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Goomeri Lions Christmas Carnival

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The Goomeri Lions' popular annual Christmas Carnival will be held at the Goomeri Showgrounds from 5:00pm until 8:00pm tonight. The carnival will feature live music, a bar and canteen plus novelty stores. There'll also be a jumping castle and face painting for the kids plus a visit by Santa Claus at 7:00pm. The evening is being supported by the Goomeri State School P&C and the Goomeri Show Society. Everyone is welcome and admission is free!

Orana Hilltop Markets - Kingaroy

The Orana Lutheran Complex at 24 MacDiarmid Street in Kingaroy will be holding their annual Orana Hilltop Markets from 8:00am to around noon this morning in the complex's grounds. The markets will feature a wide range of stalls selling anything from local produce, home-made baked goods through to craft items, clothing, giftware, gardening supplies and bric-a-brac. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Orana on (07) 4162-6555.

South Burnett Community Orchestra Concert - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be holding its annual end-of-year concert at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, from 7:00pm tonight (doors open at 6:30pm). "From Stars To Serenades" will feature music from Star Wars, Titanic, La La Land and more - and just a touch of Christmas! Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase on the evening but you can also order a delicious supper box prepared by JC Catering (order online before November 26). Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students or $50 for two adults and two children. Tickets can be booked online, purchased at Kingaroy Office Central in Haly Street, or at the door on the night.

Handel's Messiah - Nanango

The Toowoomba Philharmonic Society is bringing Handel's Messiah to Nanango again! The concert, at the "Little Cathedral In The Bush", ie. Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Alfred Street, will have 80 choristers, orchestra members and soloists from around the Darling Downs and South Burnett. The concert will get under way at 2:00pm and run until about 4:45pm. Tickets are $45 (or $35 concession) and can be booked online

Community Hall Christmas Dinner Dance - Manumbar

The Manumbar Hall committee will be hosting a dinner-dance from 5:30pm this evening at the hall at 3873 Manumbar Road. There'll be prizes for the best-dressed Christmas character, a lucky door prize and raffle. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for high school students (younger children are free) which includes a roast dinner and dessert. RSVP by November 21 to Nicole on 0409-753-991 or Sheryl on 0407-170-747.

Dear Santa, Keep The Lights On - Wondai

Louise "the Diva" Winton will be bringing Amarina Dean to life this afternoon at Dimities Cottage Café in Haly Street, Wondai. The original production tells the story of a glamourous former starlet facing the challenges of memory loss. The show, which runs from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, includes some favourite Christmas songs along with the multimedia storytelling. Tickets are $40, which includes afternoon tea, and can be booked online

Celtic Cowboy - Linville

Celtic Cowboy will be performing live at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 4:00pm this afternoon. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Cream Of The Crop Sale - Coolabunia

Aussie Land & Livestock will be running its annual Cream Of The Crop sale from 10:00am today at the Coolabunia Saleyards on the D'Aguilar Highway, 8km south-east of Kingaroy. More info? Phone (07) 4162-2233.

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 Dave Lynch and SallyAnna7 from 7:00pm to late. As a bonus, check out the vehicles from the Classic Landcruiser Club of Qld which will be parked outside the pub! 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.

Bingo Buzz - Nanango

Saturday morning bingo will be held today at the Nanango Cultural Centre, on the corner of Drayton and George Streets. Doors open at 10:00am with eyes down at 11:00am. Bring your friends for a fun day playing bingo!

Rufus Jack - Kingaroy

Popular local rockers Rufus Jack will be performing live in the beer garden at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel, on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets, from 7:30pm tonight, with DJ BR4Z3 in the Sports Bar from 9:00pm. More details? Phone the ComPub on (07) 4162-1380.

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 the last Saturday of every month (except December) and include a harvest exchange, produce, plants, gifts, handmade items and live entertainment. More info? Phone Bianca 0447-343-641.

Brad Sorensen - Kingaroy

Rock 'n' roll entertainer Brad Sorensen will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm tonight in the Tobruk Room. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

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.

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.

Car Boot Sale - Ballogie

CANCELLED The Ballogie Community Association is holding a car boot sale from 3:00pm to 5:00pm today at the Ballogie Community Block (on the Chinchilla-Wondai Road, opposite the Seiler Road turn-off). There'll be children's activities and food available. Come along and sell your unwanted items and connect with the Ballogie community. More info? Contact the association by email

Wooroolin Line Dancers

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding a line dancing class at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin from 9:00am this morning. Cost is $10. Beginners are welcome!

South Burnett Cricket

The South Burnett Cricket Association senior and junior games will be played today at locations across the South Burnett. In the Junior Stage 2 competition, Murgon v Kingaroy Cobras at Taabinga State School; and Kingaroy Kookaburras v Nanango 2 at River Road Oval, Kingaroy. In Stage 3, Kingaroy v Murgon at Lyle Vidler Oval, Kingaroy. All junior games start at 8:00am. In Round 8 of the Senior competition, Kingaroy Services v Wooroolin Warriors at Taabinga State School; Murgon Diggers v Nanango Scorpions at Murgon Showgrounds; and Wondai Wolves v Saints at Wondai Cricket Ground. All South Burnett Senior games start at 12:30pm. In the Gympie A Grade competition, Wooroolin Warriors will take on Valleys at Lyle Vidler Oval, Kingaroy; and Murgon Crusaders will play Gympie Colts at Murgon Showgrounds. These games begin at 12:30pm.

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.

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.

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

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.

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed walk/run from 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.