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Thursday Farmer's Markets - Kingaroy

Growing The Burnett will be holding their Mid-Week Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held in O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. You can read more about them on our website. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Rosemary on (07) 4162 3406. You can also find out more information on Growing The Burnett's Facebook page

Birds Of A Feather Meeting - Kingaroy

The Birds Of A Feather Cancer Support Group will be holding their regular 4th Thursday of the month meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. This is a friendly, informal group of women who have (or had) cancer, as well as carers, and they get together once a month for a morning tea and chat. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Joan on (07) 4164-8151.

School Vacation Activities - Murgon and Kingaroy

The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon and Taabinga State School in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will both be running Spring school vacation activities today. In Murgon, the PCYC will be running a Drop In Day today, with XBox, PS and pool - all free. You can find out more about these by phoning the PCYC on 0428-227-057. And at Taabinga State School, they'll be running a Science Day where children can indulge in gross experiments and create funky effects (eg: making slime). You can find out more about this by phoning the school on (07) 4168-1889

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.

Proston SES Training Night

The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome

Poetry Night - Nanango

Australian poet Luke Kingsley Green will be giving readings from his three books (Junk Male, Addictionary and The Users Manual) at The Shed in Little Fitzroy Street, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening, accompanied by musical guest artists. Luke's books will be available for purchase tonight, too, and he'll be happy to autograph copies. Guests can also enjoy a free glass of beer or wine on arrival and nibbles will be provided, but this is strictly an MA event so no children can come along. More details? Phone Jane on (07) 4163-1677.

Kingaroy Community Kitchen

The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to around 12:00 noon today. Comunity Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439.

Country Music Night - Nanango

An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome!

Murgon RSL Bingo

The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy

Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666.

Old Time Dancing - Murgon

Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm this afternoon. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome. More details from the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889.

How To Use Technology - Kingaroy

Would you like to learn how to use computers, the Internet and hand-held devices like tablets or mobile phones? These everyday devices are now used by most people, but there are still many who either don't use them to the full, or may know how to use some of them but not all of them. The Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street are running free lessons every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon to explain how to use these new technologies. Bring along your mobile computer and/or devices and a USB stick. Goodies and handouts will be provided each session. More details? Phone the Library on (07) 4189-9100

Jared Porter - Kingaroy

Jared Porter will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Haly and Glendon Streets, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free.

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.

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.

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, organization 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.