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Blackbutt History Morning

The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will be holding a History Morning at Nukku Nook opposite the skate park in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to around 12:00 noon today. This month's topic will be Ian "Bunny" Pearce, one of Queensland's greatest rugby league personalities, who grew up in Blackbutt and went on to play for Redcliffe and Queensland. There'll be a feature wall display detailing Bunny's history, and many friends and former footy players will also be attending. The morning is free and everyone is welcome (morning tea is available for just $2). More details? Phone the Museum on (07) 4163-0146, send them an email or visit their Facebook page

Christmas In July - Kingaroy

Kingsley Grove Estate at 49 Stuart Valley Drive, off the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy will be holding a Christmas In July Spit Roast Dinner from 6:00pm until later tonight. Guests will get to enjoy spit-roasted turkery and pork plus potato bake, followed by Christmas desserts and live entertainment from Rob Fitz-Herbert. Wines and other refreshments will ber available too. Tickets for dinner, dessert and entertainment $65 per head for adults and $25 per head for children aged 10-17 years. There's also free overnight RV camping in the grounds if you plan to stay over. Places are limited, though, so a booking is essential: 0414-230-128

NAIDOC Week Celebrations - Kingaroy

The Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service will be holding NAIDOC Week celebrations at Kingaroy Hospital in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 11:00am to 1:00pm today. The event will feature a dancing performance and food and health information stands, and everyone is welcome.

Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group

The Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439.

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four 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.

Kingaroy QCWA Meeting

The Kingaroy branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular second Friday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (just next to Kingaroy RSL) from 9:30am to around 12:00 noon this morning. The day will kick off with coffee and chats - the meeting itself starts at 10:00am - and visitors and potential new members are always very welcome. More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094.

Queensland Winter Craft Festival - Kingaroy

The second (and final) month of the Queensland Winter Craft Festival will be running throughout July at the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy (opposite the peanut silos) from 10:00am to 4:00pm today. The Gallery is hosting exhibitions from the Tangled Threads Textile Art Group, the South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club and silk artist Cecile Arndt this month, and it will also be running a number of art workshops covering everything from rug making and silk painting to pottery and creating bags from rags. The Craft Festival is the most extensive event of its kind in Queensland, and admission to view this month's exhibitions is free. More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4189-9323.

Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango

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.

South Burnett Autism Support Group - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its second Friday of the month meeting at SB Care opposite Super IGA in Avoca Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Jenni on (07) 4171-0096 or Jenny on (07) 4164-1107

Friday Social Golf - 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. More details from the club on (07) 4168-9367.

Tony's Birthday Party - Kingaroy

The Bourbon Boys (aka Tony and Gavin Cisneros from Mr Q) will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight to celebrate Tony's birthday You can expect classic rock tracks and lots of new material, all enlivened by Tony's upbeat birthday mood and possibly a few bourbons shouted by Mr Q fans. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

Alex The Frenchman - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainer Alex The Frenchman will be performing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

Deadly Wayz - Murgon

South Burnett Indigenous band Deadly Wayz will be rocking things out at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Friday Croquet - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022.

Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango

The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 4:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363

Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango

Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price to people facing financial difficulties.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road 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 Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website.