The Beerwah community is where the heart is this November
IT HAS been a torrid few weekends for Glasshouse Country residents with major fires causing genuine fears but the Beerwah Heart Community Day this weekend could be just the tonic for those struggling with the impact.
The annual event at the Beerwah Heart Precinct (including the community hall and library), is a free family friendly event that features live music, market stalls, free workshops, face painting, yoga and much more.
It is supported by Sunshine Coast Council and is run each year thanks to being a recipient of the 2023 Queensland Mental Health Week Community Events Grant Program.
Division 1 councillor and deputy mayor, Rick Baberowski, said the event highlights mental health, and the Sunshine Coast community is getting better at checking in with ones mental health and well being to ensure a balanced lifestyle.
“Events like these give us a perfect prompt to take that moment for ourselves and help to connect to each other,” he said.
“It’s also a great chance for our community to see what is on offer and what you can get involved with in Beerwah.
“Try your hand at various free craft activities, including the super useful skill of sewing, as well as chilling with yoga or wind yourself up through having a go at a driving simulator!
“It’s got everything to be a great day out and I encourage our community to come along for some free family fun.”
There will be a number of local community groups in attendance at the event, including the San Training Centre, the Glass Ukes and the QCWA Beerwah branch.
“[We want people to] join us next Saturday 4th November from noon to 2pm for some exciting creating,” QCWA Beerwah said.
“Here at the QCWA Beerwah we know the value of connecting through craft and creativity. “Everyone is invited to whip up a simple project (hacky sacks and scrunchies) using sewing machines. All materials will be supplied, and our ladies will be on hand for guidance and support.”
On top of that, the Landsborough Rural Fire Brigade and the Landsborough Scouts will be serving cakes and slices and cups of tea from the Hall kitchen from 11am, and hosting a sausage sizzle from 11am, respectively.
The Dance Academy will also provide a performance from 2pm, along with workshops and activities from Bijam of Yoga, Lives Lived Well, iDriveSim Training, Beerwah High School, Suzy the Face Painter, the Mend-it Cafe, Rhythm Culture, and local creative Sharron Walters.
The event is at 25 Peachester Road, Beerwah Heart, on Saturday, November 4 from 11am- 4pm.