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!!! World Oceans Day !!!
Date: Sat June 4 - 2011
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Location: Various Magnetic Island Locations - Magnetic Island
On Saturday 4 June Magnetic Island will celebrate World Oceans Day (Wed 8 June). This world wide project connects 85 countries who are focussed on protecting, as well as celebrating about our world's oceans.
This will be a great day of celebration with lots of prizes and fun for everyone!
Alma Bay Park: 10am - 2pm (Stalls and info market)
• Duie the Dugong will make a special appearance
• Exhibitions and outdoor 'green' market.
• Lots of fun for kids!
• Lots of fun for kids!
10.00am: Opening speech
10.15am: Nippers to announce raffles and display of their skills
Meet and greet the wonderful Duie the Dugong at two sessions (10.15am and at 12.30pm).
11.00am: Judging of Children’s Fancy Dress
11.45am: Human words on the beach, wear blue or bring blue board to create aerial view photos
12 noon: Children’s Hoop Display
12.30am: Presentation of special awards and announce first prize winner for registration
12.35pm: Kite flying display/lessons on beach
1.30pm: Second Prize Draw
2.00pm: Closing speeches and thank you’s
10.15am: Nippers to announce raffles and display of their skills
Meet and greet the wonderful Duie the Dugong at two sessions (10.15am and at 12.30pm).
11.00am: Judging of Children’s Fancy Dress
11.45am: Human words on the beach, wear blue or bring blue board to create aerial view photos
12 noon: Children’s Hoop Display
12.30am: Presentation of special awards and announce first prize winner for registration
12.35pm: Kite flying display/lessons on beach
1.30pm: Second Prize Draw
2.00pm: Closing speeches and thank you’s
Horseshoe Bay: 2pm - evening
2.30pm: Sasha’s Sandcastle Competition
4.00pm: Youth Talent Quest @ Barefoot, Art Food & Wine
6.00pm: Fire Flyz World Ocean's Day special fire-twirling show!!
2.30pm: Sasha’s Sandcastle Competition
4.00pm: Youth Talent Quest @ Barefoot, Art Food & Wine
6.00pm: Fire Flyz World Ocean's Day special fire-twirling show!!
Base Backpackers, Nelly Bay: 7pm - Midnight
Beach Clean Ups!
This is your chance to really make a difference. Beach clean ups are happening all day, just register the day before if you want to do an early morning clean up on the day.
REGISTER AT: The Information Tent at Alma Bay Park from 10am-1.30pm.
Early bird beach cleanups can be done by registering at Noodies (Horseshoe Bay), Cafe Sunbirdz (Picnic Bay) and Base Backpackers (Nelly Bay).
For more information on the world wide 'World Oceans Day' project, click here.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact Barbara Gibbs on 0429 887 448 with any queries or offers.
"Remember we run on a very low budget, but it works with the help of the public. It is our island and our gain as a community, not a single entity." - Barbara J Gibbs