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Fri 2nd October 2009 12pm-2pm
ProstateFoundation
BBQ in Aid of Prostate Cancer
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Unite in the fight against Prostate Cancer by supporting the BBQ/Sausage Sizzle at Memorial Park in Gympie's CBD.  More than 20 000 men are diagnosed and 3 300 men die from prostate cancer in Australia each year - the difference is you.  Support this worthy cause and enjoy a tasty lunch as well!! 
Proudly supported by
Laguna Real Estate
The Gympie Times
and
Commonwealth Bank
SAT 3rd OCT 2009
DraughtHorse
The Lost Arts Heavy Horse Field Day
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View working blacksmith, sheep shearing, working dogs, glass blowing and many other displays at this heavy horse field day. Browse through markets and enjoy a pig on the spit for lunch. There is an animal nursery and hay rides, live music and licensed bar. In Aid of Angel Flight
Darrel 0439 764 404
Free Bus 0407 969 223
VENUE:
81 Osbourne Rd, Wallu,
14kms before Tin Can Bay
3rd & 4th October 2009
RelayForLife
Gympie Relay For Life
Contact
Celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer. Bring your tent, your family and friends. Be inspired by  the Survivors Walk during the opening ceremony. Lay your candle tribute to remember those we have lost and give hope to those who continue to inspire us.  relayforlife.org.au/
Leisa Andersen 07 5443 6300
Email: relayforlifesunshinecoast
@cancerqld.org.au
Venue: One Mile Sports Club
Brisbane Road, Gympie
Sat 3rd OCTOBER 2009
AngelFlight
RIDE FOR ANGEL FLIGHT
Contact
The ride will start at 7.30am sharp, from Turavale, Bauple Woolooga Road, Woolooga - start of the Old Coach Trail, travelling to the Bushman’s Bar at Widgee. A bus will return riders to Woolooga for a FREE concert.  Food and drinks available. www.kilkivangreathorseride.info/
 
Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Assoc
Dina 0427737491
Ray 5484 7194
born2ride4@bigpond.com
Free camping at Turavale
3rd OCT 2009
MVHRWizards
MVHR - Wizards Express
Contact
Take the Wizards Express for a magical train ride with dragons,  wizards, Professor Grumblebum and Hagrid. On arrival at the Great Hall watch a magic show followed by a wizardly feast. Games and prizes. Come dressed as your favourite character! www.thevalleyrattler.com
Mary Valley Heritage Railway,
Tozer Street, Gympie
Tel: 07 5482 2750
Email: rattler@mvhr.org.au
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL
SAT 3rd OCTOBER 2009
Horseracing
Gympie Times Champagne & Roses Race Day
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Enjoy the great atmosphere that only country racing can offer at the Gympie Times Champagne & Roses Race Day. Join the fashions on the field with on-course TAB and bookmaker. Visit www.gympieturfclub.com.au for more details
Gympie Turf Club,
Exhibition Rd, Gympie
Spencer Slatter 0438 122 554
SAT 3rd OCT 2009
Diesel
Diesel Live at the Gympie RSL
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Don't miss this opportunity to see one of Australia's best performers live in an intimate setting.  Diesel will perform live at the Gympie RSL on Saturday the Third of October.  Tickets are on sale now at the club's reception.
Gympie RSL Club
217 Mary Street
Gympie
07 5482 1018
SAT 3rd OCT 2009
KickBoxing
World Title Fight
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See Billy the Kid take on The Cambodian Bull in a fierce kickboxing showdown at The Pavillion in Exhibition Road, Gympie.  Doors open at 6pm, fights start at 7pm.  Also fighting George Groth, Chris Stewart and more. After party at Billy's Hotel with free shuttle bus.
Tickets available for Billy's Hotel
170 Mary Street, Gympie
07 5482 1506
7th - 17th OCTOBER 2009
MVArtFest
Gold Rush Art Show
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This competition attracts many entries from around the state and is officially opened on Wednesday 7th October at 7pm. Gold coin entry includes supper and catalogue. Entries including pastel, watercolour, sculpture, digital and junior sections will be on display. www.gympie.qld.gov.au
Gympie Regional Gallery,
39 Nash Street, Gympie
07 5481 0733
gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au
Friday 9th Oct 2009
TalentWanted
Youth Only Talent Search
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If you are in Years 8 - 12 then you are eligible to enter this inter-school talent search to compete for great prizes and the Most Talented School in Gympie!  Organised by the Gympie Regional Youth Council &  Year 12 Formal Committee of Gympie State High School supported by Youth & Community Development.
Youth and Community Development
5481 0760 or 0407 175 019
email: youthdevelopment
@gympie.qld.gov.au
Sat & Sun 10th & 11th OCT 2009
Shooter
Gold City Two Day Shoot
Contact
The Gympie Clay Target Club will host their annual Gold City Shoot to coincide with the Gympie Gold Rush Festival. 6 shooting events will be held over the weekend, with Saturdays events starting from 10am and an 8.30am start on Sunday. For more information go to www.gympiectc.com/
 
Gympie Clay Target Club Inc
0428 734468
Venue: Tin Can Bay Highway - Banks Pocket Rd - Follow signs to Pig Saleyards - Complex on right
10th OCTOBER 2009
Speedway
Mothar Mountain Speedway
Contact
For a fantastic night of first class speedway sedan action the whole family will enjoy a quality night of entertainment at Mothar Mountain Speedway, Gympie. Racing action includes Late Models, 4cyl's sedans plus supports! www.gympiespeedway.com
PRESIDENT - Allan Jennings
Mob - 0417713880
Ph - 54 828722
allan@landroverspares.com.au
10th OCTOBER 2009
Masquerade
The Gympie Gold Rush Black & White Masquerade Ball
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This black tie event held at the Gympie Civic Centre in Mellor Street,  is the official opening of the Gympie Gold Rush Festival and includes appointment of Gold Rush ambassador 2009/2010. www.goldrush.org.au/
Francoise Gregory
Events Coordinator
0425 219 536
email: info@goldrush.org.au
Sat 10th & Sun 11th Oct 2009 9am - 3pm
GoldPanning
Gold Rush Festival Family Gold Panning Fun Days
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$1,000 of real gold to be found at the Family Gold Panning Fun Day - keep all the gold you pan! Children under 12years of age are guaranteed to find gold! Expert panners will be on hand to show you how to pan for gold. $2 sausage sizzles. Judging & auction of the Gold Pan Painting Competition entries. More
 


Ralph Richardson 0408616709
Venue: Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum, 215 Brisbane Road, Gympie
5482 3995
Sat & Sun 10th &11th October 2009
DirtBike
Kia Ora Community Trail Ride
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Non competitive ride, for all registered & unregistered 2 wheeled motorcycles-No Quads. All ages & all skill levels with Pee Wee, Novice and Open tracks. Up to 400 motorcycle riders from Qld. Access to 60+ properties. Noms close October 5-forms available at www.kia-orass.eq.edu.au
 
Kia Ora State School P & C
Vanessa 5486 5057
Location: Priddy Rd, Kia Ora
(for directions see website)
Sat 10th & Sun 11th October 2009
Downhillride
Garapine Downhill Enduro Race
Contact
Family Day - Saturday 10th, Kids come try out the new tracks and get a lesson from a coach.  Sessions run from midday to 2pm.  Race Day - Sunday 11th, a flat out timed downhill run, then avoid penalty points on the climb back to the top. Racing from 10.30am. Register to race: www.gravitymtb.org
Gravity Mountain Bike Club
07 5455 6655
Venue: Garapine Recreational Facility, 26 Mountain View Rd, Kybong (south of Gympie)
Sunday 11th Oct 2009 10am - 3pm
Alpaca
On-Farm Alpaca Management Day
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A great opportunity for owners or people considering owning alpacas to learn from 15 years experience. Learn to muster, halter, halter-train and prepare alpacas for showing. Also covered; injections, drenching, grooming, breeding, caring for newborns, monitoring health and paddock management.
 
Dawn Perryman 0427 367 299
alpaca@banyandah.com
Venue: Banyandah Alpacas
32-34 Power Rd, Gympie
$30 person $50 family
11th October 2009 7am-3pm
FlowerArt
Kilkivan Garden Expo and Cultural Fair
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Held at the Kilkivan Community Garden and Railway Markets Project in Bligh Street. Great prizes are on offer with various competitions including best park, flower and decorative flower art comps, a culinery comp, canine capers, feral ute comp, kite making comp for schools and more.
For program and entry forms
Murrie Smith 5484 1194 or
Dulcie Hewitt 5484 1194
Venue: Old Railway Station
Bligh Street, Kilkivan
Wed 14th OCTOBER 7pm
Debate
The Great Art Debate
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Enjoy a great night of debate and fun at the Gympie Regional Galley as teams debate that "Old age is a work of art", as a part of the week long Gympie Gold Rush festivities. $5 entry includes nibbles. www.gympie.qld.gov.au

Gympie Regional Gallery,
39 Nash Street, Gympie
Tel: 0 5481 0733
gallery@gympie.qld.gov.au
Thurs 15th October 2009 7:30pm
Choir
The Lady Mayoress Gympie Gold Rush Concert
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Hosted by Lady Mayoress, Mrs Dulcie Dyne, the Gold Rush Concert is an evening of entertainment and fun, showcasing wonderful local talent. The bar will be operating from 6 pm for pre-concert refreshments and supper will be served after the show.   Proceeds to local charities. www.goldrush.org.au/
 
email: info@goldrush.org.au
Venue - Heritage Theatre,
Gympie Civic Centre
Tickets available from Foxy Lady
72-74 Mary Street
Friday 16th October 2009 7pm
Bolt
Gympie Gold Rush Family Movie Night
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Walt Disney's animated family feature Bolt will be screened for free in Memorial Park at 7pm on Friday 16th October during the Gold Rush Festival. Stars the voices of John Travolta & Miley Cyrus in this tale about a canine star of a fictional show who embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star. 
Youth and Community Development Unit
5481 0760 or 0407 175 019
email: youthdevelopment
@gympie.qld.gov.au
SAT 17th OCTOBER 2009 8am-3pm
SurfLifesaver
Junior Surf Sports Carnival
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800+ Junior Surf Life Savers aged 7 to 13 years will 'kick off' their 2009/2010 Season with a carnival at Rainbow Beach. Witness a variety of events as these budding future stars 'strut their stuff' against members from clubs across the Sunshine Coast. www.rescuesunshinecoast.com
Rainbow Beach SLSC President
07 5486 3249
Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast
07 5444 1919
ssbranch@lifesaving.com.au
Sat 24th October 2009
Horseracing
Action Auto Group Gympie Cup
Contact
Enjoy the great atmosphere that only country racing can offer. The Action Auto Group Gympie Cup is the biggest race day of the year, don't miss the racing excitement trackside. The Gympie Turf Club offers you a great day out at an unbeatable price!  www.gympieturfclub.com.au/
 
Gympie Turf Club,
Exhibition Rd, Gympie
Spencer Slatter 0438 122 554
Sunday 25th Oct 2009 9am-2pm
Dragon
Youth Challenge – Junior Dragon Boat Regatta
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For a great family day out head down to Norman Point, Tin Can Bay to see local school teams and young paddlers from around the State vie for honors during a fun day of dragon boat races for young people aged twelve to seventeen years.
 
Cooloola Dragon Boat Club Inc.
Gayle Barnett 07 54862636
gaylebarnett@dodo.com.au
Location: Tin Can Bay Yacht Club Grounds, Snapper Creek
Mon 26th October 2009
PinkRibbon
Pink Ribbon Day
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Purchase a pink ribbon or other pink products at Credit Union Australia's Gympie Branch during October and show your support during Breast Cancer Month.  Choose from a variety of 'pink merchandise' including pink ribbons, button badges, a bracelet, pens, lip gloss and diamante pins.  www.nbcf.org.au
Also available at Priceline
Professionals
Bras and Things
Guardian Pharmacy
and other retailers
29th Oct - 1st Nov 2009
Balladeer
Widgee Balladeers Muster
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Performers include Terry Gordon, Buddy Thomson, Lynne Bennett,  Ashley Cook & 2009 Star Quest Winner Sharon Smith. Poets include Gary Fogarty, John Major & Dennis Scanlon.  Weekend Pass $50, Daily Pass $20, Night Shows $10, Primary Students free www.bushballadeers.com.au
 
Lex K. (07) 41 293145
Mobile: 0428 293 145
Venue: Widgee Showgrounds
20 mins out of Gympie
Camping available BYO Chair
Saturday 31st October 2009
Adam Brand
Adam Brand Live at the Gympie Civic Centre
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See 2009 CMAA Male Artist Of The Year and Dancing With The Stars contestant Adam Brand Live at the Gympie Civic Centre - Heritage Theatre.  Playing classics and songs from his latest album Hell Of A Ride which debuted at No.1 on the ARIA Australian Country Album chart.  Special guest Sam Hawksley. 
 
TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
THE GYMPIE CD CENTRE
Ph: 5482 2615
Adults:$35 Children:$25
Saturday 31st October 2009
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
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The Gympie Rotary Club will host Oktoberfest celebrations at The Pavilion from 6.30pm. Tickets are $40pp and include a traditional German dinner and souvenir beer - Stein.  Come and enjoy a great night with a band and dancing and help raise funds for worthy charities.
Ticket available from
Shoenique,
51 Mary St, Gympie
Venue: The Pavilion,
Exhibition Road, Gympie
Saturday 31st October 2009 1PM
Rally_Car
Cooloola Classic Car Rally Ceremonial Start
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The public are encouraged to see the cars and have a chat to the drivers at Lake Alford before the ceremonial start at 1pm. The cars range from full rally race cars to the Clubman series which are generally modified street cars.  The cars will to travel to the Forest areas near Gympie to race in earnest.  
 
ghutchin@tpg.com.au

Location: Lake Alford Recreational Area, Bruce Highway, Gympie
Saturday 31st October 2009 From 1pm
Rally_Car
Cooloola Classic Car Rally
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On the 31st of October, Gympie will host one round of the Queensland Rally Championship for 2009. Head Quarters and Service Park for the event is at Glastonbury where the cars can be seen being serviced. A special spectator point has been arranged at Brooyar Forestry Barracks.  
To travel to the spectator point, drive past Glastonbury and then turn right into Reids Road. And follow it along to the barracks.
ghutchin@tpg.com.au

FOR MORE INFORMATION FREECALL 1800 444 222

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