POP UP NEWS. 6 December 2018 Issue 121. Mapleton, Queensland. BUT How and why was this rose selected as the rose for Montville?

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1 6 December 2018 Issue 121 POP UP NEWS Mapleton, Queensland Mapleton Community Library celebrates and supports local artists by providing space to display their artworks. Local aspiring and established artists can apply to be a feature artist at the Library. Displays are for one month Applications must be made at least 1 month in advance. Wall space for paintings (dimensions: 2.75m long x 1.22m high) Shelf below wall space (dimensions: 2.75m long x 20cm wide) for smaller art/craft works 20% commission on artwork sold If you are interested in displaying your art in the Mapleton Community Library, please maleptonlibrary@gmail.com for an application form and more details. Montville Rose The Duchesse de Brabant - thank you to all readers who responded to the challenge. Beautiful images form Clare Aylmer [top images]; Victoria Carmichael [lower]. Thank you ladies. "This rose adopted as the Montville Rose by the town of Montville in Queensland. It dates back to 1857 and apparently it was a favourite of Teddy Roosevelt". BUT How and why was this rose selected as the rose for Montville? Your next challenge. Photo Caption

2 Some of the happy Funds for Farmers Team. Cheque being handed over to Lions Maleny and Blackall Range Club for distribution into western centres before Christmas. Thanks to the musical artists who gave their time freely, to community groups, businesses and individuals for your support. $12,760 was the final figure. Exciting news for the residents of Mapleton, Flaxton, and Montville: a new Lions Club will be formed on your end of the Blackall Range in early The Maleny Blackall Range Lions Club have been involved in several projects at our end of the Range, and now are sponsoring a new club. Once there are sufficient numbers, the initial Club Branch will charter to become a fully independent club, providing greater opportunity for community involvement and a wider range of local projects. A community information evening at the Mapleton Bowls Club is planned for early next February. For further information about Lions and the proposed new club call Peter on What is that flowering tree at Flaxton? Beautiful feature specimens planted along the tourist drive: Thaleropia queenslandica. Tall elegant cone shaped trees currently in full flower. Below, another impressive feature. Library Shay Chair constructed by Mapleton Mens Shed members. Many thanks indeed for this functional, artistic piece to promote the history of Mapleton. Thank you men.

3 THE BLACKALL RANGE WOODCRAFTERS GUILD INC The Blackall Range Woodcrafters Guild s annual Santa Shop was held at St Mary s Hall, Montville Green on December 1 and 2. A steady stream of people passed through the hall, several purchasing items made by the Woodies. A large number of families enjoyed the cooler evening on Saturday for the lighting up of the tree and for the visit by the bearded gentleman who handed out gifts to the many children. The Woodies also conducted a very popular sausage sizzle which was wellpatronised. The raffle prizes were smaller in size this year, making it easier for the winners to carry them home. All prizes were items made by members of the Guild. Visitors on Saturday included Councillor Jenny McKay, State Member Andrew Powell and Federal Member Andrew Wallace. John Andrews Publicity Officer [top left] Various items made by Woodies including vintage cars and trucks. [top right] Woodie Brian Harris showing Andrew Powell one of the vintage wooden vehicles made by Hugh McKenna. [left] Variety articles including wooden drawers and an Intarsia bird.

4 The Mapleton Community Library Book Sale and Mini Market was held on December 1. Crowds enjoyed the wide selection of books as well as the numerous goods on sale at the market stalls. Thank you to all Library volunteers and to all community members for your support. A happy morning was had by all.

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6 SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER 2-6PM Hi all, seems like forever but time for another Sunday arvo at Mapleton Bowls Club for another Mountain Session. A well earned break was had in November as after the Funds for Farmers day we were all a bit spent! Thanks again to Alisha Todd, Jen Mize, Boi & skae, Brad Butcher, Kelly Cork, Tom Richter, Richo Richardson, Steve Sparrow, Ian Belcher, Will Styles and Craig Lamond who all put on great performances. December will be hosted by No Cigar who will be joined by local musician John Roza who is fresh back from the DAG, and also the super talented Bri Green who is back on the Sunshine Coast for a while. Hope to see you all this Sunday afternoon and YES...we will make sure the air con is on! Check it out on the Mountain Sessions Facebook Cheers Martin Mapleton Community Choir Concerts for 2019 Autumn Concerts: Friday 17 May 7.30pm and Sunday 19th May 2.30pm at Kureelpa Hall Spring Concerts: Friday 25th October 7.30pm and Sunday 27th October 2.30pm at Kureelpa Hall Mapleton Bowls Club social bowls was played on Saturday 1/12/18. Results for the day were: runners up with plus 13 Graham Patterson and Rosemary Roberts and the winners with 2 plus 15 went to Graham Wooley and Mark Paine. The year s last dinner night Friday the 14/12/18 is a special Christmas night. There are over 30 prizes to be won. See poster below. See you at the Club, Mark.

7 New Library cookery book. Professionally published. Secure your copy now for $25 More than just a cookery book! This 215- page publication includes expert culinary advice and full colour images of triple tested recipes. All thanks to Mapleton Community Library volunteers who are delighted to share this culinary joy. This comprehensive cook book, full of interesting and delicious recipes, is a must for the discerning cook or may be given as a fabulous gift. Savour these recipes and impress your family and friends by serving this variety of meals which are guaranteed to satisfy and delight the taste buds. Mapleton Community Library volunteers are delighted to share. Love Cooking is a limited edition so purchase now at the Library or during Light the Lights Christmas party, 7th December at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Mapleton Information Centre is in urgent need of volunteers. Please contact Burnie Collins if you would like to assist. mapletonqueensland@gmail.com Mapleton Community Library Next story telling January 4th at 10:30am. Probus Club of North Blackall Range Inc meets on the second Friday of each month for Fun, Fellowship and Friendship. Come along and join the group. Meeting commences at 10am at the Mapleton Bowls Club. Contact the club on nbrprobus@gmail.com or phone the Secretary on for further information. The December 14 th meeting will be the Club Christmas breakup QCCC. Garden Cart full of goodies Raffle We are raising money to continue the maintenance of St. Mary s Anglican Church and St. Mary s Hall on the Village Green in Montville. Contact Carole Phillips for your lucky ticket Another cart full of goodies raffle Mapleton Community Library. The annual Christmas Raffle to raise funds to keep our book buyer busy purchasing new books for our collection. Weekly Sunday Church Services Maleny Baptist Church - 9 am Cnr Landsborough-Maleny and McCarthy Roads, Maleny Mapleton Baptist Church - 3 pm Mapleton Community Hall, 31 Obi Obi Road, Mapleton

8 Let s hit the ground running in Support a community group. Send your community news to mapletonqueensland@gmail.com Have you thought of joining: Mapleton Tennis Club many social and competition events organised. Mapleton and District Community Association a community group that meets monthly to discuss and support community minded functions. 14 December is the opening of the Lilypond Walkway at 10am. Meet near Fishtales and join the fun. Followed by morning tea in the pavilion overlooking the Lilyponds behind The Old School House. Mapleton Bowls Club social and competition bowls. Numerous at home and away games. Friendly and supportive members. Also meeting at the Bowls Club are community groups: craft, art, games, Probus and more mapletonqueensland.com web site provides all information. Mapleton Community Library not just a collection of books but a collection of outstanding community members working together to support the community. Art, book club, children s activities, workshops and much more. Lovers of Books 14 February celebration of local writers and illustrators. 5:30pm 7:30pm Mapleton Men s Shed drop in and meet the supportive members. Community Service Old pairs of spectacles: Thank you from Lions many donations received. All are appreciated. If you have any that you no longer require, Lions is happy to take them off your hands. They are recycled to needy communities. Glasses can be left at the Mapleton Community Library. Glasses cases are not required. JP service at the Mapleton Community Library. Telephone to arrange an appointment.

9 Date Claims 7 December Mapleton Community Christmas Light the Lights. 9 December Mountain Sessions Mapleton Bow ls Club 2-6pm. 14 December Christmas Dinner Mapleton Bow ls Club must buy ticket before the event. 14 December Annual Christmas Concert Maleny Singers, Maleny RSL. 22 December Mapleton Country Markets at Mapleton Hall and Grounds, 31 Obi Obi Rd January Saturday Working bee at The Old School House (TOSH) garden am (weather permitting) followed by morning tea. Earlier start for those who want to avoid the heat. Further information telephone February Lover of Books 5:30pm Mapleton Community Library 10 March Sunday annual Mapleton State School Chaplaincy Fundraiser held at QCCC Mapleton. 17 May 7:30pm and 19 May 2:30pm Mapleton Community Choir 29 June W inter Book Sale and market Mapleton Community Library 25 October 7:30; 27 October 2:30pm Mapleton Community Choir 6 December Mapleton Community Christmas Light the Lights. 7 December Summer book sale and market Mapleton Community Library Mapleton and District Community Association Inc (MADCA) meets first Wednesday of the month [NOT January] 7pm at Mapleton Bowls Club. Membership is free so come along and participate in community discussions. For further information contact madca.inc@gmail.com Send news: mapletonqueensland@gmail.com To contribute to the Pop up News and/or the web site, please mapletonqueensland@gmail.com Please send your beautiful Mapleton photographs so everyone can enjoy.