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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. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and routinely attract 320 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.

Debbie Robinson - Kingaroy

Entertainer Debbie Robinson 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

Cooyar Show Ball

The Cooyar Show Society's annual Cooyar Show Ball - the traditional curtain-raiser for the Cooyar Show being staged on February 25th this year - will be held at Cooyar Hall on the New England Highway at Cooyar from 7:30pm until around 1:00am tonight. A feature of this fully licensed event will be the judging of Miss Cooyar Showgirl 2012 (as well as awards for Matron of the Ball, Belle of the Ball, Miss Teen Showgirl and Junior Princess). Music will be supplied by The Silvertones and there'll be a great supper available too! Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for high school students and everyone is most welcome to attend.

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

Kingaroy Rugby League 2012 Sign-0n

The Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club will be holding their 2012 sign-on at TJ O'Neill Oval off Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:00pm this morning. Apart from players in all grades, the club is also looking for coaches and managers this year. All interested people are very welcome to come along and try out. More details? Phone Greg on (0408) 700-618.

Dance - Inverlaw Hall

A dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by a local band and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a big Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $3.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jan on (07) 4164-3287.

Grass Skirts & Hawaiian Shirts - Kingaroy

The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy will be holding a "Grass Skirts & Hawaiian Shirts" fancy dress party organised by the South Burnett's most popular emcee DJdirex from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free if you get in early but $5 after 9:00pm. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

Blackbutt-Yarraman Junior Rugby League Sign On Day

The Blackbutt-Yarraman Junior Rugby League Club will be holding their 2012 Sign On day at the Blackbutt football grounds from 1:00pm this afternoon. The club caters for all ages from Under-6 through to seniors and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone Kris on (0438) 399-410.

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

Bush Dance - Blackbutt

A Bush Dance will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 8:00pm until late tonight, featuring the popular Barkers Creek Bush Band. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for non-dancers and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4170-0105.

Kingaroy Softball Sign On Day

The Burnett Softball Club will be holding a Sign On day at Kingaroy High School's top oval in First Avenue, Kingaroy today for a short 6-week late summer season of matches that will commence next Saturday, February 11th. The club welcomes male as well as female players from 5 years of age to adults, and you can find out more details by phoning Terry on (0410) 772-872

Shed Happens - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Shed Men will be holding their 31st meeting at John Bastable's shed north of Kingaroy from 5:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. Two guest speakers will be appearing tonight: John, an ex-Kingaroy police seargent who'll share stories of his amazing life; and Dave Challenor from "Jubilee Ministries" in Toowoomba, who'll share friends will share their experiences in setting up and operating rehabilitation centres. The $10 admission includes a meal, dessert, soft drinks, coffee & tea. All blokes are welcome and under-15s can get in for free. More details? Directions? Phone Nev on (07) 4162-2009

Nanango Rugby League Sign On ay

The Nanango Rugby League Club will be holding their 2012 Sign On day at the Nanango Football Grounds just south of the CBD from 11:00am to 2:00pm today. New players are welcome in all grades from the Under-6s to the Premier League and girl's teams, but they'll need to a bring birth certificate or a copy of their birth certificate with them. A sausage sizzle and drinks will also be available. More details? Phone Bernadette on (0438) 633-584.