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Wondai Winter Race Day

ABANDONED: The South Burnett Race Club will be holding their annual Wondai Winter Race Day meeting at the Wondai race track in Baynes Street, Wondai from 12:30pm today (the first race leaves the barriers around 1:30pm). The fashion theme of today's meeting is "Classic Black & White" and guests are encouraged to dress to this theme to be in the running for great prizes. As usual, the meeting will feature an on-course TAB; live telecasts of Brisbane and interstate races (along with interstate betting fluctuations); a vigorous undercover betting ring; a great BBQ and bar and a Punters Podium. The always popular Lady Luck Cocktail Bar will be in full swing too, along with the track's canteen, and admission is just $10. Today's meeting will feature a full card of five races. PS: Bring cash - there's no ATM or EFTPOS on the grounds. Note: This meeting was abandoned on Friday, July 5 due to concerns over the weather.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their building at 5-23 Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The Men's Shed is open every day (except Sundays) and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone the Men's Shed on 0477-235-429

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, but they'll be operating in a COVID Safe way. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and attract up 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.

Nanango Men's Shed

The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to around 12:30pm today for its regular Saturday get-together. The Men's Shed meets most Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0491-102-087

South Burnett PCYC Open Day - Murgon

The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding their annual Open Day from 10:00am this morning through until 1:00pm this afternoon, allowing regulars and visitors to inspect the wide range of gym, fitness and sports facilities they have available, as well as try out a class or chance their hand at basketball or pickleball. There'll also be a sausage sizzle in operation and the chance to win a 12-month gym membership. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 PS: You can also get a schedule of today's activities on our website.

Take 4 - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the final performance of latest production "Take 4" (ie four one-act plays by different playwrights) at their theatre at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 2:00pm this afternoon and again at 7:00pm tonight. Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for concessions and they can be obtained by phoning Jon on 0407-631-611 or booked online.

Yarraman Men's Shed

The Yarraman Men's Shed at the end of Mill Street, Yarraman will be holding one of its regular get-togethers from 7:00am to 1:00pm today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

Biggest Morning Tea - Mondure

The Mondure Mob will be hosting a Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for cancer research at Mondure Hall in McConnell Way, Mondure from 9:30am this morning. The $15 entry fee will include a great morning tea and lunch, and there'll also be lots of games, activities and stalls to keep everyone amused. PS: There's no EFTPOS facilities available at Mondure so please bring cash.

James Lynch Junior Duo - Kingaroy

The James Lynch Junior Duo (ie David Lynch and Rob Fitz-Herbert) will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1380

Firearms Licence Safety Course - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Clay Target Shooting Club will be running a Firearms Licence Safety Course at their clubhouse on the Kingaroy-Cooyar Road west of Kingaroy from 9:00am this morning. The course will cover Category A and B firearms (ie a normal licence) and course fees are $170, which includes a BBQ lunch supplied by the club. More details? Phone 0458-013-820 Note: Category C and D courses (for primary producers and professional shooters) can also be arranged by request.

Saturday Morning Tennis - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Tennis Club in Hart Street, Blackbutt (just up the road from the Radnor Hotel) will be running Saturday morning social tennis games from 7:30am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details? Phone Roy on 0407-378-795

Charity Bowls, Trivia and Bingo Day - Wondai

A Charity Bowls, Bingo and Trivia Day to raise funds for the Children's Hospital Foundation will be held at the Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway north of Wondai's CBD today. A BBQ will fire up at 12:00 noon and bowls will get underway at 1:00pm for teams of 4 (with a maximum of 96 bowlers taking part, so get in early if you want to secure some spots). Meanwhile - in the clubhouse - there'll be fun trivia and bingo games in teams of 3 to 6 players, along with multi-draw raffles. A licensed bar will be operating too. Tickets - which include a great BBQ lunch - are $25 for adults and $15 for children and everyone is welcome. More details?> Want to register a team? Phone Renita on 0409-690-098 or Evan on 0408-066-276.

Pig On A Spit Night - Wooroolin

The Grand Hotel on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin will be holding their monthly Pig On A Spit Night from 5:30pm until late this evening. Apart from a great roast pork meal there'll also be a Lucky Door prize, raffles and entertainment. Tickets are $32.50 for adults, $21 for pensioners, $16 for high school students and $10 for primary school children (U5s are free). In addition, tonight's get-together will feature incredible meat tray raffles and an auction to help raise funds for The Flying Peanut team taking part in this year's Variety Club Rally. Everyone is welcome, but to help plan the catering a booking is always appreciated. You can make one by phoning the Grand on (07) 4164-2261.

Brad Sorrensen - Kingaroy

Rock 'n' roll entertainer Brad Sorrensen will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Kingaroy Men's Shed

The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be holding their regular Saturday morning meeting at the old Motor Pool building off Geoff Raph Drive at Kingaroy Airport from 9:00am to around noon today. The group meet every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning and new members and visitors are always welcome.

Wondai Park Run

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed runs at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email.

Ros Gregor Parkrun - Nanango

The Nanango parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Ros Gregor Trail at Tipperary Flat next to the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Railway Parkrun - Proston

The Proston parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the former railway line and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Parkrun - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at Blackbutt from 7:00am this morning. The starting line is adjacent to the Roy Emerson Museum, off Bowman Road. Runners follow a course along the former railway line and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online (it's officially called the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail parkrun) and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event.

Sled Dog Training Weekend - Benarkin

Members of Sled Dog Racing Queensland will be holding a training weekend at Forest Road in the Benarkin State Forest to train their sled dogs. Racing will take place this afternoon and early tomorrow morning across a range of events, with most SDRQ members will be camping at the Settlers Rest area in Benarkin to take advantage of its toilets and showers. Spectators are very welcome to come and watch the dogs train and/or find out more information about this unusual club's activities.

Murgon Men's Shed

The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the shed next to the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome.

Publican's Run & Jam Session - Wondai

The Cecil Hotel will be holding their monthly Publican's Run for motorcyclists this morning. Participants should assemble with their motorcycles outside the hotel in Mackenzie Street at 10:00am. After this, they'll be taken on a 2 hour mystery (with one or two pit stops) before returning to the Cecil for lunch. There's no fee to take part in the Run and lunch is optional as well. But from 2:00pm, the hotel will also be hosting an informal Jam Session for any musicians and/or singers who'd like to join in. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the Cecil on (07) 4137-7716.

Kane Vincent - Linville

Entertainer Kain Vicent will be performing at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 4:00pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be operating from 11:00am for lunch, dinner and snacks and there's free camping across the road or paid accommodation at the pub if you want to stay overnight. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280

Mr Q Duo - Yarraman

The South Burnett's favourite party rockers Tony and Gavin Cisneros from Mr Q will be performing at the Royal Hotel in Toomey Street, Yarraman from 7:30pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner and snacks. More Details? Phone the Royal on (07) 4163-8219.

MisFitz - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett duo MisFitz (aka Rob and Clare Fitz-Herbert) will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1380.

Adavale Christmas In July Markets

Adavale Farm at 2172 Burnett Highway, Sandy Ridges will be holding their first-ever Christmas In July Markets from 2:00pm to 6:00pm this afternoon. In addition to a great range of market stalls, the event will also be running a Pet Parade and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Valda on (07) 4163-5143.

A Night Of Country Music - Cloyna

The Cloyna Hall committee will be presenting "A Night Of Country Music" with entertainer Shane Hauschildt at the Hall at 41 Cloyna Road West in Cloyna from 6:00pm until late tonight. There'll also be a licensed bar in operation and a sausage sizzle and burgers on offer, along with raffles and a lucky door prize. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for high school students (primary school and below are free). However, there's no EFTPOS on site so please bring cash.

Saturday Rugby League - Cherbourg

After time off for the school holidays, the local rugby league competition will return at Jack O'Chin Oval in Broadway Street, Cherbourg today. At 12:15pm, the U16s South Burnett Eagles will play the Waves Tigers, followed by the U17s girls at 1:30pm with a clash between Cherbourg's Hornets and Bundaberg. After this, the first A-grade match will start at 2:45pm when the Kingaroy Red Ants play the Murgon Mustangs, followed at 4:30pm with a match between Cherbourg's Hornets and Nanango's Stags. A canteen will be operating in the grounds, some pretty good rugby league action is guaranteed and spectators and supporters are very welcome.

Reserve Forces Meet & Greet - Wondai

A Meet & Greet for participants in tomorrow's Reserve Forces Day ceremony in Wondai will be held at the Digger's Club in Mackenzie Street at 5:30pm tonight, followed by dinner. Everyone is welcome.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Blackbutt

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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. AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Blackbutt in the small hall next to the church at the corner of Gladys and James streets from 1:30pm to 2:30pm every Saturday, with tea and coffee provided.