🔵 Touchdown in Redland Showgrounds

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Redlands Zone
July 02, 2024

Good morning, Baysiders

It's the last week of school holidays! I hope you've all had a blast relaxing, exploring, and making memories.

Still, we’ve got you covered for all the best local activities to keep the kiddos entertained or soaking up the last bit of free time yourself.

In today’s Redlands Round Up:

  • Breakdown of Redland City Council's New Budget

  • Touchdown in Redland Showgrounds

  • School Holiday Activities

  • Moonwalk Meets Uptown Funk

Let's get to it.

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Digest

Big Budget Boost for Redland Community Facilities!

The Council just approved a $118.3 million budget that includes a big chunk of change for our city's favorite community facilities and lifestyle spots. This means the Council can keep working on major projects, while also delivering services that make the Redlands a great place to live.

Breakdown of Redland City Council's New Budget!

The Redland City Council has unveiled its $444 million budget for the next year, focusing on keeping our money's worth in mind. Here's a quick look:

  • Total Investment: $444 million for Redland Coast projects and services.

  • Rates Increase: A small increase of 5.51% (around $1.49 per week) for most homeowners.

  • Budget Deficit: A minor budgeted shortfall of $1.47 million.

  • Community Investment: $118.3 million dedicated to improving community facilities and infrastructure.

  • Pensioner Support: Almost $3.3 million in total pensioner rebates, with individual rebates of $335 per year for full pensioners and $167.50 for part-pensioners.

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Local Business

Bummer! Go2 Yori Has Closed

Go2 Yori on Birkdale Rd has closed its doors permanently. Their amazing Korean chicken was definitely a local favorite and will definitely be missed.

What's happening in the Redlands

Touchdown in Redland Showgrounds

The Queensland Touch Football Junior State Cup is coming to Redland Showgrounds tomorrow (July 4th), bringing together over 3,000 players from across the state.

So if you're a player, a supporter, or just love a good game, get ready for 3 action-packed days (July 4th - July 6th) of competition, with teams from Cairns to South Tweed battling it out on the field.

Heads Up, Queensland Kids

FairPlay voucher applications are now open! Up to 150,000 vouchers available for ALL eligible Queensland kids aged 5-17, and they're valid for a whole year! This means you can apply now for both winter and summer activities. Plus, there are 50,000 vouchers reserved for those who most need them.

Call for Donations

The "Lob a Choc" fundraiser is in full swing, but they need donations of colored hairspray and face paint for their Pink Weekend face-painting booth. You can find these at Kmart, Big W, or even The Reject Shop.

Simply drop off your donations at the clubhouse or give them to your team manager. The junior team with the MOST donations wins a pizza party!

Donations close on July 12th, 2024!

School Holiday Activities

Children's First Aid Training Day

Join the fun Children's Emergency Awareness Training happening from 10:30am-12pm at The Redlands Uniting Church, today (July 3) and equip your kid(s) with life-saving skills in the coolest way possible. It's an interactive session that'll teach your kid(s) real-life first aid skills like CPR and defibrillator use. Mark your calendar and let your kiddos be emergency-ready superheroes!

Free Jam Session with Sparky Do Dah

Wanna learn to juggle like a circus pro? Sparky Do Dah is hosting a FREE Juggle Jam session tomorrow, July 4th, and he'll be teaching cool juggling tricks with sticks, balls, poi, and even spinning plates!

Perfect for ages 8 and over (adults welcome too!)

Kids Macrame Bag Tag Workshop

Join the fun at the macrame bag tag workshop happening at King Country Bayside in Thornlands, tomorrow (July 4th). They'll learn to make cool bag tags for their backpack or water bottle. It's the perfect way to keep your little ones creative this school holiday!

Book your child's place by emailing [email protected]

What’s happening nearby

Youth Day Out at Thompson's Beach

Tomorrow, you can shoot hoops, chow down on a free BBQ lunch, and chill right on the water front at Thompson's Beach, Victoria Point. No registration needed, just show up tomorrow, Thursday, July 4th from 11 am to 1 pm, play, and eat!

Only for ages 12-24.

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Hand Dot Painting!

Redland Museum is helping you celebrate NAIDOC Week with a FREE hand dot painting sessions from July 1st to 5th, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Join the fun and create your own unique artwork while learning about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

No booking required.

13 Going on 30 at Cleveland Library!

This Saturday, the Cleveland Library is showing the hilarious comedy "13 Going on 30," where a teenage girl magically wakes up as a grown-up.

Will she navigate adulthood or just wish to be a kid again? Find out at the Cleveland Library, 1 pm.

Free! No bookings required.

The Alex Hills Hotel's Mini Masters Challenge is Back!

If you're looking for a hole-in-one family activity next week, this epic mini golf tournament is perfect for a day of friendly competition, putting your skills to the test, and scoring awesome prizes!

The Challenge tees off again at The Alex Hills Hotel on July 7th!

Live Music Lockdown

House Party with DJ Lucie Jaid

This Saturday night (July 6th), Cleveland Sands Hotel is welcoming the one and only DJ Lucie Jaid for her Redlands debut! Party starts at 8 pm, and local legend DJ BOSE will be warming things up before Lucie Jaid takes over. So get there early and party all night long!

Free entry before 8 pm!

Moonwalk Meets Uptown Funk 

On Saturday, July 13th, SOULCUTZ is bringing you a tribute to two music legends in one unforgettable show: Michael Jackson and Bruno Mars! You'll get to witness iconic dance moves, hear unforgettable hits like "Billie Jean," "Thriller," and dance the night away to chart-toppers like "Uptown Funk," "24k Magic," and "Just the Way You Are."

It'll be a night you don't want to miss! For guaranteed seating, reserve a table at Sails Restaurant (call 3488 1199).

No bookings needed for the general area.

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