Big Break Talent Search Auditions - Kingaroy
Here's something different! The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy will be hosting the first round auditions for the new Big Break Talent Search from 8:00pm until around 10:30pm tonight. Big Break is looking for the South Burnett's best performers (in any style) and tonight's auditions are the first in a series (the next set will be held at the same time and venue next Thursday night). These auditions will be followed by heats and semi-finals later this month, and then the Grand Final on Friday 8th June for some really, really great prizes. Anyone is welcome to try out at the auditions and you can pick up entry forms from Musician's Oasis at 20 Alford Street, Kingaroy or at the hotel.
Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango
- Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome!
March Against Domestic Violence - Cherbourg
A March Against Domestic Violence will be held in Cherbourg at 10:00am this morning as an issue awareness-raiser. Cherbourg police will meet the marchers outside the Cherbourg Primary School and escort them along Fisher Street right into Beattie Street, then right into Broadway Street, then right again into Barambah Avenue before the march returns to Fisher Street and the school at around 10:45am. After this, special guest speakers Anne Johnson from Cherbourg Police will talk about the effects of bullying and how to promote safety at school; and Grace Bond will talk about the risks of brain injury associated with violence. These talks will be followed by the release of helium ballons at 11:30am , and then a BBQ lunch at 11:45am facilitated by CTC and Merve. All interested people are very welcome to come along and take part.
Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango
- The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463
Nanango Theatre Company Auditions
The Nanango Theatre Company will be holding auditions for their next production "Pilots of the Purple Twilight" (POTPT) at their playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets in Nanango at 7:00pm this evening. POTPT will be performed in late October and early November this year and the NTC are looking for both actors and back-stage personnel. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone or text Kieran on (0477) 524-669 or check out the NTC's NTC's website or Facebook page. Note: If you can't make tonight's auditions, there'll be a second (and final) round this Saturday 12th May at 10:00am and 3:00pm.
Nanango Play Group
- Are you a Nanango mother with young children who'd enjoy a social get-together with other mums? Then get along to the weekly Nanango Play Group, which will be meeting at the CTC Nanango Hub at 42 Drayton Street in Nanango (ie the old pre-school building) from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. Its facilities include community kitchens and - at times - the group has discussions with local Community Health officers attending the Hub about healthy eating and recipes you're able to cook at home. Meanwhile your children can enjoy a great venue with toys and activities that help with early learning. The Play Group is completely free and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Sue on (07) 4171-0061 or email her.
St Josephs Bingo - Murgon
- St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works.
Murgon RSL Bingo
- The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $1000 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy
- Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems 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 A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226.
