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Kumbia Christmas Carnival

Kumbia's 19th annual Christmas Carnival will be held in and around Kumbia Hall in Bell Street from 5:00pm until late this evening. Features of this year's event will include the town's traditional Festival of Christmas Trees (which will have an 'Australiana' theme this year) along with face-painting; games and rides for children including a merry-go-round, jumping castle and other fun stalls; live musical entertainment; and the drawing of a raffle for a Giant Christmas Hamper, along with lots of quick ham and chook raffles. A BBQ will be cooking up special Santa burgers and famous Lenihan's Butchery sausage sandwiches, both of which will be available at very reasonable prices. Santa himself will be paying a visit to give away sample bags to children up to Year 7 at around 7:00pm. There'll also be lots of market stalls all around the grounds too. If you'd like to book a stall at this popular yearly event yourself or obtain more information, call Desiree on (07) 4164-4171, and if you want to enter a tree in the Festival Of Christmas Trees competition, phone Gayle on (07) 4164-4175

Firies Day Out - Kingaroy

A Firies Day Out to raise funds for the South Burnett's Rural Fire Brigades and thank them for their prompt and effective action during recent bushfires will be held at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy from 1:00pm to around 7:00pm this afternoon. The day has been organised by a community committee that wants to recognise the efforts of volunteer firies, and South Burnett entertainers Amber Goldsmith, MisFitz, Soul Good, Deal'N, Natalie Fenton and Luke Green will be putting on a big afternoon of live music. There'll also be lots of raffles and a celebrity auction as well. Tickets are just $20 and all proceeds will go to aid local firies. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380

Drought Relief Swimathon - Kingaroy

A swimathon to help raise funds for Rural Aid drought relief will be held at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool at the corner of Alford and William Streets in Kingaroy from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. Serious swimming will take place from 10:00am to noon, and a fun inflatable will be in the pool between noon and 2:00pm (there'll also be a sausage sizzle and pizzas available from noon to 2:00pm, too). Sponsorship forms for the swimathon are available from the pool's kiosk, and the cost to take part is the pool entry fee plus $5 to have fun with the inflatable, or $2.50 per BBQW item. All swimmers young and old are welcome! More details? Phone the pool kiosk on (07) 4162-1863.

Lazy Sunday At Cranes - Kingaroy

Cranes Winery at Haydens Road in Booie (just north of Kingaroy) will be holding a Lazy Sunday at their cellar door from 11:00am to 4:00pm today. The get-together will be offering Cranes wines, platters and live music by popular South Burnett entertainer Guy Davis - a really great way to relax and get ready for the new week ahead. There's no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Cranes on (07) 4162-7647.

Murgon CBD Markets

The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of 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 0427-133-408

Christmas Lunch - Blackbutt

Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Douglas and Muir Streets in Blackbutt will be hosting a Christmas Lunch from 11:30am (for noon) today. For $17.50 per head, guests can enjoy a great selection of cold meats (ham, roast beef and chicken) accompanied by green salads, coleslaw and potato salad, followed by Christmas pudding with ice cream and custard. Tea and coffee will also be available and a licensed cash bar will be running from 11:00am. Everyone is welcome, but a booking is probably advisable to ensure a seat. You can make one by phoning John on 0408-010-932 or by emailing him.

Kilkivan Railway Markets

The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website.

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

Farewell To Murray Johnston - Coolabunia

A community farewell to retiring Coolabunia State School principal Murray Johnston will be held at Coolabunia State School off the D'Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia from 2:00pm to 5:00pm this afternoon. Murray has served at the school for 33 years and all past and present staff, students and their families are invited to bring along a plate for a shared afternoon tea, where tea and coffee will be provided. More details? Phone Joanne on 0417-619-258 or Bec on 0417-475-728. Note: In the event of wet weather this farewell will be relocated to Nanango State High School's hall at the end of Cairns Street, Nanango.

Sunday Poker - Kingaroy

Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm 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

Sunday Bingo - Wondai

Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297.

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 Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175.