Chaplaincy Program Fundraiser - Stanthorpe
2018-07-27 15:30 - 17:00 (Australia/Brisbane)
27 July 3.30 pm to 5 pm
Stanthorpe State High School, 2 McGlew Street, Stanthorpe
Everyone is invited to invest in our local kids as we support our local chaplains at this event coordinated by the wonderful students at Stanthorpe State High School.
Proceeds will fund the entire chaplaincy program here on the Granite Belt so get your tickets online at www.trybooking.com/WSJN or at Pink Poppies in town for this wonderful afternoon tea on Friday 27th July from 3:30pm with special guest Billy Moore!

Soap Making Workshop - Ballandean
2018-07-28
2 dates · 28 Jul – 15 Sept
LOCATION: Washpool Farm Soaperie, 16 Bents Road, Ballandean QLD 4382
Learn to make soap at home with equipment that you already have in your kitchen.
This is an informative day that you will thoroughly enjoy. We receive consistently positive feedback from participants in our soap making workshops.
Your day is fully catered for with coffee, morning tea and lunch (gluten-free). Class will run from 9am until 3pm and class size is limited to 8 participants. Due to the nature of materials being handled, this is an adult class.
Take home:
* 2kg of soap – your own choice of scents (approx. 18 bars of soap – valued at $100),
* Pure Soapmaking, book by Anne-Marie Faiola, valued at $35
notes, and
* plenty of new knowledge about making cold-process soap
During the day you’ll see two batches of soap demonstrated – both regular and goat’s milk. You’ll see the person beside you make their batch and you’ll also make your own, so by the end of the day you will have watched four batches of soap come together.
We look forward to making soap with you!
Cancellation Policy
If you are unable to attend your booking you can send someone else in your place. We will refund your fees if you advise us with more than 14 days to the scheduled course date. If notice is given within 14 days of the course and we are unable to fill your place we will refund half the fee as we have already committed to expenses associated with the course (catering, staffing). You can transfer to another date (if available) if more than 14 days’ notice is received.

VISIT WEBSITE

Phone
07 4684 1080
Email
info@washpool.com.au
Website
www.washpool.com.au/

Little Athletics Granite Belt Fundraiser - Stanthorpe
2018-07-28 09:00 - 12:00
Saturday 28th July 9.00 am -midday
At the Piazza, Stanthorpe
Home baked goods, fresh local produce, sausage sizzle and fairy floss for sale on the day
Also find out how to register, about the sign on day and the volunteer coaching course

Suitcase Rummage at Jumpers & Jazz Festival in Warwick!
2018-07-28 09:30 - 15:00
28 July at 09:30–15:00
Palmerin St, Warwick
Suitcase Rummage is coming back to Jumpers & Jazz in July, in Warwick!
We’re so excited to be taking our suitcases back to the Jumpers & Jazz Festival in Warwick this year. It’s one of our favourite annual events!
Queensland’s quirky winter festival happens in Warwick each July. A platform for the arts and a celebration of all that is wonderful about winter, the festival’s success is due to the community embracing the chill and the opportunity to be inspired by vibrant music and art.
The first Festival was in 2004. Since then the growth and appeal of the Festival has been remarkable. The number of trees “wrapped in art” has more than doubled. They have art exhibitions, live music, the most amazing craft installations – and little old us!
If you would like to be involved in the Rummage – we would love to have you there!
Suitcase Rummage is a mini scaled market with sales made from your suitcases! You can be a part of the Rummage experience by selling handmade or secondhand wares, or come along to buy some real beauties!
You need to register for a stall, $25 + booking fee.
To come along to browse is FREE.
There will be brilliant vintage, artwork, bric-a-brac, clothing, books, jewellery, seconds, hand-made, shoes, records, music, badges, cards, handmade paper… you name it!
Come for a bargain, a swap, or an old fashioned haggle. Suitcase Rummage is not to be missed!

JAZZ IN THE SWIGMORE HALL - Amiens
2018-07-28 14:30 - 17:00
Location Robert Channon Wines, 32 Bradley Lane , Amiens
July 28 @ 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Cost $25.00
The fabulous Caxton Street Jazz Band returns to Robert Channon Wines for their annual concert in the winery’s Swigmore Hall. Join us and be blown away by an afternoon of foot tapping trad jazz presented as always with the inimitable Caxton Street humour. This is always one of our most popular concerts, so book early to ensure your seats. You can also book in for lunch before the concert at the Singing Lake Café and enjoy the delicious Spanish menu at Paola’s…
For more information please contact
Robert Channon Wines Phone:07 4683 3260
Email:info@robertchannonwines.com

Pyramids Road Wines Degustation Dinner - Glen Aplin
2018-07-28 18:00 - 22:00
28 July at 18:00–22:00
Jamworks Gourmet Foods
7 Townsend Road, Glen Aplin
Hosted by Jamworks Gourmet Foods
Tickets · $110
www.jamworks.com.au
Join us for a great evening….with a four course degustation dinner prepared by the Chefs at Jamworks, featuring matching wines from Pyramids Road Wines.
Bookings are essential as places are limited.

Clacher Cup - Stanthorpe
2018-08-04 07:00 - 2018-08-05 17:00
4 Aug at 07:00 to 5 Aug at 17:00
Carnell Raceway, Rifle Range Road, Stanthorpe
Clacher Cup Carnell Raceway!
Featuring races for Juniors,Production,superstock 400, Formula 3 + Supermoto!
Free Event

Songs de Paris - Francesca de Valence - Wyberba
2018-08-04 17:00 - 20:00
4 August at 17:00–20:00
Pyramids Road Wines
25 Wyberba Lane, Wyberba, Queensland
Here is the story of Francesca de Valence’s Paris experiment, ‘Songs de Paris’. The story is magic.
Much-loved Australian singer-songwriter Francesca de Valence set off on a solo voyage of discovery in 2017: a month in Paris, the City of Light, the City of Love. She took an empty notebook and an open heart and found her muse in both, connecting with her patriarchal French heritage and writing her show ‘Songs de Paris’.
After sell-out concerts in Australia in early 2018, she returns again for Paris in the springtime. Another season, another colour, another light, another musical commentary on the city that has stolen her heart. Dancing between Australia and Paris playing shows in creative nooks and nests, ‘Songs de Paris’ continues to evolve. This intimate solo concert with projected images is an absolute delight and a joyous celebration of Paris told through the eyes of a new lover, a foreigner and a woman.
“Her voice is the real star – when she lets it loose, it fills the small room with booming echoes and powerfully rich tones. Never afraid to expose her emotions on stage, she pairs most songs with their stories, whether it’s finding herself coincidentally crafting her father’s face in a sculpting class (Water & Clay), adventuring with a new friend’s vintage sports car (Red Cat) or wandering through what turns out to be Paris’ renowned red light district (set highlight Oh, Pigalle).” – Music Is My Muse.
Sat 4 Aug, GRANITE BELT
Pyramids Roads Wines
25 Wyberba Lane, Wyberba, QLD 4382
5-8pm, Dinner and Concert
All Ages, Limited Capacity
Tickets $20-45
Bookings Essential: https://www.trybooking.com/VYAB

Tartufo - Stanthorpes new Truffle festival
2018-08-05
Sunday, August 5,
Truffle Discovery Centre on Church Rd, The Summit.
Huge new festival coming to the Granite Belt
THE GRANITE Belt is known for everything from apples to wines, but one producer wants to put the Granite Belt truffle industry on the map.
For this reason, owner of Lawdogs Truffle Discovery Centre Matthew Hibberd will be hosting Queensland’s first-ever truffle festival, named Tartufo.
It will involve cooking demonstrations, truffle tasting, live music and other activities
A big feature will be meeting the detection dogs and puppies that actually find the truffles for the farmers
Alongside the cooking and truffle tasting there will also be a space for markets.
Mr Hibberd is offering free spaces at the event for not-for-profits and businesses. Anyone interested in holding a stall should phone Mr Hibberd on 0467255337.
Event tickets cost $69 to $99 as an early bird price. Visit www.trybooking.com/ book/event?eid=374061&.

Corda Spiritus Chamber Players in the Swigmore Hall - Ameins
2018-08-05 14:00 - 16:30
Location Robert Channon Wines, 32 Bradley Lane Amiens,
Date: August 5
Time: 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Cost: $25
Join us for a serene afternoon of chamber classics with Brisbane’s Corda Spiritus Chamber Players. Their programme will include the great Beethoven Septet. Their concert of ‘Divine Octets’ here last year was simply overwhelming and this year’s will be a similar delight. You can also book in for lunch before the concert at the Singing Lake Café and enjoy the delicious Spanish menu at Paola’s the Winemakers Kitchen.
For more information please contact
Robert Channon Wines Phone:07 4683 3260
Email:info@robertchannonwines.com

11 Killarney Rodeo | Eight Second Ride- Killarney
2018-08-11 14:00 - 23:00
11 August at 14:00–23:00
Killarney Show Ground, Killarney
Tickets · $5-$10
Eight Second Ride is locked and loaded to close the night of the Killarney Rodeo with a HUGE show… Gear up & get ready for some Bulls, Broncs and HONKY TONK

GraniteNet Winter Warmers Stall - Stanthorpe
2018-08-17 09:00 - 2018-08-30 14:00
Thurdsay 30th August 9 am – 2 pm
159 High Street, Stanthorpe
The stall will feature a selection of winter soups, homemade sausage rolls and sweet slices and much more.
Come along and support GraniteNet, your local community internet hub.

Historic Leyburn Sprints
2018-08-18 - 2018-08-19
18-Aug – 19-Aug-2018
Macintyre Street, Leyburn, Queensland 4365
Gates open at 6.30 am and adult tickets are $20 a day or $30 for the weekend,
The Historic Leyburn Sprints will once again return to the streets of Leyburn for the 23rd running! Watch around 200 cars will race around the idyllic country town of Leyburn, vying for trophies over 20 classes, as well as outright placings. Get amongst the drivers and their cars, ranging from the 1920’s through to modern classics.
The Historic Leyburn Sprints commemorates the running of the Australian Grand Prix, held at Leyburn on a disused wartime airstrip in 1949. Come for the racing, stay for the sightseeing amongst this historic town and surroundings. Camping is available in the recreational reserve, a short walk from the track.
Celebrity drivers, country markets, live music, Show n Shine, stunt motorbikes and the Vintage Caravan Comp all add to the entertainment provided by this unique event in a fantastic setting – this event just keeps getting better and better!
For more information Phone: 07 4695 0001, Mobile: 0407 035 200
Email: info@leyburnmotorsprints.com.au
Website: www.historicleyburnsprints.com.au

Queensland Seniors Week 2018
2018-08-18 - 2018-08-26
Queensland Seniors Week 2018 will be celebrated from 18-26 August and is an opportunity for Queenslanders of all ages to join together and celebrate the valuable contributions of older people.
Coordinated by the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Queensland, Seniors Week improves community attitudes towards older people and ageing and encourages community participation by older people, including those from Indigenous and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
The 12th Annual Seniors Leisure and Lifestyle Expo will be held at the Warwick Senior Citizens Hall on Thursday, 23 August and will feature more than 50 information stalls dedicated to senior’s lifestyle, leisure and wellbeing.
Council has partnered with Warwick Senior Citizens Association to deliver the expo to the community.
The Granite Belt Seniors Expo will be held at the Stanthorpe Civic Centre from 10am until 2pm, Wednesday, 22 August. For more information about the Granite Belt Seniors Expo contact Leigh Corbett on 4681 3777 or email admin@communityds.org.au

Help celebrate our region’s seniors! Check out the full Seniors Week Calendar of Events at www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or at Council’s Community Contact Centres and Libraries, or email Community Services Officer Charee Aspinall charee.aspinall@sdrc.qld.gov.au
For more information about Seniors Week, visit the Queensland Seniors Week website (http://www.qldseniorsweek.org.au/).

52nd Vietnam Veteran's Day - Warwick
2018-08-18 10:30 - 12:00
18th August from 10.45 am
Warwick Cenotaph, Leslie Park , Warwick
Southern Downs Ex-Services Association Queensland Incorporated – Support through Friendship and understanding.
All Vietnam Veterans, their families and friends are respectively invited to attend the service.
Guest speaker is LTCOL David Lynch CSC, the Commanding Officer of the School of Aviation

Stanthorpe’s Got Talent - Stanthorpe
2018-08-18 14:00 - 15:30
Aug 18th – 25th
Stanthorpe Little Theatre, 20 Connor St Stanthorpe

02:00 pm – 03:30 pm

Price $20

Stanthorpe’s own talent show. This is a kids only talent show – performed, hosted and judged. Come and help us find tomorrow’s stars of Little Theatre, West End and Broadway! The event will showcase a mix of acts from songs to skits and dance. This will be fun for the little kids and big kids.

The Granite Belt Seniors Expo - Stanthorpe
2018-08-22 10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, 22 August. 10 am until 2 pm
Stanthorpe Civic Centre, Stanthorpe

Please join us!
We hope you can join us for an exciting day at the Stanthorpe Seniors expo. Admission, food and shuttle bus are free, and there are lucky door prizes. But don’t forget your wallet there will be a range of products for sale and a chance to donate a gold coin towards drought relief in our are On the day
Program
10:10 Formal Welcome
10:20 Contempo Music
11:00 Graniteers (Ukulele band)
11:00 Spirituality in later life
11:40 Guys and Dolls (Singing)
12:30 Opp shop fashion Parade
1:00 Lucky door prize draw
1:10 String Band
Morning and afternoon tea, soup and crusty bread is free, with the opportunity to
donate a gold coin towards drought relief in our area Stalls Include
Health Hearing Mindfulness Breast Cancer Massages (free samples!) Gyms Service providers Lifeline financial councilor Aged Care providers Holiday providers Special interest groups Orienteering Men’s Shed Archery Bowls Golf Historic Vehicle & Machinery U3A Assorted Art groups Other QLD Police Salvation Army Opp Shops
Shuttle Bus timetable
The shuttle bus is free . The following times are a guide only.
9:20- Villa Carramar, Alice St 10:00- Civic Centre, Lock St 10:30- CDS Youth Centre, Hilton St 10:40- Blue Care, Day St 10:50- Civic Centre, Lock St 11:00- Villa Carramar, Alice St 11: 20- CDS Youth Centre, Hilton St 11:30- Blue Care, Day St 11:45- Civic Centre, Lock St 12:00- Blue Care, Day St 12:15- CDS Youth Centre, Hilton St 12:30- Civic Centre, Lock St 1:30- Return trips
For more information about the Granite Belt Seniors Expo contact Leigh Corbett on 4681 3777 or email admin@communityds.org.au

Southern Downs Jobs Expo - Warwick
2018-08-22 15:00 - 18:00
August 22 3 pm – 6 pm
Kings Theatre, Warwick RSL, Albion Street, Warwick
Connecting job seekers with local employers in the Warwick and Stanthorpe areas.
Explore your career opportunities across a range of industries
For more information please contact Council Economic Development and Tourism Unit at edu@sdrc.qld.gov.au or phone 1300 MY SDRC (1300 697 372).

Massive Library Book Sale - Warwick & Stanthorpe
2018-08-24 10:00 - 2018-08-25 16:00
August 24 & 25th 10 am – 4 pm
Warwick Town Hall and Stanthorpe Civic Centre
Over two days and two venues more than 7000 library books will go on sale as the Southern Downs Libraries clear their shelves to make way for new stock.
It is an ideal opportunity to bag a bargain while shelving to celebrate Children’s Book Week and Seniors Weeks in August.
Items include adult junior and young adult fiction, non fiction, large print, DVDs and CDs.
Everything will be priced to sell and staff will be open to best offers and haggling.
There will be books and resources for sale for all ages across a range of genres and subjects , everyone to come along and bag a bargain and support your libraries

Railway Hotel - Let it Pour Drought Relief - Allora
2018-08-24 15:00 - 2018-08-26 21:00
August 24 – 26 15:00–21:00
Allora Railway Hotel, 40 Herbert Street, Allora
Hey Folks, as you are all aware of the current drought crisis that is crippling our farmers throughout regional Australia and right here in the Darling Downs.
This weekend the Railway Hotel Allora in partnership with Great Northern are doing our part to support our drought stricken farmers through the Great Northern ‘Let it Pour’ Drought Relief campaign.
All funds from sales of Great Northern Let it Pour kegs will be donated to Drought Relief administered by Rotary Australia.
What are you waiting for? Guys and Gals grab your mates and buy a beer to help a farmer this Friday night! See you there 🙂

Blue Light Winter Wonderland Disco - Stanthorpe
2018-08-24 18:00 - 20:00
Friday 24th August 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
St Pauls Anglican Church Hall, Corunmdum Street, Stanthorpe
$5.00 Entry
Under 18’s only
Lucky Door and Dance commpetion prizes
Canteen and Sausage Sizzle, BBQ dinner available at a small cost24

Musical Afternoon - Warwick
2018-08-25 14:00 - 16:00
25 August at 2 PM
Warwick Uniting Church, Guy Street, Warwick.
Musical afternoon – Admission $8.00
Bring and buy stall, competitions for Spring, Elegant and Fancy hat
Proceeds will go to the Warwick Uniting Church Community Garden
For more information please contact Sue Fox on 4667 0028

Annual Poultry Auction - Stanthorpe
2018-08-26
Sunday 26 August Auction commences 9.30 am
Main Pavilion, Stanthorpe Show Grounds
Around 200 lots will be offered for sale including several collections of – hens only, hardfeather/softfeather ducks and caged birds.
Anyone interested in purebred poultry on the day can contact Lyn Spencer, Auction Secretary on 0428 175 191 or via email at lynnierod@bigpond,com
With ample parking and seating, the auction is renowned for its success

Fine Arts Stanthorpe Show- Stanthorpe
2018-08-26 08:00 - 13:00
August 26 8 am – 1 pm
Tea Pavilion , Stanthorpe Show Grounds, Stanthorope
August 26 – put it in your diaries – we are opening the Tea Pavilion to sell our art and some used wares – our project is to raise much needed funds to restore and refurbish the Tea Pavilion at the Show Grounds as a great art space for the community – Come along and support us!
For more information please call 0427 617 679

2018 Southern Downs Ag Warwick Cowboys Rugby League Bull Ride
2018-08-31 17:00 - 23:30
FRIDAY 31st AUGUST Gates Open at 5pm for a 6pm Start.
Held at – Father Ranger Oval Warwick
Entry fee Adults $20.00, Children 0 – 14 free, Pension/Concession 15-17 yrs $15.00
Who is keen for some Rodeo Entertainment!!!!!
SOUTHERN DOWNS AG WARWICK COWBOYS RUGBY LEAGUE BULL RIDE FUNDRAISER
MIK OBERLE AFTER PARTY
NRA AFFILIATED
CONDUCTED BY CMC RODEO
A fun night to have by ALL!
For more information please contact Liz 0409 894 100

Disney Fundraising Disco - Stanthorpe
2018-08-31 18:30 - 20:00
Friday 31st August 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm
Entry $8.00 which includes Meal Deal – sausage on bread, cordial and lolly bag
111 High Street Stanthorpe ( Uniting Church Hall)
Dress as your favourite Disney character

The Summit Spring Market
2018-09-01 10:00 - 13:00
September 1 10 am – 1 pm
Hosted by Butterfly Designs Cnr Haig and Granite Belt Drive, The Summit.
Handcraft, up cycled and recycled products, coffee, plans and more
For more information re stall holding bookings please contact Kelly on 048 754 8227 nor email on Kellyaf72@yahoo.com

Big Thermometer Official Opening - Stanthorpe
2018-09-01 15:00 - 19:00
Saturday 1 September 5 pm with activities commencing at 3 pm
Rotary Park below the Information Centre
Commences at 3 pm with activities , sausage sizzle etc

safeTALK training - Stanthorpe
2018-09-05 09:00 - 13:00
Date: Wednesday 5 September 2018, 9am – 1pm
Location: Granite Belt Neighbourhood Centre (The Hub) 8 Corundum Street, Stanthorpe
Hosted by: Lifeline Darling Downs & South West Qld Ltd
Make a connection. Help save a life.
Suicide is preventable. Anyone can make a difference.
safeTALK works. Learn more and see the evidence at www.livingworks.net/safetalk
• Half-day training in suicide alertness skills • Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection • Widely used by professionals and the general public

Cost: FREE, bookings essential, please register at:
https://toowoombatickets.com.au/event/7638
Enquiries: 07 4699 1682

Disability Action Week - Warwick
2018-09-06 12:00 - 17:00
6th, 12th & 13th September
WIRAC
29 Palmerin Street, Warwick
6th September 12.00 – 5pm 12th September 10 am – 11 am 13th September 10.am – 11.00am
A week of events and activities to showcase local disability services and programs as well as an opportunity for people with a disability to get together and have fun!
Southern Downs set to celebrate DisABILITY Action Week 2018
The Southern Downs will celebrate the valuable contribution people with a disability make to the community when Disability Action Week 2018 kicks off in September.
Committees and community groups across the Southern Downs are working hard on preparing for a full Calendar of Events to celebrate the important occasion.
Disability Action Week will be celebrated across the Southern Downs from 6-22 September.
Southern Downs Mayor, Tracy Dobie said Disability Action Week is a way to empower people with a disability while raising awareness in the community.
“Everyone involved has contributed great ideas and worked hard on finalising another fabulous program of events and activities,” Cr Dobie said.
“These groups do great work with our community members with a disability and in past years have delivered some wonderful programs and events for Disability Action Week which benefited the entire community.”
Cr Dobie also highlighted that one in five Queenslanders has a disability of some kind, and disability touches the lives of most Queenslanders in some way.
“Disability Action Week is aimed at empowering people with a disability, so it’s an important celebration,” she said.
“It’s also about raising awareness of disability issues, encouraging positive attitudes towards people with a disability, and improving access and inclusion of people with a disability throughout the wider community.
“We all have a role in creating a truly welcoming and inclusive community, from businesses and government to community organisations and individuals.
“We ask everyone to take part in Disability Action Week and show their support.”
Disability Action Week kicks off on 6 September 2018! Check out the full Disability Action Week Calendar of Events across the region, visit www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or email Community Services Officer Charee Aspinall charee.aspinall@sdrc.qld.gov.au.
For more information about Disability Action Week visit the Queensland Government website www.qld.gov.au
