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Back To Benarkin Bush Picnic

A "Back To Benarkin Bush Picnic" will be held at First Settlers Park opposite the Benarkin General Store from 10:30am this morning until late this afternoon. Guests will be able to hear the stories of early Benarkin - which was really quite an amazing place - and the $10 admission fee includes lunch, sweets, a cold drink, tea and coffee. Everyone is welcome but guests will need to BYO chairs. More details? Phone Jackie on 0438-785-009 or send her an email.

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.

Picnic In The Park - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Presbyterian Church will be holding a Picnic in the Park at Memorial Park in William Street, Kingaroy from 11:30am to 2:00pm today for an inexpensive family day out with a difference. Guests should BYO chair and food to share, and there'll be lots of fun games, Sunday school songs and a Bible storytelling session for children led by the Soul Doctor before lunch begins around 12:45pm. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-5819.

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.

Tableland Markets

The Tableland Markets will be held at Tableland Hall from 7:00am to 12 noon today. The Tableland Markets are held on the fifth Sunday of the month (ie only a few times a year) and feature a wonderful showcase of local produce, plants, bric-a-brac, handmade crafts and baked goods. As always, tea, coffee and food will be available onsite, too. Tableland Hall is just a short scenic drive north of Murgon, up in the Tablelands district, and new stallholders are always welcome. More information? Site bookings? Phone (07) 4168-6230.

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

Social Junior Cricket Match - Murgon

The Murgon & District Cricket Club will be holding a social match for juniors at St Joseph's school oval at 32 Angel Street in Murgon at 12:30pm today, along with a BBQ. Players from Kingaroy and Nanango will also be taking part, so it promises to be a really fun afternoon! All juniors are welcome but to help plan the catering, an RSVP to the Murgon & District Cricket Club's Facebook page would be greatly appreciated.

Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt

The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am 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

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

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.

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.

LMTRC Motorcycle Rally - Tingoora

The Leisure Riders Touring Motorcycle Club from Brisbane will be holding the third (and final) day of their "Back To Basics" three day motorcycle rally just off the highway on the Tingoora-Chelmsford Road at Tingoora today. The rally features limited catered food, no bar facilities, no power, no caravans (bikes only), a gymkhana and live music, all for $20 per head. Local rally enthusiasts are welcome to join in.