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Yellowbelly Fishing Competition - Lake Boondooma

The 35th annual Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition will be held at Boondooma Dam near Proston all this weekend, commencing at 5:00am on Saturday and concluding about 10:00am on Sunday. The briefing will be held from 7:00pm tonight with a lucky draw for competitors at 8:00pm. The family-friendly event - organised by the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association - will have heaps of prizes at each weigh-in period. Food vans and a licensed bar will be operating and there'll also be raffles and giveaways! Accommodation is available at the adjoining Lake Boondooma Tourist Park. All competitors will need to have a Stocked Impoundment Permit to take part. More information is available online

Richard Ogden Concert - Nanango

Sunshine Coast singer Richard Ogden will be bringing his funky urban-folk band back to Nanango for a concert tonight and tomorrow. The concert will kick off at 7:00pm at the Nanango Theatre Company's Opera House, on the corner of George and Elk streets. Doors open 30 minutes before. Tickets are $25 and can be booked online.

Blackbutt History Morning

The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will be holding a History Morning from 9:30am today at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt. This month's get-together will host a talk from guest speaker and forestry historian John Huth who will discuss early European exploration in the Moreton Bay region. Everyone with an interest in history is very welcome, and morning tea will be available for just $5. More details? Visit the Roy Emerson Museum Facebook page

National Apology Day - Ficks Crossing

The Silver Lining School, at 14772 Bunya Highway, Ficks Crossing, will be marking National Apology Day today by planting native hibiscus around the school in honour of the Stolen Generations, followed by a barbecue lunch. Elders, parents, carers and supporters are invited to attend but please RSVP on 0492-948-078 for catering purposes.

QCWA Craft Class - Nanango

The Nanango QCWA will be holding a "Foundation Paper Piercing" craft day at their clubrooms at 59 Fitzroy Street, Nanango, (opposite IGA), from 9:00am to noon this morning. Kits are $5, and must be pre-ordered. The class is $5:00 which includes morning tea, coffee and tea. More info? Phone 0499-358-288.

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple 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.

Spice It Up - Murgon

Graham House, at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon, will be hosting a Spice It Up Program cooking workshop with Deb and Helen today. It's an opportunity to learn to make affordable, home-made meals. Spots are very limited; to reserve a place, phone (07) 4169-8400.

Chi Gung Yoga - Wooroolin

Qigong yoga classes are held every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am at Wooroolin Hall in Alexander Street (Bunya Highway). For more information, phone Zenko on 0490-334-212.

RSL Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Junior Rugby League Sign-On - Blackbutt

Junior rugby league players from U6s through to U13s, and their parents, are invited to a sign-on afternoon from 4:30pm today at the Blackbutt-Yarraman Timbertowners clubhouse at Bunny Pearce Oval, Railway Street, Blackbutt. There'll be games, an opportunity to meet the coaches and a free barbecue!

Wooroolin Line Dancers - Wondai

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding a line dancing class in Wondai from 10:30am to 12:30pm today at the Lutheran Hall, 37 Edwards Street, Wondai, for improvers and intermediate dancers. Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Free Community Lunch - Murgon

South Burnett CTC will be hosting a free community lunch from noon to 1:00pm today at the CTC Connections Office at 35 Lamb Street, Murgon. More info? Phone (07) 4169-5940.

Fitness & Friends - Murgon

Fitness & Friends is a fun group of walkers which gathers at Graham House Community Centre, 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon, every Thursday and Friday morning at 6:30am for a brisk 30-minute walk. More info? Contact Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

Ping Pong Fridays - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Neighbourhood Centre offers free ping pong every Friday from noon to 1:00pm at the Biscuit Tin, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. Refreshments are available. Everyone is welcome but an RSVP is required on (07) 4162-5439.

Pizza & Music Night - Kingaroy

There's live music - usually Steve Peterson - every Friday from 4:00pm to accompany Pizza Night at Kingaroy's Club Hotel, 169 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy. Bookings not necessary! More information, phone the pub on (07) 4162-4460.

Fitzy - Kingaroy

Popular local artist Fitzy (aka Rob Fitz-Herbert) will be rocking the bistro at the Carrollee Hotel, 4 King Street, Kingaroy, from 5:30pm tonight.

DJ BRZ43 - Kingaroy

DJ BRZ43 will be spinning discs from 9:00pm tonight in the Beer Garden at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel so bring along your dancing shoes! The hotel is located on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets. More details? Phone the ComPub on (07) 4162-1380.

Last Player Standing Social Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Country Club hosts a "Last Player Standing" social bowls afternoon every Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (although players can join in at any time!). Cost is $10 per person which includes a free sausage sizzle. The bar is open and everyone is welcome. More info? Phone Cheryl on 0418-442-434.

Mr Q - Kingaroy

Local rockers Mr Q will be performing as a trio from 7:00pm tonight at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel, on the corner of Haly and Youngman streets, Kingaroy. Phon (07) 4162-1677 to book a table.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds rally classes from 6:00pm and dog obedience classes from 7:00pm every Friday night at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango (weather permitting, check Facebook for cancellations). Cost is $5:00 per class for non-members.

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - 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. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. Bookings for dinner are essential (before 1:00pm!) and can be made online More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

South Burnett Autism Support Group

The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its second Friday of the month meeting at the Salvation Army Hall at 107 Kingaroy St, Kingaroy from 7:00pm this evening (child care is available for a small fee). New members are always welcome! More info? Phone Gary on (07) 4164-1256.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to 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 membership. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace 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 or $25 options to select food and the other items that most people need to get through part of the week. More details? Phone Jim on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way, please contact Jim about this too, or visit the website.