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South Burnett Daily Calendar Listings for September 2012

September 1 21st Anniversary Quilt Show - Nanango The Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts group are celebrating their 21st anniversary this week with a Quilt Show at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango. The show - which will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm daily from today through to Wednesday, September 5th features individual works by the group's members along with with Quilts of Love and Cancer Bags for oncology patients. A Wallhanging Challenge will also be on show (to be decided by viewers choice) and a beautiful quilt is being raffled, with the raffle proceeds being donated to breast cancer research (proceeds from Quilt Show itself are being donated to the Nanango SES). Entry is $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. Refreshments are available onsite too. More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124 or send her an email. Dance - Tablelands Hall A dance (and dance lessons, if you need them) will be held at Tablelands Hall from 7:30pm until late tonight. The dance will feature old time and new vogue numbers and admission includes a sausage sizzle and supper. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for high school students and $2.50 for anyone else and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Joan on (07) 4168-6116. What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 Brian Mobbs Memorial Golf Day - Murgon The annual Brian Mobbs Memorial Golf Day will be held at the Murgon Golf Club off the Bunya Highway south of the CBD from 8:30am onwards this morning. There'll be an 18-hole Mens and Ladies Honour Board Event (for players with an AGU Handicap) with Nett Winners, Rundowns and Approaches. But there'll also be a 5 Hole Competition for beginner golfers too. Cost is $10 per player (which includes a BBQ lunch) for the 5 hole event, or $15 per player for the 18-hole event (tee-off times are 10.30am to 12.30pm), and there'll be a monster raffle as well. All proceeds will go to aid motor neuron disease research. The Eagels & Amber Goldsmith In Concert - Blackbutt The first day of the 2012 Bloomin' Beautiful Blackbutt Festival will kick off at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt tonight with a concert by "The Eagels", a stunningly accurate tribute band for Southern California’s most famous musical group. The Eagles enjoyed huge worldwide success in the 1970s with hits like Take It Easy, Hotel California, Desperado and New Kid in Town - and even today, their concert DVD “Hell Freezes Over” is still the best selling DVD ever. The aim of The Eagels is to replicate the experience of a live Eagles concert as closely as possible, and they'll be appearing onstage along with popular South Burnett performer Amber Goldsmith for a five star night of great family entertainment. Gates will open at 5:00pm if you went to secure a good spot and hot food and a licensed bar will be available too (no BYO). Tickets to tonight's concert are $20 for adults or $15 for students and pensioners (under-13s are free). They can be obtained in advance from the Blackbutt Visitor Information Centre in Hart Street, Blackbutt but they'll also be available at the gate this evening. Last year's Eagels concert was the biggest in Blackbutt's history and drew a crowd in excess of 650 people. This year's reprise concert promises to be even better. 95th Annual Wondai Show The main public day of the 95th Annual Wondai Show will be held at Wondai Showgrounds in Baynes Street, Wondai from 8:30am this morning until around 7:00pm tonight when the Live Bucking Bull Bonanza kicks into action. This year's Show will feature a jam-packed programme of events including chain-saw racing; 3 rings of horse events; the second day of the South Burnett Kennel Club Dog Show (which will conclude tomorrow morning); Dreamtime Reptiles; a Buck A Bull mechanical bull; Viv's Animal Farm and Jacq's Circus School as well as chainsaw racing, demonstrations by local woodcrafters and many, many other things. There'll also be performances by the Wondai State School Choir and the Wondai Town Band; terrific art, craft and pavilion displays; and a great sideshow alley. The Show will be officially opened at 1:30pm and the Grand Parade will follow at around 2:30pm. This in turn will be followed by live entertainment from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Then the day will be capped off by the pulse-pounding Wondai IGA Live Bucking Bull Bonanza in the evening, which will get underway at 7:00pm sharp. A licensed bar and hot food outlets will be operating throughout the day and evening too. Admission is $10 for adults, $6 for pensioners and high school students and $2 for primary schoolers (pre-schoolers are free!). And admission to the Wondai IGA Live Bucking Bull Bonanza is exactly the same - but if you go to the Wondai Show admission to the Live Bucking Bull Bonanza is included in the price! (pass-out tickets are available throughout the day). There's also plenty of free parking available at the Showgrounds if you're driving. More details? Contact the Wondai Visitor Information Centre on (07) 4168-5652 (or email them) or the Show Society's secretary on (0427) 211-992. [Note: Today's event is the last agricultural show in the 2012 South Burnett show circuit. The next Show will be held in February 2013 at Cooyar] Tea and Tractors - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy will be celebrating the start of Spring with the opening of a new exhibition and the official launch of the Tractor Tattoo Festival this morning. The new exhibition - which will feature paintings, prints and pots created by members of the Jumping Ant Arts Group especially for the Tattoo - will open to the public at 10:00am and the Festival will be officially launched by SBRC Mayor Kratzmann at 10:30am with tea and scones, accompanied by entertainment from Sing Australia. Meanwhile - in the garden behind the adjoining Visitor Information Centre - a working 1939 Alice Chalmers tractor will be yarn-bombed by local artists Susan Goddard and Judy Gray with more than 40 creative friends, including members of the Angel Knitters and the Knitter Knatters as part of a community arts project. Admission to all events is free, and you can read more about some of the things that will be happening on this page of our website. (Note: After this morning's launch, the Tea And Tractors exhibition will remain on show at the Gallery until September 26th). Note: The Wondai Heritage Museum in Mackenzie Street, Wondai will also be opening a specual Tractor-Centric Display at 10:00am this morning as part of Tractor Tattoo. The display will feature models of tractors along with an original 1907 Ford tractor poster, and the exhibition will be open for viewing from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily until the end of the month. South Burnett Soccer Grand Finals - Kingaroy The Grand Finals of the 2012 Evolution Solar Soccer League will be played out at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy today in what looks like being a really brilliant triple-header of matches for soccer fans. In 2nd Division, Nanango will take on Wests at 1:00pm. This will be followed by the Womens Division grand final between Nanango and Gunnettes at 3:00pm, and then the 1st Division final between Nanango and Wests at 5:00pm. Afterwards, the season's presentations will be made: South Burnett Player Of The Year, Best & Fairest (for both men and women), the Roy Jenkins Ref's Choice of Best & Fairest (for both men and women) and several others. Spectators and supporters are most welcome! Garage Sale - Nanango The Winds Of Change Art Gallery at 8 George Street in Nanango will be holding a garage sale from 8:00am to 12:00 noon today. Stall fees are $10 and set-up is a 7:00am. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315 between 10:00am and 3:00pm. Speedway Club Practice Night - Kingaroy The South Burnett Speedway Club will be holding a Practice Night at the Speedway inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 5:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The purpose of the event is to let members test their vehicles for the up-coming 2012-13 racing season and get back in harness for the season's first major event, which is coming up on the weekend of September 29th and 30th. Spectators are welcome along tonight too (admission is free) and the club's vcanteen will be operating if you get hungry or thirsty. South Burnett Rugby League Major Semi Finals - Cherbourg The South Burnett Rugby League will be playing their major semi-finals for both the Junior and Premier leagues today at Jack O'Chin Oval in Cherbourg. Matches will kick off with U12s (Cherbourg vs Nanango) at 9:00am. They'll be followed by the U14s (Kingaroy vs Central Burnett) at 10:00am; the U16s (Nanango vs Central Burnett) at 11:00am; the U16s (Cherbourg vs Kingaroy) at 12:00 noon; the U14s (Cherbourg vs Nanango) at 1:00pm; and then the U12s (Kingaroy vs Murgon) at 2:00pm. After this, the afternoon will be given over to the two A-Grade matches of the day: the Wondai Wolves vs the Blackbutt Timbertowners at 3:00pm; and then the Cherbourg Hornets vs the Kingaroy Red Ants at 4:30pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome. Note: In the U18s competition, Kingaroy will be playing Eastern Suburbs at Salter Oval in Bundaberg at 4:15pm today. Smooth & Groove - Kingaroy Popular entertainers Smooth & Groove will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Netball Grand Finals The 2012 Midget, Junior and Cadet Netball Grand Finals will be played out at the Nanango Netball Courts in Brooklands Road, Nanango today. The Midgets will take to the courts at 12:00 noon. They'll be followed by the Juniors (Bubblegum vs Little Devils) at 1:00pm, and then the Cadets (Rug Rats vs another team) at 2:15pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome to come along and watch what are likely to be fast-moving, hard fought competitions which will be followed with presentations at the end of the day's play. Nanango Country Markets The Nanango Show Society will be holding their regular monthly Country Markets at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street from 6:00am to around 12:00 noon today. As usual, the markets will feature a wide variety of craft stalls, new and used goods, plants, poultry and pets. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and routinely attract 320 to 420 stallholders. But new stallholders are always very welcome too! More info? Phone the Market Co-Ordinator on (0427) 631-273 during business hours. Dance - Inverlaw Hall A dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by The Commodores and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a big Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jan on (07) 4164-3287. Manumbar Campdraft - Manumbar The first day of the weekend-long Manunmbar Campdraft will get underway at the Manumbar campdraft grounds at around 6:30am this morning. Admission is free for spectators. More details? Directions? Phone Merle Richards on (07) 4168-8193 Note: This campdraft was originally scheduled for April this year but had to be cancelled at the last minute due to heavy rain. September 2 21st Anniversay Quilt Show - Nanango The Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts group are celebrating their 21st anniversary this week with a Quilt Show at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango. The show - which will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm daily from September 1st through to Wednesday, September 5th features individual works by the group's members along with with Quilts of Love and Cancer Bags for oncology patients. A Wallhanging Challenge will also be on show (to be decided by viewers choice) and a beautiful quilt is being raffled, with the raffle proceeds being donated to breast cancer research (proceeds from Quilt Show itself are being donated to the Nanango SES). Entry is $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. Refreshments are available onsite too. More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124 or send her an email. Fathers Day Smorgasbord - Wondai Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding a special Fathers Day Smorgasbord from 12:00pm to 2:00pm this afternoon. The cost is a modest $15.00 per person for a really great feed (BYO) but bookings are highly advisable if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4168-5744 Fathers Day Lunch - Murgon The Murgon RSL in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding a Fathers Day Lunch from 12:00 noon today. Bookings are essential if you want a seat, though: (07) 4168-1819. Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 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 Yarraman Kindergarten Golf Day - Blackbutt The Yarraman Kindergarten will be holding a Golf Day at the Blackbutt Golf Club in Bowman Road, Blackbutt today as a fundraiser for the Kindy. It'll be a 3-person ambrose event - tee off is at 11:00am - and both golfers and non-golfers are very welcome. Green fees are $15 per player and food and drinks will be available throughout the day too. More details? Phone Nick on (07) 4163-0135. Manumbar Campdraft - Manumbar The second (and final) day of the weekend-long Manunmbar Campdraft will get underway at the Manumbar campdraft grounds at around 6:30am this morning and continue through until late this afternoon. Admission is free for spectators. More details? Directions? Phone Merle Richards on (07) 4168-8193 September 3 Kingaroy Eisteddfod AGM The Kingaroy Eisteddfod will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Artie Kerr Building in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (ie the Dpt of Main Roads building) at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Art Exhibition Opening - Blackbutt The Friends Of Cultcha will be opening their latest monthly exhibition at the Blackbutt Library in the Archie Muir Centre in Hart Street, Blackbutt at 7:00pm this evening. Since this week is the annual Bloomin' Beautiful Blackbutt Festival and also Tractor Tattoo month, tonight's exhibition will showcase entries in the Butt Art Bloomin Beautiful Tractor Tatoo Art Competition. As usual, tonight's opening will be accompanied by wine, cheese and all the fun of a Friends' event. Admission is $8 (with all proceeds going to Blackbutt charities) but admission to the exhibition during the remainder of the month is free. The show will remain on display from 8:30am to 4:30pm Mondays to Fridays and 9:00am to 12:00 noon every second Saturday until September 30th. 21st Anniversary Quilt Show - Nanango The Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts group are celebrating their 21st anniversary this week with a Quilt Show at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango. The show - which will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm daily from September 1st through to Wednesday, September 5th features individual works by the group's members along with with Quilts of Love and Cancer Bags for oncology patients. A Wallhanging Challenge will also be on show (to be decided by viewers choice) and a beautiful quilt is being raffled, with the raffle proceeds being donated to breast cancer research (proceeds from Quilt Show itself are being donated to the Nanango SES). Entry is $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. Refreshments are available onsite too. More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124 or send her an email. Kingaroy Retailers & Small Business Group Meeting The Kingaroy Retailers & Small Business Group will meet from 9:00am today for its monthly coffee and chat morning to discuss issues of concern to Kingaroy retailers and small businesses. For more information about the venue - and today's guest speaker - contact Janelle on (07) 4162-2040. Quota Morning Tea - Kingaroy Quota International's Kingaroy club will be holding its regular first Monday of the month morning tea for prospective new members at the Kingaroy Coffee Lounge at 184 Kingaroy Street at 10:00am today. Everyone is welcome! More information? Phone Wendy on (07) 4162-8485. Nanango Senior Citizens Club Meeting The Nanango Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 1:00pm this afternoon. However the Centre doors will open at 10:00am so that members can play cards and indoor bowls prior to the meeting, have a cuppa and a chat and generally socialise (BYO lunch). New members are always welcome too! More details? Phone Joyce on (07) 4163-1249. Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm onwards today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held in the Blackbutt Community Hall on the D'Aguilar Highway at Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. There'll be 16 games overall as well as two continual jackpots. Everyone is welcome. Kingaroy Junior Cricket Club AGM The Kingaroy Junior Cricket Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Kingaroy Cricket Club next to Lyle Vidler Ovcal in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Wondai QCWA Meeting The Wondai branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular first Monday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome along! Hivesville QCWA Meeting The Hivesville QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Hivesville QCWA Rooms in Main Street, Hivesville at 10:00am this morning. Entry is free and members are asked to bring a plate to share for lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend! More details? Phone Judy on (07) 4168-9892. September 4 Kingaroy Writers Association Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Writers' Association will be holding their twice-monthly meeting between 9:30am and 12:00 noon this morning at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy. Members meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to share their work with other members and take part in writing and word exercises. Membership is just $5 per annum and meetings are $2 to cover tea and coffee (bring a plate for a shared morning tea experience). New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Geoff on (07) 4162-1885. Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches inside the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. The group is celebrating its 21st birthday in 2012 and new members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding the regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Art Geckos - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Friendly Art Group (the "Art Geckos") will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. The Geckos cater for everyone from learners through to experienced artists and anyone with an interest in art is very welcome. All you need to bring along are your own materials. More details? Phone Daphne on (07) 4162-7112. Tuesday Afternoon Scrabble - Kingaroy The South Burnett Scrabble Group will be meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon for social Scrabble games. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4162-3609. Elgin Vale QCWA Meeting The Elgin Vale branch of the QCWA will be holding their monthly meeting at Elgin Vale Hall at 10:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824. Wine & Food In The Park Festival Committee Meeting - Kingaroy The Wine & Food In The Park Festival committee will be holding a meeting at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street in Kingaroy at 5:30pm this evening to continue laying out plans for next year's event (which will be held at Memorial Park in Kingaroy on Saturday 9th March 2013). All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899. Singles Morning Tea - Wondai The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social gathering at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by phoning Kathryn on (0401) 600-083; by emailing her; or by visiting the website. Maidenwell QCWA Meeting The Maidenwell branch of the QCWA will be holding their monthly meeting at the Maidenwell Hall Supper Room from 8:45am this morning (when things will kick off with a welcoming cuppa) through until this afternoon. The branch meeting itself will commence at 9:30am and all ladies in the Maidenwell and Bunya Mountains areas are very welcome to come along and meet the other branch members! You can obtain more details by phoning Glenda on (07) 4164 6137 or by emailing her. 21st Anniversary Quilt Show - Nanango The Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts group are celebrating their 21st anniversary this week with a Quilt Show at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango. The show - which will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm daily from September 1st through to Wednesday, September 5th features individual works by the group's members along with with Quilts of Love and Cancer Bags for oncology patients. A Wallhanging Challenge will also be on show (to be decided by viewers choice) and a beautiful quilt is being raffled, with the raffle proceeds being donated to breast cancer research (proceeds from Quilt Show itself are being donated to the Nanango SES). Entry is $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. Refreshments are available onsite too. More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124 or send her an email. Tuesday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding bingo matches from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a $100 jackpot, all books are $1, and morning tea is available for 60c. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300 South Burnett Young Leaders Association Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Young Leaders Association will be holding their monthly General Meeting in the Kingaroy RSL's Anzac Room in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The SBYLA is involved in organising a range of activities in the South Burnett (eg: the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival) and provides business training to its members. Newcomers are very welcome and dinner can be purchased from $10. More details? Phone Brooke on (0412) 462-377 or email her. Lighten Up - Wondai If you live in (or near) Wondai and want to lose weight, get more active and become a bit healthier, then you may like to sign up for the six-week Lighten Up To A Healthy Lifestyle workshop that will be held at the Wondai Community Health Building in Bramston Street, Wondai from 1:00pm to 3:30pm today (today's workshop is the second-last in this series, and will be looking at self-esteem, stress and relaxation). The six weekly workshops in this course are designed to to help you improve your level of physical activity; your understanding of food labels; your current diet and your self-esteem - and they're absolutely free!. All workshops will be facilitated by a Community Health Nurse and everyone is welcome - but an RSVP is essential because places are limited. You can find out more details and/or reserve a place yourself by phoning Caitlin Isaac at RHealth on (07) 4162 5230 (or by emailing her). Note: The final workshop of this series will be held on Monday 17th September. Kumbia QCWA Meeting The Kumbia QCWA will be holding their regular first Tuesday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street. The meeting will start with a cuppa at 9:30am before getting down to business at 10:00am. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Lil on (07) 4164-4218 or Mollie on (07) 4164-4191. September 5 Heartmoves Exercise Session - Nanango A free Heartmoves exercise session led by South Burnett physiotherapist Louise Kenny will be held at Rapid Fitness at 4 Railway Lane in Nanango between 10:45am and 11:45am this morning. The Heartmoves exercise program is jointly sponsored by the Heart Foundation, Rapid Fitness and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program. It's designed for people who haven't done exercise in awhile, and it lets you exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment. Heartmoves sessions are held at the same time and place each Wednesday and everyone is welcome. You can obtain more details by phoning Louise on (07) 4163-3449 or (0427) 631-549. Wednesday 10-Pin Bowling - Kingaroy The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be holding a Social 10-pin Bowls Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street in Kingaroy from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize money and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season in late September. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome! For more details phone (07) 4163-6191. Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. 21st Anniversary Quilt Show - Nanango The Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts group are celebrating their 21st anniversary this week with a Quilt Show at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango. The show - which will be open from 9:00am to 4:00pm daily from September 1st through to today. The Quilt Show features individual works by the group's members along with with Quilts of Love and Cancer Bags for oncology patients. A Wallhanging Challenge will also be on show (to be decided by viewers choice) and a beautiful quilt is being raffled, with the raffle proceeds being donated to breast cancer research (proceeds from Quilt Show itself are being donated to the Nanango SES). Entry is $5.00 for adults and children under 12 are admitted free. Refreshments are available onsite too. More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124 or send her an email. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be holding their regular first Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy Community Centre at 130 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. The group provides support for arthritis and osteoporosis sufferers and meets every month except January. Today's meeting may be an outing (weather permitting) and new members are always welcome. More details? Email June. South Burnett Regional Council Special Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a Special Meeting at their Glendon Street chambers at 9:00am this morning. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm 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 September 6 Barambah Accommodation Support Services AGM - Wondai Barambah Accommodation Support Services will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome to attend. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! St Josephs Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Charity Golf Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Quota Club will be holding their 37th annual Charity Golf Day at the Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town from 8:45am onwards this morning (tee-off is at 9:00am). The day is open to both men and women and in addition to normal golf there'll also be novelty events, a raffle and a cent auction, along with prizes for the winners and runners-up. Nomination fees are $20 - which includes morning tea and lunch - a proceeds will be distributed to nominated charities. Everyone is welcome and you can obtain more details from the golf club by phoning (07) 4162-1720. Thursday Evening Dance Classes - Kingaroy Social Dance Classes will be held in the Apex room of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 6:30pm this evening. You can learn how to do the Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin or some of the latest sequence dances - and don't worry if you haven’t got a partner, there are plenty of dancers to help you! It doesn't matter if you just want to learn, have been dancing for years or are visiting the area - come along for a great night out with heaps of fun and laughter. All you need to bring are your dancing shoes. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2818 or (0417) 808-296. 2012 Nanango Country Music Muster The 2012 Nanango Country Music Muster will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from the 6th to the 9th of September this year - and today the Muster will get underway in a low-key way as attendees file into Nanango from all over south-east Queensland to set up camp and prepare for a long weekend of country music fun. The 2012 Muster will kick off with a BBQ and a Campers Walk Up Concert which will start at 10:00am and continue until 10:00pm tonight. A bar will be operating at the Showgrounds from 5:00pm to 10:00pm as well. You can get in to attend this evening's barbie and concert for a slim $5 per person (the fee triples to $15 tomorrow) or you can buy a 4-day season pass for $40 (young people aged 14 to 17 can get tickets for half price, and under-14s accompanied by an adult can get in for free). Camping fees at the Showgrounds range between $6 and $8.50 per night extra for unpowered or powered sites, and a booking for any camp site is essential. You can make one and/or get more details about this year's Muster on the Nanango Show Society's website or by phoning the Show Society on (07) 4163-1273. Bloomin' Beautiful Burger Night - Blackbutt The Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Muir and Douglas Streets in Blackbutt will be holding a Bloomin' Beautiful Burger Night from 6:00pm onwards this evening in honour of this week's annual Bloomin' Beautiful Blackbutt Festival. There'll be some terrific burgers on offer, and you can make a booking by phoning (07) 4163-0383. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463 September 7 5th Annual Spots Concert - Nanango Nanango State High School students will be performing their 5th annual Spots Concert - "Dress To Impress" - at the Nanango State High School community hall in Elk Street, Nanango at 5:30pm tonight (concert starts at 6:00pm). The Spots concert will feature 20 different acts ranging from singers, dancers and tap through to hip hop and bands. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for concessions/students or $15 for a family (2 adults and unlimited children - under 5s are admitted free too). Light refreshments will be available and there'll also be merchandise, raffles, prizes and a photo booth. Everyone is welcome. 2012 Nanango Country Music Muster The second day - and the first full day - of the 2012 Nanango Country Music Muster will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from 7:00am this morning through until late tonight. Today the action will get underway with a breakfast enlivened by walk-up poets between 7:00am and 10:00am. This will be followed by a Guests and Invited Artists Concert that will run from 12:00 noon until around 10:00pm. The Muster's bar will be open from 5:00pm to 10:00pm and meals will be available from the Show Society's canteen from 6:00pm (other food will be available in the grounds all day as well). This year's muster will feature a wide range of guest artists and you can get in to attend any of today's activities for $15 per person or buy a full season pass for $40 (young people aged 14 to 17 can get tickets for half price, and under-14s accompanied by an adult can get in for free). Camping fees at the Showgrounds range between $6 and $8.50 per night extra for unpowered or powered sites, but a booking for any camp site during the Muster is essential. The Nanango Country Music Muster will continue tomorrow and Sunday as well. You can get more details about this year's Muster on the Nanango Show Society's website or by phoning the Show Society on (07) 4163-1273. Nanango Writers Association Meeting The Nanango Writers Association will be meeting at the Nanango Theatre at the corner of George and Elk Streets, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The group meet on the first and third Fridays of every month, and anyone with an interest in writing is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Brian on (07) 4164-6232. 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 Neil Duddy - Kingaroy Popular country rock entertainer Neil Duddy will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be opening their eighth monthly exhibition for 2012 with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:00pm this evening. Tonight's exhibition will feature the works of well-known South Burnett artist Robyn Dower. As usual, the opening will also feature great finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from a South Burnett winery. Admission is $5 and everyone is very welcome to attend! More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 Note: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on show from 10:00am to 4:00pm every day until the end of the month. Chat With The Mayor - Kingaroy South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be appearing at Kingaroy Shoppingworld from 10:00am to 1:00pm today so that residents can chat with him about any issues of concern they might have. Today's chat is part or a series the Mayor will be holding around the region this month and next. Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. More than $1,000 in jackpots will be on offer. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at 10 Kingaroy Street 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 Danny on (0429) 803-820 or send him an email. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Danny about this too. SBTA RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can RSVP for the South Burnett Tourism Association's next meeting at Nanango's Ringsfield House on Wednesday 12th September (see Calendar entry that day for more details). Dark Green Urban Party - Kingaroy With the weather finally starting to warm up at last, the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Haly and Glendon Streets in Kingaroy will be holding a Dark Green Urban Party in the beer garden tonight, emceed by the South Burnett's most popular host DJdirex. Guests are encouraged to dress to a dark, green urban theme (but dressing like Keith Urban will also be acceptable). Admission is free if you get in by 9:00pm, otherwise a $5 late fee applies. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. Highlights Of 20 Years Of Music Making - Blackbutt The Bloomin' Beautiful Blackbutt Festival will be taking a cultural turn tonight when the Blackbutt Singers present their latest concert "Highlights Of 20 Years Of Music Making" at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 7:30pm. The Blackbutt Singers are celebrating their 20th anniversary this year and their last concert at Kumbia in June 2012 was very well received. There'll be a small admission fee to tonight's concert, but all proceeds will go to aid Blackbutt's proposed Aged Care Facility. Everyone is welcome! Maidenwell QCWA Chilean Day The Maidenwell QCWA will be holding a special "Chile Day" at the Maidenwell Hall in Maidenwell from 11:30am this morning until around 3:00pm this afternoon. Students from the Tanduringie State School will be displaying their Chilean competition work and performing, amongst many other things. There'll also be raffles and a great afternoon tea. Admission is $5 and everyone is welcome. Wild Dog Baiting Program RSVP Deadline Today is the last day for landholders who want to take part in the up-coming wild dog baiting program being jointly run by the South Burnett Regional Council and Biosecurity Australia from September 17-21 to register their interest iun taking part. You can do so by phoning Kerry Hayes at the SBRC on (07) 4189-9312. Gympie/South Burnett QCWA Divisional Handcraft Display - Murgon The Gympie/South Burnett QCWA Divisional Handcraft Display will be on show from 9:00am to 3:00pm today at the Murgon QCWA Rooms at 81 Macalister Street in Murgon. This once-a-year show will feature over 60 classes of handcraft from the 15 QCWA branches in the Gympie/South Burnett division, and it will be of great interest not only to QCWA members but also to anyone with an interest in handcrafts. Morning and afternoon teas will be available, and there'll also be a raffle draw too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824 or send her an email. St Joseph's School Fete - Murgon St Joseph's School in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding their annual School Fete from 5:30pm onwards this evening as a fundraiser for the school and parish. In addition to plenty of food and market stalls, there'll be performances by students from all grades from Prep through to Year 7, as well as fun entertainment for the whole family including laser skirmish, putt putt golf, Mr Squirt, a Darren Lockyear football throw and a merry-go-round. South Burnett band Muddy Flats will also be on hand to provide live entertainment. Last year around 350 people attended the Fete and this year organisers are hoping for even more. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning the school on (07) 4168-1627. September 8 South Burnett Junior Rugby League - Mundubbera The South Burnett Junior Rugby League preliminary grand finals for the U12s, U14s and U16s will be played at the Mundubbera footy fields today. In the U12s, Chebourg will play Murgon at 11:15am. In the U14s, Cherbourg will play Central Burnett at 12:30pm. And in the U16s, Cherbourg will play Central Burnett at 1:45pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome. Artist Talk - Wondai The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be holding an Artist's Talk at 11:00am this morning with this month's featured artist Robyn Dower (whose latest exhibition opened at the Gallery last night). Robyn will be discussing her approach to art and guests are very welcome to quiz her on any aspect of her work. More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Dark Green Urban Party - Kingaroy With the weather finally starting to warm up at last, the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Haly and Glendon Streets in Kingaroy will be holding a Dark Green Urban Party in the beer garden tonight, emceed by the South Burnett's most popular host DJdirex. Guests are encouraged to dress to a dark, green urban theme (but dressing like Keith Urban will also be acceptable). Admission is free if you get in by 9:00pm, otherwise a $5 late fee applies. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. Relay For Life 2012 Celebrity Sports Dinner - Wondai The South Burnett's Relay For Life 2012 Celebrity Sports Dinner will be held at Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 6:00pm onwards this evening (dinner begins at 6:30pm sharp). The Sports Dinner is an annual fundraiser for the region's Relay For Life effort and this year special guest speakers include Australian Olympic gold medal speed skater Steven Bradbury, former Australian cricketing fast bowler Jeff Thomson (pictured at right) and former WBF world heavyweight boxing champion "Aussie" Joe Bugner. Tickets to this semi-formal, licensed event - which include a pre-dinner drink and canapes on arrival, as well as a gourmet 2-course dinner with tea and coffee to follow - are $75 per head or $700 for a table of 10. They can be obtained by phoning Louise on (07) 4164-1021 or Angie at CROW-FM 90.7 on (07) 4169-0700 or (0439) 738-332. 2012 Nanango Country Music Muster The third - and main - day of the 2012 Nanango Country Music Muster will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from 9:00am this morning through until 11:00pm tonight. Today the action will focus on performances by the Muster's professional artists and they'll be playing non-stop on the main stage all day. This year's muster will feature a wide range of top-flight country music artists and food will be available in the Showgrounds all day. A licensed bar will be operating from 10:00am to 12:00pm as well. You can get in to attend any of today's activities for $25 per person or for $15 after 6:00pm if you just want to take in the evening show. Young people aged 14 to 17 can get tickets for half price and under-14s accompanied by an adult can get in for free. Camping fees at the Showgrounds range between $6 and $8.50 per night extra for unpowered or powered sites but a booking for any camp site during the Muster is essential. The Nanango Country Music Muster will conclude tomorrow with a Bush Breakfast and a Gospel Music Concert. You can get more details about this year's Muster on the Nanango Show Society's website, or by phoning the Show Society on (07) 4163-1273. Dennis Sankey Duo - Kingaroy The Dennis Sankey Duo will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Sydney Hotshots - Nanango The Sydney Hotshots dance trupe will be performing at Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango tonight. More details from the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Markets In The Garden - Kumbia Kumbia's new Markets In The Garden will be held in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. These markets are now held on the second Saturday of each month and feature fresh fruit and vegies, jewellery, childerens furniture and toys, plants, hairdresser dolls and bears, bric-a-brac and collectables amongst many other things. There's also live music, face painting for children, a variety of free workshops and even a sausage sizzle! New stallholders are also very welcome. More details? Phone Zoe on (07) 4164-4461 or email her. What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine Yarraman Markets - Yarraman The Yarraman Progress Association's monthly Yarraman Markets will be held at Errol Munt Oval in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 1:00pm today. The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls and an under-cover play area for children. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282 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. South Burnett Junior Soccer Grand Finals - Kingaroy After last Saturday's thrilling 2nd Division, Womens Division and 1st Division Grand Finals, South Burnett Soccer will be wrapping up its 2012 season today with the Junior Soccer Grand Finals at Tom Alford Oval in Kingaroy (off Oliver Bond Street). The U10s/U11s will play off between 9:00am and 11:00am, with the In Stitches Embroidery Panthers vs Jet Electrical Redbacks at 9:00am; and Compak Earthmoving Redbacks vs Elliott's Electrical Panthers (also at 9:00am). They'll be followed at 10:00am by the Delbridge Murgon Pharmacy Bears vs Raine & Horne Redbacks; and Jet Electrical Redbacks vs Xpresso Mobile Coffee Panthers; and then the final match at 11:00am between the Tyrepower Kingaroy Redbacks and Boulderstone Construction Bears. In the U12s/13s, the Struddy's Sports Store Redbacks will play Selwood Construction Bears at 8:30am, followed by the Can Do Landscape Panthers vs Struddy's Sport Store Redbacks at 9:00am, and then the Selwood Construction Bears vs the Can Do Landscape Supplies Panthers at 9:30am. The Consolation Final bewtween the Hair Elegance Redbacks and KingAir Redbacks will be played at 10:15am, and then the Grand Final between the Auswide Silage Bears and Kingaroy Accounting & Tax Redbacks will be played at 11:15am. There'll also be four matches in the Cadets, with KAFR vs TBSQB at 9:00am; TBSQB vs FGAHP at 9:30am; FGAHP vs KAFR at 10:00am; and then the Grand Final between NER vs MMR at 10:45am. Spectators and supporters are most welcome! Tansey Campdraft The first day of the annual Tansey Campdraft will be held at the Tansey Showgrounds off the Burnett Highway at Tansey from early this morning until late this afternoon. A wide range of keen campdrafters will be contesting the event and admission is 100% free for spectators. The campdraft will conclude tomorrow. More details? Phone Julie on (07) 4168 7108 PS: Nominations for this campdraft are now full. Tingoora State School Markets & Open Day Tingoora State School (just off the highway at Tingoora) will be holding an Open Day and markets from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. Everyone is welcome! Dance - Booie Hall A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00pm this evening. Music will be supplied by Mark's Music 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 Ray on (0408) 193-883. Centenary Photo Night - Kumbia Here's something different! The Kumbia Centenary Committee will be holding a special Centenary Photo Night at the Kumbia Memorial Hall in Bell Street at 7:30pm this evening. The evening will be showing photos taken during the recent Kumbia Centenary Celebrations, as well as videos of the Street Parade and the Centenary Concert. Admission is by gold coin donation and a cuppa and biscuit will be provided. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Anne on (07) 4163-6548 Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Festival The first main day of the annual Bloomin' Beautiful Blackbutt Festival will get underway at 8:00am this morning and continue on until late tonight (the second - and final - day of the Festival occurs tomorrow). As was the case last year, Bloomin' Beautiful will take place at several locations around Blackbutt and a free shuttle bus will be running all day between all the Festival's different venues to whisk visitors from one spot to the next: • At the Blackbutt Showgrounds, there'll be a Rail Trail Outdoor And Garden Expo running from 8:00am to 4:00pm today featuring a wide variety of outdoor and garden supply exhibitors. There'll also be free rides on the nearby Rail Trail; an open workshop by the Timbertown Woodworkers; and demonstrations by horsemen (and women) on many things connected with horses, such as natural horsemanship, equine massage and talking saddles.   • At Nukku Nook, the Blackbutt Heritage & Tourism Association's "Train Track To Walking Track" exhibition will be open from 10:00am to 3:00pm, and the Wondai Brass Band will be giving a performance at 11:30am.   • At the Anglican Church, a quilting and country art and craft display will be on show from 9:00am to 3:00pm   • At the Blackbutt Uniting Church Hall, the Blackbutt Busy Needles group and the Blackbutt Country Crafters will be putting on craft and quilting displays from 10:00am to 3:00pm   • In Les Muller Park, the Stanwell Kids Corner will be running from 8:00am to 4:00pm with lots of activities for children including Dreamtime Reptiles shows; drumming and rhythm workshops by Rhythm Culture, a Cushion Kids Concert by members of the Brisbane Philharmonic Orchestra Chamber Players and much more including face painting and roving entertainment - all free!   • At the Blackbutt Memorial Hall, there'll be a Country Food Fair running from 8:00am to 4:00pm featuring displays of local produce, wine and food tastings along with High Teas at 10:00am, 12:00 noon and 2:00pm and Healthy Cooking demonstrations with chef Jason Ford at 11:00am and 1:00pm   • And at the Blackbutt Golf Club, the Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Golf Cup will be played on the greens from 10:00am to 12:30pm. This will be followed at 6:30pm in the evening with a community BBQ dinner, monster raffles and live entertainment from The Blues Excuse until late. September 9 Murgon CBD Markets The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street, 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 Kingaroy Garden Club Meeting - Kumbia The Kingaroy and District Garden Club will be holding this month's meeting at Sue and Richard Whitworth's home at 15 Bickerton Street in Kumbia at 2:00pm this afternoon. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone May on (07) 4162-1107. Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Festival The finalday of the annual Bloomin' Beautiful Blackbutt Festival will get underway at 8:00am this morning and continue on until 4:00pm this afternoon. As was the case last year, Bloomin' Beautiful will take place at several locations around Blackbutt and a free shuttle bus will be running all day between all the Festival's different venues to whisk visitors from one spot to the next: • At the Blackbutt Showgrounds, there'll be a Rail Trail Outdoor And Garden Expo running from 8:00am to 4:00pm today featuring a wide variety of outdoor and garden supply exhibitors. There'll also be free rides on the nearby Rail Trail; and an open workshop by the Timbertown Woodworkers   • At Nukku Nook, the Blackbutt SES will be putting on a Sausage Sizzle Breakfast at 8:00am. This will be followed by the Timbertowns Escape Marathon at 9:30am, and then a concert by the Taromeo Country Music Club from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm   • At the Anglican Church, a quilting and country art and craft display will be on show from 9:00am to 3:00pm   • At the Blackbutt Uniting Church Hall, the Blackbutt Busy Needles group and the Blackbutt Country Crafters will be putting on craft and quilting displays from 10:00am to 3:00pm   • In Les Muller Park, the Stanwell Kids Corner will be running from 8:00am to 4:00pm with lots of activities for children including Dreamtime Reptiles shows; and much more including face painting, a jumping castle, crafts and roving entertainment - all free!   • At the Blackbutt Memorial Hall, there'll be an Artisans Hall running from 8:00am to 4:00pm featuring displays of local produce, wine and food tastings along with displays and demonstrations by local artists, craftspeople, market stalls and exhibitions of photography and teapots. Tansey Campdraft The second (and final) day of the annual Tansey Campdraft will be held at the Tansey Showgrounds off the Burnett Highway at Tansey from early this morning until late this afternoon. A wide range of keen campdrafters will be contesting the event and admission is 100% free for spectators. More details? Phone Julie on (07) 4168 7108 PS: Nominations for this campdraft are now full. 2012 Nanango Country Music Muster The fourth (and final) day of the 2012 Nanango Country Music Muster will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from 7:00am this morning through until early this afternoon. Today the action will get underway with a Bush Breakfast enlivened by walk-up poets between 7:00am and 9:30am, and this will be followed with a Gospel Music Concert from 9:30am until around 12:00 noon, after which attendees are free to spend the afternoon packing up their campsites in a leisurely way and then head home. Food will be available in the Showgrounds from brekkie until the gates close today, and admission to the Gospel Music Concert and Bush Brekkie is totally free (though you'll have to buy your brekkie if you want to chow down). You can get more details about this year's Muster on the Nanango Show Society's website or by phoning the Show Society on (07) 4163-1273. Tractor Tattoo On The Great South East Kingaroy's up-coming Tractor Tattoo Festival will be profiled on Channel 7's Great South East TV show at 5:30pm this afternoon. South Burnett Rugby League Preliminary Grand Finals - Cherbourg The South Burnett Rugby League will be playing their Preliminary Grand Final at Jack O'Chin Oval in Cherbourg at 12:00 noon today. The A-grade Cherbourg and Blackbutt teams will play off against one another to decide who'll face the Kingaroy Red Ants in this year's Grand final - and it should be a heck of a match! Cherbourg have had a very good run of wins this season and Blackbutt have turned in some very creditable performances too. So while Cherbourg probably go into the match as favourites based on their overall season performance, there's always the possibility of an upset win by the ever-improving Timbertowners. Spectators and supporters are very welcome! Note: In the U18s, Kingaroy will face minor premiers Eastern Suburbs in the Grand Final today at Salter Oval, Bundaberg. Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 September 10 Nanango Show Society Meeting The Nanango Show Society will be holding its regular second Monday of the month meeting at the Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people who'd like to get involved in the Showground's operations are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Show Society's secretary on (07) 4163-1273. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held in the Blackbutt Community Hall on the D'Aguilar Highway at Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. There'll be 16 games overall as well as two continual jackpots. Everyone is welcome. Grow Your Business Online Seminar - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council, WBBROC and Edge Online will be holding the second of three "Learn How To Grow Your Business Online" seminars at the Kingaroy Town Hall Supper Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 3:00pm to 5:15pm today. The seminars are free but places are limited. You can find out more and/or reserve a seat by phoning 1300 558-659. Note: The remaining seminar in the series will be held at the same venue and time on October 24th. Kingaroy Quota Club Meeting The Kingaroy Quota Club will be holding its regular second Monday of the month meeting at the Biscuit Tin (15 Albert Street in Kingaroy) at 7:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone Wendy on (07) 4162-8485. Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm onwards today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. Inverlaw Hall Committee AGM The Inverlaw Hall Committee will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Hall at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. September 11 State Budget The Queensland State Government will hand down its 2012-13 State Budget today. Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches inside the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Singles Morning Tea - Wondai The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social gathering at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by phoning Kathryn on (0401) 600-083; by emailing her; or by visiting the website. Murgon Lions Club Meeting The Murgon Lions Club will be holding their regular 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting at 7:00pm this evening. Most meetings are usually held at the Australian Hotel in Lamb Street, but on occasion they may also be held at other venues (such as the Lions Shed and members homes) - so please call in advance if you want to come along. New members are always very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Col on (07) 4168-1552. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding the regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. The group is celebrating its 21st birthday in 2012 and new members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581. Kingaroy Christmas Carnival Committee Meeting The South Burnett Young Leaders Association Inc. will be running the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival again this year in conjunction with key members of the community. And if you'd like to assist with this year's Carnival, you're very welcome to come along to the monthly planning meeting which will be held at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 8:00pm tonight. The Carnival needs all kinds of helpers and new members who'd like to do a litle something for the community are always very welcome. More details? Phone Brooke on (0412) 462-377 or send her an email. Tuesday Afternoon Scrabble - Kingaroy The South Burnett Scrabble Group will be meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon for social Scrabble games. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4162-3609. Tuesday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding bingo matches from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a $100 jackpot, all books are $1, and morning tea is available for 60c. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300 Art Geckos - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Friendly Art Group (the "Art Geckos") will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. The Geckos cater for everyone from learners through to experienced artists and anyone with an interest in art is very welcome. All you need to bring along are your own materials. More details? Phone Daphne on (07) 4162-7112. September 12 Meet Tony Green - Nanango Australian science fiction author Tony Green - whose book "The Second Beginning" has just been released - will be meeting the public at 10:30am this morning at the Nanango Library at 48 Drayton Street. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the library on (07) 4189-9438. Nanango Probus Club Meeting The Nanango Probus Club will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Fitzroy Street, Nanango (opposite Foodworks) from 9:30am onwards this morning. The club meets on the 2nd Wednesday of every month and meetings usually feature guest speakers talking on a variety of topics, as well as a great morning tea and chats. The group also arrange a number of special outings during the course of the year. New members are always very welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Pat on (07) 4171-0662 Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. Grow Your Business Workshop - Goomeri The Australian Industry Group, Queensland Government, Wide Bay TAFE and BIEDO will be holding a completely free, 2 day workshop in the BIEDO Boardroom at 10 Moore Street, Goomeri between 9:30am and 4:00pm today and tomorrow. The workshop will be facilitated by Michael Doneman, the founder of Edgeware, and will cover business segmentation, customer value analysis, competitor analysis, attractiveness survey, defining business objectives, marketing issues, creating a "To Do" list and establishing priorities. Workshop tools will then be used to develop a One Page Project Plan which can be easily modified using the same tools as conditions change. Places are limited though - and you can find out more and/or obtain enrolment forms by calling Michael on (0402) 394-166 or by emailing him. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome! For more details phone (07) 4163-6191. Heartmoves Exercise Session - Nanango A free Heartmoves exercise session led by South Burnett physiotherapist Louise Kenny will be held at Rapid Fitness at 4 Railway Lane in Nanango between 10:45am and 11:45am this morning. The Heartmoves exercise program is jointly sponsored by the Heart Foundation, Rapid Fitness and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program. It's designed for people who haven't done exercise in awhile, and it lets you exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment. Heartmoves sessions are held at the same time and place each Wednesday and everyone is welcome. You can obtain more details by phoning Louise on (07) 4163-3449 or (0427) 631-549. South Burnett Tourism Association Meeting The South Burnett Tourism Association will be holding a meeting at 5:45pm this evening at Ringsfield House at 45 Alfred Street in Nanango (meeting starts at 6:00pm). The meeting fee is $9 to cover refreshments, nibbles and entry into the school house and an RSVP by Friday 07-Sep-12 would be greatly appreciated to assist with catering. Anyone with an interest in the development of the South Burnett's tourism industry is very welcome to attend, and you can obtain more details from the SBTA's Secretary by phoning (0401) 577-379 or by email. Busy Needles Club Meeting - Nanango The Busy Needles Club will be meeting at Nanango's Uniting Church Hall at 114 Drayton Street from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The club caters for people interested in patchwork, machine embroidery, sewing and knitting and meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Meetings cost $3.00 (which includes morning tea, but BYO lunch) and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Sue on (07) 4163-0919 or Linda on (07) 4170-0823. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm 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 Wednesday 10-Pin Bowling - Kingaroy The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be holding a Social 10-pin Bowls Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street in Kingaroy from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize money and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season in late September. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Kingaroy Lions Club Dinner Meeting The Kingaroy Lions Club will be holding their bi-monthly Dinner Meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy (opposite McDonalds) from 6:30pm onwards tonight. The Kingaroy Lions are involved in a very wide range of community activities in Kingaroy and surrounding areas all year round and anyone who's interested in joining a Lions Club (or simply socialising and seeing how Lions operate) is very welcome to come along! Kingaroy Lions Club dinners are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, and you can obtain more information by phoning Neil on (07) 4162-3742 or by emailing him. September 13 Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! South Burnett National Show Society AGM - Kingaroy The South Burnett National Show Society will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Army Hall in the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone (07) 4162-5800. Blackbutt-Benarkin Community Council Meeting The Blackbutt-Benarkin Community Council - an initiative of South Burnett Community Enterprises Ltd (the company that operates the Yarraman and District Community Bank and the Blackbutt branch) - will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The BBCC focusses on looking at ways to improve the community in the Blackbutt-Benarkin area and anyone who'd like to make a positive difference to the Timber Towns is very welcome to attend! Membership is $5 per annum and meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. More details? Phone Jeff on (07) 4163-0023. Meet Tony Green - Kingaroy Australian science fiction author Tony Green - whose book "The Second Beginning" has just been released - will be meeting the public at 10:30am this morning at the Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the library on (07) 4189-9256. St Josephs Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. RUOK? Day Free Community Breakfast - Kingaroy Today is RUOK? Day - a day to raise awareness about suicide prevention - and to mark it, a free community breakfast will be held outside Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington's offices at 34A Alford Street in Kingaroy (opposite Kingaroy Shoppingworld) between 6:00am and 9:00am this morning. The breakfast is being jointly sponsored by Centacare South Burnett, Stanwell Corporation, the South Burnett Regional Council, Medicare Local and CROW-FM 90.7 and there'll be a range of guest speakers on hand too. In addition to the breakfast, randomly selected free cups of coffee will also be available at selected coffee shops all around the region today to encourage people to stop, chat and ask "Are you OK?". Participating cafes include: Blackbutt: The Blackbutt Bakery, Bunya Nut Café and Edelweiss Café Yarraman: Timbertowns Art and Craft Café Nanango: Cooks Bakery, Nanango Country Bakehouse, Nanango Foodworks and Nanango RSL Kingaroy: Betta Electrical, Glendon Street Café, Gloria Jeans, Kingaroy Coffee Lounge, Kingaroy RSL and Kingaroy State High School Wondai: The Coffee Shop (formerly seafood and bakery), Dimities Cottage and Dan's Diner Murgon: Murgon Bakery and Reflections Coffee Lounge Goomeri: Pumpkin Pie Coffee Shop. Note: Today's community breakfast was originally advertised as being held outside Gloria Jeans Coffee Shop at Shoppingworld, but has now been relocated across the road. Thursday Evening Dance Classes - Kingaroy Social Dance Classes will be held in the Apex room of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 6:30pm this evening. You can learn how to do the Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin or some of the latest sequence dances - and don't worry if you haven’t got a partner, there are plenty of dancers to help you! It doesn't matter if you just want to learn, have been dancing for years or are visiting the area - come along for a great night out with heaps of fun and laughter. All you need to bring are your dancing shoes. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2818 or (0417) 808-296. Lingerie Demonstration - Kingaroy Carol Martin Lingerie will be holding a lingerie show at the Kingaroy CWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street (just next to the RSL) from 10:00am to 1:30pm today, along with a morning tea. Carol is a breast care consultant who specialises in underwear, sleepwear and swimwear for women who've undergone either full or partial surgery for breast cancer (though some of her range is also suitable for women who haven't). Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Joan on (07) 4164-8151 or Josie on (07) 4164-4384. Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463 September 14 Kingaroy QCWA Meeting The Kingaroy branch of the QCWA will be holding its regular second Friday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy QCWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street (just next to the RSL) at 10:00am this morning. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Hazel on (07) 4162-1194. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at 10 Kingaroy Street 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 Danny on (0429) 803-820 or send him an email. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Danny about this too. Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. More than $1,000 in jackpots will be on offer. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Chat With The Mayor - Blackbutt South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be appearing at the Blackbutt Newsagency in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00am to 10:00am today so that residents can chat with him about any issues of concern they might have. Today's chat is part or a series the Mayor will be holding around the region this month and next. Colours of Yarraman Festival The first day of the 2nd annual Colours Of Yarraman Festival will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street and the Yarraman State School in John Street, Yarraman today. The Community Hall will be hosting this year's Art and Photography Exhibition, and it will be on display to the public from 10:00am to 4:00pm for a gold coin donation entry. Then at 5:00pm, a community BBQ hosted by the Yarraman State School P&C Association will fire up at the school (food and refreshments available for sale), and this will be followed at 6:00pm with a gold coin donation Family Movie Night (the movie will be "Looney Tunes Back In Action"). The Festival will run through until Monday, and you can obtain the full program of events on the Colours of Yarraman website 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 September 15 Kragra Campdraft The Kragra Campdraft will be held from 6:00am this morning until late in the afternoon at the Kragra campdrft grounds. Kragra is located off the Durong-Mundubbera Road via Allies Creek (almost at the junction of the old Wondai, Mundubbera and Chinchilla Shires) and the annual campdraft being held there today has attracted several hundred nominations. This year's Campdraft will feature Open, Novice, Maiden, Ladies, Juvenile, Junior and Beginners Drafts, and there'll also be pony club gymkhana events to provide a change of pace. Food and drink will be available in the grounds and a bar will be operating all day too. Admission to the campdraft is 100% free for spectators and everyone is most welcome! More details? Phone Vicki on (07) 4165-8191. What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine Endeavour Foundation Biggest Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding a special Biggest Bingo at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 1:30pm this afternoon. There'll be 4 Jackpots in 90 calls, with the biggest jackpot a cool $1000.00. And there'll be lots of raffles too. Everyone is welcome! Colours Of Yarraman Festival The second day of the 2nd annual Colours Of Yarraman Festival will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street and the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman today. The Bowls Club will be kicking off the first three rounds of a Calcutta Colours Of Yarraman Open Fours competition at 8:00am which will run through until late this afternoon. This will be followed in the evening with a dinner at the club house and live entertainment by Sharry which will get underway at 6:00pm. At the Yarraman Community Hall, meanwhile, this year's Art and Photography Exhibition will be on display to the public from 10:00am to 5:00pm for a gold coin donation entry. This will be followed at 6:00pm by a wine and cheese opening and then a Dinner-Dance at 7:00pm with entertainment from Blackbutt's talented Sempf family, and then the formal announcement of this year's Art and Photography Competition winners at 9:00pm. Tickets to this dinner are $35 per head and they can be obtained from the Bendigo Community Bank at 23 Toomey Street. The Festival will run through until Monday, and you can obtain the full program of events on the Colours of Yarraman website Tractor Tattoo - Kingaroy Today is the main day of the month-long Tractor Tattoo celebration in the South Burnett. Tractor Tattoo will be held at the South Burnett Regional Council's Glendon Street forecourt from 4:00pm until around 8:00pm this evening. The event will kick off with exhibitions, entertainment and children's activities which will continue through until 6:00pm when a wide range of local performers will take to the stage (including the Blackbutt Singers, Caedonian Pipe Band, various bands from Kingaroy State High School, the Murgon State School Band, Nanango Theatre Company, Sing Australia, South Burnett Chorale, Susan Dowdle School Of Dance, Wondai & District Band and Wondai State School Band). They'll be followed at 7:00pm with "The Gathering Of The Tractors" - a display of 50 tractor cut-outs prepared by community groups from Benarkin to Windera for the Festival, along with the announcement of prize-winners. And then there'll be the unveiling of the Festival's centrepiece - a musical tractor - and the performance of a specially-commissioned work on it. In the adjoining Kingaroy Library there'll also be a range of events going on including a "Day In The Life Of A Tractor" workshop (to create a piece of artwork for the library); a photographic exhibition by the Murgon Camera Club; and a Kingaroy State High School Literature Showcase. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, contact the South Burnett Regional Council on (07) 4189-9100. Softball Have A Go Day - Nanango A Softball "Have A Go" Day will be held at the Nanango Sporting Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 1:00pm today to let potential new players get a feel for this fun, fast-paced sport. The event is open to all ages and ability levels and in addition to softball games there'll also be a free sausage sizzle, face painting for young children and a jumping castle too. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more information by phoning Maria on (0488) 621-000 or by emailing her. Friendship Markets - Kingaroy The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 6:30am to around 12:00pm today. The markets feature an array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls and new stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Doug on (07) 4162-7300. South Burnett Rugby League Grand Finals The 2012 Grand Finals of the South Burnett rugby league competition will be held at Nanango RLFC's grounds off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of Nanango's CBD today. The U8s match between Nanango and Kingaroy will start the day at 8:00am and will be followed by the U10s match between Nanango and Blackbutt at 8:40am. The U12s decider between the Murgon Mustangs and Kingaroy Red Ants will be played at 9:30am. This will be followed by the U14s grand final between the Nanango Stags and Central Burnett Brumbies at 11:00am; and then the U16s tussle between the Kingaroy Red Ants and Central Burnett Brumbies at 12:30pm. There'll also be an U18s cup match between Kingaroy and Murgon at 2:00pm. And after this, the day will be capped off with the biggest match of all: the A-grade Premier League Grand Final between the Cherbourg Hornets and the Kingaroy Red Ants at 3:30pm (which promises to be a very good match indeed). Spectators and supporters are very welcome! Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 Bedlam - Kingaroy Bedlam will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 St Mary's Parish Working Bee - Kingaroy St Mary's Parish will be holding a Working Bee in the grounds of St Mary's church at 15 Albert Street in Kingaroy from 8:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. The work that will be undertaken includes a general grounds clean-up and pruning, and morning tea will be provided. Everyone who'd like to lend a hand is welcome, and you can get more details by phoning Kay on (07) 4162-4214. Mad Hatters Tea Party & Auction - Kingaroy As a lead-up event to this afternoon's Tractor Tattoo (see entry further above), Jumping Ant Arts will be holding a "Mad Hatter's Teapot Tea Party & Auction Of Funky Teapots" at the Kingaroy Art Gallery at 128 Haly Street at 2:30pm this afternoon. The event is a fundraiser for women and children escaping domestic violence and the teapots that will go under the auctioneer's hammer today were all crafted at recent funky teapot workshops set up as part of Tractor Tattoo. This is a great way to get a unique teapot (and/or work of art) and support a good cause at the same time. More details? Phone the Kingaroy Art Gallery on (07) 4162-6273. Regional Food Network Seminars - Goomeri and Kingaroy Growing The Burnett Inc will be holding two free seminars in Goomeri and Kingaroy today to look at the topic of building a regional food network to increase local food production and distribution. The seminars will be addressed by three guest speakers (an organic famer, a food distributor and an educator) and would be of interest to anyone involved in food production, share farming on small acreages, regional food hubs and training, employment or self-employment opportunities. The first seminar will be held at the Goomeri Hall Of Memory at 10:30am and the second will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm. A light lunch or supper will be included with both seminars. Free buses will also be running to both seminars from Monto, Murgon and Blackbutt and picking up at all towns in between - but to secure a seat you'll need to make a reservation: either by phoning (0417) 756-528 or by email. POSTPONED: These seminars were postponed to a future date (yet to be advised) on Tuesday 11-Sep-12 Friendship Dance - Kingaroy The monthly Friendship Dance will be held at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 7:30pm this evening, with music supplied by a local band. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for high school students and there'll be a raffle, a lucky door prize and lucky spots too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Craig on (0417) 808-296 Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club Rally - Kumbia The annual two-day Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club Rally will be held at the Kumbia Sports Grounds on the Bunya Highway at Kumbia between 9:00am and 4:30pm today. The rally attracts vintage machinery enthusiasts from all over South East Queensland and there'll be a huge range of antique machinery on display including cars, tractors, trucks, crawlers and stationery engines. Other highlights include a grand parade, slow tractor races, sled pulling, ploughing, ring events and vintage chainsaw demonstrations and much, much more!. If you're hungry, there'll be a barbecue, food and drink stalls operaing all day too. Exhibitors from other clubs are also very welcome, but you'll need to arrange your own public liability insurance, which will be sighted on arrival. More details? Phone Jeff on (07) 4162-5408 or (0428) 625-408 or Andrew Rackeman on (07) 4162-4720 or (0428) 644-295. Kingaroy Junior Cricket Sign-On Day The Kingaroy Junior Cricket Club will be holding their 2012-2013 season Sign-On Day at the Lyle Vidler Oval clubhouse in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (next to Beangrowers Australia) for players aged 6 to 16 from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-3161 or Alan on (07) 4162-4024. Seafood Smorgasbord - Wondai Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street, Wondai will be holding another of their popular monthly all-you-can-eat Seafood Smorgasbords from 6:30pm this evening (dinner starts at 7:00pm). Cost is $35 per head (BYO) and since these dinners are usually a sell-out, bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5744 September 16 Come & Try Clay Target Shooting Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Clay Target Club will be holding their annual "Come & Try Clay Target Shooting" day at the Kingaroy Clay Target Grounds off Cooyar Road in Kingaroy from 9:30am onwards today as a fundraiser for this year's Birds Of A Feather Relay For Life team. If you'd like to try clay target shooting, you can get 2 x 10 target events for $20 (with guns, ammo and tuition included). Adults will require either a gun or a drivers licence for proof of ID, but juniors aged 12 to 18 can also take part without the same ID requirements. You should also wear nclosed footwear. Morning tea and lunch will be availble on site too if you get hungry. More details? Phone Alison on (07) 4162-3582. Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club Rally - Kumbia The second (and final) day of the annual, two-day Kingaroy & District Vintage Machinery Club Rally will be held at the Kumbia Sports Grounds on the Bunya Highway at Kumbia between 9:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. The rally attracts vintage machinery enthusiasts from all over South East Queensland and there'll be a huge range of antique machinery on display including cars, tractors, trucks, crawlers and stationery engines. Other highlights include a grand parade, slow tractor races, sled pulling, ploughing, ring events and vintage chainsaw demonstrations and much, much more!. If you're hungry, there'll be a barbecue, food and drink stalls operaing too. Exhibitors from other clubs are also very welcome, but you'll need to arrange your own public liability insurance, which will be sighted on arrival. More details? Phone Jeff on (07) 4162-5408 or (0428) 625-408 or Andrew Rackeman on (07) 4162-4720 or (0428) 644-295. Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade AGM The Taromeo Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the brigade's shed in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 3:00pm this afternoon. All interested people are welcome to attend. Glencoe Rural Fire Brigade AGM - Durong The Glencoe Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the brigade's shed at 80 McLean Road, Durong at 4:00pm this afternoon. All interested people are welcome to attend. Colours of Yarraman Festival The third day of the 2nd annual Colours Of Yarraman Festival will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street and Errol Munt Park today. For lawn bowls enthusiasts, the Bowls Club will be probably be the place to be when it kicks off the final rounds of its Calcuttta Colours Of Yarraman Open Fours competition (which began yesterday) at 9:00am. This competition will run for most of the day until Awards are presented to the ultimate winners around 4:00pm. Meanwhile - at the Yarraman Community Hall - this year's Art and Photography Exhibition will be on display to the public from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm for a gold coin donation entry - and after last night's announcement of the winners, you'll be able to view the winning entries too. But families may prefer to focus on Errol Munt Park, where things will get underway early with a Free Community Breakfast courtesy of the Yarraman Bendigo Community Bank from 7:30am to 9:00am coupled with a Trade Expo for local businesses and associations. The winners of this year's Garden Competition will be announced at 9:30am, and after this there'll be a family fun morning from 10:00am to around 2:00pm featuring a merry-go-round, jumping castles for both seniors and U6s, laughing clowns, a maze, and a mega-slide for older children. There'll also be a lunch availble from 11:30am to 1:30pm hosted by the Yarraman SES, and in the afternoon (2:00pm to 4:00pm) former Wickety Wak member Greg Doolan and his wife Lorna wil be performing in concert. The Festival will conclude tomorrow, and you can obtain the full program of events on the Colours of Yarraman website 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 Wondai Pony Club Rally Day The Wondai Pony Club will be holding a Rally Day at the Wondai Showgrounds in Baynes Street, Wondai from 9:00am onwards today. The club meets on the first and third Sunday each month (unless there are conflicting events in the Zone) and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Annette on (07) 4168-5784 or (0418) 265-5895. Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 September 17 Colours Of Yarraman Festival The 2nd annual Colours Of Yarraman Festival will conclude today at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street when this year's Art and Photography Exhibition will have its final public showing between 10:00am and 3:00pm for a gold coin donation entry. You can obtain the full program of events for the 2012 Festival on the Colours of Yarraman website Lighten Up - Wondai If you live in (or near) Wondai and want to lose weight, get more active and become a bit healthier, then you may like to sign up for the six-week Lighten Up To A Healthy Lifestyle workshop that will be held at the Wondai Community Health Building in Bramston Street, Wondai from 1:00pm to 3:30pm today (today's workshop is the last in this series). The six weekly workshops in this course are designed to to help you improve your level of physical activity; your understanding of food labels; your current diet and your self-esteem - and they're absolutely free!. All workshops will be facilitated by a Community Health Nurse and everyone is welcome - but an RSVP is essential because places are limited. You can find out more details and/or reserve a place yourself by phoning Caitlin Isaac at RHealth on (07) 4162 5230 (or by emailing her). Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held in the Blackbutt Community Hall on the D'Aguilar Highway at Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. There'll be 16 games overall as well as two continual jackpots. Everyone is welcome. Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm onwards today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. September 18 Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. The group is celebrating its 21st birthday in 2012 and new members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581. Art Geckos - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Friendly Art Group (the "Art Geckos") will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. The Geckos cater for everyone from learners through to experienced artists and anyone with an interest in art is very welcome. All you need to bring along are your own materials. More details? Phone Daphne on (07) 4162-7112. Tuesday Afternoon Scrabble - Kingaroy The South Burnett Scrabble Group will be meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon for social Scrabble games. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4162-3609. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding the regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches inside the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Tuesday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding bingo matches from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a $100 jackpot, all books are $1, and morning tea is available for 60c. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300 Singles Morning Tea - Wondai The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social gathering at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by phoning Kathryn on (0401) 600-083; by emailing her; or by visiting the website. Kingaroy Writers Association Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Writers' Association will be holding their twice-monthly meeting between 9:30am and 12:00 noon this morning at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy. Members meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to share their work with other members and take part in writing and word exercises. Membership is just $5 per annum and meetings are $2 to cover tea and coffee (bring a plate for a shared morning tea experience). New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Geoff on (07) 4162-1885. September 19 Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm 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 Nanango Seniors Meeting The Nanango branch of National Seniors will be holding their regular 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting at CTC (opposite the State Primary School) in Drayton Street, Nanango at 10:30am this morning - though you can come as early as 9:30am if you'd like a cuppa and natter first. New members aged 50-plus are very welcome! Community Kitchen - Blackbutt If you live in (or near) Blackbutt, are interested in cooking affordable and nutritious meals and would like to get together with a group of like-minded individuals on a regular basis to socialise and cook food, RHealth and the South Burnett Regional Council will be holding their first Community Kitchen meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 10:00am and 12:00 noon today. Community Kitchens are owned and driven by participants, who make all the decisions about running the group; how often it meets and what will be cooked. In general, your only cost will be to pay for your share of the ingredients used in any cook-up - but to kick the kitchen off, the SBRC will supply the funding for the first 10 cooking sessions. If you're interested in the concept, you can obtain more details by phoning Berneice Hilly at RHealth on (07) 4162-5230 or Kerry Oldfield at the SBRC on (07) 4189-9412. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome! For more details phone (07) 4163-6191. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. Graham House Community Centre AGM - Murgon Graham House at 26 Pearen Street in Murgon will be holding their Annual General Meeting this evening. Refreshments will be served at 6:00pm and the meeting will get underway at 7:00pm sharp. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details from Graham House on (07) 4168-2828. Wednesday 10-Pin Bowling - Kingaroy The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be holding a Social 10-pin Bowls Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street in Kingaroy from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize money and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season in late September. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. South Burnett Regional Council Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its monthly general meeting at the Glendon Street Council Chambers in Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning. Meetings are open to the public. Heartmoves Exercise Session - Nanango A free Heartmoves exercise session led by South Burnett physiotherapist Louise Kenny will be held at Rapid Fitness at 4 Railway Lane in Nanango between 10:45am and 11:45am this morning. The Heartmoves exercise program is jointly sponsored by the Heart Foundation, Rapid Fitness and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program. It's designed for people who haven't done exercise in awhile, and it lets you exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment. Heartmoves sessions are held at the same time and place each Wednesday and everyone is welcome. You can obtain more details by phoning Louise on (07) 4163-3449 or (0427) 631-549. South Burnett Carers Group Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Carers Social & Information Group will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Kingaroy RSL's Anzac Room between 10:30am and 12:30pm this morning. The group is open to anyone who acts as a carer and is designed to provide a social and networking outlet for carers, who often find themselves isolated by their role. The group provides coffee, cake, companionship, support and information for carers and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Care for Carers team on (07) 4150-1900 or email them. September 20 Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! Body Heat For Girls - Hivesville The Hivesville Hotel will be holding a Body Heat girls night out from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission fees apply. More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-9876. St Josephs Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. Thursday Evening Dance Classes - Kingaroy Social Dance Classes will be held in the Apex room of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 6:30pm this evening. You can learn how to do the Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin or some of the latest sequence dances - and don't worry if you haven’t got a partner, there are plenty of dancers to help you! It doesn't matter if you just want to learn, have been dancing for years or are visiting the area - come along for a great night out with heaps of fun and laughter. All you need to bring are your dancing shoes. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2818 or (0417) 808-296. National Seniors Trip To Alma Park Zoo The Murgon branch of National Seniors will be running a day trip to Alma Park Zoo today. Tickets for the all-inclusive trip are $67 per head and they cover bus transport to and from the zoo, Alma Park entrance fees and a great lunch. The bus will pick up and deposit travellers at Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango, Yarraman and Blackbutt and anyone aged 50 or more is most welcome to come along, meet new friends and enjoy a fun day out. More details? Bookings? Phone Paula on (07) 4168-3114 or (0438) 708-885. Blackbutt Tourism & Heritage Association Meeting The Blackbutt Tourism & Heritage Association will be holding its regular monthly meeting at Nukka Nook (the building at the entrance to the Blackbutt Rail Trail off Bowman Road, Blackbutt) at 7:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0418 or email her. Nanango Tourism & Development Association Meeting The Nanango Tourism & Development Association will be holding its regular 3rd Thursday of the month meeting at the Nanango Golf Club off the D'Aguilar Highway north of Nanango at 5:30pm this evening (meeting starts at 6:00pm). The NaTDA aims to assist, foster, instigate or manage any project that could contribute to the advancement of the communities in and around Nanango. All interested people are very welcome to come along and get involved, and you can obtain more information by phoning Ross Towell on (07) 4163-2266 or Lloyd Hooper on (0418) 186-540. Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463 September 21 Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. More than $1,000 in jackpots will be on offer. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Chat With The Mayor - Murgon South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be at the Murgon Newsagency in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00am to 9:00am today so that residents can chat with him about any issues of concern they might have. Today's chat is part or a series the Mayor will be holding around the region this month and next. One 4 The Road - Kingaroy Popular entertainers One 4 The Road will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Pool Competition - Nanango The Fitzroy Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango will be holding a Pool Competition at 8:00pm tonight. There are 32 places available with a $5 buy-in fee, and a $200 first prize for the winner (as well as lesser prizes for the two runners-up). Everyone is welcome. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-1506. Blue Light Disco - Murgon The seventh Murgon Blue Light Disco for primary school age children for 2012 will be held at the Diggers Rooms in the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon between 6:30pm and 8:30pm this evening. The $4 admission fee includes a hot dog dinner and there'll be some great prizes to be won as well. Blue Light discos are drug, alcohol and tobacco free and are fully supervised by local police, Apexians, Lions and other volunteers. No passouts or early exit will be given without parental permission and/or collection. More details? Phone Lance at the Murgon Police Station on (07) 4168-1211. 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 Nanango Writers Association Meeting The Nanango Writers Association will be meeting at the Nanango Theatre at the corner of George and Elk Streets, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The group meet on the first and third Fridays of every month, and anyone with an interest in writing is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Brian on (07) 4164-6232. Bruzz - Murgon Popular South Burnett entertainers Bruzz will be performing at the Murgon Services Club in Gore Street from 7:30pm to around 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details fom the club on (07) 4168-1819. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at 10 Kingaroy Street 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 Danny on (0429) 803-820 or send him an email. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Danny about this too. September 22 100 Years Of Fashion - Kumbia A "100 Years Of Fashion" fashion show will be held at the Kumbia Memorial Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia at 1:30pm this afternoon as part of Kumbia's Centenary celebrations (doors open at 1:00pm). There'll be a Fashion Parade as well as static displays of fashion accessories and clothing that have come and gone over the last 100 years. Admission is $10 and a delicious High Tea will be served too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Anne on (07) 4163-6548 or email her Wondai Country Markets The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular, getting-bigger-every-month Wondai Country Markets will be operating in Coronation Park in the Wondai CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature (amongst any other things) stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and the Wondai Kindergarten's BBQs firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts to early bargain hunters. New stallholders are always very welcome - stall fees range from $10 with power and water available if needed - and you can obtain more details by phoning the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or by emailing them What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine South Burnett Ventures Open Day - Kingaroy South Burnett Ventures will be holding an Open Day at their poremises at 15 Kingaroy Street in Kingaroy - just opposite The Peanut Van's factory in the Kingaroy Industrial Estate - from 7:00am to 3:00pm today. The day will feature face painting for children, a car and ute show, a BBQ, lucky door prize and 20% off sale store-wide (as well as some items at below cost). South Burnett Ventures is run by South Burnett JobMatch to provide employment opportunities for people with disabilities and today's get-together is also celebrating the organisation's first birthday. Everyone is welcome. Camp Oven Comedy - Monogorilby Hall Crikey! Here's something different! A Camp Oven Comedy Night will be held at Monogorilby Hall from 3:00pm onwards this afternoon (dinner will be served at 6:00pm). Guests at this dinki-di event will be entertained by a variety of Australian bush poetry, balladeering and comedy. And after the pig-on-a-spit and vegies dinner, featured artist Errol Gray ("The Backyard Balladeer") will be providing the evening's entertainment. There'll also be face-painting to keep children amused. Dinner and show tickets are $12 for juniors (7 to 17 years) or $35 for adults (18 years and over). A licensed bar will be operating too, and if you have a big appetite extra food will be available for a gold coin donation. Admission is by ticket only, though, and you can book yours by phoning (07) 4165-8121. Dance - Booie Hall A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00pm this evening. Music will be supplied by The Commodores 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 Ray on (0408) 193-883. Orana Hilltop Markets - Kingaroy The Orana Lutheran Complex at MacDiarmid Street in Kingaroy will be holding their Orana Hilltop Markets from 7:00am to 2:00pm today in the Complex's grounds. The markets will feature a wide range of stalls selling anything from local produce and beverages through to home decor items, clothing, giftware, gardening supplies and bric-a-brac. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Orana on (07) 4162-6555. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 Start Of Spring School Vacation Today is the first day of the Spring school vacation. School children are on holiday for the next 16 days until they return to school on Monday 8th October. Reduced speed limits around schools don't apply for this pertod either. One 4 The Road - Kingaroy Popular entertainers One 4 The Road will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 September 23 Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 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 South Burnett Laser Skirmish Opening - Nanango South Burnett Laser Skirmish will be holding their official opening at their field at 87 Phipps Street in Nanango today. There'll be a sausage sizzle and jumping castle operating, and 2-hour laser skirmish sessions - open to all ages - will be available for $25. More details? Phone (0459) 825-422. Hivesville Country Markets The Hivesville Country Markets will be held at the Hivesville Sports Grounds from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. These family friendly monthly markets feature a variety of stalls including fresh local farm produce, plants, crafts and lots of food. There'll also be mini auctions running throughout the morning and there's plenty of free parking in the grounds. New stallholders are very welcome too, and you can obtain more details by phoning Trish on (0459) 493-511 September 24 Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held in the Blackbutt Community Hall on the D'Aguilar Highway at Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. There'll be 16 games overall as well as two continual jackpots. Everyone is welcome. Grow Your Business Online Seminar - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council, WBBROC and Edge Online will be holding the final of three "Learn How To Grow Your Business Online" seminars at the Kingaroy Town Hall Supper Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 3:00pm to 5:15pm today. The seminars are free but places are limited. You can find out more and/or reserve a seat by phoning 1300 558-659. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training meeting at the SES shed in McCord Street, Wondai between 6:00pm and 8:00pm. New members are very welcome and you can obtain more information about becomiong an SES volunteer by phoning Dean on (0409) 480-553 School Holiday Entertainment - Kingaroy Kingaroy Shoppingworld will be providing free school holiday entertainment at Shop 28A (next to Big W) at 10:00am and 1:00pm today. Shoppingworld will be running Crazy Candles workshops, which show school children how to make their own brightly-coloured candles. The sessions will be held at the same time and place daily until Friday. Kingaroy Regional Enterprise Centre Assn AGM The Kingaroy Regional Enterprise Centre Asociation will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the Training Room at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy at 5:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Ken Baines Morning Tea - Kingaroy Centacare South Burnett will be holding their regular monthly Ken Baines Memorial Morning Tea at the Biscuit Tin at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome for a relaxed cuppa and chat - and you can bring a friend if you like! More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439. Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm onwards today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. September 25 School Holiday Entertainment - Kingaroy Kingaroy Shoppingworld will be providing free school holiday entertainment at Shop 28A (next to Big W) at 10:00am and 1:00pm today. Shoppingworld will be running Crazy Candles workshops, which show school children how to make their own brightly-coloured candles. The sessions will be held at the same time and place daily until Friday. Tuesday Afternoon Scrabble - Kingaroy The South Burnett Scrabble Group will be meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon for social Scrabble games. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4162-3609. Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches inside the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Tuesday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding bingo matches from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a $100 jackpot, all books are $1, and morning tea is available for 60c. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300 Singles Morning Tea - Wondai The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social gathering at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by phoning Kathryn on (0401) 600-083; by emailing her; or by visiting the website. Art Geckos - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Friendly Art Group (the "Art Geckos") will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. The Geckos cater for everyone from learners through to experienced artists and anyone with an interest in art is very welcome. All you need to bring along are your own materials. More details? Phone Daphne on (07) 4162-7112. Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. The group is celebrating its 21st birthday in 2012 and new members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding the regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Community Morning Tea - Wondai Mother Kate's Early Learning Centre at 25 McCord Street in Wiondai will be holding a free community morning tea at 9:15am this morning to commemorate Australian Child Care Week (which occurs this week). There'll be special guest speakers and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Sharon on (07) 4169-0811 September 26 Kingaroy Lions Club Dinner Meeting The Kingaroy Lions Club will be holding their bi-monthly Dinner Meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy (opposite McDonalds) from 6:30pm onwards tonight. The Kingaroy Lions are involved in a very wide range of community activities in Kingaroy and surrounding areas all year round and anyone who's interested in joining a Lions Club (or simply socialising and seeing how Lions operate) is very welcome to come along! Kingaroy Lions Club dinners are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, and you can obtain more information by phoning Neil on (07) 4162-3742 or by emailing him. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome! For more details phone (07) 4163-6191. Wednesday 10-Pin Bowling - Kingaroy The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be holding a Social 10-pin Bowls Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street in Kingaroy from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize money and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season (ie today). Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. School Holiday Entertainment - Kingaroy Kingaroy Shoppingworld will be providing free school holiday entertainment at Shop 28A (next to Big W) at 10:00am and 1:00pm today. Shoppingworld will be running Crazy Candles workshops, which show school children how to make their own brightly-coloured candles. The sessions will be held at the same time and place daily until Friday. Grow Your Business Online Seminar - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council, WBBROC and Edge Online will be holding the first of three "Learn How To Grow Your Business Online" seminars at the Kingaroy Town Hall Supper Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 3:00pm to 5:15pm today. The seminars are free but places are limited. You can find out more and/or reserve a seat by phoning 1300 558-659. Note: The remaining two seminars in the series will be held at the same venue and time on October 10th and 24th. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm 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 Hub Community Network AGM - Murgon The Hub Comnmunity Network will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 23 Watt Street in Murgon at 1:30pm this afternoon. All interested people are welcome to attend. Busy Needles Club Meeting - Nanango The Busy Needles Club will be meeting at Nanango's Uniting Church Hall at 114 Drayton Street from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The club caters for people interested in patchwork, machine embroidery, sewing and knitting and meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Meetings cost $3.00 (which includes morning tea, but BYO lunch) and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Sue on (07) 4163-0919 or Linda on (07) 4170-0823. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Heartmoves Exercise Session - Nanango A free Heartmoves exercise session led by South Burnett physiotherapist Louise Kenny will be held at Rapid Fitness at 4 Railway Lane in Nanango between 10:45am and 11:45am this morning. The Heartmoves exercise program is jointly sponsored by the Heart Foundation, Rapid Fitness and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program. It's designed for people who haven't done exercise in awhile, and it lets you exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment. Heartmoves sessions are held at the same time and place each Wednesday and everyone is welcome. You can obtain more details by phoning Louise on (07) 4163-3449 or (0427) 631-549. SBCare Annual General Meeting - Kingaroy SBCare (the South Burnett Senior Citizens Welfare Association) will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the Lakeview Room of the Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Kingaroy and Avoca Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 6:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. September 27 Thursday Evening Dance Classes - Kingaroy Social Dance Classes will be held in the Apex room of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 6:30pm this evening. You can learn how to do the Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin or some of the latest sequence dances - and don't worry if you haven’t got a partner, there are plenty of dancers to help you! It doesn't matter if you just want to learn, have been dancing for years or are visiting the area - come along for a great night out with heaps of fun and laughter. All you need to bring are your dancing shoes. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2818 or (0417) 808-296. St Josephs Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Proston PA&H Society Meeting The Proston PA&H Society will be holding their regular last Thursday of the month meeting at the Proston Showgrounds at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome (annual membership is $12 and runs from July 1st to une 30th). School Holiday Entertainment - Kingaroy Kingaroy Shoppingworld will be providing free school holiday entertainment at Shop 28A (next to Big W) at 10:00am and 1:00pm today. Shoppingworld will be running Crazy Candles workshops, which show school children how to make their own brightly-coloured candles. The sessions will be held at the same time and place daily until Friday. Dementia Workshop - Kingaroy SBCare and South Burnett cancer support group Birds Of A Feather will be jointly hosting a workshop on dementia in the Apex Room of the South Burnett Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. Carol Chapman from Alzheimer's Australia will be a special guest speaker, and the seminar will focus on how our brains age and dementia risk reduction strategies. Admission is by gold coin donation and morning tea will be provided, but an RSVP is essential to assist with catering. You can make one by phoning (07) 4162-7300. You can also get a PDF flyer about the workshop which has more details about the topics that will be covered by clicking here. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! Tourism Association AGM - Toowoomba Toowoomba Golden West and South Burnett Tourism will be holding their Annual GHeneral Meeting at the Empire Theatre Meeting Room in Neil Street, Toowoomba at 1:30pm this afternoon. More details? Phone Emily on (07) 4632-1988. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463 September 28 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 Rock Trivia Night - Yarraman The Royal Hotel in Yarraman will be holding a Rock Trivia Night (modeled on the popular TV show Rockwiz) from 7:00pm until late this evening as a fundraiser for juvenile diabetes. Therte'll also be musicians from the South Burnett and Brisbane performing. Entry is by gold coin donation and everyone is welcome. Queensland Police Remembrance Day Service - Kumbia A service to remember fallen Queensland police officers will be held at the Kumbia Anglican Church at the corner of Brook Road and Gordon Street in Kumbia at 3:00pm this afternoon. The service is one of a number that will be held throughout the North Coast Police District today to pay tribute to the 139 police officers who have lost their lives in the course of duty. Members of the public are welcome to attend, and blue ribbons are available from local police stations for a small donation (the proceeds will assist Queensland Police Legacy and Community Supporting Police). South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at 10 Kingaroy Street 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 Danny on (0429) 803-820 or send him an email. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Danny about this too. Big Scrub Garden Club Meeting - Kingaroy The Big Scrub Garden Club will be holding a meeting at Kay Schultz's garden in Kingaroy from 10:00am onwards this morning. The club meets on the last Friday of each month but the venue changes from one month to the next. New members are always welcome! You can obtain more details about today's meeting and get driving directions by phoning the club's secretary on (07) 4162-4844 Pool Competition - Nanango The Fitzroy Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango will be holding a Pool Competition at 8:00pm tonight. There are 32 places available with a $5 buy-in fee, and a $200 first prize for the winner (as well as lesser prizes for the two runners-up). Everyone is welcome. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-1506. Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. More than $1,000 in jackpots will be on offer. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 South Burnett Wine Appreciation Society Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Wine Appreciation Society will be holding its latest monthly meeting for 2012 at the old Kingaroy Butter Factory Conference Room at the rear of Taste South Burnett at 67 William Street in Kingaroy from 6:30pm onwards this evening. The Wine Appreciation Society is open to anyone who'd like to learn more about wines and the $10 meeting fee covers wine tastings and nibbles. Tonight's meeting will focus on Sparkling Bruts with one from Spain, two from France and one from Western Australia going under everyone's palate and should be a lot of fun (WAS meetings usually are). Everyone is welcome! More details? Email Maxene by clicking here or phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899 during business hours. School Holiday Entertainment - Kingaroy Kingaroy Shoppingworld will be providing free school holiday entertainment at Shop 28A (next to Big W) at 10:00am and 1:00pm today. Shoppingworld will be running Crazy Candles workshops, which show school children how to make their own brightly-coloured candles. September 29 Centenary Of St Faith's Church - Mondure A special ceremony to celebrate the centenary of St Faith's Church in Mondure will be held at the church at 11:00am this morning. The chuch was offically opened on October 6th, 1912 on a different site and relocated to its present site in 1924. All past and present members of the congregation and those with any connection to the area are very welcome. Today's service will be conducted by Bishop Robn Nolan. Kingaroy-Taabinga Rotary Club Bookarama - Kingaroy Fancy a ripper read? The Kingaroy-Taabinga Rotary Club will be holding their annual Bookarama at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am this morning through until around 4:00pm this afternoon (and also tomorrow from 9:00am until 12:00 noon). There'll be thousands of great books on sale at bargain prices across all categories along with a great Lucky Door prize, a raffle and a sausage sizzle if you get peckish while you browse the aisles. All proceeds of today's event will go to aid Rotary's outstanding community work - both here in the South Burnett and internationally - and if you love books, this is something you really shouldn't miss. (PS: Book donations for today's Bookarama are very welcome too - if you'd like to make some, phone Darryl on (0408) 718-843) 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 tonight (dinner is served from 6:00pm to 8:00pm). There'll be live entertainment (this month, Jeff Hancox) and lots of cold beer, as well as more pork than you can possibly poke a stick at! The hotel's Pig On A Spit nights are held on the last Saturday of every month and they're always a lot of fun! The cost is only $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children. More information? Phone the pub on (07) 4164-6133. South Burnett On Show The inaugural South Burnett On Show will be running throughout the South Burnett right through this long weekend. South Burnett On Show is an initiative of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association and it's designed to showcase the region's wineries, cellar doors, festivals and tourist attractions to both locals and visitors. A wide range of events will be running at many of the region's best wineries and cellar doors this weekend, and you can read all about what's happening where on South Burnett Wine. They include: Sax On The Ridge (Saturday) and a Tuscan Feast (Sunday) at Moffatdale Ridge The Big Booie BBQ at Cranes Winery (Saturday and Sunday) Bubbles and Bocce (Saturday) and Peanut Tours (Sunday) at Taste South Burnett Vineyard and Winery Tours and Wood-Fired Pizzas at Kingsley Grove (all weekend) A traditional Roast Beef Lunch at Ringsfield House (Sunday) and... French cuisine lunches at Clovely Estate's Old Dairy Restaurant (Saturday and Sunday) Strewth - Kingaroy Entertainers Strewth will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 King Of The Park Challenge - Manar The Manar Adventure Park near Proston will be holding the first day of their inaugural two-day "King Of The Park Challenge" today. The Challenge is based on the legendary "King Of The Hammers" event held in the USA every year and will involve Tuff Trucks, Winch Trucks and Offroad Racing Buggies all competing against each other for the title King Of The Park. Competitors will run against each other at the same time over some really rough terrain at the 15,000 acre park, trying to make their way between 30 GPS points spread throughout the property. Each team will need to think which way best suits their vehicle, and they'll only receive the GPS co-ordinates just before they leave the starting line. There'll be spectator points set up around the course that will enable you to look down and see muliple cars running against each other below you (which will provide some pretty great viewing!). There'll also be trade stands on show too, as well as a designated pit area. Spectators are very welcome, and a 1 Day pass is $10 per adult, $5 per child or $30 per family (2 Day passes are $15 per adult, $7.50 per child or $45 per family). And if you're interested in taking part as a competitor, phone the Manar Adventure Park on (07) 4161-2188. You can also get more information on the Park's website. Burnett Simple Softball - Nanango The Burnett Softball Association will be holding a Burnett Simple Softball coaching clinic for primary school aged children at the Nanango Sporting Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango from9:00am to 2:30pm today (matches start at 9:30am sharp). The cost of the clinic is $60, which includes all softball activities and a pack containing a softball and softball glove - but the first 25 people to register are free. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more information by phoning Maria on (0488) 621-000 or by emailing her. 2012 Boots 'N' Bulldust Festival - Nanango The 3rd annual Country Focus Boots 'N' Bulldust Festival will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from 9:00am this morning (when the gates open) through until late tonight. This year's Festival will feature the Boots’n Bulldust Ute Muster and Bendigo Bank South Burnett Championship Ute Muster (from 10:00am) with judging in 11 different classes, as well as a Billy Cart Muster for youngsters and the young at heart. This will be followed at 3:00pm with an APRA Rodeo featuring an Open Bull Ride for $1,000 in prize-money; Open Saddle Bronc, Bull Ride, Bare Back, Rope & Tie, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Ladies Barrel Ride and Breakaway Roping events for $600 each; 2nd division Saddle Bronc, Bull Ride and Bare Back events for $400 prize-money each; and Junior Barrel Racing and Steer Wrestling event for $200 prize-money each. And all this - in turn - will be followed by the Boots 'N' Bulldust Concert from 9:00pm until around 1:00am featuring a wide variety of experienced and up-and-coming country music artists. During the course of the day there'll also be a lot of other fun events to keep visitors amused, including a Ute Jumping Dog Competition; Post Ripping; a Rural Iron Man/Iron Woman compeition; and a Wife Carrying competition; as well as musical performances throughout the grounds. Food and drink will be available in the grounds all day and night too, and overnight camping facilities are also available if you want to make a full weekend of it. Boots 'N' Bulldust is a fundraiser for mental health services - particularly those which help people with depression - and admission to this year's Festival is just $15 for adults; $10 for pensioners and young people aged 6 to 17 (under 5s are free) or $35 for a family of four. You can obtain more details about this year's event on the Festival's website Seafood Night - Booie The Booie Bello Vista Restaurant will be running an A-La-Carte Night with fresh seafood from 5:30pm until lste this evening as part of the inaugural South Burnett On Show festival (see entry further above). Seating is limited, though, so a booking is recommended: (07) 4162-7632 (Note: The restaurant will also be putting on a local food lunch from 11:30am to around 2:30pm). Victor and Ben Bray - Kingaroy Racing stars Victor Bray (pictured at right) and his son Ben Bray will be appearing at Sunshine Mitre 10 at Rogers Drive in Kingaroy from 9:00am to 2:00pm today as part of a charity fundraiser for local girl Chloe Blinco-Kregenbrink, 4, who contracted a virus when she was just 18 months old which left her with severe nerve damage. The Brays will be bringing along two of their supercharged 2000hp display cars - a 1957 Chevy and a 2005 Monaro ute - as well as their merchandise truck, and fans will be able to grab photos and autographs. Enchanted Faces facepainting, Zarly Anne’s Tone & Tan’s hoopercise, a best-decorated bike competition and a jumping castle will also be on the grounds to entertain young and old, and Kingaroy Rotary will be putting on a sausage sizzle, and there'll be a silent auction of some really great sporting memorabilia too. Everyone is welcome, and you can get more details on this page of our website. BP Dam Family Fishing Classic After an absence of 6 years, the BP Dam Family Fishing Classic will be returning to Bjelke-Petersen Dam this weekend. The Classic will run from 10:00am this morning (when nominations close) through until weigh-ins at 10:00am tomorrow morning, and it offers some really great prizes for anglers. Nomination fees are $20 for seniors, $5 for juniors (ages 5-12) or $35 for a family (2 adults and 2 juniots). More details? Phone Shona on (07) 4168-4746. South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy The South Burnett Speedway Club will be roaring into life this afternoon and evening with the first race of the new season: a full weekend double-header meeting. Tonight's racing will feature the first round of Street Sedans (Queensland Title); 4 Cylinder Sedans (Kingaroy Gold Cup); and Junior Sedans (South Burnett Shootout); as well as Australian Stock Cars. Gates will open at 2:00pm and the first pedals will hit the metal at 5:00pm. Admission is $25 for adults; $15 for pensioners and students; or $65 for a family pass (2 adults and up to 3 students) - but under-12s can get in for free. The sercond (and final) rounds of all events except the Australian Stock Cars will be held at the same time tomorrow. 2012 Wondai Spring Garden Expo The Wondai Garden Expo Committee will be holding the first day of their weekend-long 2012 Wondai Spring Garden Expo at the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway in Wondai from 8:00am to 5:00pm today (the Expo will also be running at the Sports Grounds from 8:00am to 1:00pm tomorrow). As is always the case with these very popular Garden Expos, keen gardeners will be able to enjoy a very wide display of plants, pots, fertilizers, outdoor products and much more from over 100 exhibitors in what's quite possibly the largest gardening display of its kind in south-east Queensland. There'll also be guest speakers (this year, ABC Garden talkback guru Rod Hultgren and experienced judge and pot plant specialist Bob Moore); live entertainment in the grounds including Geoff Grevell's "Love To Sing"; a Horticultural Show and display; and lots of food and refreshment stands too. In addition, there'll be a Spring Garden Competition with lots of gardens free to visit; lucky spot prizes all weekend; and a major multi-draw raffle as well as the Official Opening at 11:00am this morning. Entry fees are just $4.00 per person and young people under 15 who are accompanied by an adult are free. There's also plenty of free parking nearby. More details? Phone Fran on (07) 4168-5870 or (0488) 079-306, or email her. You can also get additional information on Wondai Garden Expo's website. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 Kumbia Country Markets The third Kumbia Country Markets for 2012 (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 Anne on (07) 4163-6548 or simply email her CANCELLED: This month's markets have been cancelled due to conflicts with other long weekend events. However, they'll return on the next 5th Saturday of the month as usual. September 30 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 South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy The South Burnett Speedway Club will be roaring into life this afternoon and evening with the first race meeting of the new season: the second - and decidxing - matches of this weekend's bumper double-header. After last night's qualifiers, tonight's racing will feature the final rounds of Street Sedans (Queensland Title); 4 Cylinder Sedans (Kingaroy Gold Cup); and Junior Sedans (South Burnett Shootout); as well as one-night stoush from the Modified Productions. Gates will open at 2:00pm and the first pedals will slam into the metal at 5:00pm. Admission is $25 for adults; $15 for pensioners and students; or $65 for a family pass (2 adults and up to 3 students) - but under-12s can get in for free. Everyone is welcome! Musical Afternoon Tea - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Singers will be hosting a Musical Afternoon Tea at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 2:30pm this afternoon. The Esk Community Choir will be special guests and everyone's welcome. More details? Phone Maree on (07) 4163-0581. Twilight Dinner - Booie The Booie Bello Vista Restaurant will be running a Twilight Dinner with tenor Tom McCahan from 5:30pm until lste this evening as part of the inaugural South Burnett On Show festival (see entry further above). Tom sings everything from Liberace to Pavarotti and is always well worth seeing. Seating is limited, though, so a booking is recommended: (07) 4162-7632 (Note: The restaurant will also be offeering a bottomless breakfast feast from 8:30am to 10:00am and lunch from 11:30am to 3:00pm today) Spring Markets At Tableland Hall Here's something different A special Spring Markets will be held at Tableland Hall at the corner of Crownthorpe Road and Smith Road, Tableland from 7:30am until after lunch today (just turn into Crownthorpe Road off Gayndah Road and follow the road about 4 kms - the hall is set in a picturesque area at the top of the hill). The markets will feature a wide variety of things including fresh produce, plants, baked gooods, clothing, bric-a-brac, jewelry and more! There'll also be hot chips, a sausage sizzle and tea and coffee available, as well as a jumping castle for the kids. plus a raffle which will be drawn on the day (the raffle's proceeds will go towards the lovely old hall's care and maintenance). Stall holders can have the option of being inside or outside the hall, and if you'd like to run a stall yourself you can obtain more details by phoning Joan on (07) 4168-6116 or Mike on (07) 4168-2605. Everyone is welcome! NRL Afternoon - Hivesville The Hivesville Hotel will be holding an NRL Afternoon from 11:30am onwards today, with big screen coverage of the NRL Grand Final. Guests who come dressed in their favourite team's colours will be in the running to win prizes and there'll also be Lucky Draw prizes, Footy Sweeps and raffles. Lunch will be available from noon to 2:00pm, and there'll be pizza after 5:00pm. More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-9876. Kingaroy-Taabinga Rotary Club Bookarama - Kingaroy Fancy a ripper read? The Kingaroy-Taabinga Rotary Club will be holding the second (and final) day of their annual Bookarama at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am this morning through until around 12:00 noon. There'll be thousands of great books on sale at bargain prices across all categories along with a great Lucky Door prize, a raffle and a sausage sizzle if you get peckish while you browse the aisles. All proceeds of today's event will go to aid Rotary's outstanding community work - both here in the South Burnett and internationally - and if you love books, this is something you really shouldn't miss. (PS: Book donations for today's Bookarama are very welcome too - if you'd like to make some, phone Darryl on (0408) 718-843) King Of The Park Challenge - Manar The Manar Adventure Park near Proston will be holding the second (and final) day of their inaugural two-day "King Of The Park Challenge" today. The Challenge is based on the legendary "King Of The Hammers" event held in the USA every year and will involve Tuff Trucks, Winch Trucks and Offroad Racing Buggies all competing against each other for the title King Of The Park. Competitors will run against each other at the same time over some really rough terrain at the 15,000 acre park, trying to make their way between 30 GPS points spread throughout the property. Each team will need to think which way best suits their vehicle, and they'll only receive the GPS co-ordinates just before they leave the starting line. There'll be spectator points set up around the course that will enable you to look down and see muliple cars running against each other below you (which will provide some pretty great viewing!). There'll also be trade stands on show too, as well as a designated pit area. Spectators are very welcome, and admission today is $10 per adult, $5 per child or $30 per family. And if you're interested in taking part as a competitor, phone the Manar Adventure Park on (07) 4161-2188. You can also get more information on the Park's website. Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 NRL Oktoberfest - Kingaroy Here's another interesting way to spend your Sunday in the middle of a long weekend: the Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street, Kingaroy will be holfding an NRL Grand Final Oktoberfest, expressly dresigned for beer fans who like to have a little bit of a footy chaser on the side. Apart from a great range of local and imported beers, the Oktoberfest will also be offering bratwursts and other German food (you can even buy your own Commie beer stein if you like!), followed by big screen coverage of the AFL Grand Final to round things off. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380 2012 Wondai Spring Garden Expo The Wondai Garden Expo Committee will be holding the second (and final) day of their weekend-long 2012 Wondai Spring Garden Expo at the Wondai Sports Grounds off the Bunya Highway in Wondai from 8:00am to 1:00pm today. As is always the case with these very popular Garden Expos, keen gardeners will be able to enjoy a very wide display of plants, pots, fertilizers, outdoor products and much more from over 100 exhibitors in what's quite possibly the largest gardening display of its kind in south-east Queensland. There'll also be guest speakers (this year, ABC Garden talkback guru Rod Hultgren and experienced judge and pot plant specialist Bob Moore); live entertainment in the grounds including Geoff Grevell's "Love To Sing"; a Horticultural Show and display; and lots of food and refreshment stands too. In addition, there'll be a Spring Garden Competition with lots of gardens free to visit; lucky spot prizes all weekend; and a major multi-draw raffle. Entry fees are just $4.00 per person and young people under 15 who are accompanied by an adult are free. There's also plenty of free parking nearby. More details? Phone Fran on (07) 4168-5870 or (0488) 079-306, or email her. You can also get additional information on Wondai Garden Expo's website. South Burnett On Show The inaugural South Burnett On Show will be running throughout the South Burnett right through this long weekend. South Burnett On Show is an initiative of the South Burnett Wine Industry Association and it's designed to showcase the region's wineries, cellar doors, festivals and tourist attractions to both locals and visitors. A wide range of events will be running at many of the region's best wineries and cellar doors this weekend, and you can read all about what's happening where on South Burnett Wine. They include: Sax On The Ridge (Saturday) and a Tuscan Feast (Sunday) at Moffatdale Ridge The Big Booie BBQ at Cranes Winery (Saturday and Sunday) Bubbles and Bocce (Saturday) and Peanut Tours (Sunday) at Taste South Burnett Vineyard and Winery Tours and Wood-Fired Pizzas at Kingsley Grove (all weekend) A traditional Roast Beef Lunch at Ringsfield House (Sunday) and... French cuisine lunches at Clovely Estate's Old Dairy Restaurant (Saturday and Sunday) BP Dam Family Fishing Classic The second (and final) day of the BP Dam Family Fishing Classic will be held on Bjelke-Petersen Dam until 10:00am this morning, when weigh-ins begin. This will be followed by presentations to the winners at around 11:00am. More details? Phone Shona on (07) 4168-4746.