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Four Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Albany Creek

Couples can celebrate their love any given day but Valentine’s Day is always an occasion to come up with something extra special.

Here are four ways on how to celebrate V-day when you’re in Albany Creek.

Spoil Your Sweetheart

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Nothing could be more romantic than dinner over a three-course set menu and a glass (or two) of sparkling wine. Here’s an excuse to get all dressed up.

Portabella Licensed Restaurant & Bar has the perfect menu for an extra-special Valentine’s date night. Known for its simple yet scrumptious modern Mediterranean cuisine, the place also offers an extensive range of Australian and international wines.. Patrons say it always exceeded their expectations.

Je T’Aime

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A night in Paris may not be in your Valentine’s Day itinerary but who said you can’t still have a romantic French experience? Head on out to Brisbane’s best slice of Paris, the French & Mor Café. The place has been fully renovated and is now channeling a beautiful French patisserie and bakery café vibe. It offers French high tea and artisan breads in a decidedly cosmopolitan atmosphere. The café even offers Oriental Lilies onsite!

Celebrate with Other Couples

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Dating on a tight budget? Here’s a way to celebrate that combines romance, practicality, and camaredie, if you don’t mind sharing the day with another couple and then splitting the bill.

Conexio Games Café invites everyone to celebrate the night by doubling the love and the fun. Everyone is welcome to have a double date to take advantage of their special offer of food and drinks for four people. There’s even a choice to go for either complimentary game play at their library or try a bottle of wine for a little extra cost.

Learn to Skate

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Protaganists in several romantic comedy films have found love at the skating rink. If you’re single and ready to mingle, why not try your luck at the Valentine’s Skate Party hosted by Skateaway Family Skate Centre on the 16th and 17th of February. Huge teddy bears will be given away each night from 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Anyone can come with a date or with a mate.

Albany Creek Library Awaits Parents as Kids Go Back to School

Classes have started already and parents find themselves alone in the house, with time on their hands. Parents can take the opportunity to meet new people or join a new club to enjoy their free time. The local Albany Creek Library has an interesting line-up of activities for everyone to try.

Join the Book Club

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2nd Thursday of the month 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
4th Thursday of the month 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The club regularly meets and discuss the chosen book of the month over cup and tea. Combine the love of reading and the chance to meet other book worms as well when you join the club.

Books, Wine & Cheese

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7 February 6:30 p.m.

The special event is an opportunity to meet all members of the Book Club and know each other over a free glass of wine and a board of cheese. It’s the chance to register as a Book Club member. The night also promises literature and fun where the latest book titles available at the library will be announced. Register here.

Family History or Genealogy Club

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1st Monday of each month 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join a group of people whose interest lies at discovering the ancient roots of their families. Everyone who shares the same passion is welcome to attend the regular meetings.

Learn the Basics of Social Media

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3rd Monday of the month 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Learn the basics of how to connect with family and friends via Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. The class is approximately two hours but proves to be worthwhile.

Knitting for the Needy

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1st Monday of the Month 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
3rd Wednesday of the month 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Knit blankets, scarves, beanies, socks, and children’s baby wear and donate them to those in need. New knitters are always welcome to join this club.

Join an Interactive Game of Murder Mystery Dinner at Conexio Games Cafe in Albany Creek

Become a real Detective Grimm for a night! Join an interactive game of murder mystery dinner at Conexio Games Cafe, located in Shop 3, 57 Old Northern Road, Albany Creek, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., on the 28th of January.

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The InsideOutside Theatre Company will be presenting a performance set in Storyville where a host of fairytale characters are battling vampires, werewolves, and other mythical creatures. The fairytale characters need to bring back law and order to the town. All through the night, the body toll rises as the story progresses. This is where the audience participates as they try to find the real murderer.

To attend, come dressed as your favourite fairytale or storybook characters. The booking price of $65 per person includes a two-course Brothers Grimm-inspired menu.

The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German cultural researchers and authors who popularised Cinderella, The Frog Prince, The Goose Girl, Hansel and Gretel, rapunzel, Rumpelstiltskin, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White.

All tickets sold for the interactive game of murder mystery dinner will help the InsideOutside Theatre Company to stage more plays and bring more people with disabilities closer to the arts.

InsideOutside Theatre Company also works with providers of respite services to allow more people with intellectual and physical disabilities to be introduced to drama. Aside from thess, InsideOutside Theatre Company also runs fun and interactive workshops for people with and without disabilities, pre-school and school children and holds community shows using their original material.

After playing detective for a night, you can also check out the Games Library at Conexio Games Cafe, with its selection of more than 400 available game titles. The library is designed with a light, warm, pop culture environment theme. They also have a retail shop selling miniatures games, board games, role playing games, card and dice games, and other game accessories.

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Bookings for the interactive murder mystery dinner can be done here.

Learn more about Conexio Games Cafe here.

Three Weeks More to Enjoy Discount Vouchers from Skateaway Albany Creek

If you haven’t heard, Skateaway Albany Creek has been giving discount vouchers since the 9th of December 2017 and will continue to do so until the 21st of January 2018. The skating place will also continue giving away a free family pass at every session over the holidays.

To get the discount vouchers, be sure to like their Facebook page and download the vouchers from there.

The fully supervised family skate centre will also recommence its Learn to Skate and Blade Class on the 6th of January 2018. The class lasts for an hour and coaches teach participants basic and important skating skills. The session includes the Skateaway Star Class Program which involves regular testing and giving of feedbacks to the skaters.

Meanwhile, there have been no schedules yet for their Artistic Skating Training for 2018. These sessions are being conducted alternately by 10 coaches from Tuesday to Saturday. All students under this class are automatic members of the Skateaway’s Artistic Club who usually compete in local, national, and international competitions. This training involves two parts. The first is finishing the Learn to Skate and Blade Class and the second is progressing through the Artistic Development Class. After finishing both levels, students can then advance to private tuition. For more information on this, please contact Head Coach Jodie Johnson-Garufo here.

Skateaway conducts Artistic (figure) skating classes for skaters of all ages and levels!
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Other classes being offered at the Skateaway Albany Creek are figure skating, dance skating, free skating, and precision skating.

Figure skating is a technique where skaters make circles on the floor while performing set turns at intervals.

Dance Skating can be taught for pairs or for individuals skaters. Output may vary from performing set steps or performing a dance to a chosen rhythm.

Freeskating involves various jumps and spins performed to the music chosen by the skater. This can also be taught in pair where performances may involve lifts and throws.

Precision skating involves a team of six to eight skaters or 12 to 24 skaters, completing manoeuvres to music of their choice.

Skateaway Albany Creek is located at Upstairs Charter Hall, Albany Creek Square, 700 Albany Creek Road

Hold On Christmas, It’s Rock And Roll First Plus Boxing at Albany Creek Tavern

The Christmas fever is spreading but at Albany Creek Tavern, Christmas carols will just have to wait for now. The local favourite is kicking off December with a tribute to rock band Green Day and Blink 182, taking the excitement a notch higher by mid-week for the “Battle of Brisbane 2: Horn vs Hellraiser”, and finally, hosting another tribute to a rock band via a performance by the Aussie Pride in the last weekend before Christmas.

Blink 182 & Green Day on 2nd of December at 8:00 p.m.

Green Day is an American punk rock band formed in 1986 by lead vocalist and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong and bassist Mike Dirnt. The band is behind what could be the greatest rock hits of their time. Some of their songs have in fact been revived by modern artists and have also become familiar to the younger generation. Green Day’s most popular songs are Boulevard of Broken Dreams, Basket Case, Jesus of Suburbia, Wake Me Up When September Ends, 21 Guns, Good Riddance (Time of Your Life), American Idiot, and When I Come Around among others.


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Blink-182 is an American rock band formed in Poway, California in 1992. Their most popular hits are All The Small Things, Dammit, Adam’s Song, Waggy, I Miss You, and Anthem.


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Entry to the event is FREE, for more information click here.

“Battle of Brisbane 2: Horn vs Hellraiser” On 13th December at 3:00 p.m.

Australia’s world welterweight champion Jeff Horn will defend his title against British welterweight ace Gary Corcoran on the 13th of December at the Brisbane Convention Centre but anyone can watch the live telecast at Albany Creek Tavern.Horn is hell-bent on defending his world welterweight title against Corcoran and has been perfecting his thumping overhand rights and short left hooks technique to inflict major blows against The Hellraiser. He has been sparring with world-rated junior-middleweight Dennis Hogan, rugged professional Mark Gadaleta and rising amateur star Jacob Bobir. He has also been “skipping- fun” with Dundee Kim.

All eyes are on for this fight as this could be another feat for Horn who defeated the legendary Manny Pacquiao in June.

Those interested are advised to reserve their VIP tickets now. To do so, click here.

Aussie Pride Band on 16th of December at 9:00 p.m.

Due to insistent public demand, Aussie Pride Band is back at the tavern. Watch their performance for free. The group’s performance will pay tribute to every Australian Rock band legend. Formed by Shane Hoffman, this band is composed of all the members of past bands who all have a passion for Australian Music, particularly good old Australian rock and roll.

“Our vision it to take our audience on a magical journey back to days gone by when these songs played an integral part of their lives and to a time when the Australian music scene was thriving in our local pubs and clubs.”

Albany Creek Tavern is located at 730 Albany Creek Road, Albany Creek

 

 

 

Albany Creek Community Invites All for “Christmas In The Creek”

The Albany Creek Community is inviting all families to attend their “Christmas In The Creek” celebration to be held at Albany Creek Community Centre on the 2nd of December from 5:40 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tables and chairs are available at the event but everyone is encouraged to bring their most creative decorations for a chance to win The Most Christmassy Table competition.

There will be Twilight Markets where everyone can shop for their Christmas gifts while chomping down on free sausage BBQ courtesy of the Albany Creek Lions and Albany Creek Apex Club.

The Albany Creek Lions Club is a not-for-profit community of both men and women. The club serves the local community and assists the neighbouring communities when needed. They have participated in a number of medical researches, disaster relief operations, and other humanitarian assistance across Australia and the world.

A number of entertainment and performances are also lined up all throughout the “Christmas In The Creek” celebration. Everyone can sing along to favourites Christmas songs to be performed by the Brisbane City Sounds Chorus.

Brisbane City Sounds Chorus is a group of 45 women from all walks of life, all ages, and from all over Brisbane. The choir is famous for their 4-part a-Capella harmony and has been a part of an international community of singers.

Brisbane City Sounds Chorus
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Santa will also be present at the event. In addition, the kids will be entertained by a spectacular Christmas magic show by Jazzy J. There will also be free face painting and balloon twisting.

Jazzy J has always been known for her magic show that is is a surefire hit at making kids laugh. Her act is just one among the many acts offered by Jazzy Art Entertainment, a family owned business based in Albany Creek that has been in the children’s entertainment for more than 10 years. In fact, J’s son, Alex “The Balloon Boy,” has started his own act when he was just six years old. Today, he is 16 years old and has been doing his own Magic Show as well.


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Later in the night, the adults can sing along with the rock music by the Delta Express, an experienced covers band playing hits from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, 00’s. The group promises a fun, relaxed, family-friendly performance that sure to get the party started and everyone dancing.


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“Christmas In The Creek” is brought to you by the Rotary Club of Albany Creek, in conjunction with Moreton Bay Region Industry & Tourism.

Albany Creek’s Matt Renshaw Remains Positive Despite Ashes 2017 Drop

Albany Creek’s cricketer is not giving up on his dream of playing in the Ashes despite Australia’s decision to drop him for the Ashes 2017. He remains hopeful that he can produce a resounding second coming.

In one interview, he expresses his perseverance about starting again somewhere. He mulls about going back to the grade cricket for the week. He is also optimistic about his Shield game at the WACA next week. He looks forward to score runs in order to boost his confidence once again.

National Selector Trevor Hohns explains that they dropped Renshaw from the Ashes list because he was out of form. Hohns elaborates that they still regard the Albany Creek cricketer as a strong player. They think that the Ashes Test match was not the best place for Renshaw to get back to form. He adds that national selectors want to see Renshaw return to first-class cricket and bring back the big runs.

Watch the full press conference here.

There had been talks about Renshaw’s disappointing performance in three Sheffield Shield games in the weeks before the selection. Days prior to the announcement, Mark Waugh was in fact optimistic that Renshaw’s impressive record for Australia would still lead him on his way to the Ashes 2017. The 21-year-old batsman also had the support of his Test Teammates.

The final line-up for the Australian squad for the Ashes 2017 includes Tim Paine who had been absent from test cricket for seven years; Cameron Bancroft, Shaun Marsh, Chadd Sayers, Steve Smith, David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Peter Handscomb, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood, and Jackson Bird.

Elsewhere, cricket followers have been disappointed with Australia’s decision to drop Renshaw. They have taken their grievances on Twitter.

One Renshaw follower chooses to be sarcastic:

Others disguise their disappointment with humour.

Many are simply blaming the selectors.

For more update on Renshaw, follow him on Facebook.

To be in the loop on all cricket happenings, follow the Australian Team here.

Albany Creek’s Matt Renshaw Still on Track for Cricket’s Ashes 2017

Albany Creek cricketer Matthew Renshaw remains on track to grab a spot for the Ashes 2017 line-up. Doubts about him being selected are emerging due to a disappointing performance this Sheffield Shield season. He has still yet to pass 20 after being dismissed by Trent Copeland for 16, 38 balls, in Queensland’s game against NSW at Allan Border Field in Brisbane.

Elsewhere, there are talks that pressure is mounting for the left-handed batsman to start delivering ahead of the Ashes 2017. Selector Mark Waugh has actually admitted that people will keep talking about Renshaw’s failure to score runs and the youngster’s response to this will test his character.

Second Test in Chittagong
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Waugh, nevertheless, remains optimistic that Renshaw’s impressive record for Australia will still lead him on his way to the Ashes 2017. He adds that cricketers will not score all the time and Renshaw’s performance this Sheffield Shield season may just be one of such. He believes that Renshaw’s track record will provide a strong boost for him to make it to the line-up. After all, he would not become the first Australian cricketer to score 500 Test runs before turning 21 years old if he does not have what it takes. Furthermore, he has been the only one who scored the most number of Test runs prior to the age of 21 across Australia.

The international spotlight was cast upon the former member of the Albany Creek Cricket Club in November 2016, when he was added to Australia’s Test squad even prior to his third Test against South Africa. On 24th of November in 2016, he already made his Test debut as an opening batsman. By January of 2017, he has scored his first Test century at 184 against Pakistan at the Sydney Cricket ground, hence becoming the 133rd Test centurion for Australia.

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Renshaw, on his part, sees to it that fans will not be disappointed. He has always been working hard to maintain his endurance for each of his games. Neighbours regularly catch him training with his father, Dr Ian Renshaw. The father-and-son tandem is always seen with a container full of balls, training on the artificial strip at the Brendale sports complex, which is just a short walk from their Albany Creek home.

Be in the know about Matt Renshaw’s cricket career by clicking here.

To keep updated about the latest happening in cricket, click here.

The schedule of the Ashes 2017 can be found here.

Prepare for Scary & Spooky Halloween Skate Nights @ Skateaway Albany Creek

Trick or treat?

It’s the time of the year again to dress up in your favourite Halloween costumes and go candy-hunting or thrill-seeking! If you want to celebrate Halloween with a new twist, head down to Skateaway Albany Creek for “thrill-filled” and “fright-filled” nights of skating. This is a fun event for kids, so take the kids to Skateaway and let them enjoy an experience where horror meets fun.

Happening for two nights, the event will have different spooky themes per evening!

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“Brains!” Are zombies your favourite Halloween characters? If so, the Friday skate night is the perfect night for you. Zombies are, indeed, one of the scariest creatures ever. Don’t forget to dress up as a zombie to go into the draw to win a “Super Saver” or 10 visit pass to Skateaway.

 

Friday, 27 October

Zombie Skate

Tickets: $13

Note: Additional $5.50 for skate hire

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 

Remember the Addams Family? The spookiest, yet the coolest family of doom. Who doesn’t miss Gomez, Morticia, Wednesday, and Pugsley? Get into the spirit and come with the whole family dressed as the characters of the infamous The Addams Family!

Just like the Zombie Skate Night, there will be a raffle draw. One lucky winner will receive a “Super Saver” award.

 

Saturday, 28 October

Addams Family Skate Night

Tickets: $13

Note: Additional $5.50 for skate hire

Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

 

Some dancing fun at our public holiday super session

Posted by Skateaway Albany Creek on Sunday, October 1, 2017

 

This a full-catered event and strictly, no passouts allowed.

 

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Challenge your Fitness Levels at Albany Creek This October

Attention, fitness buffs! This month is for you. Albany Creek will play host to different health and fitness events this October. If you like putting your fitness level to the test, then grab your fitness mats. Here are the activities you should watch out for.

Wednesday, 4 October

Female Fitness for Beginners

Tickets: $25

Time: 9:15 a.m.

Venue: Ascent Health & Fitness
Photo credit: Ascent Health & Fitness/Facebook

Wednesdays are girl power days! Ladies, if you want to move your bodies but you don’t know how to start, you might find this class helpful. Every Wednesday, there is a Cardio and Strength Training session for beginners. This is a great opportunity to work out at your own fitness level and become more fit and more toned.

 

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Saturday, 7 October

8-Week Your Best Body Challenge

Tickets: $30

Time: 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Venue: Lemke Park
Photo credit: Anytime Fitness Albany Creek/Facebook

Anytime Fitness Albany Creek will be hosting the 8-Week Your Best Body Challenge. Every year, Anytime Fitness hosts this event to help the Albany Creek community make a positive difference to their health and fitness. The challenge starts on Saturday, the 7th of October, and will kick off every Saturday for eight weeks.

Anytime Fitness will pick three winners that will be selected based on the biggest transformation shown in their “before and after” photos.

All of the proceeds will go to the Sanfilippo Children’s Foundation. The foundation is progressing research for the cure for the Sanfilippo Syndrome. It is a metabolism disorder that makes the body unable to break down long chains of sugar molecules.

 

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Sunday, 8 October

Spring into Fitness

Tickets:

  • $15 – Adult
  • $30 – Family Pass (Two Adult and 1 child over 12 years)
  • FREE – Children 12 years and under

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Venue: Albany Hills State School
Photo credit: Intofitness/Eventbrite

Intofitness proudly brings “Spring into Fitness” to the Albany Creek community. Spring into Fitness is a family-friendly event that features interactive health and fitness demonstrations. The whole family can indulge into group fitness session, yoga, meditation, and a Thermomix Cooking Class.

Every paying adult will receive a VIP Goodie Bag. Lucky Door prizes can also be won on the day. BYO picnic.

 

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Saturday, 14 October

Stretch & Relaxation Class

Tickets:

  • $20 – Early Bird (until Tuesday, 10 October)
  • $25 – Late Registration

Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Venue: Albany Creek Uniting Church
Photo credit: Revival Pilates/Facebook

Revival Pilates invites the Albany Creek community to relax and stretch. This class is neither pure pilates nor pure yoga. In this hybrid class, participants will undergo several stretching sequences that will help calm the nervous system and lengthen tight muscles.

Book early due to limited spots. BYO mat, pillow, and towels.

 

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