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The Waterhole Rocks - Nanango

The second day of the three-day Waterhole Rocks rock 'n' roll campout weekend will roar into life at the Nanango Showgrounds at 7:00am this morning and continue on until late tonight. The new festival is devoted to all things associated with 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll. This includes hot rods, custom cars, vintage caravans, driving games and dance lessons, all backed up by a slew of local and imported rock 'n' roll acts. Today these will include singer-composer Bobby Ricks, the Atomic Cruisers, South Burnett Elvis impersonator Jeff Hancox and singer Debbie Robinson, and the incredible Catfish & The D-Jays (which includes drummer Johnny Purser from Johnny O'Keefe's original backing band). A bar and canteen will be operating throughout, and tickets to today's sock hop are $15. Camping will also be available at the Showgrounds for $25 per person and then $8.50 per person per night if you want to camp on site. Everyone is welcome, and the Festival will rock on right through until late tomorrow afternoon. More details? Phone the Nanango Show Society on (07) 4163-1273 or Terry on (07) 4163-1999 or 0409-496-167.

Wondai Caulfield Cup Race Meeting

The South Burnett Race Club will be holding their annual Wondai Caulfield Cup Race Meeting at the Wondai race track from around 12:00 noon today (the first race leaves the barriers at 1:30pm). The theme of today's meeting is "Wondai Cup At The Royal Wondai Race Course" and guests are encouraged to dress to this theme to be in the running for prizes. As usual, the meeting will feature an on-course TAB; live telecasts of Brisbane and interstate races; a vigorous betting ring; a great BBQ and bar and a Punters Podium. There'll also be Lucky Race Book prizes of free betting vouchers; prizes for the best-dressed ladies and gents in a Fashions Of The Field competition; and fun at the Lady Luck Cocktail Bar. Today's meeting will feature 5 races and buses will be leaving the Fitzroy Hotel in Nanango at 12:00 noon and the Kingaroy Hotel at 12:30pm for visitors from the south; Proston's Golden Spurs Hotel at 11:30am and the Hivesville Hotel at 11:45am for western visitors; and the Murgon Newsagency at 12:30pm for northern visitors. More details? Phone the race club on (07) 4168-5530.

Kingaroy Red Ants 20-Year Reunion

Today the Kingaroy Red Ants are celebrating 20 years (very nearly to the day) of the last time the Ant Army gathered together to relive former glories, rekindle friendships from yesteryear, tell tall stories and inflame passions in the way that only rugby league can. And they'll be doing it with a giant 20 Year Reunion Celebration in the heartland of Kingaroy rugby league, the T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street. Gates will open at approximately 4:00pm and the main speeches and a stand-up buffet will get underway at 6:00pm, followed by a great night of socialising and dancing (but turn up early so you can to relive the history that's been gathered in the new clubhouse). This fun event is for everyone that has ever been involved in Junior and/or Senior rugby league in Kingaroy. And since it only happens every 20 years, you'll be in for a very loooooong wait if you miss it. Tickets are $50 per head and you won't get in without one - but you can get them by emailing the club or phoning Mick on (0488) 625-255 or Wendy on (07) 4162-3533. Remember: memories may have faded and frames may have altered (mainly larger) but your skills are better!

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 a local band. 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

Kingaroy Rotary Jewellery Auction - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Rotary Club will be holding their 2nd annual Jewellery Auction at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening as a fundraiser for bathroom renovations at the South Burnett Private Hospital. Around 100 pieces of new and pre-loved jewellery will go under the hammer at tonight's auction. Most have no reserve price and many will sell for less than 30% of valuation - so it's a great opportunity for jewellery lovers to help a good cause and snag a terrific bargain at the same time. Viewing begins at 6:00pm and the auction will start at 7:00pm. Tickets are $10 per head (which includes a glass of champagne on arrival and finger foods at interval) and a bar will be running as well. You can obtain tickets from any Kingaroy Rotary member or by phoning Liz on (07) 4162-7576, but they'll also be available at the door. Everyone is welcome!

South Burnett Community Orchestra Concert - Kumbia

The South Burnett Community Orchestra Concert will be performing a BBQ dinner concert at the Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia at 5:30pm this evening. Tickets for this show need to be purchased from Kingaroy Office Central at 163 Haly Street in Kingaroy (ie no tickets will be available at the door). More details? Phone Wendy (07) 4164-2010 (bhrs).

Saturday Cricket - Kingaroy, Nanango, Kumbia and Wondai

After a few weeks of warm-up T20 matches, the South Burnett's 2012-13 cricket season will officially get underway today with all-day A-grade matches in Kingaroy and Nanango; and B-grade matches in Kumbia, Kingaroy and Wondai. In A-grade, the Wooroolin Warriors will play Kingaroy RSL at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy while the Murgon Crusaders will play Nanango at the Nanango Sportsground in Burnett Street, Nanango. And in B-grade, Kumbia will play the Murgon Colts at the Kumbia Sportsground off the Bunya Highway, Kumbia; Kingaroy RSL will play Murgon Magic at Taabinga State School in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy; the Murgon Diggers will play Wondai at the Wondai Sportsground off the Bunya Highway, Wondai; and the Wooroolin Warriors will play Barambah at Kingaroy State School in Alford Street, Kingaroy. Spectators and supporters are very welcome!

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

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

Karaoke Night - Wondai

The South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s Singles Social Group will be holding a Karaoke Night at the Warana Hotel at 42 Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:30pm until late this evening. Everyone is welcome to this fun night of singing and dancing and admission is free. More details? Phone Geoff or Sue on (0468) 694-438 or email him. You can also find out about the group's other social events on their website.

Kingaroy Writers Association Open Day

The Kingaroy Writers Association will be holding an Open Day at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Youngman and Alford Streets in Kingaroy from 1:00pm to around 3:30pm this afternoon. The event will feature the launch of "Tapestry Of Tales", a new book of short stories by local writers, and many of the authors will be on hand to discuss their work. There'll also be a free afternoon tea on offer, as well as information about the club (which meets twice a month). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Geoff on (07) 4162-1885.

Stolzenberg Brothers - Wondai

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

Seafood Smorgasbord - Wondai

Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street, Wondai will be holding another of their popular monthly 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

Variety Fun Dance - Blackbutt

A Variety Fun Dance will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 2:00pm this afternoon through to 9:00pm this evening. The dance will feature Old Time, Rock & Roll and Line Dancing, along with games to play (and dancing lessons too, if you need them). Music will be supplied by the Taromeo Band and others - and at 7:00pm the ladies from Maya Bellydance will ber putting on a dancing show of their own (!!!). Admission is by gold coin donation and there'll also be a multi-draw raffle, lucky door prize, and free tea & coffee (BYO drinks). A plate to share for supper great would be greatly appreciated too. All profits from the Variety Dance will go to the Nukku Nook and everyone is welcome! Need more info?? Phone Annette on (07) 4163-0290

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.

Debbie Robertson - Kingaroy

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

Satursay Night 3 DJ's Party - Kingaroy

The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Haly and Glendon Streets in Kingaroy will be holding a "Three DJ's Party" tonight, with three different DJ's spinning the platters (including New World Sound from the Gold Coast and the South Burnett's very own DJdirex). 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.

Silk Painting Class - Kingaroy

Here's something different! The Nimue Art Gallery in King Street, Kingaroy (immediately next to the Carrollee Hotel) will be running a two day silk painting class led by artist Cherry Coultis from 10:00am to 4:00pm today and tomorrow. Some materials will be provided and the costs of the workshop plus materials is yet to be advised - but you can find out more details, get a materials list and make a booking by phoning Cherry Carroll at the Gallery on (0409) 622-772 or by emailing her.