Community Flood Recovery Information Meetings - Hivesville and Nanango
The South Burnett Regional Council in conjunction with the Federal and State Governments and regional organisations will be holding the third and fourth of a series of Community Flood Recovery Information Meetings at the Hivesville Hotel in Main Road, Hivesville from 6:30am to 8:30am this morning; and again at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 6:30pm to 9:00pm tonight. The purpose of the meetings 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 at the morning meeting (light refreshments at the evening meeting) 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 Kumbia (27th), Ironpot (27th), Wooroolin (28th) and Mondure (28th). POSTPONED: Due to Monday's heavy rains, both of these meetings have now been postponed. New dates will be set in the near future.
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.
Blackbutt Show Society Meeting
- The Blackbutt Show Society will be holding their regular fourth Tuesday monthly meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 7:00pm. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone the President on (0417) 643-176 or Secretary on (0401) 282-424.
Kingaroy Swimming Club Meeting
The Kingaroy Swimming Club will be holding their regular Tuesday Club Night meeting at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool at the corner of Alford and William Streets, Kingaroy from 6:00pm onwards this evening. New members are always welcome and the pool is heated. More details? Phone Richard on (0457) 502-969 or email him. Note: Entry to the pool is via the side gate in William Street if the main entry is closed. And in case of wet weather - or any other apparent reason for cancellation - contact can be made with the pool staff after 5:00pm on the day to check if the Club Night will be conducted.
Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango
- The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263
Coffee & Cake Morning - Wondai
The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social morning at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon today. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by visiting the group's website (set the region to "South Burnett").
Tuesday Trivia Night - Kingaroy
- Kingaroy RSL will be holding a Trivia Night at 6:30pm this evening (gaming starts at 7:00pm sharp). Cost is $2 per person for $60 in prize-money and teams of up to 6 can take part. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
South Burnett Wine Industry Association Meeting - Tingoora
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association will be holding its first monthly meeting for 2013 at the Tingoora Hotel on the Bunya Highway at Tingoora at 7:00pm this evening. Tonight's get-together is a dinner meeting (order your own meal from the Tinny Restaurant by 6:30pm if you want to dine) and will be discussing a range of topics of interest to anyone who'd like to see the region's wine industry continue to develop. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Jason on (07) 4168-4797. POSTPONED: Because of Monday's wet weather, tonight's meeting has been postponed.
South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Tuesday pre-season training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 5:45pm this afternoon. Bring runners.
Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman
- The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581
South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Tuesday evening practice session at Mrs Otto's Studio (opposite the Kingaroy swimming pool) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm 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.
South Burnett Chorale Practice Night - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647
Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
- The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Tuesday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. CANCELLED: Because of Monday's wet weather, today's training session has been cancelled. Training will resume as soon as the weather and the Sportsgrounds normalise.
South Burnett Amputee Support Group Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Amputee Support Group will be holding their weekly meeting at the Salvation Army Chapel in Alford Street, Kingaroy (just next to KFC) at 1:00pm this afternoon. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Douglas on (07) 4163-6986 or (0418) 163-695 or email him.
Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682.
