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Fathers Day

Today is the first Sunday in September: Fathers Day, the counterpoint to Mothers Day and probably the one time of the year that thoughtful children make their Dad breakfast in bed, get him his Ipad so he can read the Sunday news and then stay well out of his hair for at least an hour or two (especially if he was out celebrating last night). If you want to give your Dad a special treat today there are several fun things happening around our region you can take him along to - and there's sure to be something to please him no matter what his interests. Here's what they are:

Fathers Day Breakfast Buffet - Kingaroy

The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy will be running an all-you-can-eat Fathers Day Brekkie Buffet from 8:30am to 11:30am this morning. Tickets are $25 for adults or $15 for kids and all of them will go into a raffle draw for a Fathers Day hamper. However, a booking is essential. You can make one on the hotel's website

Father's Day Camp Oven Lunch - Ballogie

Here's something different! Award-winning camp oven chefs The Bait Layers will be hosting a Fathers Day Camp Oven Lunch at 45 Wonga Crescent in Ballogie from 11:00am today. For $35 per head (or $17.50 for children under 12 - under 5s are free) guests can enjoy a great camp oven lunch and dessert, billy tea and coffee, live entertainment from Natalie Fenton, outdoor games, the opportunity to paint Dad's portrait and a lucky door prize. To help plan the catering, though, bookings are essential. You can book tickets online or phone 0499-818-049 for more details.

Open Mic Jam Session & Social Bowls - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Bowls Club in Crescent Street, Kilkivan will be holding a free Open Mic Jam Session from 12:00 noon to around 4:00pm today. The club's bar and hot food will be available from noon, and barefoot social bowls will be happening on the greens from around 1:00pm (green fees for this are $8 for adults or $4 for students). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 5484-1270.

Grooving In The Gardens - Nanango

The South Burnett Regional Council will be presenting the second of three free, monthly "Grooving In The Gardens" concerts at Ringsfield House at 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango from 11:00am to 2:00pm this afternoon. Guests can bring along a picnic lunch and a blanket or folding chairs and enjoy a concert by country band The Gidgee Pickers. More details? Phone the Council on (07) 4189-9100.

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

Off The Grid Lifestyle Expo - Goomeri

The second (and final) day of the annual Off Grid Lifestyle Expo will be held at the Goomeri Showgrounds in Laird Street, Goomeri from 8:00am to 4:00pm today. The Expo will feature displays and demonstrations of off-grid energy and water technologies along with traditional crafts like cheese-making, bread-making, weaving and spinning, pottery and carpentry - often reusing, recycling and repurposing existing items to reduce waste. There'll, also be information and displays on farming alternatives such as permaculture, aquaculture, hydroponics, native plants, seeds and seed saving, bee keeping, plants (including fruit and nut trees) and bush tucker. Admission is $10 per day or $15 for the weekend (U16s are free), and more information is available on the Expo's website.

Heritage Nanango Playfest

The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the third (and final) day of their 3-day 2023 Heritage Nanango Playfest at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 8:30am (when doors open) to around 12:30pm this afternoon. The day will begin at 9:00am with a final session of three plays (Roof House, In The Blood and Birthday Surprise) which will be followed by the announcement of this year's winning plays at around 12:30pm. Tickets to today's session are just $10 per head and they can be booked online but they'll also be available at the door unless sold out.

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.

Birdy's Open Day - Wondai

The Wondai Golf Club on the Bunya Highway north of Wondai's CBD will be hosting its Birdy's Open Day competition today - a two person ambrose with nominated partners. Green fees are $15 per person and names need to be in by 10:30am for a shotgun start at 11:00am. The competition is open to all golfers and non-golfers and there'll be trophies for the winners. More details? Phone Brad on 0437-185-025 or Marilyn on 0438-685-126

Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy

CANCELLED: 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. Note: Because of Father's Day, today's poker games have been cancelled. But they will return as normal next Sunday.

Sunday High Tea - Wondai

Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai (opposite the Wondai Regional Art Gallery) will be hosting a high tea from 10:00am to noon this morning. Tickets are $18 per head but bookings are essential so Chef Graham can plan the catering. You can reserve high tea seats by phoning him on (07) 4168-5744.

Eleven Dollar Bills - Linville

The Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville will be celebrating Fathers Day with The Eleven Dollar Bills, who'll be performing over lunch and into the afternoon in the beer garden. They'll be followed at 4:00pm with a pizza and chip dinner. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Fathers Day In The Vineyard - Moffatdale

Clovely Estate's cellar door at 91 Steinhardts Road in Moffatdale will be celebrating Fathers Day with live music from Rewind, wood-fired pizzas, the Phat Wag van, gin and wine tastings and deluxe gourmet platters. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-4788.

Fathers Day Lunch - Wondai

Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai (opposite the art gallery) will be running a $30 per person Fathers Day Lunch from noon today. Bookings are advisable: (07) 4168-5744

Chris Weller - Kingaroy

South Burnett entertainer Chris Weller will be performing in the beer garden of the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon today. The hotel will also be offering a Fathers Day Lunch, but bookings are advisable if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4162-1055.

Linville Markets

The Linville Progress Association will be holding their monthly markets in George Street, Linville (down from the Linville Hotel) from 7:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature great BBQ breakfasts and lots of fresh produce, home-made foods, crafts and bric-a-brac and run on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome and potential new stallholders should phone Gail on 0402-845-186 for more information.

Fathers Day Lunch & Dinner - Kingaroy

Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be serving up a Fathers Day Lunch and an identical Fathers Day Dinner in their bistro today, offering a choice of four mains ranging from $12 to $38. Everyone is welcome but bookings are advisable: (07) 4162-1755.

Fathers Day Lunch - Kingaroy

The Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy will be running a Fathers Day Lunch today. You can find out more and/or make a booking by phoning the Carra on (07) 4162-1055.

Fathers Day Lunch - Moffatdale

Dusty Hill Vineyard at 80 Waterview Drive in Moffatdale will be serving up a Fathers Day Lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm today. However, bookings are advisable if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-4700

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.