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Swimming Season Starts Today

The South Burnett's 2023-24 swimming season will start today, and Council swimming pools in Murgon, Proston, Wondai, Kingaroy, Nanango and Blackbutt will all reopen. You can find out more about each pool's opening hours, facilities and entry fees on the Council’s website.

Nanango QCWA Meeting

Nanango's QCWA branch will be holding its monthly meeting at their rooms in Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:30am (for a 10:00am start) this morning. The branch run a lively program of activities throughout the year and new members or visitors are always welcome. More details? Phone Judy on 0427-205-719.

Kingaroy State High School Flair Concert

Kingaroy State High School's annual Flair Concert will be held at the Kingaroy Performing Arts Centre at the end of Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm tonight. The concert showcases the talents of KSHS students and staff and it's always a great night out. Tickets see the two-hour show are just a gold coin donation and the KPAC canteen will be open for food and other refreshments. Tickets can be purchased at the door tonight, and everyone is welcome!

Line Dancing - Kingaroy

A line dancing class will be held at the Anglican Church Hall at 2 Alford Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to12:00 noon this morning. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538.

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.

Friday Night Barefoot Bowls - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Bowls Club in Crescent Street, Kilkivan will be running barefoot bowls games from 5:00pm tonight, and serving up meals and take-aways from 6:00pm. New players are always welcome. More details? Phone the club on (07) 5484-1270.

Friday Social Golf - 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. More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439.

Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango

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.

Line Dancing - Yarraman

Weekly line dancing classes will be held the Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 9:00am to noon this morning. Class fees are $5 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone 0422-889-530.

Kiwat Kennell & CK Music - Murgon

Torres Strait entertainer Kiwat Kennell and locally-based CK Music will be performing at the Royal Hotel at the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets, Murgon from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner or snacks. More details? Phone the Royal on (07) 4168-1799.

Friday Night Darts

The Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango will be running its regular weekly practice night from 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-2255.

End Of Term 3

Queensland State Schools will conclude Term 3 today and students will begin their Spring school vacation tomorrow, returning to class on Tuesday, October 3.

Rock 'n' Rollabillys - Kingaroy

Rock'n'roll band the RocknRollaBillys will be performing in the Tobruk Room at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight. The RSL will also be inviting rock'n'roll dancers to strut their stuff in what's certain to be a big night out. Admission is free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Mobile Women’s Health Nurses - Murgon

Darling Downs Hospital & Health's mobile women's health nurses will be at Murgon Community Health from 8:00am to 4:30pm today to provide a range of free services including cervical screening tests, breast awareness, sexual health testing and advice for issues such as continence, menopause, family planning, contraception and general wellbeing. You can book an appointment by phoning 0408-762-170.

Karaoke Night - Wondai

The Cecil Hotel in Mackenzie Street, Wondai will be holding a Karaoke Night from 8:00pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner and snacks if you get hungry. More details? Phone the Cecil on (07) 4137-7716.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

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 A.A. membership. AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 MacAlister Street, and members who can't make it in person can join in the meeting online via Zoom. For more information (or help with a Zoom connection) phone 0427-137-140.

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.