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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

South Burnett Open Junior Golf Classic - Nanango

The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway north of the CBD will be holding the South Burnett Open Junior Golf Classic (part of the Greg Norman Golf Foundation circuit) from 10:30am onwards today. Keen boys and girls with a registered GA handicap will be competing for over $1500 in prizes, and the $20 entry fee includes a steak burger and drink for lunch. Nominations close on the 18th November, and you can obtain more details by phoning Bill on (07) 4164-6120 or (0428) 877-551 or by emailing him.

Jest Call Me Cowboy - Wondai

The Nanango Theatre Company will be holding the third performance of their latest theatre-restaurant production "Jest Call Me Cowboy" at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:00pm this evening. This hilarious new show spoofs the cowboys and indians genre, and has been written by South Burnett playwright Judith Prior. Tickets - which include a great two course meal and the chance to win prizes - are $40 per head (or $35 per head for groups of eight or more). They can be booked by phoning Brad on (0409) 895-527. Note: Two additional performances will be held at Nanango RSL on November 29 and 30 and - by popular demand - two further performances at Kingaroy RSL on December 6 and 7. You can also read more about the show on our website.

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

South Burnett Community Orchestra Concert - Murgon

The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be performing the first of their two annual concerts at the Murgon Town Hall in Gore Street, Murgon at 6:30pm this evening (the concert begins at 7:00pm). Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students and concessions, or $40 for a family and this includes a supper. They can be obtained in advance from Kingaroy Office Central, but a limited number of tickets will be available at the door tonight. More details? Contact Claire on (0404) 137-748 or email her. Note: The final concert will be held at Kumbia Hall at 5:00pm next Saturday, November 30.

World's Greatest Shave Big Night Out - Kumbia

A Big Night Out fundraiser for the World's Greatest Shave (ie the Leukaemia Foundation) will be held at the Kumbia Hotel in Bell Street, Kumbia from 5:00pm onwards tonight. The event will feature a BBQ dinner and dessert; live entertainment; a lucky door prize; raffles; an auction; and lots and lots of shaving. Admission is $15 for adults or $10 for young people under 14. You can find out more by phoning (07) 4164-4111.

Breakfast And Brunch At Dimities - Wondai

Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai (opposite the Wondai Art Gallery) will be holding a Breakfast and Brunch Experience today in conjunction with the monthly Wondai Markets (see entry elsewhere on this page). Chef Graham and his friendly staff will be serving up all sorts of delicious breakfast and brunch treats from the blackboard menu, providing a great way to relax and take a break from the wild crush of pre-Christmas shopping in Coronation Park. As always at Dimities, you're very welcome to BYO drinks - and while a booking isn't necessary, it's always appreciated: (07) 4168-5744.

Bike Education For Adults - Murgon

The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be running the 2nd week of a 4-week "Bike Education For Adults" course this morning. Today - and over the next two Saturdays - participants will learn how to set their bike up; general bike maintenance skills; how to change gears on a bike; and how to take a water bottle out while riding. The course will run from 7:00am to 8:00am and the course fee is $5 per session (though you must be a PCYC member first). More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889

South Burnett Home Based Business Expo - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Home Based Business Group will be holding their final Expo for 2013 in Kingaroy RSL's Tobruk Room off Short Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 4:00pm today. The Expo will showcase a wide variety of South Burnett home-based businesses and there'll also be demonstrations, a major lucky door prize and a cent auction. Admission is free. More details? Phone Heather on (07) 4162-1494.

Chillaxin - Kingaroy

The Highway Christian Church at the corner of the D'Aguilar Highway and Edenvale North Road south of Kingaroy will be staging "Chillaxin" from 7:00pm to 10:00pm this evening - a night of contemporary Christian music on the big screen including artists such as Mandisa, Audio Adrenaline, Newsboys and Chris Tomlin. Chillaxin is a no-alcohol, no-drugs event, but admission is completely free and snacks and drinks will be on sale (with proceeds going to the Rickshaw Mission Project). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the Church office on (07) 4162 8160 or email them.

Dance - Booie Hall

A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00pm this evening. Music will be supplied by a local band and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Kathy on (07) 4163-2741.

Graeme Jensen - Nanango

Popular entertainer Graeme Jensen will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:00pm to 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4163-1375.

Saturday Cricket

The South Burnett's 2013-14 cricket season will enter its 6th round today. In A-Grade, Kingaroy RSL will play the Nanango Scorpions at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy while the Crusaders will play the Warriors at another venue. There won't be any B-Grade matches this weekend, though - all teams are having a bye. Spectators and supporters are very welcome.

No Frills Gallangowan Rally - Manumbar

The No Frills Gallangowan Rally will be held in the Gallangowan State Forest near Manumbar from 10:30am onwards this morning. Rally drivers will leave the Manumbar Gymkahana And Hall Association grounds on Manumbar Road at Manumbar, and return there at the conclusion of the race at around 5:40pm. This will be followed by the presentation of awards at around 6:30pm and then a social evening. 38 cars - and 76 drivers and co-drivers - are expected to take part in this year's rally, and the Hall Association are catering for at least 100 people. The rally will pass the Hall about five times during the course of the day and spectators are very welcome! Note: Because of the rally, a number of roads in the forestry area will be closed to the general public today.

Burnett Softball Festival - Nanango

POSTPONED The South Burnett Softball Association will be holding a Burnett Softball Festival at the Burnett Softball Grounds at 18 Burnett Street, Nanango today. Amongst other things, the event will feature an exhibition game by The Patriots; a junior "Come & Try" clinic; an open age OzPitch Tournament; a jumping castle; and showbags. You can obtain more details by phoning (0457) 498-084 or on the website

Hoarder's Revenge Auction Sale - Murgon

A Hoarder's Revenge Auction Sale will be held at the corner of Watt and Macalister Streets in Murgon at 10:00am this morning as a fundraiser for double amputee Shona Muckert. The sale will be an auction of anything and everything led by auctioneer Ian Newson, and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Raelene on (07) 4168-1800 or Lorraine on (0427) 231-852.

Men's Shed - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all men who'd enjoy the companionship of other men while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246.