Meet the Candidates, Bribie Island

The Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a "Meet the Candidates" evening prior to the State Election.

This night will be an Open Forum for everyone in the community to attend. No RSVP is necessary.

It will be held on:

Wednesday 7th March

at the Bribie Island RSL Club, Toorbul St, Bongaree

6.30pm for a 7pm start

Please come along and tell anyone that may be interested. We look forward to seeing you there.

Give Blood

Morayfield Market Plaza

W’worths front c/park Cnr Morayfield Rd & Market Dr

December 2011

Thurs 15^th & Thur 22^nd                          11.00am – 7.00pm

Fri 16^th & Fri 23^rd                                       8.00am – 3.00pm

Mon 19^th                                              9.00am – 4.00pm

Tue 20^th, Wed 21^st                                  10.00am – 5.00pm

Tue 27^th                                                           8.30am – 3.30pm 

Call 13 14 95 prior to the visit for your appointment or for any medical enquiries on the day phone the van on 0413 153 590.

Please bring your personal ID and Drink plenty of fluids.

Are You Ready for the FIRES?

“The Butterfly Effect” Two Day Mosaic Workshop

What:	“The Butterfly Effect” Two Day Mosaic Workshop
When:	During July, August and September
Where:	At local galleries and community halls around the Moreton Bay Region – Cost $25

Comments:

2 day mosaic workshops inviting participants to create an individual 300mm x 300mm mosaic of a butterfly.  Each individual artwork will go on a touring exhibition to galleries throughout the Moreton Bay Region. See your local library or art gallery for posters and flyers and for venues, dates and times of workshops see next page or call the organisers for more information on 1300 779 270.

July Wed 27th-Thurs28th	Donnybrook Community Hall Donnybrook	9.30am – 3pm
August Sat 6th-Sun 7th	Cedar Creek Public Hall Cedar Creek	9.30am – 3pm
August Sat 20th-Sun 21st	Matthew Flinders Art Gallery Bribie Island	10am – 3pm
August Mon 22nd-Tues 23rd	Abbey Museum Caboolture	10am – 3pm
September Thurs 1st-Fri 2nd	Grant Rd Sporting Complex Morayfield	9.30am – 3pm
September Sat 24th-Sun 25th	Elimbah Soldiers Memorial Hall Elimbah	9.30am – 3.30pm

Cost of 2 day workshop $25 ................ payment by cash (no EFPOS)

To secure your booking please confirm 48hrs before workshop dates

‘The Butterfly Effect’ is a Community mosaic project proudly sponsored by Moreton Bay Regional Council, Arts Queensland & Suncare Community Services & is proudly supported by MAANZ (Mosaic Association of Australia & New Zealand, CMH&WN & Bunning’s Warehouse – Morayfield.

Sewer main upgrade at Burpengary

In order to protect the environment by preventing sewage spills, and to cater for the needs of the growing community, Unitywater will be upgrading the sewer network in the Burpengary area.

Bribie Day Of Giving

Bribie Island Community Arts Centre would like to invite all to the Bribie Day of Giving, to be held at the Bribie Island Community Arts Centre 191 Sunderland Drive, Banksia Beach.

Get a free ride to the rugby league doubleheader

Queensland footy fans can get a free ride with TransLink to the annual rugby league ‘double-header’ at Suncorp Stadium tomorrow night (Friday, May 27).

Meet Bob Irwin and Ranger Stacey

Meet  South-East Queensland's original wildlife warrior Bob Irwin and Ranger Stacey from Channel 10's  Totally Wild at the Moreton Bay Sustainable Living Expo on Saturday, June 4.

Moreton Bay Regional Council’s Division 12 Councillor Adrian Raedel said the expo at council’s CREEC environment centre at 150 Rowley Road, Burpengary, would offer a range of insights on sustainable living as well as plenty of entertainment.

“Activities run from 9am until 2pm and feature talks, guided walks, environmental presentations and displays, food, stalls, raffles, camel rides and fun for the kids,” Cr Raedel said.

Ranger Stacey will be MC for the day, with Bob Irwin presenting a talk at 10am.

“There’ll be lots to learn, but the expo is designed to be a great entertaining family day out at the same time,’ Cr Raedel said.

The expo will feature information on how residents can incorporate environmental values into their everyday lives and ways to adopt green living practices.

Entry is by gold coin donation with money going to Friends of CREEC.

To learn more see council’s website at www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au

THIS WEEKEND - Pine Rivers Festival features a drive in, rock'n'roll, classic cars, racing at Lakeside and Dayboro Day

Sewer Upgrade at Mango Hill

In order to help safeguard the environment by preventing sewage overflows, and to cater for future population growth, Unitywater will be upgrading the sewer network in the Mango Hill area.

Learn Bush Tucker or Beading

A bush tucker workshop for adults and a beading workshop for school children will offer free insights into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture this June.

Woodford Community Art Group

Watch the State Of Origin on the Big Screen

Click on the image below to see it in full screen.

Community Service Announcement -

Start Date:	4th May, 2011
On Air Until:	Ongoing
Who:	Bribie and District Wildlife Rescue Organisation

What:	Now has a fully operational Op Shop located in Beachmere
When:	Our hours are Mon to Fri 9am to 4pm and Saturday morning 9am until 12 noon.
Where:	Beachmere Plaza, near the petrol station

Comments:	The shop is manned totally by volunteers with all profits going directly to the rescue and rehabilitation of our injured native wildlife.  There is clothing, bric-a-brac, books and furniture. If you have furniture for pick up, call Ken on 0418 738 115.  Good quality donations are gratefully received. If you find an injured animal call the Wildlife Hotline on 0400 836 592.