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Kaye Hill Memorial Race Day - Nanango

The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual autumn race meeting at Lee Park Racecourse, off the D'Aguilar Highway, today in memory of former Nanango trainer Kaye Hill. Gates will open at 11:30am with Race 1 to jump at 1:00pm. Free buses will be running from the Carrollee Hotel in Kingaroy (11:30am sharp) and the Fitzroy Hotel (Howletts lane, Nanango) at noon but bookings are essential! The fashions competition will be extra special today as it is a regional qualifier for the "Fashions From Afar" competition. The female and male winners will each receive $500 and a sash plus an invitation to enter the Fashions From Afar Final, which will be held at Eagle Farm on June 27 (Tattersall's Tiara Race Day). Pre-registrations for today's fashion competition can be made online. There'll also be a competition for the Best Dressed Strapper and South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff will also be looking for her "Paddock Pick" (ie. best dressed on course, no registration required!). There'll be free activities for the children and Mr Q will be performing live after the last race (before heading to the Commercial Hotel for a 7:30pm after party). Admission to the races is $10 for adults and $5 for pensioners (under 18s are free) and entry tickets can be booked online. NB. There's no ATM on the course.

Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft

Day 2 of the three-day Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft will kick off at the Proston Showgrounds on the Proston-Boondooma Road, west of the CBD, at 6:30am this morning. Golden Spurs is a major fundraiser for the Proston Pony Club. Today's action will feature Novice, Mini, Junior and Juvenile competitions as well as the Ladies Final. Tonight there'll be dancing, a DJ, and the auction of five stallion service fees! Spectators are welcome to come along and watch all the action for free. A bar and canteen will be open. More info? Phone 0429-685-333.

Live Well Community Expo - Yarraman

An all-day event which aims to empower people to make the best choices for the health of their families and pets will be held from 10:00am to 4:00pm today at the Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street. There will be exhibitors discussing holistic therapies and natural remedies, herbs and permaculture. Entry is by gold coin donation. There'll also be a big raffle (tickets available at the Yarraman Wellness Centre). The official opening will be at 11:00am. More information? Contact Hazel on 0408-517-399.

Mega Garage Sale - Murgon

Graham House's Family 2 Family Thrift Shop is holding a giant garage sale from 8:00am to 11:00am this morning at 24 Pearen Street, Murgon, as part of Neighbourhood Centre Week. There'll be giveaways on the day and CROW-FM will be broadcasting live from the event. More info? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

Landholder Workshop - Proston

CANCELLED A workshop, "How To Plan A Burn", will be held from 9:00am to 2:00pm today at Proston Showgrounds. The session will cover when, where and how to burn; safety protocols; fuel hazard assessments; and local regulations and permits. Registrations can be made online

Clarinet & Piano Recital - Haly Creek

Taabinga Homestead, at 7 Old Taabinga Road, will be hosting a duo recital from 2:00pm this afternoon featuring Nathanial Smorti on clarinet and Maree Kilpatrick on piano. The recital will feature works by Brahms, Debussy and more and be followed by afternoon tea. Tickets can be booked online

After Race Party - Nanango

Nanango's Commercial Hotel, at 16 Drayton Street, will be hosting an "after-party" following today's Nanango Races from 7:30pm featuring live music from the Mr Q acoustic duo. Book a table for dinner by phoning (07) 4163-1208.

Rugby League - Murgon

Murgon Mustangs will be hosting their annual Domestic Violence Awareness round today at Murgon Showgrounds. Junior games for Under 6s to Under 12s will be played across six fields as well as four South Burnett Eagles games: 9:00am, U15 Boys, SB v Pittsworth; 10:10am, U16 Boys, SB v Pittsworth; 11:30am, U13 Girls, SB v Hervey Bay; and 12:20pm, U15 Girls, SB v Hervey Bay. Three A Grade games will also be played: 1:20pm, Nanango v Wondai; 2:50pm, Murgon v Cherbourg; and 4:20pm, Blackbutt v Kingaroy.

Dave Redsell - Linville

Dave Redsell will be performing live at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville, from 4:00pm this afternoon. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Ruff'n'Blue - Yarraman

The Royal Hotel in Yarraman has a big Saturday night planned. As well as their well-known pig on the spit night from 6:30pm they'll have live music from 7:30pm with Ruff'n'Blue singing classic southern rock, country and delta blues. More info? Phone (07) 4163-8219.

Amos Pellas & DJ BR4Z3 - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainer Amos Pellas will be singing in the beer garden at the Commercial Hotel, at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy, from 7:30pm until late tonight. DJ BR4Z3 will be spinning discs in the Sports Bar from 9:00pm. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1380.

Go Getta Girls - Kingaroy

Members of the Go Getta Girls running club, for women aged over 18, meet every Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 5:30am at the wooden shed in Memorial Park, Burnett Street, Kingaroy, for a run. More info? Phone Donna on 0409-620-923 or Annette on 0407-670-084.

Come & Try Dragon Boating - BP Dam

The Barambah Dragons dragon boat club invites people to try out the ancient Chinese sport of dragon boat racing at Bjelke-Petersen Dam from 9:00am (for a 9:30am paddle-off) on the second and fourth Saturdays of every month. Paddles and gear will be supplied but participants should wear closed shoes that can tolerate getting wet and bring along sunscreen, water, a towel and warm clothes for afterwards. The event is free and will be followed by a gold coin donation sausage sizzle. Everyone is welcome! NB. Check the club's Facebook page as times could change due to the weather.

Crafty Chat & Create - Blackbutt

Jacki hosts a community Crafty, Chat & Create morning from 9:00am on the fourth Saturday of every month at the Blackbutt RSL club on the corner of Muir and Douglas streets, Blackbutt. Everyone is welcome and bring along your current project!

Wooroolin Line Dancers

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding line dancing classes at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning (for absolute beginners and beginners) and 10:00am to 12:30pm (for intermediate dancers). Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Damien Barnes Trio - Kingaroy

The Damien Barnes Trio will be playing Boogie and Blues from 7:00pm this evening in the Tobruk Room at the Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street. Entry is free. To book a table, phone (07) 4162-1755.

Saturday Night Bingo - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizen's club hosts bingo every Saturday evening from 7:00pm at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. Everyone is welcome! More info? Phone Ellen on 0478-607-054.

Saturday Library Day - Maidenwell

The volunteers from the Maidenwell QCWA will be supervising the regular weekly Saturday Library Day (featuring books loaned from Kingaroy Library) from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. A library day is held in the Maidenwell Hall in Pool Street every Wednesday and Saturday.

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 8:00am to noon today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

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 12:30pm today for its regular get-together. The Men's Shed meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0491-102-087.

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 between 7:30am and 12:30pm to work on projects and new members are always welcome! Contact Dave on 0407-409-335.

Kingaroy Men's Shed

The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be holding their regular morning meeting at the old Motor Pool building off Geoff Raph Drive at Kingaroy Airport from 8:00am to 11:00am today. The group meets every Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday morning and new members and visitors are always welcome.

Wondai Parkrun

The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed walk/run from 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.

Narcotics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Are drugs a problem? NA members have been there and can help! An NA meeting is held from noon to 1:00pm every Saturday in Kingaroy. More info? Phone 1300-652-820.