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Under The Bonnet - Kingaroy

Kingaroy police will be holding a free Under The Bonnet workshop at the Bill Hull Car Centre at the corner of Kingaroy and Avoca Streets, Kingaroy from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The workshop will teach guests about personal safety, road safety and basic car maintenance skills, and men and women of all ages who'd like learn how to become a bit handier around their vehicle are encouraged to attend. Canapes and cold drinks will be provided, too, but numbers are limited so an RSVP to help plan the catering would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by phoning Bill Hull Car Centre on (07) 4162-2833 or by emailing them.

SBRC General Meeting - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its March General Meeting at the Council Chambers in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning. The monthly General Meeting ratifies decisions taken at this month's standing committees, as well as any issues that fall outside the boundaries of the standing committees. Today's meeting will be run under COVID Safe guidelines but is open to the public.

South Burnett Business Breakfast - Nanango

South Burnett Business Breakfasts used to be a regular activity but were paused when then-South Burnett Times reporter Matt Collins left the area. Now that Matt's back and on air with CROW-FM, the breakfasts are back, too! Matt will compere the morning with guest speakers Trent Faunt (Faunt and Emmett Real Estate), Daniel Pelcl (Burnett Today) and Michelle and Clint Hansen (Hansen's Kitchens). The breakfast will be held from 6:00am at Nanango RSL Club. Cost is $20 which includes breakfast. The morning is being sponsored by the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), CROW-FM and Burnett Today. To book a ticket, phone (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 to work on projects and new members are always welcome.

Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt

The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389

Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy

Wednesday night poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play begins at 7:00pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755

Yarraman Men's Shed

The Yarraman Men's Shed at the end of Mill Street, Yarraman will be holding one of its regular get-togethers today. The Men's Shed is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays and new members are always welcome. More details? Send them an email

Wednesday Night Dance Classes - Inverlaw

Dance classes will be held at Inverlaw Hall in Inverlaw from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Proston

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 meets in Proston every Wednesday from 6:00pm to around 7:30pm at the old railway station at Railway Park in Rodney 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.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road 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.