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2014 Relay For Life Marathon - Kingaroy

The South Burnett's annual Relay For Life fun walk will be held on the main oval at the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Steet, Kingaroy from 3:00pm this afternoon right through until 9:00am tomorrow morning. This year 43 teanms will be taking part in the all-night walk-a-thon in a bid to raise more than $100,000 for the Queensland Cancer Council. Spectators are very welcome to come along and cheer the walkers on as they march around the ring (abnd around... and around again...). The Relay's popular annual Candlelight Ceremony - held in remembrance of friends and relatives lost to cancer - will be run at about 6:30pm this evening. There'll also be food and drink stalls in the grounds if you get hungry or thirsty.

Eat Dirt Drought Evening - Murgon

A slide show evening about Murgon Baptist Church's 'Eat Dirt' Drought project will be presented today from 4:00pm at the Baptist Church Hall in Stephens Street East, Murgon. The evening will explain the 'Eat Dirt' Drought story and present photos and testimonials fr people involved in the project. A sausage sizzle and drinks will be on sale with all money raised going directly to 'Eat Dirt' Drought. RSVP to Lyn on (07) 4168-6285.

Colours Of Yarraman Festival

Yarraman's annual Colours Of Yarraman Festival will be held in Yarraman today and tomorrow. Today the Festival will kick off at the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street at 12:00 noon with a regional bowls competition (nominations are essential). In the evening, Youth Connect have organised an outdoor movie night in Errol Munt Reserve for Yarraman’s younger residents, and “The Lego Movie” will begin screening at 7:00pm. Meanwhile, older residents can enjoy an evening of music, wine and nibbles which will get underway at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street from 7:30pm. Entry is $10, which includes a complimentary glass of wine, and the evening will feature the announcment of the winners of the Colours of Yarraman Art Competition, and also the H20 Small Business Awards. Everyone is welcome and you can read more about this year's Festival on our website

Yarraman Markets

The Yarraman Progress Association's monthly Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today (ie opposite Bendigo Bank). The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282

Murgon Camera Club Meeting - Wondai

The Murgon Camera Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. Anyone interested in photography is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Ivor on (07) 4169-0180.

A-Grade T20 Cricket Competition - Murgon

The first round of the South Burnett's A Grade T20 cricket competition will be held at the Murgon Sportsgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon today. At 12:00 noon, Warriors will play Nanango on Field 1 while Services play Wondai on Field 2. This will be followed at 3:00pm by Murgon v Nanango (Field 1) and Warriors v Services (Field 2); and then at 6:00pm, Wandai will play Murgon under lights. Spectators and supporters are very welcome!

B-Grade T20 Cricket Competition - Kingaroy

The first round of the South Burnett's B-Grade T20 cricket competition will be played at various locations around Kingaroy today. At 12:00 noon, Services will play Nanango at Taabinga State School; Diggers will play Kumbia at Lyle Vidler Oval; and Barambah will play Colts at Kingaoy State School. This will be followed at 3:00pm with Diggers playing Nanango at Taabinga State School; Warriors playing Colts at Lyle Vidler Oval; and Kumbia playing Barambah at Kingaroy State School. Spectators and supporters are very welcome.

Ulysses Motor Cycle Club Meeting - Kingaroy

The Ulysses MC Burnett Branch (motto: "Grow old disgracefully") will be holding their regular 2nd Saturday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel at the corner of Haly Street and the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy from 9:00am this morning. Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome.

QCWA Young Girl's Craft Group - Kingaroy

The QCWA Young Girls' Craft Group will be holding their regular third Saturday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (just next to the RSL) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. The group is for young girls aged 10 years and older, who can learn useful crafts and home skills such as sewing, knitting, crochet, cooking, healthy eating, catering and presentation under the supervision of QCWA ladies and a supervisor. There's a small $2 charge each day to cover the cost of goods used, but all young girls are very welcome. You can obtain more details by contacting Lois on (07) 4162-3824 (or by emailing her) or Marilyn on (07) 4162-2397 (or by emailing her). Note: This month's meeting is being held a week earlier than usual; it will return to the 3rd Saturday bext month

Second Saturday Bingo - Murgon

The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding its new second Saturday of the month bingo games from 11:30am this morning (eyes down at 1:00pm - get some lunch inside you first). More details from the club: (07) 4168-1819.

Country Music Night - Hivesville

Some of the girls from the Gympie's Country Music School of Excellence will be coming to sing at the Hivesville Hotel from 6:00pm until late tonight to help them raise money to go to Tamworth next year. Apart from a great night of country music, there'll also be raffles and a sausage sizzle to raise funds for the girls too. Everyone is welcome and if you're a country music fan, it looks like being a really fun night out. More details? Phone Nicky on 0438-689-872.

One 4 The Road - Kingaroy

Popular entertainers One 4 The Road will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

Nanango Men's Shed

The Nanango Mens Shed at the corner of Stanley Road and Heathmore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays and Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-2729 or (07) 4171-0462

South Burnett Woodcrafters - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street from 8:00am to around mid-day today. The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404

Dance - Booie Hall

A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 7:30pm until around 11:30pm this evening. Music will be supplied by a local band and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Kathy on (07) 4163-2741.

Seafood Buffet - Murgon

Sakina's Seafood Buffet - which is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - will be running at the Saleyard Cafe on Gayndah Road at Murgon at 6:30pm this evening. This BYO buffet offers everything from fresh oysters to Moreton Bay bugs, crabs, prawns and cooked seafoods, but bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5701.