Community Farewell For Dorothy Pratt MLA - Kingaroy
A Community Farewell for Dorothy (Dolly) Pratt MLA (pictured at right) will be held at Kingaroy RSL's Tobruk Room from 6:00pm to 8:00pm this evening to farewell the popular Member For Nanango who's represented a large part of the South Burnett in State Parliament for the last 14 years. Dolly was as born in Coffs Harbour and worked in a wide range of industries including nursing, cattle yards and operating a Kingaroy coffee shop prior to entering State politics. In 1998 she was elected to the Queensland Legislative Assembly as the member for Barambah representing Pauline Hanson's One Nation. But she left One Nation soon afterwards to sit as an independent. In 2001 her seat was abolished and largely replaced with Nanango (which she won as an independent and has held ever since). She's married with three children and signaled her intention to retire a little earlier this year. Tonight's event will be an opportunity to meet with Dorothy, to thank her, and to allow her to thank you for your support over the past 14 years. The doors will open at 6:00pm and savouries, drinks and tea/coffee will be served. At about 6:30pm locals will be invited to speak on Dorothy's past role, and at 7:00pm Dorothy will address the assembly herself. Everyone is very welcome to attend and admission is completely free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
Kratzie's Last Stand - Wondai
- Iconic CROW-FM breakfast announcer Wayne Kratzmann will be saying goodbye to his listeners this morning at a special outside broadcast live from 6:00am-9:00am in Coronation Park, Wondai. Breakfast will be available for a gold coin donation, there'll be heaps of giveaways and one lucky person will win $1000 cash in the "Brekky Brain Buster" quiz. Kratzie is retiring from CROW-FM to toss his hat in the ring to challenge Mayor David Carter at the upcoming Local Government elections.
88th Annual Murgon Show
The first day of the two-day 88th Annual Murgon Show will get underway at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at around 8:00am this morning when the gates open to the public for pavilion entry judging; led steers, young handlers and young judges competitions (at around 4:00pm); and some early exhibitions. There'll also be a sausage sizzle in operation if you get peckish, along with a fully licensed bar (both of which will be running until around 7:00pm this evening). Everyone is welcome! More details? Contact the Murgon Show Society on (07) 4168-1427.
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
Bedlam - Kingaroy
- Entertainers 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
Friends Of Cultcha Annual Gala Charity Night - Blackbutt
- The Friends of Cultcha will be holding their annual Gala Charity Night at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 7:00pm until around 10:00pm this evening. The purpose of the function - which is one the major highlights of Blackbutt's annual social calendar - is to celebrate the eleventh year of successful exhibitions by the group. As usual, tonight's gathering will feature works by all the artists who've exhibited at the Archie Muir Centre over the last 12 months; live entertainment from Darren Schmidt from The Blues Excuse; and the presentation of the Friends Of Cultcha Youth Bursaries for 2011, along with Cultcha's annual donation to the community. The usual great opening night food and refreshments will also be served and a terrific art-related door prize will be on offer as well. Tickets to the Gala Charity Function are still just $10 per head (how can they do it for the price?) and will be available at the door. Dress at tonight's event is relaxed casual too. Everyone is welcome and you can get more details by phoning Laraine on (07) 4163-0135 or by emailing her.
Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave
The Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave will be held from the 15th to 17th March this year. You can sign up now to take part at worldsgreatestshave.com and be brave and shave, colour or wax your hair in support of Queenslanders living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Do you dare to bare your scalp and have fun with friends, family, workmates or club members to raise vital funds for patient care and medical research into improved treatments and cures? Kids can also get in on the colouring action with Crazy Hair Day 4 Kids being held across the country. Schools can apply online for a free colouring kit. Check out the website for some great fundraising ideas and public shave locations! More details? Freecall 1800 500 088
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
Mexican To The Max - Nanango
- Arriba! The South Burnett's most popular DJ, DJdirex, is bringing a Mexican theme to Nanango's Fitzroy Hotel from 8:00pm-11:00pm tonight. Expect tequila, sombreros and pumping music as he spins the platters. Admission is free.
Friday Night Dinner & Social Darts - Nanango
- The Nanango and District Darts Association will be holding their regular Friday night social darts games at their club house at the end of George Street, Nanango from 7:15pm onwards this evening. They'll also be offering inexpensive home-cooked dinners from 6:30pm if you want to chow down beforehand (but please phone the club on (07) 4163-1677 to book a seat). The club's licenced bar will be operating too, and both visitors and potential new members are very welcome.
Blue Light Disco - Murgon
The second 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.
Bruzz - Murgon
- Popular South Burnett duo Bruzz will be performing at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-1819.
