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Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery, on the roundabout at Wondai, will be opening two exhibitions for November this evening: Murgon residents Maureen Irving and Sandy Hoffmann will be in Gallery 1 with "two Great Minds"; and the Childers Visual Art Group will be in the Main Gallery and Gallery 3 with "Driven To Abstraction". Murgon Kindy will be in Kidz Korner. As usual, tonight's opening, from 6:00pm, will also feature hot and cold finger foods and punch, glasses of wine available from Clovely Estate, live music and lots of fun socialising. Admission is just $5 and everyone is welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Note: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on show from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily until November 30.

Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy

Kingaroy Art Gallery will be featuring works by four well-known art teachers - Bronwyn Martoo, Tonita Penny, Marylaura Kato and Kahli Dawkings - from November 1-19. The official opening of "Visceral Existence" will be held from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight at the gallery in Haly Street (opposite the peanut silos). Entry is free and everyone is welcome! Refreshments will be provided.

Murgon To Kingaroy Shopping Bus

Graham House will be running a shopping bus between Murgon and Kingaroy today. The bus will pick up customers from their address at 8:30am and transport them to Kingaroy Shoppingworld (or other destinations if arranged beforehand), then make a return journey about 11:30am. Tickets on the bus are $15 per person return and the bus runs fortnightly on Fridays, but places are limited so a booking is necessary. You can make one by phoning Graham House Community Transport on (07) 4169-8400.

Friday Morning Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds basic and advanced dog obedience classes at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango, from 7:00pm every Friday night. More info? Phone 0437-109-162.

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.

Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute - Kingaroy

The Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute Band will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm tonight. Tickets are $35 and cocktails will be available to buy. More details? Phone the club on (07) 4162-1755.

Friday Night At The Shed

The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting, or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer. The Shed fires up every Friday night, has tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.

Spook Night - Yarraman

Qld Blue Light will be hosting an Under 18s only Spook Night Halloween party from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight at Yarraman Memorial Hall. Entry is $5 and a canteen will be available to buy hot food and cold drinks. This is a fully supervised drug and alcohol-free event. All children must be collected by an adult.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon today. A $5 dancing fee applies (which includes morning tea) and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - Proston

The Proston Golf Club, on Brigooda Road, Proston, will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. Bookings for dinner are essential (before 1:00pm!) and can be made online More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

MISfITZ At The Carrollee - Kingaroy

Popular local duo MISfITZ, aka Rob and Clare Fitz-Herbert, will be playing at the Carrollee Hotel, in King Street, Kingaroy, from 6:30pm to 9:30pm tonight. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone the Carrollee on (07) 4162-1055.

Halloween Blue Light Disco - Kingaroy

A special Halloween-themed Blue Light Disco will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 8:30pm this evening. Entry is restricted to young people aged from Prep to Year 9 (high school students will need to produce their student ID). Admission is $5 and there'll be prizes for the best Halloween costumes! Sign children in from 5:30pm. Parents to collect children from inside the hall at the conclusion. More details? Contact the Kingaroy police station on (07) 4160-4900.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for membership. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.