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Seafood Sunday - Bunya Mountains

Lyrics Restaurant at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains - just behind the Bunya Mountains General Store - will be holding their monthly "Seafood Sunday" from 11:00am onwards today (lunch will be served from around noon). The fully-licensed restaurant will be offering a 100% fresh seafood a-la-carte menu, serving seafoods obtained from the coast yesterday - and be warned! The serving sizes are h-u-g-e. However, bookings are essential because places are limited: (07) 4668-3131

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 will 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 (as well as Seafood Sunday at Lyrics licensed restaurant - see entry above), 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.

The Joy Of Christmas - Nanango and Kingaroy

The South Burnett's 2014 Christmas season will officially get underway today when the South Burnett Chorale present the first two performances of their annual Christmas Charity Concert series - which this year is called "The Joy Of Christmas". The first performance will be held at the Nanango Uniting Chuch at 44 Gipps Street, Nanango from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; and the second at St Mary's Catholic Church at 15 Albert Street in Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 7:30pm (bring along a plate of food to the evening concert for a shared community supper - all proceeds of the concert will go to the parish). These terrific concerts feature many of our region's very best singers providing stirring and heart-warming family entertainment that the Chorale's members have practiced and sweated over for months - and they do it all for local charities. Each concert lasts for around 75 minutes and admission is just $8 for adults (which includes afternoon tea or a light supper, depending on which concert you go to) while children under 12 are admitted free. If you've never been to a South Burnett Chorale Christmas Concert before (or have always promised yourself that you would), then make this year the year you start Christmas the right way by enjoying the magic only a live performance can provide. More details? Contact the Chorale on (07) 4162-1332 or send them an email.

Blackbutt Christmas Festival Concert

The 14th annual Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club Christmas Festival will kick off at the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 2:00pm this afternoon with a free Christmas Concert led by Natalie Fenton, John Harvey, the Blackbutt State School Choir and other guest artists. The Christmas Festival will continue daily until Saturday, December 6. More details? Phone Marjie on (07) 4163-0621 or email her; or Ivan on (07) 4170-0068 or email him. Note: Blackbutt's traditional Christmas Mural will also be unveiled by Blackbutt State School students today - and you can get a copy of this year's complete Christmas Festival programme by clicking here (500K PDF)

Sunday Afternoon Music - Wondai

The Wondai Hotel & Cellars in Haly Street, Wondai will be holding a relaxed Sunday afternoon of live music from 11:30am onwards today. Lunch and dinner will be available in the Cellar's restaurant and pizzas will be availble on the rear deck too. More details from the Cellars on (07) 4168-5274.

Kilkivan Sunday Markets

The weekly Kilkivan 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.

Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Club Come & Try Day

The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Club will be holding a "Come & Try Day" at their new track in the centre of the main ring at the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. The club caters for junior riders aged 4 to 16, and for motorcycles up to 80cc. Today's event is completely free, but all riders will need to wear jeans, long sleeves, gloves, a helmet and shoes with no laces. More details? Phone Simon on 0467-181-762 or email him. You can also read more about today's event on our website.

South Burnett Orchid Society Meeting - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Orchid Society will be holding their regular last Sunday of the month meeting at the South Burnett Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm onwards this aftenoon. The Society exists for orchid enthusiasts of all skill levels, and new members and visitors are always very welcome. More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4168-1695 (ahrs) or Gary on (07) 4162-8404 (ahrs) Note: Today's meeting is the group's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in January 2015.

Tableland Markets

The Tableland Hall Committee will be holding their popular bi-annual Market Day at Tablelands Hall from 6:30am to around 2:00pm today. These markets are only held twice a year and are becoming quite a crowd-pleaser with a lots of stalls offering everything from fresh produce through to coffee and tea, cakes and baked goods, plants and bric-a-brac. There'll also be a great steak sandwiches and hot chips on offer; a raffle; background music; and fun competitions for adults and children. New stallholders are also very welcome - stall fees are just $6 - and you can obtain more information about how to take part by phoning Sharon on (07) 4168-1710.

Timbertown Woodworkers Meeting - Blackbutt

The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm 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

Sunday Afternoon Darts - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Darts Association will be holding their regular Sunday afternoon Pot Luck Doubles darts competitions from 11:00am to 4:00pm at their premises at Shed 1, 18 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. A $10 playing fee applies, but that includes a great BBQ lunch. New players are always welcome - the club caters for all skill levels from novice to expert - and you can obtain more details by phoning Kurt on (0403) 400-771 (after 5:00pm) or Bianca on (0431) 954-023. Note: Pot Luck Doubles may not run on every Sunday due to other competitions, so call first to check if you really, really want to play PLD today.

Prayer For Rain - Kingaroy

A community Prayer For Rain service will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 3:00pm this afternoon. The service has been organised by the Kingaroy & District Ministry Association and everyone is welcome.

Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Sunday afternoon poker games today. Registration starts at 2:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 2:30pm. There are $150 in prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.