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Mayor's Gala Charity Ball - Kingaroy

The 2015 Mayor's Gala Charity Ball will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm until late tonight. The Ball is a major fundraiser for the Mayor's Community Benefit Fund, which distributes grants several times every year to South Burnett not-for-profit community groups who might not be able to obtain funding from other sources, and it's rapidly grown to be one of the social highlights of the region as well. Guests at this year's Ball will get to enjoy canapes and wine on arrival at the Glendon Street forecourt, followed by a sumptuous three course meal, entertainment by internationally famous ABBA tribute band Bjorn Again supported by Midnight Groove, and a charity auction with many rare and valuable items up for grabs. Tickets to the Ball are $165 per head and can be booked by phoning (07) 4189-9100.

Wondai Country Markets

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and special hand-made treasures from local artisans available from the Gallery's new "Studio" building just a short stroll across the park. The Wondai Kindergarten's BBQs will also be firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts to early bargain hunters. New stallholders are always very welcome (stall fees range from $10 with power and water available, if needed) and you can obtain more details by phoning the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or by emailing them

Charity Golf Day - Kilkivan

The annual Kilkivan Police & Business Houses Charity Golf Day - a fundraiser for motor neurone disease research - will be held at the Kilkivan Golf Club today, with a 9:30am tee-off. This is a 3-person ambrose and the $20 per person entry charge includes green fees, a great hamburger and a ticket in the multi-draw raffle, as well as access to the free sausage sizzle that will be running all day for players, family and friends. Tickets can be obtained at The Left Bank, Kilkivan News and Kilkivan Meats, and you can nominate a team and/or find out more info by phoning Bruce on 0437-021-117 or Llew on 0467-042-624. Everyone is welcome!

Fortunato Isgro - Kingaroy

Popular entertainer Fortunato Isgro 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

Two One Act Plays - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the fourth (and final) performance of "Two One Act Plays" at the Nanango Playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets in Nanango at 7:00pm tonight (plays begin at 7:30pm). The NTC's latest production features a drama ("The Knock At The Door") and a comedy ("Stroke") and tickets - which include supper at intermission - are $20 for adults and $15 for pensioners or students. They can be purchased in advance from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre in Henry Street, Nanango, or at the door before each performance, if not sold out. You can also read more about this new production on our website.

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

My Chappy Day - Kingaroy

My Chappy Day - formerly McHappy Day - will be running at McDonalds Family Restaurant at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy from 11:00am to 2:00pm today. The event is a fundraiser for Kingaroy's school chaplains as part of Chappy Week (which runs from May 17-24 this year) and part of every purchase will go to aid the cause. Local chappies will; be cleaning tables, flipping burgers or helping out at the drive-thru, and there'll also be face painting and other activities to keep children amused too.

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.

President's Cup Soccer - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Evolution Solar Football League competition will be taking a one-week break this weekend so the annual President's Cup competition can be played between the teams currently leading the points table in the Football League's three divisions. All three matches will be held at the Kingaroy soccer fields at the end of Oliver Bond Street in Kingaroy, kicking off with the 2nd Division clash between Wests and Gunners at 2:00pm; then the Women's Division match between the Nanango Panthers and Wests at 3:00pm; and then the First Division game between the Nanango Panthers and Wests at 5:00pm. Last year's President's Cup produced a great afternoon of hard-fought, fast-paced action with several upsets. A bar and canteen will be operating at the venue and admission is free. Meanwhile, junior soccer will be played at the Wondai Sportsgrounds this morning.

Saturday Afternoon Judo

The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Saturday afternoon training session at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon today. Junior classes will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, and seniors from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004

Saturday Rugby League - Wondai and Murgon

The third round of the South Burnett Rugby League's 2015 senior competition will be played in Wondai and Murgon today. In Wondai, the Wondai Wolves will play the Cherbourg Hornets at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway north of town at 3:00pm; and in Murgon, the Murgon Mustangs will play the Kingaroy Red Ants at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, also at 3:00pm. A bar and canteen will be operating at the grounds and a great afternoon league is guaranteed. Meanwhile, in junior league, Wondai will play Nanango at Wondai; Cherbourg will play Kingaroy at Cherbourg; and the Central Burnett Brumbies will play Murgon at Mundubbera, all in the morning and early afternoon. Spectators and supporters are very welcome!

Tansey Polocrosse Carnival

The annual Tansey Polocrosse Carnival will be held at the Tansey Polocrosse Fields near Tansey today and tomorrow. The Carnival attracts teams from all over the nation and because Tansey are the current state title holders, the standard of competition will be very high. Spectators are very welcome.

Shed Happens - Kingaroy

The South Burnet Shed Men will be holding their 44th meeting at the John Dundas Automotive Group's premises in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 3:30pm this afternoon. Men and young blokes will be able to inspect a large display of old and new Holden and Mitsubishi models and learn more about the amazing new techniques being used to service and monitor faults in modern cars. This meeting's special guest, country and western gospel singer Dan Vogler, will also be on hand to talk about his life and times. The South Burnett Shed Men is open to all men and young blokes and the $15 admission covers drinks, a BBQ dinner and dessert (under-15s are free). More details? Phone Nev on (07) 4162-2009 or Lester on (07) 4162-1833.

Ladies Night Out - Kingaroy

While the South Burnett Shed Men are having a meeting (see entry elsewhere on this page), Glenice Larsen will be holding a parallel Ladies Night Out for women at 19 Avocado Crescent in Kingaroy, kicking off at 5:00pm. Joy Baulch, author of "The Missing Ingredient", will be a special guest and if you're coming along, please bring a plate of finger food for a shared supper. All women are welcome. More details? Phone Glenice on (07) 4162-7130.