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RUOK Day Free Community Breakfast - Kingaroy

Today is RUOK Day - a day to raise awareness about suicide prevention - and to mark it, a free community breakfast will be held outside Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington's office in Alford Street, Kingaroy between 7:00am and 8:30am this morning. The breakfast is being jointly sponsored by Centacare South Burnett, Stanwell Corporation, the South Burnett Regional Council, QMRE, the South Burnett Suicide Prevention Working Group and CROW-FM 90.7 and there'll be a range of guest speakers on hand too.

Murgon Business & Development Association Breakfast Meeting

The Murgon Business & Development Association will be holding a breakfast meeting from 6:45am to 8:30am this morning at Reflections Coffee Shop at 115 Lamb Street, Murgon. Sprecial guest speaker Ross Anderson will be passing on tips about how most businesses can reduce their annual energy costs by at least $2000. Tickets are $15 for a full buffet breakfast and everyone is welcome, but RSVP's are essential to assist with catering. You can make one by phoning Margaret on (07) 4168-2922 or by emailing her.

South Burnett Junior Soccer - Cadets Semi-Finals

The semi-finals in the Cadets age group of the South Burnett Junior Soccer competition will be played tonight at the junior soccer grounds in Kingaroy. At 6:00pm, the Kingaroy Joinery Redbacks will play the Total Building Solution Qld Bears. At 7:30pm, the Burnett Painting Contractor Bears will play the South Burnett Car Sales & Window Tinting Redbacks. Winners of both games will play in the Grand Final on Saturday, September 13.

Thursday Farmers Markets - Kingaroy

Growing The Burnett will be holding their Mid-Week Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held in O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 6:30pm. You can read more about them on our website. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Brian on (0417) 756-528. You can also find out more information on Growing The Burnett's Facebook page.

Official Opening Of 2014 Bloomin Beautiful Festival - Blackbutt

The 2014 Bloomin Beautiful Blackbutt Festival will be officially opened with a Sponsors and Awards Night at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt this evening. The Festival will be held at the Blackbutt Showgrounds, Blackbutt's CBD and the Blackbutt Rail Trail this coming Saturday and Sunday, September 13 and 14.

Thursday Night Karate - Nanango

Ko Tora Kai Karate Do will be running its regular Thursday night karate classes at the CWA Hall in Fitzroy Street, Nanango (opposite Foodworks) from 6:00pm to 7:30pm this evening. The classes teach karate and self-defense for children, adults and families. The first class is free and if you decide to join, fees are $7 per class thereafter (discounts apply for families). Every level of fitness is catered for too. More details? Phone Kathryn on 0431-744-617 or send her an email

Thursday Evening Zumba - Kingaroy

Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy between 6:00pm and 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply. More details? Phone Angie on 0402-551-147.

South Burnett Computer Users Group - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Computer Users Group will be holding their fortnightly meeting from 10:00am today at the Orana Drop-In Centre at MacDiarmid Street in Kingaroy. The SBCUG is a not-for-profit group that aims to help seniors get the most from their computers. Beginners through to more advanced users are catered for with demonstrations and practical lessons. If you're interested in becoming confident using your computer, you're very welcome to come and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The meeting starts at 10:00am with an hour's break for lunch from noon to 1:00pm, and then continues to 4:00pm. You can bring your own laptop to follow along on the lessons and get help with any problems you have. More details? Call Helen on (0413) 196-658 or Michael on (07) 4163-3586. You can also read more about this group on our website.

Country Music Night - Nanango

An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Nanango Uniting Church in Gipps Street at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome!

South Burnett National Show Society AGM - Kingaroy

The South Burnett National Show Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Army Hall inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone (07) 4162-5800

St Joseph's 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.

Nanango Country Music Muster

The 2014 Nanango Country Music Muster will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from the 11th to the 14th of September this year - and today the Muster will get underway in a low-key way as attendees file into Nanango from all over south-east Queensland to set up camp and prepare for a long weekend of country music fun. The 2014 Muster will kick off with a BBQ and a Campers Walk Up Concert which will start at 10:00am and continue until around 10:00pm tonight. A bar will be operating at the Showgrounds from 10:00am to 12:00 midnight as well. You can get in to attend today's barbie and concert for free, but tomorrow the fee will be $20; and an all-day Saturday pass will be $30 (or $15 if you want to attend from 3:00pm onwards); or you can buy a 4-day pass to the entire event for $45 (young people aged 14 to 17 can get tickets for half price, and under-14s accompanied by an adult can get in for free). Camping will also be available at the Showgrounds and fees range between $6 and $8.50 per night for unpowered or powered sites - but a booking for any camp site is essential because the Muster usually packs the Showgrounds to capacity. You can make one and/or get more details about this year's event on the Nanango Show Society's website or by phoning the Show Society on (07) 4163-1273. You can also see photos and read more about what last year's Muster was like on our website.

Proston SES Training Night

The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome!

Thursday Morning Social Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway at Wondai will be holding social bowls games from 9:30am this morning. Green fees are $10 per player and everyone is welcome. More details? Contact Hazel on (07) 4168-5420.

Ulysses Club Thursday Breakfast Ride - Kingaroy

The Ulysses Club (motto: "Grow Old Disgracefully") will be holding their regular Thursday morning Breakfast Ride today, departing from the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Youngman and Haly Streets at 8:00am for a ride to breakfast in a cafe (the cafe varies from one week to the next). Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome!

Thursday Afternoon Karate - Murgon

Shorinjiryu Karate classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall at 31 Taylor Street, Murgon at 5:15pm this evening. Classes are $6 for all young people up to 18, and $7 for adults. New students are always welcome! More details? Phone Leanne on (07) 4169-5930 or (0438) 684-705 or email her.

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rick on (0448) 527-448.

Social Tennis - Proston

Social tennis games will be held at the Proston Tennis Courts on Wondai Road, Proston at 7:00pm this evening. Court fees are $3 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Kyle on (07) 4168-9365 or ask at the Proston Newsagency.

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 $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Beginners Dance Lessons - Kingaroy

Old Time and New Vogue beginners dance lessons will be held at the Kingaroy CWA Hall in Kingaroy Street (just next to the RSL) at 6:00pm sharp this evening. Dance fees are $5 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6294.

Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy

Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 4:00pm onwards this afternoon. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666.

Tai Chi For Health - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's "Tai Chi For Health" classes will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets this morning. The Intermediate Class will run from 9:00am to 10:00am, and it will be followed by the Beginners Group between 10:15am and 11:15am. The two groups meet weekly at the same time and place (except for school holidays). More details? Phone June on 0419-026-760 or Jan on 0434-891-600.

Yarraman Over 50s Club Meeting

The Yarraman Over 50s Club will be holding their regular 2nd Thursday of the month meeting at Kitty Cook House in Yarraman at 9:00am this morning. New members are very welcome.

Maidenwell Community Group Meeting

The Maidenwell Community Group will be meeting at Maidenwell Hall at 7:00pm tonight to discuss plans for upgrades to Maidenwell's CBD area. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Gavin on (07) 4164-6133.

Women's Shed - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Women's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all women who'd enjoy the companionship of other women while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246.

Thursday Evening Zumba - Yarraman

Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Over 50s Hall in Emmert Street, Yarraman between 6:00pm and 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply. More details? Phone Leisa on (0438) 304-961.

Kumbia Progress Association Meeting

The Kumbia Progress Association will be holding its monthly meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm tonight. The KPA is a relaxed, happy and informal small group and all interested people are very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Secretary Rita on (07) 4164-4130 (a/hrs).

Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help 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 A.A. membership. 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) 4162-5747.