Pancake Tuesday - Kingaroy
Today is Shrove Tuesday (probably now better known as International Pancake Day) and it heralds the beginning of fasting in Lent. According to historians Pancake Day had is origins in medieval times when feasts of pancakes were held to use up supplies of fat, butter and eggs because these foods were forbidden during Lent. In Kingaroy, the Anglican Ladies Guild will be holding their traditional Pancake Day celebration from 9:30am onwards this morning at the church hall in Alford Street. Admission is a slim $2 and there'll be a morning tea, a lucky door prize and a raffle, along with a special prize for the "best scarf" (so hunt through your cupboards and bring along your favourite). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Father Tony on (0439) 876-110.
Kingaroy Swimming Club Meeting
The Kingaroy Swimming Club will be holding their regular Tuesday Club Night meeting at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool at the corner of Alford and William Streets, Kingaroy from 6:00pm onwards this evening. New members are always welcome and the pool is heated. More details? Phone Richard on (0457) 502-969 or email him. Note: Entry to the pool is via the side gate in William Street if the main entry is closed. And in case of wet weather - or any other apparent reason for cancellation - contact can be made with the pool staff after 5:00pm on the day to check if the Club Night will be conducted.
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
Coffee & Cake Morning - Wondai
The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social morning at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon today. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by visiting the group's website (set the region to "South Burnett").
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.
Nanango Rural Watch Meeting
- Nanango Rural Watch will be holding their first meeting for the year at the corner of Henry and Drayton Streets, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend.
South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Tuesday pre-season training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 5:45pm this afternoon. Bring runners.
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
South Burnett Choral Society AGM - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Choral Society will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Church Of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend.
South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Tuesday evening practice session at Mrs Otto's Studio (opposite the Kingaroy swimming pool) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm today. The SBYC is open to young people aged 13 to 18 and new members are always welcome! There's no charge to attend practice sessions either. More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510 or email her.
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
South Burnett Amputee Support Group Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Amputee Support Group will be holding their weekly meeting at the Salvation Army Chapel in Alford Street, Kingaroy (just next to KFC) at 1:00pm this afternoon. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Douglas on (07) 4163-6986 or (0418) 163-695 or email him.
Community Kitchen Meeting - Wondai
- The Wondai Community Kitchen will be meeting in the Supper Room of 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; how to read and understand food labels; and how to save money by modifying recipes. New members are always welcome!
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
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!
