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Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery, on the roundabout at Wondai, will be opening its April exhibition at 6:00pm tonight (due to the Good Friday holiday tomorrow). This month's exhibition is the annual Wondai Garden Expo Art Competition which has cash prizes in adults and junior sections as well as a People's Choice award. The theme is "A Garden", with works submitted in any medium. As usual, there'll be hot and cold finger foods and punch, glasses of wine, live music and lots of fun socialising. Admission is just $5 and everyone is welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Note: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on show from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily until April 25.

South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy

South Burnett Toastmasters will be meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 6:45pm (for a 7:00pm start) this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of every month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website

Fitzy - Kingaroy

Popular local musician Fitzy (aka Rob Fitz-Herbert) will be performing solo from 6:00pm tonight at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel, on the corner of Haly and Youngman streets, Kingaroy. Phon (07) 4162-1677 to book a table.

Line Dancing - Nanango

Fun line-dancing classes are held every Thursday at the Uniting Church Hall, 44 Gipps Street, Nanango. Beginners from 9:00am to 10:00am and Improvers from 10:30am to noon. Cost is $5.00 which includes tea and coffee. More info? Phone 0408-745-824.

Go Getta Girls - Kingaroy

Members of the Go Getta Girls running club, for women aged over 18, meet every Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 5:30am at the wooden shed in Memorial Park, Burnett Street, Kingaroy, for a run. More info? Phone Donna on 0409-620-923 or Annette on 0407-670-084.

South Burnett Gem & Fossicking Club - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club will be holding their regular meeting today at their club's workshop in Shed 2 in the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to around 12:00 noon today. The club embraces all aspects of lapidary (including gem hunting and cutting) and meets in Kingaroy every Monday and Thursday. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone 0491-606-427.

Barefoot Bowls - Yarraman

Yarraman Bowls Club, on the New England Highway, is hosting a family-friendly barefoot bowls afternoon from 4:00pm this afternoon. No equipment is needed (just wear flat-sole shoes). Members will be on hand to share tips and tricks. The bar will be open. $15 green fee includes a hamburger or $5 per person for bowls only. Barefoot bowls is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month. More info? Check the club's website for more information about upcoming activities.

Graham House Community Garden - Murgon

Graham House's community garden group will be meeting at the garden behind the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon at 8:00am this morning. The group meets twice weekly and it's a great way to meet new people with similar interests, stay active, get some sunshine and take home healthy produce. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

Thursday Croquet - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Croquet Club often plays at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday evenings. Games start at 6:00pm - but always check the club's Facebook page to confirm. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0419-778-015.

Fitness & Friends - Murgon

Fitness & Friends is a fun group of walkers which gathers at Graham House Community Centre, 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon, every Thursday and Friday morning at 6:30am for a brisk 30-minute walk. More info? Contact Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

GardenCare Group - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's GardenCare Group will be holding its weekly meeting at Centacare's gardens, behind the church at 15 Albert Street, from 9:30am this morning. Come along for fun in the garden (both beginners and avid gardeners welcome!). More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439.

Wooroolin Line Dancers - Kingaroy

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding a line dancing class in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 6:30pm tonight at the Kingaroy Scout Hall at 8 James Street, Kingaroy. Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Social Table Tennis - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Table Tennis Club will be holding its weekly meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 5:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The club caters to players of all skill levels and new members are very welcome. There's a $5 playing fee and bats are provided. More details? Phone Oggy on 0418-732-850.

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Nanango RSL Citizens Auxiliary holds bingo games at Taras Hall, immediately next to Nanango RSL Club in Henry Street, Nanango, from 8:30am every Thursday morning (eyes down at 9:30am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4163-1375.

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 between 7:30am and 12:30pm to work on projects and new members are always welcome! Contact Dave on 0407-409-335.

Thursday Tai Chi - Nanango

A Tai Chi class will be held under the shade sails in Ringsfield House's gardens at 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango, from 8:00am this morning (or at Nanango Showgrounds if it's raining). Class is a social group and new members are always welcome. Cost is $4 per session. More details? Phone Gary on 0487-853-617.

WMC Grace Foodhampers - Nanango

The WMC Grace Foodhamper shop at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango, is open every Thursday from 8:00am to noon. Hampers range from $15 to $45. BYO boxes and bags. Pick a number at the front door and wait for the number to be called.

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 or $25 options to select food and the other items that most people need to get through part of the week. More details? Phone Jim on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way, please contact Jim about this too, or visit the website.

Al-Anon - Goomeri

An Al-Anon meeting for the relatives or friends of people with a drinking problem will be held in the Pam Brunjes Pavilion at the Goomeri Showgrounds in Laird Street from 11:00am this morning. More details? Phone 1300-252-666 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 6:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.