Christmas feel in Cooroy

IT’S beginning to look a lot like Christmas, thanks to a wonderful group of Christmas elves who have been hard at work for months to put together the magical community celebration that is Christmas in Cooroy.
The first sign of all this hard work appeared on Saturday when a record number of elves volunteered to decorate town.
Donning their new Christmassy green volunteer shirts sponsored by NoosaCare Inc, these dedicated volunteers put up tinsel, baubles, garland, lights and decorations throughout Cooroy in a whirlwind of activity on Saturday morning.
Richie’s Bakery and Fox and Hound Espresso rewarded them for their efforts with free coffee, tea and cold drinks which was much appreciated by all.
The next round of excitement will be on Friday 2 December with the official lighting of the Ri-con Cooroy Christmas Tree at 7pm outside the Cooroy RSL.
This year the ceremony will be even more special with stars dedicated in memory of Bill Savory, Dawn Kelly, James and Sophie McGrath, William and Jessie Cambage and Amy Payne.
There will also be carols by the Cherry Ripes at the tree this year, and there is a 100 per cent likelihood of snow flurries forecast for this year.
To top off the evening, there will be a Christmas movie, “Elf” on the library rooftop from 7.30pm.
Even more fun can be had on Saturday 3 December from 4pm with the Bendigo Bank Street Parade, the Noosa Hinterland Plumbing Great Santa Race, Cooroy Fish n Chips, Santa Sack Races and free rides, face painting and lots more free entertainment at the Christmas in Cooroy festival.
Hosted by the Cooroy Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Club of Cooroy, this event is a showcase of Christmas spirit for the region. You can get the full program and all the information at www.christmasincooroy.com.au.