Bottle Tree Bulletin Bottle Tree Bulletin - August 2019 | Page 4

Mitchell | Amby | Mungallala towards the gallery expenses and is most gratefully received. “We would like to thank the many visitors who Exciting things have been happening at the voted for their favourite challenge projects, the Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery! The “My Maranoa” exhibition opened on July 20, 2019. Breast Cancer Bags – this was won by Gay Burey,” said quilter Mrs Patricia Kenafake. This exhibition is a combination of local, emerging, and award winning artists. Artists “We also appreciate the many visitors who from around the Maranoa region got behind took the time to vote for their favourite quilt the event and donated their time to create and this was won by Lorraine Sullivan’s some inspirational pieces for auction. Bargello quilt,” said Mrs Kenafake. Over 50 pieces will be auctioned on the “It could not be missed, it was stunning with its evening of August 30, starting at 6pm. During gorgeous array of beautifully blended colours,” the six weeks of the exhibition a silent auction she said. will be available on some pieces. A great Mitchell RSL Update opportunity to see some amazing works of art and a chance to support your local creative To commemorate the Battle of Long Tan community. Mitchell RSL are holding a 3 Ball 2. Money raised from this event will go towards Ambrose Golf Day on August 17 at the upgrading, developing and promoting art in all Mitchell Golf Club. The day will forms in the Mitchell community. Emerging commence at 10am with a $10 entry fee. artists are welcome and encouraged to exhibit Flag Raising and BBQ will form part of at the Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery. In other the days commemorations. For more exciting news, the Gallery now has a website information please contact Peter Handley and a monthly newsletter. on 0474 473 073. Mitchell on Maranoa Gallery Kenniff Country Quilters Amby QCWA News As the ladies pack up their seventeenth quilt show you can hear them already planning for their 2020 exhibition. The ladies would like to thank everyone who came to view their quilts and the wonderful, loving and caring comments left by many. They would also like to thank the people who supported the raffle which was won by new Mitchell resident, Nicole Green. The funds from the raffle go Members of Amby Branch held their June meeting at Springhill Country Craft Retreat where they discussed plans for the Annual Meeting and 1. 1. Amby Branch members sewing pillowcases after the June Meeting at Springhill country Craft Retreat. 2. Patricia Kenafake from Kenniff Country Quilters presenting raffle winner Nicole Green with a lovely basket filled with gifts. International Luncheon for this year’s Country of Study, Lithuania. The lunch will be held on Thursday July 18, 2019. Catering and various ideas for a display at the Springhill Country Craft Retreat Open Day on Saturday August 17, were decided. The theme will be to Celebrate Craft and the event commences at 9:30am. Anyone wishing to have a stall should contact Gay on 46 231 601. No cost for a stall but a donation to the RFDS – Kenniff Country Quilters Charity, Mitchell Cancer Fund, Mitchell Anglican Church and Amby QCWA who will all be raising money on the day, would be appreciated. Mitchell Meals on Wheels August Frid 2 K Irwin & E Halpin Hi! Mon 5 # B Treasure & C Mansfield Wed 7 D Moore & J Maudsley Tenants can attend to discuss tenancy matters face to face with a staff member or those seeking housing can attend to discuss options. Frid 9 Anglican Deliverers Mon 12 K Henry & D Mailman Wed 14 L Phillips & L Sullivan Frid 16 J & H Byrnes Mon 19 # D Pownall & A Gill Wed 21 A Mansfield & A Gill Frid 23 D McCarrol & G Pearce Mon 26 L Martin & M Harris Wed 28 B Sokoll & A Phillips Frid 30 D Hunt & S Burns Come along and have a chat! Department of Housing applications will be supplied and the staff member can assist applicants with these and send to Department of Housing for applicants. Horizon Housing Company processes/procedures can also be explained if there are any queries. To schedule appointments please call - 1300 122 027 or 4 email - [email protected] Where: Mitchell Regional Council Office of Maranoa Horizon Housing Company is looking forward to speaking with you. Call 1300 133 027 if you wish to make an appointment or pop along and say hello.