4CRM COMMUNITY NOTICES

Holts Road extended closure 27/2

2012-02-11T12:53:00.000+10:00

Mackay City Council advises that Holts Road will remain closed until the end of February to ensure adequate drying time of the new surface.
They wiah to apologise for the delay caused by the wet weather and advise that the road will reopen on Monday 27th February.

Temporary Traffic changes at City Gtes (mid March)

2012-02-11T12:46:00.000+10:00

Please note that the Department advise that further traffic changes are required at City Gates- Peak Downs Highway intersection to allow the completion of works on the left turn slipway from the Bruce Highway onto the Peak Downs Highway. The slip lane will be closed from 8th February until mid March.

Smaller vehicles will still be allowed to turn left onto the Peak Downs Highway but heavy vehicles wanting to access the Peak Downs Highway will need to turn right at Farrelly's Road, travel along Connors Road and Archibald Street to return to the Peak Downs Highway.

"Get to Know You" Morning Tea (ongoing)

2012-02-11T12:39:00.000+10:00

New to Mackay? Like to meet people?

Come along to a "Get to Know You" Morning Tea at the Gordon White Library, Phillip Street, North Mackay. (as you enter the Library, look to your left.)
Time: 9.30 a.m. until 11 a.m. every Friday

Tea coffee and Biscuits supplied-- Come and make new friends!!!!!!
Phone Toni woolcock 0403499454 or Sue mogg 0422238077

Mackay Country and Western Club Concert Night 24/2

2012-02-11T12:32:00.001+10:00

Come along to the Senior Citizens Centre in Macalister Street, Mackay and join in the fun of the Mackay Country and Western Club's first concert for 2012

Date: February 24th
Time: Doors open 6.30 p.m., concert starts at 7.30p.m.

This evening showcases local artists. Everyone is welcome
Information: Phone charlie or Dorrie on 49590554

Trefoil Guild 14/2

2012-02-07T08:34:00.000+10:00

The Mackay Branch of the Trefoil Guild meets at St. Charles Anglican Church on Tuesday 14th February at 12.30 p.m.
All past Girl Guides, leaders and friends are invited to attend.
Information: Jeanette 49421569

Relay for Life 2012 25/7

2012-02-03T12:36:00.000+10:00

Join the Cancer Council for this year's Relay for Life in Mackay.
It's all happening on 26th and 27th May at Queens Park

Teams can register online http://www.relayforlife.org.au/
or call 1300656585

Gather your team and join in the activities. Help celebrate life, honour those cancer survivors or remember those who have lost their life to cancer

Free Training Day for Religious Education Teachers 13/2

2012-02-03T12:30:00.000+10:00

R.E teachers, both former and current and anyone interested in teaching Religious Education in State Schools is invited to a Free Training Day and Seminar on Monday 13th February from 8.30 a.m. until 3.00 p.m. at the C3 Church Building 12 Victoria Street.

This seminar is funded by Education Queensland
Morning session topics: "Lesson Preparation and Delivery" and "Effective Questioning and Stimulating Discussion"
Afternoon Session topics: "Creative Storytelling" and "Useful Teaching Aids"

Lunch is provided.
If you are interested, please call Cheryl Greer 49631155 or Alison Cliffe 49561596 ASAP
This is essential for catering purposes.

Salvation Army (end February)

2012-02-03T12:18:00.000+10:00

The Salvation Army in Gregory Street Mackay is desperately in need of volunteer helpers. If you can spare some time please phone Jill Cryer on 49573064

Heartmoves Pramercise Classes 13/2

2012-02-01T09:17:00.000+10:00

Swap It, Don't Stop It!
Swap big for small, sitting for moving, often for sometimes and watching for playing.

Lose weight and tone up
Heartmoves is fun and Easy to do

Start the New Year on a great note. Join a 6 week Heartmoves Pramercise Class.

This course is FREE and is open to Mum's and Grannies with Bub's in prams or strollers only.

WHERE: St. Annes Catholic primary School, Sarina 1.30 p.m. till 2.30 p.m., commencing 20th February.
Senior Citizens Hall, Macalister Street, Mackay, 12.30 p.m. till 1.30. p.m., commencing 22nd February.

To secure your FREE course enrol before 13th February with Barbara Whitfield, Phone 49575178 or email barbwhitfield@yahoo.com.au

SUNDAY IN THE PARK 20/2

2012-01-29T22:14:00.001+10:00

"Sunday in the Park" is a free musical event held on the 3rd Sunday of every month
at the Mackay Regional Botanical Gardens between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

This month's concert will be held on Sunday,19th February.

Singers, entertainers and musicians of all ages are invited to perform live on stage in front of a receptive audience.

This is a family event and everyone is welcome. Newcomers will be supported by regular performers if required.

Bring along your instruments and special leads, a chair or a blanket and have a picnic with friends in beautiful surroundings.

National Seniors Association 11/2

2012-01-27T15:03:00.000+10:00

National Seniors Association is a not for profit organisation for people aged over 50 years.

The Mackay Branch is celebrating their 20th Birthday on Saturday 11th February at the Senior Citizens Centre from 1.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.

The celebration features an Entertainment afternoon and High Tea.

Cost is $20.00

Bookings with Wendy Cato 49513430 or email scato@ozemail.com.au

Highway No 1 Country Music 11/2

2012-01-26T10:21:00.000+10:00

Highway No 1 Country Music is holding a concert at the Bakers Creek Community Hall on 11th February commencing at 7.30. p.m.

Another great night of entertainment is ensured
Information Phone Cathy: 49425254

Bingo (ongoing)

2012-01-26T10:10:00.000+10:00

Come along and support Mackay AFL with Bingo at Harrup Park every Sunday at 3 p.m.

Army Cadets Intake 21/2

2012-01-25T21:42:00.001+10:00

The Mackay 122nd Army Cadet Unit will soon conduct its Start of Year Intake of New Members.

Public information sessions will be held prior to commencement on the following
Mondays - 6th February, 13th February and 20th February
commencing at 6 p.m.

The current intake closes on 21st February.
New members can be male or female aged from twelve and a half to seventeen years.

Come along, have fun, make new friends and learn new skills.

Iona West Men's Shed (ongoing)

2011-11-23T22:32:00.000+10:00

The Iona West Men's shed is located at 7 Brooks Street West Mackay

Hours of operation: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 noon until 4 p.m.
                                        Saturdays    9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Activities: Tuesdays and Thursdays: Project work or manual arts or socialising
                      Saturdays: Project work, community activities, socialising, health
                                            talks and a Barbecue lunch

Contacts: Euan McDonald 49513869, Mike Fry 49574952

Relationships Australia programs (ongoing)

2011-11-18T13:53:00.002+10:00

Relationships Australia offers a Fundamentals Program. It's Men's Group is aimed at encouraging respectful relationships, teaches improved communication skills, conflict resolution, gender equality and self esteem . Males are invited to attend on Thursday evenings from 5.30 p.m. till 7 p.m. at Relationships Australia, 2nd Floor, Worley parsons Building, 45 Victoria Street, Mackay

For information: Phone 49574952

Drug and Alcohol Support Group meets every Thursday from 3.30 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Volunteer Marine Rescue (ongoing)

2011-10-28T08:59:00.004+10:00

VMR (Volunteer Marine Rescue) advise that the Members Monthly meeting is held on the last Monday of each Month at the top of the Boat Ramp, Mackay Marina

Members BBQ starts at 6 p.m. and the General Meeting commences at 7 p.m. Next meeting is on Monday 27th February. Get involved and learn how VMR operates in Mackay and how being a member can benefit you

Mackay Animal Rescue Society (ongoing)

2011-10-20T11:33:00.001+10:00

Mackay Animal Rescue Society (M.A.R.S. Inc.) runs a foster and adoptions program helping homeless and pound animals of Mackay and District find the loving homes they deserve. If you are interested in adopting a puppy or kitten or becoming a foster carer for M.A.R.S. please contact the co-ordinator on 49595849

Sizzler Restaurant (Paid announcement)

2011-10-20T10:46:00.000+10:00

After years of Public Demand, Sizzler is opening in Mackay and is recruiting Staff to help the famous Sizzler experience.

Doors are opening early December at Caneland Central and Sizzler is looking for 120 vibrant and enthusiastic people to join the team. No experience is necessary.
Sizzler needs staff from students to mature aged people and has a series of flexible work options. If you have excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast paced environment then this may be to beginner of your new career.

To become part of the team email your resume to sizzlejobsmackay@sizzler,com.au or fax to 0756793611

Sizzler Restaurants, proudly supporting 4CRM your community radio station in Mackay

Quality Arts and Crafts Markets (ongoing from 24th Sept)

2011-09-23T13:35:00.002+10:00

Lions International is holding a new Quality Arts and Crafts Markets in the Box Lots Carpark, 1A Victoria Sttreet Mackay (near City Fitness) every Saturday from 24th September from 9 a.m. till 2 p.m.

Fruit and veges, Arts and Crafts, sausage sizzle, cold drinks, car wash

New stall holders are welcome
Cost $10 for a 3 metre sight.
For information contact mkyhostlionsclub@gmail.com or phone 0411527921

COMMUNITY SPEAKS (ONGOING)

2011-03-29T17:01:00.013+10:00

Please join Debbie and Michelle on air every Thursday Between 11 a.m. and 12 noon with Community Speaks.
They will be talking about Community Development and current Community Issues that affect all of us!

It will be a funfilled hour with guests as well as great music to keep you entertained So tune in and listen...your issues..your community!

Proudly brought to you by 4CRM and RSDC

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Radio Control Off Road Club ( Ongoing )

2010-08-16T12:13:00.011+10:00

Are You Radio Control Mad ?

If so, then the Mackay Radio Control Offroad Club maybe for you.

The club caters for 1 in 8 and 1 in 10 Scale off Road Buggies and Trucks.

The Club Track is located at the end of Dewar's Road, Bakers Creek.

For further information goto www.rc-mad.org.

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Heart Foundation (on going)

2010-07-05T15:39:00.007+10:00

The Heart Foundation Volunteer Speakers group is a non profit, non government organisation dedicated to saving lives through research, education and rehabilitation programs.

The Foundation want to raise awareness of Heart Health For further information contact Margaret on 3872 2507 or The Heart Foundation on 1300 362 787. _____________________________________________________________________

Qld Cancer Council (on-going)

2010-03-11T12:21:00.011+10:00

The Mackay Volunteer Branch of the Cancer Council meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at the Gordon White Library, commencing at 5:30pm. ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Liberty Baptist Church (ongoing)

2010-03-08T15:24:00.012+10:00

Liberty Baptist Church meets at 3197 Bruce Highway, Kuttabul commencing at 10 a.m.Children are welcome at the Sunday School at the same time.
For more information please phone 4954 0486 or 0402742747 or email churchinkuttabul@gmail.com ___________________________________________________________________________________

GLENELLA STATE SCHOOL

2010-02-16T05:55:00.011+10:00

The Glenella State School holds a Hoy and Mini Cent Sale at 9.30 every Thursday morning in the Magpies Sporting Club, Glenella.

Come along and support this great School.

Free morning tea is available.

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Mackay Tourism Volunteer Program (Ongoing)

2009-12-09T11:31:00.010+10:00

Do you have a few spare hours a day?

Do you have good local knowledge and do you like talking to people?

If this sounds like you then why not volunteer to spend a few hours talking to people about our wonderful city and what we have to offer and all of the interesting places to go and see.

Without our volunteers many visitors would miss out on the wonders that this region offers.

You'll meet some really interesting people. So why not give it a go?

Contact Mackay Tourism Bureau at the City Gates ,
visit the website www.mackayregion.com.au or phone 4944 5888

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RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE (on-going)

2008-10-23T09:37:00.007+10:00

RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICE What type are you?

Are you the type to help people with cancer?

Are you the type to help save lives?

If so, then you're the type to give blood.

Whether you're A, B, O or AB, somebody needs your blood type. Australia needs 21,000 blood donations every week.

Want to help even more?

If you've got friends who can give blood, why not ask one to come with you?

It's a great idea, especially if it's your first time giving blood. You get to find out your blood type after giving blood.

It's easy, just ring the friendly team at the Mackay Donor Centre and find out all you can about donating blood today!

Phone 4957 1659 or 13 14 95 ____________________________________________________________________________

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT (on-going)

2008-06-25T14:20:00.011+10:00

Support for Women affected by Breast Cancer is offered by the following groups: Young Women's Network -

Morning Tea at Cafe La De Da 10am on the third Saturday each month

Harrup Park Luncheon - On the second Thursday of each month at 12 midday.

For more Information call Annette Lenton 4955 5761 or 0418 151 353 _________________________________________________________

RIVER OF LIFE FOODBARN (on-going)

2008-05-05T10:27:00.015+10:00

River of Life Church and Tribe of Judah Motorcycle Ministry's Foodbarn is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 10am until 4pm.

On sale are food hampers for just $30.00.

The price covers the transport and handling costs.

There is also lots of other items to buy at really cheap prices.

So check out the River of Life Church and Tribe of Judah Motorcycle Ministry's Food Barn at O'Loughlin Street, North Mackay (near the Squash Courts)

It is open on Thursday and Fridays from 10am until 4pm.

Or you can phone them on 4951 0470. __________________________________________________________________________________________

SUGAR CITY ROCK AND ROLLERS (on-going)

2008-02-26T11:40:00.015+10:00

The Sugar City Rock 'n' Rollers will be holding their Dance classes at the Senior Citizens Hall in Macalister Street on Wednesday nights.

Commencing at 7:30pm

Come along and enjoy the great dancing. Keep fit and learn new skills. ________________________________________________________________