Kumbia Kindy International Women's Day Luncheon

The Kumbia Kindy will be commemorating International Womens Day with a special luncheon at the Kumbia Memorial Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 10:30am to 2:30pm today. The IWD luncheon is the Kindy's major fundraiser of the year and guests and this licensed event will be able to enjoy a beautifully catered luncheon for just $25, listen to stories of three truly inspiring women, and relax and be entertained by music from Sing Australia, markets, multi-draw raffles and a lucky door prize. You're also welcome to come dressed in purple to add to the spirit of the day. Today's speakers include well-known South Burnett author and humourist Alice Greenup, who'll be acting as the luncheon's emcee; Ann Lewis, a Toowoomba woman who joined the Queensland Police and rose to become Assistant Police Commissioner between 2007 and 2012; Pat Hobdell, a Kumbia local who received a South Burnett 2013 Australia Day Local Achiever Award for her extensive community involvements; and Skye Curtain, a fifth generation farmer's daughter who took up a career reporting for ABC Radio before meeting husband Tom, and who now runs a highly successful horse breaking and training business in Queensland and the Northern Territory. Tickets to the luncheon can be obtained from Lenihans Butchery in Kumbia; Options Gifts in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy; or by phoning Gayle on (07) 4164-4175 or emailing her. For catering purposes, though, an RSVP by March 7th would be greatly appreciated. PS: This is the Kindy's second IWD luncheon. Last year's was a great success, and you can read more about what it was like on our website.

14th Annual Maidenwell Folk Gathering

The 14th annual Maidenwell Folk Gathering will get underway around 6:00pm this evening at the Maidenwell Hotel in Maidenwell, starting a weekend-long party that won't conclude until Sunday evening, March 10. The Folk Gathering is a pure folk music event (ie fully acoustic - no electrics are allowed) and because of this has built up a very loyal following over the years. Last year the Gathering attracted in excess of 200 people with virtually zero publicity and organisers are hoping for an even bigger crowd this year. The Festival itself is completely free to attend and there's also free camping available around the hotel if you want to stay overnight. Lots of great food will be available too but no BYO is allowed - you'll need to get your supplies from the Maidenwell Hotel if you want to party hard. More details? Contact the hotel on (07) 4164-6133

Friday Night Social Bowls - Murgon

The Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding Friday Night Social Bowls from 6:00pm onwards this evening (bar opens at 4:00m; games start at 6:30pm). The $15 green fee includes all games and a great BBQ dinner, and it's open to bowlers and non-bowlers alike - just wear soft-soled shoes or go barefoot. To help with catering, though, a booking would be greatly appreciated if you're planning to come along: just call (07) 4168-1043 and leave a message.

Friday Night Darts - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Darts Association will be holding their regular weekly Social Competition Night from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at their premises at Shed 1, 18 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. This is a 3-a-side event with a $5 playing fee, and a fully licensed bar will be operating along with raffles. New players are always very welcome, and the club caters for all skill levels from novice to expert. You can obtain more details by phoning Kurt on (0403) 400-771 (after 5:00pm) or Bianca on (0431) 954-023.

Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy

The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. There'll be four jackpots on offer, as well as a raffle. Everyone is welcome.

91st Annual Murgon Show

The first day of the two-day 91st Annual Murgon Show will get underway at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at around 4:00pm this afternoon when the gates open to the public for the young handlers and young judges competitions (both held at around 4:00pm). This will be followed by registrations for a Ute Show at 6:30pm, and then final judging of entries at 7:30pm. There'll also be a sausage sizzle in operation if you get peckish, along with the fully licensed Cattleman's Bar (both of which will be running until around 10:00pm). Everyone is welcome! More details? Contact the Murgon Show Society on (07) 4168-1427.

Men's Shed - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all men who'd enjoy the companionship of other men while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246.

Swimming For Fitness - Nanango

The South Burnett Regional Council's new Swimming For Fitness program (for adults) will be held between 9:00am and 10:00am this morning at the South Burnett Aquatic Centre in Henry Street, Nanango. This program is run by a local swimming coach and is open to adults of all fitness and ability levels. It aims to teach new ways to become physically active and how to stay active for life. If you're coming along, bring your swimming togs, a towel, sun protection and (if applicable) medication. Session fees are $5 if you're in full-time employment, or $2.50 if you're not. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the Council on (07) 4189-9444 or email her.

Friday Night With The Sultan Of Sax - Wondai

The South Burnett's very own "Sultan Of Sax" Tom McKenzie will be playing on the rear deck of the Wondai Hotel & Cellars in Haly Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight. Dinner will be available in the Cellar's restaurant from 6:00pm onwards and pizzas will also be availble on the rear deck too. More details or bookings: phone the Cellars on (07) 4168-5274.

Barambah Garden Club Meeting

The Barambah Garden Club will be holding its regular monthly meeting at a garden in the Murgon district at 9:30am this morning. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Ann on (07) 4168-6238

Swimming For Fitness - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Regional Council's new Swimming For Fitness program (for adults) will be held between 9:30am and 10:30am this morning at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool at the corner of William and Alford Streets, Kingaroy. This program is run by a local swimming coach and is open to adults of all fitness and ability levels. It aims to teach new ways to become physically active and how to stay active for life. If you're coming along, bring your swimming togs, a towel, sun protection and (if applicable) medication. Session fees are $5 if you're in full-time employment, or $2.50 if you're not. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the Council on (07) 4189-9444 or email her.

Wondai & District Garden Club Meeting

The Wondai & District Garden Club will be holding their regular second Friday of the month meeting at 9:30am this morning at a venue in the Wondai district, kicking off with a morning tea. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4168-9297 or Charmaine on (07) 4168-9973.

Country Music Practice Night - Nanango

The Nanango Country Music Friends will be holding their weekly practice night at the Wesleyan Church in Cairns Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. The group is open to people of all skill levels who enjoy playing country music, and you can find out more details by phoning (07) 4163-2469.

Yarraman Playgroup

The Yarraman Playgroup will be running at the Yarraman Kindy at 13 Toomey Street, Yarraman from 9:30am to 11:30am this morning. Kindy fees are $2 per child plus food for a shared morning tea. More details? Phone Alana on 0411-788-841.

Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango

The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their reglar Friday Afternoon Scroungers at 3:00pm. New players are welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363.

Friday Social Golf - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway at Kingaroy will holding their regular Friday 9-ers 9 hole social golfing sessions for men and women from 8:00am until dusk today. Everyone is most welcome (including non-members) and green fees are $11 for members or $14 for non-members for the nine holes - but this also includes a card draw for prizes in the clubhouse in the evening (there's also a Jackpot card draw on the last Friday of each month). More details? Phone the Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720

Friday Social Golf - Proston

The Proston Golf Club at 81 Brigooda Road in Proston will be holding its regular Friday afternoon social golf competition from 2:30pm this afternoon (tee-off is at 3:00pm). This is a 9-hole social competition where "Proston Rules" give handicaps a completely new meaning. New players are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-9380 or visit the website

Barefoot Bowls - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bowls Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy will be holding Friday Afternoon Barefoot Bowls from 4:30pm today. New players are very welcome! More details from the club: (07) 4162-1404.

Advanced Tai Chi - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's "Tai Chi For Health" Advanced Group will be meeting at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. The group meets weekly at the same time and place (except for school holidays) and attendees should bring covered, comfortable shoes and a bottle of water. More details? Phone June on 0419-026-760 or Jan on 0434-891-600.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $35 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joane on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website.

Nanango Blue Light Movie Night

The Nanango Blue Light committee will be holding a Movie Night at the Blue Light Shed in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. They'll be screening Madagascar 3 (rated G) and everyone is welcome - just bring something comfortable to sit on. Free popcorn will be available and so will a canteen if you feel like buying something more substantial. More details? Phone (07) 4163-1211.

A Leprechaun, Laughter and Music - Kingaroy

"A Leprechaun, Laughter and Music" with entertainers "Bubbles" and Kathleen Procter-Moore will be held in the Tobruk Room of Kingaroy RSL from 7:30pm onwards this evening. Tickets are $18.50 per head and are available from the club's reception desk. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1755.