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Autumn Rodeo - Goomeri

The three-day Goomeri Pumpkin Festival will get under way this evening with a night rodeo at Goomeri Showgrounds hosted by the Goomeri Show Society and Goomeri State School P&C, and sponsored hy Durack Civil. Gates open at 3:30pm. As well as the bull and bronc action in the ring, there'll be a licensed bar, canteen, free children's entertainment including face-painting and a jumping castle, and a DJ until late. The P&C is raising funds for their Years 6-9 students to attend a camp in Cairns this year. You can find out more on the Pumpkin Festival's website.

Wine & Cheese Under The Stars - Goomeri

Barambah Homestead, in Perrett Street, Goomeri, will be hosting a wine and cheese night from 5:30pm tonight as part of the Goomeri Pumpkin festival weekend. Cost is $70 per head which includes the grazing table and a complimentary glass of wine. There'll also be live music by VidaPhunk. Tickets can be booked online

Under 8s Day - Nanango

Nanango State School at 39 Drayton Street will be hosting Under 8s Day activities from 9:00am to 11:00am this morning. There'll be a range of activities for young children and families are invited!

Kingaroy QCWA Scone Day

The Kingaroy QCWA will be holding another of their popular Scone Days in their rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (just next to the RSL) from 9:00am this morning to around 11:00am. Visitors can enjoy a delicious morning tea or phone in an order and pick up some freshly-baked scones! Everyone is welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Kelli on 0421-446-945 or by emailing her.

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.

Friday Night Rugby League - Kingaroy

Kingaroy Red Ants will be taking on the Nanango Stags in Under 14s from 6:30pm tonight at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Kingaroy. Entry is free and the canteen will be open.

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

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.

Wondai Line Dancing

Wooroolin Line Dancing has come to Wondai! Classes are being held at the Lutheran Church Hall, 37 Edward Street, Wondai, every Friday morning: Golden Oldies 9:00am-10:00am; beginners / intermediate 10:15am-11:15am; and intermediate 11:30am-12:30pm. $10 for all three classes (or $5 for one class). More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Friday Night At The (New) Shed

Well, the weekly get-together has temporarily moved to the Masonic Lodge in Gipps Street as The Shed is currently off-limits! But the fun will still start at 7:00pm and run until late tonight for local musicians or anyone else who enjoys music who comes along. Bring your instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting, or just sit, listen and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer. The musos fire up every Friday night and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.

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.

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.

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.

Open Mic Night - Linville

The Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville, will be hosting an open microphone night from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

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.

Forbidden Road Band - Goomeri

As part of the Pumpkin Festival weekend in Goomeri, the Forbidden Road Band will be playing live music in the beer garden at the Goomeri Hotel from 7:00pm to 11:00pm.

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