Back To School
The third term of the 2014 school year begins today and all school-age children attending State schools are required to return to class this morning. Term 3 will conclude on Friday, September 19 with a seventeen day Spring break. Motorists should take note that reduced speed limits around school grounds also begin to apply from today and they can face a steep fine for exceeding them - so drive slowly. Note: You can get a copy of the 2014 School Calendar that you can print off and post on your home noticeboard by clicking here.
Kingaroy Quota Club Meeting
- The Kingaroy Quota Club will be holding its regular second Monday of the month meeting at the Biscuit Tin (15 Albert Street in Kingaroy) at 7:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone Marie on (07) 4162-5471.
KCCI Meet & Greet - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding their fifth Meet & Greet for 2014 at the Southern Cross Austereo building at the corner of Alford and Glendon Streets in Kingaroy at 5:30pm this evening. Guest speakers at tonight's Meet & Greet will include Ali Davenport, the General Manager of Southern Cross Austereo Darling Downs, South Burnett, Granite Belt and Roma and Southern Cross Ten; South Burnett Economic Development Manager Phil Harding; TAFE Business Development Officer Santina Schmocker; and SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann, who'll provide an update on local government matters. There'll also be a raffle for a $2000 advertising package on the Southern Cross Austereo network.
Admission to the Meet & Greet itself is $10 - which includes light refreshments - and everyone is welcome, but to assist with catering an RSVP by July 11 would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by emailing Paula at the KCCI.
Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
- Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email.
Wondai SES Meeting
- The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553.
Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191
Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by
or by emailing her.
Nanango SES Meeting
- The Nanango SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in George Street, Nanango
from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Nanango district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Robyn on (07) 4163-1933 or (0448) 138-220.
Judo Club Training Night - Murgon
- The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Monday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm this evening. Tonight's meeting is for seniors and some older juniors, and class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004
Murgon SES Meeting
- The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon
from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone the Secretary on 0458-425-146.
Youth Choir Practice Afternoon - Wondai
- The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday afternoon practice sessions at the Anglican Church Hall in Baynes Street, Wondai from 4:00pm to around 6:30pm today. The Junior SBYC will practice at 4:00pm; the Concert Choir at 4:30pm; and the Senior SBYC at 5:30pm. The choir offers group and (optional) solo singing of pop and classical music under instruction from qualified teachers, and supports the school music curriculum. New singers are always very welcome! More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510.
Monday Night Zumba - Wondai
- A Zumba class for older people will be held at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 5:45pm tonight. The steps and the tempo of the music have been selected to suit older dancers and the class has many health benefits. New dancers are very welcome and a small course fee applies. More details? Phone Shirley on 0408-598-505 or email her
Monday Night Netball - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Netball Association will be holding their senior fixtures at Kingaroy State High School's indoor sports centre from 5:45pm until around 9:30pm this evening. Spectators are very welcome
Proston CWA Crafts Group Meeting
- The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular twice-monthly meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Judith on (07) 4168-9540.
South Burnett Soil Nutrition Forum RSVP Deadline
- Today is the last day you can RSVP to attend the free South Burnett Soil Nutrition Forum being held at Kingaroy RSL this Wednesday morning, July 16 (see entry that day for all details).
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 Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216.
