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Tiaras At The Palace & The Pram Gala Opening Night - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting their debut performances of two new one act plays - Tiaras At The Palace and The Pram - at Taras Hall next to Nanango RSL at at 7:00pm this evening to help celebrate Nanango's 175th anniversary on June 10. Tiaras At The Palace is written by locals Denise Smith, Rae Burke and Janet Korknobel and tells the story of a woman who journeys from youth to a lady of the town at the Palace Hotel, set against a background of historical events, while "The Pram" by Hugh O'Brien tells the story of a baby abducted from a park near Nanango Railway Station in 1919, a mystery solved 50 years later by an amateur detective. Tickets to the show are $30 (or $25 for concessions) and include a beer, wine or soft drink on arrival and a supper of finger foods, nibbles and light refreshments during interval. Tickets can be booked online. Note: Four additional performances will be held tomorrow and next Friday and Saturday, May 26 and 27 at the NTC Playhouse.

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.

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.

Friday 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.

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.

Workshop - Proston

A workshop on how to build land owner pest management groups will be held at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. The workshop will have speakers talking about the latest news and research from industry representatives who deal with feral pig and wild dog management, as well as the benefits of land owner-led pest management groups plus information on FeralScan and expert opinion on the benefits of aerial rather than ground shooting. The workshop is sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council and Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council and all land owners are welcome. More details? Phone 0477-602-919

Community Burger Night - Blackbutt

A community burger night will be held at Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Douglas and Muir Streets at 6:00pm tonight as a fundraiser for the Queensland Cancer CouncilFor $10 you can get a great, freshly-cooked beef or chicken burger and chips, and there'll also be a fish and chips or fish and salad option available, too, plus two dessert options. Take-out orders will also be accepted from 5:30pm onwards if you phone (07) 4170-0642.

Merlin - Murgon

The amazing one man band Merlin will be performing at the Murgon Services Club in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 11:00pm tonight. The club's kitchen will also be open for dinner or snacks. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-1819.

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.

Friday Night Barefoot Bowls - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Bowls Club in Crescent Street, Kilkkivan 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 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.

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.

Cloyna Hall Dinner

The Cloyna Hall Committee and the Murgon Lions Club will be holding their annual dinner at the Hall tonight. Doors open at 6:30pm (for a 7:00pm sit down) and the $30 three course dinner will be accompanied by a guest speaker and raffles. Everyone is welcome!

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 also meets in Murgon every Wednesday from 6:00pm to around 7:30pm 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.