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Steaming Back To Wondai

Wondai will be commemorating the 120th anniversary of the arrival of the first passenger train to the town with a celebration at Coronation Park in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 5:00pm this afternoon. Community members will be unveiling a plinth containing a 30-year time capsule full of memorabilia contributed by the local community, along with a plaque which will explain the capsule to future Wondai residents who open it in 2053. The Wondai Lions will be running a free sausage sizzle during the event and after the ceremonies, the day will be capped off with a special dinner at the Wondai Diggers Club for those who made an RSVP to the club on (07) 4168-5297 by September 1. Everyone is welcome!

RU OK Day Community Sausage Sizzle - Nanango

Today is RU OK Day, an annual event to raise awareness about mental health issues and encourage everyone in the community to ask "RU OK?" if they notice anyone struggling, using a simple 4-step technique that has been proven to change lives. To mark RU OK Day, Heritage Community Branch Nanango and the Nanango Men's Shed will be hosting a free sausage sizzle outside Heritage's branch office at the corner of Drayton and Fitzroy Streets, Nanango from 10:30am this morning. Everyone is welcome (the Nanango Men's Shed do really great sausage sizzles!) and if you're unfamiliar with the RU OK method, there'll also be information on hand about it as well.

Line Dancing - Wooroolin

A line dancing class will be held at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway, Wooroolin from 9:30am to 12:30pm this morning. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-0538.

RU OK Day Community March & BBQ - Cherbourg

An RU OK Day community march and BBQ will be held in Cherbourg today. The march will kick off at 9:00am from the yarning circle in Wakka Wakka Park, and it will be followed by a free BBQ lunch. This year's local theme is "It Ain't Weak to Speak" and all participants will be encouraged to ask RUOK and be willing stop, sit and listen with love. Everyone is welcome!

Thursday Night Trivia - Nanango

Nanango RSL will be holding its weekly Trivia competition from 6:30pm tonight. It's just a gold coin donation to join in and there'll be 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize club vouchers for the winners of each round. The club's kitchen will also be open if you want dinner or a snack. More details? Phone (07) 4163-1375.

RU OK Day Paint, Pour And Party - Kingaroy

The Little Italy cafe at 194 Kingaroy Street in Kingaroy will be running "Paint, Pour And Party" between 10:00am and 2:00pm today at their premises as a fundraiser for the RU OK organisation. Simply come along and create your own pot by pouring some paint over it with mixed colors and designs while you enjoy a few nibbles and a glass of sparkling! The event costs $20 per person and all profits will be donated to RU OK. More details? Phone Little Italy on (07) 4162-4070.

Murgon Men's Shed

The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the shed next to the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome.

Youth Crew Crafternoon - Kumbia

CTC's Youth Crew will be running a Thursday Crafternoon from 3:30pm to 5:00pm today for young people aged 12 to 24 at the Kumbia QCWA Hall at 38 Bell Street in Kumbia. This free get-together will let participants try their hand at a range of crafts. However, to help plan the supplies an RSVP would be appreciated. You can make one by phoning the Youth Crew on (07) 4162-7788.

Indoor Bowls - Wooroolin

Indoor bowls matches will be played at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin from 1:00pm this afternoon. New players are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4164-2398.

Thursday Croquet - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022.

Thursday Tai Chi - Nanango

A Thursday morning Tai Chi class will be held under the shade sails at Ringsfield House's gardens at 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango at 8:00am this morning. The class is a social group and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Gary on 0487-853-617.

Yarraman & District Progress Association AGM

The Yarraman & District Progress Association will be meeting at the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman at 5:00pm this evening for its Annual General Meeting, followed by an ordinary meeting. The group organise many community events in Yarraman as well as work with Toowoomba Regional Council for civic improvements, and new members are always welcome!

South Burnett Gem & Fossicking Club

The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at their club's workshop in the shed at the rear of 44 Alford Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to around 2:30pm today. The club embraces all aspects of lapidary (including gem hunting and cutting) and meets every Monday and Thursday. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone 0491-606-427

Table Tennis - Blackbutt

Table tennis games will be held at the Blackbutt Community Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. Matches are held every Thursday night and new players are always welcome.

Thursday Social Golf - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road in Blackbutt will be running social golf games from 3:00pm this afternoon. For just $5, guests can play six holes in the great outdoors in a relaxing atmosphere. The bar will also be open and pies, mushy peas and potatoes will be available as well. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4163-0180.

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 8:30am this morning (doors open at 8:30am; eyes down at 9:30am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.

Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango

Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 8:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price for people facing financial difficulties.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help 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 isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747.