What's On in September on the Gold Coast

September 2008 Events on the Gold Coast 

• 1 September to 16 October 2008 - Tiwest Night Stalk - a national citizen-based spotlight survey to determine numbers and distribution of Australian native species and feral pests. Anyone can do it, all you need is a torch and a sense of adventure. See the website for instructions and a spotter's log.
   
• 3 September (Wednesday) 2008 - Indigenous Literacy Day - Help raise urgently needed funds to address the literacy crisis in remote Indigenous communities. There will be events around the country - see the Australian Society of Authors for details. 
   
• 5 September (Friday) 2008 - Footy Colours Day - Wear your team's colours to work or school to raise money for the Back on Track program, which offers tailored tutoring for children living with cancer. Register your school or workplace on the website
   
• 5 & 6 September 2008 - Be Constructive Careers Expo - Hands on construction displays and information booths providing information to career seekers on how they can progress in trades, diplomas and master level qualifications plus associated employment opportunities. Free entry. 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Robina Town Centre, Gold Coast.
   
• 7 September (Sunday) 2008 - Daniel Mallari - A multi-award winning popera tenor, Daniel will perform popular melodies from the world of popera, arias, musical theatre, and standard classics in a special Father's Day Show. No cover charge. 11:00am at Pandanus Showlounge, Twin Towns Club Banora (Leisure Drive, Banora Point). Enquiries to Club Banora Ph (07) 55241544.
   
• 7 to 13 September 2008 - National Child Protection Week
   
• 15 August to 7 September 2008 - Sculptors' Society Gold Coast Members' Exhibition - Opening night - 15th of August at 6:30pm. Exhibition - Friday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Old Schoolhouse Gallery. Cnr. Ashmore Rd and Carrara St., Benowa. For more information call Midge on 55305348
   
• 15 August to 7 September 2008 - Potters' Society Gold Coast Members' Exhibition - Opening night - 15th of August at 6:30pm. Exhibition - Thursday to Sunday, 10:00am to 4:00pm. Old Post Office Gallery. Cnr. Ashmore Rd and Carrara St., Benowa. For more information call 55392502
   
• 7 September (Sunday) 2008 - Father's Day: see Father's Day Gift ideas here
   
• 22 August to 7 September 2008 - Tastes of Gold Coast
  • 5 September (Friday) 2008 - Brewhouse Bash - BBQ and Beer tasting. 17A Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads. For more information call (07) 5593 6000.
     
• 10 September 2008 - National BBQ Day takes place in backyards all over Australia raising funds for Variety, The Children's Charity, which is dedicated to improving the quality of life of sick, disabled and disadvantaged children. See website for more information.
   
• 10 & 11 September 2008 - The Idea Of North - Fresh back from South Korea’s 'Amazing Voice' festival, Sydney's own international award winning vocal group are back at Chapel off Chapel. Come and treat yourself to a blend of jazz, soul, gospel and originals, with some great musical comedy thrown in for good measure. Tickets $15.50 - $32.50 plus transaction fee. 8pm, Chapel Off Chapel, 12 Little Chapel St, Prahran. Book online or call 8290 7000.
   
• 12 to 21 September 2008 - Swell Sculpture Festival An outdoor visual arts exhibition along Currumbin Beach. Local and international artists build large, durable work specifically for the outdoor environment. Materials used include steel, glass, timber, copper, bronze and stone. Free. Pacific Parade, Currumbin
   
• 13 September (Saturday) 2008 - Sun State Roller Girls Roller Derby - Tickets $10 at the door. 6:30pm at Beenleigh Arena, 2-10 Milne St, Beenleigh.
   
• 13 to 20 September 2008 - In The Bin Short Film Festival - a festival of short Australian films.Gates open 5pm.  Currumbin Parklands, opposite the Wildlife Sanctuary
   
• 14 September (Sunday) 2008 - Great Australian Bushwalk
   
• 15 to 21 September 2008 - National Blood Donor Week Blood is needed every single day by cancer patients, people with heart disease, people with kidney, stomach and bowel disease, for new born babies, for mums in childbirth and for burns and accident victims. To register as a blood donor, call 13 14 95 or register online at www.donateblood.com.au
   
• 19 September (Friday) 2008 - Last day of Queensland School Term 3 (see AU school holidays)
  
  • BCL/GoDo Activities for Families includes activities suitable for the whole family. Some include prices for children.
  
   
• 19 September 2008 - Talk Like a Pirate Day. Childhood Cancer Support invites all Australians to join people around the world and Talk Like a Pirate for a day. See the International Talk Like a Pirate Day website for tips on pirate-speak. If you're planning an event, click here for Pirate Party Ideas
   
  
• 20 & 21 September 2008 - Gold Coast Rose Society's Annual Show - 100s of champion roses on display, floral art, roses for sale, digital photo competition and home baked refreshments. 11.30am-5.00pm Saturday and 10.00am-3.30pm Sunday, Robina Community Centre, Robina. For more information call (07) 5522 7134.
   
• 20 to 28 September 2008 - Lunch For Leukaemia - Get together for lunch with friends, family or workmates to raise money for the 30,000 patients and their families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not for profit dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with these diseases. To register, call 1800 620 420  
   
• 23 September (Tuesday) 2008 - Friends of Make A Wish - Fundraiser with Guest Speaker Robyn Moore. 11:30am at the Paradise Room, Gold Coast Arts Centre. For more information contact Colleen Littlejohn on (07) 5576 0822.
   
• 25 September (Thursday) - Go Xtreme Festival
   
• 26 September (Friday) 2008 - Last day of NSW School Term 3 (see AU school holidays)
  
  • family and holiday activities in Sydney & NSW
    
  • BCL/GoDo Activities for Families includes activities suitable for the whole family. Some include prices for children. (book online)
  
   
• 27 September to 11 October 2008 - The Club - Humourous play by David Williamson about the wheeling and dealing of the board room, and the loyalty, pain and manipulation underlying all sporting clubs. 8:00pm at the Gold Coast Little Theatre, 21a Scarborough Street, Southport. Matinees at 2:00pm on 28 Sept and 4 Oct. Bookings through the venue on 5532 2096.
  
• 29 September (Monday) 2008 - National Police Remembrance Day
   
• See October events on the Gold Coast

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