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Free Hearing Checks - Kingaroy

The Australian Hearing Bus will be visiting the South Burnett today to offer residents free hearing checks. Roughly 60% of Australians aged 60 or older have some level of hearing loss, and bus staff can test for this and offer advice on the next step, if necessary. The bus will be parked at the corner of Markwell and Short Streets from 10:00am to 3:30pm. More information is available on the web.

Purser's Travel & Cruise Official Opening - Murgon

Purser's Travel & Cruise will be holding their official opening at 40 Gore Street in Murgon between 9:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a free sausage sizzle, CROW-FM will be broadcasting live from the site and there'll be lots of prizes and giveaways. You can also go into a draw to win Coldplay tickets, travel packs and Pursers Coaches gift vouchers. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Pursers Coaches on (07) 4168-1533.

Wind Farm Meeting - Bell

AGL Energy will be holding a community consultation meeting in Bell this afternoon to update interested locals about its proposed wind farm at Cooper’s Gap. The meeting will be held at the Bell Bunya Community Hall at 71 Maxwell Street from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Residents are invited to ask questions and raise any concerns they have about the project.

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 now held at the rear of the Broadway Hotel in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) between 9:00am and 5:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone (07) 4163-2266 or 0423-830-224.

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.

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.

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.

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 a short break at 11:30am, and then continues to 1:00pm. You can bring your own laptop to follow along on the lessons and get help with any problems you have, or learn on one of the groups laptops if you have a desktop model at home. 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.

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.

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.

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 1:00pm today. Community 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 for the cost of a gold coin donation. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439.

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.

South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy

South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website.

Community Funding Information Night - Kingaroy

POSTPONED: The South Burnett Regional Council, Nanango's Heritage Community Branch, Stanwell Corporation and BIEDO will be holding a Community Funding Information Night at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. All four groups will be providing information about the various types of funding and grants that are available for local not-for-profit groups, as well as the eligibility requirements that apply. All South Burnett community groups are encouraged to attend, and refreshments will also be served - but to help plan the catering an email RSVP to Kim by the close of business on June 27 would be greatly appreciated. Note: This event was postponed on June 23; at present, no new date has been set.

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.

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.