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 of mother-worship which was marked by the festival of Cybele (the mother of the gods). The Festival of Cybele was held 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 mothers. And if you'd like to give your own Mum a big "Thank You!" today, here's how you can do it in the South Burnett:
Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm 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
Murgon CBD Markets
- The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street, 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
Mother's Day Classic Fun Run - Kingaroy
- The not-for-profit Kingaroy running club Go Getta Girls Inc is organising a special four kilometre fun run (or walk!) today to help raise funds for breast cancer research. The fun run is being held in conjunction with a nationwide community event, "Mother's Day Classic", which for the past 10 years has been encouraging communities to celebrate Mother's Day and at the same time raise funds for cancer research. The fun run will begin at the Go Getta Girls’ shed in Memorial Park, Kingaroy, at 7:00am. To register, visit the Mother’s Day Classic website.
Mothers Day Champagne Breakfast and Lunch - Tingoora
- The Tingoora Hotel on the Bunya Highway at Tingoora will be holding a Mothers Day Champagne Breakfast from 9:00am to 11:00am this morning (ie a free glass of bubbly for adults with a big breakfast); and following it up with a Mothers Day Lunch from 12:00 noon. Bookings are advisable: (07) 4168-5150.
Mothers Day Roast Lunch - Murgon
- The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding a special Mothers Day Roast Lunch from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm today. Bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat, though: (07) 4168-1819.
Mothers Day Buffet - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be holding a $25 per head Mothers Day Buffet from 12:00 noon to 2:30pm today (children under 12 are $10). There'll also be live entertainment from Love 2 Me from 11:00am to 3:00pm. Bookings are advisable: (07) 4162-1755.
Mothers Day Smorgasbord - Wondai
- Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding a special Mothers Day Smorgasbord from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm this afternoon. The cost is a modest $15.00 per person for a really great feed (BYO) but bookings are essential if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4168-5744
Mothers Day Lunch - Booie
- The Booie Bello Vista Restaurant at the corner of Haydens and Schellbachs Roads at Booie will be holding a Mothers Day Breakfast from 8:00am this morning; a Mothers Day Brunch at 10:00am; and a Mothers Day Lunch from 12:00 noon onwards. Bookings for any session are advisable: (07) 4162-7632.
Mothers Day Jazz At The Ridge - Booie
- Sunny Ridge Gardens at 118 Couchmans Road in Booie will be holding a Jazz Afternoon from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. Local musician Matt Phillips will keep guests entertained with live music and you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the gardens, taking in the views and enjoying time with friends. A cover charge applies and wine, cheese platters, coffee and home-made desserts will be available. Tables are limited, though, so you'd best book to be certain of a seat. Phone Kathy on (07) 4162-7090 or send her an email
Mothers Day Lunch - Hivesville
- The Hivesville Hotel in Main Road, Hivesville will be holding a 3-course Mothers Day Luncheon from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm today. Bookings are advisable: (07) 4168-9876.
Nanart Arts Festival - Nanango
The second - and final - full day of Nanart 2012 (the 12th annual Nanango Arts Festival) will be held in and around the environs of the Nanango Cultural Centre at the corner of George and Drayton Streets, Nanango from 9:00am to 3:00pm today. Throughout the day Nanart's extensive art, photography, sculpture and craft exhibition will be on view inside the Cultural Centre while a variety of craft and food stalls will dot the lawns outside, along with roving musicians and arts-related displays. You can get more details about it - or anything else connected with Nanart - by phoning Lois on (07) 4163-3448 or through the Festival's website.
Kilkivan Campdraft - Kilkivan
- The second (and final) day of the annual Kilkivan Campdraft will be held at Kilkivan showgrounds from 6:30am this morning until around 1:00pm this afternoon. Today will see lots of action in the Open and wonmen's eventsp. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators and food and drink will be available in the grounds. More details? Phone Donna on (07) 5484-1252
Kingaroy Garden Club Meeting
- The Kingaroy Garden Club will be holding their regular second Sunday of the month meeting at Marie Klein's home at 10 Patrick Street in Kingaroy from 12:00 noon onwards today. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Cathy on (07) 4163-6645.
Sunday Markets - Kilkivan
- The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032
