Community Flood Recovery Information Meeting - Durong
The South Burnett Regional Council in conjunction with the Federal and State Governments and regional organisations will be holding the second of a series of Community Flood Recovery Information Meetings at the Durong South State School on the Mundubbera-Durong Road from 6:30am to 8:30am this morning. The purpose of the meeting is to provide the latest information about the assistance that's now available (eg: loans, grants and/or support) for people who were affected by the Australia Day weekend floods. Apart from the Council there'll also be representatives on hand from the Department of Communities, Farm Financial Counsellors from DAFF, BIEDO Grant Angels, Centrelink and Centacare to answer questions and make appointments to assist. A cuppa and breakfast will also be supplied and anyone affected by the recent floods - or who knows of someone who was - is very welcome. More details? Phone the SBRC on (07) 4189-9100 or visit the Council's website. Note: Similar community flood recovery meetings will also be held at Hivesville (26th), Nanango (26th), Kumbia (27th), Ironpot (27th), Wooroolin (28th) and Mondure (28th).
Mayor's 2013 Flood Appeal Stall
A stall to collect donations for the Mayor's 2013 Flood Appeal will be operating at Kingaroy Shoppingworld all this week. The Appeal is a fundraiser for South Burnett flood victims and is being run in conjunction with the Red Earth Community Foundation, a South Burnett charitable foundation. Alternately - if you'd like to contribute but won't be going to Shoppingworld this week - you can donate to the Flood Appeal by phoning (07) 4189-9100; over the counter at any SBRC customer service centre; by downloading and returning this donation form; or online through the FRRR's website (make sure you select "South Burnett Red Earth Assistance Fund" from the "FRRR hosted donation accounts" drop-down). All donations are tax-deductible.
Wondai Swimming Club Meeting
The Wondai Swimming Club will be holding their regular Monday Club Night at the Wondai Swimming Pool in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 6:00pm onwards this evening. New members are very welcome - and this year, the pool is heated as well! More details? Phone Adam on (07) 4168-5158 or Lainie on (0411) 024-834.
South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Wondai
- The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday evening practice session at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery from 4:00pm to 6:00pm today. The SBYC is open to young people aged 13 to 18 and new members are always welcome! There's no charge to attend practice sessions either. More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510 or email her.
Monday Night Basic Zumba - Wondai
- A Basic Zumba class will be held at Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street at 6:00pm this evening. The class is run every Monday night by Shirley Kerkow to help people improve their health and energy levels and new members are always very welcome. More details? Phone Shirley on (0408) 598-505 or send her an email.
Kingaroy Bowls Club AGM
- The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy will be holding their Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1404.
Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191.
St Johns Ambulance Meeting - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Division of St John's Ambulance will be holding its regular Monday night training meeting at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm tonight. The group provides invaluable training in eveything from first aid right up to Advanced Responder for both adults and cadets (aged 8 to 17) and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Naomi on (0417) 578-623 or email her. Note: Adults meet every Monday night, but cadets only meet during school terms.
Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
- Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome.
Ken Baines Morning Tea - Kingaroy
- Centacare South Burnett will be resuming their monthly Ken Baines Memorial Morning Teas for 2013 at the Biscuit Tin at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome for a relaxed cuppa and chat - and you can bring a friend if you like! More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439.
Social & Savvy Networking Night - Kingaroy
After a short break for the Festive season, the first Social & Savvy Networking Night for business and career women will be held at the Kingaroy Hotel's Dining Room in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm onwards this evening. Apart from a complimentary drink and nibbles on arrival and the chance to network with like-minded women to promote your business, the evening will also feature two great guest speakers: direct marketing expert Leonie Featherstone, who'll be sharing her top 10 sales tips; and image consultant Rita Noon, who'll be passing on some essential tips about how to dress for success. Tickets are just $20 per head, but to help plan the catering they need to be booked by 12 noon on Friday 22nd February. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Lynnelle on (0419) 719-120 or email her. CANCELLED: This event was postponed to March 25th today due to the wet weather, which has prevented tonight's guest speakers being able to attend.
