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Reserve Forces Day - Wondai

Today is Reserve Forces Day, which commemorates the two million-plus Australian men and women who've served in the ranks of the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserve since 1948, as well as the many thousands who served in the militia and other volunteer formations in the years prior to that. Wondai will be marking the event with a flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph outside the former Wondai Shire Council chambers in Mackenzie Street at 10:00am, and then a parade which will march along Pring and Bramston Streets into Mackenzie Street, and then to Coronation Park at 11:00am. The Parade is open to anyone who served in the CMF or in the reserves of any of the three Service Arms at any time, as well as any Regulars or Nasho’s (naturally, spectators are encouraged to come along and wave the flag to show their support). After this there will be a Recognition Service in Coronation Park, before the event concludes with a Beating Retreat ceremony held on the roadway fronting the Cenotaph. Everyone will then be invited to the nearby Wondai Diggers Club for refreshments. Note: Wondai is the smallest centre in Australia to hold a Reserve Forces Day parade and one of only a few in Australia, but it's always well supported.

Wattlecamp Rural Fire Brigade Open Day

The Wattlecamp Rural Fire Brigade will be holding an Open Day at their fire shed at 547 Wattlecamp Road, Wattlecamp from 10:00am to 1:00pm this morning. Guests at this free event can enjoy a sausage sizzle and a drink, inspect the fire brigade's facilities and vehicles and get expert advice on how to get their property prepared for the upcoming fire season, as well as fire brigade operations with their volunteers. Everyone is welcome!

Sled Dog Training Weekend - Benarkin

Members of Sled Dog Racing Queensland will be concluding their the second (and final) day of their weekend training get-together at Forest Road in the Benarkin State Forest. Training and racing will take place from early this morning morning across a range of events, and spectators are very welcome to come and watch the dogs train and/or find out more information about this unusual club's activities.

Linville Markets

The Linville Progress Association will be holding their monthly markets in George Street, Linville (down from the Linville Hotel) from 7:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature great BBQ breakfasts and lots of fresh produce, home-made foods, crafts and bric-a-brac and run on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone is welcome and potential new stallholders should phone Gail on 0402-845-186 for more information.

Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt

The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon 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

Alan Downie Memorial Shield - Nanango

The annual Alan Downie Memorial Shield will be played at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango at 3:00pm this afternoon between the Nanango Panthers women's squad and Nanango Panthers cadets. Spectators are very welcome!

Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy

Sunday afternoon Texas Hold'Em poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 1:30pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Amos - Linville

Popular South Burnett entertainer Amos Pellas will be performing at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 11:00am until around 3:00pm this afternoon. The hotel's kitchen will also be operating from 11:00am for lunch 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

Open Mic Jam Session & Social Bowls - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Bowls Club in Crescent Street, Kilkivan will be holding a free Open Mic Jam Session from 12:00 noon to around 4:00pm today. The club's bar and hot food will be available from noon, and barefoot social bowls will be happening on the greens from around 1:00pm (green fees for this are $8 for adults or $4 for students). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 5484-1270.

Christmas In July High Tea - Wondai

Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai (opposite the art gallery) will be holding a Christmas In July High Tea from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning, offering a great High Tea for $18 per head. However - to help plan the catering - bookings are essential by Saturday, July 6. You can make one by phoning (07) 4168-5744. Note: This will be followed by a Sunday Roast at noon. Again, bookings are essential.

Kumbia Museum

The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.