About the Gala

The Bloomhill Auction Gala unites our community for a night that truly matters. Funds raised help provide personalised nursing, counselling and wellness support to those navigating a cancer diagnosis, ensuring that no one faces cancer alone.

Together, we can turn generosity into life-changing support for local families.

Every bid, every ticket, every moment makes a difference.

CHRISTMAS
MARKET

Buderim Gardens (405 Mooloolooba Road, Buderim) are holding a HUGE Christmas themed Food and Craft Market indoors in their Community Centre.

Browse 35 stalls showcasing unique handicrafts, plants, jewelry, art, unusual gift items and yummy home baking (including gluten free) along with jams, pickles etc.

Refreshments and Sausage Sizzle.

(All raffle monies and stall fees are donated to the SleepBus for the Homeless Project).

🎄 QCWA Palmwoods Christmas Markets – Sunday 23 November

Get into the festive spirit at the QCWA Palmwoods Christmas Markets, happening on Sunday 23rd November from 9 am to 2 pm at the CWA Hall, Palmwoods.

Join us for a relaxed and family-friendly day featuring:

·       Local stallholders with handmade gifts, crafts, and festive treats

·       Morning tea served by the QCWA ladies

·       Raffle prizes and a chance to win something special

It’s the perfect place to kick off your Christmas shopping, support local makers and enjoy the warm community spirit of Palmwoods.

Free entry. All welcome!
📍 CWA Palmwoods Hall – 11 Main St, Palmwoods
⏰ Sunday 23rd November, 9am–2pm

Proceeds support the ongoing work of QCWA Palmwoods in the local community.

For more information please contact palmwoodscwa@gmail.com

✨ LEARN TO BRAID Workshops — Bookings Now Open! ✨

📅 Dates: October 26th and November 15th, 16th & 23d

❗ ONLY 8 spots per session so everyone gets my full attention — don’t wait too long to book!

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💖 Perfect for you if you want to braid your kids’ hair for:

👧 school or childcare

🏖️ holidays or school camp

📸 school photos

💃 sports or dance comps

🎉 special occasions

Whether you:

✨ can’t braid at all (or can only plait)

OR

✨ want to learn a better & easier to improve technique — this class is for you!

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YOU WILL LEARN:

✅ My go-to list of tools & products

✅ Dutch & French braiding technique

✅ 1–2 easy hairstyles

I’ll show you:

🔹 easy to follow step-by-step learning

🔹 how to make braids neat and tight

🔹 how to avoid common mistakes

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🪞 Everything provided:

✔️ Mannequins & tools (or bring your own model if you prefer)

🤳Videos & photos allowed

PLUS you’ll get a Booklet with all instructions via email after workshop 

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👉 BOOK NOW:

Via link in bio or at

🔗 dolcelisabraidingboutique.as.me/learntobraid

10 Artists – 10 Styles

Wildly Different – Wonderful Together

When – Thursday 27th November – 5th January 2026

Where – Sunshine Coast Art and Framing – Minyama

Join us as we celebrate creativity, collaboration and the vibrant local art scene – all under one roof at Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery.

Exhibiting Artists – 

Sharon Hegarty – https://www.instagram.com/sharonhegartyart/ 

Nathalie Le Riche – https://www.instagram.com/nathalie.leriche.art/ 

Louise Bastos – https://www.instagram.com/solshine_arts/ 

Jodi Casey – https://www.instagram.com/rawuniqueartbyjodi/ 

Sara Hope – St Hope Art – https://www.instagram.com/st.hopeart/ 

Jennie Rutz – https://www.instagram.com/jennierutzcom/ 

Tiffany Morris-North – https://www.instagram.com/tiffanymorrisnorth_artist/ 

Jaime Buchanan – https://www.instagram.com/jaimebuchananart/ 

Carlie Johnston – Sea Jay Art – https://www.instagram.com/seajay_art/ 

Zoë K – https://www.instagram.com/zoekart.com.au/

Get Ready to Fly! Become a Skydiving Santa (dressed with a touch – or a lot – of themed ‘Aussie Christmas’) and help save lives.

Wandi Nerida is collaborating with Skydive Australia to make this a fabulous, festive, fundraising event.

Become a “Skydiving Santa” and join our community at Sunshine Coast, Qld, to support more people to recover from long-term eating disorders.

Your participation and fundraising helps us provide life-saving care and treatment to the people who need it most.

Become a Skydiving Santa and help us turn wishes into wellness. Join us and parachute for purpose!

You’re Invited: Festive Floral Workshop for Women with Pelvic Pain

Join us for a heartwarming and creative morning at our Festive Floral Workshop, designed especially for Sunny Coast women in our community navigating pelvic pain.

Led by Emma from Ethereal Floral Boutique, you’ll be guided through the process of crafting your very own beautiful floral arrangement using fresh seasonal blooms and foliage. No experience needed — just come as you are and enjoy the process!

As you create, enjoy light refreshments, meaningful conversation and a chance to unwind in a supportive and uplifting space.  This is a gentle opportunity to connect, relax and celebrate the season together.

All materials provided.  Just bring yourself.

 

LOCATION:  The Nook Collective, Shed 5/13 Kayleigh Drive Buderim.

10 Artists – 10 Styles

Wildly Different – Wonderful Together

When – Thursday 27th November – 5th January 2026

Where – Sunshine Coast Art and Framing – Minyama

Join us as we celebrate creativity, collaboration and the vibrant local art scene – all under one roof at Sunshine Coast Art and Framing Gallery.

Exhibiting Artists – 

Sharon Hegarty – https://www.instagram.com/sharonhegartyart/ 

Nathalie Le Riche – https://www.instagram.com/nathalie.leriche.art/ 

Louise Bastos – https://www.instagram.com/solshine_arts/ 

Jodi Casey – https://www.instagram.com/rawuniqueartbyjodi/ 

Sara Hope – St Hope Art – https://www.instagram.com/st.hopeart/ 

Jennie Rutz – https://www.instagram.com/jennierutzcom/ 

Tiffany Morris-North – https://www.instagram.com/tiffanymorrisnorth_artist/ 

Jaime Buchanan – https://www.instagram.com/jaimebuchananart/ 

Carlie Johnston – Sea Jay Art – https://www.instagram.com/seajay_art/ 

Zoë K – https://www.instagram.com/zoekart.com.au/

The Sunshine Beach State School P&C is hosting our very popular Community Christmas Carols and International Food Fair on the School Oval

Come and sing Carols, eat beautiful food from one of our many Food Vans, buy a snag hot from the BBQ and meet Santa.

Seating is provided but many people bring along their own rugs and make a night of it.

Be prepared for raucous laughter as the Minis sing their hearts out and give an extra big cheer to our Preppies and Year 6 students as they have their first and last Christmas Carols as part of Sunshine Beach Primary School respectively.

We would love to see you there.

Join us for our Community Christmas Party – enjoy stalls, fun activities for children and
families, and our exciting annual “Decorate Your Wheels” competition
(non-electric vehicles only!).

Kids can participate in a drawing and colouring competition, and everyone has a chance to win lucky door prizes. For just a few $$, you can enter the raffles for great prizes. Don’t miss Santa arriving on
the Fire Truck!

Festivities continue with Christmas Carols at 6:30pm. This annual event is perfect for all ages.

This event happens, rain hail or shine.  Bring your friends and family – we can’t wait to celebrate with
you! 

8 Coonowrin Rd, Glass House Mountains QLD 4518

It’s only a few weeks until the Buderim Community Carols will once again herald the beginning of the Christmas season.

This year’s event, presented by the Buderim War Memorial Community Association (BWMCA) with the support of Buderim
Bendigo Community Bank, will be held on Sunday, 14th December 2025, from 5.30pm, at the Buderim Village Park, Church Street, Buderim. The BWMCA Carols Committee has been working for months planning the event, which promises to be the best yet.

BWMCA Carols organiser Andrew Butterworth said last year’s event attracted thousands of people, with families coming from across the Coast to celebrate together.

“This year’s entertainment is once again directed by local entertainment professional Riley Cope, and we are delighted that Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli is joining us again as MC,” Mr Butterworth said.

Riley Cope said this year’s programme would feature performers from Cope Creative, Buderim Youth Theatre, Musical Theatre Holiday Intensive, Elite Dance Institute and 13 Ticks.

“There will also be plenty of opportunities for the community to join in and sing together,” he said.

Mr Butterworth said community organisations are once again getting involved to offer a wide range of food for sale so families can make a night of it, enjoying dinner or treats while enjoying the Carols.

Food and refreshments available for purchase will include a sausage sizzle from the Buderim Scout Group, hamburgers from the Buderim Rotary Club, hot dogs from the Buderim Lions Club, fairy floss from the Buderim Foundation and popcorn from Magnolia Health. These volunteer organisations will be raising funds for their local charities. Entry to Carols is by gold coin donation, and Candlelite candles and other fun products will also be available for purchase, with funds raised going to the BWMCA to help fund the event.

This year we also have the Local Ambulance Association’s CPR Awareness Van returning to Carols. The van is specially fitted out so it offers the community a great opportunity to learn from the volunteers who will be demonstrating CPR skills and find out more about these important life-saving skills.

“We hope the Buderim community will join in the spirit of peace and goodwill as we head into Christmas and we would love to invite families from communities throughout the Coast to join us,” Mr Butterworth said.

“So bring your chairs or picnic rugs and come and celebrate together.”

Buderim Bendigo Community Bank branch manager Darryl Stephenson said the Bank was very proud to continue its support of Carols, which is always a great way to welcome in the festive season and come together as a community.

“We are so fortunate to have such a talented line-up of performers. It will be a very special event and a
highlight on the calendar for the whole community,” Mr Stephenson said.

The event is made possible through the generous support of event partners including major sponsor Buderim Bendigo Community Bank and proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council’s grants programme, Hopkins Manttan Solicitors, Reflected Image PRoductions, Cope Creative, JPG Print and Design, Fenwicks Fruit Emporium, and 104.9 Sunshine FM.

Like last year, in addition to printed programmes, there will also be electronic programs available via QR code so you can get carol lyrics on your phone or mobile device. Grab the QR code from the BWMCA Facebook page – it will be posted a couple of days prior to Carols or ask one of the volunteers at the event.

Parking close to the Buderim Village Park is available at the Buderim Mountain State School, Main Street, Buderim and will be operated by Buderim Lions. $2 donation on entry.

To keep up to date with weather conditions in the lead-up to the event, stay tuned to 104.9 Sunshine FM and the BWMCA Facebook page – www.facebook.com/buderimwarmemorialcommunityassociation.

In the event of severe weather, the show will go on in the Buderim War Memorial Hall next to the park. Numbers attending will be limited to the hall capacity.