BCL: Whats On North Queensland in October - Event calendar for October

October 2010 Events in North Queensland

Throughout October 2010 - Pink Ribbon Month - Purchase a pink ribbon during October and raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Pink Ribbon Day is Monday 25th October (always the fourth Monday in October). (Having a pink party to raise funds for breast cancer research? See Themes4Parties.)
18 September to 3 October 2010 - Oktoberfest - (See Themes4Parties for costumes and party products.)
1 September to 16 October 2010 - Nocturnal Bird Night Stalk - Choose a night to head out in the local area and take part in an annual national survey of native animals and their habitats. This year the survey is focusing on nocturnal birds. Participants are invited to take torches and record the number of mammals, birds, bats, reptiles and frogs found and then send the findings to Perth Zoo or email it via the online form. For more information visit Perth Zoo.
1 October (Friday) 2010 - National Walk to Work Day - Walk part or all of the way to work for better health and cleaner air.
4 October (Monday) 2010 - QLD School Term 4 begins - (See Australian school holiday dates.)
6 October (Wednesday) 2010 - Former Origin Greats (FOGS) Indigenous Employment and Careers Expo - The expo aims to provide a link between Indigenous job seekers and school leavers with Queensland employers, education and training providers. Townsville. (For a list of careers fairs and university open days see Students in Australia: Calendar.)
7 October (Thursday) 2010 - Leukaemia Foundation's Light the Night: Please join us at sunset as we walk to remember, celebrate and give hope to those affected by leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Thousands of people are set to Light the Night at celebrations at 11 locations across Queensland. You can help create a beautiful sea of lights by lighting your own balloon. Light a gold balloon to remember a loved one lost. Light a white balloon to celebrate being a blood cancer survivor. Light a blue balloon to give hope and show your support. Before you light the night, enjoy a family fun atmosphere with entertainment and inspirational stories. To register or for local details please visit the website. Phone: 1800 500 088
8 October (Friday) 2010 - RSPCA Happy Tails Day - (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities.)
10 October (Sunday) 2010 - National Firefighters Remembrance Day.
13 October (Wednesday) 2010 - National Ride to Work Day - Ride to work to help reduce pollution, improve health and save money.
21 to 24 October 2010 - Yungaburra Folk Festival - With live music, short films, poets' breakfast, beer brewing competition, markets. Workshops include songwriting, singing, guitar, yoga and more. Events held in Yungaburra Township.
21 to 24 October 2010 - Whitsunday Fantasea Reef Festival - Events aim to showcase all aspects of the Whitsundays' lifestyle - including carnivals, fireworks, food, wine, comedy, live music, theatre and fashion.
25 October (Monday) 2010 - Pink Ribbon Day - Aiming to increase the awareness of breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
- National Breast Cancer Foundation Pink Ribbon Breakfasts
31 October (Sunday) 2010 - Halloween - (Having a Halloween party? For party products, ideas and costumes see Themes4Parties, and for shopping see our BCL Halloween page.)
To be confirmed 2010 - Teddy Love Club Field of Angels Appeal - The Teddy Love Club provides support for bereaved parents, family, and friends who have suffered the loss of their baby to miscarriage, stillbirth, genetic induction, or neonatal death. Each October, TLC hosts the Field of Angels Appeal to ensure the continuation of their support services. Visit the website to make a donation.

To be confirmed 2010 - Go Troppo - Annual arts festival, Port Douglas. Volunteering opportunities available.

To be confirmed 2010 - Annual Mackay Eisteddfod - Local students will perform in the following categories: dance, piano and instrumental, speech and drama, choral and vocal, Irish dance, and highland dance.

To be confirmed 2010 - NQ Rock Awards - An annual competition between high school bands.

To be confirmed 2010 - Greek Fest - With entertainment and activities such as grape stomping and olive spitting.

To be confirmed 2010 - National Water Week - A national schedule of programs and events that encourage protection, rehabilitation and improvement of water environments such as streams, wetlands, waterways, beaches, and estuaries. See events in Queensland.

To be confirmed 2010 - Young Filmmakers Festival Queensland - The event aims to encourage all Queenslanders under the age of 18 to have a voice through film.

To be confirmed 2010 - Ocsober - A fundraising program that challenges Australians to cut out alcohol for the month of October. Participants can enter individually or as part of a team. Funds raised will go to Life Education Australia to help educate children about health, drugs, and alcohol. Register online.

To be confirmed 2010 - Canteen National Bandanna Day - Purchase a bandanna to support young people living with cancer. (See also No School Today: Fundraising Activities)