POP UP
COMMUNITY NEWS
14 October 2021 Issue 262 Mapleton and surrounds, Queensland
LET’S HAVE SOME FUN—IN YOUR STREET, IN YOUR HOME
WEEDING MAKEOVER AT TOSH GARDEN
Twelve volunteers, one from as far as Flaxton, rocked up to The Old School House (TOSH) garden last Saturday morning for a well
needed weeding working bee.
In a few short hours, the worst of the weeds were removed, hedges trimmed and leaves raked onto garden beds for mulch.
The volunteer working bees help keep this small public garden neat and tidy so we can enjoy the serenity of the Lilyponds and
the antics of the wildlife.
MAPLETON COMMUNITY LIBRARY BOOK SALE AND MINI MARKET
Thank you to all contributors. Financially: over $2,000 profit.
But COMMUNITY wise—we raised millions.
The event offered opportunity to Blackall Range Lions to offer service to the community and gather new members; the Blackall Range Probus Club ran a very successful stall sharing
not only their own promotion but promotion for many of our community organisations; Range Community Gym and Fitness
Centre sold raffle tickets to celebrate their 20th year and to further their services to the community for another 20 years and
local businesses such as The Falls Farm and Pat and Di Egan sold their wares.
The Library is your Library offering a place to read, a place to relax, a place for workshops and a place to find community
information and JP services.
ESPRESSO MARTINI
Ingredients
1 shot vodka (45ml) 1 shot Kahlua
1 shot espresso coffee, freshly brewed and cooled (or cold brew concentrate)
½ shot of simple syrup (sugar dissolved in water, once bought to the boil allow to cool)
Add vodka, Kahlua, espresso coffee and simple syrup to a shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled
Strain into a chilled cocktail glass
Garnish with 3 coffee beans
(Ingredients can be varied to taste, for example, some prefer 2 shots of vodka, others prefer more espresso coffee.)
Who attended the ‘The Night at the Opera’?
This martini was one of the many treats on the night. The organisers thought there would be only a few takers but the
above martini is so delicious everyone accepted and emptied their glasses.
And you thought a library was just a place full of old books … ...
The Library does need a TREASURER.
Support will be available to settle you into this volunteer role.
And may be an odd martini on the side ...
Please consider. To find out more email [email protected]
Mapleton Bowls Club is again this week building for another bumper Friday and Saturday of
Events.
It all starts on the night of Friday 15 October with our famous
‘Dinner Night’ where you will find the best value and quality on the Hinterland with Steaks, Seafood and Special Home Cooked Meals and all for under $20.00. To wash it all down, you can choose from our range of Beers, Wine, Spirts and Soft Drinks at the keenest prices going.
Saturday is a special day for the club. Our division 7 Men’s Pennants Teams will be playing in the finals down the coast, at Kawana Waters, after coming second in the full season. We wish them good luck.
Some time ago we were invited to nominate our club as a Men’s pennants finals venue. The Management Committee decided to put our club forward for this. On Monday this week we were gifted the opportunity of holding finals across two Divisions right here at Mapleton Bowls Club. What a win for the club, this is to be the first pennants finals to be held at Mapleton and fitting that this is happening in our 75th Anniversary year.
This will be an exciting day for the club, as we are expecting around 100 bowlers on the day with the first games commencing at 9am and continuing throughout the afternoon.
I would like to extend a HUGE thank you to the Members, Bar Kitchen staff who will provide the essential assistance to ensure this is a memorable event.
Please note the full green is required for pennants there will be no social bowls this Saturday.
Please note that given the recent heavy rain, the green will be closed on Friday, therefore there will be no roll-ups on Friday.
If you are able, please come along to see the action this Saturday.
Mark Paine—Men’s Games Director
NO NEED TO BOOK—JUST COME ALONG FOR A GREAT NIGHT
DINNER NIGHT
October 15
Orders taken from 6pm
Special meals:
Lamb Shanks with creamy mashed potatoes [GF]
Jane’s east African beef curry Desserts:
Lemon cheese slice
Second option will be available Tables over 8 please email [email protected] So we can accommodate your
preference
MAPLETON BOWLS CLUB
TRENT DALTON IN MALENY
Trent Dalton will discuss his new book Love Stories, with author and broadcaster Mary-Lou Stephens.
When: Saturday 27 November 1.30pm (for 2pm) - 4pm Where: RSL Maleny, 1 Bunya St (drinks w ill be available) Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.
You can book online here or book instore at Rosetta Books.
Love Stories will be published 27 October.
Trent Dalton spent two months in 2021 speaking to people from all walks of life, asking them one simple and direct question: 'Can you please tell me a love story?' The result is an immensely warm, poignant, funny and moving book about love in all its guises, including observations, reflections and stories of people falling into love, falling out of love, and never letting go of the loved ones in their hearts. A heartfelt, deep, wise and tingly tribute to the greatest thing we will never understand and the only thing we will ever really need: love.
Trent Dalton is the author of the critically acclaimed bestselling novels Boy Swallows Universe (2018), winner of numerous awards including a record four Australian Book Industry Awards in 2019, and All Our Shimmering Skies (2020). He's also a two time winner of a Walkley Award for Excellence in Journalism, a four time winner of a Kennedy Award for Excellence in NSW Journalism and a four time winner of the national News Awards Features Journalist of the Year.
COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS—WE NEED YOUR NEWS SEND STORIES, IMAGES,
EVENTS BENEFITING THE COMMUNITY AND YOUR ORGANISATION
[email protected] CHARGING MOBILE PHONES
Now that we are all so dependent on our mobile phones, have you considered how you can charge your phone if we lose power for several days?
One option is to buy a power bank. These devices are effectively batteries that you can use to charge mobile phones, cameras and laptops. Prices range from as little as $5 (don’t bother) upwards and as usual you get what you pay for.
Power banks need to be charged from your normal 240V outlet and will stay charged for a couple of months. The more expensive models will recharge a mobile phone several times and have multiple outlets so you can charge a couple of phones at once.
Be aware that Apple and Android devices may need different power banks so best to do your homework and check before you buy. As usual, try your power banks and phones when there is no emergency on the horizon so you will be ready when there is.
Mapleton/Flaxton Disaster Management Group
The
Mapleton Country Markets
on Saturday 23rd October from 8am - 12noon.Sample our famous fresh waffles, gluten free and regular which are available from the kitchen, a range of delicious food including bacon and egg rolls, fresh coffee and amazing indoor and outdoor stalls.
Want to join us then give Paula a call on 0419 726603 or email [email protected]
Callistemon ‘Pink Champagne’
The distinctive feature of this bottlebrush is the large soft pink
flowerheads borne on an medium shrub.
It flowers in spring and is very adaptable with regard to soil type and climatic conditions.
Prune after flowering to encourage a more compact habit.
Attracts bees, nectar birds and butterflies.
Flowering now across the range.
Melaleuca ‘Wilderness White’
Large white bottlebrush flowers, irresistible to native birds. Ideal for low - or no-maintenance hedges and privacy screens.
Fast growing dense shrub 2-3m x 2.5m with a pendulous habit. Likes full sun in most soils and is very hardy, drought and frost tolerant.
Massed white flowers in Spring and Summer.
Flowering now across the range.
Both images from nita
IT MIGHT LOOK LIKE A BOAT … BUT IT ISN’T
MADCA members John Clemence, Eckhard Hempel, Bruce Illman and Burnie Collins experimenting with the design of a new Christmas tree for Mapleton for Light the Lights.
Keep Friday 3rd December free so that you can see how the design eventually works.
Photo by Peter Hulme.
There at least four artists from the Range exhibiting so do drop in while you are in Brisbane.
The painting above is by a north Queensland beginning artist—so the standard is high.
You might find that special gift.
President: Dr Nita C Lester
RECYCLING IN MAPLETON
SPECTACLES ARE COLLECTED BY LIONS AT THE MAPLETON COMMUNITY LIBRARY AND MAPLETON BOWLS CLUB.
The Mapleton Bowls Club is collecting bottles and cans with the refunds going to sponsor an event at the Club. There is a convenient collection point which is a wheelie bin placed at the foot of the entry stairs. This bin can be distinguished from others as it has a round hole in its roof where you can pop-in the recycle items.
QLD container refund scheme in the school car park. All proceeds go to the Mapleton State School P & C. All your donations would be gratefully received and will go towards resources for our school and students.
Mapleton Men’s Shed is also a receiving depot for recycling cans and bottles. These may be left in the sulo bins in front of the storage shed in Mapleton Forest Drive.
Please do not crush the cans you deposit for recycling.
JP SERVICE
Telephone 5445 7182 for a booking in Mapleton or Monday morning from 8:30am to 12 Noon without an appointment at the Mapleton Community Library.
Community Service
ST. MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH On the green, Montville Sunday Eucharist at 7:15am
Wednesday Morning Prayer 8.30am Wednesday Meditation with Maureen 9am
For general enquiries contact Carole Phillips at 5445 7839 Baptisms and weddings enquiries welcome!
Contact Rev’d Deb Bird 0457 519899
MalenyAnglicanParish.com.au or [email protected] Montville Uniting Church
Services are held each Sunday at 8.15 am, except on the
5th Sunday of a month when a combined service is held at Maleny Uniting Church at 9.45pm. All welcome.
On a 5th Sunday a combined service is held at Maleny Uniting Church at 9.45. Contact: Rev. Liena Hoffman 0490421874.
The church is open as a Reflection Gallery every day from at least 10 am till 3 pm.
MAPLETON RURAL FIRE BRIGADE
Mapleton Rural Fire Brigade
Monthly Training: 5:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of Month Monthly Meeting: 5:30pm on the 3rd Tuesday of Month First Officer (all operational matters): 0499 778806 Fire Warden (fire permits, safety checks): 0499 778806 Secretary (new members, administration): 0499 883019 Website: https://www.facebook.com/mapletonruralfirebrigade/
E-Mail: [email protected]
Address: 37 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton 4560 Postal: PO Box 366, Mapleton 4560
BREAD CLIP RECYCLING
You can drop off your clips at the Mapleton Community Library or Mapleton Bowls Club.
Probus Club of North Blackall Range Inc meets on the second Friday of the month at Mapleton Bowls Club from 10am to 12noon. Come and join us for Fun Fellowship and Friendship. Contact the Secretary on 0493 255201 or email [email protected].
Date Claims
15-17 October Blackall 100 Mapleton.
15 October Friday night dinner, Mapleton Bow ls Club.
16 October Community Day – celebrating 35 years, Range Kindy.
16 October Blackall 100.
19 October 5:30pm Mapleton Rural Fire Brigade Annual General Meeting
23 October Mapleton Country Markets Saturday 8am - 12noon.
28 October MAD Brothers Movember launch dinner at Le Relais Bressan, Flaxton https://au.movember.com/events/view/id/rxRk 29 October Friday night dinner, Mapleton Bow ls Club.
29 October at 7.30pm Kureelpa Hall on Friday and Sunday 31 October at 2.30pm. Mapleton Choir.
31 October Music Festival of Small Halls, Mapleton.
2 November Melbourne Cup luncheon M apleton Bow ls Club.
3 November MADCA general meeting 7pm Mapleton Bow ls Club.
7 November MAD Brothers Movember Sunday Session - 7th November 2021, hosted with our MADD Sistas organising sports and events on the village green at Mapleton. https://au.movember.com/events/
view/id/Rq4w
13 November Caring for your back yard, Sunshine Coast Council, Mapleton Community Hall.
18 November Sip and P aint Mapleton community Library.
27 November Mapleton Country Markets Saturday 8am -12noon.
3 December Light the Lights. Lilypond P ark Mapleton.
2022
8-14 August Range Life Festival, Montville and The Range Communities. Watch for more news in future
editions.
The opinions expressed within articles in this publication are not
necessary those of the editor.
PROMOTING LOCAL BUSINESSES IN MAPLETON AND SURROUNDING DISTRICTS
ZONTA PRODUCES AN ANNUAL BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Zonta has decided to expand the Directory to include Palmwoods and Woombye as this area is growing quite rapidly.
The closing date is 31st October and the contact person is Sue Irwin telephone 5499 9899.
If you have a business contact Sue to discuss advertising options.
NEW FACEBBOOK FOR BUSINESSES Mapleton + surrounding areas business group!
Check this out and support your local businesses NOW
5 tickets still available
Join US
Blackall 100 Weekend – 15-17
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