A great line-up of stalls and activities await. Children can pet animals at the petting zoo or discover wildlife on display. Pony rides will also be available as well as carnival rides such as Dodgem Cars, Miami Trip, and Storm.
Photo credit: MPSS P&C / Facebook
It wouldn’t be complete without live entertainment all throughout the day. Performances include:
Fitness and Dance by Fad Studio
Companjera Tribal Dance Performance
Meresankh Middle Eastern Dance
Monikas Dance Studio
Martial Arts
MPSS Choir
MPSS senior flute players
Evan and Hamish; Senior Brass players
Black Dragon Wu Shu Martial Arts Association
The Ritz Performing Arts Centre
Centenary Swingers
MPSS Dance Troupe
Charlie Chambers
Zumba
Art Union Draw
Kids will surely enjoy delicious classic fair food such as BBQ hamburgers, pizzas, popcorn, snow cones, fairy floss, ice cream and hot dogs. If you want something different, there will also be fresh sushi and Indian curry available.
Photo credit: MPSS P&C / Facebook
Check out an array of classic cars at the event as well. You can also pose for a photo for the ‘gram.
Get a chance to win great prizes during the raffles.
This is a FREE event.
Address: Macfarlane Street, Middle Park QLD 4074 AU
West Brisbane artists now have a place in the west to showcase their artworks. In this part of Brisbane, creative souls are flourishing expressing their talents through various mediums of art.
The Art West Community Gallery in Mount Ommaney is the west’s gateway to the creative minds of its thriving art culture.
The gallery is located at the Mount Ommaney Shopping Centre and holds an array of local artworks. You can also meet the artists whilst you’re there.
They are open from Thursday to Saturday with varying schedules:
Thursday – 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday – 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday – 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The gallery will also be celebrating its first anniversary on 21 June and everybody is invited to come. There will be new artworks, drinks, snacks, as well as live music and prizes from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The gallery is dedicated to showcasing the works of local artists in the western suburbs of the city. It was established by Colin Williams following a number of community meetings he held to gain support and to bring his dream to fruition. The gallery also holds education and workshop facilities.
For the latest exhibitions and workshops, you can check their Facebook page to keep up-to-date.
Address:Mt Ommaney Shopping Centre (next to Kmart Tyre & Auto), 171 Dandenong Rd, Mount Ommaney QLD 4074
Kerbside Collection is coming to Jindalee on Monday, 28 May 2018 which means that it’s time to get organised.
Organising is probably one of the most daunting tasks especially if you have acquired tons of stuff over the years. Organising and decluttering are considered to be the first steps in living a happier life in a minimalist lifestyle.
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Kerbside Collection is one of the best ways to get rid of large items lying around the house. It is particularly helpful for people wishing to switch to a minimalist way of living.
The idea is simple, own less and spend more time on things that matter while living comfortably in your home. Whilst the idea may be simple, it may be easier said than done.
Getting rid of things might be tough especially when you are surrounded by stuff that you have bought with your hard earned money. This is where The Minimalists comes in.
The Minimalists, Joshua Fields Millburn (left) and Ryan Nicodemus (right) Photo credit: Facebook/The Minimalists
The Minimalists, founded by Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus, helps millions of people around the world live meaningful lives with less. The duo devised fun decluttering methods to help people jump-start their road to minimalism. These are the 30-Day Minimalism Game and the Packing Party.
30-Day Minimalism Game
Decluttering may be intimidating for some but this game makes it a fun experience. To start, find someone to play the game with, either a family member or a friend, who also want to get rid of their excess stuff.
Photo credit: CC-BY/Serene Vannoy/Flickr
In the first day of the month, each of you must get rid of one thing. On the second day, both of you must get rid of two things, followed by three on the third day and so on. You can get rid of anything from clothes, furniture, electronics, excess tools, etc.
You can choose to donate, sell, or throw away the things you have discarded as long as these things are out of your house by midnight each day.
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It is easy in the first week but it gets more challenging as weeks come since you would need to get rid of more than a dozen things from your home each day. Whoever can keep the game going the longest wins.
If you decide to play the game, you can use the #MinsGame to share your story or follow other people’s journey.
Packing Party
Photo credit: CC-BY/Lars Plougmann/Flickr
This is quite an extreme method for decluttering and is very helpful if you are planning to move anytime soon. Whilst it is labour intensive since it requires a lot of preparation, it can be really effective if you practice it.
In this method, it would be great to have some friends over to help you pack all your stuff into boxes as if you’re moving. In the next few months, only take out those items that you use and after about three months, the items left inside the boxes should either be donated or sold.
Photo credit: CC-BY/Nicolas Huk/Flickr
This method can help you zero-in on what you truly need and help you decide on which stuff can go away. You are less likely to miss whatever is inside those boxes since, as they say, out of sight, out of mind.
Decluttering this way can help you save room when you are planning to move-in to a new home since you would only be left with the essentials.
These methods can be handy for those who require a bit of help in cleaning up their home from excess stuff. It is no surprise as to why the popularity of Minimalism is growing so fast around the world. In Brisbane alone, there are already 600+ people who are adopting this lifestyle.
As part of the Australian Heritage Festival 2018, the newly created Wolston Farmhouse My Culture My Story Tour is set to bring its visitors back in time on Friday, 11 May 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. as they tour through the oldest surviving residential farmhouse in the district.
The tour, led by volunteer guides, explores the rich history of the nineteenth-century rural gem which dates back to the 1950s. Learn about how the Wolston Farmhouse transformed from pastoralism to agriculture and dairying and finally to heritage tourism.
Photo credit: Facebook/Wolston Farmhouse
Two tours will be held on 11 May 2018 starting at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. with refreshments available for sale during the day.
Those who want to be a volunteer guide are encouraged to visit the Wolston Farmhouse during the event.
The Wolston Farmhouse was established by Dr Stephen Simpson in 1852. He built a horse and cattle station in the area and named the estate after his Warwickshire birthplace.
Stephen Simpson Photo credit: Facebook/Wolston Farmhouse
Stephen Simpson was an educated man. He was a doctor, Justice of the Peace, Police Magistrate, and later member of the first Legislative Council of Queensland.
The Goggs Family Photo credit: Facebook/Wolston Farmhouse
Upon his return to England, the property was sold to Matthew Goggs in 1860. Goggs raised his family in the estate and continued to the tradition of breeding cattle and horses.
The Grindles Photo credit: Facebook/Wolston Farmhouse
The property was purchased by the Grindle family who introduced the dairy business to Brisbane suburbs in 1906. The family had been the major supplier of milk in the area up to the 1930s.
In 1956, a farmer named Bert Hurley bought the Wolston Estate and finally sold it to the Queensland Government.
Wolston Farmhouse 50 Years Ago Photo credit: Facebook/Wolston Farmhouse
The National Trust of Australia (Queensland) acquired Wolston Farmhouse and the surrounding land from the Queensland Government in 1963. They are the ones who are responsible for the restoration of the Wolston Farmhouse which is now a popular tourist destination in Wacol.
Member for Mount Ommaney Jess Pugh is delighted that the project is moving forward.
“This is great news for people who travel through western Brisbane because it will ultimately mean less time spent in the car, and more time spent doing what they enjoy,” said Ms Pugh.
The project is part of the $65-million allocation to decongest Sumners Road Interchange and Centenary Motorway, which registered some of the slowest traffic speed during peak hours, according to a report by RACQ.
The upgrade project is much anticipated as Sumners Road continues to operate beyond its capacity. Every day, up to 35,000 motorists pass through the interchange. Five-percent of the vehicles using the interchange are heavy vehicles.
Decongesting traffic flow at Sumners Road Interchange is essential as it is the main interchange going to the Ipswich-Centenary Motorway intersection. The project would also ease connectivity to Darra train station by reducing bus travel time.
The plan includes adding a second overpass bridge at Sumners Road. This is intended to improve the traffic flow along the interchange. The design will also replace roundabouts at each end of the bridge with signalised intersections.
On-road cycle lanes, shared paths and dedicated crossing facilities will also be added to encourage active transport options.
Preliminary plan for the Sumners Road Interchange (Photo credit: www.qld.gov.au)
Once the project is completed, it should improve efficiency and reliability for public, private and freight vehicles passing through the interchange. The project also aims to promote the safety of active transport commuters.
The upgrade is projected to take around three years, weather and construction conditions permitting.
On 21 April, head on over to the Queensland Cheer Elite (QCE) carnival from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for ages 4-15 years! The event will be held at the QCE in Sumner.
The carnival promises to be a fun day for the members. It is also a perfect time for non-members who are interested in the sport to learn more about cheerleading.
Every 30 minutes, there will be free classes as well as other activities to enjoy.
Fun hair workshops, games, cheer activities, and face-painting are just some of the activities lined up for the day. Food such as sausage sizzle and fairy floss will be available as well.
The QCE provides competitive, semi-competitive and recreational cheerleading options for kids ages four and above. It is recognised as one of the largest and most awarded cheerleading programs in the country. They train athletes ages four and above.
Have you seen random decorated rocks in Jindalee and across other Centenary suburbs?
Blame the 4074 Rocks.Members of the group paint and hide rocks as a random act of kindness to bring an unexpected smile to the someone face and pass it on. Each painter posts photos of their rocks as well as the finders.
The rocks are hidden just about everywhere – from parks, to somebody else’s backyard, you can simply find a decorated rock under a bush or along the street. Each rock also comes with a “4074 Rocks” tag.
Tracy Schandendorff, the program director, said it all started when their teacher found a decorated rock. This gave her a brilliant idea to involve the kids in the program.
The Centenary Landscapes will be donating rocks for the little artists as well to support the kids’ creativity.
Piggy Back Cafe, a part of the Venzin Group has kicked things up a notch as it changes the cafe scene in the Jindalee shopping strip.
White tables and chairs are situated outside the cafe, ideal for customers prefer to be al fresco whilst enjoying a cup of coffee. Once inside, you’ll marvel at how the rustic styled furniture perfectly blends with the dark blue walls, exuding a calm and cozy ambiance. The large windows surrounding the cafe let in an abundance of natural light whilst whimsical hanging bulbs light up the cafe at night.
The cafe serves an all-day breakfast menu ranging from their red velvet french toast, avo and matcha green tea bagel to a hearty breakfast burger on brioche with fried egg, bacon, avo, spinach, cheddar, smokey mayo, and beetroot relish.
Photo credit: Piggy Back Cafe
For lunch, have a bite of their Piggy Back Po Ham, which contains provolone cheese, ham, and sweet pickle relish on toasted baguette, and it comes with sweet potato fries.
Health-conscious customers can also choose from a selection of salads and healthy meals such as the slow-roasted baby beetroot or the Piggy Back salad. There are also vegan and gluten-free items on the menu.
Photo credit: Piggy Back Cafe
There’s something for everyone and your kids have meals to choose from as well. The Ham and Cheese soldiers is a popular choice. Bring along your four-legged friends and they will be provided with water bowls outside the cafe.
Rainbow in a Cup
What makes the cafe even more popular is their selection of rainbow latte. Their coffee is from Fonzie Abbott. In 2016, Emily Columbis, a barista of the cafe was featured in a news outlet for her creation of colourful coffees.
Photo credit: Piggy Back Cafe
Emily uses food dye and the help of YouTube to hone her creative ideas and just like magic, they became known for rainbow coffee. It is one of the most requested items at the cafe.
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Aside from the rainbow coffee, they also have a selection of smoothies, teas, and milkshakes.
For the best handcrafted beer on tap every weekend, head on over to White Lies Brewing. The bar is located in one of the industrial centres in Sumner.
Owner Lee McAlister-Smiley said his passion for making homebrew gave birth to this booming business in Sumner.
In all truthfulness, While Lies Brewing is a perfect place to chill with your friends. Upon entering the area, you’ll find barrel seating as well as retro gaming stations to keep you and your companions entertained.
Photo credit: White Lies Brewing / Facebook
There are 12 beers on tap, most of which are brewed on site. In fact, you can head over to the back and you can see brews still bubbling.
Photo credit: White Lies Brewing / Facebook
You can also taste a platter of beer to find what best suits your palate.
If you don’t have any plans to stay, you can get takeaway beers as well.
Photo credit: White Lies Brewing / Facebook
They only offer a handful of snacks. However, the good news is that various food trucks come to the area during the weekends.
Photo credit: White Lies Brewing / Facebook
If you want to know more about which food truck will be present on the weekend at the bar, visit their Facebook page here.
Tucked away in the heart of an industrial area in Sumner, Forking Espresso serves delicious cups of coffee and food to locals.
Established in January 2016, the cafe has indoor and outdoor seating. Upon entering, the airy interior gives a retro vibe. A long table serves as the perfect place if you are coming in groups or if you want to play some board games.
There are more seating inside that offers privacy. The cafe is dog-friendly as well so you can bring your furry pets along.
It is also one of the best places in the area that caters to birthdays and other functions.
New Menu!
In November of last year, Forking Espresso released a new menu.
Photo credit: Forking Espresso / Facebook
For breakfast, you can have delicious pancakes served with maple syrup and vanilla ice cream. If you want something heavier than that, you can opt for the Big Break which consists of eggs, bacon, sausage, hash brown and mushrooms.
THE Burger
For lunch, their Forking Burger is a definite must try. It is made with freshly made beef patty, maple bacon, tomato, lettuce, and sauce.
Photo credit: Forking Espresso / Facebook
They also have sweet treats for you that will perfectly go with your coffee. Try a cupcake or a slice of cake to satisfy your sweet tooth.
