Monto Magic

WAg’S DAY – Women in Agriculture
2018-03-22 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Brisbane) | Monto Community Hall, Newton St, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
Presentations by:
Ainsley McArthur, Grazier & Author of “From the Verandah” blog
Sarah Fea, BEAR Biological “Building Soil Health The Biological Way”
Lisa Lonsdale, Lonsdale Agribusiness “Your Not Alone, Understanding How Finance Work With Your Business”
There will also be various stands in attendance.
A great day for rural women to connect with other and share & gather information
Free Morning Tea & Lunch – RSVP Appreciated to community@biedo.org.au

St Therese Cent Sale
2018-03-17 13:30 - 13:45 | St Therese’s Hall, Rutherford Street
Celebrate with a St Patricks Day cent sale at the St Therese Hall.
Admission includes afternoon tea and entertainment!!!!!.

Monto Soccer – Games at Callide Field
2018-03-17 08:30 - 08:45
Games to be played to Callide fields.

Material Girls Weekend Retreat
2018-03-17 08:00 - 2018-03-19 15:00 | Monto Show Pavillion, Oxley Street, Monto
Come along and join the Material Girls for a Weekend Retreat.
A whole weekend of sewing – what more can a girl ask for.
Van Cootens Drapery will be in attendance with all your sewing needs.
See the attached flyer for further information regarding meals and accommodation.
Profits from the weekend will be donated to Man Up to assist in funding Prostate Cancer Care Nurses

Monto Bowls Club Open Pairs Carnival
2018-03-10 09:00 - 2018-03-11 16:00 | Monto Bowls Club, Airport Rd, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
$5000- Prize Money Up For Grabs
Nominate your team now!!!
The Monto Bowls Club will be hosting a Twilight Roll-up from 3pm on Friday 9th with a BBQ dinner available.
Players and spectators are all welcome to come and join in the fund over the weekend. There will be some excellent teams on show, so pop on down and take a look, enjoy a coldie or two and a few laughs.

Monto Meet Up - Kalpowar Tour
2018-03-04 09:45 - 14:00
Meet up at 9:45am for departure at 10:00am from the post office park Newton St Monto for a visit to the Kalpowar state forest. This event offers something for everyone. Heading north from Monto approx 37km to Kalpowar with approx 3km of unsealed road for a pit stop/toilet stop at the Kalpowar recreational area. Heading of on an approx 20km drive of unsealed road, high clearance vehicles can take the special drive through the forest to meet up with the conventional vehicles at the top of the range to enjoy morning tea at the old forestry camp area followed by a peek through Bill’s window and passing the present logging area with spectacular views over the forestry and the quaint village of Kalpowar. Return back to the recreation area to enjoy a picnic lunch and those who enjoy a hike can follow on for an enjoyable hike with plenty to see while others can sit back and enjoy the peace of the recreation area. Things to Bring: Chair, something to share for morning tea and picnic lunch, hikers need good shoes, hats, sunscreen and water and don’t forget the Camera.

Monto & District Show Society - Cooking & Floral Art Tips
2018-02-25 09:00 - 09:15 | Monto Show Pavillion, Oxley Street, Monto
Are you entering the cooking or the floral art sections in this years show. Come along for a fund day and learn the tips of the trade from our locals in the know!!!!
It is asked that you bring along a cake/slice/relish that you have made so the ladies can offer helpful hints. If you are interested in floral art please bring a selection of flowers or foliage to arrange.
We will also be hosting the Great Monto Scone-Off where local rivals battle it our for scone supremacy!!!!
RSVP 21st February, 2018
Meals Provided

Monto Soccer - Games to be played at Callide Fields
2018-02-25 01:36 - 01:51
Grand Final Day

Rigdgehaven Cent Sale
2018-02-24 13:30 - 16:00 | Ridgehaven Sanderson Lounge
Let’s all join in an afternoon of fun.
Tickets $1- each – multi-draws, lucky door and raffle prizes.
Donations can be left in the boxes in the lounge room or upstairs area or main office.
We thank you for your kind support.

Trivia Night - Monto RSL
2018-02-17 18:00 - 18:15 | Monto RSL Club, 7 Rutherford St, Monto
Come along for a fun night and test your knowledge.
A maximum of 6 people per team.

Valentine's Day Old Time Dance
2018-02-10 19:30 - 19:45 | Mungungo Hall, Mungungo
Mungungo School of Arts is hosting a Valentine’s Day Old Time Dance.
Music by Max & Thlema’s The Silver Comets.
There will be raffles, lucky spot prizes & Monte Carlo

Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail - Community Forum
2018-02-09 10:00 - 12:00 | The Boyne Valley Community Descovery Centre, 15 McDonald St, Ubobo
Our next meeting will provide an update from our newly formed Boyne Burnett Inland Rail Trail Committee on our submissions to the State Government to date. All those interested are welcome to attend. The more the better as it shows that we are keen and the group have our support!

A Spinning Time
2018-02-01 09:30 - 09:45 | Monto Anglican Church, Rutherford Street, Monto
Monto Spinners are having their first Spin, come on down for a great morning.
Bring your wheel or fleece, knitting & crochet or anything you may be working on or simply call in and enjoy a cuppa and a chat.

Mungungo Pub Australia Day BBQ
2018-01-26 12:00 - 12:15 | Mungungo Pub
Come and celebrate Australia Day at the Mungungo Pub.
BBQ Lunch from 12 Noon
Prizes for Best Dressed Adult & Kids
Cricket
Kids Water Games
Pie & Lamington eating competition
Thong Throwing Competition

Monto Meet Up - Ventnor School Visit
2018-01-21 10:00 - 14:00
Sunday Drive to visit the iconic Ventnor School, this drive takes in some lovely countryside in the Cannindah, Ventnor area with plenty to see.
Meet up at Post Office Park Newton Street Monto and we will head south to Yarrol road, anyone from Mulgildie side can join us at the Yarrol turn off.
This trip from meet up point to Ventnor School takes in 22.4km of sealed road with 3.6km of dirt road suitable for all vehicles. Anyone wishing to finish there can take the same route home or follow along, this route will take in another 8.2km of dirt road and is 27.9km back to meet up point, and will take in the New Cannindah, Bancroft area and stop for a cold drink and maybe purchase some lunch at the Iconic Mungungo Pub. They serve meals on Sunday between 12 and 2pm.
Things to bring, morning tea for the stop at Ventnor school and some cash if you’d like to stop at the Mungungo Pub for a cold drink or lunch and don’t forget your Camera

Monto Cattle & Country Bowls Afternoon
2018-01-20 14:00 - 14:15 | Monto Bowls Club, Airport Rd, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
Calling all rugby league players, fans and volunteers to a social bowls afternoon to support the Men in League Foundation.
A BBQ tea and music will follow the games.
Guest appearance by Qld origin great Gary Larson and Nathan Friend retired Gold Coast Titans hooker.

Monto Rotary Club - Christmas Street Party
2017-12-15 17:00 - 21:00
Come along to the Monto Rotary Christmas Street Party.

Live Entertainment
Market Stalls
Ham Wheel
Kids Rides
BBQ
Random Lucky Draws

See individual stores for trading hours.

Monto Christmas Carols
2017-12-08 18:30 - 18:45 | Monto Racecourse, 31 Airport Rd, Monto
Come along and join the Monto Hospital Auxiliary and Hit The Dance Floor for some Christmas fun.

Carols
Local Performers
BBQ
Raffles
BYO Blankets & Chairs
Candles & Glowsticks for purchase
Santa

All funds raised go to the Royal Flying Doctors Service.
Performers and further enquiries to Christine Scutt on 0407 477

Rail Corridor Monto-Taragoola Community Information Session
2017-12-08 10:00 - 10:15 | Mungungo Pub
Gladstone Regional Council will be conducting a community information session about the proposed project over the railway Monto-Taragoola corridor.
The purpose of this gathering is to:
1. Inform (based on the information collected from QR) us about the current status of the QR’s proposed project.
2. Provide an update regarding “Tunnels” prospective Cultural Heritage Listing process.
3. Identify prospective joint-community initiatives to be implemented post-project (by QR/its contracting parties) and determine action plans (if required)
Local residents and anyone interested in hearing more on this topic are encouraged to attend.
To attend, or to find out further information please do not hesitate in contacting Vicki Mackay at Mungungo Pub 4166 166 or Luis Arroyo from the Gladstone Regional Council on 4976 6352.
Morning Tea will be provided by the Monto Hospital Auxillary for a small donation.

Movember Gold Day
2017-11-25 13:00 - 13:15 | Monto Golf Club
Enjoy a 9 hole 3 person ambrose event and have some fun while changing the face of men’s health.
Join the team – Monto Mo Bros
All funds raised support Movember.

Hit The Dance Floor - GIRLS NIGHT IN - Cancer Council Fundraiser
2017-11-24 19:30 - 22:30 | Monto Colonial Motor Inn, Thompson Street, Monto
It is time to dress up in Tinsel & Tassels for the Girls Night In – raising funds for the Cancer Council.
So come along and catch up, raise funds and change lives while we enjoy the supplied platters and a bar will be available.
Tickets are available at Stitch-n-Stash.

Monto State High School Drama 9/10 Drama Class - Jest Call Me Cowboy
2017-11-23 18:15 - 18:30 | Silver Slipper Saloon – MSHS Drama Barn, Mouatt Street, Monto
Get in quick for a night of fun and frivolity at a theatre restaurant.
See the Year 9 and 10 drama students perform Jest Call Me Cowboy.
Your ticket price includes a 3 course meal and bookings can be made at the High School.
A bar will also be operating.
Bookings are essential.

Burnett Mobile Playgroup Break Up
2017-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 | Monto Memorial Park
Come along and enjoy the fun of our end of year break up.

Order of the Eastern Star Mulgildie Dance
2017-11-18 19:30 - 23:45 | Mulgildie Hall
Music by Bruce McGilvery
The admission fee includes supper.
There will be a Lucky Door Prize, Lucky Spot and heaps more

Monto Sheriff's Trivia Night
2017-11-18 18:00 - 18:15 | Monto Community Hall, Newton St, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
Theme Your Team
Be quick to book as there are only 12 tables available. $20pp or $160 per table.
The entry price includes: 10 games, lucky door and nibbles.
This is an 18+ event
A bar will be operating.

St Therese Parish Fair
2017-11-10 18:00 - 18:15 | St Therese’s School, Rayleigh St, Monto QLD 4630, Australia
The St Therese Parish Fair will be a great family night out.
A ham wheel, bar & bbq will be operating.
There will be raffles, entertainment, childrens rides & market stalls and Tyronne O’Reilly will be performing his circus show.

Lake Cania Fishing Classic
2017-11-10 07:00 - 2017-11-12 13:00 | Cania Dam
It is on again – the Lake Cania Fishing Classic.

Free Camping
Hot Showers
Licensed Bar
Canteen Friday Night until Sunday Lunch

Lucky Draws and Raffles
Earlybird Nomination Draw
Senior Nomination Draw: Aluminium Tinny, Motor & Trailer registered and ready to tow away.
Junior Nomination Draw: Small Kayak donated by Koastal Kayaks

Ridgehaven Resident & Friends Melbourne Cup Luncheon
2017-11-07 11:00 - 11:15 | Ridgehaven Sanderson Lounge
Enjoy the Melbourne Cup lunch with Ridgehaven. The menu will consist of Chicken/Salad/Dessert/Tea or Coffee.
There will be $2- and $5- sweeps. Also prizes for lucky door, raffle, jockey’s colours, best dressed lady and gent, best lady and gent hat.
Fashion Parade by Heilbronn’s Fashions.
Admission include a complimentary glass of champagne.
Booking on 0741 661082 between 9am and 3pm and by Friday 3rd November, 2017

Monto Race Club Charity Fun Day
2017-11-04 11:00 - 11:15 | Monto Race Course, 31 Airport Road, Monto
The 2017 Sheep Races are here. The action will begin at 1.30pm.
Monto Race Club will be hosting sheep races and novelty events, betting with sky channel and bookmaker will also be available on site.
A full bar and catering will be operating.
So come along for a great family day out.

Monto Hospital Auxiliary Morning Tea
2017-11-02 09:00 - 11:00
The Monto Hospital Auxiliary will be holding a morning tea drive on Thursday 2nd November, 2017. A lovely tray of homemade cakes and slices is just $7- per person.
Orders required by 25th October, 2017. Everyone is invited to purchase.
Orders will be delivered to town people and also Mulgildie township on the morning of November 2nd.
Yours support is appreciated.
