What's on in August

August 2010 in Pine Rivers, Redcliffe & Caboolture

• Throughout June, July, and August 2010 - MS Readathon - The annual readathon aims to encourage reading while raising awareness and funds for Multiple Sclerosis. Participants will read for 30 days at any time during the three month period. To take part in the challenge visit the website (see also No School Today: Fundraising Activities).
   
• 30, 31 July & 1 August 2010 - Pine Rivers Show at Lawnton Showgrounds
   
• 30, 31 July & 1 August 2010 - Splendour in the Grass - The 2010 is the 10th Splendour in the Grass, an annual alternative music and arts festival usually held in Byron Bay. In 2010 the festival will be held in Woodford.
   
• 1 August (Sunday) 2010 - National Tree Day - Community tree planting event organised by Planet Ark. To get involved or find your nearest site, check the website.
   
• 1 to 7 August 2010 - National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
   
  
• 2 to 8 August 2010 - National Engineering Week - Join in some of the many events celebrating the importance of engineering in our community. Events are being held for high school students, community and engineers.
   
• 5 to 14 August 2010 - The Ekka - Royal Brisbane Show.
   
• 7 & 8 August 2010 - Pine Rivers Model Train and Hobby Expo - The annual Pine Rivers Model Train & Hobby Expo will run from 9 to 5 on Saturday and 9 to 4 on Sunday at the Strathpine Community Centre, Gympie Rd, Strathpine.
   
• 9 August (Monday) 2010 - The Ekka Show Holiday for the Moreton Bay Region. (Pine Rivers, Redcliffe and Caboolture) (source)
   
• 11 August (Wednesday) 2010 - The Ekka show holiday in Brisbane
   
• 11 August (Wednesday) 2010 - Family Fun Day Centenary Lakes Morayfield Road Caboolture Wednesday 11 August 10am to 4pm  FREE event for families - rides, games, stage entertainment, community information stalls. Food stalls on site also. Parking at the venue.
   
• 11 August (Wednesday) 2010 - The Heritage Talks: Forensic Archaeology - What can human remains tell us about a bygone era? Paddy Waterson, an archaeologist with the Department of Environment and Resource management, will talk about this fascinating topic. 10 am, Wednesday 11 August. Free, morning tea included. Please RSVP for catering purposes to (07) 3285 7213 or museum.pinerivers [at] moretonbay.qld.gov.au
   
• 12 August to 31 October 2010 - Summers Past - The showcase of photographs from the National Archives of Australia vividly reminds us of Australians' enduring love affair with the sea. For those who grew up in Australia in the 1950s and 1960s, these photographs should gently stir memories of idyllic summers spent at the beach. Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, Old Petrie Town, Dayboro Road, Whiteside.
   
• 13 August (Friday) 2010 - Friday the 13th - Having a Friday the 13th party? For costumes and ideas see Themes4Parties: Spooky.
   
• 13 August (Friday) 2010 - Community Movie Event at Undurba State School (Assembly Hall) - Ogg Road, Murrumba Downs. 2 movies: Alvin and the Chipmunks - The Squekel AND Night at the Museum 2. Cost" 1 movie - $5/per person,  2 movies - $8/per person Friday the 13th fancy dress theme with prizes Hot food, snacks and drinks for sale. Contact: Karen 0432143621 For costumes ideas, see Themes4Parties: Spooky.
   
• 14 to 22 August 2010 - National Science Week - Various events around Australia. Visit the website to register or find an event.
   
• 14 to 22 August 2010 - Seniors Week - Recognises the contribution seniors make to the community.
   
• 15 August (Sunday) 2010 - The Lakes College Fun Run - All ages community fun run in North Lakes with 2, 6 and 10km courses. Register online or call 0401 443 243.
   
• 15 August (Sunday) 2010 - Walk Against Warming
   
• 16 August (Monday) 2010 - RSPCA Cupcake Day 2010: Cupcake Day for the RSPCA is the biggest bakeoff in the Southern Hemisphere and involves Cupcake Cooks around Australia baking cupcakes and hosting a Cupcake Party to raise vital funds for the RSPCA. This year’s Cupcake Day for the RSPCA is being held on Monday 16 August 2010. If you can’t be involved on this date, you can still hold your Cupcake Day Party at anytime during the month of August 2010!
   
• 21 August (Saturday) 2010 - Australian Federal Government Election
   
• 21 to 27 August 2010 - CBCA Children's Book Week - Celebrating Australian books, authors and illustrators. The theme for 2010 is "across the story bridge " (see our BCL page on Book Week).
   
• 22 to 28 August 2010 - Hearing Awareness Week - Annual, national event which raises community awareness about hearing loss and ways to protect hearing.
   
• 26 Thursday August 2010 - Community Meeting regarding Solar Energy - share our experience on converting to solar energy - , 7pm Strathpine Community Centre, Crn Gympie Rd & Mecklem St, Strathpine. Eko Energy
   
• 27 August (Friday) 2010  - Daffodil Day - Support the Cancer Council Australia by buying a bunch of daffodils or Daffodil Day merchandise, volunteering at a merchandise stall, selling merchandise at your workplace or school, or making a cash donation. All funds raised support cancer research, prevention programs and support services for cancer patients and their families.
   
• 27 to 29 August 2010 - Pine Rivers Arts Alliance 2010 Arts Festival: a  multi-arts show with a wide range of arts activities. The festival will be held on the weekend of the 28-29 August, with an awards and opening night on Friday 27th August. The Arts Festival will incorporate an Art and Photography Exhibition; Presentation of the Matt Campbell Memorial Awards; The 43rd Annual Queensland Youth Music Awards sponsored by The Moreton Bay Regional Council and Peter Campbell; A book launch for local authors; a craft market; a classic Car display, and a variety of other events such as Ride4Kids.
   
• 28 August (Saturday) 2010 - festiValley: The bushland surrounds of picturesque Samford Valley will be transformed into a bustling marketplace of stalls and activities for all ages. Try your hand at one of the many teen and adult workshops, including African drumming, biodynamic gardening or archery. Roll up your sleeves to tie-dye a t-shirt or sculpt a clay castle. For the little ones there will be puppet shows and story-telling, as well as a myriad of art and craft stalls to fire up the imagination - flower garland and candle making, felting and silk painting to name a few. Those looking for more physical distractions can try to conquer the rock wall or strap into the bungy-trampoline. Test your soccer skills with Brisbane Roar then relax and enjoy an art exhibition and some wholesome food and drinks from a range of gourmet and organic food stalls. Stay on to enjoy the free Twilight Concert. Amongst other local performers, this evening will feature the Brisbane singer-songwriter Katie Noonan. Suits all ages. Free entry. Samford Valley Steiner School
   
• 28 August 2010 - George Washingmachine - Jazz at Sunset: Legendary international jazz vocalist and violinist returns from Europe to play at Lucas Parklands in Montville. George's dazzling violin playing, eccentric vocals and infectious personality entertained to a sell-out audience last year. George runs an annual instrumental workshop at Lucas Parklands for aspiring young music students- a masterful communicator and teacher, George's workshops are very popular. Book early! Instrumental workshop $40 includes: BBQ lunch/workshop/concert/performance with George and friends. Concert $40 includes canapès. Contact: Lucas Parklands, 126 Narrows Rd Montville Ph: 5478 5667
   
• 29 August (Sunday) 2010 - Lowlands Festival at Osprey House Environmental Centre is a FREE family fun day. Enjoy the Radical Reptiles and Gecko Wildlife Shows as well as free face painting and jumping castle plus heaps more. The lucky door prize is a 1.5kw grid connected solar panel system for your home. Enjoy the walks along the boardwalks and through the mangroves and see the Osprey family who live onsite through the live webcam. Contact: Osprey House 38864463
   
• 29 August (Sunday) 2010 - The Bridge to Brisbane Fun Run - Including a 10km race, a 5km walk, a wheelchair race and entertainment at the Ekka showgrounds. 
   
• 29 August to 4 September 2010  - Legacy Week - The funds raised from this year’s Badge Appeal will help Legacy continue to assist 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities Australia-wide.
   

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