Tuesday, 3rd May 2011
Bert van Manen MP, Federal Member for Forde, today announced his support of the 7th annual Opera on the Canefields event, held Sunday June 5 at the historical Heck Homestead in Woongoolba.
The event, supporting the South Coast Leukaemia Foundation, Police Citizen’s Youth Club and other local charities, has raised close to $200,000 since it first launced and lures close to 1,000 fans each year.
This year, guests will be spoilt with performances by Opera Queensland and the Canterbury College Cantabile Choir and concert band.
Pat Heck is one of the organisers of the successful event.
“The event has been running for seven years now and 2011 is looking to be our most spectacular yet,” she said.
Mr van Manen looks forward to attending the event, schedule permitting.
“It’s great to see both locals, residents from Brisbane, the Gold Coast and also interstate attending the event,” he said.
The organisers aim is to raise more than $20,000 for the two main beneficiaries and other various youth and community charities.
“I wish those involved in the event the best of luck in achieving these admiral goals in helping their community,” Mr van Manen said.
For enquiries, contact the Beenleigh information centre on 3287 1377.
