BBQ & Boogie - Blackbutt
Blackbutt will be celebrating Queensland Day (which fell on June 6) with a big "BBQ & Boogie" day at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road all day today. From 11:00am to around 2:00pm they'll be holding a "Live & Local" session where local musicians and performers while provide the entertainment while guests chow down on a great free lunch and soft drinks. This will be followed from 2:00pm to 6:00pm by an afternoon dance with Sunshine Coast band "The Rockin' Bodgies", a best-dressed Rock & Rollers competition, plus more free food and soft drinks (a licensed cash bar will also be operating). Everyone is welcome and thanks to the State Government, admission is free too!
Murgon CBD Markets
- The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets offer locally-made crafts, foods and produce and are always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stall-holders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Richie on (07) 4168-1915 or 0427-133-408.
Wondai Sprints
The second (and final) day of the weekend-long Wondai Sprints sprint car races will be held at the Wondai Industrial Estate off the Bunya Highway just north of Wondai's CBD today. Race time trials will be held from 9:00am to 3:00pm, and there'll also be a Show and Shine held on the sports oval adjacent to the racetrack, with judging take place between 9:00am and 12:30pm and trophy presentations at 1:00pm. Over a hundred entrants have nominated for the Sprints in classes including historic, touring cars, sports sedans, racing cars and special interest, and food and drink will be available in the grounds. A one-day pass for spectators is $15, but under 14s are free.
Kilkivan Railway Markets
- The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website.
Open Mic Afternoon At The Palace - Nanango
The Palace Hotel at 77 Drayton Street in Nanango will be holding an Open Mic Jam Session from 2:00pm to around 6:30pm this afternoon, hosted by Mr Q. Anyone is welcome to put their name up on the blackboard and - when their turn comes - perform up to 25 minutes of originals or covers. All PAs, guitars and drums will be provided by Mr Q. There'll also be a BBQ raising money for Beyond Blue and Ride for Life if you get peckish. Everyone is welcome along for a great afternoon of live music and family fun! More details? Phone Tony on 0439-077-681.
Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
Nanango Kennel Club Obedience Trial
The Nanango & District All Breeds Kennel Club will be holding the second (and final) day of their weekend-long Obedience Trial at the Nanango Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango from 8:00am to around 1:00pm today. The competition is open to dogs registered with Dogs Queensland, but members of the public are welcome to come along and see the dogs show their obedience and Rally O skills. Catering will be available at the grounds all day, too. More details? Phone Vyvyan on (07) 4163-1953 or send an email.
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 Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.
Tarot Card Workshop - Blackbutt
- Studio 4 in Coulson Street, Blackbutt will be holding a beginners level Tarot Card Workshop at 1:00pm this afternoon. Workshop fees are $35 per head, which includes 2 information booklets containing the meanings and the symbols within the cards; 2 handy cheat sheets; 1 scroll and 1 white candle. The workshop is limited to 8 participants and you can obtain more details and/or book a seat by phoning Jodi on 0402-558-819.
4BBB Men's Stableford - Nanango
- The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway north of Nanango will be holding a 4BB Men's Stableford from 6:00am this morning as a qualifier for 4BBB Match Play. Competition fees are $5. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463.
Sunday Poker
- Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755
