Paluma - our village in the mist

Working Bee at the Community Centre
2024-05-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-06-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-06 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-03 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-07 14:00 - 16:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
On the first Saturday of every month, we invite volunteers to come along to the Community Centre where Wilfred Karnol will coordinate one or more activities aimed at maintaining and improving the Hall and surrounding gardens, the local walking track, or other community activity. We meet at 2 pm at the Community Hall and finish at about 4 pm with a free beer or soft drink.

Paluma History Display
2024-05-08 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-15 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-22 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-05-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Every Wednesday from March till November we open up the Community Hall and set out a variety of displays and resources that document the rich history of the region, including early settlement, construction of the range road and the heroic activities of the miners and loggers who explored the wilderness and developed its earliest industries.
Come along and have a cup of coffee or tea and chat with our local history enthusiasts.

PDCA Social Drinks in the Hall
2024-06-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-07-05 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-08-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-09-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Once a month (on the Friday night before the Village Working Bee) we open the Community Hall and the bar between 6-8 pm for residents and visitors to come and socialize and play a friendly game of table tennis or darts. Bring along some nibbles or some finger food to share if you feel inclined.

Paluma History Display
2024-06-08 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-15 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-06-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-10 10:00 - 12:00 and 4 more dates | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Every Saturday from March till November we open up the Community Hall and set out a variety of displays and resources that document the rich history of the region, including early settlement, construction of the range road and the heroic activities of the miners and loggers who explored the wilderness and developed its earliest industries.
Come along and have a cup of coffee or tea and chat with our local history enthusiasts.

Annual Wattle & Gum Bush Dance & BBQ
2024-06-22 12:00 - 16:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The annual Wattle n Gum Bush Dance and BBQ will be held at the Paluma Community Hall this Saturday, June 22nd. This is one of our most popular events of the year and there is always an eager group of dancers and bush music enthusiasts to encourage the band. The BBQ will start a 12 noon with the band commencing at 1pm.
A gold coin donation is requested on entrance
The bar will open, of course.
The Paluma Markets will commence the next day (Sunday) and will be open from 9am to 1pm

Paluma Sunday Markets
2024-06-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The Paluma Sunday Markets are held 3-4 times a year in the Paluma Community Hall. Come and browse through a range of plants, fabrics, food and souvenirs. Sausages sizzle and drinks also available.

Paluma Push
2024-07-13 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
The Mike Carney Toyota Paluma Push is one of North Queensland’s most iconic XC Mountain Bike races. It started in 2002 and is held on the third weekend of July each year. The event is an individual challenge as well as a great social ride.
Book your camping spot at the Cricket Oval and join us for live music, food truck fiesta, bonfire and beers to celebrate all things Paluma Push and mountain biking in North Queensland.

Rollingstone Art & Craft Show and Sale
2024-07-27 08:30 - 13:00 | Rollingstone Community Centre, Community Crescent, Balgal Beach, Queensland, 4816, Australia

Paluma Games Night
2024-08-17 18:00 - 21:00 | Paluma Community Hall, 55 Mt Spec Road, Paluma, Australia
Our next Paluma Games Night is on Saturday August 17th at the Community Hall starting at 6pm.

The evening will start with a sausage sizzle dinner ($3.00) at 6:00 pm with the bar also open for the purchase of drinks and Linda’s famous mulled wine. By 7:oo pm, the teams of two will have been announced and the various games will commence. These will include darts, indoor bowls, ping pong, and soccer pinball to name a few.

Previous years have proved a great success with lots of friendly participation mixed with bouts of enthusiastic competition. There are probably a few residents looking to topple the previous winners in some categories so the spirits will be high. Hope to see you there!
