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Scots In The Bush Festival - Boondooma

The third day of this year's Scots In The Bush Scottish and Celtic Festival will be held at Boondooma Homestead at 8262 Mundubbera-Durong Road at Boondooma today. The Festival - the largest of its kind in Queensland - features Scottish pipe bands and dancers, folk singers and poets as well as Scottish food, games and much more. Everyone who loves Celtic culture are invited to come along and listen to the skirl of the pipes, the beat of the drums and the swirl of the kilts! Special guests this year include Australian Celtic Women, Brian Letton, Clyde Cameron, Hervey Bay Pipe Band, Maryborough Musos Ukulele, Moreton Celtic Fiddle Club, Mouldy Haggis, Noosa & District Pipe Band, Rum City Highland Dancers, Celtic Cowboy, Murrumba Pipe Band, Celtic Crossover, Toowoomba Caledonian Pipe Band & Burnett Celtic Pipes & Drums; plus poets Paddy O'Brien & Gary Fogarty. Tickets can be booked on Boondooma Homestead's website.

Tasman Trickshots - Yarraman

The Royal Hotel in Yarraman has a big Friday night planned with a live show by Tasman Trickshots (ie. Dillon Pitchford), a professional billiards trick shot player based in Yarraman who has qualified for the World Artistic Pool Championships in early October. The show will start at 6:00pm. More info? Phone (07) 4163-8219.

Blackbutt Coffee & Chat

Blackbutt women (and visitors) are invited to drop in to Coffee Therapy in Sutton Street, Blackbutt, for a friendly chin wag. The get-togethers are held every Friday morning from 11:30am.

Blackbutt History Morning

The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will be holding a History Morning from 9:30am today at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road. This month's get-together will host a talk by Yarraman resident Anthony Manchee about his 40-year career as a helicopter pilot. Everyone is welcome and morning tea will be available for just $5. More details? Phone the Museum on 0493-761-985, send them an email or visit their Facebook page.

Last Player Standing Social Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Country Club hosts a "Last Player Standing" social bowls afternoon every Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (although players can join in at any time!). Cost is $10 per person which includes a free sausage sizzle. The bar is open and everyone is welcome. More info? Phone Cheryl on 0418-442-434.

Amber Goldsmith - Kingaroy

Local singer/songwriter Amber Goldsmith will be playing in the bistro at the Carrollee Hotel, 4 King Street, Kingaroy, from 7:00pm tonight.

Women's Soccer - Kingaroy

Another game from the South Burnett Women's Football competition will be played this evening at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy. At 6:15pm, Kingaroy Easts v Barambah. The canteen will be open with hot food, cold drinks and snacks and spectators are invited to come along and show your support!

DJ BR4Z3 - Kingaroy

DJ BR4Z3 will be spinning discs from 9:00pm tonight in the Sports Bar at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel so bring along your dancing shoes! The hotel is located on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets. More details? Phone the ComPub on (07) 4162-1380.

The RocknRollaBillys - Kingaroy

The RocknRollaBillys will be performing in the Tobruk Room at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Gather & Grow - Nanango

South Burnett CTC will hold "Gather & Grow" activities for over 18s from 9:30am to 11:30am today at the Nanango Neighbourhood Centre, at 41A Drayton Street. Today's activity is making bird feeders. Bookings essential. Phone (07) 4162-9084.

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Chi Gung Yoga - Wooroolin

Qigong yoga classes are held every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am at Wooroolin Hall in Alexander Street (Bunya Highway). For more information, phone Zenko on 0490-334-212.

RSL Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Graham House Fit & Fun Class - Murgon

Graham House, at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon, runs a free Fit & Fun Class every Friday morning in the Activity Room from 9:00am to 10:00am. The low-pressure workout will be followed by a free morning coffee! More info? Phone (07) 4169-8400.

Murgon Ukulele Group

The Murgon Ukulele Group meets every Friday at the 55 Million Years Ago Museum, 73 Macalister St, Murgon, from 10:00am for tuning, followed by a lesson at 10:30am by Charles Neville followed by a cuppa and a chat. Cost is just $5. More info? Call Doug on 0466-974-483.

Fit & Fun Weekly Class - Murgon

A Fit & Fun class is held every Friday morning from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Uniting Church Hall, 55 Gore Street, Murgon, for all ages and fitness levels. Cost is just $5 which includes coffee and nibbles. More info? Phone Doug on 0466-974-483 or Elaine on 0435-167-934.

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - Proston

The Proston Golf Club, on Brigooda Road, Proston, will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. Bookings for dinner are essential (before 1:00pm!) and can be made online More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds rally classes from 6:00pm and dog obedience classes from 7:00pm every Friday night at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango (weather permitting, check Facebook for cancellations).

Wooroolin Line Dancers - Wondai

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding a line dancing class in Wondai from 10:30am to 12:30pm today at the Lutheran Hall, 37 Edwards Street, Wondai, for improvers and intermediate dancers. Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low-income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $50 or $35 options to select food and the other items.