Community Events Noticeboard
Discover church and not-for-profit community events from across Brisbane.
Frosty Fun at the Queensland Maritime Museum
– See the Antarctica and Shackleton Exhibition on show including the taxidermy Husky dog and two Emperor Penguins.
– Animal artist and art teacher Kathryn McGovern will show them how to draw the Husky, Penguin or their own pet.
– Snow making and creating small scale snowmen or igloos.
– Ice and decorate cupcakes as snowmen and penguins, then of course enjoy the fruits of their labour!
– Make origami krill, whales and penguins, then turn the paper sculptures into mobiles.
– Colour in and decorate paper dolls to dress for an Antarctic expedition.
– Touch trollies of genuine Antarctic artefacts, like seal fur, balaclavas, Antarctic rocks, skulls of penguins, in white gloves!
School Holidays
The Smurfs Craft Village
Let your little Smurfs get creative as they decorate a pencil case in time for back to school.
PLUS the first 50 children to participate each day will receive a free* ‘Smurf Shake’ thanks to Wendy’s Milk Bar!
Date: 20 – 24 January
Time: 11am – 2pm daily
Location: near Kmart
Cost: free
Bookings are not required. *Terms and conditions apply. For more information visit https://www.victoriapointshoppingcentre.com.au/whats-happening/smurf-craft-village/
School Holidays
Tricking Seminar
Get ready for the EXTREME HOLIDAY FUN that your kids will surely LOOOVEEE 😎❤️❤️
👊For only $10 per person, your child will learn to be ninja. Learn how to jump, twist and flip – finishing with a martial arts kick. Learn the latest Martial Arts Craze in Focus Martial Arts Tricking Seminar with the 4 Times World Champion Instructor Shai Rimon!
👊Where: Focus Martial Arts Mansfield Club
1/23 Dividend St, Mansfield, QLD, 4122
Phone : 0403 022 650
👊This is the perfect activity. Drop them off, (or parents can stay). Make sure they have a drink bottle & comfortable clothing that stretches.
BRING YOUR FRIENDS! 🥳
👊Book your ticket as limited places available. http://bit.ly/Tricking_Seminar
School Holidays
You Be You foster carer informaton session
Foster Carers are extraordinary people. They come from all walks of life, just like the children they care for.
Almost anyone who wants to make a difference in a child’s life can become a foster carer, regardless of gender, orientation, experience with children, whether you’re employed or retired.
You just need to have the passion to make a difference in a child’s life. By being yourself, it encourages the child to be themselves and feel comfortable in their new home.
Everyone is welcome to attend a free You Be You foster carer information session at the Carindale Library on January 23, from 6pm-7pm.
Children
Elimbah Declutter Support Group
Elimbah Declutter Support Group meets during the school term on Wednesdays fortnightly.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 29th January at 9.30 am.
We are a friendly, motivational, accountability group who love to get rid of our clutter and experience the freedom and joy this brings.
Contact Janet on 0402700238 or jvv@iprimus.com.au
R.S.V.P. by Sunday 26th January.
Technicolour Chinese New Year Night Market
The Multicultural Community Centre is hosting its annual Lunar New Year celebration on the 1st of February 2020 from 4pm to 9pm.
We will be having local performers and workshops showcasing aspects of Asian culture and you will be able to get a literal taste with the amazing food trucks and stalls we are inviting to celebrate with us.
You can also test your luck with a fortune wheel where you could win prizes generously donated by local businesses or guarantee yourself a win while browsing handcrafted wares made by craftsmen and women from Brisbane region.
Community
Redlands College Open Day
We invite you to join us for Open Day on Friday 28 February from 9:30am – 11:30am. The Principal will give his address at 9:30am in the Multi Purpose Hall at the front of the College. Student led tours will take you between classes and to other Redlands College facilities.
Open Day
Haven’s Big Top Mania Fundraiser
A Circus Themed Family Fundraiser to help raise funds for the Hill family, and their three-year old daughter who is battling Diamond Blackfan Anemia. A rare blood condition that only effects 800 people worldwide, Haven must have a blood transfusion every 3 weeks to stay alive. Haven also experienced a stroke in March 2018 which has left her battling hemiplegia dyskinetic cerebral palsy and a whole other host of complications. As the condition is so rare, a lot of the treatments aren’t government funded and leaves the family with a lot of out of pocket expenses. Moreover, even though Haven’s team of eight specialists at the Queensland Children’s Hospital are great, the real experts are in the United States and so we would love to be able to help her get the effective treatment she needs. With over 90 appointments last year alone, including four emergency admissions, this family remains positive, advocating for blood donations and has contributed towards saving 753 lives in 2019 through their Haven’s Hope Initiation.
We are hosting a family fundraiser with live music, entertainment, food trucks, sideshow alley, pie a pastor and a silent auction to help raise money for this deserving family. This evening will be a whole host of fun for the entire family for kids young and old. With just a gold coin donation entry, we hope to see you there for an incredible evening and to help this wonderful family.
Fundraiser
Brisbane Toddler and Baby Show
BABY TO TODDLER SHOW
Whether you’re pregnant, a first-time parent, or looking for a fun day out with your toddler, the Baby to Toddler Show, Australia’s newest parenting event is not to be missed!
Taking place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre from Friday 20 – Sunday 22 March, the Baby to Toddler Show – will provide a one stop shop for all pregnancy, baby and toddler needs, offering a stylish shopping experience, expert advice and entertainment. Best of all, it’s free to attend!
Shop from over 100 of the best baby and toddler brands including LoveNCare, RedsBaby, Stuck on You, UPPABabby, iCandy and Love to Dream to name a few.
Expectant parents can put their dream set of wheels to the test prior to purchasing as they push, fold, turn and park a range of prams and strollers over various surfaces and terrain at the purpose-built Pram Testing Track.
School Lunch Box ‘Super Dad’, George Georgievski – whose revolutionary lunchbox creations have captivated parents all over the world – will share his tips and tricks on how to create easy, healthy and fun bento box lunches the kids will love in a series of workshops with Stuck on You.
The Baby to Toddler show promises to be a great day out for the kids too, as they sing, dance and clap along to all their favourite characters including Peppa Pig and Ben & Holly live on-stage daily. Plus a soft play area and craft zone will keep them busy!
There’s no doubt about it, parenting is one of the most rewarding times of your life but it can also be quite overwhelming! At our Live Talks, listen to Australia’s top pregnancy and baby experts including Pinky McKay, who will be on hand throughout the weekend, discussing sleeping techniques, breastfeeding tips and post-natal care for new parents.
Got a parenting question you need the answer to? Drop by the Advice Hub where qualified professionals will be available to answer all your questions, offering free, confidential, one-on-one support and expert guidance.
For those wanting to equip themselves with the skills, knowledge and confidence to care for their baby in a medical emergency, Mater Mothers will be offering 90-minute first aid courses in the First Aid Academy for just $40.
The LoveNCare, Baby Feeding & Changing Room provides all you need to change and feed your baby in a clean, safe and warm space, including a private area should mothers want to feed their babies in a peaceful, quiet environment, with comfortable seating provided by LoveNCare.
There’s something for everyone, no matter their stage in parenthood, so join us at the Baby to Toddler Show in March!
For more information, visit; https://www.babytotoddlershow.com.au/
Cost: Payment required – The Baby to Toddler Show is free to attend if tickets are registered online in advance otherwise there is an entry fee of $20 at the door.
Mum's & Bub's
Battle of the Brains Trivia Night
Battle of The Brains Trivia Night is all about coming together with your friends, family and colleagues to go head to head with other teams to see which team is the brainiest – taking out the title of ‘Trivia Champion 2020’!
Participants are encouraged to don in their pyjamas or onesies to battle against other teams in 10 seriously fun rounds – all whilst helping us raise much-needed funds for our Love of Learning Program which directly benefits foster children in our community.
Trivia
National Motoring Heritage Day – Picnic in the Park
National Motoring Heritage Day is an initiative of Australian Historic Motoring Federation, with the aim being to promote and display Australia’s strong motoring heritage and also show the community, business and government the strength of the Australian historic motoring movement.
To celebrate National Motoring Heritage Day the Queensland Historic Motoring Council Inc will be hosting a historic vehicle car show. This event is held in Cameron Park, Ipswich and is free to attend. You do not need to register for the event.
Display your historic vehicle, have a fun day and “share the passion” with the public.
The Cross of Christ Revival Rally
International Guest Speaker:
Pastor Mark Goldwire and his wife Tonya, The Compassionate Church of Jesus Christ, Lousiana USA.
Ipswich Showgrounds
81 Warwick Road
IPSWICH, QUEENSLAND 4305
Date:
Tues 23 – Thurs 25 June 2020
Times:
Daily 10am – Teaching
Daily 6pm – Night Service
Accommodation: Camping facilities from Mon 22 – Fri 26 June 2020. Hotels and motels in close vicinity to the venue (Book early).
Make plans to join us! Book your work holidays now!
All details subject to change. For further information please call Louise on 0403 219 319.