Light up for good cause
The Leukaemia Foundation is holding its annual Light the Night event on Thursday, 7 October at The Parklands, South Bank.
Brisbane is one of 11 Queensland centres holding Light the Night events to remember those who have died from blood cancers, celebrate those who have survived, and give hope to current patients and their families.
The evening culminates in a short walk with participants carrying specially lit balloons: gold balloons for those who have lost a loved one, white for survivors, and blue for supporters of the Leukaemia Foundation and those it helps.
The Brisbane event starts at 5pm with balloon collection and information tents, followed by a program of entertainment featuring Brisbane three-piece indie band wheeleR. For details and to sign up visit www.lightthenight.org.au.
Newstead House concert
Queensland Wind & Brass will perform a free concert at historic Newstead House, Newstead Park on Sunday 17 October from 2.30pm. Sixty musicians under the baton of Paul Kucharski will have Newstead Park resonating with the symphonic sounds of one of Brisbane’s finest concert bands playing a mix of classic and popular tunes. Newstead House is open from 2pm to 5pm on Sundays and 10am to 4pm Monday to Thursday. Devonshire Teas are served on the verandahs on Sunday afternoons only from 2pm with last orders taken at 4pm. A small entry fee is charged to view the rooms of the House: $6 Adult; $5 Concession; $4 Child; $15 Family.
PCYC gala set to rock Brisbane
The 17th annual PCYC gala dinner on 6 November promises to be one of the biggest nights of the year in Brisbane with frocks, rock and a brand new Toyota Yaris up for grabs. Iconic Australian performers such as Paulini Curuenavuli, Frankie J Holden, Doug Parkinson, Scott Cameron, No Gravity and Dean Vegas are all set to serenade guests at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre with the sounds of classic rock and roll, with people invited to wear formal evening attire or dress up as their favourite rock and roll legend. The event kicks off at 7pm and tickets cost $185 per person, with tables of 10 from $1750. For more information and to purchase tickets, contact Kerry Allingham on 07 3909 9557, or email kerry.allingham@pcyc.org.au
Charity work suits Heather to a tee
New Farm student Heather Wareham is one of six people organising the "Tee by Twilight" Charity Golf Day on October 15 in support of the Leukaemia Foundation of Queensland.
Heather said she was part of a group of Diploma of Events students from Southbank Institute of Technology undertaking the fundraising project as part of their assessment. The students have formed Ousado – Bold Event People – to organise the golf day on Friday, 15 October at Victoria Park Golf Complex, Herston Road, Herston.
Heather, Ousado’s administration and finance coordinator, said the golf day would consist of 18 four-member teams playing 18 holes on a shotgun start from 10.30am.
“The entry fee is $400 for a team of four or $125 for individual entries and includes a golf cart, gourmet burger lunch, post-game finger food and drinks plus entertainment and prizes," she said.
"There will be three competition holes for nearest the pin, the longest drive and Pin to Win, providing the opportunity to win great prizes." Heather said the golf day would raise funds for the Leukaemia Foundation and its work helping patients and their families with support and accommodation.
"The golf day is a great opportunity to get together with friends or work colleagues for a fun day out and help a worthy cause". Heather also said "The support from their sponsors, Design Engineers Queensland and Sandvik Mining and Construction Australia is greatly appreciated by the team and the Leukaemia Foundation" Registrations close tomorrow, 30 September.
To obtain a registration form email ousadoevent@gmail.com or phone 3254 2385 / 0409 840 232.
• The event is an initiative of students from Southbank Institute of Technology as part of their assessment..
