A historical reenactment, variety concert, vintage car procession and a supper dance are just some of the huge plans to celebrate 100 years of the Buderim War Memorial Hall on Friday and Saturday, 8-9th November.
BWMCA President Errol Richardson said the celebrations were very special, commemorating the establishment of the memorial to those who served and died to defend our values and way of life, as well as the 100 years of community events and activities held since it was built.
“The Buderim War Memorial Hall is very special – it’s at the heart of the BWMCA and the Buderim community so we have huge plans for our celebration and we hope everyone will get involved across the weekend,” Mr Richardson said.
The program for the weekend is jam-packed including:
- A variety showcase concert – “A Centenary Celebration – a spectacular line-up of Choirs, Theatre and Life Music” – presented by the BWMCA and Riley Cope Creative on Friday 8th November from 6.30pm with tickets just $27.50. Concert includes performances by the Sunshine Statesmen Choir, Buderim Male Choir, Oriana Choir and the Hot Ginger Chorus as Buderim Youth Theatre (BYTES) with shorts from their production of Legally Blonde and Cope Creative with shorts from their productions of Holy Ship and In Flight Entertainment. Acoustic duo 13 Ticks will also be performing on the deck pre-show and during intermission.
- Day of celebration at the Hally on Saturday 9th November
- 9am – Vintage car procession and re-enactment of the opening of the then-named School of Arts
- 10am – Launch of the “Living Memorial Fundraising” to raise much-needed funds for ongoing maintenance for the Hall and Pioneer Cottage History Museum
- From 10am – History & Photographic displays, showcase of BWMCA Affiliated groups, live entertainment in the Hall; and Open House in Library and Billiards & Snooker rooms
- From 11.30am – Hall verandah, lawn area and Craft Cottage – “Spirit of Buderim” Art display, Coastal Caring Clowns, face painting, food stalls, live music & buskers, plant stalls, raffles, roving MC and Sunshine FM.
- 2pm – ‘Spirit of Buderim’ Art Prize to be awarded
- Drinks on the deck & Supper Dance – a journey of music and dance from 1924 to 2024 featuring the Moreton Bay Big Band and Merrymakers Dance Club, with ‘Sunday Best’ dressed prizes – on Saturday 9th November from 6pm til late – Tickets $55 including welcome drink.
Mr Richardson said the celebrations offer something for everyone.
“The Hall is at the heart of our community spirit and we are so pleased that 100 years ago, the Hall was constructed and the BWMCA formed as a living memorial for all those who made our way of life possible.
“Bring your family and friends and enjoy all that is on offer in the way only the Buderim community can. So come– it will be a fantastic weekend.”
For the full program of events and to purchase tickets to the Variety Concert and Drinks & Supper Dance visit https://www.bwmca.com.au/100-year-hall-celebration. Tickets and information also available from the Buderim OPO.
To stay up to date with all BWMCA activities you can follow them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/buderimwarmemorialcommunityassociation.
