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March 2010
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| Gin Gin Fine Arts Society presents 'Gin Gin Arts Showcase'
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Date: 2-31 MarchVenue: Gin Gin Fine Arts Society, 80a Mulgrave Street The Gin Gin and District Fine Arts Society Incorporated will be holding an exhibition from 2 to 31 March which is entitled “Gin Gin Arts Showcase”. This exhibition features paintings of media with different themes or subjects and also clay work from members of the Arts Society. The public is cordially invited to view this exhibition and admission is free. |
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| Mount Perry Campdraft
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Date: 13-14 MarchVenue: Mount Perry Showgrounds, Mount Perry Road | Contact Details: | Mr. G. Wallace
Phone Number: 07 4156 3285
Mobile Number: 0427 563 282
Email Address: gwallace0@bigpond.com |
The Mount Perry Rodeo and Campdraft is on again this year, with events including Open Bull, Novice Bull, Juvenile Bull, Steer Wrestling, Bullock Ride, Poddy Rides and Motor Bike novelty events to keep the whole family entertained.
There will be action packed fun for the family, so bring your chairs and enjoy the action, there will be food and a licensed bar available all day, with live entertainment until late. Camping and hot showers are free on Friday and Saturday nights, and breakfast will be available on Sunday morning. |
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| Lake Cania Fishing Classic
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Date: 13-14 MarchVenue: Lake Cania | Contact Details: | Mr. J. MacElroy
Phone Number: 07 4166 1534
Mobile Number: 0429 661 075
Email Address: maca@nitro.net.au |
The Lake Cania Fishing Classic will be held on the 13 and 14 March. There are two sections in the competition, seniors and juniors 16 years and younger. Prizes are given to winners for the longest fish of each species nominated by the committee, being five yellow belly; silver perch; dew fish; gar fish, saratoga and bass.
Saturday night there are a lot of lucky draws with very good prizes or give a ways, there is a casting completion for the children with prizes for the winners. Give aways happen again on Sunday before the grand prizes are given for the weekend. A kitchen and bar will operate over the weekend and camping is free for those who nominate for the fishing competition. |
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| Catholic Schools Race Day
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Date: 13 MarchVenue: Thabeban Park, 20 Maynard Street The fifth Catholic School’s Race Day will be held on 13 March and will attract over 1000 people to Thabeban Park to enjoy a day of entertainment and atmosphere where Glitz and Glamour will reign supreme. The afternoon will include a Fashion Parade by Avanti Collections as well as a display of jewellery, courtesy of the major race sponsor Wallace Bishop.
The Ladies Fashions on the Field winner will be in the running for an AUD500.00 gift card from Wallace Bishop, with an AUD300.00 Wallace Bishop gift card for the Best Dressed Gentleman. The Best Hat winner will be awarded an AUD500.00 gift basket from Malouf Group Pharmacy at Southside Central. Ticket price includes entrance to the racecourse, two free drinks, finger food and a free bus to the after race party at the Club Hotel. |
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| David Strassman and Ted E's Farewell Tour
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Date: 13 MarchVenue: Moncrieff Theatre, 177 Bourbong Street | Contact Details: | Moncrieff Theatre
Phone Number: 07 4130 4110 |
Tickets go on sale Monday 9 November. Please be aware that this performance is rated MA. Children 12 - 15 years must be accompanied by parents or guardian. No one under 12 years admitted. David Strassman has big news on his 2010 Australian tour, its Ted E's Farewell Tour. Tragically, the much adored Ted E Bare is announcing his show biz retirement. The pressure, the publicity, the paparazzi, the tabloids! And - most of all - Chuck Wood! It's finally too much for one shy bear to handle. Ted E's decided to spend more time with his family. As hilarious as ever, the show is a star-studded tribute to Ted E Bare's greatest showbiz moments and it shares the pain of his struggle, trying to understand where he belongs in the world.
Show begins at 7:00pm, please contact the theatre for admittance costs. |
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| Bundaberg Annual Stamp and Collectables Fair
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Date: 14 MarchVenue: Family Centre, Bundaberg Showgrounds Kensington Street The annual Stamp Fair will be held on 14 March with a number of Philatelic Societies from as far away as Brisbane to Rockhampton attending. Many of the clubs will have their own Circuit Books which will be available for collectors to peruse and make purchases from. A bargain table will be open all day with stamps and materials available for sale, plus there will be a Sale by Tender held during the afternoon. The lists of materials for this sale are required by 1 March, so a detailed listing can be assembled and will be available on the day. There will also be light refreshments available during the day. |
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| Antique and Collectables Fair
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Date: 19-21 MarchVenue: Gin Gin RSL Hall, 37 Milden Street | Contact Details: | Ms. M. Radburn
Phone Number: 07 4156 3381
Mobile Number: 0417 318 191
Email: margrit0@bigpond.com |
The Antique and Collectable Fair is a project of the Gin Gin and District Community Alliance Incorporated, and they have decided that due to the highly successful inaugural Antique and Collectable Fair which was held in conjunction with the Q150 Festival, this fair will now become an annual event and will be held in conjunction with the Gin Gin Annual Festival. This event should be of interest to those who are collectors of antique jewellery, collectors of numerous varieties, fine china and much more. This show is a must for those who appreciate the beauty and history of the past. |
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| The Bundaberg Players present 'Rumors'
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Date: 19-21 March, 26-27 MarchVenue: The Playhouse Theatre, 2b Steffensen Street West Bundaberg The Bundaberg Players Incorporated will commence the new season with a great comedy which is sure to have the audience laughing throughout the show. The Playhouse Theatre presents Rumors, a clever comedy by Neil Simon, America’s best known multi-award winning playwright, who excels in presenting the frustrations and vagaries of life with delicious humor. His comic concoction Rumors is based on a dinner party where four snazzily-dressed couples gather at the home of Charlie and Myra Brock to celebrate the tenth wedding anniversary of their hosts. Bookings open from 28 February so make sure to book early. |
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| Childers Autumn Orchid Charity Show
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Date: 20 MarchVenue: Isis Cultural Centre, 51 Churchill Street | Contact Details: | Mr. R. Fishlock
Phone Number: 07 4126 8121 |
The Childers Orchid Autumn Charity Show will be held on the 20 March this year. The Beneficiary this year is the Royal Flying Doctor and Angle Flight. There will be beautiful table displays of Orchids, Ferns and Foliage. Sale tables will be there full of Orchids Ferns, Foliage and Bromeliads with a variety to suite everyone. Refreshments are available through out the day. There will be whip around raffles run throughout the day, as well as the Major Raffle which is a Wheelbarrow of Groceries and an Orchid. There is always someone from the club who will help with any questions relating to Orchids. |
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| Short Stack-Live in Concert
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Date: 20 MarchVenue: Moncrieff Theatre, 177 Bourbong Street | Contact Details: | Moncrieff Theatre
Phone Number: 07 4130 4100 |
After two national sold out tours, Short Stack are again hitting the road in March 2010. Short Stack is undoubtedly one if the hottest young bands in Australia right now, having notched up three top 40 singles. The teenaged three-piece from New South Wales' Central Coast has gone on to do what no other Australian music act has successfully achieved - used the combined powers of SMS, YouTube and My Space. Stack covers a range of styles - from epic ballads to fast and furious electro-tinged rock anthems. All seats are $50.00 and the show begins at 8:00pm. |
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| Bundy Auto Amazing Car Show
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Date: 21 MarchVenue: Sugarland Shopping Centre, 115 Takalvan Street | Contact Details: | Mr. W. Burrows
Phone Number: 07 4159 7283
Mobile number: 0419 670 158
Email address: rumrods@rossgray.com.au |
The Rum City Rods and Customs Incorporated will be holding their amazing Bundy Auto Amazing Car Show on the 21 March from8.30 a.m. to2.00 p.m. This show is one for all the car enthusiasts in and around Bundaberg. This is the place to see some great street rods, custom cars, V8 muscle cars, drag cars, Holden cars, GT Falcon cars plus custom bikes and Veteran and Vintage vehicles. Bring the whole family along to see theses fantastic vehicles, entry is free and there will be refreshments on sale. This will be a great day out for the family. |
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| Gin Gin Annual Festival
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Date: 21 MarchVenue: Gin Gin Showgrounds, Dear Street | Contact Details: | Ms. Margrit Radburn
Phone Number: 07 4156 3381
Mobile Number: 0417 318 191
Email: margrit0@bigpond.com |
After the success of the Q150 Festival, the Gin Gin and District Community Alliance Incorporated has decided to hold an annual festival, and this once again promises to provide something for everyone. There will be many activities on the day to spark people’s interest with demonstrations, entertainment, rides for the children and stalls, and to start the day off there will be a huge main street parade. Food and drinks will be available throughout the day. |
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| Magical Mind Reading Show
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Date: 22 MarchVenue: The Playhouse Theatre, 2b Steffensen Street West Bundaberg | Contact Details: | Secretary
Playhouse Theatre
Phone Number: 07 4153 1904 |
Anthony Laye presents his Magical Mind Reading Show in aid of the McGrath Foundation. This is not the average magic show; it is an upbeat and interactive one that is filled with fun and mind blowing magic that no one will expect. The doors will open at 7.00 p.m. and the show starts at 7.30 p.m. This show is not designed with children in mind, so only those who are 14 and older are welcome. |
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| Moncrieff Theatre presents Toni Childs in Concert
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Date: 23 MarchVenue: Moncrieff Theatre, 177 Bourbong Street | Contact Details: | Moncrieff Theatre
Phone Number: 07 4130 4100
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Three times Grammy nominee Toni Childs is heading to Australia for a live National tour and will be stopping in at the Moncrieff Theatre on March 23. The upcoming tour sees Toni performing her blockbuster hits, as well as showcasing her latest hit album ‘Keep the Faith’. The songs from this emotionally hard-hitting album are a blend of roots, rock, folk and gospel songs. The new album draws heavily from material Childs wrote in the mid 1990s and ‘Keep the Faith’ is an apt title given personal and world events. It consists of 11 new songs and the track "Because You're Beautiful". |
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| Avondale Tavern presents Kevin Bloody Wilson in Concert
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Date: 24 MarchVenue: Avondale Tavern, 4 Avondale Road | Contact Details: | Mr. M. Rose
Phone Number: 07 4156 1206 |
The Avondale Tavern is the place to be on the 24 March to see the one and only Kevin Bloody Wilson in concert. This concert is for adults only and should prove to be a winner for those who have seen him in action before. After countless live gigs and millions of album sales down the track, Kevin Bloody Wilson has not only found his niche, he’s grabbed a deckchair and he’s made himself really bloody comfortable in it! Tickets cost $51.00 and can be purchased from the Tavern. |
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| Moore Park Girls Night In
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Date: 27 MarchVenue: Moore Park Community Hall, Moore Park Beach A Girls Night In is being held in March with all proceeds going to the 2010 Moore Park Beach Festival of Arts. This will be a night dedicated to pampering, shopping, relaxing and socializing. Come along and enjoy the Cocktails, Nibbles, massages, manicures, pedicures plus a Fashion Parade, jewellery making, Tarot readings and much more. The entry cost includes a light supper and a Lucky Door prize. |
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| Make-A-Wish Australia Monster Cent Sale
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Date: 27 MarchVenue: Bundaberg Civic Centre, 190 Bourbong Street | Contact Details: | Mrs. P. Russell
Phone Number: 07 4152 3196
Mobile Number: 0414 316 437
Email Address: Pat.Russell3@bigpond.com |
Come along and support a great charity fund-raiser. The Make-A-Wish Australia ® will be holding their annual Monster Cent Sale with a variety of prizes, 450 approximately will be on offer, with tickets for the Cent Sale at AUD1.00 each or six for AUD5.00.
Of the 450 prizes, 80 will be Jackpot prizes where the lucky winner can choose a prize to their liking. A lot of the prizes will be homemade, such as baking, preserves; sweets and if the weather allows, many boxes of vegetables.
Beside the Cent Sale tickets there will be other raffles available, one of these will be a child’s raffle. Afternoon tea will be served half way through the afternoon, so make up a party and go along to this one for a good cause. |
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| Lions Truck Drive for Kids
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Date: 28 MarchVenue: Brischetto's Winery, Hughes Road Bargara The Lions Truck Drive For Kids is on again from Bargara to Moore Park on Sunday 28 March 2010. All are invited to take part in this fantastic display of Kings of the Road and help raise money for a very worthy cause. The Truck Drive assembles at Brischetto’s Winery, Hughes Road Bargara. Those not yet registered are invited to do so there and collect your registration pack, and then join us in a barbeque breakfast before we hit the road at 10.30 a.m.
The journey begins at Brischetto’s Winery up to Bargara Road into Bundaberg; from there we head towards Gin Gin and take the turn off to Moore Park Road then head out to Moore Park Beach. There will be live entertainment, music, Kids Best Decorated Bike Competition, licensed bar, food, beverages and market stalls. |
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| Shalom Sunday Markets
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Date: 3 January-26 DecemberVenue: Fitzgerald Street These markets are held every Sunday from 8am until noon and entry is free. They provide a large range of goods for sale including plants, fruit and vegetables, shrubs, herbs and much more. You can purchase a barbecue breakfast for a small cost and listen to great music at the same time. Take a drive there one Sunday and be surprised at the variety of goods for sale.
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| Biggenden Lions Club Markets
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Date: 9 January-11 DecemberVenue: Lions Park, Caroline Street The Biggenden Lions Club Markets are held on the second Saturday of each month and provide a large range of goods, plus arts and crafts. There are also stalls selling fresh local fruit and vegetables. The whole family will enjoy the day out starting with a barbecue breakfast.. From 7am until noon and entry is free. |
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| Gin Gin Historical Village Markets
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Date: 9-18 DecemberVenue: 85 Mulgrave Street The Markets are held every Saturday and have numerous stalls selling fresh local produce, craft of all variety, clothing, jewellery and much more. There are also excellent catering facilities offering breakfast, tea and coffee, soft drinks and take-away food. The markets start at 7.00am and finish at noon, entry is free.
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| PCYC Community Markets
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Date: 10 January-12 DecemberVenue: Maryborough Street The PCYC markets are held on the second Sunday of the month, and you will find a wealth of goods on sale. There are stalls that specialise in woodwork, arts and crafts and fresh fruit and vegetables as well as plants are on sale. You can buy an excellent breakfast consisting of toast, sausage, egg, bacon and a hash brown for $5.00. Parking is available onsite as directed by the SES volunteers. |
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| Eidsvold Country Craft Markets
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Date: 6 February-4 DecemberVenue: Apex Park, Moreton Street | Contact Details: | Ms. Mary Nelson
Phone Number: 07 4165 1170
Mobile Number: 0427 651 353
Email: hills05@bigpond.net.au |
The Eidsvold Country Craft Markets are the ideal place for gift inspiration. They have a broad range of craft, clothing, cakes, jewellery, plants, fruit, vegetables and much more, as well as breakfast provided by the Lions Club. There is entertainment for the children, with lucky dips and stalls selling ice-cream, drinks and food. Also on sale will be local woodcrafts, hats and Aboriginal art. The markets are held on the first Saturday of each month and are a great place to browse for all the family. |
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| Isis Show Society Markets at the Creek
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Date: 13 January-11 DecemberVenue: Bruce Highway, Apple Tree Creek | Contact Details: | Mrs. Rebecca Bell
Phone No: 07 4126 3035
Mobile No: 0414 816 669 |
These markets provide a wide range of goods, plus arts and crafts, food stalls, fresh local fruit and vegetables and there is something for all the family. Entertainment is provided by some very talented musicians, so come along and have a browse around the markets. They are open from 7am until 1pm and entry is free and they are held on the second Saturday of each month. Please do not bring your dog to these markets. |
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| Historic Burnett Heads Lighthouse Open Day
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Date: 28 February-28 NovemberVenue: Burnett Heads Lighthouse, Zunker Street On the fourth Sunday of each month the Historic Burnett Heads Lighthouse is open for visitors. This lighthouse was erected at South Head Burnett Heads in 1873 and was operational for 99 years until it was replaced by a taller tower. The lighthouse was relocated to Lighthouse Park in 1972 for preservation and stands as a lasting icon of the district. A Heritage Trail brochure is available at the lighthouse when it is open, and guides those who wish to go on the Heritage Trail walk which wends from the Historic Lighthouse to the current operational lighthouse, through the former Pilot Station Reserve and along the foreshore. |
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| Calliope River Historical Village Markets
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Date: 7 March, 2 May, 22 August, 26 September, 24 October, 5 DecemberVenue: Bruce Highway Calliope | Contact Details: | Port Curtis Historical Society Inc.
Phone Number: 07 4975 7883
Fax Number: 07 4975 6764
Email Address: harveyh@bigpond.com |
Regular Country Markets are held at the Calliope River Historical Village; please see below for market dates. This attractive setting on the banks of the Calliope River with its shady trees and birdlife is a favourite with both locals and visitors to the area. There are over 200 stalls selling various items, with a variety of food and drink stalls to cater for the needs of hungry and thirsty visitors. There is reserved parking for coaches and people with disabilities. The markets are open from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Market dates for 2010:
7 March
2 May
22 August
26 September
24 October
5 December
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| gallerey39 Art Exhibition 'Suburan Rhapsody'
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Date: 12-27 MarchVenue: gallery39, 39 Hurst Street | Contact Details: | Christine Turner
Mobile Number: 0402 403 270 |
An exhibition titled Suburban Rhapsody by well known established Bundaberg artist Christine Turner will be held at Gallery39 in Bundaberg in March. This exhibition will consist of a series of contemporary collages on canvas, and the exhibition will be officially opened by the artist with light refreshments being served. At a later date the gallery will be open with a permanent collection of artworks by Bundaberg and district artists. There is no admission cost. |
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| Bundaberg Childrens Chess Tournament
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Date: 28 MarchVenue: Bundaberg Central State School, 13 Crofton Street | Contact Details: | Mr. A. Menham
Phone Number: 07 4151 7469
Mobile Number: 0417 073 094
Email Address: menhamat@hotmail.com |
The Children’s Chess Tournament will be held on the last Sunday of each month and will enable the children to compete in a tournament to have fun and improve their skill level and requires the use of chess clocks which improves the children’s tournament abilities.
The tournament is normally run in three age divisions which give the children the maximum chance to win a cash prize. The tournament is supervised by the Bundaberg Chess Club Incorporated. Children of any age and of any playing skill can enter and compete. |
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