Movies Under the Stars

Movies Under the Stars will soon return to Paradise Point Parklands for another season of free entertainment.  I'm pleased to announce that pre-movie entertainment is now on offer prior to the movie, including kid's activities and live musicians, so come along to make a night of it!

Save the dates below in your diaries:

• 📆 26 October, pre-movie commencing 5pm, 'Wonka' viewing at 6:30pm
• 📆 9 November, pre-movie commencing 5pm, 'Trolls Band Together' viewing at 7pm
• 📆 15 February, pre-movie commencing 5pm, 'Barbie' viewing at 7pm
• 📆 15 March, pre-movie commencing 5pm, movie title yet to be announced, viewing at 7pm

Enjoy some of the fine food on offer from the local providers at Paradise Point, or bring your own picnic.

Whilst the movies on offer have tradtionally been targeted at children, we are trialling a viewing that caters for an older audience on 15 March and I'll be looking for your help to decide the title, so keep an eye out on my Facebook and future newsletters to have your say.

Your pawfect chance for a doggy Christmas snap

For those in the community who adore their fur-babies, come along to Paradise Point Parklands on 2 November between 9am and 11am for your opportunity to have a free professional photo taken of you and your four-legged friend.

We will be providing this activation as part of the Animal Welfare League Community Christmas Picnic.  A free digital copy of your image will provided in time for you to include in your Christmas greetings.

A special thank you to Labrador Men's Shed who are generously donating their time to build a very special Division 4 Christmas chair that can be used from year to year for this purpose.

Christmas Carols by Candlelight

Christmas Carols by Candlelight returns to Division 4 this year on Saturday 30 November at the sports fields on Lae Drive, Runaway Bay, between 5pm and 8pm.

Join me for a magical evening of festive fun with spectacular performances by talented guest singers, including Leah Lever, Sharon Rowntree, Glenn Shields, tenor Paul Gulinello, and the Treble Makers Choir from Coomera Anglican College.

Enjoy music from a 7-piece band with a lively horn section, and treat yourself to delicious bites from one of the food trucks on site, or grab a sausage from the Lions Club Christmas Sausage Sizzle.  Plus, there’ll be sweet treats like fairy floss, popcorn, ice cream and shakes!

For the kids, there will be free face painting and keep an eye out for Rudolph, Molly Kangaroo, Cookie Cookie, Frosty the Snowman, and, of course, the one and only SANTA CLAUS! Don’t miss this unforgettable night of Christmas cheer, live entertainment, and family fun finishing with a fireworks spectacular!

Paradise Point New Years Eve

Get ready for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve packed with family fun, live music, and dazzling fireworks!

The celebration kicks off at 5pm with free face painting, electrifying performances from The Amplify Band, and the talented singers and dancers of Sheridan’s Studio 1.

Watch the mesmerising Dancing Chinese Lions and grab a delicious sausage sizzle from the Lions Club while glowing products light up the night!

🔥 As the excitement builds, the grand finale arrives at 9pm with a mind-blowing fireworks show synchronized to music, lighting up the sky from THREE blast points!

Sunday Sounds forward dates till August 2025

Dates for Sunday Sounds are secured through till August 2025 as below, so mark them in your diaries now:

From 2pm till 5pm

• 13 Oct
• 3 Nov
• 2 Feb
• 2 Mar
• 6 Apr

From 1pm till 4pm

• 4 May
• 1 Jun
• 6 Jul
• 3 Aug

Community Group Spotlight - Probus Club of Hollywell

Probus Club Hollywell, including Labrador, Biggera Waters, Parkwood and Arundel.

If you are looking for friendship, fun and fellowship, then look no further than the Probus Club of Hollywell.

Meeting at 10am on the third Tuesday of each month at Parkwood Tavern, all are welcome to enjoy morning tea, coffee and a friendly chat before being entertained by a variety of guest speakers who focus on community, services and general interest topics rather than business or networking opportunities.

Regular actitivites include monthly breakfasts, lunches and evening wine and dines, bus outings, walking groups and book clubs, which will all feature in the monthly newsletter to keep you updated.

If you're not sure its for you, you can come along to a meeting prior to joining. Feel free to call Barry for a chat on 0448 221 188.

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