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Nanango Playfest

The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the first night of their 3-day 2024 Heritage Nanango Playfest at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening. Tickets to tonight's session of four plays is just $10 per head or you can book a season pass for tonight, tomorrow and Sunday for just $40. Tickets can be booked online but they'll also be available at the door tonight unless sold out. The winners of this year's Playfest will be announced on Sunday around 12:30pm. You can also read more about this year's PlayFest and get a guide to all the sessions on our website..

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Friday Morning Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon today. A $5 dancing fee applies (which includes morning tea) and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango

The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting, or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer. The Shed fires up every Friday night, has tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.

Friday Night Darts

The Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango will be running its regular weekly practice night from 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-2255.

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - Proston

The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Elders, Grannies & Aunties Craft Group

The Elders, Grannies & Aunties Craft Group will be meeting at the Gundoo Early Years Place at 8 Fisher Street, Cherbourg from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. The group, which meets every Friday morning, is free to join and morning tea will be provided. Transport is also available if needed - phone (07) 4168-2832

Live DJ - Kingaroy

A DJ will be spinning the platters at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner and snacks. More Details? Phone the Commercial on (07) 4162-1380

Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. Members can enjoy a cuppa and biscuits and chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439.

2024 Wondai Show

The first day of the annual two-day Wondai Show will be run at the Wondai Showgrounds in Baynes Street, Wondai today. The gates will open at 9:00am for pavilion judging (which runs until 3:00pm and is closed to the public) but at 4:00pm there'll be competitions for Stud Beef cattle, Young Judges, Paraders and Schools in the main ring, along with a BBQ operating in the cattle area. Admission to today's events is $15 for adults, $10 for concessions and high school students or $2 for primary schoolers (under 5s are free). However, the main part of this popular agricultural show will run tomorrow.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their building at 5-23 Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The Men's Shed is open every day (except Sundays) and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone the Men's Shed on 0477-235-429

Women's Soccer Preliminary Final - Kingaroy

Football South Burnett will be holding this year's Preliminary Final for their women's competition at Tom Alford Oval at the end of Oliver Bond Street in Kingaroy at 6:15pm tonight. The game will see Kingaroy West Women play Nanango Women for a spot in the up-coming finals. There's no admission, a bar and canteen will be in operation and spectators are very welcome.

Art Viewing - Murgon

The 55 Million Years Ago Museum at 73 Macalister Street, Murgon will be running an art viewing from 5:00pm to 7:00pm this evening at the Museum's gallery. Entry fees - which include a cheese board, tea and coffee - are $10 per head and Moffatdale Ridge wines will be available for tastings and purchases as well. Bookings are essential to help plan the catering: 0472-741-664

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

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. AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street, and members who can't make it in person can join in the meeting online via Zoom. For more information (or help with a Zoom connection) phone 0427-137-140.