the abundance of what is on offer. Check out the exhibitors list & products - we have it all.
Entry Times: Friday - Saturday: 8am to 5pm
Sunday: 8am to 4pm
Entry Prices: Adults - $14.00
Children (under 14) Free
Seniors card holders: $10.00 (Friday only)
Free Parking
Car parking on site - 4 huge carparks
Free shuttle buses from Caboolture Rail Station and Morayfield shopping centre with FREE parking all day.
Shuttles run every 30min from 8am to 5pm
Enquiries: 5490 1440
or visit: www.farmfantastic.com

Sat 16 Jul
Sunshine Coast Annual Doll, Teddy,
Craft & Miniature Show 2011
Buderim Memorial Hall, Main St, Buderim
Entry: $4. Open: 9am-3pm
The biggest doll, teddy, toy & miniature show on the Coast. Add to your collection of gorgeous bears & dolls & miniatures. Fascinating displays, plenty of colour & variety of craft, lots of food, raffles & fun. A great day out for the whole family from kids to grans. Come along & adopt a newborn baby doll or a huggable teddy bear!
he Sunshine Coast Doll Teddy Craft & Miniature Club will be holding their annual show in the Buderim War Memorial Hall proudly sponsored by the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. There will be refreshments available all day, with competitions, trading tables, demonstrations & displays. This year scrapbooking is included in the competition with the theme Craft through the Ages.
Enquiries to Robyne (07) 5441 5779
or email gmarob@dodo.com.au

Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jul
Monster Bookfest 2011
Caloundra Arts Centre, 5 North St, Caloundra
Sat: 8am to 4pm, Sun: 8am to 12 noon
There are thousands of books at bargain prices, including new, old, and collector items. All books have been donated, so you'll just never know what will turn up. Books are generally priced between $1 and $5 and there is a section where you can fill a bag for $3. All proceeds from the Bookfest go to Karingal Place for the Aged.

For further information or to donate books
contact Helen (07) 5493 2720

WEEK 4

Mon 18 Jul to Sat 30 Jul
Caloundra Bowls Carnival 2011
Caloundra Bowls Club, Caloundra RSL Memorial Bowls Club, Kawana Bowls n Recreation Club, Pelican Waters Bowls Club and the Caloundra RSL present the Caloundra Bowls Carnival.

Competition events include Mixed 2-Bowl Triples, Ladies Fours, Mens Pairs, Mixed Fours, Ladies 2 Bowl Triples, Mens Fours, Ladies Pairs, Mens 2 Bowl Triples, Mixed Pairs, Mixed Medley.

Come and join in the friendly competition on offer at 4 great bowls locations in the Caloundra area. The inaugural event held in 2008 was a great success 2010 was fantastic & 2011 will be even better. Winter days in Caloundra are just beautiful & the camaraderie of the Carnival combines to make this a memorable event.

For further information and entries please contact the Caloundra Bowls Club on 07 5491 1961
or visit their website www.caloundracarnival.com.au

Sat 23 July
Christmas in July 2011 “Hollywood Style”
Lake Kawana Community Centre
6pm to midnight
Stemm presents Christmas in July 2011 Hollywood Style featuring celebrity guest chefs Artie & Johnny as seen on TV on My Kitchen Rules.
Live entertainment & auction (donations appreciated)
Tickets: $75 each or $410 per couple
RSVP by Fri 15 July - Ph: 5441 7300
Dress- Formal or Hollywood costume
Prizes for male & female best dressed

Sun 24 Jul 2011
Bindi’s 13th Rock ‘n’ Roll Birthday 
Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
Happy Birthday Bindi!
Crikey! You're invited to Bindi's 13th Rock-n-Roll Birthday at Australia Zoo. And guess what!? All kids* get in free!

Our very own rock-n-roll star, Bindi Irwin, will be celebrating her 13th Birthday on July 24 and to celebrate, we are turning back the clock to the 1950s! Wooo-hoo!!

There'll be stacks of action-packed activities and entertainment:

• See the cast of GREASE perform live in the Crocoseum!
• Take part in our rockabilly swing and twist workshops!
• Grab your piece of Bindi's birthday cake!

Plus LOADS more to be announced...

The all-swinging, all-dancing 1950’s party is right here at Australia Zoo. Don't miss it as we rock around the clock for Bindi's 13th Birthday.

*Children 14 years of age and under will be admitted to Australia Zoo on 24 July 2011 free of charge when accompanied by a full paying adult.
For more info visit www.australiazoo.com.au
or phone (07) 5436 2000

WEEK 5

Fri 29 + Sat 30 July + Sun 31 Aug
Splendour in the Grass 2011
Woodfordia
Woodrow Rd Woodford
The 11th Annual Arts & Music Festival - Splendour in the Grass is being held this year at Woodford from Friday 29 to Sun 31 July. Check out their website for more information including the camping option and general event
All the details: www.splendourinthegrass.com

Thu 28 July
Mary Duff
Sunshine Coast Function Centre
19 West Tce Caloundra
Seated Show. Ages 18+
Mary Duff's phenomenal talent as a singer, together with the great stage presence and charisma she possesses, is testimony of her quietly powerful and captivating persona. There is a genuine warmth about this lady that touches all who come into contact with her, and she enjoys a dedicated, very supportive fan following. Mary is seen in the music business as an accomplished, polished, and highly respected professional performer.

Mary first got the chance to showcase her talent at just 12 years of age when, quite by chance, her father heard her singing on a home tape recorder, and recognised she had quite a talent. Having his own band at that time, he invited Mary to sing with them at the weekends.

Once Mary finished school she took up office work in her home county, Meath, in Ireland. It was whilst still working in an office, that she auditioned and successfully got the job as vocalist with a band called Jukebox. She then gave up office work and remained with Jukebox for about 3 years.

It was when Mary entered and won the Sunday World nationwide talent competition in Ireland, that she really made her mark. At that time she met Sean Reilly who was to become her manager. It was soon after that Mary was signed to Ritz Records, since which time she has achieved much success with her albums. She also auditioned for, and was offered, the special guest slot on Daniel O'Donnell's first UK concert tour. Such was the success that today Mary still remains Daniel's special guest.

Mary has numerous music awards to her name including 'Best Female Vocalist' from the British Country Music Awards and 'Best Female Solo Artist' from the Annual Irish World Awards. As well as the many music awards, in 1990 Mary was also named Meath Person of the Year, a much prized accolade received from her home county.

Mary is married to Paul McKenna who is now her manager, and who splits his time between running their own business, the Newtown Country Club, and being on the road with Mary for her own concert tours.

As Mary's success continues to take her from strength to strength, she is surely destined to achieve even further success.

Presale Tickets On Sale Now:
Adults: $62 Including GST & $3 Transaction Fee
To book phone 5438 5800
or email: info@sunshinecoastfunctioncentre.com.au for more details

Fri 29 Jul
Caloundra Blue Light Disco
Caloundra Rollerdrome
Caloundra Rd, Caloundra
7pm to 10pm
Entry: $10 - NO PASSOUTS
Age group 7—16 years
Smoking, drugs & alcohol are not permitted.
More info & photo galleries
visit www.caloundrabluelight.org.au >>
or call the Caloundra Blue Light Hotline on 5438 0666.

Blue Light Dance Parties are held on the last Friday of every month at the Caloundra Rollerdrome.

Sat 30 Jul
Sunshine Coast Antique Car Club 2011 SWAP Meet 
Nambour Showgrounds 
From 6am
(SCACC) annual SWAP at Nambour Showgrounds.
This  ONE DAY ONLY event is well attended by buyers, service providers & suppliers of parts, both new & used. 
Stall holders are allowed to start setting up from 2pm Friday 29 July.
Open sites $10, covered sites $20,
(includes entry admission for 1 person)
General Admission: $3 | Camping site fee: $12
Showground Parking $5
Definitely NO DOGS allowed. Leave Deefa at home.
For all enquiries & bookings,
contact Trevor Shields on 5476 8388
or email Trevor here >>
PO Box 362 Nambour Q 4560

The Great Romantic Concertos continue...
Sun 31 July
Alexey Yemstov performs Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No 1 plus Stravinsky - Petrushka
Lucas Parklands
126 Narrows Rd Montville
3pm
Visit Lucas Parklands stunning performance room submerged in Hinterland rainforest for an unforgettable experience in fine music.

Ukraine born international concert pianist, Alexey Yemtsov continues the Great Romantic Concerto journey at Lucas Parklands on Sunday 31 July at 3pm.

The much loved Piano Concerto No 1 is one of Tchaikovsky’s most popular compositions and among the best known of all piano concerti. Yemtsov dazzles audiences with his faultless technique and his performance promises to be a concert highlight of the year.
The programme also includes Stravinsky’s Petrushka Suite and more.
Concert tickets $40 - includes Devonshire tea.
For concert bookings please contact Lucas Parklands
126 Narrows Road
Montville 4560
Queensland Australia
E: lucasparklands@bigpond.com
P: +61 7 5478 5667

Lucas Parklands - an acoustically brilliant, visually stunning concert hall submerged in Hinterland rainforest.
The family dream was to create a parkland in which to live and a concert hall to cater for international artists and young talent of high standard.
Lucas Parklands is now a home of fine music set in a beautiful natural environment.
For more info: www.lucasparklands.com