Monto Magic

Jackson Dunn – All the Feels Tour
2020-02-28 19:00 - 19:15 (Australia/Brisbane) | Kalpowar Community Hall, Kalpowar QLD 4630
WOW! Kalpowar is hosting AUSTRALIA’S NUMBER ONE BEER BOTTLE SLIDER – Mr Jackson Dunn. This will be a night to remember CHEAP ALCOHOL beer cans $3 and spirits $5. Food van available. FREE camping. Come and party with Jackson in the Kalpowar Hall.
Tickets: $15 Adults – U/16 Free

About Kalpower
The Kalpowar Hall was built in 1954 using locally milled timber from the Kalpowar Forest, built only by voluntary labour and without debt.
The village of Kalpowar is situated in the foothills of the Burnett Range, beside the Kalpowar State Forest which protects a mosaic of forests. Patches of dense rainforest with towering hoop pines remain between open eucalypt forests and hoop pine plantations. More than 150 plant species occur in the hoop pine rainforest which was first logged in 1918.
The word Kalpowar means either Pine Tree or Copper in Indigenous language. Kalpowar is home to a very unique carnivorous snail. The snail has been named Pedinogyra Kalpowar (or Kalpowar flat-coiled snail) as it was first located and identified in Kalpowar State Forest in 1982.
The little village was voted top 50 small towns in Australia in 2016 and voted as Australia’s best kept secret. This place has something for everyone and is so warm and inviting, you will never want to leave. Kalpowar been highly praised for our 4WD, camping, horse trail riding and motocross tracks in the State Forest.

Monto RSL Trivia Night
2020-02-29 18:30 - 18:45 | Monto RSL Club, 7 Rutherford St, Monto
Gather a gang and get competitive!
Get a table of 6 together and get read to battle it out at the Monto RSL Trivia Night.
Cost is $60 for a team (up to 6 people).
Contact the RSL to reserve your table.

Mungungo Sports & Recreation Club AGM
2020-03-05 18:00 - 18:15 | Mungungo Pub
Mungungo Sports & Recreation Club will be holding our AGM at MUNGUNGO PUB 6:00 pm on Thursday 5 March 2020.
The meeting will take a little longer than usual as Vicki & Steve will be stepping down as members and office-bearers to be re-elected before kicking the meeting off.

It is with regret, as advised in our previous meeting some months ago, Steve Alford & myself will be stepping down as president and secretary for the coming year and 2020 event.
We have found involvement in this event each year has developed great friendships and has been so very rewarding when you see how many cricketers and their families have enjoyed their day. It is also a pat on the back to our small committee for the funds that you have assisted raising continually each year to our forever grateful charities.
We encourage you as members to discuss these roles among your friends and colleagues to see if there is any interest from the community in taking on these roles.
Steve and I will continue as members and provide handover and support to ensure we continue this very worthwhile community event.
Thank you everyone for all your support over the past, the help on working bees and the dedication you have all shown in ensuring this event stays on the annual calendar 😊
Cheers guys
Vicki & Steve

Art Lovers – Mixed Media Workshop
2020-03-07 09:30 - 14:00 | Family Refreshments Cafe Building, 28 Lister Street Monto (Opposite Lister Street Art Walk)
Come along to this art workshop to learn new ideas in your practice & create unexpected visual effects.
Bring your collection of various pastels, watercolours, crayons, graphite, pencils, inks etc. together with think paper, glue, newspaper etc.
Tea & coffee is provided. BYO lunch.
Bookings essential.

Queensland Women’s Week ‘Celebrating Strong Women’
2020-03-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Monto CWA Rooms, Rutherford Street Monto
Celebrating Strong Women
Free: morning tea, activities and give aways
Guest Speaker: Natalie Mann – Raindrop International College Director
Location: Monto CWA Hall
Contact details: Facebook event or see flyer below

More about Queensland Women’s Week:
Queensland Women’s Week recognises and celebrates the achievements of Queensland’s women and girls. Everyone has a role to play in creating a Queensland community that respects women, embraces gender equality, and promotes and protects the rights, interests and well-being of women and girls.
The theme for 2020 is ‘Celebrating our diverse community of strong women’

St Patrick’s Day Cent Sale
2020-03-14 13:30 - 13:45 | St Therese Hall Monto
St Patrick’s Day Cent Sale
Celebrate with a cent sale at St Therese Hall
Saturday 14th March 2020 – 1:30pm
Admission $5 (includes afternoon tea & entertainment)

Festival Committee Meeting
2020-03-15 15:00 - 15:15 | Lister Street Art Walk
Festival Committee Meeting
To discuss all things Festival 3pm 15th March – Lister Street Art Walk

“Meet the Candidates” Evening
2020-03-16 19:30 - 19:45 | Monto Shire Hall
Meet the Candidates
Monto Ratepayers Association will be holding a “Meet the Candidates” evening.
Monday 16th @ 7:30pm
Monto Shire Hall
All candidates for the upcoming council election have been invited. Opportunity for anyone to ask questions.
Supper provided

Mungungo School of Art – Social Dance
2020-03-21 19:30 - 19:45 | Mungungo Pub
Mungungo School of Arts
Social Dance
A fun night of old favourites to dance the night away.
$10 Entry – super provided
Luck spot, Raffle & Monte Carlo

Basstasstic Teams – Round 2
2020-03-28 - 2020-03-30 | Lake Cania, 30 mins outside of Monto
Registrations are now open for the 2020 Round 2 Teams Event at Cania Dam.
When: 28th & 29th March 2020
Registration: You will need to register your team via the link below to enter into Round 2.
https://tournaments.trackmy.fish/registration/915120d8b033f118db61af94e899107a9ee6a14d
More details on the event will be coming out shortly.
Please spread the the word on the NEW 2020 registration process for teams and singles events, they will not be having manual paper entries at the events in 2020.

About Lake Cania:
Cania is situated 30 mins from Monto. While the lake was built on Three Moon Creek in the early 1980s Aboriginal people occupied Cania Gorge for at least 19,000 years prior, dating back to the height of the last Ice Age. As Australia was a much colder and drier during this time it is thought that Aboriginal people may have used gorges, as they offered access to predictable water and food resources.
There are nine recorded Aboriginal art sites in Cania Gorge, but these are not accessible to the public. Paintings include handprints and images of animals and their tracks.

Les Hampson travels through Cania Gorge while returning from Coolangatta to his property Nestorvale in 1926. Photo Credit: Beryl Bleys

The area around Cania Gorge has had a varied history over the past 150 years. Thomas Archer was the first European to explore the headwaters of the Burnett River.
Cania Station was established during the 1850s and ran sheep until 1883, when beef and dairy cattle were introduced.
Gold was discovered just to the north of Cania Gorge in 1870 and the township known as ‘Cania Goldfields’ soon sprang up along Three Moon Creek. The township’s population fluctuated over time until mining finally ended in the early 1920s. The waters of Lake Cania eventually covered the remains of the goldfields after Cania Dam was built on Three Moon Creek in the early 1980s. The tops of buildings can still be seen when the dam is low. Last seen in 2010 before the floods of January 2011.
The area in Cania Gorge, east of the picnic ground, became a scenic reserve in 1924, but it was not until 1977 that it was gazetted as a national park. A further addition to the national park was made in 1979, and in 1989 the Francis family, owners of Cania Station, donated the land that comprises the central section of the park.

Cania Gorge Nation Park – Board walk to Dripping Rock. Photo Credit: North Burnett Regional Council

#gallery-1 {
margin: auto;
}
#gallery-1 .gallery-item {
float: left;
margin-top: 10px;
text-align: center;
width: 33%;
}
#gallery-1 img {
border: 2px solid #cfcfcf;
}
#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {
margin-left: 0;
}
/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */

The Overhang – Cania Gorge

Sunset over Lake Cania. Photo credit: Misty Neilson-Green

Monto Races
2020-03-28 - 2020-03-30 | Monto Race Course, 31 Airport Road, Monto
For a fun filled afternoon of racing come to the Monto Races on the 28th March 2020.
Monto Race Club is renown for “Fashions on the Field” Event with large crowd participation for all Sections. All entrants model their stylish attire in front of the crowd and judges for the $1500 in cash and prizes. Entry nominations are taken on the day prior to Race 1 at 1.30pm. All age groups are catered for.
SECTIONS
Best Dressed Boy or Girl U12yrs
Best Dressed Boy or Girl 13/U18yrs
Stylish Couple
Gents – Stallion & Steeds (Winner into Final of BOTF)
Elegant Ladies (Winner into Final of BOTF)
Contemporary Ladies (Winner into Final of BOTF)
Stylish Millinery
Monto Club will also be Hosting – Heat 4 and Finals of “Best of the Burnett” ~ Fashions on the Field 2020.
This concept was created in 2018 and is run in conjunction with Eidsvold, Gayndah and Mt Perry Race Clubs. This would not be possible without our fantastic sponsors and we THANK them sincerely for their wonderful Sponsorship. We are proud to be associated with them and support their Businesses.

WHERE IS THE CLUB LOCATED?
The racecourse is located a short distance from the centre of town on Airport Road, turning at the Monto Hospital.
PARKING AVAILABLE AT TRACK?
Free Parking is available at the Track.
They offer a bus that runs prior and after the Races from the Main Street and we also have a local Taxi Service.
WHAT IS THE ENTRY COST?
Entry is $10 for Adults – $5 for Pensioners/High School Children and Primary School age and Under is Free.
WHAT FOOD AND BEVERAGES ARE AVAILABLE?
Full Licensed Bar with a vast variety of drinks available, Canteen and BBQ Stalls, Ice Cream Van for big and little kids too!
WILL WE ENJOY OURSELVES?
Most definitely! Excellent afternoon of Racing, Fashions, Food, Drinks, Socialising and we promise you will be back again!!

CALM C-A-R-E Workshop
2020-04-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Monto Town Hall, Newton Street Monto
What you will learn:

How to approach the person and make connection
How to determine if suicide is in their thoughts
What to do about it, to ensure the persons safety is addressed and they are protected from suicide
How to use the ‘Calm Care’ app so that support is ongoing for the person as they work through their pain and distress

Cost:
Free (normally $150pp) – Kindly sponsored by Central QLD, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast PHN
Contact:
Central Queensland Rural Health on 4992 1040 to register or online at admin@cqrdgp.com.au
♣ Click here for more details

MMTAG Meeting
2020-07-28 17:30 - 18:30 | At the Monto Railway Station Precinct, Bottom of Newton Street
MMTAG meeting
At the Monto Railway Station Precinct

RSL – Dinner Every Firday Night
2020-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | RLS, 7 Rutherford St, Monto QLD 4630
MEALS every Friday night @ Monto RSL
Reasonable prices, family friendly, raffles & pokies.
The menu is subject to change.
Monto RSL Facebook

Festival of Three Moons
2020-10-03 - 2020-10-04 | Town Centre & Old Rail Station near Lister Street Art Walk, Newton Street, Monto
Festival of the Three Moons (Photo credit: Ron Mientjes)

POSTPONED!

Festival of the Three Moons (Photo credit: Ron Mientjes)

Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 this event has been postponed.
Previously planned as:
A day and evening of fun, food, entertainment, street parades, markets, activities and much more!
This years theme is ‘Legends of the Three Moons‘.
The festival starts in the Newton Street before proceeding to the Old Rail Station near Lister Street Art Walk for entertainment well into the night.

Late Night Christmas Shopping & Markets
2020-12-11 17:00 - 21:00

Monto Race Weekend (Burnett to the Beach Race Series)
2022-03-25 - 2022-03-27
Monto Race Weekend
“Burnett to the Beach Race Series”

FRIDAY NIGHT – Monto’s Grand Hotel will be holding a Calcutta on the Ken & Gordon Russell Memorial Race. Support our Platinum sponsor and kick-start your races weekend!!
TICKETS – MUST BE PRE-PURCHASED, no ticket no entry. Gates will close at 2pm – no entry to the track after this time. https://www.trybooking.com/BXGPX
CORPORATE TABLES – tables of 8 can be purchased when tickets open. A platter option will also be available.
As per Racing Queensland advice, you must be fully vaccinated to attend our Race Meet. We ask that you add your proof of vaccination certificate to your QLD Check In App, as we will require a visual proof upon entry.
A MASSIVE thank you to all our Sponsors – without them our day wouldn’t be what it is. Please, support those that support our day.
COURTESY BUS – Picking up from Monto Post Office from 11am & Duck Inn Store from 11:10am until 1pm, returning after last race approx. 5pm – 8pm.
PARKING – We encourage Patrons, if possible, to park up the main street and jump on the Courtesy Bus or we will have a drop off point, but vehicles must return to parking area and walk to Ticketing Entrance. The Courtesy Bus will be running return trips after the last race. (see Map)
POP UP TENTS – Patrons are more than welcome to bring your own 3×3 or 3×6 Pop Up tents and chairs to Race Day. We have an area available for these. Just drop us a Facebook Message so we know numbers of sites required/available space.
FASHION ON THE FIELD – Nomination table will be located on the cement undercover area near the FOTF stage – nominations will close at 1:30pm. You can pre-nominate by messaging our page.
GIRLS WEAR YOUR PEARLS – A one off category in 2022 in memory of Rosanne Fisher. Roseanne attended the Monto Races in 2021 & was tragically killed in a car accident on her way home to Brisbane. A dearly missed friend to many; Roseanne loved fashion and dressing up for any occasion. She loved pearls and was always wearing them. So, ‘Girls, Wear your Pearls’.
CATERING – We have a BBQ and Canteen operating for the duration of the day. If you have purchased a Corporate Table/BYO Tent – you are more than welcome to bring your own nibbles for your table, platters will also be available for order when your book your table.

🍾 Monto Show High Cheese 🧀
2022-04-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Monto Racecourse, 31 Airport Rd, Monto
Monto Show High Cheese

Sunday, 10th April at 1pm
Tickets available now at Studio ONE and Charlotte Rose Country Co
To be held at the Monto Racecourse
Come along to celebrate the Monto Showgirl and Rural Ambassador!
This will be a BYO event, however no glass will be permitted. All attending will be required to comply with Covid-19 restrictions at that time of event.

Monto 91st Annual Show
2022-04-23 - 2022-04-25 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
The Monto 91st Annual Show
Schedule details and competition entry forms can be found here: https://www.montoshow.com.au/schedule/category/1-monto-show

Monto All Breeds Bull Sale
2022-09-10 - 2022-09-11
Monto All Breeds Bull Sale – Date Claimer

🏏Mungungo vs The World
2022-09-17 - 2022-09-18 | Mungo Sports & Recreation Club Inc., Knights Road, Mungungo
🏏Mungungo vs The World

Saturday 17th of September 2022.
Mungungo V’s the World 7 a side cricket Fun Day Fundraiser.
Raising funds for Life Flight, Ridgehaven Retirement Complex Monto and Local Junior Community Groups.
Always a fun day of cricket, catching up with mates having a feed & a drink while enjoying the nice fresh country air.
There will be a Bar (no BYO), canteen, shaded area to sit down or bring your own chair, picnic rug, gazebo to set up. There is plenty of room for children to run around and play as well as a jumping castle – bring the whole family!!
This will be a cash only event – no efpots.
Limited telstra mobile phone service.
Continuous raffle happening through out the day – you will need to be there to collect your prize in the continuous raffle.
There will also be another raffle with tickets going on sale before the event that you don’t need to be there to win.

Monto Fun Run & Community Markets
2022-10-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Monto State Primary School Oval, 3 Leichhardt St, Monto

🏏Monto Jr Cricket
2023-01-28 08:00 - 11:45 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
🏏JR Cricket

It’s not too late to join Cricket.
Half season Registrations available.

Monto Pony Club Come & Try
2023-01-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Monto Show Grounds, Oxley St, Monto
Monto Pony Club Come & Try Day

2pm Sunday 29th January 2023.
All Welcome – boys & girls, ladies & gentlemen, from the lead lines to the experienced.
Come & See what pony club is all about.
A great way to socialise with other equine loving people.

Monto Soccer Club AGM
2023-01-31 17:30 - 18:00 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
Monto Soccer/Football AGM

5.30pm Tuesday 31st January – Monto Combined Sports Complex
All positions will be vacant.
Without a committee there will be no Soccer for the children of Monto.

https://www.facebook.com/montosoccer

🏏Monto Jr Cricket
2023-02-04 08:00 - 11:30 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
🏏Monto Junior Cricket

Monto Soccer Club Special Meeting to save the club
2023-02-07 17:30 - 18:00 | Monto Combined Sports Complex
Save Monto Soccer Club

5.30pm Tuesday 7th Feb. – Monto Combined Sports Complex
All positions will be vacant.
Without a committee there will be no Soccer for the children of Monto.

https://www.facebook.com/montosoccer

This is the last chance to save Soccer/football for the children of Monto.

Monto High School P&C AGM
2023-02-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Monto State High School, Mouatt St
Monto State High School P & C AGM
Our P&C AGM is this Tuesday 7th February. We need you!! We know that in this day and age, everyone lives a busy schedule and we acknowledge time is prescious, however without volunteers our valued committees wont run.
P&C associations work in productive partnership with their school principal and the community to promote the interests of the school, and facilitate its development and further improvement, to achieve the best possible outcomes for students.
Joining the P&C is a great way to get involved in your school community, keep up-to-date with what’s happening at the school, contribute to your child’s education and make new friends.
The P&C Association is a group of volunteers working together to improve the facilities and opportunities available at the school. We meet once a month for an hour! All positions will be declared vacant.
Looking forward to seeing you Tuesday
