Valentines Day
Today is Valentines Day. According to legend the real Valentine was a Roman Christian who was martyred during the 3rd century A.D. by the Emperor Claudius II. Claudius declared all Christians guilty of treason because they refused to declare "Caesar is Lord!" in public. Prior to his death, Valentine was thrown into prison where he continued to witness to his prison guards. One of the guards was a good man who'd adopted a blind girl. He asked Valentine if his God could help his daughter. Valentine prayed and the girl was given her sight. The guard and his whole family (some 46 people) were then baptized. And when the Emperor heard about this he was so furious about Valentine still making converts in prison that he sentenced him to death. Just before being led out to his execution, though, the young Christian wrote a note to the jailer's daughter and signed it "from your Valentine". Over the centuries this has gradually led Valentines Day to be associated with love and romance. It's also traditionally one of the busiest days of the year for florists - so if you want to arrange flowers for your loved one the best advice is book early!. And if you want to dine out to mark the occasion, here are some suggestions:- Accents Restaurant at 30 Alford Street in Kingaroy will be holding a three-course, $50 a head Valentines Day Dinner this evening, with a choice of four dishes for each course. Bookings are essential, though: (07) 4162 2990
- The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding a Valentines Day Dinner at 6:00pm this evening. Bookings are essential: (07) 4168-1819.
- Kingaroy's Satellite Cinema will be marking Valentine's Day with a 2-for-$15 special on all movies screening today (about 25% off normal ticket prices). You can get screening times on our What's On At The Movies page
- The newly-formed Luscious & Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a Tea & Patty Cakes social gathering at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon this morning (and then every Tuesday thereafter until further notice). The group is a social group for young ladies and youthful gentlemen over the age of 50 and under the age of 70 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea & coffee. You can obtain more information by phoning Kathryn on (0401) 600-083; by emailing her; or by visiting their website.
- The Hivesville Hotel in Main Street, Hivesville will be holding a three course Valentines Day Dinner from 6:00pm this evening, with four options for each course. Tickets are $30 per head and bookings are essential: (07) 4168-9876
- Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai will be holding a special three course BYO Valentines Day Dinner this evening. Tickets are $50 per couple and bookings are essential: (07) 4168-5744
Tuesday Afternoon Scrabble - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Scrabble Group will be meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon for social Scrabble games. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4162-3609.
Murgon Lions Club Meeting
The Murgon Lions Club will be holding their regular 2nd Tuesday of the month dinner meeting at 7:00pm this evening. Most meetings are usually held at the Australian Hotel in Lamb Street, but on occasion they may also be held at other venues (such as the Lions Shed and members homes) - so please call in advance if you want to come along. New members are always very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Col on (07) 4168-1552.
Tuesday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding bingo matches from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a $100 jackpot, all books are $1, and morning tea is available for 60c. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300
