Event Guide 26 July

Friday 26th July

Australian Church Women
10am
Come and celebrate Fellowship Day - a group of Christian women who seek to promote peace, understanding and unity through faith and love in the one God - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new ones!
Church of Christ, 65 Beaconsfield Road, Beaconsfield

Submerged Art Exhibition
10am
A fantastic all-ages community exhibition featuring creative works inspired by waterways in the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Region. Open from 10am to 2pm, Friday 26th July to Tuesday 30th July (excluding Sunday) ALL WELCOME - FREE ENTRY - FAMILY FRIENDLY
Gallery-31, within the CQUniversity Mackay City Campus, 94 Sydney Street

LIVE Music
6.30pm
Come along to Seabreeze Hotel and get ready for a LIVE performance from Shanksy at 6.30pm!
Seabreeze Hotel

Saturday 27th July

Mackay Woodtuners Craft Expo
9am
Come on down to the Mackay Woodturners Craft Expo and get yourself a hand-crafted treasure. The Expo showcases quality, locally created items from woodturning, pyrography (woodburning), scrollsawing, carving and intarsia.  Entry is free and all are welcome. There will be all types of wood treasures made by local artists. Purchase intricate work and more at the Mackay Woodturners Craft Expo this weekend 27-28th July from 9am-3pm both days. Entry is free.
Snow Wright Ct, Beaconsfield

Saturday Service - Marriage Seminars
9.30am
Join in for a special combined church service featuring guest speaker Eddie Hypolite! Enjoy a complementary morning tea and lunch while fellowshipping with others. In the afternoon, attend a choice of two insightful marriage seminars.
Carlisle Adventist College

Kids Art Club
10am
Six weeks of Saturday art classes with Traci Lietzke for kids 8 to12yrs!
If you’re a young person who loves making art, Kids Art Club – Artspace Mackay’s ongoing term-based Saturday art program delivered by practising local artists is just for you! $180 per child (8 to 12 yrs) for six weeks (includes materials), spaces limited. Bring a water bottle if required. Please don’t wear your best clothes - Kids Art Club is a fun and messy business! For more information or to book online, visit: https://bit.ly/3ND3oyK
61 Gordon Street, Mackay

LIVE Music
6.30pm
Come along to Seabreeze Hotel and jam to Mackay’s favourite musicians…Mango Junction LIVE from 6.30pm!
Seabreeze Hotel1

THE HOLDOVERS – Pinnacle Playhouse Screening
7pm
Celebrating the 12th year of the Mackay International Film Festival, and 5th year at the Pinnacle Playhouse, Film & Arts Mackay invites you to this special event: THE HOLDOVERS. Take a journey without leaving your seat and experience this brilliant film right here in the beautiful Mackay region as part of the 12th Mackay International Film Festival! For those making their own way to the Pinnacle Playhouse individual ticket prices are: FAM members: $15pp / Non-members: $20pp.
Pinnacle Playhouse, 1 Elsie Nash St, Pinnacle

Sunday 28th July

National Tree Day
8am
This year's National Tree Day event in Mackay will be held on Sunday, July 28, from 8am to 11am at Glenfields Park in Glenella. Plant a tree and help the environment. Gardening equipment and a barbecue will be provided. Please wear appropriate clothing including gloves, closed-in footwear, a hat and sunscreen. Don't forget to bring a water bottle.
Glenfields Park, Wheeler Drive, Glenella

Mackay Weddings & Events Expo
11am
There will be many amazing, wonderful local vendors in the Wedding and Event industry present on the day to help you plan your special wedding or event! Come along and view the many things they have to offer for your special day.
Windmill Motel and Events Centre, Mackay

LIVE Music
6.30pm
Come along to Seabreeze Hotel and vibe to Eatz n Beatz with DJ Barnze from 2pm!
Seabreeze Hotel

Tuesday 30th July

Northern Beaches Community Playgroup
9.15am 
Join in for play and connection. There will sand toys and trucks, the playground and plenty of adventure and exploring to be done! What to bring: Hat, water bottle, sunscreen your own morning tea. Cost: FREE
Eimeo Esplanade

Wednesday 31th July

Mackay Farmers’ Market
6:30 – 10:30am
Shop local at the Mackay Farmers' Market and enjoy a morning on the Pioneer River.
Grab your reusable coffee cups, drink tumblers, water kefir bottles, produce and carry bags and stop in at the Mackay Farmers' Market every Wednesday.
Bluewater Quay

SafeTALK Suicide Prevention Training
6pm
Don’t miss this FREE life-saving training at Ocean International, Mackay. 
Learn how to: Identify someone at risk of suicide, talk to those experiencing suicidal thoughts, Help guide them to resources and support. BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL
To book download the Grapevine Group app or visit www.grapevinegroup.org.au/bookings/
Ocean International

Thursday 1st August  

National Homeless Week Collection Drive
3pm
Join Avanti Health Centre in supporting National Homeless Week. Help make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate by donating food and other essential resources to homeless charities. Be a part of the donation drive and make a positive impact today!
7 discovery lane, Mackay

Art Talks With Susi Muddiman
5.30pm
While Gold Coast Home of the ARTS (HOTA) Gallery and Visual Arts Director Susi Muddiman is in town to judge Mackay Show Association’s renowned ‘Woollams Art on Show Awards’, she’ll stop in at Artspace Mackay to talk with us about ‘star’ pieces in HOTA’s exciting art collection. Tickets are Free via https://bit.ly/3ND3oyK
Artspace Mackay

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Mackay Farmers’ Market
Wedding Expo
National Tree Day  
Suicide Prevention Talk  
Homeless Week