Easter Blessing Concert - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Chorale will be performing "Easter Blessing" - a choral concert of sacred and popular music - at St John's Lutheran Church at 36 Markwell Street in Kingaroy at 3:00pm this afternoon. Admission to the convert is by gold coin donation and all proceeds will go to aid the South Burnett Pantry. Everyone is welcome!
Timbertown Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
Taromeo Country Music Club Social - Blackbutt
The Taromeo Country Music Club will be holding their second bi-monthly Sunday social for 2016 at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 10:30am to around 4:00pm today. Entertainment will be provided by visiting guest artists (this month, the Bribie Island CMC). There'll also be multi-draw raffles, a lucky door prize, a licensed bar, plenty of food and refreshments and - of course! - lots of great country music and dancing. Admission is still only $5 with bottomless tea or coffee, and a great lunch will be available for a small charge too if you get peckish. Everyone is welcome! Note: Because of the Blackbutt Show, the May social will be held in June. But other socials will be held as usual in July, September and November.
Kilkivan Markets
- The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website.
Afghanistan Remembrance Ceremony - Nanango
- The Nanango RSL Sub-Branch will be holding a special Afghanistan Remembrance Ceremony at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:45pm this morning to remember all Australian troops who served in Afghanistan, and most especially those who paid the ultimate sacrifice there. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Darryl on 0466-313-685.
Blackbutt Lions Country Markets
- The Blackbutt Lions Country Markets - run on the third Sunday of every month - will be held next to the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00am until around mid-day today. The markets offer a wide range of locally produced arts, crafts and and freshly harvested foodstuffs and everyone is welcome along!
Cricket Grand Finals - Murgon
The South Burnett's 2016 A-grade cricket season will wind up today, with the Murgon Crusaders playing the second day of their 2-day clash with Wooroolin Warriors at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street. Today's match will run most of the day and spectators are very welcome. A bar and canteen will be operating as well.
Bendigo Bank Stockman's Challenge - Goomeri
- The final day of the 76th annual Goomeri Show will get underway at the Goomeri Showgrounds at the corner of Laird Street and the Burnett Highway, Goomeri from around 9:00am this morning and run through until late this afternoon. Today attention will focus on the Bendigo Bank Stockman's Challenge and four classes will be contested: Junior Horse (under 5 years), Senior Horse (over five years), Rider 12-16 Years, and Junior Rider (Under 12 years). Admission to this year's Goomeri Show is $10 for adults, children aged 13 to under 18 are $5, and under 12s free. A family pass is available for $25 for two adults and two children aged 13 to under 18. More details? Phone the Show Society on (07) 4168-4177 or visit the Goomeri Show's website.
