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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
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
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
Camp Quality Cent Sale Fundraiser
Camp Quality Cent Sale Fundraiser to be held at the Western Suburbs Football Club, Walkerston on Sunday 22nd November at 12pm. Live country music entertainment. Meals are available, to book a table call 49592480. Cent Sale and Raffle with gold coin donation for admission. All funds raised will remain in Nth Qld and benefit the Nth Qld children and their families living with cancer. Lots of fantastic prizes including cordless drill, vouchers for Sorbellos, Howards Storage World, Jamaica Blue Coffee, The Red Leprechaun, household and grocery items and much more! Hope to see you there!
When: 22nd Nov 2009 at 12pm - at 9:59am
Where: Western Suburbs Football Club, Walkerston
More information contact: Amanda Bryant 4953 3398
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
Carols by Candlelight
Carols by candlelight free admission. Light refreshments available.
When: 29th Nov 2009 at 7:30pm - at 9:59am
Where: 58 Macalister Street, Mackay
More information contact: Merle Wright 4951 2612
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