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1 2019 – 2020 CAIRNS & REGION COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DIARY Every effort is made to supply accurate information, but no responsibility is accepted by the compiler for errors. Compiled by Mike Friganiotis. Send event/course inclusion information to [email protected] - likewise if interested in joining, or wishing to unsubscribe from, the mailing list . THIS DIARY IS ALSO POSTED AND UPDATED ON THE FAMILY LAW PATHWAYS WEBSITE, FNQ SECTION – http://www.qldfamilylawnet.org.au/networks/far-north-queensland/activities NEXT ISSUE 15 JANUARY, 2020 ________________________________________________________________________ TEXT COLOUR CODE: RA FNQ SOCIAL/ENTERTAINMENT ACTIVITY EDUCATIONAL/CULTURAL HOLIDAYS/SPECIAL On Now Till 19 Jan Elverina Johnson – Fisher woman dreaming – a pictorial memoir and a tribute to her grandmother – Free, Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 4, weekdays 9am – 4.30pm, weekends 10am – 2.30pm, Launch: 6pm, 9 November. (The gallery will be closed from 24 December till 1 January). Till 19 Jan Trent Griffin – Colours of my world – art exhibition, free, Tanks Arts Centre, Tank 4, launch: 6pm, 13 December, weekdays 9am – 4.30pm, weekends 10am – 2.30pm, Launch: 6pm, Friday 8 November. (The gallery will be closed from 24 December till 1 January). 2 Till 19 Jan KERRY LOWE – OCEANLIFE - Kerry Lowe’s first solo exhibition, Oceanlife features a kaleidoscope of tropical fish in a vibrant blue ocean, swimming through life like we all do. And just like us, all the fish are unique. Kerry has always had a passion for art, starting her artistic journey at school with abstract painting. Kerry is a prolific artist, working with a range of mediums and brush strokes, and has an exceptional eye for detail. Kerry has always been fascinated by ocean life, especially tropical fish with their vibrant colours, and the playful expressions of dolphins. Free, Tank 4, Tanks Arts Centre, Monday – Friday 8:30am-4pm and 8:30am-1pm weekends Till 2 Feb DRAWN TO WATER - Children’s book illustrations - Drawn to Water is a fascinating new exhibition at the Cairns Art Gallery that is designed to engage, excite and entertain children of all ages and the young at heart. Featuring works from the Gallery’s collection, original book illustrations from some of Australia’s most loved and remembered children’s story books bring to life a magical world of imagined creatures created by three well-known local artists - Anna Eglitis, Percy Trezise and Arone Raymond Meeks. Drawn to Water is a holiday exhibition that is designed to bring families together with hands-on activities to encourage reading, listening, talking and sharing of ideas. Each of the three artists has chosen a different way to portray engaging and imaginative images of native animals and peoples of the far north Queensland region. A theme that runs throughout the exhibition and brings the animals together is Water, which is both a life force and a symbol of unity and togetherness. The exhibition installation has been designed as an immersive and fun environment, a wonderland of interactive spaces where visitors can create their own animals and stories and listen to Arone Raymond Meeks narrate on video his illustrated book Sisi and the Cassowary. In Sisi and the Cassowary, Sisi’s tribe live near the ocean but travel inland to the waterfall to swim. Her adventure begins when she surfaces from a deep dive and finds herself in an unfamiliar place. In Percy Trezise’s illustrated book, The Land of the Magpie Goose People, the children of the Kadimakara People must navigate around the Great Lake (Balanorga) and travel through many lands as they try to find their way back home. In their travels the children traverse many rivers and swamps while camping each night near creeks and lagoons. In Creatures of the Rainforest, all the animals and plants that are illustrated by Anna Eglitis are reliant on water for sustenance and life. Their reliance leads to coexistence and dependency – the echidna drinks water from freshwater ponds while the mosquito flies above the waterlilies that grow in them, and the ibis and jabiru stand in the river looking for food where the barramundi swim. Till 11 Feb Free Fitness: Tai Chi for Health – Tuesdays 9am – Rex Smeal Park, Port Douglas. Tai Chi for Health is a program designed to improve balance, strength and coordination. This free program suits all ages and abilities. Tai Chi is one of the most effective exercises for health of mind and body. Excluding Public Holidays and 24th of Dec. As part of Douglas Shire Council’s ‘Active8 Free Fitness’ program. Till 12 Feb Free Fitness: Active8 Zumba – Wednesdays 5.30pm – Dixie Park, Port Douglas. Move, dance and have fun! Active8 Zumba incorporates routines and step aerobics with Latin dance rhythms. All ages and all abilities welcome! Excluding Public Holidays. As part of Douglas Shire Council’s ‘Active8 Free Fitness’ program. Till 13 Feb Free Fitness: Just Start Fitness – Thursdays 9am – Julan Park, Port Douglas. A free entry-level park based fitness program that can be started at any time. No fitness experience or equipment required. Just fun, motivating, social workouts hosted by an accredited Active8 Instructor. Excluding Public Holidays over Christmas (12 Dec to 26 Dec). As part of Douglas Shire Council’s ‘Active8 Free Fitness’ program. Till 14 Feb Free Fitness: Seniors Movement & Parkour – Fridays 10am – Mossman Gymnastics Club, Mossman. Free movement and fitness programs that challenge balance and fitness in a safe environment. Fun, laughter and social fitness for seniors or those who wish to improve coordination. Excluding Public Holidays. As part of Douglas Shire Council’s ‘Active8 Free Fitness’ program. Till 19 Feb Active8 Zumba – 5.30pm Wednesday – Dixie Park, Port Douglas. Move, dance and have fun! Active8 Zumba incorporates routines and step aerobics with Latin dance rhythms. All ages and all abilities welcome! Excluding Public Holidays and Christmas break (16 Dec to 1 Jan). Till 3 Mar Free Fitness: Aqua Fit – Tuesdays 5.15pm – Mossman Pool, Mossman. Aqua Fit is a fun free entry level program designed for all ages to have fun, get fit and enjoy yourself in a low impact environment. Free pool entry included. Excluding Public Holidays and Xmas break (17 Dec to 01 Jan). As part of Douglas Shire Council’s ‘Active8 Free Fitness’ program. 3 Till 5 Mar Free Fitness: Seniors Make a Splash – Thursdays 9-10am – Mossman Pool, Mossman. Free entry for all seniors over 50, no instructor, just fun free social fitness! Float, swim or walk for impact free fitness December 2019 19 Dec National Seniors Australia - Cairns Tropical Branch Inc. meeting, Cominos House, 27 Greenslopes Street at 2.00pm - $3.00 levy per person. 2.00 Xmas celebration & trivia. More info Bob Stemp Ph: 0408 722 170 or 4093 0328 19 Dec Christmas Twilight Race Day – 12 – 6.30pm, Cannon Park racecourse, Mulgrave Road, Woree, $10pp, children under 15 free. 19 Dec Late Night Xmas shopping event at Limberlost, 113 Old Smithfield Road, Freshwater, special visit from Santa Paws, drinks and nibbles and something for dogs in attendance 20 Dec – 6 Jan Mareeba Council offices and libraries closed for the Xmas break. 20 Dec Do you have experience and no Qualifications? Do you wish to upskill? Are you eligible for credit to fast track yourself to a higher qualification? Are you too busy to attend classes 2 nights a week and feed the kids and pay the mortgage? Do you struggle with online learning and being abandoned to an online system with no support? DaV'ange Training set the industry standard for group RPL experiences. This informative and interesting 1 day workshop will get you on track to completing a nationally recognised qualification through one of a number of RTO's. At our next session we will be offering - CERT IV Community Services * CERT IV Child Youth & Family Intervention * Diploma of Community Services * Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention * Diploma of Leadership and Management Advanced Diploma of Community Sector Management * Graduate Certificate in Client Assessment and Case Management Graduate Certificate in Statutory Child Protection Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership * Subsidised for eligible candidates Details of course - 9.00am - 4.30pm, Cairns venue – TBA. To register Email - [email protected] Enrolment is mandatory to attend a session. RPL is for experienced people seeking recognition of prior learning and experience. Complete your qualification through recognition of the work or volunteer work you are currently doing. Finish in weeks, not years! 20 Dec Bush Xmas Carols, 8.30pm, Freshwater care, 400 Brinsmead Road, raising money for farmers and families doing it tough, country carols, choir singalongs, food, fun and candles. 20 Dec NQ Music Press Xmas party – MQ Music Press, Pandamonium Records and The Edge Hill Tavern present At The Edge Xmas edition, 7.30 – 11.30pm, free entry, Featuring My Deaf Eyes, The Brazilians, and Daigo Kwick. 21 Dec Specialised movement workshop – 10am – 3.30pm, suitable for everyone, $85pp, Shosin Movement, Level 2, 82 Grafton Street, Cairns, more info & booking email [email protected] 22 Dec Cairns Taipans vs Adelaide 36ers, Cairns Convention Centre, 4pm 22 Dec Three Wolves, Abbott Street, host a Xmas Whisky Dinner, 5pm, to register your interest, find this event on Facebook. 24 Dec Christmas Eve in the Park, 5.30–8.30pm, Yungaburra Rec Shed 24 Dec Christmas Eve in the Park, 6 – 9pm, Grigg Street Park, Ravenshoe, Fireworks @ 8pm, BBQ, market stalls, Santa, music by the G-strings. 4 24 Dec Family Eucharist & carols, St. Peter’s Anglican Church, TAS Campus, Poolwood Road, Kewarra Beach, 7.30pm, more info call 0429 036 018 or 4055 0508 25 Dec Xmas Day HOLIDAY 25 Dec Cairns Community Christmas Lunch, 11:00am - Location: St Augustine's Dining Hall, St Augustine's College, 251 Draper Street, Cairns.