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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

Bush Dance - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Kindergarten will be holding a Family Bush Dance at Kingaroy State School's sports hall from 5:00pm until 9:00pm tonight. There'll be fun and dancing for all with a bush band, food, soft drinks, raffles, Lucky Door and Best Dressed prizes. Tonight's event is a major fundraiser for the Kindy, and everyone is welcome. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children or $30 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children). More details? Phone the Kindy on (07) 4162-1187 or 0418-786-764 or send them an email.

Kingaroy Swimming Pool Re-Opens

RESCHEDULED: The Kingaroy Swimming Pool - which has been undergoing extensive repairs over the winter months - will re-open to the public today for the 2015-2016 swimming season. In response to public requests, the refurbished pool will have shade sails over the Toddler's Pool and the grassed area. Note: The re-opening of this pool was set back to November 4 due to the installation of new processors at the Gordonbrook Water Treatment Plant, and the need to conserve water for a week while this was being carried out.

Comedy Night - Wondai

Fancy a good laugh? A Comedy Night featuring the outrageous Steady Eddie and four other hilarious stand-up comedians will be held at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:00pm to around 11:30pm this evening. The evening is an annual fundraiser for the Wheatlands State School P&C, and last year's event was an outstanding success (though it's strictly for adults only). Tickets are $40 per head, which includes 3 courses of great finger foods, and a licensed bar will be operating too. There'll also be buses running from and back to Murgon and Proston for those who'd prefer not to drive. You can obtain more details and/or book tickets by phoning Kieran on (07) 4168-9873.

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

Cheese & Sourdough Bread Workshops - Yarraman

Two separate 3 hour workshops on making cheeses and sourdough bread will be held at the Yarraman Over 50s Club in Emmert Street, Yarraman today. The first workshop, which will run from 9:30am to 12:30pm, will explain how to make feta cheese, cultured butter, ghee, yoghurt, kefir, kefir cheese and sour cream. And the second workshop (2:00pm to 5:00pm) will show how to make brie cheese from cow's milk, as well as delicious sourdough bread. Both workshops will be presented by Elisabeth Fekonia (pictured), an award-winning accredited permaculture teacher. Each workshop costs $60, but if you book in for both the total cost is $110 and lunch will be included. There'll also be cheese and yoghurt cultures available ($5 each); kefir grains ($10); a home cheese making DVD ($35); and a book on fermentation ($25). For more details and/or bookings, send an email.

Girl Guides Family Portrait Photo Fundraiser - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Girl Guides will be holding a weekend-long Family Portrait Photo fundraiser at their hut in Mant Street, Kingaroy today and tomorrow. Mini Marvels Photography will be shooting family portraits by appointment, and for $35 you'll receive a free 8x10 mounted fine art print along with your portrait (other packages and photos are also available). You can make an appointment for a photo shoot and/or find out more details by phoning Carmel on 0437-537-208.

Trivia Night - Bell

The Bell Junior Show Committee will be hosting a Trivia Night at the Bell Showgrounds from 6:30pm until late tonight (questions start at 7:30pm). Play will take place in teams of 4 or 8 for $10 per player, and there'll be a licensed bar, some nibbles provided (bring your own plate if you want more) and raffles throughout the evening, along with on-site child minding. For team registrations, phone Casey on 0429-057-644 or Todd on 0407-321-871. Everyone is welcome!

2015 Smithfield Golf Day - Proston

The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road at Proston will be holding their 2015 Smithfield Golf Day today. his year there'll be two events - a 9 Hole Individual Stroke for men and women with a shotgun start at 8:30am, followed by a BBQ lunch; and a 9 Hole 3 Person Ambrose with a shotgun start at 12:30pm, followed by a BBQ dinner. Admission is $15 for either competition (which includes one meal) or $20 for both competitions (which includes both meals). All non-golfers will be given handicaps of 17 and there can be no more than one person with a single figure handicap per team. All RSVPs and nominations need to be made to Smithfield: (07) 4168-9104 or Rob on 0448-619-348.

Strewth - Kingaroy

Popular entertainers Strewth 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

Pancake Cooking Demonstrations - Kingaroy

Chef Jason Ford will be holding pancake cooking demonstrations at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy from 7:00am to 10:00am this morning to raise awareness or World Polio Day (today) and the Taabinga Rotary Club's work to get a polio-free world. Jason will be demonstrating how to make pumpkin, buttermilk and paleo pancakes, and sharing his tips and tricks on how to get a perfect result every time.

Meet & Greet - Wondai

The Wondai Lions Club will be holding a Meet And Greet for new and old residents at the Lions Pavilion inside the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway north of the CBD from 2:00pm to 4:30pm this afternoon. There'll be a free afternoon tea and live music on offer, and everyone from Wondai and its surrounding districts is very welcome. You can read more about today's get-together on our website.