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Run For Your Wife - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company's second performance of their latest hilarious production, "Run For Your Wife", a farce by Ray Cooney, will be performed at their theatre at the corner of Elk and George streets, Nanango at 7:00pm tonight. Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for concessions, and they can be obtained by phoning Jon on 0407-631-611 or booked online. Note: There'll be two performances at the same venue tomorrow, plus three more next week.

Murgon State High School Formal

Murgon State High School's 2024 school formal will be held in the school's hall tonight. Arrivals will begin at the Dutton Street East gate at 4:30pm but spectators should get there before this to secure a good vantage spot!

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.

Murgon To Kingaroy Shopping Bus

Graham House will be running a shopping bus between Murgon and Kingaroy today. The bus will pick up customers from their address at 8:30am and transport them to Kingaroy Shoppingworld (or other destinations if arranged beforehand), then make a return journey about 11:30am. Tickets on the bus are $15 per person return and the bus runs fortnightly on Fridays, but places are limited so a booking is necessary. You can make one by phoning Graham House Community Transport on (07) 4169-8400.

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.

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.

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.

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

Mr Q - Yarraman

The South Burnett's favourite party rockers Tony and Gavin Cisneros from Mr Q will be performing at the Royal Hotel in Toomey Street, Yarraman from 7:30pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner and snacks. More Details? Phone the Royal on (07) 4163-8219.

Phat Wag Celebrates - Murgon

Murgon business The Phat Wag, at 15230 Bunya Highway, is celebrating its second birthday this weekend with two nights of live entertainment. From 5:00pm tonight, Dave Lynch will be performing plus there will be food available and a licensed bar. Bookings can be made by phoning (07) 4168-3624.

Friday Night Karaoke - Nanango

The Commercial Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango will be running a Friday night karaoke session from 7:00pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone (07) 4163-1208.

Kingaroy Arts Team AGM

The Kingaroy Arts Team - the bunch of volunteers who look after the Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery - will be holding their Annual General Meeting from 6:00pm tonight in the 1913 Council Chambers, 1 Edward Street, Kingaroy. New members are always welcome!

Nanango Business Alliance Meeting - Nanango

The Nanango Business Alliance will be holding a meeting from 11:00am this morning at the Nanango RSL Club, in Henry Street, to discuss planning for the Christmas Festival and Australia Day Breakfast. New members are always welcome!

Musical Afternoon - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting a musical afternoon at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm today featuring Ray, Laura and Bev on guitar and vocals. Admission is just $5 - which includes afternoon tea - and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Merv on (07) 4163-6191.

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.

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 - 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 Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.