MIAC ART EVENT Starts from 15th June - Artwork by island indigenous artist Joe Geia. At the Macleay Island Arts Complex in Coast Road off Benowa St, Macleay Island.
18 June - Redlands Spinners & Weavers Warped & Twisted Open Day - 9am - 3pm - Redland Performing Arts Centre 2-16 Middle Street, Cleveland. . If you are interested in yarn and fibre or have a hankering to learn how to spin, come along and soak up the atmosphere. There will be a display and demonstration of antique spinning wheels; yarn, fibre, handmade soaps, embroidered goods, stationery and pottery yarn bowls for sale; a fashion parade and more. $5 entry which includes lucky door prize and morning tea. Light refreshments will be available. Info De-Arne on 0418 497 719. www.redlandsspinnersandweavers.wordpress.com
NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME
We are conducting local NDIS information sessions for people with disability, their families, carers and informal supports. This is a great opportunity to understand how to get ready for the NDIS and get answers to your questions. Look out for our stand at island shopping centres and at the jetties over the coming months. Further information, you can call 1800 800 110 or contact Carers Queensland, the local NDIS Partners in the Community, based at 8/11 Dollery Rd, Capalaba QLD 4157 and phone 3565 8603 during business hours, or you can email capalabalac@carersqld.com.au.
SMBI WELL BEING HUB Getting Connected on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring a friend and make a new one! Free entry; Free transport. Find our more from Email: CAllen@raq.org.au Mobile: 0448 168 943 Telephone: 07 3423 6907 (VOIP 15001
READING AND WRITING! Redland Libraries has launched its new and exciting Adult Literacy Program, to provide free mentoring for adults needing help with reading, writing and basic number skills. Book online: www.redland.qld.gov.au/library
and go to ‘What’s on at your library’
TABLE TENNIS Monday nights. Russell island at the Recreation Hall by the jetty. 6 pm-8 pm $4. Contact Siobhan 0406108882
LIONS CLUB COMMUNITY MARKETS are held at the Macleay Island Community Centre on the first Saturday of each month.
MACLEAY ISLAND ARTS COMPLEX EVENTS
Tuesday Art Group 10am till noon. Pottery Shed Group meets Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat 9am till noon. Tuesday Art Classes with Noelene Webb 2pm to 4pm. Life Drawing first Friday of the month 10am till noon. Art Gallery open Wednesday to Sunday 10am till 3pm.See website http://macleayislandarts.org.aufor
updates.
RUSSELL ISLAND COMMUNITY ARTS (RICArts)
A community based organisation currently offering – Monday Patchwork sewing with Sylvia Gillard 9am -12.30. All other sessions and gallery 9.30am to 12.30 - Pottery tutored workshops on Monday and Friday – (greenware ceramic also available). Painting on Tuesday, Craft on Wednesday and Mosaics on Thursday. All sessions $5 to attend, including morning tea. All welcome!
Situated in Kennedy Farm Avocado orchard, entry via Robert St, Russell Island.
More info: ricarts.org.au
or ph: 07 3409 1783 or 0411 143 285. Email - ricartsfarm@gmail.com