Mother's Day
Today is the second Sunday in May: Mother's Day. Different countries around the world celebrate Mother's Day on different days of the year because the event has many different origins. Some say Mother's Day first began in ancient Greece and emerged from a cult which was marked by the festival of Cybele (the mother of the gods) which was celebrated around Greece and the Greek colonies of Asia Minor, then later in Rome. In more modern times, Mother's Day began in the USA when it was copied from England by social activist Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War as a call to unite women against all wars. But in Australia, the day simply celebrates motherhood and thanking our Mums.
Murgon Sunday Markets
The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street, in the heart of Murgon, from 7:00am until about 12:00 noon today. The markets run on the second Sunday of each month and offer locally made crafts, foods and produce - always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stallholders are always welcome too! More details? Phone 0408-076-665.
Wondai Community Share
- A Wondai Community Share is held on the second Sunday of every month from 2:00pm at Dingo Creek Park on the Bunya Highway north of the Wondai CBD. Bring along any excess fruit, vegetables, baked goods or other household items you have to swap with others for things you need, or simply to give away. Everyone is welcome!
Harvest Share & Swap - Yarraman
- A free community produce swap is held every Sunday from 9:00am to 10:00am at The Pink Flamingo, 19 Toomey Street, Yarraman. This is an opportunity to share your unwanted produce, seeds or seedlings.
Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy
- Texas Hold'em poker games will be played at the Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street, Kingaroy, this afternoon. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
Kumbia Museum
- The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.
Free Sunday Lunch - Kingaroy
- A free community lunch is available every Sunday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at The Old Railway Station building, O'Neill Square, in Kingaroy. The Community Serving Community Meals Project is co-ordinated by the South Burnett Support Alliance and relies on volunteers from the local community.
