Calamity Jane - A Musical Western
The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be presenting their last performance of the musical "Calamity Jane" at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy this afternoon from 1:00pm. Calamity Jane based on the non-historical story of a real US frontierswoman and her association with Wild Bill Hickok. The musical is an adaption of a 1953 Warner Bros film of the same name that starred Doris Day. Tickets to see Calamity Jane are $30 for adults or $20 for students/concessions and they can be booked online or purchased at the door.
Hivesville Devonshire Teas
- Hivesville's QCWA are celebrating their 101st birthday this year, and the branch will be opening the doors at their rooms in Main Street from 7:00am to noon this morning to offer visitors Devonshire Teas and boutique-style coffee plus plants, crafts and general bric-a-brac items - the perfect complement to the Hivesville Markets just across the road. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a delicious morning tea and/or browse for a bargain.
Bunya Mountains Markets
The monthly Bunya Mountains Markets will be running at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains today. The markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally-produced fresh produce, arts and crafts and they'll be operating from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Local cafes like Poppies On The Hill and The Bunya Mountains Cafe will be offering special Market Day menus and morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas, and walking trail maps will be available from both cafes, the Bunya Mountains General Store and market stalls if you'd like to take a walk through the adjoining National Park. More details? Phone (07) 4668-3126.
Hivesville Country Markets
The monthly Hivesville Country Markets will be held at Memorial Park (opposite the Hivesville Hotel in Main Street) from 7:00am to around noon this morning. These family-friendly 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. New stallholders are very welcome, too!
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 Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.
Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy
- Sunday afternoon Texas Hold'Em poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 1:30pm 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.
Archery Crafters Encampment - Nanango
- The Barambah Bowhunters and Field Archers Association is hosting a traditional archery national muster this weekend at their grounds on Bow Hunters Road (off the D'Aguilar Highway, just south of Nanango). There will be awards for arrow craftsmanship as well as the opportunity to learn traditional skills. More info? Phone Perry on (07) 5432-4341.
Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt
- The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome.
Wondai Country Club Golf
- The Wondai Country Club, next to the Wondai Sportsgrounds on the Bunya Highway, will be holding an 18-hole competition today for golfers and non-golfers. Tee-off will be at 11:00am. Cost is $15 per person. For more info, phone 0423-032-290.
Sunday Sesh With Natalie Fenton - Nanango
Popular South Burnett vocalist Natalie Fenton will be performing in the courtyard at the Commercial Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango from 11:30am to 2:30pm today. There's no admission and the hotel's bistro will be open for lunch. More details? Phone the Commercial on (07) 4163-1208.
Community Pickleball - Woolooga
- Woolooga Community Hall is hosting community pickleball every Sunday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the hall at 8 Thomas Street, Woolooga. Everyone is welcome to come along, including beginners. All equipment is provided at the court, so just bring water!
Free Sunday Lunch - Kingaroy
- A free community lunch is available every Sunday from 12:30pm to 1:30pm at The Old Railway Station building, O'Neill Square, in Kingaroy. The Community Serving Community Meals Project is co-ordinated by the South Burnett Support Alliance and relies on volunteers from the local community.
