Nanango Cup Race Meeting - Nanango
The Nanango Race Club will be holding their annual XXXX Gold-Carrollee Hotel Nanango Cup Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of Nanango from 10:00am to around 5:00pm today - always one of their biggest meetings of the year. Today's races will have a "Classic Black and White" theme and everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best black and white outfits to be in the running for some great Moffatdale Ridge Fashions Of The Field prizes. There'll also be a "Blessing Of The Jockeys" ceremony to mark the start of a new racing year, official Premiership Presentations and a whole lot more! The race club's popular Pink Champagne Bar will be serving up platters all day as well if you fancy a bite; a licensed bar and BBQ will be operating under the extended covered area; the race club canteen will be open for sit-down dining; children will be well catered for with entertainment; and there'll be plenty of bookmakers and an on-course tote available in the betting ring to take your wagers. A lot of people also like to use the Nanango Cup Race Meeting for get-togethers and parties, and you're welcome to picnic on the lawns or even bring your own marquee if you like. This will be a 5-race meeting and buses will be running to the races from Kingaroy's Carrollee Hotel (at noon) and Glendon Street Bus Depot (12:15pm), and the Nanango RSL at 12:30pm. The meeting usually gets into full swing around 12:30pm, but gates will open at the track at 10:00am so go-getters can get a head start on that all-important socialising. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for pensioners (under-15s are free) and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4163-2346 or email her. PS: If you've never been to the Nanango Cup Race Meeting before, you can get an idea of what a fun day out they are by reading our report of last year's Nanango Cup meeting.
Relay For Life Dinner With The Captains - Kingaroy
The annual Relay For Life "Dinner With The Captains" - one of the highlights on the South Burnett's annual social calendar, and a big fundraiser for the Queensland Cancer Council - will be held from 6:00pm onwards tonight at Kingaroy Town Hall (the dinner starts at 6:30pm sharp). This year's event will be addressed by Australian sporting legends Allan Border (pictured at right), Libby Trickett and Tommy Raudonikis. Guests at this semi-formal soiree will get to enjoy a gourmet three course dinner, and a cash bar will be operating too. There'll also be a great auction of sporting memorabilia which includes several rare items by Don Bradman, amongst many others. Seats at this year's $80-per-head dinner have almost competely sold out, but you can see if any are still left by phoning (07) 4169-0700.
Neil Duddy - Nanango
- Popular country rock entertainer Neil Duddy will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:30pm to 11:30pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4163-1375.
South Burnett Woodcrafters - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street from 8:00am to around mid-day today. The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.
Nanango Country Markets
The Nanango Show Society will be holding their regular monthly Country Markets at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street from 6:00am to around 12:00 noon today. As usual, the markets will feature a wide variety of craft stalls, new and used goods, plants, poultry and pets. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and routinely attract 320 to 420 stallholders. But new stallholders are always very welcome too! More info? Phone the Market Co-Ordinator on (0427) 631-273 during business hours.
Saturday Night With Sax Appeal - Wondai
The South Burnett's very own "Sultan Of Sax" Tom McKenzie will be playing at the Wondai Hotel & Cellars in Haly Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight. Dinner will be available in the Cellar's restaurant from 6:00pm onwards and pizzas will also be availble on the rear deck too. More details or bookings: phone the Cellars on (07) 4168-5274.
Dance - Tablelands Hall
- A dance (and dance lessons, if you need them) will be held at Tablelands Hall from 6:30pm until late tonight (supper is served at 6:30pm; dancing will follow afterwards). The dance will feature old time and new vogue numbers and admission includes the supper. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for high school students and $2.50 for anyone else. Everyone is welcome!
Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bowls 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
Smooth & Groove - Kingaroy
- Popular entertainers Smooth & Groove 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
Dance - Inverlaw Hall
- A dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by Commodore and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a big Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on (0459) 228-882.
