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South Burnett Autism Support Group Trivia Night - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding their annual Trivia Night at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:45pm onwards this evening (the first questions get asked at 7:00pm sharp). Guests are encouraged to come in fancy dress (this year's theme is the Olympics). Come dressed as your favourite sporting star, or as a commentator, referee, mascot etc. As well as great prizes there'll also be a multi-draw raffle running throughout the night. Tables will be made up of groups of eight and while a light supper will be provided at half-time, you should BYO drinks and nibbles to keep you going throughout the rest of evening. Tickets are $10 per head. You can obtain them in advance by phoning Tracey on (07) 4162-9731 or Tina on (0417) 010-292 or by emailing her.

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.

Wild West Community Bush Dance - Wondai

Here's something different! The Wondai Kindergarten will be holding a Wild West Community Bush Dance at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight as a fundraiser. Guests are encouraged to dress up in their best Wild West outfits to be in the running for prizes for the best-dressed couple and best-dressed boy and girl. There'll also be live entertainment, a really great supper, a raffle (with flight tickets as first prize) and a licensed bar operating all evening. Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for concessions, $8 for young people and under-5s are free. You can also get a family pass (2 adults and 2 children) for $40. Tickets can be obtained in advance from Bunya Realty at 17 Scott Street in Wondai or by calling Jane on (0411) 118-510 - which will really help the Kindy plan the catering - but they'll also be available at the door tonight. Everyone is welcome! PS: You can also get a PDF copy of the Bush Dance poster to print off and paste on the fridge as a reminder by clicking here.

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 Mark's Music. 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

South Burnett Rugby League

The 9th Round of the South Burnett Premier League will be played at Cherbourg, Nanango and Wondai this weekend. In Cherbourg, the undefeated A-grade Cherbourg Hornets will clash with the Kingaroy Red Ants at Jack O'Chin Oval in Cherbourg at 3:00pm this afternoon in what looks like being the match of the day between this season's leaders. In Nanango, the improving Stags will defend their home turf against the Blackbutt Timbertowners at the Nanango Sports Ground at 4:00pm in a last-ditch effort for both teams to secure a berth in the 2012 semi-finals; while in Wondai, the Wondai Wolves will take on the Murgon Mustangs at the Wondai Sports Grounds in the A-grade game at 3:00pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome! PS: Cherbourg and Kingaroy U6s/8s will play at Cherbourg at 9:30am; U10s at 10:30am; U12s at 11:30am; U14s at 12:30pm; and U16s at 1:30pm. Wondai and Murgon juniors will follow a similar timetable at Wondai. Meanwhile, Nanango will play Central Burnett and Blackbutt in the junior matches at the Nanango Sports Ground. Murgon and Kingaroy U18s will be at Salter Oval in Bundaberg.

Monster Cent Sale - Yarraman

The Yarraman Kindy will be holding a Monster Cent Sale today as a fundraiser. More details will be published as they become available, or you can phone Bronwyn in the meantime on (07) 4164-6134.

South Burnett Soccer

After a mid-season break last weekend, the 8th round of the Evolution Solar Soccer League will be played out in Kingaroy and Murgon today. In Kingaroy, the 2nd division Nanango Panthers team will take on Wests at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street at 2:00pm. This will be followed by the women's division where Nanango will clash with Wests at 3:15pm; and then the 1st division match between the Nanango Panthers and Wests at 5:00pm. Meanwhile in Murgon, 2nd division Gunners will play Barambah at the Murgon Soccer Grounds at 2:00pm. This will be followed by a clash between the the Gunettes and Barambah in the women's division at 3:15pm, and then the first grade game between Gunners and Barambah at 5:00pm. This weekend's junior matches, meanwhile, will be played at the Nanango Soccer Grounds. Games will commence at 8:00am this morning for all junior divisions and continue on into the afternoon. This is the final week for juniors at this venue - after a break for school holidays, they'll be switching to Kingaroy when they return on July 14th. Spectators and supporters are most welcome!

Wayne Nettle - Kingaroy

Popular entertainer Wayne Nettle will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

Danny B - Kingaroy

Popular Brisbane DJ Danny B (pictured at right) will be spinning the platters at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight. Danny B has never been seen at the Commy before, and has been brought to the region by DJdirex. Admission is free if you get in by 10:00pm or $5 if you're late. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

Blue Care Annual Door-Knock - Kingaroy & Nanango

The Blue Care Nursing Service will be holding their annual door-knock in Kingaroy and Nanango today to help raise funds for their South Burnett services. Blue Care is a not-for-profit organisation that assists older preople and people with disabilities, and all donations of $2 and above are tax-deductible. Blue Care will also have a fund-raising stall at today's Friendship Markets in Kingaroy (see entry further above).

Tarong Power Station Overhaul Finishes

The scheduled overhaul of Unit 4 at Tarong Power Station will conclude today. The next scheduled overhaul begins October 5. The regular overhauls at Tarong not only ensure the power station runs at peak efficiency but also provide a boost to the local economy.

Stolzenberg Brothers - Wondai

The evergreen Stolzenberg Brothers will be performing at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from6:30pm until late tonight. The Stolzenbergs will be playing hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Admission is free and the club's kitchen will be open from 6:00pm for dinner. More details from the club on (07) 4168-5297.

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

Trash & Treasure Sale - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Christian Life Church at 10 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be holding a big Trash & Treasure Sale outside the church from 7:00am until 12:00 noon this morning. Admission is free, and if you want to sell a bit of treasure yourself phone Pastor Danny on (07) 4163-6653

South Burnett Home-Based Business Expo - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Home Based Business Group will be holding an Expo in the Kingaroy RSL's Tobruk Room off Short Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 4:00pm today. The Expo will showcase a variety of home-based businesses and there'll also be a variety of demonstrations, door prizes, live entertainment from Val Matthews and Bobby Ricks and a Cent Auction. Incredibly, admission is free. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1494.

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

$10 Hydrobaths - Nanango

The Nanango Scouts will be offering $10 pet hydrobaths outside the Nanango Vet Surgery at 104 Drayton Street, Nanango from 8:00am to 1:00pm this morning as a fundraiser for the troop. There'll also be a sausage sizzle on offer so you can chow down while your pet's being cleaned up. More details? Phone Shirley on (07) 4163-7455.