Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Art Gallery in Haly Street (opposite the peanut silos) will be opening their November exhibition with a wine and cheese tasting at 10:30am this morning. This month the gallery will be hosting the third outing of their annual "South Burnett On The Wall" exhibition - and showcase of where many of the region's best artists are at right now - and it features works in painting, photography, paper tole, hand-women rugs and more from 36 different South Burnett artists. After this morning's opening the exhibition will remain on display from 9:00am to 4:30pm on weekdays and 10:00am to 4:00pm on weekends until the end of the month. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! You can also read more about this exhibition on our website.
Castra Bus Linen Party Fundraiser - Murgon
- A Lorraine Lea linen party will be held at the Castra Recreation Room at 2 Cooper Street in Murgon today (1:45pm for a 2:00pm start). The linen party is being organised by local Lorraine Lea consultant Rose Maquire, and 20% of today's sales will be donated towards Murgon Rotary's current appeal to buy a new bus for Castra. The $10 admssion includes a great afternoon tea and there'll also be raffles, lucky door prizes and loads of fun. Everyone is welcome! More details from Rose on (0407) 033-453.
An Evening With Jeff Hancox - Blackbutt
The South Burnett's very own Elvis (aka Jeff Hancox) will be performing at a special fundraising evening at the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 6:30pm until late tonight. Jeff's show will be raising funds to outfit him for the next annual Elvis competition - not cheap! - and tickets to tonight's show are just $10. A licensed bar will be operating too. Everyone is welcome!
Pathway 2 Hope BBQ and Linen Party - Kingaroy
- Pathway 2 Hope will be celebrating their recent appointment to charity status with a breakfast BBQ at their premises at 30 King Street in Kingaroy at 7:00am this morning, followed by a Linen Party at 10:00am. There'll also be a continual fill-a-bag sale for $10 per bag running all morning. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Ann on (07) 4162-4272 or send an email.
Murgon Camera Club Meeting - Wondai
- The Murgon Camera Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. Anyone interested in photography is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Ivor on (07) 4169-0180.
Saturday Cricket
The third round of the South Burnett's A Grade cricket competition will be played in Kingaroy today, with Services playing Murgon and Warriors playing Wondai. Meanwhile, the second round of the B Grade competition will be played: Murgon Colts v Services; Kumbia v Barambah; and Kumbia v Murgon Diggers. Spectators and supporters are very welcome at all games.
You're Not Alone Fundraising Ball - Wondai
- The You're Not Alone Fundraising Ball will be held at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight. The ball is a fundraiser for Beyond Blue and will feature a three-course meal, licensed bar, charity auction, continuous raffle, Nancy Jayde's photo booth and live entertainment by popular local band Deal'n. Tickets are $75 per head. More details? Bookings? Phone 0409-690-098 or 0407-685-706.
Graeme Jensen - Kingaroy
- Popular country-rock entertainer Graeme Jensen will be performing in the Purple Room at 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
Nanango Stags 30-Year Reunion
The Nanango Stags Rugby League Football Club will be holding a 30 Year Reunion Dinner at their clubhouse off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of town from 5:30pm (when the bar opens) until late tonight. Cost is $30 per head - which includes dinner at 7:00pm - and camping is available on site if required. All past players and supporters are very welcome, but for catering purposes an RSVP by November 2 would be greatly appreciated. More details? Phone Merle on (07) 4168-8193 or Shiralee on (0438) 361-939.
South Burnett Woodcrafters - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street from 8:00am to around mid-day today. The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.
Second Saturday Bingo - Murgon
- The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding its new second Saturday of the month bingo games from 11:30am this morning (eyes down at 1:00pm - get some lunch inside you first). More details from the club: (07) 4168-1819.
Dance - Booie Hall
A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 7:30pm until around 11:30pm this evening. Music will be supplied by a local band and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Kathy on (07) 4163-2741.
Seafood Buffet - Murgon
- Sakina's Seafood Buffet - which is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - will be running at the Saleyard Cafe on Gayndah Road at Murgon at 6:30pm this evening. This BYO buffet offers everything from fresh oysters to Moreton Bay bugs, crabs, prawns and cooked seafoods, but bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5701.
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
Ulysses Motor Cycle Club Meeting - Kingaroy
The Ulysses MC Burnett Branch (motto: "Grow old disgracefully") will be holding their regular 2nd Saturday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel at the corner of Haly Street and the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy from 9:00am this morning. Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome.
Yarraman Markets
- The Yarraman Progress Association's monthly Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today (ie opposite Bendigo Bank). The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282
One 4 The Road - Nanango
- Popular entertainers One 4 The Road will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm this evening. Admission is free. More details from the RSL: (07) 4163-1375.
