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Events June 2008

4CA FM Cairns To Karumba – Coast to Coast Bicycle Ride
Date: 29th June to 5th July 2008

Venue: Starts from Pier Marketplace Car Park

Contact Details: If you would like more information, interested in participating or in sponsoring this quite amazing event – just get in touch through:- Website: www.ridefnq.com Email: milboe@austarnet.com.au Ride Coordinator – Yvonne Tunney – Mobile: 0418747193

This fully catered fund raising event is one of the best organized, enjoyable and exciting rides in Australia today – for more information visit the website:- www.ridefnq.com Some key points of information:- Starts from Cairns (Pier Marketplace Car Park) on Sunday June 29th – 7am – and arrives in Karumba 7 days later on July 5th – 780m in total Riders can be of any age from 15yrs upto 80+ Riders can have varying degrees of ability – from super fit to the social rider. The ride operates by introducing and supporting Pack Riding – allowing riders of similar abilities to ride together Travels through with overnight stops at:- Atherton Showgrounds - (Meet & Greet – Ice Breaker activities) Mt Garnet Racetrack - (Bush Dance and ‘Chasing the Emu’) Mt Surprise - (Absolutely Positively No Talent Quest) Georgetown Rodeo Grounds - (Pyjama Night and Calcutta for the ‘Phantom’ Gilbert River Dash) Croydon Rodeo Grounds - (Campfire Singalong) Normanton Rodeo Grounds – (Cowboy Night) Karumba - (Fireworks on the beach, dancing, celebrations) Special points for this year:- 11th ride – has been running since 1997 Now is a biennial event – happening every 2 years – running again in 2010 Thought to be one of a kind – in being fully organized and operated 100% volunteer based fund raising event in Australia We support and include cyclists of all ages and abilities – which is why we focus on PACK RIDING – again a unique part of the event – you can ride 10km or 100 km, you can ride at 15km an hour or 50km an hour, you can be a super fit cyclist (the JET PACK), a social rider or somewhere in between - you can be 15 yrs or 80yrs of age – the focus is on supporting people to participate, enjoy and achieve their own milestones while also taking them through the amazing Savannah Way landscapes – from marine coastal views in Cairns, through rainforest, volcanic scenery of the Tablelands and Savannah outback to the coastline and marine wetlands of the Gulf of Carpentaria – following the Savannah Way route. Raised and distributed just under $50,000 nett in 2006 Raised and distributed just under $600,000 in the previous 10 year history In 2008 – the event is aiming to take a new step – working towards leaving a neutral carbon footprint – offsetting emissions of event vehicles and other environmental impacts by factoring in donation of trees to the communities we travel through and implementing best practice environmental management. Possibly a new innovation in this type of event management and operation. Sponsors and supporters of the 2008 ride to date:- o 4CAFM – Major Sponsor o Telstra Country Wide o Ash’s Holiday Units & Cafι – Karumba o Pump n Pedals Cairns o Road Kill Catering Crew – You kill it we grill it! 100% volunteers o Shire councils across the region o Australian Chemicals o Queensland Fire & Rescue o State Emergency Services o Numerous small businesses throughout Far North Queensland Beneficiaries in 2008 Cairns School of Distance Education – P&C Schools and organizations supporting and assisting children in the rural and remote areas of Far North Queensland (mainly the Cape and Gulf area) Special beneficiary – Cairns Base Hospital – CHILDRENS SERVICES & FACILITIES

Events July 2008

Atherton Markets
Date: Saturday 5th July 2008

Venue: Platypus Park, Herberton Road Atherton

Contact Details: Frank - 4095 5030 or Lyn - 4096 5382

7am to 12 noon Monthly local markets with a variety of foods, local produce, plants, tools, clothing and more.
Mt Molloy Markets
Date: Saturday 5th July 2008

Venue: QCWS Hall, Mt Molloy

Contact Details: Jan Gifford - 4094 1036

7am to 12 noon Locally grown produce, chutneys, pickles, cakes and bikkies, arts, crafts, plants and more. If you would like to have your own stall and sell your wares, come along - it costs only $3 per stall!
Tolga Markets
Date: Sunday 6th July 2008

Venue: Morrow Park Racecourse, Tolga

Contact Details: Val - 4091 2810

7am - 12noon The Tablelands 2nd largest markets. Full of locally grown produce, home made goodies, creams, honey, chutneys, lots of tools and goodies for the men, new and used clothing, timber items, gifts items, hand made furniture, hot and cold food stalls, hot and cold drinks and lots more!
Mareeba Markets
Date: Saturday 12th July 2008

Venue: Centenary Park, Mareeba

Contact Details: Contact: 4092 3418

Markets run from 7am to 12noon Come and browse through a large selection of local Arts & Crafts, local exotic fruits and produce. The Mareeba Markets are an ideal place to find that something special.
Kairi Markets
Date: Sunday 13th July 2008

Venue: Kairi Hall, or park opposite the Hotel Kairi

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 8250

Generally from 8am to 12noon or 1pm A variety of stalls with local produce, arts and crafts, foods, second hand bric-a-brac.
Gem Show
Date: 19th & 20th July 2008

Venue: 96 Mooney St, Gulliver, Townsville

Contact Details: Contact: Elethia Brady 0411 800 944 or Email: ttoy@bigond.net.au

Townsville Gem and Mineral Club Inc. Gem Show 19th – 20th July 2008 Saturday: 9am - 4pm, Sunday: 9am -1pm Gem and Minerals on display from North Queensland Demonstrations on Lapidary, Silversmithing, Faceting and Wire Wrapping Dealers and Tailgaters stalls. Sapphires, opals, uncut and cut gems, lapidary and jewellery supplies. Refreshments available $2 Admission
Malanda Markets
Date: Saturday 19th July 2008

Venue: Jack May Park, adjacent to the showgrounds, Malanda

Contact Details: Bev - 4096 5342

6am to 12noon Local produce, arts and crafts, home made goodies, tools, clothing and plants.
Tableland Country Music Club Family Day
Date: Saturday 9th July 2008

Venue: Chillagoe Country Music Weekend - Chillagoe

Contact Details: Mary Nucifora or Guy Kroonstuiver: 40958521

The Tableland Country Music Club plays on Saturday the 19th from 12noon to 5pm as part of the Country Music Weekend. General meeting starts at 11am and music is from 12 - 5pm.
Herberton Markets
Date: Sunday 20th July 2008

Venue: Wondecla Sports Ground, south of Herberton

Contact Details: Contacts: 4096 2408 or 4096 2570

7am to 12noon Lots of new and used items, food, local produce, some poultry, home made goodies, clothing, tools etc
Yungaburra Markets
Date: Saturday 26th July 2008

Venue: Maud Kehoe Park, Yungaburra

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 2111

The Markets run from 7:30am to 12:30pm. It pays to come early, as some stalls do sell out before noon. Stalls range from food, drinks, Nicks Swiss Sausage Stand, new and used clothing, plants, vegetables, fruit, cakes, Italian breads and treats, tools, bric-a-brac, furniture, mirrors, jewellery and a stack more! The largest market of the year is usually the Christmas Market in December. The date of this market is determined by the committee to ensure that if falls before Christmas Eve, and does not conflict with the other Tableland markets. In 2008, it will be held on Sunday the 21st December.
Ravenshoe Markets
Date: Sunday 27th July 2008

Venue: Ravenshoe Railway Station, Grigg Street

Contact Details: Contacts: 4097 6153 or 4097 6332

8am to 12 noon Variety of bric-a-brac, used clothing, tools, timber craft, art, home made goodies and more.

Events August 2008

Atherton Markets
Date: Saturday 2nd August 2008

Venue: Platypus Park, Herberton Road Atherton

Contact Details: Frank - 4095 5030 or Lyn - 4096 5382

7am to 12 noon Monthly local markets with a variety of foods, local produce, plants, tools, clothing and more.
Mt Molloy Markets
Date: Saturday 2nd August 2008

Venue: QCWS Hall, Mt Molloy

Contact Details: Jan Gifford - 4094 1036

7am to 12 noon Locally grown produce, chutneys, pickles, cakes and bikkies, arts, crafts, plants and more. If you would like to have your own stall and sell your wares, come along - it costs only $3 per stall!
Tolga Markets
Date: Sunday 3rd August 2008

Venue: Morrow Park Racecourse, Tolga

Contact Details: Val - 4091 2810

7am - 12noon The Tablelands 2nd largest markets. Full of locally grown produce, home made goodies, creams, honey, chutneys, lots of tools and goodies for the men, new and used clothing, timber items, gifts items, hand made furniture, hot and cold food stalls, hot and cold drinks and lots more!
Mareeba Markets
Date: Saturday 9th August 2008

Venue: Centenary Park, Mareeba

Contact Details: Contact: 4092 3418

Markets run from 7am to 12noon Come and browse through a large selection of local Arts & Crafts, local exotic fruits and produce. The Mareeba Markets are an ideal place to find that something special.
Kairi Markets
Date: Sunday 10th August 2008

Venue: Kairi Hall, or park opposite the Hotel Kairi

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 8250

Generally from 8am to 12noon or 1pm A variety of stalls with local produce, arts and crafts, foods, second hand bric-a-brac.
Malanda Markets
Date: Saturday 16th August 2008

Venue: Jack May Park, adjacent to the showgrounds, Malanda

Contact Details: Bev - 4096 5342

6am to 12noon Local produce, arts and crafts, home made goodies, tools, clothing and plants.
Herberton Markets
Date: Sunday 17th August 2008

Venue: Wondecla Sports Ground, south of Herberton

Contact Details: Contacts: 4096 2408 or 4096 2570

7am to 12noon Lots of new and used items, food, local produce, some poultry, home made goodies, clothing, tools etc
Yungaburra Markets
Date: Saturday 23rd August 2008

Venue: Maud Kehoe Park, Yungaburra

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 2111

The Markets run from 7:30am to 12:30pm. It pays to come early, as some stalls do sell out before noon. Stalls range from food, drinks, Nicks Swiss Sausage Stand, new and used clothing, plants, vegetables, fruit, cakes, Italian breads and treats, tools, bric-a-brac, furniture, mirrors, jewellery and a stack more! The largest market of the year is usually the Christmas Market in December. The date of this market is determined by the committee to ensure that if falls before Christmas Eve, and does not conflict with the other Tableland markets. In 2008, it will be held on Sunday the 21st December.
Ravenshoe Markets
Date: Sunday 24th August 2008

Venue: Ravenshoe Railway Station, Grigg Street

Contact Details: Contacts: 4097 6153 or 4097 6332

8am to 12 noon Variety of bric-a-brac, used clothing, tools, timber craft, art, home made goodies and more.
Mareeba Markets
Date: Saturday 30th August 2008

Venue: Centenary Park, Mareeba

Contact Details: Contact: 4092 3418

7am to 12noon Same as standard Mareeba Markets, only held whenever a 5th Saturday in the month
Tableland Country Music Club Family Day
Date: Saturday 30th August 2008

Venue: Atherton International Club

Contact Details: Mary Nucifora or Guy Kroonstuiver: 40958521

Our annual cabaret has been booked at the Atherton International Club, from 8pm til late. Cost is $10 per person and includes a light snack plus tea and coffee at about 9.30pm.

Events September 2008

Atherton Markets
Date: Saturday 6th September 2008

Venue: Platypus Park, Herberton Road Atherton

Contact Details: Frank - 4095 5030 or Lyn - 4096 5382

7am to 12 noon Monthly local markets with a variety of foods, local produce, plants, tools, clothing and more.
Mt Molloy Markets
Date: Saturday 6th September 2008

Venue: QCWS Hall, Mt Molloy

Contact Details: Jan Gifford - 4094 1036

7am to 12 noon Locally grown produce, chutneys, pickles, cakes and bikkies, arts, crafts, plants and more. If you would like to have your own stall and sell your wares, come along - it costs only $3 per stall!
Tolga Markets
Date: Sunday 7th September 2008

Venue: Morrow Park Racecourse, Tolga

Contact Details: Val - 4091 2810

7am - 12noon The Tablelands 2nd largest markets. Full of locally grown produce, home made goodies, creams, honey, chutneys, lots of tools and goodies for the men, new and used clothing, timber items, gifts items, hand made furniture, hot and cold food stalls, hot and cold drinks and lots more!
Mareeba Markets
Date: Saturday 13th September 2008

Venue: Centenary Park, Mareeba

Contact Details: Contact: 4092 3418

Markets run from 7am to 12noon Come and browse through a large selection of local Arts & Crafts, local exotic fruits and produce. The Mareeba Markets are an ideal place to find that something special.
Kairi Markets
Date: Sunday 14th September 2008

Venue: Kairi Hall, or park opposite the Hotel Kairi

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 8250

Generally from 8am to 12noon or 1pm A variety of stalls with local produce, arts and crafts, foods, second hand bric-a-brac.
Malanda Markets
Date: Saturday 20th September 2008

Venue: Jack May Park, adjacent to the showgrounds, Malanda

Contact Details: Bev - 4096 5342

6am to 12noon Local produce, arts and crafts, home made goodies, tools, clothing and plants.
Herberton Markets
Date: Sunday 21st September 2008

Venue: Wondecla Sports Ground, south of Herberton

Contact Details: Contacts: 4096 2408 or 4096 2570

7am to 12noon Lots of new and used items, food, local produce, some poultry, home made goodies, clothing, tools etc
Yungaburra Markets
Date: Saturday 27th September 2008

Venue: Maud Kehoe Park, Yungaburra

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 2111

The Markets run from 7:30am to 12:30pm. It pays to come early, as some stalls do sell out before noon. Stalls range from food, drinks, Nicks Swiss Sausage Stand, new and used clothing, plants, vegetables, fruit, cakes, Italian breads and treats, tools, bric-a-brac, furniture, mirrors, jewellery and a stack more! The largest market of the year is usually the Christmas Market in December. The date of this market is determined by the committee to ensure that if falls before Christmas Eve, and does not conflict with the other Tableland markets. In 2008, it will be held on Sunday the 21st December.
Ravenshoe Markets
Date: Sunday 28th September 2008

Venue: Ravenshoe Railway Station, Grigg Street

Contact Details: Contacts: 4097 6153 or 4097 6332

8am to 12 noon Variety of bric-a-brac, used clothing, tools, timber craft, art, home made goodies and more.
Tableland Country Music Club Family Day
Date: Sunday 28th September 2008

Venue: Mareeba RSL, Byrne Street Mareeba

Contact Details: Mary Nucifora or Guy Kroonstuiver: 40958521

The next family day is being held at the Mareeba RSL from 12noon to 5pm. Backing band is Rusty Strings. No cover charge! Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy a fun filled afternoon of music and dancing. Food and drinks available at charge. General meeting starts at 11am and music is from 12 - 5pm.

Events October 2008

Atherton Markets
Date: Saturday 4th October 2008

Venue: Platypus Park, Herberton Road Atherton

Contact Details: Frank - 4095 5030 or Lyn - 4096 5382

7am to 12 noon Monthly local markets with a variety of foods, local produce, plants, tools, clothing and more.
Mt Molloy Markets
Date: Saturday 4th October 2008

Venue: QCWS Hall, Mt Molloy

Contact Details: Jan Gifford - 4094 1036

7am to 12 noon Locally grown produce, chutneys, pickles, cakes and bikkies, arts, crafts, plants and more. If you would like to have your own stall and sell your wares, come along - it costs only $3 per stall!
Tolga Markets
Date: Sunday 5th October 2008

Venue: Morrow Park Racecourse, Tolga

Contact Details: Val - 4091 2810

7am - 12noon The Tablelands 2nd largest markets. Full of locally grown produce, home made goodies, creams, honey, chutneys, lots of tools and goodies for the men, new and used clothing, timber items, gifts items, hand made furniture, hot and cold food stalls, hot and cold drinks and lots more!
Mareeba Markets
Date: Saturday 11th October 2008

Venue: Centenary Park, Mareeba

Contact Details: Contact: 4092 3418

Markets run from 7am to 12noon Come and browse through a large selection of local Arts & Crafts, local exotic fruits and produce. The Mareeba Markets are an ideal place to find that something special.
Kairi Markets
Date: Sunday 12th October 2008

Venue: Kairi Hall, or park opposite the Hotel Kairi

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 8250

Generally from 8am to 12noon or 1pm A variety of stalls with local produce, arts and crafts, foods, second hand bric-a-brac.
Malanda Markets
Date: Saturday 18th October 2008

Venue: Jack May Park, adjacent to the showgrounds, Malanda

Contact Details: Bev - 4096 5342

6am to 12 noon Local produce, home made goodies, bric-a-brac, clothing and more.
Herberton Markets
Date: Sunday 19th October 2008

Venue: Wondecla Sports Ground, south of Herberton

Contact Details: Contacts: 4096 2408 or 4096 2570

7am to 12noon Lots of new and used items, food, local produce, some poultry, home made goodies, clothing, tools etc
Yungaburra Markets
Date: Saturday 25th October 2008

Venue: Maud Kehoe Park, Yungaburra

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 2111

The Markets run from 7:30am to 12:30pm. It pays to come early, as some stalls do sell out before noon. Stalls range from food, drinks, Nicks Swiss Sausage Stand, new and used clothing, plants, vegetables, fruit, cakes, Italian breads and treats, tools, bric-a-brac, furniture, mirrors, jewellery and a stack more! The largest market of the year is usually the Christmas Market in December. The date of this market is determined by the committee to ensure that if falls before Christmas Eve, and does not conflict with the other Tableland markets. In 2008, it will be held on Sunday the 21st December.
Ravenshoe Markets
Date: Sunday 26th October 2008

Venue: Ravenshoe Railway Station, Grigg Street

Contact Details: Contacts: 4097 6153 or 4097 6332

8am to 12 noon Variety of bric-a-brac, used clothing, tools, timber craft, art, home made goodies and more.

Events November 2008

Atherton Markets
Date: Saturday 1st November 2008

Venue: Platypus Park, Herberton Road Atherton

Contact Details: Frank - 4095 5030 or Lyn - 4096 5382

7am to 12 noon Monthly local markets with a variety of foods, local produce, plants, tools, clothing and more.
Mt Molloy Markets
Date: Saturday 1st November 2008

Venue: QCWS Hall, Mt Molloy

Contact Details: Jan Gifford - 4091 1036

7am to 12 noon Locally grown produce, chutneys, pickles, cakes and bikkies, arts, crafts, plants and more. If you would like to have your own stall and sell your wares, come along - it costs only $3 per stall!
Tolga Markets
Date: Sunday 2nd November 2008

Venue: Morrow Park Racecourse, Tolga

Contact Details: Val - 4091 2810

7am - 12noon The Tablelands 2nd largest markets. Full of locally grown produce, home made goodies, creams, honey, chutneys, lots of tools and goodies for the men, new and used clothing, timber items, gifts items, hand made furniture, hot and cold food stalls, hot and cold drinks and lots more!
Mareeba Markets
Date: Saturday 8th November 2008

Venue: Centenary Park, Mareeba

Contact Details: Contact: 4092 3418

Markets run from 7am to 12noon Come and browse through a large selection of local Arts & Crafts, local exotic fruits and produce. The Mareeba Markets are an ideal place to find that something special.
Kairi Markets
Date: Sunday 9th November 2008

Venue: Kairi Hall, or park opposite the Hotel Kairi

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 8250

Generally from 8am to 12noon or 1pm A variety of stalls with local produce, arts and crafts, foods, second hand bric-a-brac.
Malanda Markets
Date: Saturday 15th November 2008

Venue: Jack May Park, adjacent to the showgrounds, Malanda

Contact Details: Bev - 4096 5342

6am to 12 noon Local produce, home made goodies, bric-a-brac, clothing and more.
Herberton Markets
Date: Sunday 16th November 2008

Venue: Wondecla Sports Ground, south of Herberton

Contact Details: Contacts: 4096 2408 or 4096 2570

7am to 12noon Lots of new and used items, food, local produce, some poultry, home made goodies, clothing, tools etc
Yungaburra Markets
Date: Saturday 22nd November 2008

Venue: Maud Kehoe Park, Yungaburra

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 2111

The Markets run from 7:30am to 12:30pm. It pays to come early, as some stalls do sell out before noon. Stalls range from food, drinks, Nicks Swiss Sausage Stand, new and used clothing, plants, vegetables, fruit, cakes, Italian breads and treats, tools, bric-a-brac, furniture, mirrors, jewellery and a stack more! The largest market of the year is usually the Christmas Market in December. The date of this market is determined by the committee to ensure that if falls before Christmas Eve, and does not conflict with the other Tableland markets. In 2008, it will be held on Sunday the 21st December.
Ravenshoe Markets
Date: Sunday 23rd November 2008

Venue: Ravenshoe Railway Station, Grigg Street

Contact Details: Contacts: 4097 6153 or 4097 6332

8am to 12 noon Variety of bric-a-brac, used clothing, tools, timber craft, art, home made goodies and more.
Mareeba Markets
Date: Saturday 29th November 2008

Venue: Centenary Park, Mareeba

Contact Details: Contact: 4092 3418

7am to 12noon Same as standard Mareeba Markets, only held whenever a 5th Saturday in the month

Events December 2008

Atherton Markets
Date: Saturday 6th December 2008

Venue: Platypus Park, Herberton Road Atherton

Contact Details: Frank - 4095 5030 or Lyn - 4096 5382

7am to 12 noon Monthly local markets with a variety of foods, local produce, plants, tools, clothing and more.
Mt Molloy Markets
Date: Saturday 6th December 2008

Venue: QCWS Hall, Mt Molloy

Contact Details: Jan Gifford - 4094 1036

7am to 12 noon Locally grown produce, chutneys, pickles, cakes and bikkies, arts, crafts, plants and more. If you would like to have your own stall and sell your wares, come along - it costs only $3 per stall!
Tolga Markets
Date: Sunday 7th December 2008

Venue: Morrow Park Racecourse, Tolga

Contact Details: Val - 4091 2810

7am - 12noon The Tablelands 2nd largest markets. Full of locally grown produce, home made goodies, creams, honey, chutneys, lots of tools and goodies for the men, new and used clothing, timber items, gifts items, hand made furniture, hot and cold food stalls, hot and cold drinks and lots more!
Mareeba Markets
Date: Saturday 13th December 2008

Venue: Centenary Park, Mareeba

Contact Details: Contact: 4092 3418

Markets run from 7am to 12noon Come and browse through a large selection of local Arts & Crafts, local exotic fruits and produce. The Mareeba Markets are an ideal place to find that something special.
Kairi Markets
Date: Sunday 14th December 2008

Venue: Kairi Hall, or park opposite the Hotel Kairi

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 8250

Generally from 8am to 12noon or 1pm A variety of stalls with local produce, arts and crafts, foods, second hand bric-a-brac.
Malanda Markets
Date: Saturday 20th December 2008

Venue: Jack May Park, adjacent to the showgrounds, Malanda

Contact Details: Bev - 4096 5342

6am to 12 noon Local produce, home made goodies, bric-a-brac, clothing and more.
Herberton Markets
Date: Sunday 21st December 2008

Venue: Wondecla Sports Ground, south of Herberton

Contact Details: Contacts: 4096 2408 or 4096 2570

7am to 12noon Lots of new and used items, food, local produce, some poultry, home made goodies, clothing, tools etc
Yungaburra Markets
Date: Sunday 21st December 2008

Venue: Maud Kehoe Park, Yungaburra

Contact Details: Contact: 4095 2111

The Markets run from 7:30am to 12:30pm. It pays to come early, as some stalls do sell out before noon. Stalls range from food, drinks, Nicks Swiss Sausage Stand, new and used clothing, plants, vegetables, fruit, cakes, Italian breads and treats, tools, bric-a-brac, furniture, mirrors, jewellery and a stack more! The largest market of the year is usually the Christmas Market in December. The date of this market is determined by the committee to ensure that if falls before Christmas Eve, and does not conflict with the other Tableland markets. In 2008, it will be held on Sunday the 21st December.
Ravenshoe Markets
Date: Sunday 28th December - TBA 2008

Venue: Ravenshoe Railway Station, Grigg Street

Contact Details: Contacts: 4097 6153 or 4097 6332

8am to 12 noon Variety of bric-a-brac, used clothing, tools, timber craft, art, home made goodies and more.