Community Events Noticeboard
Discover church and not-for-profit community events from across Brisbane.
September Holiday Kids Club – The Incredible Race
Looking for something safe and fun for the kids to do in the first week of the school holidays? Come join us for a week of VBS fun at the Great Hope September Holiday Kids Club. Our theme this year is The Incredible Race – one family, one race, one Saviour.
Games, snacks, crafts, Bible lesson, prizes, competitions and action packed drama skit.
Starts daily at 8:45am and finishes 12pm.
To register your child, contact Pastor Michael Mills on 0406 911 078. Limited places. Don’t delay!
School Holidays
Logan Sports Day Camp 2019
Day Camp – 9am-3pm for 3 days
Grades 4-6 boys & girls
$45 per child includes food
FREE bus available for Logan Central, Woodridge, Kingston, Slacks Creek, Springwood and surrounding suburbs. **LIMITED SEATING** Book early to secure a seat.
*FUN *FAITH *FRIENDSHIPS
School Holidays
The Minden Massive Garage Sale
Sausage Sizzle/Baking/Produce/Plants Crockery, china, jewelry, handbags, bric-a-brac, furniture, glassware, collectibles, gift ware, books, magazines, stationery, cookware & baking goods, music, CDs linen, toys, clothes, tools, utensils, electrical goods, shoes + much more
Garage Sale
Ipswich Garden Spectacular
Magnificent displays of Orchids and Bromeliads; Organised by Ipswich Orchid society in Conjunction with The Ipswich and District Bromelaid Society. Features Plant sales Cultural lectures, Floral arrangements, Coffee Shop Raffles. Entry fee $4.00 Adult Children under 12 free . The venue is wheel chair friendly .Proudly supporting Ipswich Siblings Group an Ipswich based group with representatives from several agencies, which support the siblings of children with disabilities to be able to have outing etc. Great event for all to visit. Closes 1 pm Sunday
Brisbane Rhinos American Football Home Game
American Football in Brisbane! Join us to watch our Juniors (14-17yr olds) vs. Deception Bay Raptors at 11AM. Our Colts (17-19yr olds) play against Deception Bay Raptors at 1:30PM. Followed by our Men’s team (17+yrs) vs. Gold Coast Stingrays at 6:30PM. Entry is free!! Join us for some American football, food and live music!! Follow us on FB and Instagram for more information
FB: Brisbane Rhinos Gridiron Football Club
Instagram: Brisbane_Rhinos
Watoto Children’s Choir
Watoto Children’s Choir come from Uganda in East Africa. They are completing there 6 month tour here at Whitehill so a great celebration. They will be performing their brand new album “We Will Go” and it will present the story of abandoned African children and vulnerable women, who’ve been empowered to rise above their circumstances and answer the call to be part of the new Africa – ready to make a difference in the world. The production , like Africa is vibrant and colourful, taking you on an emotional journey from utter despair to joyous celebration, as the children and women share their personal stories of triumph in story and song. Other than coming to Africa yourself, what a better way to learn about all the good things happening in Uganda than through this stirring, musical experience. The Concert is free but a love offering taken to support this amazing work.
Concert
Christian Football Federation Australia National Titles
One of Australian’s largest Christian sporting events is on in our backyard! Come and see teams from New Zealand, Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales, Western Australia, the ACT and, of course, Queensland play across age groups from U14 up to senior men and women.
Entry is free
Community
Eradicating leprosy in Timor Leste Afternoon Tea
The Leprosy Mission Australia invites you to hear from Joel and Nona about how they are helping defeat leprosy in Timor Leste.
Joel’s experience with leprosy was one of loss. In 2005 he was abandoned by family and friends after he found leprosy patches on his face. Now Joel works for The Leprosy Mission Timor Leste running the Rights for People with Disabilities project. Come hear how supporters and The Leprosy Mission Timor Leste helped Joel find new friends and a new mission in life.
Nona has been Country Leader for The Leprosy Mission in Timor Leste since 2013. She will share how supporters in Australia are helping eradicate leprosy in Timor Leste.
Eradicating leprosy in Timor Leste Morning Tea
The Leprosy Mission Australia invites you to hear from Joel and Nona about how they are helping defeat leprosy in Timor Leste.
Joel’s experience with leprosy was one of loss. In 2005 he was abandoned by family and friends after he found leprosy patches on his face. Now Joel works for The Leprosy Mission Timor Leste running the Rights for People with Disabilities project. Come hear how supporters and The Leprosy Mission Timor Leste helped Joel find new friends and a new mission in life.
Nona has been Country Leader for The Leprosy Mission in Timor Leste since 2013. She will share how supporters in Australia are helping eradicate leprosy in Timor Leste.
Place: Ipswich Central Church, Cnr Limestone and Gordon St, Ipswich (entrance from Frangipani St)
Dan Warlow LIVE IN CONCERT!
DON’T MISS THIS LIVE PERFORMANCE BY DAN WARLOW! Get your family and friends together for a morning of singing, dancing and fun! Dan will be performing his exciting new show, featuring his new song “Grow”, as well as an exclusive preview of a few of his new songs from his upcoming highly anticipated 3rd album. Come and meet Dan and his mate Jed the puppet and be inspired and encouraged by his songs which cater to all the ages. The whole family will be singing and dancing! Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/BEZXQ
Kids
Brisbane Rhinos American Football Home Game
American Football in Brisbane! Join us to watch our Juniors (14-17yr olds) vs. Sunshine Coast Spartans at 11am. Followed by our Colts (17-19yr olds) vs Griffith University Thunder at 130PM. Entry is free!! Join us for some American football, food and live music!! Follow us on FB and Instagram for more information
FB: Brisbane Rhinos Gridiron Football Club
Instagram: Brisbane_Rhinos
Women in Architecture
What are the complex factors that influence women’s participation in architecture?
Join Professor Sandra Kaji-O’Grady (School of Architecture, The University of Queensland) and prominent Australian female architects for the first in a series of talks focusing on female-to-female collaborations, and the ways in which these relationships shape their respective practices.
Samford Valley Markets
Local country markets – run by locals for local stallholders. Plants, arts, crafts, food, drinks, clothes, jewelry and much more. $250 donated to charity each market. Blessing of all pets in honour of St Francis Day – the patron saint of all creatures large and small! Come and find out about Whiskey’s Wish.
Market
Brisbane Rhinos American Football Home Game
American Football in Brisbane! Join us to watch our Men’s team (17+yrs) vs. Griffith University Thunder. A SunBowl rematch! Entry is free!! Join us for some American football, food and live music!! Follow us on FB and Instagram for more information
FB: Brisbane Rhinos Gridiron Football Club
Instagram: Brisbane_Rhinos
Compass – finances God’s way Australia Launch
Compass – finances God’s way is a Christian, not-for-profit charity. Our goal is to see people set free from financial bondage by applying biblical principles of stewardship.
You will hear from Howard Dayton, the founder of Compass – finances God’s way, which now operates in 88 countries and in every continent.
Hear his journey and vision of how faithfully applying God’s principles of stewardship can transform lives from bondage to freedom.
Australian Launch of Compass Keynote speaker Rev Billy Williams
Pastor of Dhiiyaan Indigenous Church & Bridgeman Baptist Community Church
Celebrating a Century with Sallyanne Atkinson AO
Over the past 100 years, women have been key drivers of significant and tangible change in Brisbane’s art landscape.
Join Chairman Sallyanne Atkinson AO as she hosts a special morning tea at Museum of Brisbane to celebrate New Woman and the ongoing legacy of the women artists of our city.
$30, bookings essential
Twilight Open Evening
TWILIGHT OPEN DAY │ As we open our doors, we encourage you to experience what makes our College so unique and take the opportunity to participate in the range of activities on offer and meet the people who could make a lasting difference in your child’s life.
VISIT – http://www.jpc.qld.edu.au/enrolments/open-days/ to REGISTER today.
We will be hosting a Twilight Open Day on October 16 from 4.00pm to 7.00pm to showcase our amazing academic curriculum, sporting, cultural and spiritual life, discover for yourself the extensive opportunities available at John Paul College.
You’ll have the opportunity to meet our Principal, Mrs Karen Spiller OAM as well as our Deputy Principals, Heads of School and Heads of Year, who with our student ambassadors will lead tours of our 83 acre campus.
We will have a variety of activities for prospective families to participate in, from science experiments to robotics, academic challenges and much more.
We will also be hosting a 2021 Scholarship Information session to learn more about the John Paul College scholarship and bursary program for Years Seven to Eleven, designed to identify and celebrate students who have strengths and expertise in a variety of areas, providing opportunities for students to develop and be challenged in a nurturing environment.
If you are unable to attend our next Open Day but would like to find out more about the College and explore the opportunities available to your child on a personal tour, please contact our Admissions Team on 3826 3333 for a personalised campus visit or email enrolments@jpc.qld.edu.au.
STEPUP! for Down Syndrome – Brisbane
Come and join us at Victoria Park for a Step Up challenge and fun day. We’ll have entertainment for all ages with rides, petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting, food trucks and a number of challenges for you to “StepUP! for Down Syndrome”.
Tickets start at $5 – (includes unlimited access on all rides and entertainment).
Children under 5 are FREE!
All funds raised by StepUP! Brisbane will go towards supporting Down Syndrome Queensland.
JOIN US FOR AN ALL AGES ALL ABILITIES FAMILY FUN DAY!
Naksha, an untold odyssey
Returning to the Museum in October, multidisciplinary artist Piyali Ghosh will present a moving performance that responds to the drawing installation work created during her participation in Museum of Brisbane’s Artist-in-Residence program.
Using her body, audio soundscape and installation, Piyali’s performance will bridge the space between decorative motif and abstract form, in which the process of mark-making becomes an act of reclamation, including the reclamation of selfhood.
FREE, bookings essential
Close Encounters of the Musical Kind
Space… the final frontier…
We’ve always looked up at the stars and wondered… “Is anybody out there?” In an effort to find the answer, in 1977 NASA launched the Voyager Space probe carrying a golden record inscribed with “The Sounds of Earth” and directions to the little blue dot in space that we call Earth.
Join the Brisbane River City Clippers chorus and guest performers “Blue Sky Harmony” and “Just Ate” as we unravel the mystery of space through an A Cappella performance that is truly out of this world!!
Early Bird: $15
General: $20
Door: $25
Music
MS Moonlight Walk
Brisbane’s annual MS Moonlight Walk – the walk to fight MS – is back! Celebrating 21 years, the MS Moonlight Walk sees the Brisbane community get active and celebrate our great city like never before.
Choose between a leisurely and safe 3km, 5km or 10km – with both the 3km and 5km courses wheelchair accessible. Walkers on all courses will be supported by course marshals, volunteers and refreshment stations.
MS Queensland’s Moonlight Walk raises money to support the thousands of Queenslanders living with MS. Giving them MS access to support services including service coordination, physiotherapy, counselling and mindfulness. Helping them to stay mobile, feel more confident and live independently with their MS.
Each walker receives their very own lantern to illuminate our belief that no one should face MS alone. It’s a spectacular sight to witness the sea of lanterns as the 10km walkers stroll along the Brisbane river making their way to the Botanic Gardens. After circling the lush gardens, walkers head across the Goodwill Bridge and back along the river, through Kurilpa Point Park, returning to Davies Park in West End.
After the walk, we encourage our participants to stay and enjoy the party at Davies Park where there will be a variety of food trucks, live entertainment and lots of cheers as we welcome our inspirational walkers across the finish line.
Help celebrate the beauty of this special event and join MS Queensland in the walk to fight MS. The MS Moonlight Walk is the perfect event to enjoy time with family and friends and take in the views of the Brisbane city at night.
SIGN UP today at MoonlightWalk.com.au and help raise $470,000 to ensure no one has to face MS alone.
North Moreton Qld Orchid Council Inc Summer Orchid Show
See beautiful orchids of many varieties on both sales and competition tables. Get cultural advice on your purchases. Repotting demonstrations held throughout the show to teach some of the basics of orchid care. Buy all your orchid growing needs at the trade tables. Sale of assorted crafts by Be Uplifted breast cancer support group. Light refreshments for sale. Free parking onsite. Open Sat 8.30am-3.30pm, Sun 8.30am-3pm. Entry: Adults $4, Children under 14 years free. For public transport options, see TransLink.
Ignite Choir Stage & Screen Concert
Returning to the Old Museum with their popular Showstoppers series, is Ignite Choir under the direction of Harmony Woollett with soloists from within the choir. They will join with talented musicians from the Westside Orchestra and other respected community ensembles to form the Showstoppers Orchestra under the baton of renowned conductor, David Law.
Performing music from the stage and screen, Ignite Choir with Master of Ceremonies Daniel Viles (of ABC radio fame) will tackle moments of epiphany within the genre. Prepare to be moved with an evening of theatrical music to spark the senses.
Early bird tickets available 15th – 30th September: $35
General admission: $40
Concert
MS Gold Coast Swimathon
It’s time! The Gold Coast’s biggest pool party is back and ready for you to make splash to fight MS! The MS Swimathon encourages people to form teams of at least 6 and participate in a 12-hour relay.
The Swimathon is for anyone and everyone whether they swim freestyle, breaststroke, sidestroke, or even doggy paddle. It is all about getting involved, having FUN and raising funds and awareness for people living with MS!
The MS Queensland Swimathon raises funds to provide vital services for people living with MS in the Gold Coast. This funding supports access to services including service coordination, physiotherapy, counselling and mindfulness helping them to stay mobile, feel more confident and live independently with their MS.
To get involved reach out to friends, family or work colleagues – make a team and start stocking up on your favourite pool floaties. The day is so much fun, both in an out of the pool. Sign up today and help ensure no one has to face MS alone.
IJM Christmas Market
Come join us for the IJM CHRISTMAS MARKET at Redlands College on Saturday 30 November from 8am – 1pm. With over 100 stalls, delicious food and a fun atmosphere, you will not want to miss it! Last year’s event was a huge success and we are thrilled to be returning for another fun day.
Profits from stallholder fees and a number of stalls will go towards supporting International Justice Mission in their vital work of rescue and eradication of slavery. You can read more about their work at https://ijm.org.au
23rd Annual Ipswich Toy Run
In aid of the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and the Ulysses Club Arthritis Research Fund (UCARF). The festivities start at Brassall Shopping Centre, 68 Hunter Street, Brassall.
Registration is from 8am.The Ride leaves at 10:30am and traverses the streets of Ipswich and finishes at the Ipswich Showgrounds. Cost is Free or $20.00 gets you Breakfast (8am to 9:30am), water, a patch or pin and a ticket in the perpetual draw. The route follows: Brassall Shopping Centre, Workshop St, Vogel Rd, Gregory St, Arnold St, Grace St, Wulkaraka Railway Bridge, Dixon St, Aspinall St, Toongarra Rd, Old Toowoomba Rd, Lobb St, Warwick Rd, Ash St, Whitehill rd, Cascade St, South Station Rd, Robertson Rd, Chermside Rd, Salisbury rd, Ipswich Showgrounds. Plenty of parking at the start and finish.
We invite you to become part of the festivities by participating in the ride, donating a toy or by coming out to see Santa and the bikes on parade as they pass
NOTE: registration is on the day, pay by cash or EFTPOS
Fundraiser