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Wondai Spring Garden Expo

The first day of the weekend long Wondai Spring Garden Expo will be held at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway, just north of Wondai's CBD, from 8:00am to 4:30pm today. The Expo is one of the largest gardening shows of its type in south-east Queensland and always draws hundreds of keen gardeners every September. As well as a huge range of plant and garden-related product displays, the Expo will also feature a number of guest speakers talking on a variety of gardening topics throughout the day. There'll be plenty of food and drink available, too. Admission is $5 per day or a two-day pass for $8 (under 15s free). You can get more details and/or book a stand of your own on the Garden Expo's website or by phoning Jodi on 0413-115-495.

Kingaroy Swimming Club Sign-On Day

The Kingaroy Redfins will be holding their sign-on day from noon to 2:00pm today at the WJ Lang Memorial Swimming Pool (aka the Kingaroy pool!) on the corner of William and Alford streets, Kingaroy. More information is available on the club's Facebook page

Wondai Hotel Re-Opening

The historic Wondai Hotel, at 35 Haly Street, Wondai, had a "soft" re-opening on Thursday but the big celebration of a return to trading is today! The doors will open at 10:00am. The kitchen will be open for lunch from 11:30am to 2:00pm; and for dinner from 5:00pm. There'll also be a live DJ playing from to late and the opportunity to try the Heads Of Noosa range of craft beers. More info? Phone the hotel on (07) 4168-5274.

Fun With Photos - Murgon

The new Fun With Photos group will be meeting from 9:30amthis morning at the Queensland Dairy and Heritage Museum, 2 Sommerville Street, Murgon. Both beginners and skilled photographers are invited to come along. The meeting is free but a donation of $7 is requested for the museum. To find out more, phone Liz on 0419-786-195.

Angel Flight Weekend - Woolooga

The annual two-day charity trail ride weekend to raise funds for Angel Flight will begin at 'Turavale', 3257 Bauple-Woolooga Road, Woolooga, at 8:00am this morning. The ride will cover a loop of about 23km, with smoko and lunch available along the way. Cost is $40 for adults and $25 for children (under 18). (No stallions, donkeys, dogs or carts allowed.) But the weekend is much bigger than this ... there'll also be live music, an auction, raffles and free camping. Food trucks will be on site both Saturday and Sunday night for dinner, and breakfast will also be available both days. The general public is also invited to come along and enjoy the fun! More info? Phone 0488-366-495.

Churchyard Op Shop Markets - Nanango

The Anglican Churchyard Op Shop, at the corner of Drayton and Burnett Streets in Nanango, will be open from 7:30am to around 11:30am today. There'll be stalls selling plants, craftwork, books, bric-a-brac and lots more, as well as a $3 sausage sizzle and tea and coffee for a gold coin donation. The markets are held on the 4th Saturday of every month. More details? Phone Sue on 0419-319-981.

Saturday Library Day - Maidenwell

The volunteers from the Maidenwell QCWA will be supervising the regular weekly Saturday Library Day (featuring books loaned from Kingaroy Library) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. A library day is held in the Maidenwell Hall in Pool Street every Wednesday and Saturday.

Saturday Night Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizen's club hosts bingo every Saturday evening from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. Everyone is welcome! More info? Phone Ellen on 0478-607-054.

Come & Try Dragon Boating - BP Dam

The Barambah Dragons dragon boat club invites people to try out the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing at Bjelke-Petersen Dam from 9:00am (for a 9:30am paddle-off) on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Paddles and gear will be supplied but participants should wear closed shoes that can tolerate getting wet and bring along sunscreen, water, a towel and warm clothes for afterwards. The event is free and will be followed by a gold coin donation sausage sizzle. Everyone is welcome! NB. Check the club's Facebook page as times could change due to the weather.

Yarraman Holistic Markets

The Yarraman Holistic Markets will be held from 8:00am to noon today at the Yarraman Men's Shed in Mill Street, Yarraman. The markets are held on last Saturday of every month (except December) and include local products and produce. More info? Phone Bianca 0447-343-641.

Mr Q - Kingaroy

The South Burnett's favourite party rockers Mr Q will be performing live in the beer garden as a trio at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel, on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets, from 8:00pm tonight. More details? Phone the ComPub on (07) 4162-1380.

SBEG Championships - Nanango

Today is Day 1 of the South Burnett Equestrian Group's two-day carriage driving championships being held this weekend at Nanango Showgrounds. More info? Phone 0427-632-732.

Elvis Tribute Show - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Hotel, at 19 Bligh Street, will be hosting an Elvis Tribute Performance from 8:00pm this evening. Dinner and show is $35 for a reserved dining room seat (must be booked); or have dinner in the beer garden, front bar or sports bar ($25 per head) and then enjoy the show at no cost. Or even just come for a good time and enjoy the performance! Everyone is welcome. Phone the hotel on 0447-872-028.

Kick-Arse Country - Kingaroy

Kick-Arse Country will be bringing their brand of modern country rock to the Tobruk Room at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around 10:00pm tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Pig On The Spit Night - Maidenwell

The Maidenwell Hotel's popular monthly Pig On A Spit Night will be running from 6:00pm until late this evening with live music by MISfITZ from 7:00pm to late. Guests can get stuck into more pork than they can poke a fork at, all served up with with roast potatoes, pumpkin, corn, peas, carrots and gravy. There's also free camping nearby if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4164-6133.

Nanango Dog Show

The Nanango Kennel Club is hosting a huge two-day dog show at the Nanango Showgrounds this weekend from 8:30am this morning. There will be more than 350 dogs entered in seven different categories. Visitors are welcome to come along to watch and entry to the showgrounds is free. A canteen will also be operating.

Go Getta Girls - Kingaroy

Members of the Go Getta Girls running club, for women aged over 18, meet every Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 5:30am at the wooden shed in Memorial Park, Burnett Street, Kingaroy, for a run. More info? Phone Donna on 0409-620-923 or Annette on 0407-670-084.

Dingo Creek Classic Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Country Club, on the Bunya Highway just north of the Wondai CBD, will be holding an Open Fours bowls competition this weekend with a total prize pool of $3500. There will be a calcutta at 8:00am today with games starting at 9:30am. Play will start at 8:30am tomorrow. More info? Phone Evan on 0408-066-276.

Wondai Country Markets

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and special hand-made treasures from local artisans. The BBQs will also be firing up from around 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts for 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 Wondai Regional Art Gallery on (07) 4168-5926.

Paul Red - Goomeri

Local artist Paul Red will be performing rock, country and classics at the Grand Hotel Goomeri, at 10 Boonara Street, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. More info? Phone (07) 4168-4131.

Local Music - Blackbutt

Local musicians - we don't know who! - will be playing live in the beer garden of the Radnor Hotel in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 6:00pm tonight. Entry is free. More details? Phone the Radnor on (07) 4163-0203.

Myles Dunn - Linville

Soloist Myles Dunn will be playing from 5:00pm this evening at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Nanango Men's Shed

The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango, will be open from 8:30am to around noon today for its regular Saturday get-together. The Men's Shed meets most Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0491-102-087.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their building at 5-23 Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The Men's Shed opens on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone the Men's Shed on 0477-235-429.

Kingaroy Men's Shed

The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at the old Motor Pool building off Geoff Raph Drive at Kingaroy Airport from 8:00am to around noon today. The group meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning and new members and visitors are always welcome.

Murgon Men's Shed

The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the shed next to the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday between 7:30am and 12:30pm to work on projects and new members are always welcome! Contact Dave on 0407-409-335.

Yarraman Men's Shed

The Yarraman Men's Shed at the end of Mill Street, Yarraman will be holding one of its regular get-togethers from 8:00am to noon today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed runs at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email.

Ros Gregor Parkrun - Nanango

The Nanango parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Ros Gregor Trail at Tipperary Flat next to the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Railway Parkrun - Proston

The Proston parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the former railway line and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Parkrun - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Blackbutt from 7:00am this morning. The starting line is adjacent to the Roy Emerson Museum, off Bowman Road. Runners follow a course along the former railway line and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online (it's officially called the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkrun) and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Narcotics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Are drugs a problem? NA members have been there and can help! An NA meeting is held from noon to 1:00pm every Saturday in Kingaroy. More info? Phone 1300-652-820.