Hivesville Country Markets
The Hivesville Country Markets will be held at the Hivesville Sports Grounds from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. These family friendly monthly markets are held on the 4th Sunday of every month, and feature a variety of stalls including fresh local farm produce, plants, crafts and lots of food. There'll also be mini auctions running throughout the morning and there's plenty of free parking in the grounds. New stallholders are very welcome too, and you can obtain more details by phoning Trish on 0459-493-511.
Kilkivan Railway Markets
- The weekly Kilkivan Railway 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.
Timbertowns Woodworkers - 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
Freshwater Open - Boondooma Dam
The final day of the weekend-long Freshwater Open fishing competition will be held at Boondooma Dam today. This is a team fishing competition where no more than four rods can be in use at any time, and the only permitted fishing techniques are cast and retrieve or trolling. The Freshwater Open offers prizes for the most fish caught; the biggest Bass; the biggest Golden Perch; and the longest fish. There'll be a morning round today, followed by the final weigh-ins. There are also food and drink stands for participants and spectators running throughout. More details? Phone the Lake Boondooma Tourist Park on (07) 4168-9694.
Storm Recovery BBQ - Kumbia
- The South Burnett Regional Council and BIEDO will be hosting a free Storm Recovery Community BBQ at the Kumbia Memorial Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 3:30pm to 7:30pm this afternoon. The BBQ is for the benefit of people who suffered damage in the Boxing Day and New Year's Eve storms and in addition to the chance to meet and talk with other storm victims in an informal setting and enjoy a great BBQ dinner, the event will also provide information about what resources and support is available to help residents with their storm recovery efforts. Note: A second community BBQ will be held at Mondure Hall next Sunday.
Finding Dory - Kingaroy
A special screening of the popular Pixar animated comedy Finding Dory will be held at Kingaroy's Satellite Cinema in Short Street at 10:00am this morning. The screening is a fundraiser for Kingaroy's RSPCA and tickets to the film are just $10. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Sally on 0418-711-368.
Sunday Poker - Kingaroy
- Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755
Sunday Golf - Nanango
- The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway north of town will be holding their Men's Carnival today, with shotgun starts at 8:00am and 12:30pm. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463.
Bows & Beats Music Workshop - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be holding the second day of a two-day, RADF-funded music workshop program for intermediate to advanced string and percussion players, led by visiting tutors Gwyn Roberts (strings) and Jeff Jarrott (percussion). Less confident musicians are welcome to observe.
Today's workshop will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy. Cost is $25 for participants (which includes morning and afternoon tea, but BYO lunch) or $10 for observers. More details? Phone Caz on 0418-847-067 (AHrs)
South Burnett Orchid Society - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Orchid Society will be holding their regular monthly meeting at CTC's rooms at the South Burnett Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm to around 3:30pm this afternoon. The Society exists for orchid enthusiasts of all skill levels and meets on the last Sunday of every month except December. New members and visitors are always very welcome. More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4168-1695 (ahrs), Gary on (07) 4162-8404 (ahrs) or Linda on 0429-634-637
Sunday Bingo - Wondai
- Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297.
Kumbia Museum
- The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.
BSMX Coaching Day - Kingaroy
- CANCELLED: The South Burnett Junior Motorcycle Club will be holding a BSMX coaching day from 9:00am to noon this morning at their track behind Kingaroy airport. Course fees are $60 and you can book a place by phoning and/or find out more information by phoning Ben Schodel on 0410-690-392. Note: This event was cancelled at 6:00pm on February 23 due to rain. It will be held in March on a date to be determined.
Swim-A-Thon - Murgon
- The Murgon Amateur Swimming Club will be holding a Swim-A-Thon at the Jubilee Swimming Pool from 8:00am to 11:00am this morning as a fundraiser. The event is open to individuals and teams, and you can find out more details and/or register by phoning Lori on 0407-670-612.
