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Rail Trail Public Consultation Meeting - Wondai

The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public consultation "open house" about the Kingaroy-Murgon Rail Trail on the footpath outside Wondai's IGA Supermarkret in Mackenzie Street from 9:00am to 5:00pm today. The meeting will have some photos of the rail trail as it exists now, along with artist's conceptions of how it might look when it's developed, and everyone is welcome to come along, find out more, see ideas that some other very successful rail trails in Australia and New Zealand have put into practice, and contribute their own ideas about how this project should look and what it should do for the community. You can also read more about these meetings on our website. Note: A final "open house" meeting will be held at Murgon tomorrow. More details? Phone Jamie Sadlier on (07) 4189-9510.

Kumbia Progress Association Meeting

The Kumbia Progress Association will be holding its 2nd Thursday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm tonight, preceded by an optional dinner at the Kumbia Hotel at 6:00pm. The KPA is a relaxed, happy and informal small group and all interested people are very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Secretary Rita on (07) 4164-4130 (a/hrs).

Thursday Farmers Markets - Kingaroy

Growing The Burnett will be holding their Mid-Week Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held in O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. You can read more about them on our website. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Brian on (0417) 756-528. You can also find out more information on Growing The Burnett's Facebook page

Yarraman Over 50s Club Meeting

The Yarraman Over 50s Club will be holding their regular second Thursday of the month meeting at Kitty Cook House in Emmett Street. Yarraman from 9:00am this morning. The Over 50s Cloub is an active social group with around 40 members and meeting days can include activities such as cards, exercises, and choir practice, as well as lunch. The group also organise occasional bus trips. New members are always very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Dale on (07) 4163-8375.

Star Weaving Workshop - Murgon and Kingaroy

Graham House Community Centre and Centacare Community Connections will be hosting two Star Weaving Workshops in Murgon and Kingaroy today. The first will be held at Graham House's Community Centre Hall in Pearen Street, Murgon from 9:00am to 11:00am; and the second at Centacare's Biscuit Tin at 15 Albert Street in Kingaroy (behind the church) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Materials and light refreshments will be provided, but an RSVP is essential for catering purposes. You can make one by phoning Graham House on (07) 4169-8400 or Centacare on (07) 4162-5439.

Facebook Workshop - Proston

BIEDO will be holding a Facebook workshop at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston from 9:30am to 12:30pm this morning. The workshop will take you through the process of setting up a Facebook account and page, and teach you how to make posts. The workshop is free and cake, coffee and wi-fi will be provided, but you should bring your own laptop (a few will be available today if you don't have one). Workshop numbers are limited to 16, though, so an RSVP by Monday April 11 is also necessary. More details? Phone BIEDO on 4169-7851 or email them

MBDA Breakfast Meeting - Murgon

The Murgon Business & Development Association will be holding a breakfast meeting from 6:30am to 8:30am this morning at Reflections Coffee Shop off Lamb Street, Murgon (just next to IGA). Arrtist Lee Porter and well-known Murgon Rotarian Sandy Hoffmann will be special guest speakers, and they'll be talking about their Dual Arts project which will be exhibited in Murgon in a few months times. Tickets are $15 for a full buffet breakfast and everyone is welcome, but RSVP's are essential to assist with catering. You can make one by phoning Margaret on (07) 4168-2922 or by emailing her

Proston SES Training Night

The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.

Kumbia Community Morning Tea

The Kumbia Progress Association will be holding their monthly Community Morning Tea at 10:00am this morning at the Kumbia QCWA rooms in Bell Street. Everyone is welcome along to this free get-together for residents who live in and around the Kumbia area, and you can enjoy some laughs and a great morning tea.

Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy

Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666.

St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon

St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works.

Country Music Night - Nanango

An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome!

Murgon RSL Bingo

The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Thursday Night AFL Training

The South Burnett Saints men's and women's AFL teams will be holding their regular Thursday night training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 5:45pm tonight. Extra women's players are very welcome, and so are spectators.