WEEK 1

Wed 1 Dec 2010
Robert’s 7th Birthday at Australia Zoo
Australia Zoo, Steve Irwin Way, Beerwah
9am to 4.30pm
He’s growing up fast!
Crikey! Australia Zoo’s cutest chip off the old block, Robert is turning seven already & he wants you to help him celebrate this exciting day.
For more info visit www.australiazoo.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5436 2000

Sun 5 Dec - Date: TBC
Pelican Waters Carols by Candlelight
Grounds of Caloundra City School, Pelican Waters Blvd, Pelican Waters
From 4pm all the fun of the fairground including rides and stalls.
6pm Carols start.
The Caloundra City School oval has plenty of space for visitors and holiday makers, so come along and bring your blankets, picnic rugs and chairs to enjoy a joyous evening's entertainment!
For a full list of entertainers & more info
visit www.ccs.qld.edu.au/community/carols2009/

WEEK 2

Thu 9 to Sun 12 Dec
2010 PGA Championship Australia
Hyatt Regency Coolum, Sunshine Coast

Now in its 9th consecutive year at the Hyatt Regency Coolum, Australia’s oldest professional tournament & the flagship event of the PGA of Australia, will once again feature the biggest names in Australian golf with a sensational field of golfing talent being assembled.

PGA Championship Australia provides golfing fans a chance to get up close to the best Australian golfing talent in a spectacular Sunshine Coast setting. With a family friendly atmosphere, players & spectators alike are able to enjoy the stunning surrounds of Coolum & with an endless array of activities for both locals & visitors, this championship is one golf event not to be missed.

For further information & ticket sales
phone 07 5475 7777
or visit http://championship.pga.org.au

WEEK 3

Carols on Kings
Date TBC from 5.30pm
Carols on Kings
Kings Beach Amphitheatre, Caloundra
FREE ENTRY
Coast families are expected to turn out in force again this year for the free Carols by Candlight event planned for Caloundra just before Christmas.
Sunshine Coast Council is holding Carols on Kings at Kings Beach Amphitheatre in Caloundra on Sunday 20th December. This will end in a fireworks display.
In recent years, up to 10,000 people have attended the event - proving the popularity of celebrating Christmas on the Coast under the stars.
Commencing at 6.30pm, Carols is proudly presented by the Sunshine Coast Council's Events and Celebrations unit with a focus on fun and entertainment for all ages. Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot encourages residents to come along and join in the festivities.
Be sure to bring a blanket and your picnic basket because from 5.30pm children can be entertained by roving performers including Mr Magic, Ned Nucklehead and Domino the Christmas Elf.
Especially for kiddies, the Silly Billies will present Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer and Santa Claus is coming to Town.

That's not all on the entertainment program though - there will be great performances throughout the night by such acts as soloists Liza Beamish (soprano) and Johhny Peek (tenor), New World Rhythm Choir (directed by Brian Martin), The Pacific Chamber Orchestra (conducted by Barrie Gott), Golden Beach State School and Dance School, Tahlia Bland (panio), Wes Taylor Duo, SC Performing Arts Centre Dance Troupe and community carol singing lead by Caloundra Chorale.
And to top the night off, a great fireworks show will end the evening with a bang.
Food, drinks and glow products will be available from local community organisations. Carols is an alcohol and glass free event.
There is a free bus for Carols on Kings with services running from and to Caloundra Bus Interchange in Cooma Terrace from 4pm to 9.30pm
All enquiries to Michael Bloyce - Events
Sunshine Coast Regional Council on 5441 8363
or email here >>

WEEK 4

Sat 25 Dec 2010
Christmas Day
We wish you a Merry Christmas from all of us here at Global Village Promotions & Caloundra City.com.au!

Enjoy a relaxing time with your family & friends!

Sun 26 Dec
Boxing Day
Hit the beaches in Caloundra & have some fun!
Relax. Chill out. The fuss is all over now for another year.
This is ‘Take it easy day’
Our advice:
Sun, sand, surf, swim, snags on the barbie & a snooze!!
Public Holidays: Mon 27 & Tue 28 Dec

Mon 27 Dec 2010 to Sat 1 Jan 2011
Woodford Folk Festival
Woodrow Rd Woodford
The Woodford Folk Festival programme has now been launched. Organisers have called it their strongest ever.
23 programmed venues. Then there’s the biggest stage… the festival streets.

Programme features 580 booked acts (including presenters) programmed into 1600 or more events over the six days and six nights. Then there’s the unofficial programme of jam sessions, street theatre, rituals, chalkboard…

We recommend that to fully appreciate and plan your festival you should purchase the 132-page full colour programme booklet: your Essential Guide to doing Woodford - which details the thousands of events and artists and presenters backgrounds, street maps and full listings of public transport, festival food outlets and more.

Program Booklets are available at most Sunshine Coast newsagencies for $10 & are well worth it so you can plan your Woodford experience, especially if you are going on a day pass.

Find out everything you need to know & book tickets online by visiting www.woodfordfolkfestival.com >>

It’s an awesome experience…less than 1 hour’s drive from Caloundra via Beerwah. If you are local or visiting the Coast & have never been to Woodford & always wondered what it was like – just GO – don’t miss it. Get a glimpse of utopia. If only the world was like Woodford every day…
Grab a program, book a ticket. See you there!
Spend New Years Eve at Woodford!

WEEK 5

Start New Years Eve at Bulcock Beach
Fri 31 Dec
Twilight Markets at Bulcock Beach
The Esplanade between Otranto Avenue & Minchinton Street, Bulcock Beach
4pm to 9pm
The Waterfront - Caloundra's Boardwalk is set to become a twilight zone for all the family with the staging of special Friday evening markets at Bulcock Beach.

A similar mix of stalls to the popular Sunday Bulcock Street markets will be located along the Esplanade from 4-9pm between Otranto Avenue & Minchinton Street.
The markets provide the opportunity to browse among a diverse range of art & craft stalls, an abundant choice of high quality, locally-sourced produce & gourmet foods, all while listening to some great music.
See you there!

Spend New Years Eve at Kings Beach
Fri 31 Dec from 5.30pm
New Years Eve Fireworks at Kings Beach
Lions Park, Kings Beach (near the water fountain)
Celebrate the New Year with your family and friends at Kings Beach!
The entertainment program includes Humphrey B Bear show, singing & dancing from The Silly Billies & a movie under the stars at 7pm. The action then moves to the beach for the best possible viewing of the fireworks set to explode at 8.45pm. Program concludes at 9pm.
Please note there will not be fireworks at midnight.

In addition there will be roving artists, sideshow alley, games, jumping castle, food & drink stalls or dine in or BYO from cafes & restaurants in the area.
For more information please contact Rhonda from Creative Events Sunshine Coast on 0405 123 417.

Spend New Years Eve at Mooloolaba
Fri 31 Dec from 2pm to 12 midnight
Mooloolaba New Year’s Eve on the Esplanade
Mooloolaba Beach
Welcome in 2011 & enjoy (2) fireworks displays at 8.30pm & midnight + awesome FREE entertainment.

The New Year’s Eve spectacular will feature two fireworks displays, one sponsored by Energex
at 8.30pm, & another at midnight.

Activities will kick off from 2pm & go into the evening with children's entertainment, a beachside carnival, fire shows on the beach & roving performers.

There will be two stages of entertainment – one at the southern end of the beach & another at the northern end.
This is an alcohol & glass-free event.
More info phone Richie Eyles on 5420 8265