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South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Speedway Club will be roaring into life this afternoon and evening with their third outing of the 2012-13 season - and it looks like being h-u-g-e. Tonight's feature race will be Round 3 of the National Super Sedan Series, with drivers from WA, SA, Tasmania, NSW, Victoria and a red hot field of Queenslanders tackling the 400m clay way for the biggest night of Super Sedans seen at Kingaroy Speedway since the USA Test matches back in the 1990s. But there'll also be thrilling white-knuckle clashes between Street Sedans, Junior Sedans and Lightning Sprints all on the program, as well as a fun appearance by Santa Claus and a fireworks spectacular that should be something else again. Gates will open at 2:00pm and the first pedals will slam into the metal at 4:30pm. Admission is $25 for adults; $15 for pensioners and students; or $65 for a family pass (2 adults and up to 3 students) - but under-12s can get in for free. Everyone is welcome! PS: You can read more about tonight's meeting on this page of our website.

Blackbutt Community Christmas Carols

Blackbutt's annual Community Christmas Carols service will be held at the Anglican Church in Gladys Street, Blackbutt from 6:00pm onwards this evening (carols start at 6:30pm). The Schwarze Family will be special guest performers to lead the singing and there'll also be a sausage sizzle and drinks available - but you can BYO chair, rug or even your own food if you prefer. The event is completely free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-1393.

Friendship Markets - Kingaroy

The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 6:30am to around 12:00pm today. The markets feature an array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls and new stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Doug on (07) 4162-7300.

Friendship Dance - Kingaroy

The monthly Friendship Dance will be held at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 7:30pm this evening, with music supplied by The Soulmates. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for high school students and there'll be a raffle, a lucky door prize and lucky spots too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Craig on (0417) 808-296 Note: Tonight's dance is the final one for the year, and if you wear a Christmas outfit Santa could be persuaded to visit (!!!). Monthly dances will resume in February 2013.

Christmas Sale Party - Kingaroy

The Nimue Art Gallery in King Street, Kingaroy (just next to the Carrollee Hotel) will be holding a Christmas Sale Party from 6:30pm onwards tonight - partly to thank patrons who came to the Gallery's many exhibitions during the course of 2012, and partly to launch a Christmas Art Sale (just in time for Christmas!). If you're part of the South Burnett's arts scene this is a great way to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and possibly score a few bargains to boot. You can obtain more details by phoning Cherry at the Galley on (0409) 622-772.

Dance - Manumbar Hall

A "mostly old time" dance will be held at Manumbar Hall from 8:00pm until late tonight. Music will be supplied by Mark's Music and there'll be the usual raffles and prizes. In addition, Santa will be putting in an appearance this evening to determine who's been naughty or nice. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for high school students and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Sheryl on (07) 4168-8107.

Debbie Robertson - Kingaroy

Popular entertainer Debbie Robertson will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1755

Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowling 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

Saturday Cricket

South Burnett cricketers will be playing the eighth round of this year's 2012-13 cricket season at a variety of locations around the region today. In A-grade, the Nanango Scorpions will play Murgon Crusaders at the Nanango Sportsgrounds; while the Warriors will play against Kingaroy RSL at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy. And in B-grade, Colts will play Kumbia and Murgon Magic will play Kingaroy RSL at the Murgon Sportsground; Diggers will play Wondai at Wondai Sprtsground; and Barambah will play Warriors at Murgon High School. All matches get underway at 12:00 noon and spectators and supporters are very welcome! Note: Cricket will be taking a break over the next two weeks for the Festive Season. But matches will resume with Round 9 on Saturday 5th January 2013.

Block Party - Kingaroy

A Block Party will be held at Rogers Drive in Kingaroy today. It will feature a jumping castle for children; face-painting; a sausage sizzle; karaoke; children's games; and $8,000 in prizes from participating retailers for adults. CROW-FM 90.7 will be providing a live outside broadcast, but to be in the running for any prize you'll need to be on-site when it's drawn.

Arthur Nettelfield - Maidenwell

Popular country rock performer Arthur Nettelfield will be performing at the Maidenwell Hotel in Maidenwell from 6:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4164-6133.

What's On At The Wineries This Weekend

The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine

Rural Kids & Bubs Markets - Nanango

POSTPONED: The first-ever "Rural Kids & Bubs Markets" will be held at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 8:30am to around 1:00pm this morning. Because most goods at the market are pre-loved, you'll be able to buy or sell maternity wear, baby & kids' clothes, toys, prams, strollers, nursery furniture, car seats, etc at prices that can be as much as 80% below retail prices. This means that expectant and new mums can buy the essentials they'll be needing at an affordable price. However, there'll also be new goods on offer for extra special Christmas gifts, as well as a sausage sizzle and drinks on sale. Admission is just $2 per adult (kids are free) and you can obtain more details by phoning Maxine on (07) 4163-3350 or (0410) 136-013, or by visiting the market's Facebook page. Note: Due to heavy stallholder commitments in December, this event was postponed on December 11th to February or March 2013. A new date for these markets will be advised in due course.