Community
9 November, 2024
Locals spring into action
There is never a lack of activities in the Douglas Shire and this current springtime is no exception.
Just recently, as part of Seniors Month in Queensland, a group attended a midday movie arranged by Mossman Support Services, held at the much-loved Clink Theatre.
Those in attendance enjoyed the film June, the feel-good comedy starring Noni Hazelhurst. This was followed by lunch in Port Douglas.
Keeping on the ‘flicks’ theme, a movie night was organised for the general community at Dixie Park, Port Douglas.
Using the Douglas Shire Council’s large portable screen, the location was the perfect setting for some visual pleasure. Films enjoyed on the night were ‘Coco’ and ‘Inside Out 2’, plus the evening also included a sausage sizzle, popcorn and other refreshments.
Keeping the momentum going before the real hot weather and wet season kicks in, two more local events are coming up in the Douglas Shire, one of these being a volunteer extravaganza and community morning in Port Douglas.
Apart from a celebration of our great local vollies, this will be a chance to meet and greet volunteer organisations, chat with other local volunteer heroes, plus enjoy live entertainment, a petting zoo, a badge making class, a weaving circle and heaps more.
This extravaganza morning is being held at the Port Village Shopping Centre from 9am-12pm on Saturday November 16.
Light Up the Park, held in Mossman, has become a regular event on the Douglas Shire calendar this year and has proven to be a great community morale booster during some tough times.
Run by the Mossman Support Services Youth Centre, it is aimed to connect locals with organisations that can assist them in a range of ways, through a range of engaging and fun activities.
The youth centre is now excited to invite people to another Light Up the Park event at the end of the month, with this particular one showcasing local arts and culture.
Additionally, this event is being held in conjunction with the Indigenous Business Month 10-year celebrations. Their theme ‘Making Our Mark’ will be showcasing and celebrating First Nations businesses.
Highlights for the day will include First Nations stalls and merchandise, all supplied by local First Nation’s businesses.
The community mural project will also be addressed helping to create stage 1 of this new program.
As per the previous events, the afternoon will also include family -friendly fun activities for all ages and a free community barbecue. If you are not part of the arts and culture space, your service, organisation, or business is still more than welcome to join the day by hosting a stall or running an activity.
Youth development coordinator and event organiser Brody Andrews said, “for anyone interested in hosting a workshop or setting up a stall, this is a great opportunity to share your talents and connect with the community. Together, we can also celebrate local culture, support community recovery and showcase First Nations business.”
This next Light Up the Park will be taking place on November 28, from 3 to 6pm, once again at George Davis Park, Mossman. To register a stall or activity contact Brody Andrews by November 15 on 0412 735 585
I’m off to see what else is going on, so for now it’s Gazza signing out.
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