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There are more than 200 events on the list, all in date order with still more to come.
If you know an event that should be on the list, email heidi.petith@news.com.au
This list will be updated as more events are announced so make sure to keep check on what’s happening, right here.
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Mackay Roadshow by Audi Centre Townsville
When: 9.30am to 5pm, Wednesday, May 19 to Saturday, May 22 as well as 9.30am to 1pm on Sunday, May 23
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Subscriber only Mackay residents are spoiled for choice this May Day long weekend with a social calendar chock-full of events. When: 7.30pm, Sunday May 2 Where: Mackay Entertainment and Convention Centre, Alfred Street, Mackay What s happening: Renowned Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated artist Toni Childs will perform in Mackay to support the Daily Mercury s Hub for our Heroes campaign. Toni Childs will appear at Tanks Art Centre. Picture: supplied. Inspired by her father and her own mental health struggles, Toni Childs backs PTSD Frontline s mission alongside Sir Peter Cosgrove and Australia s oldest surviving Victoria Cross recipient Keith Payne to develop a first responders and veterans treatment centre at Kinchant Dam.
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Whether it’s rain hail or shine you can add these items to the school holiday agenda. From arts and crafts to movie afternoons and indoor go-karting, there are options to suit everyone.
Charcoal Still Life Drawing at Artist Studio Caneland
What is it: A charcoal still life drawing workshop.
When and where: Friday, April 9, ground floor of Caneland Central across from Bed, Bath N Table. First session is from 9am-10.30am, second session 11am-12.30pm.
How to get involved: Each session is $25. Bookings are essential, click here to secure your spot.
Clay Turtle Workshop at Artist Studio Caneland
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Subscriber only With community groups and clubs taking leave over the holiday period, please phone the organisers to check the events are still going ahead. Â
LET US KNOW The Community Diary offers free entries to not-for-profit groups, organisations, clubs and schools in the wider Mackay region. Email details of your event, under the subject Community Diary to heidi.petith@news.com.au Â
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30 - PAINTING GROUP, 9am-3pm and 5-9pm, costs $5 for members, $10 for non-members, includes use of easels, Mackay Art Society, Snow Wright Crt, Beaconsfield. Ph: 0409 474 291. - BEACONSFIELD Road Men s Shed: 8am-noon, Beaconsfield Rd. Ph: 4942 3321.
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With community groups and clubs taking leave over the holiday period, please phone the organisers to check the events are still going ahead. Â
LET US KNOW The Community Diary offers free entries to not-for-profit groups, organisations, clubs and schools in the wider Mackay region. Email details of your event, under the subject Community Diary to heidi.petith@news.com.au Â
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23 - PAINTING GROUP, 9am-3pm and 5-9pm, costs $5 for members, $10 for non-members, includes use of easels, Mackay Art Society, Snow Wright Crt, Beaconsfield. Ph: 0409 474 291. - DAILY morning prayer: prepare for Christmas with 30min of prayer and readings, 11.30am-noon, Mackay Street Chaplaincy, 21 Wood St.