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Kumbia Christmas Carnival

Kumbia's 14th Annual Christmas Carnival will be held in and around Kumbia Hall on the Bunya Highway from 5:00pm until late this evening. Features of this year's event will include the town's traditional Festival of Christmas Trees and the hall itself will be decorated as part of the Kumbia Christmas Lights Competition. There'll also be face-painting; games and rides for children including a merry-go-round, jumping castle and other fun stalls; live musical entertainment; and the drawing of a raffle for a Giant Christmas Hamper (valued at over $250!) as well as lots of quick ham and chook raffles during the evening. A BBQ will also be operating and special Santa burgers, Santa's Helper Burgers and Santa's Little Helper burgers will be available at very reasonable prices. Santa himself will be paying a visit to give away sample bags to children up to Year 7 at around 7:00pm. There'll also be lots of market stalls and beautiful Christmas displays right around the town too. If you'd like to book a stall at this popular yearly event yourself or obtain more information, call Anne on (07) 4163-6548 or send her an email.

A Musical Christmas Pudding - Nanango and Kingaroy

The South Burnett's 2013 Christmas season will continue today when the South Burnett Chorale present the final two performances of their annual Christmas Charity Concert series - which this year is called "A Musical Christmas Pudding". The first performance will be held at St Anne's Anglican Church at 110 Burnett 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. 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 beforehand - 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.

Timbertown Woodworkers Group 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

3rd Annual Sunday Funday - Kingaroy

The Highway Christian Church on the D'Aguilar Hwy just south of Kingaroy will be holding their 3rd annual Sunday Funday from 10:00am to 4:00pm today - a free day of fun for everyone, but especially for children. The event will kick off with the Kid's Church Christmas Play and presentations during the 10:00am Service. This will be followed by lunch and activities - such as a jumping castle, fairy floss, snow cones, and entertainment - all free. The Church is also hosting "Pet Rock" and "Decorated Cupcake" competitions (all entries must be delivered before 10:00am today), and if you intend to enter you can obtain entry forms and competition rules by contacting the Church office on (07) 4162-8160 or by emailing them. Otherwise, just come along!

Murgon CBD Markets

The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets offer locally-made crafts, foods and produce and are always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stall-holders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Richie on (07) 4168-1915 or Joan (07) 4168-6116.

Sunday Markets - Kilkivan

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.

Sunday Golf - Proston

The Proston Golf Club at 81 Brigooda Road in Proston will be holding its regular Sunday competition this morning. Names need to be in by 9:00am for a 9:30am tee-off and new players are very welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9380 or visit the website

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.

Sunday Darts - Blackbutt

The Hotel Radnor at the corner of Hart and Coulson Streets will be holding Sunday social darts competitions from 12:00 noon today. New players are very welcome. More details from the hotel: (07) 4163-0203.

Open Mic Day - Nanango

Seascape Studios at 52 Arthur Street in Nanango will be hosting an Open Mic Day at their premises from 11:00am to 10:00pm today. Seascape will be supplying a stage and PA set-up, and all guests need to bring are their musical instruments, BBQ food, chairs and whatever they want to drink. Everyone is welcome - it's a family and child-friendly venue - and camping is available on-site if you want to sleep over. You can read more about these popular Open Mic days on this page of our website.

Lunch In The Country Smorgasbord - Wondai

Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding another of their regular Lunch In The Country Smorgasbords from 12:00pm to 2:00pm today. The buffett features a selection of hot dishes, roast meats, salads, as well as sweets and tea of coffee, and the cost is a modest $15.00 per person for a really great feed (BYO). However, bookings are always advisable if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4168-5744

Board Games At Nukku Nook - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Board Gaming Club will be playing board games at Nukku Nook (the Rail Trail Head in Hart Street, Blackbutt) from 1:30pm to around 4:00pm today. Players can bring along their own games if they wish, and the $4 meeting fee covers a great afternoon tea and room hire. The club meets on the second Sunday of each month and new members are very welcome. More details? Phone Besz on (07) 4170-0387 or send an email.

Kingaroy & District Garden Club Meeting - Kumbia

The Kingaroy & District Garden Club will be holding their Christmas break-up meeting at the Kumbia Hotel in Bell Street, Kumbia from 12:00 noon onwards today (lunch will be availble at 12:30pm). More details? Phone (07) 4162-1107 or (07) 4163-6645