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2016 Kingaroy Eisteddfod

The third day of the annual Kingaroy Eisteddfod will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy today. The Eisteddfod will be judging dance solos, duos and trios today and every day until April 30. Spectators are very welcome.

Kumbia QCWA Meeting & Get-Together

The QCWA Kumbia Branch in Bell Street will open its doors at 9.00am this morning for a cuppa, followed by a branch meeting at 9:30am. After this formality has been attended to, though, members will focus on friendship and fun through sharing their skills in traditional and contemporary art and handcraft activities for the remainder of the morning and into the afternoon. Members, non-members and new members are all very welcome! More details? Phone president Catherine Woodham on 0403-616-564. Note: The Kumbia branch meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from February to November.

Makers, Bakers & Growers Markets - Kingaroy

Boots & Bulldust will be running the weekly Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett and surrounding areas, along with great hand-crafted pizzas, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406 or Sandy on 0423-830-224.

Thursday Afternoon Futsal - Kingaroy

Futsal matches for players aged 5-16 will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:30pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Tracy Clegg on 0437-093-694.

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.

South Burnett Cowhorse Competition - Nanango

The annual South Burnett Cowhorse Competition will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from 8:00am this morning (events begin at 9:00am). This competition - which is open to students from all the South Burnett's schools - will feature Team Penning, Working Cow Horse, Western Bending, Barrel Race, Whip Cracking and Lead and Ridden Stock Horse events. Spectators are very welcome. Note: Nominations for this event closed on April 15.

Sausage Sizzle Night Bowls - Yarraman

The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be hosting a sausage sizzle at 5:00pm this evening, followed by Night Social Bowls at 6:00pm. New players are very welcome! More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269.

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.

Proston Show Society Meeting

The Proston Show Society will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Proston Showgrounds at 7:00pm tonight. Show Society membership is just $12 a year for adults and $7 a year for junior members (12 to 18 years) and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Glenda on 0423-612-971 or send her an email.

Thursday Night League Training - Kingaroy

Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm.

Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon

Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 2:30pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email.

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.

Public Talk - Kingaroy

Peter Ranasinghe and Brett Whitewood will be giving a public talk on the military history of the Kokoda Trail at the Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome. You can also read more about the pair and how the talk came about on our website.

Thursday Night AFL Training - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Thursday night training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) at 5:30pm.

Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango

Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20.

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, organisation 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.