FRASER Coast community groups are set to share in more than $22,000 in Council festive grants, helping to light up small towns and bring Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebrations to life.

Cr Phil Truscott said the grants had been approved under Council’s Festive Events and the Small Township Festive Decorations programs.

“The Christmas-New Year period is such a joyful time, and we’re thrilled to support Fraser Coast’s smaller communities decorate and brighten their towns to spread some Christmas cheer,” he said.

“These grants also enable clubs and not-for-profit organisations to host much-loved community events such as carols by candlelight, Christmas markets and family fun fairs.

“Council is committed to creating connected communities through our places, spaces and people; our grants programs help achieve that. It’s all about building better communities together.”

Council will put together a list of community Christmas events happening across the region on its website at https://www.frasercoast.qld.gov.au/festive-events Community groups or not-for-profit

organisations planning a community event can email helpdeskcommunications@frasercoast.qld.gov.au with the event date, time, location and details if they would like to be included on the list.

The following local groups have received Council grants

•      Burrum Heads Christian Community Church, Burrum Heads Carols by Candlelight, $620.

•     Toogoom and District Community Association, Toogoom Christmas Fair, $1,000.

•     Fraser Coast Hospice Association, Tree of Light, $1,999.09.

•     Burrum District Community Centre Association, Howard Twilight Christmas Market, $2,000.

•     Burrum Heads Community Association, Burrum Heads Community Christmas party,$500.

•     River Heads Progress Association, River Heads Christmas Lights, $1,000.