Hospital Afternoon Tea Feedback Session - Kingaroy
- The Darling Downs and District Health Board will be holding an afternoon tea for mothers and fathers who have previously used Kingaroy Hospital’s maternity services or are current clients to gather feedback on ways to improve the hospital's maternity services in the future. The DDHHS would also be interested to hear about the experiences of mothers who chose not to birth at Kingaroy Hospital, and why. You can book a seat at this free get-together by phoning Kingaroy Hospital administrative support officer Mary Roberts on (07) 4162-9201 during business hours. You can also read more about this (and leave your comments there, if you wish) on our website.
Vegetation Legislation Information Session - Kingaroy
- An information day to explain new vegetation legislation will be held at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am this morning. The seminar is being run by the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, and you can read more about it on this page of our website.
Kingaroy Christmas Carnival Committee Meeting
The South Burnett Young Leaders Association will be running the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival again this year in conjunction with key members of the community. And if you'd like to assist with this year's Carnival, you're very welcome to come along to the monthly planning meeting which will be held in the lounge area of Ruby's Restaurant inside the Broadway Hotel in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 7:00pm tonight.
The Carnival needs all kinds of helpers and new members who'd like to do a litle something for the community are always very welcome. More details? Phone Tina on (0417) 010-292 or send her an email.
Wondai Community Kitchen
- The Wondai Community Kitchen group will be holding their regular 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook simple, healthy foods in a communal environment that all members then share; how to read and understand food labels; and how to save money by modifying recipes. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Kerry Oldfield at the South Burnett Regional Council on (07) 4189-9412
Lily Ponds Book Club Meeting - Murgon
- The Lily Ponds Book Club will be holding their regular 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon at 5:00pm. New members are always welcome!
Tuesday Night Darts - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Darts Association will be holding their regular Tuesday night darts competition from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at their premises at Shed 1, 18 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. A $6 playing fee applies, but there's also a fully liocensed bar and raffles too. New players are always welcome - the club caters for all skill levels from novice to expert - and you can obtain more details by phoning Kurt on (0403) 400-771 (after 5:00pm) or Bianca on (0431) 954-023.
Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango
- The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263
South Burnett Chorale Practice Night - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647
Tuesday Evening Zumba - Nanango
- Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome
Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682.
Tuesday Trivia Night - Kingaroy
- Kingaroy RSL will be holding a Trivia Night at 6:30pm this evening (gaming starts at 7:00pm sharp). Cost is $2 per person for $60 in prize-money and teams of up to 6 can take part. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
Tuesday Afternoon Card & Board Games - Wondai
- Tuesday afternoon card and board games will be played at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 1:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. Some board games are available but you're welcome to bring your own too, if you like. You should also BYO afternoon tea, but otherwise admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926.
Swimming For Fitness - Blackbutt
- The South Burnett Regional Council's new Swimming For Fitness program (for adults) will be held between 10:00am and 11:00am this morning at the Blackbutt Swimming Pool at the corner of Sutton and Margaret Streets, Blackbutt. This gold coin donation program is run by a local swimming coach and is open to adults of all fitness and ability levels. It aims to teach new ways to become physically active and how to stay active for life. If you're coming along, bring your swimming togs, a towel, sun protection and (if applicable) medication. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the Council on (07) 4189-9444 or email her.
Lift For Life Session - Blackbutt
The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be holding a gold coin donation "Lift For Life" strength training program at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 1:00pm to 2:00pm this afternoon. This new program - which offers a six-month, low cost course in strength training for people of all ages and fitness levels - will help prevent and/or manage Type 2 diabetes and other chronic health conditions. Lift For Life sessions are held twice-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays and if you plan to attend you should bring comfortable shoes, a towel, a water bottle and (if applicable) medication. More details? Phone Kirsty on (0401) 606-170.
Men's Shed - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all men who'd enjoy the companionship of other men while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246.
Wondai Community Kitchen
- The Wondai Community Kitchen group will be holding their regular 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook simple, healthy foods in a communal environment that all members then share; how to read and understand food labels; and how to save money by modifying recipes. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Kerry Oldfield at the South Burnett Regional Council on (07) 4189-9412
Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman
- The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581
