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In today’s Redlands Round Up:

• Rescuing History: Willards Farm Restoration

• 🍗New Chicken Spot Alert

• 🌿Plant Pizzazz

• Who's ready to catch the Barbie fever?💃

Let's dive in.

Digest

Rescuing History: Willards Farm Restoration

Willards Farm restoration is kicking off soon, saving this 1870s gem. It was almost demolished in 2016 but was rescued by Redland City Council for $1.45 million. Get ready for a blast from the past as they revive the farm, including the milking shed, creamery, garage, well, and water tank.

This is just the start of the Birkdale Community Precinct, a 62-hectare playground. The restored Willards Farm will be the gateway to the 2032 Brisbane Games and a hub for our community. Local heroes Baroque Group Pty Ltd will do the restoration, and it's expected to be completed by mid-2024. Cheers to preserving history! 🎉🏡🌳👷‍♂️

Wheels and Wonders: Russell Island's $1.98 Million Upgrade!

Redland City Council just wrapped up a whopping $1.98 million makeover of the Russell Island car park next to the shiny new ferry terminal. They've added a cool 64 extra parking spots and jazzed it up with safety improvements for all of us who rely on wheels and feet. Think better traffic flow, special zones for taxis and heroes in emergency vehicles, and even a drop-off spot for buses. Plus, we've now got eight accessible parking spaces, eight motorcycle spots, and cute little bicycle racks. 🚕🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️

So, getting on and off the island just got a whole lot easier and safer. Way to go, Council! 🎉

Huge cheers to our Redland SES Unit! 🥳 

They aced the SES Regional Awards with the Operational Response - Highly Commended title for their fantastic work during the Wiembilla forensic search. Plus, Sidrah Harcourt claimed Young Member of the Year, and David Frazer earned Member of the Year, off to the State Awards this week!

Kudos to the SES Week Award winners too, including Alexandra Baines, Donald Charles, Elizabeth Harris, David Sondergeld, Angela Taylor, and Daniel Tuckwood. Leisa Battley snagged the QFES 10-Year Medal, and Ian Bacon scored a Meritorious Service Medal 2nd clasp. 🏅 You're our community heroes! 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️🌟

Park Attack: Teens Turn Night into Chaos

Monday morning at 2:30 am, teens vandalized Thornlands community park and William Stewart park. CCTV footage is on hand, and the police are on it. 🕝👥🚓

What’s happening in the Redlands 

🌟Cash or Crash? Free Financial Classes at Your Library HQ

Redland City Council is rolling out a fantastic lineup of six brand-new financial classes at your local libraries this fall - happening in September, October, and November.

These sessions are your ticket to financial empowerment, where you'll uncover your unique money personality and become a budgeting pro. Best part? They're absolutely free, but spots are filling up fast. Secure your spot now at https://bit.ly/3P18a10, and let's dive into the fun 💰📚✨

• Decode Your Financial Patterns: September 30th, 10-11:30 am, CAPALABA LIBRARY

• Free Your Money Mindset: October 14th, 10-11:30 am, VICTORIA POINT LIBRARY

• Become a Budgeting Boss: October 28th, 10-11:30 am, Cleveland Library

• Wealth Mindset Strategies: November 11th, 10-11:30 am, Capalaba Library

• Limiting Beliefs and your Money Relationship: November 25th, 10-11:30 am, Victoria Point Library.

New Business Alert 

🍗Go2 Yori - Birkdale's Newest Chicken Sensation!

There's a hot new Korean bibimbap and fried chicken spot in Birkdale, right next to Domino's – it's called Go2 Yori! 🍗🌟

And it's bringing some awesome food variety to our neck of the woods. Their signature chickens? Mouthwateringly delicious🤤, you definitely don't want to miss this one. Give it a try and thank me later! 🍗🤩👍

What’s happening nearby

💡 Who's up for a coding adventure?

Join us today at 10 am at the Cleveland library for an exciting Micro:bit Coding Adventure where you'll master the ABCs of coding while making a teeny-tiny Micro:bit computer sing, light up, and game on. And the cherry on top? you don't need any coding experience!

This exclusive event is for adults, so don't wait – snag your spot pronto because it's not just a great learning opportunity; it's also completely free!🎮💡🎉

🌿Plant Pizzazz

Have you spruce up your garden and home for spring? Come have a bloomin' good time at our Garden Markets this Sunday. You'll find everything from plants and herbs to indoor greenery, quirky cactus, sculptures, and more.

Plus, you can snag your fresh fruits and veggies, trendy clothes, pet goodies, home decor, and lots more. Join from 7am at 100 Bloomfield Street, Cleveland 4163 and let's make it a fabulous day out!🌼🛍️🌞

Attention young artists! School holidays just got a whole lot cooler🎨🐾 

Come ready for some clay-tastic fun at the Mud Club's clay studio on Tuesday. You'll be guided as you craft your very own Clay ANIMAL pot. Cats, dogs, quirky cows, or an out-of-this-world owl? You get to let your imagination run wild!

$45 covers clay, expert guidance, and the first firing. And for an extra $10, you can come back and paint your masterpiece too! No Picasso skills needed – This is for kids 7 and up, and parents, carers, and grandparents can join in on the fun.

Book your seat here and catch us on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, from 10 am at 39 MIDDLE STREET, CLEVELAND. Let's sculpt some smiles!" 🌟🎉🌈

Weekend Bites

Ready, set, explore: Who's ready to roam?

Attention grey nomads and Russell Coight aspiring campers - the 2023 Cleveland Caravan, Camping, Boating & 4x4 Expo is on this weekend!

This expo is where you'll find everything you need for your outdoor escapades, from sleek caravans and camper trailers to boats and rugged 4x4s, plus a treasure stash of camping gear and nifty gadgets that'll make you the envy of every campsite.

It's all happening from September 15th to 17th, 2023 (Friday to Sunday), at the Redland Showgrounds, Norm Price Park. Get ready to embark on your next epic adventure – it's gonna be a blast!" 🏞️⛵🌟

Live Lowdown

🎶Let the Music Heal: 'Sing for a Cure' Takes Center Stage in Redlands!

Join us tomorrow (Thursday September 14th) at 7:30 PM at the Redland Performing Arts Centre for a night of music and fun. Beacuse it's the first ever "Sing for a Cure" concert and it's gonna be a night of fabulous tunes, plenty of laughs, a few tears, and even a good old sing-along🤩

Jonathon Welch AM, a local resident and prostate cancer survivor, will lead 140 singers in three choirs. And all funds raised will rock their way to support the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. Hop over to www.pcfa.org.au. for more info and come hear us sing our hearts out for a fantastic cause!🎤🎗️

💃Who's ready to catch the Barbie fever?

Dust off your best Barbie and '90s-themed outfits and come join the ultimate Barbie celebration at the Cleveland Sands this Saturday! We're talking full-on dress up, sipping fabulous pink drinks, striking model-worthy poses at our Barbie Box Photo Booth, and dancing the night away to your all-time favorite '90s and '00s hits.

DJs will keep the party vibes going strong from 8pm till late, so, get ready for a night filled with nostalgia and unforgettable sing-along moments. It's gonna be an absolute blast! 🎶🎤

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