WEEK 1

Sat 3 & Sun 4 May
2008 Maleny Wood Expo
…from chainsaw to fine furniture
Maleny Showgrounds, Stanley River Road, Maleny
As well as showcasing the works of the Sunshine Coast’s best timber artisans, the 2008 Expo will be promoting sustainable home design & features. The Maleny Wood Expo ‘from Chainsaw to Fine Furniture’ has something for everyone including demonstrations & tours to private properties to see sustainable practices in action plus of course the majestic surroundings of Maleny & the Conondale Range.
For more info visit www.malenywoodexpo.org.au
or Ph: (07) 5494 3151

WEEK 2

Tue 6 May
Czech Fantasy Necklace Workshop
Mad Hatters Teashop
19 Caloundra St Landsborough
Mad Hatter's Teashop in Landsborough is hosting a workshop with Frances Harper, making a stunning necklace using high quality Czech beads.
$25 inc. all materials & refreshments.
For bookings & more info
please call Frances on (07) 5494 9817

WEEK 3

Wed 14 to Sat 31 May
(10 performances)
The 39 Steps
Caloundra Chorale Hall
Naroon Crescent, Wurtulla
The comedy high adventure hit straight from it's world premier is now here & brought to you by the Caloundra Chorale & Theatre Company!
This will be the Australian Premiere of this play written by well known Kiwi author Ross Gumbley (Artistic Director of the Court Theatre, Christchurch, NZ) & is an adaptation of the famous John Buchan spy novel set prior to WW1. The cast of Grant Marks, Julie Marks, Errol Morrison & Jodie Collie will make this production one you won't want to miss.
Tickets: Adults $24, Concession $21, Chorale Friends, Members, Full Time Students $16
The ticket includes entry, programme, supper & drink on arrival...all for one low cost!!!
Bookings: 5445 6925
Caloundra Chorale & Theatre Co. Inc.

Sat 17 May
Graeme Connors in Concert
Nambour Civic Centre Main Hall
8pm
Tickets:: Adult $38.50, Conc./Student $33.50
Child under 12yrs $20
Ph: 5475 7755 to book or visit www.mve.org.au

Sun 18 May
Ride for Life
Golden Beach
6.30am to 12 noon
All entries receive a backpack, water bottle & T-shirt!
The Ride for Life is a bike ride event for the whole family & raises funds for the Energex Community Rescue. The ride starts & ends from Golden Beach where there are plenty of food stalls & entertainment. Lots of prizes can be won for the whole family. The races range from 10kms to 35kms to 50kms. Teams can be booked for the race. Prizes will be given to self sponsors who raise the most funds for Energex Community Rescue.
Entry Fee: Adult $30, Conc. $25, Child/Student $15.
Free parking.
More info Ph: 07 5493 5033 or visit website
Email: admin@dynamique.com.au
Web: www.rideforlife.net.au

WEEK 4

Tue 20 May
Moonwalking May
Moonwalking is a free program to all residents & visitors to Caloundra city. Journey along sections of Caloundra’s beautiful coastline & waterways by moonlight experiencing the beauty of our city under a full moon and star studded sky.
All walks depart at 7.30pm sharp and last for approx 45 mins. Bring a torch, water bottle & dress for comfort.
Golden Beach - Meet at Fraser Park, The Esplanade.
Lake Kawana - Meet at the viewing platform on Sportsman’s Pde, opp the Kawana Aquatic Centre.
Shelly Beach - Meet at Shelly Beach car park.
More info visit www.caloundra.qld.gov.au
or Ph: (07) 5420 8200

Tue 20 May
Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow 2008
The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
8pm
A crowd favourite that has audiences coming back year after year because they know the show always delivers on its promise of a night of belly-aching laughter.
Not recommended for children under 15.
Tickets: Adult $36, Conc. $32, Student $19, Family $95
For more info & bookings visit www.etixdirect.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5491 4240

Wed 21 May
Kisschasy & The Donnas (US)
The Getaway Plan - Bones and Skin Tour
The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
7.30pm
Nova, Channel V & MySpace presents Kisschasy, The Donnas (US) The Getaway Plan - Bones and Skin Tour
Having grown up in Melbourne, this young rock band, consisting of Darren Cordeux, Joel Vanderuit, Sean Thomas and Karl Ammitzboll, have released one LP, a handful of EPs, and toured consistently since inception. The band got together after they met at the Vans Warped Tour in Melbourne, where at the time they were playing for different local bands. Their chemistry was immediate and they decided upon the band name So Many Ways, which was inspired by a song from American band, New Found Glory. That name didn't last too long but the band did and from this point on they began touring as Kisschasey.

In 2004, Kisschasy released two EPs, Darkside/Stay Awake, in March and Cara Sposa in October. In 2005 Kisschasey released their debut LP, United Paper People, which fared well in the charts and among fans. They received a top #15 debut album spot from ARIA, high radio rotation, and the opportunity to support such international acts as Simple Plan and The Dandy Warhols. Most impressively the three songs released all made it into the top 50s chart and the third single, The Shake, has since been re-released with two other b-side acoustic tracks.
Tickets: $37 pre-book or $40 at the door
For more info & bookings visit www.etixdirect.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5491 4240

Fri 23 May
David Campbell ‘The Swing Sessions Live’
The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
8pm
Following the success of the 2007 Swing Sessions smash-hit tour - David Campbell is back with the Swing Sessions 2. Don’t miss this acclaimed performer doing what he does best - singing the songs he was born to sing in front of a big band.
For more info & bookings visit www.etixdirect.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5491 4240

Sun 25 May
Caloundra Foreshore Fun Run 2008
10km fun run: 7am start: Keith Hill Park, Golden Beach to Bulcock Beach to Kings Beach to Shelly Beach & finish at Moffat Beach
3km fun run: 8.30am start: 3km loop start & finish at Moffat Beach Park
Join in Queensland's most scenic 3km or 10km fun run.
The 10km course hugs the Pumicestone Passage Marine Park from Bell's Creek at Golden Beach to Bulcock Beach and then around the Caloundra Headland taking in the spectacular scenery at Kings Beach & Shelly Beach before finishing at Moffat Beach.

Time: 7am 10km (starting at Keith Hill Park, Golden Beach finish at Moffat Beach). 8.30am 3km loop (Starting and finishing at Moffat Beach Park).
Prizes: For the first year we will be offering cash prizes up to $1000 to the serious runners in the 10km open event. However every entrant in the 10km event get a t-shirt, & in the 3km a goodies bag. Ther is also random draws which ensure that eveyone has a chance at winning.
For details of the race program and entry information please visit www.olr.qld.edu.au or email pcaloundra@bne.catholic.edu.au
The event is organised by an enthusastic group of volunteers. All funds raised go directly to help resource the P & F at Our Lady Of The Rosary, Catholic School.

Sun 25 May
Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Open Day
Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters Golf Resort & Spa, Mahogany Drive, Pelican Waters
10am to 2pm
Hotel Rooms will be open for tours. All function rooms will be set up with staff in each to explain - wedding ceremony & receptions, conference rooms. Golf Course, Endota Spa/Vida Gym will also be open.
• Hot 91 will be broadcasting from 10am to 1pm with prizes & giveaways.
• Michelle Hogan on the terrace 10.30am to 1.30pm
• Complimentary canapes. Food will be available for purchase - oysters, Aussie BBQ, Asian, Mexican.
• Bar open: all day.
• For the kids: Jumping Castle, face painting, helium balloons, icy poles, lagoon & lap pool and games room.
Come & enjoy the ambience of Crowne Plaza Pelican Waters!

Sun 25 May
Glasshouse Country Garden Expo 2008
Beerwah Community Hall, Beerwah
9am to 4pm
Free Entry
Keynote Speakers:
10.30am - Annette McFarlane (ABC Radio Gardening Host)
11.30am - Plant Clinic
1pm - Colin Campbell (4BC Radio Gardening Guru & ABC Gardening Australia)
2pm - Plant Clinic

Workshops:
10-10.30am Recycling in your garden
12-12.45pm Managing & propagating bromeliads
2.15 -2.30pm Award Presentations for Garden Competition
2.30 - 3.30pm Basic Feng Shui in the Garden.
For further information please contact the event co-ordinator Bob McLean on phone 0427 606 240 or email bob.mcl@bigpond.net.au

Sun 25 May
Ben Winkelman Trio
A fresh take on contemporary jazz
The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
2pm
Dynamic & refreshingly original, Melbourne’s Ben Winkelman Trio are an exciting meeting between the traditional & the innovative, creating a unique sound in Australian Jazz. They traverse diverse genres from stride piano, through Brazilian & Afro-Cuban rhythms to classical music & tango.
Tickets: Adult $25.50, Conc. $22.50, Student $16.50,
Table of 8 $160
For more info & bookings visit www.etixdirect.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5491 4240

WEEK 5

*** Caloundra City Public Show Holiday *** Fri 30 May
Fri 30 & Sat 31 May
Maleny Show
Celebrating 71 years in Maleny!
Maleny Showgrounds, Stanley River Rd Maleny
The Sunshine Coast’s only TRUE country show!
Gates open at 8am
For more info contact the Maleny Show Society
on (07) 5494 2008

Fri 30 May
Ladies Oaks Day
Sunshine Coast Turf Club,
170 Pierce Ave (just off Caloundra Rd), Caloundra
Fast becoming the most popular day at the races, especially for the ladies, Ladies Oaks Day is held on the Caloundra City Public Show Holiday each year & is the biggest ladies day out on the Sunshine Coast.

Special guest Ricki Lee live on stage, Fashion on the field, and of course the horse racing!!
Entry: $15 with $2 going towards Ronald McDonald House
For more info or marquee bookings
phone (07) 5491 6788 or visit www.sctc.com.au

Fri 30 & Sat 31 May
Heroes
starring Max Gillies
The Events Centre, 20 Minchinton Street, Caloundra
7.30pm
The audience are introduced to Gustav, Henri & Philippe, three WW1 veterans who spend their days on a quiet terrace of their military nursing home. Heroes os a gentle comedy that sparkles with wit & wordplay which gives audiences a sense of what loneliness can do to people.
Tickets: Adult $34, Conc. $29.50, Student $17.50,
Family $90
For more info & bookings visit www.etixdirect.com.au
or Ph: (07) 5491 4240

Fri 30 May
Caloundra Blue Light Disco
Caloundra Rollerdrome
Caloundra Rd, Caloundra
7pm to 10pm
Entry: $8 - 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.