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Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery, on the roundabout at Wondai, will be opening its October exhibition at 6:00pm tonight. The gallery will be filled with entries for the annual South Burnett Acquisitive art competition. There is a total of $8000 in prize money up for grabs. The $3000 Mayor's Acquisitive Art Prize will be judged from entries in all categories. 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 October 31.

Pinking Up Cocktail Party - Kingaroy

McGrath Foundation ambassador Tracy Bevan will be the special guest at a Pinking Up The South Burnett fundraising cocktail party from 6:00pm to late tonight at the Club Hotel, corner of Kingaroy and Alford streets, Kingaroy. Tickets are $50 - which includes a free cocktail or mocktail plus canapes - and can be booked online. All profits raised will go to the McGrath Foundation. More info? Phone Cr Danita Potter on 0409-490-175.

School Holiday Activities - Nanango

South Burnett CTC's Nanango Neighbourhood Centre, 41A Drayton Street is holding holiday activities this week for kids and teens. Today's activity will be a Movie Screening between 2:00pm and 4:00pm. Bookings are essential and can be made by phoning (07)4162 9084 or online. Wear your PJs and bring some comfy pillows to sit on for the movie.

BP Dam Inland Fishing Classic

Registrations for the weekend-long Bjelke-Petersen Dam Inland Classic fishing competition, run by the BP Dam Fish Management Committee, open at 12:30pm today. The weekend always offers lots of family fun with loads of prizes and giveaways. The competition has two divisions (Adult and 16 & Under) and will run from 5:00am to 5:30pm on Saturday; and 5:00am to 9:00am on Sunday. There'll be lucky draws, raffles and an event briefing from 7:00pm tonight. Spectators are very welcome!

Andre Moore Visit - Cherbourg

Former Brisbane Bullet and NBA basketballer Andre Moore will be visiting Cherbourg from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. There'll be basketball-themed holiday activities at the Cherbourg Sports Complex in Collins Road.

Murgon RSL Bingo

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.

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.

Cooyar Campdraft

Day 1 of the three-day Cooyar Campdraft will kick off at 5:30am today at Cooyar Showgrounds. Today's events will include rounds of the Open Draft, Maiden and Maiden 4 Maiden. Action will continue on Saturday and Sunday, with a Bullock Ride feature on Saturday night.

Murgon Ukulele Group

The Murgon Ukulele Group meets every Friday at the 55 Million Years Ago Museum, 73 Macalister St, Murgon, from 10:00am for tuning, followed by a lesson at 10:30am by Charles Neville followed by a cuppa and a chat. Cost is just $5. More info? Call Doug on 0466-974-483.

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.

Chair Yoga - Mondure

Chair yoga is held every Friday from 9:30am at Mondure Hall, McConnell Way, Mondure. $15 per session and no experience is necessary. Phone Jenny 0419-825-958.

Wooroolin Line Dancers - Wondai

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding a line dancing class in Wondai from 10:30am to 12:30pm today at the Lutheran Hall, 37 Edwards Street, Wondai, for improvers and intermediate dancers. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

MISfITZ - Nanango

Popular local duo MISfITZ, aka Rob and Clare Fitz-Herbert, will be playing live from 6:00pm tonight at the Nanango Services Club, in Henry Street.

Chi Gung Yoga - Wooroolin

Qigong yoga classes are held every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am at Wooroolin Hall in Alexander Street (Bunya Highway). For more information, phone Zenko on 0490-334-212.

Fit & Fun Weekly Class - Murgon

A Fit & Fun class is held every Friday morning from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Uniting Church Hall, 55 Gore Street, Murgon, for all ages and fitness levels. Cost is just $5 which includes coffee and nibbles. More info? Phone Doug on 0466-974-483 or Elaine on 0435-167-934.

Blackbutt Coffee & Chat

Blackbutt women (and visitors) are invited to drop in to Coffee Therapy in Sutton Street, Blackbutt, for a friendly chin wag. The get-togethers are held every Friday morning from 11:30am.

Graham House Fit & Fun Class - Murgon

Graham House, at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon, runs a free Fit & Fun Class every Friday morning in the Activity Room from 9:00am to 10:00am. The low-pressure workout will be followed by a free morning coffee! More info? Phone (07) 4169-8400.

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 $10 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

Amber Goldsmith - Kingaroy

Local singer/songwriter Amber Goldsmith will be playing in the bistro at the Carrollee Hotel, 4 King Street, Kingaroy, from 6:30pm tonight. Book a table by phoning (07) 4162-1055.

Last Player Standing Social Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Country Club hosts a "Last Player Standing" social bowls afternoon every Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (although players can join in at any time!). Cost is $10 per person which includes a free sausage sizzle. The bar is open and everyone is welcome. More info? Phone Cheryl on 0418-442-434.

Karaoke With Chris - Yarraman

The Royal Hotel, at 18 Toomey Street, Yarraman, will be celebrating its birthday from 6:30pm this evening with an evening of fun karaoke with Chris. More info? Phone (07) 4163-8219.

DJ BR4Z3 - Kingaroy

DJ BR4Z3 will be spinning discs from 9:00pm tonight in the Sports Bar at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets. More details? Phone the ComPub on (07) 4162-1380.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club Inc holds Obedience and Rally classes most Friday evenings and Show Training most Monday evenings at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango (weather permitting, check Facebook for cancellations). For further information and class times, please email the club.

South Burnett Pantry - Murgon

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 $50 or $35 options to select food and the other items.

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