Name: Jewellery & Gemshow 2019
Start: 2019-9-21T08-08-30-00
End: 2019-9-21T15-15-30-00
Location: Caloundra Lapidary Club Inc

september 2019

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21sep8:30 am3:30 pmJewellery & Gemshow 2019Come and see how to make beautiful & valuable handmade jewellery... or buy Christmas gifts at wholesale prices.

21sep8:30 am3:30 pmJewellery & Gemshow 2019Come join us for a family friendly, fun & educational day out.

Event Details

Caloundra Lapidary club proudly presents, Jewellery and Gemshow 2019, hosted at our Clubhouse again this year at 9 Caloundra Rd, Caloundra.
Club grounds are easily accessible and visitors can gain insights into the fascinating world of Lapidary.
Come along and join us for a family friendly, fun and educational day out with a difference. Explore the treasures in our club museum showcasing minerals, fossils, crystals rocks and even dinosaur bones!
Check out our other facilities. There’s the “cabbing” room, the faceting room and the silver smithing room. See where raw elements are turned into beautiful art and jewellery pieces.
See silver smithing, gem faceting, rock shaping & polishing demonstrations, along with kid’s corner fossicking activities. There’s something for everyone.
Traders on hand selling gems, crystals, opals, minerals, gorgeous hand made jewellery and more… at wholesale prices. Buy ready made jewellery, stock up on lapidary supplies, jewellery making supplies and rough. Get all your Christmas Shopping done and dusted early, treat yourself or simply come along for a look!
6 fantastic raffle ticket prizes will be drawn on the day. Raffle tickets just $1, available at the gate.
On-site ATM and light refreshments available (all day sausage sizzle, soft drinks, tea, coffee and cake).
Where: Caloundra Lapidary Club
9 Caloundra Road (behind the information centre)
Caloundra
When: Saturday, 21 September, 2019.
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Entry: Adults: $2 Children: Free

Time

(Saturday) 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Location

Caloundra Lapidary Club Inc

9 Caloundra Rd

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22sep8:00 am2:00 pmBli Bli Unite Fun Run & Walk

Event Details

The Bli Bli Unite Fun Run is only a few weeks away so now is the time to gather your family,
friends, work or school mates to register.
Already the teachers and students at Good Samaritan Catholic College at Bli Bli have taken up
the challenge and are putting together a team of more than 50!
The event on Sunday 22nd September, organised by Bli Bli Neighbourhood Watch and Bli Bli
Little Athletics, attracts hundreds of participants and raises funds for White Ribbon, which works
to prevent domestic violence and support victims.
Good Samaritan Catholic College Head of HPE Matt Rattray said with the school in it’s
foundation year, they were keen the teachers, staff and students were – involved with the local
community.
Mr Rattray said the Bli Bli Unite Fun Run was an important local event with an important
message.
“Getting involved and helping to raise funds and awareness for such a great cause is a great
opportunity for us,” Mr Rattray said.
“There is lots of interest from everyone in the school community so we are expecting to have a
large team walking and running including students from the schools foundation prep, grade 1, 2,
3, and 7 classes,” he said.
“It’s a great cause for us all so we would love to extend the challenge to other Bli Bli and
Sunshine Coast organisations and businesses to also get on board!”
Bli Bli Neighbourhood Watch president Edith Blanck said this year they were aiming to break the
record from last year’s event – 300 registrations and $10,000 raised.
“The more the merrier because we are helping to raise awareness for this important and serious
issue in our community, in a fun way.
“We are working with the Sunshine Coast White Ribbon Committee to raise awareness about
domestic violence and also raising funds for the victims of domestic violence and Sonshine
Sanctuary refuge homes on the Sunshine Coast.
“The course is a picturesque 4km around the central lake at Parklakes 2 and is a great walk or
run – and this year we are putting out a special challenge to local businesses to join families and
school students.
“We’re challenging them to register, come enjoy the day and raise funds for White Ribbon and to
help victims & families here in Bli Bli and on the Sunshine Coast.”

“There is also a great raffle for a gorgeous one-of-a-kind diamond ring donated by Sunstate
Jewellers, which will be drawn on the day.
“Sunstate Jewellers have been supporting us for years and this year they have outdone
themselves designing this spectacular ring.
The ring valued at $12,500 is made from 18ct white gold ring handset with 101 brilliant cut natural
diamonds with a total diamond weight of 2.50ct. and has been independently valued at $12,500.
Sunshine Coast White Ribbon chair and Sunshine Coast Police District Officer Superintendent
Darryl Johnson congratulated the Bli Bli Neighborhood Watch team on their endeavours to play a
role in stopping domestic violence from occurring within the Sunshine Coast.
“Violence occurs right across the community and violence within the home is one issue which is
my greatest concern. Domestic and family violence has a significant impact on all involved,
whether it be the victim, the family, friends, colleagues and the offender themselves – there is no
winner, Superintendent Johnson said.
“We have over 3000 domestic violence orders in place in this area – that is to many. We need to
work together as a community to MAKE IT STOP.
“We all have a responsibility – when you see violence of any type, we need to ensure we are
playing our part to ensure that the attitude, culture and behaviour of our perpetrators is being
changed. This is not a challenge we will arrest our way out of – changing behaviours starts in the
home.
“Let’s make sure we are role models to our children and ensure they know what is right and what
is inappropriate. Violence of any kind is wrong and as a community, we can ensure we are
making a difference,” Superintendent Johnson said.
“So, whether it be at home, at school, on the sporting field, having a drink with friends or at work,
you have the opportunity to correct the behaviour and language of those around you.”
Raffle tickets are available online from www.sunstatejewellers.com.au, at the Dogs on Patrol Fun
Day at Nambour PCYC on Sunday 29th July and at the Fun Run Walk on Sunday 22nd
September.

To register your team, you can go to www.bbla.com.au/funrun. Registration will also be available
on the day from 6.30am, with the run/walk to start from 8am.
Mrs Blanck said this year there would also be fun activities for children and food stalls to
celebrate the event at Parklakes 2 Park so everyone can enjoy their leisurely walk or run and
then settle in for a great day of fun.
Registrations fees are: Families $20, Individuals $15 and Students $5, Corporate teams – 5-10
people $50, 11-20 people $100, over 20 people $200. To register, go to www.bbla.com.au/funrun
and www.sunstatejewellers.com.au for information on the raffle. All proceeds of the event will
help White Ribbon and help victims of family and domestic violence and refuge homes.

For more event information also check Bli Bli Neighbourhood Watch Facebook page –
@BliBliNeighbourhoodWatch and the Bli Bli Unite Fun Run/Walk event page. This event has
been made possible through the support of Parklakes 2, Whites Supa IGA Bli Bli, Ray White Real
Estate Bli Bli, State Member for Ninderrry Dan Purdie. Halcyon Lakeside, Bli Bli Pharmacy, Bli
Bli Family Medical Centre, Bli Bli Post Office, First Class Accounts/Buderim, Eudomia Group,
Reflected Image PRoductions. & Villa Blanck Quilts.