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Makers, Bakers & Growers Markets - Kingaroy

Boots & Bulldust will be running the weekly Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett and surrounding areas, along with great hand-crafted pizzas, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406 or Sandy on 0423-830-224.

Thursday Afternoon Futsal - Kingaroy

Futsal matches for players aged 5-16 will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:30pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Tracy Clegg on 0437-093-694.

Positive Farming Footprints Workshop - Murgon

Grazier, environmental advocate and 2014 RIRDC Rural Women's Award winner Pip Job will be holding a Positive Farming Footprints workshop at the Murgon Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south of the CBD from 8:30am (workshop starts at 9:00am) until 3:00pm today. The workshop is jointly sponsored by the Burnett Mary Regional Group, AgForce, QRRRWN and the Red Earth Community Foundation and it will focus on assisting family farming businesses to identify the impact of social barriers on their business. Participants will learn how to identify different social barriers, how they impact family wellbeing and business performance, and how to identify your own strengths and weaknesses. The workshop is for anyone interested in creating a positive future for family farming in the South Burnett, and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Karen on 0409-685-884.

Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group

The Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group will be holding a meeting at Graham House at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group is open to anyone interested in learning spinning, weaving or dyeing and it meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. More details? Phone Enid on (07) 4168-2614, Judy on (07) 4168-4634 or Judith on (07) 4168-5698.

Spirit Of The Bush Balladeers Muster - Boondooma

The second day of the 6-day Spirit Of The Bush Balladeers & Heritage Muster will be held at Boondooma Homestead at 8262 Durong-Mundubbera Road, Boondooma today. This popular annual campout week features lots of Australia's top bush balladeers and poets (52 will be appearing at the Muster this year) along with walk-up artists. The Muster routinely attracts 700 to 800 caravanners plus day-trippers, and in addition to bucketloads of non-stop great music there'll also be great camp oven meals, a licensed bar, BBQ, stalls, displays of vintage cars and engines, photography and historical items. Tickets are $95 for the full six days of the festival, or $20 if you just want a day pass for today only (children under 15 are free). Bush camping is available on-site and can be booked by phoning the Homestead's caretakers on (07) 4168-0159. You can also get a full program of this year's Muster in PDF format by clicking here.

NaTDA Meeting - Nanango

The Nanango Tourism & Development Association will be holding its monthly dinner meeting in the Long Hai Room at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 5:00pm this evening (meeting starts at 5:30pm). The NaTDA aims to assist, foster, instigate and/or manage any project that could contribute to the advancement of the communities in and around Nanango, and it represents the interests of the Nanango community, business and tourism operators. All interested people are very welcome to come along and get involved! Afterwards, the meeting will be followed by an informal social dinner at the RSL's bistro. You can obtain more information by phoning Gloria Kirkness on (07) 4163-2848.

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.

South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy

South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm 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 the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website.

Thursday Night League Training - Kingaroy

Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm.

Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon

Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 2:30pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email.

Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care AGM

The Blackbutt and Benarkin Aged Care Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 6:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend, and potential new members are always very welcome (but can only vote in tonight's ballots if they're financial).

South Burnett Computer Users Group - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Computer Users Group will be holding their fortnightly meeting from 10:00am today at the Orana Drop-In Centre at MacDiarmid Street in Kingaroy. The SBCUG is a not-for-profit group that aims to help seniors get the most from their computers. Beginners through to more advanced users are catered for with demonstrations and practical lessons. If you're interested in becoming confident using your computer, you're very welcome to come and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The meeting starts at 10:00am with an hour's break for lunch from noon to 1:00pm, and then continues until around 4:00pm. You can bring your own laptop to follow along on the lessons and get help with any problems you have. More details? Call Helen on (0413) 196-658 or Michael on (07) 4163-3586. You can also read more about this group on our website.

St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon

St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works.

ATO Small Business Seminar - Kingaroy

The Australian Taxation Office will be holding a free seminar for new and small businesses at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The seminar will look at tax essentials for small business, and you can find out more about it on our website.

Thursday Night AFL Training - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Thursday night training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) at 5:30pm.

National Seniors Meeting - Myrgon

The Murgon branch of National Seniors will be holding their latest bi-monthly meeting for 2016 at the Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon from 10:00am this morning (though you can come as early as 9:30am if you'd like an informal morning tea beforehand). A highlight of today's meeting will be the presentation of a cheque to RACQ Careflight. After the meeting, members usually adjourn to the Murgon Services Club for lunch. The group meets on the fourth Thursday of every second month and runs regular bus trips to nearby areas on alternate months. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Paula on (07) 4168-3114 or 0438-708-885.

Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango

Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20.

Pub Day - Yarraman

The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be hosting a Pub Day today. Names need to be in by 8:00am for a 9:00am start, and new players are very welcome! More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269.

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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747.