POP UP NEWS Mapleton Queensland 6 September 2017 STOP PRESS

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1 POP UP NEWS Mapleton Queensland 6 September 2017 STOP PRESS Mapleton logo required: Submit your design at the earliest opportunity to mapletonqueensland@gmail.com or place in specially marked box at the Mapleton Post Office by 2 nd October This logo would be used on Mapleton promotional materials such as the new Mapleton brochure, Mapleton Queensland web site, facebook, community posters and more. Selection will be made at the October MADCA meeting 4 th October. All those attending the meeting will have the opportunity to vote. Designs submitted after the 2 nd will not be accepted as all must be prepared for selection on the 4 th. The selected design will become the property of MADCA. For further information mapletonqueensland@gmail.com or telephone September Lions Cord Blood raffle commences Purchase ticket at the Mapleton community Library - $2 each, three for $5 win a $300 IGA grocery voucher. Drawn 8 th October. Poster at end of news SATURDAY 9th SEPTEMBER 7.30 am 2.00 pm JUMBLE SALE in ST MARY S HALL, MONTVILLE Children s books/toys/dvd s, household items, bric-a-brac, plants, baking. Raffle of food hamper tickets $2. Proceeds to St Mary s Auxiliary. Australasian Grebe on the Lilyponds Thank you Andrew Melville 1

2 Nature at its best Thank you Ian Beaton The Mapleton Men's Shed will open 5 mornings (9.30am) per week starting Monday 4 September. The Shed is aiming to attract men who are not interested in the usual woodwork/metal work pursuits in which many members engage. Men can just visit for a cup of tea/coffee and chat. Costs will be a gold coin and there is no need to be a Shed member to drop in. Further details from Franz ( ). LILYPONDS CLEAN UP Spring started with Bush Land Conservation Management doing one of their regular Lilyponds weeding as part of their contract with the Sunshine Coast Council. A crew of five were hand weeding the edges of the Lilyponds for most of the day but did reluctantly resort to a little spraying in special spots. A separate contractor is responsible for the water weeds in the pond. The workers reported seeing Royal Spoonbill, Black Shouldered Kite and several water rats during the day as well the normal residents. Looking for JP services contact the Mapleton Community Library or telephone direct. Old pairs of spectacles: 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 Library. 2

3 Preparing for Prep music workshop at the Mapleton Community Library Mapleton Bowls Club second and fourth Fridays dinner. Meet friends and enjoy a meal out. BUSH FIRE READY: National Parks are reducing the fuel loads on the firebreaks near Leafy Lane in the Mapleton National Park. These firebreaks may help protect Mapleton in the event of a fire in the park. Former Mapleton forestry supervisor, Ron Ensbey, said that there were major fires in the park in 1923, 1946, 1957 and The region is very dry at present. Keeping gutters clear of dry debris is important. Probus Club of North Blackall Range Inc meets on the second Friday of each month at Mapleton Bowls Club, 5 Post Office Road, Mapleton. Meeting at 9.45am for a 10am start. The purpose of our club is for retired people to meet for FUN FRIENDSHIP AND FELLOWSHIP. Joining Fee is $18, then annual Membership is $18 (pro rata after July), and the monthly meeting fee is $6 which covers hall rental and morning tea. 3

4 Our next meeting will be on Friday 8th September where the distinguished scientist, Dr Les Hall, (the Batman) will be our Guest Speaker. Author of the recently released 'Field Guide to Australian Mammals'. SEPTEMBER 26 RangeCare one-on-one 30 minute session One-on-one sessions for guidance on how to access subsidies for in-home and respite care. Mapleton Community Library, 26 September, 9am-11:30am. Call to book Mapleton Post Office offering numerous services to the community: gifts, banking, stationary, postage and more. Story Telling Mapleton Community Library 10:30am Saturdays. Clean books requested Mapleton Community Library MADCA annual meeting held 6 th September: Positions for 2017/2018: President Burnie Collins; Secretary Robyn Barrett; Treasurer John Seebeck; Vice President Nita C Lester; Committee members: Fay Moss, Eckhard Hempel, Maxwell Standage, Laurie Gardner. 4

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6 Please send your beautiful Mapleton photographs so everyone can enjoy. DATE Claims: Small hall celebrations across the region continue until mid- September 5 September - The benefits of art free workshop Mapleton Community Library 9am 6 September Lions Cord Blood raffle commences poster at end of news 8 September Probus meeting 9th September Saturday 7.30 am 2.00 pm Jumble sale in St Mary s Hall, Montville 16 September - Live Music View from Madelenine's Couch at the Mapleton Hall 7pm - 10pm 26 September RangeCare one-on-one 30 minute session 26 September Quota Club Maleny 1:30pm see poster included 29 September 2 October Blackall Range Visual Artists see brochure at end of this news Saturday 30 September 8-10am. TOSH Garden working bee followed by morning tea. Telephone for information. 13 October Trivia with a Twist Mapleton Community Library 15 October Lions Mountain View Challenge 21 and 22 October QCCC and Run Qld for the Blackall 100. Saturday 28 October 8-10am. TOSH Garden working bee followed by morning tea. Telephone for information. 28th October Zonta's 20th birthday, at the Orangery, Maleny 11 November Remembrance Day Saturday 25 November 8-10am. TOSH Garden working bee followed by morning tea. Telephone for information. 2 December - Summer Book Sale and mini market, Mapleton Community Library 6 December Light the Lights Lilyponds 5:30pm Mapleton and District Community Association Inc (MADCA) meets first Wednesday of the month 7pm at Mapleton Bowls Club. Membership is free so come along and participate in community discussions. For further information contact madca.inc@gmail.com 6

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