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MORE SYMPHONY ON THE MOUNTAIN November 2008

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The “Best of British”Christmas Concert with the Sunshine Coast Symphony Orchestra and Choral Society.
The Sunshine Coast Symhony Orchestra is performing in the Mt Mee Hall on Sunday afternoon, 30th November, in the last of the Hall Sunday concerts for 2008.
 
Conductor Adrian King.
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Getting Ready For Summer In The Garden

At this time of the year it is important to make sure your garden beds don’t dry out with the heat of summer approaching.  Obviously that means keeping water up to the plants.  It also means that you need to mulch your garden beds. 100-150mm deep is about right.
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Free Frog Booklet for Frog Fans

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Do you want to know how to make a ‘frog-friendly’ garden or how to control cane toads?
To celebrate the recent warm spring rains which have triggered a frenzy of frog activity in the Moreton Bay Region, council has produced an updated version of its "Frogs Booklet".
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Council calls for Australia Day Award Nominations

Moreton Bay Regional Council is looking to recognise quiet achievers and unsung heroes, with its 2009 Australia Day Awards.  Members of community, sporting, environmental, church and charity groups are invited to nominate people or organisations in Moreton Bay Region by November 26, 2008.
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Creative Generation Excellence Awards showcase youth art

Four young high school artists will represent Moreton Bay Region in the upcoming Creative Generation Excellence Awards exhibition at Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery at Strathpine.
The exhibition, from October 15 to November 15, is being run simultaneously with the 2008 Youth Art Awards on display at the adjacent Strathpine Community Centre.
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Residents reminded to watch water use Nov 08

Moreton Bay Regional Council is reminding residents that, even though most people are keeping their water use down, it’s important to remain vigilant about wastage.
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MT SAMSON STATE SCHOOL

ORIENTATION DAY
NOVEMBER 10TH 2008
For students wishing to enroll in 2009

Parents together with students who are interested in enrolling in Mt Samson State School in 2009 are invited to our Orientation Day on Monday November 10th, 2008.
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A trio of artists work on display at gallery

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A broad range of artwork from photography to lino prints and collage will feature in a trio of art exhibitions running simultaneously at the Pine Rivers Regional Art Gallery in Strathpine from November 19 to December 19.
Mayor Alan Sutherland said the first display “Novena for Narcissus,” a series of detailed lino cut and dry point prints by Cooloola printmaker Sarah Mitchell, illustrated a poem of nine verses.
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News from the Dayboro Churches Nov 08

The recent Bush Dance in aid of the Dayboro and Mt Mee State Schools chaplaincy program was a huge success and the Dayboro Churches are keen to make this an annual event.  A feature of the night was the wonderful Stone the Crows Bush Band.  One member, Bill Turner, is a member of the Dayboro Uniting Church and he adds colour to worship there.
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DAYBORO POOL 25th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS – SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

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db_pool_logo.jpgSee you at Dayboro Pool
Saturday 15th November
11am – 2pm
WHY NOT COME ALONG TO THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OPEN DAY AND TALK TO THE FRIENDLY STAFF.

They will be holding trial classes in the gym, prize giveaways for best dressed aquatic characters, a treasure hunt for toddlers and fun on the inflatable slide for the older kids.
There will also be a free sausage sizzle to enjoy. 
An added bonus, as part of the celebrations, is the opportunity to participate in any of the centre’s group classes for half price in the first week of November.
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