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Mothers Day

Today is the second Sunday in May: Mothers 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 that Mothers 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, and 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 war. But in the UK and Australia, the day simply celebrates motherhood and thanking our Mums. And if you'd like to give your own Mum a big "Thank You!" today, here's how you can do it:

Mothers Day Classic Fun Run & Walk - Wondai

The annual Mothers Day Classic Fun Run and Walk - a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation - will be held at Wondai today. Registrations will start behind the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street at 8:00am and will be followed by a warm-up at 8:45am. After this, runners can set off on either a 4km or 8km run along the South Burnett Rail Trail, and walkers can undertake a 4km walk. The Wondai Lions will be on site to serve up breakfasts, and there'll also be a multi-draw raffle. All participants are encouraged to wear pink and a fun morning out is guaranteed. Entry fees are $25 for adults and $10 for children or concession card holders. The Classic usually draws up to 300 participants every year, and you can read more about it and see photos of previous Classics on our website.

Mothers Day Lunch - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Douglas and Muir Streets, Blackbutt will be marking Mothers Day with $20 two-course Mothers Day Lunch from around noon today, along with a complimentary glass of wine. However, places are limited so a booking is essential: 0418-101-932.

Mothers Day Lunch - Murgon

The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be offering a three course Mothers Day Lunch from noon today for $30 per head, where every mum receives a surprise gift. You can make a booking by phoning the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Piggy In The Middle Farm Tour & Lunch

A "Piggy in the Middle Farm Tour" followed by a special Mother's Day Lunch will be held at 94 Batts Road, Kilkivan from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. The tour will provide an opportunity to meet farmers and take a behind the scenes farm tour, learn more about sustainable farming practices, see where your food comes from and how it is raised as well as enjoy eating some delicious farm fresh produce. The tour will be followed by a Mothers Day Lunch where all guests will be able to get a free family portrait shot as a memento of the day. Tickets are $25 for adults, $10 for children aged 5-16 or $60 for a family of four and they can be booked online if not sold out.

Nine Hole Par 3 Fun Day - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road, Blackbutt will be running a Nine Hole Par 3 Fun Day from 9:00am to around noon this morning. This will be a 3 person ambrose and both golfers and non-golfers are welcome to take part. Afterwards, there'll be $2.50 hot dogs available for lunch. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-0180.

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.

Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt

The Timbertowns 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

Sunday Poker - Kingaroy

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

Sunday Bingo - Wondai

Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297.

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.