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Mother's Day

Today is the second Sunday in May: Mothers Day. Different countries around the world celebrate Mother's Day on different days of the year because the event has many different origins. Some say that Mothers Day first began in ancient Greece and emerged from a cult which was marked by the festival of Cybele (the mother of the gods) which was celebrated around Greece and the Greek colonies of Asia Minor, and then later in Rome. In more modern times, Mother's Day began in the USA when it was copied from England by social activist Julia Ward Howe after the American Civil War as a call to unite women against war. But in the UK and Australia, the day simply celebrates motherhood and thanking our Mums. And if you'd like to give your own Mum a big "Thank You!" today, here's how you can do it:

Mother's Day Fun Run & Walk - Wondai

The annual Mother's Day Classic Fun Run and Walk - a fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Foundation - will be held at Wondai today. Registrations will start behind the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street at 7:00am and will be followed by a warm-up before an 8:45am start. After this, runners can set off on either a 4km or 8km run along the South Burnett Rail Trail, and walkers can undertake a 4km walk. The Wondai Lions will be on site to serve up breakfasts, and there'll also be a multi-draw raffle. All participants are encouraged to wear pink and a fun morning out is guaranteed. Entry fees are $63 for adults and $58 for children or concession card holders, and can be booked online. You can also see photos of previous Classics on our website.

Mothers Day Brunch - Yarraman

The Royal Hotel on the D'Aguilar Highway at Yarraman will be hosting a Mothers Day Brunch for snacks and/or lunches from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. Bookings are advisable, though: (07) 4163-8219

Mothers Day Lunch & Dinner - Blackbutt

The Radnor Hotel at the corner of Coulson and Hart Streets in Blackbutt will be hosting a Mothers Day Lunch around noon today, and a Mothers Day Dinner from around 6:00pm. To help plan the catering, though, a booking is essential: (07) 4163-0203.

Mothers Day Lunch - Kingaroy

Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting a two-course Mothers Day Lunch from noon to 2:00pm today. Tickets are $30 for the full lunch, $27 if you only want the main course or $7 if you just want dessert, but bookings are highly advisable: (07) 4162-1755.

Mothers Day Lunch - Coolabunia

SOLD OUT: The Whipbird Cafe off the D'Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia will be hosting a Mothers Day Lunch from noon today, offering items from Whipbird's mouth-watering menu plus as few special Mothers Day treats. Seating is limited, though, so a booking is essential: (07) 4162-7658.

Mother's Day Lunch - Goodger

Kingsley Grove Estate will be hosting a Mother's Day Lunch from 10:00am to 3:00pm today at their cellar door at 49 Stuart Valley Drive, Goodger. Cost is $35 per person (which includes scones, pizza and wine ice cream) and Natalie Fenton will be providing live music. Bookings are essential and can be made on the Kingsley Grove website

Mothers Day Lunch & Dinner - Nanango

Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango will be hosting a Mothers Day Lunch in their bistro from 11:00am to 3:00pm today, followed by a Mothers Day Dinner from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Seating is limited, though, so a booking for either session is advisable: (07) 4163-1375.

Mothers Day Breakfast Buffet - Kingaroy

The Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy will be running an all-you-can-eat Mothers Day Breakfast Buffet from 8:00am to 10:30am this morning. The buffet will be offering all the usual breakfast favourites (bacon, eggs, mushrooms, hash browns, grilled tomato etc) plus desserts. Tickets are $26.90 for adults or $10.90 for children under 14 (U5s are free). Bookings? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

Mothers Day High Teas - Wondai

Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai will be running two Mothers Day High Teas today - one at 10:00am and a second session at 2:00pm. Places are limited, though, so a booking is absolutely essential: (07) 4168 5744.

Mothers Day Lunch & Amber Goldsmith - Kingaroy

The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy will be hosting a Mothers Day Lunch from 11:30am onwards today featuring the pub's normal a la carte menu. And at 1:30pm, popular South Burnett country performer Amber Goldsmith will be taking to the beer garden stage for a three hour performance if you want to make a full afternoon of it. Bookings? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

Mothers Day Lunch - Wondai

The Hotel Cecil in Mackenzie Street, Wondai will be hosting a Mexican-themed Mothers Day lunch (ie tacos, nachos or enchiladas and a pot for $15) from noon today, along with live music from Louise Winton. Bookings? Phone the hotel on (07) 4168-5460.

Mothers Day Brekkie, Morning Tea, Lunch & Dinner - Proston

The Golden Spurs Hotel at the corner of Blake and Rodney Streets in Proston will be running a Mothers Day Canadian Breakfast from 7:30am to 10:30am this morning ($15.50 per head), followed by a Devonshire Morning Tea from 10:00am until noon ($10 per head). These will be followed by a two course Mothers Day Lunch from 11:30am to 2:30pm featuring a choice of three roasts for a main and four options for dessert ($25.50), then the same choices again at dinner (5:30pm to 8:30pm). Bookings? Phone Di or Andy at the Spurs on (07) 4168 9069.

Mothers Day Lunch - Murgon

The Royal Hotel in Lamb Street, Murgon will be running a two-course Mothers Day Lunch from noon to 3:00pm today, offering a choice of three different mains plus a big range of desserts for $30 per head. Bookings? Phone the hotel on (07) 4168-1799.

Mothers Day Lunch & Dinner - Murgon

The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be running a three course Mothers Day Lunch from noon today, offering a choice of three entrees, three mains and three desserts for $35 per head. The RSL will also be offering this at 6:00pm for dinner, too. Bookings? Phone (07) 4168-1819.

Play On! - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will presenting the final performance of their latest production Play On!, a comedy in three acts, at their playhouse in Elk Street, Nanango at 2:00pm this afternoon (doors open 30 minutes before the show). Tickets to today's matinee are $25 per head or $20 for concessions (which includes wine and cheese). Tickets can be booked online or by phoning 0497-032-528.

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.

Equestrian Training Day - Nanango

The South Burnett Equestrian Group will be holding a Combined Training Day for dressage and showjumping at Nanango Showgrounds today. Entry is open for SBEG and Equestrian Australia members. More information is available by email

Sunday Poker - Kingaroy

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

Murgon CBD Markets

The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until about 12:00 noon today. The markets offer locally made crafts, foods and produce and are always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stallholders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Richie on 0427-133-408.

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

Kilkivan Campdraft

The second (and final) day of the weekend-long Kilkivan Campdraft will be held at the Kilkivan Showgrounds at 66 Mudlo Road from 6:30am this morning until late this afternoon. Today's program will feature the final rounds of last night's Restricted Open Draft, followed by the heats and finals of the Ray & Val Atthow Memorial Open Draft. Admission to the campdraft is free for spectators and there'll be a canteen available in the grounds. There'll also be camping available if you want to stay overnight. Everyone is welcome!

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 Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.