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88th Annual Murgon Show

The gates will open at Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at 6:30am this morning and piping hot breakfasts will start being served up in the Cattleman's Bar for the second (and main) day of the 88th Annual Murgon Show. This year's Show will feature a big range of horse and cattle events and things will move into full gear from 8:00am onwards with judging for a bumper field of stud cattle; led steers; prime cattle and poultry. This year's Show will also feature a giant Dog Show and a top line-up of musical entertainment from Col Noble and Don Costa along with a big rodeo (from around 6:30pm); an animal nursery; a Ute Muster; a Fashion Parades; and Alpacas display (never seen at the Show before); the Show's biggest Sideshow Alley ever (including Laser Skirmish); big pavilion and trade exhibits; a photography display; and all the traditional fun of a great Aussie fair! The year's Murgon Show will be officially opened at around 2:30pm and there'll also be a spectacular fireworks display mid-way through the evening's rodeo at around 8:30pm. Admission to this year's Show is $12 for adults; $8 for pensioners and students with ID cards; $3 for primary school students; or $32 for a family (2 adults plus dependent children). Pre-school age children are admitted free. More details? Phone the Murgon Show Society on (07) 4168-1427.

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

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

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 Note: There'll be two Greatest Shave events held in Kingaroy today - an auction of donated goods at Kingaroy Shoppingworld that will kick off at 9:30am followed by a Greatest Shave at 10:30am; and an evening Greatest Shave at the Kingaroy Hotel that will get underway at 5:00pm. Everyone is welcome to come along to both and cheer the Greatest Shavers on!

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.

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

St Patricks Day Concert - Kumbia

A St Patricks Day Concert will be held at the Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia at 2:00pm this afternoon as part of Kumbia's Centenary celebrations (doors open at 1:30pm). The concert will feature entertainment by local artists and will be followed by a delicious afternoon tea. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students. More details? Phone Jessie on (07) 4164-4384 or Moira on (07) 4164-4262.

Seafood Smorgasbord - Wondai

The award-winning 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 sharpish). 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

Hoopercise Come and Try Day - Kingaroy

Remember hula hoops? A free workshop will be held in Memorial Park, Kingaroy, from 9:00am-1:00pm today so people of all ages can learn more about "Hoopercise", getting fit using hoops. There'll also be free circus workshops with Jacq's Circus School, face-painting from Enchanted Faces and information about tie-dye workshops. More information? Phone Davina on 0418-623-115

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

St Patrick's Day Party Zone - Kingaroy

The Commercial Hotel in Kingaroy will be celebrating St Paddy's Day with live music all day, including the Liuam Parsons and the Hughes Limerick Band in the beer garden from 2:00pm, and DJdirex spinning the platters from 9:00pm until around 1:00am. There'll also be a free barbecue from noon to 3:00pm with green St Paddy's sausages, drink specials, games and giveaways. For more information contact the pub on (07) 4162-1380.

Social Beach Cricket - Goomeri

Here's something different! Social Beach Cricket games will be held at the Goomeri Showgrounds off the Bunya Highway in Goomeri from 4:00pm until late this afternoon. Teams willbe six per side (with at least one junior and one female in each team) and the $24 per team nomination fee includes two games; a free drink; and the chance to win great prizes. A bar and BBQ will also be operating and everyone is welcome to take part. More details? phone (07) 4168-4108.

Psychic Fair - Nanango

Crikey! Here's something we didn't forsee! The South Burnett Spiritualist Church will be holding a Psychic Fair at the QCWA Hall in Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 3:00pm today. Psychic readers will be attending from Brisbane, Toowoomba and Nanango and you can get a reading for $20 or a bit of healing for a gold coin donation. Refreshments will be available on site and there'll be a number of stalls at the Fair as well. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2027

Instrumental Workshop

The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be holding an Instrumental Workshop with visiting tutors in Strings, Brass, Woodwind and Percussion today. Musicians of all ages are welcome to attend and you can get information about times, locations and fees by phoning Wendy on (07) 4164-2010.

Wooroolin Lions Car Boot Sale

The Wooroolin Lions Club will be holding a Car Boot Sale in Main Street, Wooroolin from 7:00am until around 1:00pm today. For $20 you can book a 10 metre square site and bring whatever you want to sell - new or old! More details? Phone (07) 4164-2000

Proston QCWA Garden Day

The Proston QCWA will be holding a Garden Day in Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am onwards this morning. Popular ABC gardening presenter Rod Hultgren will be a special guest speaker and the $5 entry fee includes morning tea, a sausage sizzle lunch and afternoon tea. Soft drinks, tea and coffee will also be available and there'll be a raffle as well for some great prizes. Everyone is welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Val on (07) 4168-9391 or Carol on (07) 4168-9555.