Mackay Event Guide

Friday 16^th October

CUPPA BETWEEN CHAPTERS
9am - 10am

Community members are invited to enjoy a cuppa and some relaxed time at the library, with the opportunity to connect with others, enjoy a chat or unwind with a few chapters of their current read. Whether looking for good company, a quiet moment or simply a change of scenery, the gathering offers a welcoming space to sit back and enjoy a warm drink.

Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay.

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STORY TIME
9.30am - 10am

Toddlers and children aged one to four are invited to enjoy a fun and interactive morning of stories, singing and talking. The free family program encourages early literacy, language development and social skills, while helping little ones build a love of books, rhymes and reading through play and shared experiences.

Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay.

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THE PLARN PROJECT: CRAFTING FOR A CAUSE
2pm - 4pm

Community members are invited to take part in The Plarn Project, learning how to turn plastic into yarn and crochet it into lightweight mats for those in need. The initiative aims to help the environment while supporting the local community. No previous experience is required, with all skill levels welcome. Bookings are required to attend.

Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay.

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Saturday 17^th October

MACKAY & DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY SPRING ORCHID SHOW
8am - 4pm  

Mackay and District Orchid Society will host its annual Spring Orchid Show, featuring a display of beautiful flowering orchids and orchids available for purchase. Visitors can also browse pots, potting medium, tags and hangers, with raffles and refreshments available. Entry is $2, with refreshments available by cash only.

Senior Citizens Centre, Macalister Street, Mackay.

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TOASTMASTERS AREA 14 CONFERENCE
8.30am - 4pm

Pioneer Toastmasters will host the Toastmasters Area 14 Conference, featuring a day of speech contests across four categories: International, Humorous, Evaluation and Table Topics. The event will bring together participants for a day centred on the theme, ‘Pioneering Pathways to Success’.

69 Gordon Street, Mackay.

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PAPER QUILTING: A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN
9.30am - 12.30pm

Get creative with a Halloween-themed paper quilting workshop, where participants can explore simple techniques to cut, layer and arrange paper into quilt-inspired designs. The hands-on activity is open to all skill levels, including beginners, with no experience required. All materials will be supplied, and participants can create their own Halloween-inspired artwork to take home.

Gordon White Library, 54 Phillip Street, Mount Pleasant.

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WRITING FOR THEATRE: THE GREAT STORY HUNT
10am - 12pm

Explore creativity and discover new sources of inspiration in this interactive writing workshop at the library. Using photographs, books, objects and unexpected prompts, participants will explore practical ways to develop characters, conflicts and theatrical ideas. The workshop is open to writers, artists and anyone curious about storytelling, with a focus on building confidence and sparking imagination.

Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay.

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Sunday 18^th October

MACKAY & DISTRICT ORCHID SOCIETY SPRING ORCHID SHOW
9am - 2pm

Mackay and District Orchid Society will host its annual Spring Orchid Show, featuring a display of beautiful flowering orchids and orchids available for purchase. Visitors can also browse pots, potting medium, tags and hangers, with raffles and refreshments available. Entry is $2, with refreshments available by cash only.

Senior Citizens Centre, Macalister Street, Mackay.

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Thursday 22^nd October

CREATE A KOKEDAMA
10.30am - 11.30am, Thursday, October 22

Get creative at this hands-on workshop and learn how to make a traditional Japanese moss ball plant, known as a Kokedama. Participants will have the opportunity to shape and wrap their own creation while enjoying a relaxed, mindful activity. All materials will be supplied, with attendees able to take home their finished Kokedama.

Dudley Denny City Library, 134 Victoria Street, Mackay.

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