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101st Murgon Show

Day 1 of the 101st Murgon Show will kick off at 4:00pm this afternoon at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street with Prime Cattle judging and Stud Beef Young Paraders; followed by Prime Cattle Young Judges at 5:30pm, Stud Beef Young Judges at 6:30pm and Dog High Jumps at 7:00pm. There'll also be entertainment and games into the evening. Admission to this year's Show is $15 for adults; $10 for concessions and students aged 10 to 17 (U10s are free); or $45 for a family (2 adults plus 2 children). If you pay to enter today, keep your wristband for free entry tomorrow! More details? Visit the Murgon Show Society website

Afghanistan Day Service - Nanango

A service to commemorate the service of Australian Defence Force personnel in Afghanistan - Australia's longest war - will be held from 10:00am this morning at the Nanango Cenotaph, on the corner of Henry and Drayton streets. All welcome!

Cooking On A Budget - Nanango

Nanango QCWA will be hosting a "Country Kitchen" food demonstration from 9:30am to 1:30pm today at their clubrooms at 55 Fitzroy Street, Nanango. Bookings are necessary as places are limited. Phone 0499-358-288.

Art Gallery Opening - Kingaroy

RESCHEDULED from March 8 Kingaroy Art Gallery is featuring works by renowned Kingaroy artist, the late David Bryce, this month as a prelude to next year's Rural Art Awards. Works by paper tole expert Rosemarie Matthews-Frederick will be in the main gallery. The official opening will be held from 5:00pm tonight with a cocktail evening at the gallery in Haly Street (opposite the peanut silos). Entry is free and everyone is welcome!

Centenary Peanut Harvest Week Golf - Kingaroy

Today is Day 4 of the Kingaroy Golf Club's big week of golfing events from March 10 to March 15. Today there'll be a Medley Four-Person Ambrose ($21 per person). Draw and tees will be available from 9:00am. Players must have a GA handicap. Phone the club on (07) 4162-1720 for more information.

Cheap As Chips Night - Kumbia

The Kumbia Hall Committee will be celebrating St Patrick's Day at their monthly Cheap As Chips night at Kumbia Hall in Bell Street from 6:00pm this evening. There'll be an Irish theme (so lots of green!) As well as great food, there'll be trivia, games, raffles and a licensed bar. Tickets are just $15 for adults and $10 for Under 12s but bookings are essential to help plan the catering. Text names and numbers attending to 0490-446-896 (unmanned phone).

Karaoke Night - Murgon

The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon, has karaoke on the second Friday of every month from 7:00pm. The club's bistro will also be open for dinner or snacks. More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.

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 at 6:30pm this evening (child care is available for a small fee). New members are always welcome! More info? Phone Gary on (07) 4164-1256.

Kingaroy QCWA Meeting

Kingaroy QCWA meets on the second Friday of every month at the clubrooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy. QCWA is more than cooking and craft! It's a chance to meet new friends and help the community. More info? Phone Lynne on 0407-965-094.

Wondai Line Dancing

Wooroolin Line Dancing has come to Wondai! Classes are being held at the Lutheran Church Hall, 37 Edward Street, Wondai, every Friday morning: Golden Oldies 9:00am-10:00am; beginners / intermediate 10:15am-11:15am; and intermediate 11:30am-12:30pm. $10 for all three classes (or $5 for one class). More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

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.

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.

Friday Morning 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.

Friday Night At The Shed

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.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon today. A $5 dancing fee applies (which includes morning tea) and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

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.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds basic and advanced dog obedience classes at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango, from 7:00pm every Friday night. More info? Phone 0437-109-162.

Whole Hearted - Kingaroy

Wholehearted will be performing in the bistro 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.

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.

Former Origin Greats Dinner - Kingaroy

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A Former Origin Greats (FOGs) gala dinner will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall from 6:30pm tonight. The two-course dinner will be supporting junior rugby league in the region. The panel discussion, compered by Sam Thaiday, will feature Wally Lewis, Matt Gillett, Trevor Gillmeister, Darius Boyd and Chris Close. There will also be an auction of genuine Queensland State of Origin memorabilia. Tickets can be booked online

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 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 James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.