Friday 6 September 2013
White Balloon Day
Friday 6 September 2013 marks the annual White Balloon Day – a Bravehearts charity event aimed at raising awareness about child sexual assault and helping to support survivors to come forward and make recovery.
Wear white on Friday to show your support and visit White Balloon Day to find out how else you can get involved.
Swell Smalls Gallery Opening – The Way of Design Gallery, Currumbin Beach
From 6-8pm this Friday, as part of the Swell Sculpture Festival commencing next week, the Swell Smalls Gallery will open, showcasing smaller artworks at an intimate level.
Be sure to check it out and vote for your favourite piece.
For more information, follow @Swell_Sculpture on Twitter
Watch this space for our coverage of the Swell Sculpture Festival next week!
Anna Krien: Uncovering Australia’s Secret Stories – Rabbit + Cocoon, Miami
For your chance to see one of Australia’s most celebrated and renowned writers, head along to the Rabbit + Cocoon Arts Precinct in Miami Friday night to hear Anna Krien share stories of her captivating career of essays, journalism, fiction and poetry.
Anna is the author of Night Games (out now), as well as Into the Woods: The Battle for Tasmania’s Forests and Quarterly Essay 45 Us and Them: On the Importance of Animals. She has also been published in the Big Issue, The Monthly, The Age, Best Australian Essays (2005/2006), Griffith REVIEW, Voiceworks, Going Down Swinging, COLORS, the program, Frankie and Dazed & Confused.
Forming part of the Brisbane Writers Festival, this free event kicks off at 7pm this Friday night.
For more information and to RSVP, email mariam@rabbitandcocoon.com
Burleigh Brewhouse Bash
It’s that time of the month again – the Burleigh Brewhouse Bash, hosted by the award winning Burleigh Brewing Co.
Yummy barbie food, deliciously hand crafted brews, Sirromet bubbles and a live, local band will round out your week and help you celebrate Friday.
With a portion of proceeds going to a local charity, the Brewhouse Bash is where it’s at this Friday night.
For more information, visit Burleigh Brewhouse Bash
Saturday 7 September 2013
Election Day 2013
It’s your day to have your say – Election Day 2013.
Numerous polling places will be set up across Gold Coast City for you to vote – search for your most convenient location here http://www.ehoundplatform.com/Services/AEC/index
For tips and techniques, check out Voting in the McPherson electorate
For technical help, check out How to Vote
Brisbane Festival
Month long cultural celebration, the Brisbane Festival, kicks of this Saturday 7 September 2013 and promises a feast for all of your senses.
Check out our overview here http://www.robina.com.au/brisbane-comes-alive-september/
Superhero Saturday – The Family Centre Tweed Heads
Just a short 20 minute drive over the NSW border, the Family Centre in Tweed Heads is hosting ‘Superhero Saturday’ – a huge fundraising event for all our super kids.
Come dressed as your favourite superhero and get involved in all the games and fun the Family Centre has planned.
An orienteering style event which promises fun for all the family, Superhero Saturday features super missions, super challenges, super powers and a super fun day for all.
For more information, visit Superhero Saturday
3 Chefs Do Lunch – Arts Centre, Gold Coast City
The annual Gold Coast City foodie event of the year is back at the Arts Centre, Gold Coast City this Saturday – 3 Chefs Do Lunch showcases the gourmet skills of three renowed, professional local chefs.
Get all the delicious low down by clicking here http://www.robina.com.au/trio-flair-3-chefs/
Camp Oven Workshop – Mudgeeraba Showgrounds
This Saturday presents a unique opportunity to learn the traditional Australian cooking style by cooking a true blue camp oven meal.
Celebrity bush chef Ranger Nick shares his bush cooking skills with this great camp oven workshop, being held at the Mudgeeraba Showgrounds.
Covering every aspect of camp oven cooking and including tea, coffee, main meal and dessert, don’t miss the chance to spruce up your culinary skills and delight your senses.
For more information, visit Camp Oven Workshop – Mudgeeraba
Gold Coast University Hospital Community Open Day – Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport
The highly anticipated Gold Coast University Hospital is due to open its door this September and this Saturday is your chance to get a sneak preview with the hospital’s community open day.
From 9am to 3pm, staff will be conducting guided tours of many areas of the hospital, informing the public of the latest information about the services, equipment and hospital facility.
In addition, live entertainment and loads of fun activities are planned.
Be the first in Gold Coast City to see the unveiled brand new state of the art facility and head along to the Gold Coast University Hospital’s Community Open Day this Saturday.
For more information and to register your interest, visit Gold Coast Health
Retro 70’s Day for Make a Wish Australia – Coffee Club, Robina
In the name of charity, the Coffee Club Robina are taking a step back in time and hosting a Retro 70’s Day this Saturday.
The staff will be sporting their flares and disco shoes to fundraise for Make a Wish Foundation Australia and for every coffee sold, they will donate $1 to this worthy cause.
Aiming to donate $2,000 to the Make a Wish Foundation, the Robina franchise are asking for the support of Gold Coast City to help grant the wishes of sick kids.
Get behind this great cause and get yourself a coffee from Coffee Club Robina this Saturday.
For more information, visit Retro 70’s Day – Coffee Club Robina
Sunday 8 September 2013
Gold Coast Multicultural Festival – Evandale Parklands, Bundall
In a celebration of the colourful cultural diversity of Gold Coast City, this Sunday features the Gold Coast Multicultural Festival, held at Evandale Parklands in Bundall.
The festival showcases cultural performances across four stages as well as delicious international food, craft, art and information.
For a taste of the multicultural goodness that makes up our diverse Gold Coast City community, be sure to check out the Gold Coast Multicultural Festival this Sunday.
For more information visit http://www.goldcoastculturalfestival.org/ or http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/gold-coast-multicultural-festival-18994.html
Gold Coast Rugby League 2013 Grand Final – Pizzey Park, Miami
Looking for some edge of your seat, live football this weekend? The Gold Coast Rugby League Grand Final is on this Sunday, seeing the Southport Tigers take on the Tugun Seahawks at Pizzey Park in Miami.
Get behind these local Gold Coast City rugby league teams and show your support this Sunday.
For more information, visit http://www.sportingpulse.com/comp_info.cgi?a=FIXTURE&compID=248110&c=1-2284-0-0-0
Flashback Sunday – Event Cinemas, Robina Town Centre
For your chance to cult film Dirty Dancing back on the big screen, head to Event Cinemas at Robina Town Centre this Sunday for Flashback Sunday.
Tickets only $9 or $20 to go Gold Class – get reminiscing Gold Coast City!
For tickets, visit Flashback Sunday – Dirty Dancing
Get your Groove on Open Mic – Lions Head Park, Miami
In two weeks, the Groove and Food Festival kicks off across Burleigh Heads, Miami and Nobby’s anf this weekend is your chance to get a sneak peek of all the action.
Get your Groove on Open Mic is taking place on Sunday at Lions Head Park in Miami, where you can witness local musicians, singers and songwriters as they sing their way into the Festival.
The perfect way to spend a sunny Sunday afternoon, bring a picnic, your family and be prepared for an afternoon of talent and fun.
For more information, visit http://www.grooveandfood.com.au/get-your-groove-on-open-mic/ or http://www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au/get-your-groove-on-open-mic-19001.html
Viking Culture Day –Tamborine Mountain
Looking for a unique way to spend your Sunday? Tamborine Mountain plays host to the annual “Viking Culture Day”, showcasing the rich history, fighting, crafts, archery and more of the Viking Dark Ages.
Hosted by Jorth Gar living history society, this unique cultural event is the something different you have been looking for!
Held in the park opposite the Tamborine State Primary School, for only a gold coin donation, be sure to check it out and learn all about Viking culture and history this Sunday.
For more information, visit Jorth Gar
