2015 Murgon Music Muster
The third (and main) day of the four-day Murgon Music Muster will get underway at the PCYC complex next to the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at 8:00am this morning with a Poet's Breakfast that will last until 9:30am. This will be followed from 10:00am until late by an Invited Artists Concert with this year's featured act taking the stage at 8:00pm. The Muster is being organised by the Murgon Rotary Club and it features a wide range of country and bush balladeering talents. Lunch and dinner will be available in the grounds too, along with an indoor bar. Admission today is $25 and overnight camping is available in the showgrounds for between $6 (unpowered) and $9 (powered) per night if you want to camp over. You can obtain more details about this year's Muster, sessions, ticket prices and a list of all the artists who'll be performing on the Muster's website.
Kumbia Country Markets
The fourth Kumbia Country Markets for 2015 (run by the Kumbia Hall Committee) will be held in Bell Street and the precincts of the Kumbia Hall from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. The markets feature homemade gifts, fashions, fresh fruit and vegies, plants and crafts and a sausage sizzle will be operating too! New stallholders are always welcome ($5.50 per site, $2.20 per table). More details? Phone Desiree on (07) 4164-4171 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175
Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404
Moffatdale State School Centenary
Moffatdale State School at 892 Barambah Road in Moffatdale will be celebrating its Centenary from 9:00am to 4:00pm today with entertainment, memorabilia and food stalls. Anyone who's ever had a connection with the school in any way - either as a student, a teacher or a member of the public - is very welcome to come along and join in the celebrations. You can contact the school by phoning (07) 4168-4724 or by emailing the school, and you can get a full itinerary of today's celebrations on our website. PS: There are no EFTPOS facilities at the school, so bring cash.
Combined South Burnett Schools Performance - Kingaroy
- A combined South Burnett schools musical performance will be held at the Glendon Street Forecourt in Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. More details will be published as they become available.
Bedlam - Kingaroy
- Popular entertainers Bedlam will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755
Halloween Party - Blackbutt
A Halloween Party will be held at the Blackbutt Show Hall inside the Blackbutt Showgrounds at the end of Hart Street from 4:30pm to around 10:00pm tonight. The party will kick off with an event for very young children running from 4:30pm to 5:15pm; and then another party for slightly older children from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. A bar will open at 6:00pm and adults can then party on until 10:00pm. The event is being organised by the Benarkin State School P&C as a fundraiser and everyone is welcome.
Kingaroy Rugby League Club AGM - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Rugby League Club (aka the Red Ants) will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 2:00pm this afternoon at their club house at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Mick on 0488-625-255.
Anglican Church Trash & Treasure Sale - Kingaroy
- The Anglican Church in Alford Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Trash & Treasure Sale from 7:00am to 1:00pm today as a fundraiser. You can book a stall by phoning (07) 4162-2767.
Halloween Trick or Treat - Nanango
Tonight is Halloween, and a special "Halloween Trick or Treat" night will be held at The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) from 7:30pm to around 9:00pm tonight. Bring the kids down to see The Shed's graveyard and collect some Mardi Gras Money and treats for costumes - an ice cream van will be in attendance too. Tonight's spooky gathering is sponsored by Jane Erkens at Nanango Real Estate, Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and Councillor Barry Green, and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.
Free Junior Golf Training - Kingaroy
- A free golf training morning for juniors who'd like to take part in tomorrow's Junior 9-Hole Golf Competition will be held at the Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town, commencing at 8:00am this morning. More details from the golf club on (07) 4162-1720.
Psychic Fair - Nanango
The South Burnett Spiritualist Church will be holding a Psychic Fair at the QCWA Hall in Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 3:00pm today. Psychic readers will be attending from Brisbane, Toowoomba and Nanango and you can get a reading for $20 or a bit of healing for a gold coin donation. There'll be stalls selling crystals, clothing and other knick-knacks, and refreshments including $7 breakfasts and lunches, sandwiches and morning/afternoon teas will be available too. Everyone is welcome.
Halloween Party - Kingaroy
- The Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Halloween Party from 9:00pm until late tonight. There'll be special Halloween drinks and munchies on offer, along with live music by the Cosmic Blue Band. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-6599.
Pig On A Spit Night - Maidenwell
Maidenwell's historic Maidenwell Hotel will be holding another of their popular monthly Pig On A Spit evenings from 6:00pm until late tonight (dinner is served from 6:00pm to 8:00pm). There'll be live entertainment and lots of cold beer, as well as more pork than you can poke a stick at! Tonight's get-together is a special night to support the Variety Club's Ride For Kids and everyone is very welcome. More details? Phone Spud at the pub on (07) 4164-6133.
Nightmare On Haly Street - Kingaroy
- The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy will be holding a "Nightmare On Haly Street" Halloween-themed party from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free if you get in before 9:00pm. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380
