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Every Tuesday 7pm - 9pm
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Camp Quality Trivia Nights
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Enjoy a fun evening of trivia hosted by Simon Birks every Tuesday night from 7pm at the Jockey Club in Exhibition Road, Southside.
Other games include heads and tails as well as brainteasers, with prizes each evening. $8 includes trivia, pizza and dessert, with proceeds from the evening going to Camp Quality.
Get a table together for a great night of fun and laughter.
Camp Quality
Tracie Fallugia
0438 783 029
Thursday 4th March 2010
Daryl Braithwaite
Daryl Braithwaite Live at Billy's
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Daryl Braithwaite's distinguished career has spanned more than 30 years - the former Sherbet frontman and successful solo artist is one of Australia's award winning premier performers and a must see live on stage.. Daryl Braithwaite and band will perform live at Billy's at 9.15pm. Tickets VIP $30 non members $35
 
Billy's
170 Mary Street
Gympie Qld 4570
Ph: (07) 5482 1506
Saturday 6th March 2010
Bollywood Express
The Bollywood Express
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Partake in a night of Bollywood fun! Enjoy nibbles on arrival at Old Gympie Station. Ride with the Rajahs & Rahnis where you will have an exotic journey to Imbil for an Indian Themed Buffet. Watch out for the Celestial Gems Bellydancers providing some exciting & interactive entertainment! Arrive 6pm for a 6:30pm departure. The Silver Bullet Railmotor returns at 11pm. $60 per person(Not suitable for children)Bookings Essential.  www.thevalleyrattler.com 
The Valley Rattler
Old Railway Station
Tozer Street, GYMPIE QLD 4570
Ph: 07 5482 2750
Email: rattler@mvhr.org.au
Saturday 6th March 3pm
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Classic Country Music Afternoon
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Gympie Stampede Inc are having an afternoon and evening of country music
at 3 Cullinane Street, Gympie from 3pm. All welcome. 
Entry -  A gold coin donation to raise funds for the Stampede in June 2010. 
There will be a sausage sizzle, hot chips, cold drinks, tea and coffee
on sale with a lucky gate prize and raffles. 
Byo chair.
Joy 0414 873 178
joulini@bigpond.com
Sunday 7th March 2010 10am - 2pm
Bridal Expo
Bridal Expo
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Weddings Inclusive will host the 5th annual Bridal Expo at the Gympie Civic Centre. The first 100 brides to arrive will receive a bride gift bag. Find everything for your wedding day including cakes, floral arrangements, wedding transport, entertainment, a fashion parade & much more. Entry $5pp (kids under 15 free)  
 
For more information or to showcase your business at the expo please phone
Weddings Inclusive 07 5482 2467
info@weddinginc.com.au
Sunday 7th March 2010
Clean Up Australia Day
Clean Up Australia Day
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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA: GYMPIE - 8am at Attie Sullivan Park, Mary Valley Rd (south of Normanby Bridge). TIN CAN BAY - SES Shed, 25 Bream St, 8am. RAINBOW BEACH - Centre Block, cnr Spectrum St & Clarkson Drv Beach, 8am.  LANDCARE will be Tree Planting along the Mary River. Meet at Albert Park Touch Football Oval, River Rd, Gympie, 8am.  Wear suitable clothing, footwear, suncream &  hat. Bags, disposable gloves & refreshments will be available. 
 
 
Information/register a site/group: Tanya Allen | Gympie Regional Council | 5481 0611
Gympie Landcare 5483 8866
www.cleanup.org.au
11th - 14th MARCH 2010
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Heart of Gold International Film Festival
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Heart of Gold is full of fun, inspiration and stimulation. Highlights include short films from all corners of the planet, special features and documentaries, parties, seminars, intimate Q & A sessions with filmmakers and an Award Ceremony. Over a 171 short films and features from 22 countries will be screened during the festival.  Tickets from $8. www.heartofgold.com.au
Heart of Gold Film Festival Inc.
PO Box 726
Gympie Australia 4570
info@heartofgold.com.au
Phone: (07) 5483 7000
13th MARCH 2010
Speedway
Mothar Mountain Speedway
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For a fantastic night of first class speedway sedan action where the whole family will enjoy a quality night of entertainment; there is only one place to be – Mothar Mountain Speedway, Hall Road, Gympie.Late models, plus supports  www.gympiespeedway.com
PRESIDENT - Allan Jennings
Mob - 0417713880
Ph - 54 828722
allan@landroverspares.com.au
14th Feb, 14th Mar 2pm-6pm
Artmix Sundaze
Artmix Sundaze Family Days
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Enjoy a free community concert in the park featuring live bands 
at Norman Point, Tin Can Bay
on the second Sunday of the month from 2 - 6 pm.
There will be a jumping castle and lots of free
activities for the kids. 
Art Mix Entertainment
Audrey Mates
0416 085 762
audreymates@yahoo.fr
Venue: Norman Point, Tin Can Bay
Friday 19th March 7pm
Paddy's Day
Paddy's Day Shindig
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 Come one come all for a fun night of Irish entertainment and ale
at The Pavilion, Gympie Showgrounds.  Featuring Gympie's own Leprechuan Coman Reynolds & local Irish band led by Michael Nolan & Bernie Dore.
Lucky door prizes, Irish singing and poetry competitions.
Prizes for best Irish joke and best Irish outfit!  
Entry includes traditional Irish supper and free Irish glass.
Tickets $40 from Hair Review at the top of Mary St, Gympie.
For info call
Bronte Baldwin 0407 821 733
Saturday 20th March 10am till 2pm
Our rural community
Our rural Community, Focusing on the Future
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Queensland Rural Women's Network and FOCUS are holding "Our rural Community, Focusing on the Future" on Saturday 20th March 2010 from 10 am till 2pm at the Kilkivan Shire Hall.
Rosemary Burnett
P: 07 5486 1248
E: rosemaryburnett@bigpond.com
Saturday 20th March 3pm
Attilla Sautov
Violin and Orchestra Charity Concert
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Violin Virtuoso Attilla Sautov, from Uzbekistan, will join the Mueller International Chamber Orchestra in a charity performance at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Gympie from 3pm on Saturday March 20. Enjoy an inspirational program of Vivaldi’s best known work, The Four Seasons. Adults $30, seniors $20, children under 12 free. Tickets are available on the door one hour before the concert.
Phone 0414 600 744
3rd Sunday each month
Bushranger hold up
The Valley Rattler Bushranger Hold-Up
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Join us for this great day of historical re-enactment in conjunction with your Rattler journey on the third Sunday of each month.  Seargeant Moore and Trooper Knox have been commissioned to escort a large shipment of gold from the Gympie Goldfields to Imbil.  Watch out for bushrangers along the way... especially at the stations.  A serious attempt will most likely take place when we reach Imbil, we therefore ask you to alight from the train as quickly as possible. 
 
 
Mary Valley Heritage Railway
Old Railway Station
Tozer Street, Gympie Qld 4570
PHONE: 07 5482 2750
EMAIL: rattler@mvhr.org.au
Tuesday 23rd March 9.30am-2pm
Pamper Day
Women's Wellness Pamper Day - Tansey
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Centacare South Burnett is running a free Woman's Pamper Day at Tansey Bowls Club from 9.30am. The day will includes facials, massages and foot spas. Community Health Nurse, Marcia Hunt (Women's Heath Nurse - pap smears available) and a Centrelink Officer, as well as health & wellbeing information will be available. Enjoy lunch and listening to inspirational speakers. Please bring along a plate to share for morning tea.  RSVP 5 March.
 
RSVP by 5 March to Karen Seiler on 1800 282 775 or email droughtwbb@bigpond.com
Supported by BIEDO & funded by the Australian Government.
26 – 28 March 2010
Biking
Cooloola Bike Ride
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Supporting Chemotherapy in Cooloola’s Cooloola Bike Ride will travel from Murgon to Tin Can Bay over 3 days, with the first overnight stop at Curra Country Club. From Curra the ride will travel to Kin Kin via the Mary Valley. Day 3 will travel from Kin Kin to Tin Can Bay via Cedar Pocket Rd and then Coles Creek Rd. Each night we will be having a sing along with local artists and entertainers, come along - it is only a gold coin donation to the charity to attend.
For more info or to register for the ride or to participate in the night contact
Colin on 5483 1563
or 0419 161 195

27th & 28th March 2010
Working Dog
Gympie Working Cattle Dog Trial
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A working cattle dog trial will be held at the Widgee Sporting Complex, Power Rd, Widgee(25kms west of Gympie). There will be competitions both days, dog activities, South East QLD Dog High Jumping Competition. Saturday night will continue with a Calcutta and live entertainment, licensed bar & canteen.
Maiden, Novice and Open finals on Sunday.
Camping available.
 
More dog trials info call Max & Audrey Johnston 5483 2758.
Other enquiries to Beef Cattle Gympie Showgirl Entrant Miss Andrea Schulz 0408 307 399
27th & 28th March 2010
Country Show
Goomeri Show
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 The 71st Annual Goomeri Show will be held
at the Goomeri Showgrounds
on Saturday and Sunday the 27th & 28th of March, 2010.
Goomeri Show Society
Nev Holden
(07) 4168-4166
Saturday 27th March
Flavour Fest
Flavour Fest - CANCELLED
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FLAVOUR FEST HAS BEEN CANCELLED

For more info
contact Michelle Agnew
on 5480 4228
E phonebook@gympietimes.com
29th March - 4th April 2010
Choir
Heritage 117th Queensland Eisteddfod
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 This week-long celebration of the performing arts will be held at the Gympie Civic Centre during Easter. Featuring a wide programme of Choral, Vocal, Instrumental, Speech and Drama sections.  Over 10 adult and junior choirs (comprising in excess of 500 individuals) will compete, showcasing some of the best amateur talent in Queensland. All session are open to the public and programs are now available at Gympie Musicland at 36 Mary St.
General Enquiries
Thelma 07 5483 7095
For the duration of the Eisteddfod
call 0400 845 792
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in the Gympie Cooloola region please email events@cooloola.org.au 
Gympie Cooloola Tourism
24 Bruce Highway
PO Box 415
Gympie, Queensland, 4570
Email: events@cooloola.org.au

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