12 Aug What’s On around the Gladstone Region from August 12
August 15
Gladstone Ports Corporation’s Port to Park
When: 7am and 8:30am
Where: GPC’s East Shores, Marina Parklands, and Spinnaker Park.
Run and walk to support local schools and the Community Beneficiary – Act for Kids.
Visit www.gpcl.com.au/port-to-park for more information.
August 18
Shell’s QGC Communities Fund Information Session
When: 5:30 – 7pm
Where: 4/69 Goondoon Street (Gladstone Engineering Alliance)
Shell’s QGC Communities Fund provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 to eligible community-based organisations in the Gladstone Local Government Area. RSVP your attendance by August 13 to qgccommunity@shell.com.
August 19
Shell’s QGC Communities Fund Information Session
When: 5:30 – 7pm
Where: 1770 Lagoons Central Apartment Resort
Shell’s QGC Communities Fund provides grants between $20,000 and $100,000 to eligible community-based organisations in the Gladstone Local Government Area. RSVP your attendance by August 13 to qgccommunity@shell.com.
August 22
Calliope Rotary Markets
When: 8am – 12noon
Where: Calliope Rodeo Grounds
Come and see what’s new and support local small businesses. Follow the Calliope Rotary Markets Facebook Page to keep up to date with the latest market information.
August 27
Symphony Under the Stars: Around the World
When: 7pm
Where: Gladstone Marina Parklands Stage
Cost: Free – bookings not required
Queensland Symphony Orchestra returns to Gladstone for their annual Symphony Under the Stars concert. Visit Finland and marvel at Sibelius’ icy soundscapes, step into a bustling Bohemian village and enjoy Dvorak’s Slavonic dances, and feel the magic of Totoro, one of Japan’s most-loved animated characters. Bring your own chair or a blanket to the family-friendly event, there will be food and beverage vendors on site.
August 29
World Science Festival
When: 9:30am – 3:30pm
Where: Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre
Cost: Free
Celebrate the wonder and joy of science with a range of activities from launching rockets to out of this world virtual reality experiences. The day will also include a Big Bang Science Show at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm.
September 11
Meteors Football Club Ladies Day
When: 2 – 6pm
Where: Meteors Sports Club (opposite Tondoon Botanic Gardens)
Cost: $85 per person
Tickets include a glass of bubbly on arrival, canapes catered by Junction Café, music and entertainment, and a Desi Driver to get you home safe. Contact 0438 780 718 for more information or to purchase tickets.
