Community Flood Recovery Information Meetings - Kumbia and Ironpot
The South Burnett Regional Council in conjunction with the Federal and State Governments and regional organisations will be holding the seconfd two postponed Community Flood Recovery Information Meetings at the Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 6:30am to 8:30am this morning; and again at the Ironpot Hall in Ironpot from 6:30pm to 8:30pm tonight. The purpose of the meetings is to provide the latest information about the assistance that's now available (eg: loans, grants and/or support) for people who were affected by the Australia Day weekend floods. Apart from the Council there'll also be representatives on hand from the Department of Communities, Farm Financial Counsellors from DAFF, BIEDO Grant Angels, Centrelink and Centacare to answer questions and make appointments to assist. A cuppa and breakfast will also be supplied at the morning meeting (light refreshments at the evening meeting) and anyone affected by the recent floods - or who knows of someone who was - is very welcome. More details? Phone the SBRC on (07) 4189-9100 or visit the Council's website. Note: Two more flood recovery meetings will also be held at Wooroolin and Mondure tomorrow.
Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. For more details phone (07) 4163-6191.
St Johns Open Day - Kingaroy
St Johns Lutheran School in Ivy Street, Kingaroy will be holding an Open Day at 9:15am this morning. School principal Helen Folker will be running a guided tour of the school and its facilities and answering any questions visitors might have. The tour will be followed by a morning tea. More details? Phone St Johns on (07) 4162-3988. You can also find out more information about today's Open Day by clicking here.
Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
Wednesday Wipe-Outs Ten Pin Bowling - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be holding a Wednesday Wipe-Outs 10-Pin Bowling Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize monies and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253.
Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday night poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404
Kingaroy Lions Club Dinner Meeting
The Kingaroy Lions Club will be holding their bi-monthly Dinner Meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy (opposite McDonalds) from 6:30pm onwards tonight. The Kingaroy Lions are involved in a very wide range of community activities in Kingaroy and surrounding areas all year round and anyone who's interested in joining a Lions Club (or simply socialising and seeing how Lions operate) is very welcome to come along! Kingaroy Lions Club dinners are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, and you can obtain more information by phoning Neil on (07) 4162-3742 or by emailing him.
Nanango Blue Light Open Night
- The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211.
Murgon Services Club AGM
- The Murgon & Districts Services and Citizens Memorial Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the Diggers Room of the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street at 7:30pm this evening. All members are encouraged to attend. More details? Phone the Secretary on (07) 4168-1819
South Burnett Tourism Association AGM - Wondai
The South Burnett Tourism Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai at 6:00pm this evening. The meeting will review the Association's progress after its 2011 merger with Toowoomba Golden West Tourism (which ceased to exist when Southern Queensland Country Tourism was formed in 2012) and also consider what the next steps for the local tourism association might be. Anyone with an interest in the South Burnett's tourism industry is very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Megan on (0401) 577-379 or email her.
Wondai Senior Citizens Club Meeting
- The Wondai Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular 2nd Wednesday of the month meeting at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 1:00pm onwards today. The meeting will feature a great afternoon tea, singalongs, card games, bingo, Beatles and prizes. Membership of the club is just $5 per year and meetings have a $2 fee (to help pay for the afternoon tea), but they're great fun and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Graham on (07) 4169-0093 or (07) 4168-5598.
Music Explorers Meeting - Wondai
- The Music Explorers group will be meeting at The Studio behind the Wondai Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Wondai from 7:00pm to 10:00pm this evening. This informal group allows amateur musicians and anyone with a love of music to get together to practice, play together, share tips and learn. New members are always very welcome! More details from the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926.
Public Forum - Yarraman
- Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio and councillors from Toowoomba Regional Council will be holding a public forum at the Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street at 6:00pm this evening to receive submissions on community priorities and visions for the future. They'll also be providing information about community funding opportunities and Toowoomba Regional Council's programs for the current financial year, as well as the longer term. Refreshments will be served at 6:00pm and the forum will get underway at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome, but to assist with catering an RSVP would be appreciated. You can make one by phoning Bronwyn on (0427) 574-056 or emailing her.
Nanango Blue Light Open Night
- The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai
- Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems 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 AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216.
