JANUARY 2024
Seniors Happy Hour at Gladstone Aquatic Centre
Seniors (60+) get entry to the pool for free for an hour between 7.45am and 8.45am every weekday morning for fun and fitness! Many seniors come in and have created a happy, active, social environment that ranges from swimming laps to walking and having a chat.
When: 7.45 to 8.45am, weekdays
Where: Gladstone Aquatic Centre, Tank Street
Cost: Free
Gladstone Municipal Band
Are you a brass or percussion player? If so, the Gladstone Municipal Band has resumed rehearsals on Mondays at 1 Francis Ward Drive.
There are have vacancies on all instruments currently.
All players are welcome. For younger students it is recommended that they are partway through their blue book.
Any questions please email gladstonemunicipalband@hotmail.com
Time: Mondays, 7pm to 9pm.
Where: 1 Francis Ward Drive, the George Young Building (near the Maritime Museum).
Thursday 18 January
Third Thursday History Group
Family History group facilitated by the library team. Discuss resources and share research tips. Drop in any time during the morning. Suitable for beginners and experienced researchers.
Time: 9am to 12pm
Where: Gladstone City Library
Saturday 20 January
Friends of Bindaree Garage Sale
Community volunteers raising money by selling second hand clothes, furniture and more for our residents of Bindaree Lodge.
Time: 7.30am to 11.30am
Where: 1 Beacon Avenue, Boyne Island
Manpower Australia 18+
An intimate stage production of chiselled bodies, cheeky humour and the boy-next-door.
Time: 7pm
Where: Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Sunday 21 January
CQ Detectorists Inc. Viking Beach Day
There will be a “Sand Pit” hunt with sieves for the younger children, keys that need to be found to unlock one of eight sea chests of Viking treasure! Prizes are awarded to the best-dressed Viking of the day. This is a family-oriented day with a lot of prizes to be won.
Time: 10am
Where: Canoe Point Park Canoe Point Road, Tannum Sands
Friday 26 January
Australia Day Fun Run
Gladstone Road Runners are holding a Dash for Cash.
Register on the day from 6.15am. $10 entry, 2km event and $15 entry for 5km event. Sorry, no family prices.
There will be cash prizes and random giveaways.
Time: 7am start
Where: Gladstone Marina Parklands Stage
Community Breakfast and Get Together
Just like the old days – catch up with friends – have a game of barefoot bowls – something for the kids – listen to some music – eat, drink and be merry.
Time: 8am to 11am
Where: Miriam Vale Bowls Club
Australia Day Family Fun Day
Celebrate contemporary Australia, acknowledge our history and honour the diverse culture in our region at the 2024 Australia Day Family Fun Day. Join us for a morning by the water with plenty of fun for the whole family. Sit back and relax while enjoying the talents of the local musicians or get involved in the free activities and games. Free sausage sizzle for the first 1000 people, with additional food vendors onsite.
Time: 10am to 1pm
Where: Millennium Esplanade, Tannum Sands
2024 Australia Day Celebrations – Banana Shire
Banana Shire is gearing up for an unforgettable Australia Day celebration, being held at the Biloela Showgrounds on Friday 26 January, 2024.
The festivities kick off bright and early at 7am with a charming Poet’s Breakfast, setting the stage for a day filled with community spirit and celebration. The highlight of the morning is the Official Australia Day Awards and Citizenship Ceremony starting at 9am, recognising outstanding contributions to the community.
Following the ceremony until 2pm, the Biloela Showgrounds will transform into a hub of excitement with a Family Fun Day. Expect food stalls, live music and performances, and a variety of activities to keep the kids entertained. The highly anticipated Lolly Drop is sure to add an extra element of sweetness to the day.
This Australia Day celebration marks just the beginning of Biloela’s Centenary celebrations, promising a year of memorable events and milestones.
Time: From 7am
Where: Biloela Showgrounds, Biloela
Saturday 27 January
Bulls, Boots and BBQ’s Rodeo
Save the date for the Australia Day weekend rodeo at the Calliope Rodeo Grounds. Purchase tickets at the gate only.
Time: Gates open from 1pm with the action starting at 3pm
Where: 3 Taragoola Road, Calliope
Sunday 28 January
Discovery Coast Markets
Featuring food stalls, live entertainment, arts and creation stalls and lots more making this event an awesome family friendly outing. Dogs allowed on leads. Held by the Discovery Coast Rotary Club. Book a site! Only $10 PH: 0488 087 622 or Email: dcrmarkets@gmail.com.
Time: 8am to 12pm
Where: Seventeen Seventy SES Grounds Captain Cook Drive, Seventeen Seventy
FEBRUARY
Wednesday 7 February
Movie Time
Book Club: The Next Chapter (M). Bookings required.
Time: 10am
Where: Calliope Library
Wednesday 14 February
Movie Time
Dirty Dancing (M). Bookings required.
Time: 10am
Where: Gladstone City Library.
Library Lovers Pizza Night
Bookings required.
Time: 6pm to 7pm
Where: Gladstone City Library
Thursday 15 February
Third Thursday History Group
Family History group facilitated by the library team. Discuss resources and share research tips. Drop in any time during the morning. Suitable for beginners and experienced researchers.
Time: 9am to 12pm
Where: Gladstone City Library
Friday 16 February
2024 Agnes Blues Roots and Rock Festival
Feel the rhythm and “rock on“ at the Agnes Blues, Roots and Rock Festival. A weekend of music, vibes, delicious food and vibrant markets in the heart of Agnes Water. Shuttle Bus service at a low cost is available across the entire Festival between a range of accommodation points to maximise your #AgnesBluesFest experience.
Time: 4pm to 11pm, Saturday 17 February 9am to 11pm and Sunday 18 February 9am to 4pm
Where: 1770 SES Grounds
2024 Kidney Support Network Get-Together Dates
The get-together is located at the Philip Street Communities and Family Precinct, Maxine Brushe Community Meeting Place. Please bring a plate of food for morning tea.
When: 16 February 2024 – 19 April 2024 – 21 June 2024 -16 August 2024 -18 October 2024
Where: Philip Street Communities and Family Precinct, Maxine Brushe Community Meeting Place, 1 Pengelly Street, West Gladstone.
Time: 9.30am and 11.30am.
Contact: Pat on 0403 116 520.
Wednesday 28 February
Book Club
Once a month, bookworms from around the region gather to discuss recent reads in our cosy little library. Monthly reads can be found in the book club section of the library website. All welcome from ages 18+. Bookings required.
Time: 5.30pm to 7pm
Where: Calliope Library
