89th Annual Murgon Show
The gates will open at Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at 6:30am this morning and piping hot breakfasts will start being served up in the Cattleman's Bar for the second (and main) day of the 89th Annual Murgon Show. This year's Show will feature a big range of horse and cattle events and things will move into full gear from 8:00am onwards with judging for a bumper field of stud cattle; led steers; prime cattle and poultry. There'll also be a giant Dog Show and a top line-up of musical entertainment along with a big rodeo (from around 7:00pm); an animal nursery; a Ute Muster; a Fashion Parade; a bumper Sideshow Alley; pavilion and trade exhibits; a photography display; and all the fun of a great Aussie fair! The year's Murgon Show will be officially opened at around 1:30pm in front of the grandstand by former Murgon Mayor Bill Roberts, and there'll also be a spectacular fireworks display mid-way through the evening at around 6:30pm. Admission to the Show is $12 for adults; $8 for pensioners and students with ID cards; $3 for primary school students; or $32 for a family (2 adults plus dependent children). Pre-school age children are admitted free. More details? Phone the Murgon Show Society on (07) 4168-1427.
St Patricks Day Dinner At Captain's Paddock
- Captains Paddock Vineyard at Millers Road in Booie will be holding a St Patricks Day Dinner at their cellar door from 6:00pm onwards this evening. Apart from great food and wine, members of the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be performing "A Touch of Ireland" during the night too. Tickets to the dinner are $35 per head but seating is strictly limited, so you'll need to book if you want you be certain of getting in: (07) 4162-4534.
Shave For A Cure - Yarraman
Believe Shave For A Cure will be holding their big annual fundraiser at Yarraman's Royal Hotel today, with activities kicking off at 11:00am and running until late. There'll be an open mic, a great BBQ, hair shaving and colouring (of course!), showbag giveaways for children, face painting, 20 bumper meat tray raffles, a quilt raffle and a whole lot more. Special guest Rowan Edwards will be putting in an appearance during the day to belt out some songs, Donna Louise Moore will be singing as well, and the Believe team will be selling their CDs for just $10, with 100% of sales going to World's Greatest Shave. This looks like a really fun day out for the whole family and everyone is welcome along! More details? Phone Donna on (0457) 206-354 or send her an email.
Bruzz - Kingaroy
- Popular South Burnett entertainers Bruzz 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
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
St Patricks Day Dinner - Kingaroy
- Accents Restaurant at 30 Alford Street in Kingaroy will be holding a 4-course St Patricks Day Dinner at 6:30pm this evening in honour of Ireand's patron saint (St Patricks Day falls tomorrow). In addition to the dinner there'll be live music and singing - musicians will be playing outside on the footpath from 4:00pm - and patrons are welcome to dress in Irish costumes too, if they like. Tickets are $60 per head and you can obtain more details and/or make a booking by phoning Accents on (07) 4162-2990.
Seafood Smorgasbord - Wondai
Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street, Wondai will be holding another of their popular third Saturday of the month all-you-can-eat Seafood Smorgasbords from 6:30pm this evening (dinner starts at 7:00pm). Cost is $35 per head (BYO) and since these dinners are usually a sell-out, bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5744
Nanango Computer Club Meeting
- The Nanango Computer Club will be holding its regular fortnightly meeting at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 1:30pm and 4:00pm this afternoon. The club caters for computer enthusiasts at all skill levels and welcomes anyone interested in learning more about computers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You can attend the first two meetings for free - after that, annual membership is $10 - and there's a $2 fee per meeting to cover coffee and cake. Meetings are held fortnightly on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. More details? Contact the club's Secretary on (07) 4163-1262 or send an email
Cooranga North Campdraft
- Cooranga North on the Kingaroy-Jandowae Road south of Kumbia (turn off from the Bunya Highway) will be holding its annual Campdraft from early this morning until late this afternoon. Admission is 100% free for spectators. More details? Phone Courtney on (07) 4668-6840.
Oliver Children's Auditions - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be staging the musical "Oliver" for their 2013 production at Kingaroy Town Hall, and today they're holding auditions for children and young people aged 7 to 17 to be in the show. A lot of children attended last week's auditions but the SBMC still need a lot more (it's a b-i-g show!). Auditions will be held from 12:00 noon today at the SBMC Shed located at the rear of the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street in Kingaroy. Children don't need to have anything prepared - just come along (the auditions are pretty low-key and a lot of fun).
St Patricks Weekend - Kingaroy
- The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Haly and Glendon Streets, Kingaroy will be holding a "St Patricks Day Weekend" with live music tonight (and also tomorrow) along with special $12.50 Irish dishes at the pub's servery. Entry is free if you get in before 9:00pm, otherwise a $5 late fee applies. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.
Saturday Junior Rugby League
- Junior rugby league matches kick off for 2013 today: Wondai Wolves v Nanango Stags (at Wondai); and Kingaroy Red Ants v Blackbutt Timbertowners (at Kingaroy). Spectators and supporters are very welcome.
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.
