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Offroad Outlaws Enduro - Proston

Today is Day 1 of the three-day Offroad Outlaws Enduro 4x4 event which will see some of Australia's top off-road buggy drivers test their skills on tracks near Proston. The event is being held on a private property on Melrose Pump Station Road (signs will be showing the way off Proston-Boondooma Road). There'll be food vendors on site, night events and spectator prizes. Single day spectator tickets are $51.30 for adults (over 16) or $25.80 for children (aged 5-16). Under 5s are free. There are also three-day passes (includes camping) available as well as family passes. Tickets can be booked online. More information about the event is available on the Offroad Outlaws Enduro website

The Mousetrap - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will be debuting their latest production, Agatha Christies' record-breaking whodunnit "The Mousetrap", at their theatre on the corner of Elk and George streets, Nanango at 7:00pm tonight. Tickets are $25 for adults or $20 for concessions, and they can booked booked online. Note: Five additional performances - including two matinees - will also be held at the same venue.

Country Roadtrippin' - Kingaroy

POSTPONED Today is Day 1 of Hillview Cottages' two-night "road trip" through Australian country music at their venue at 297 Birt Road, Kingaroy. The fun on the Booie Range gets under way at 4:00pm and will run through to 9:00pm, with dinner provided by JC Catering. Tonight's musicians are 2023 CCMA junior songwriter of the year Amy Ryan, 2024 Thornton Young award winner Paul Ricketts and six-times Golden Guitar winner Dean Perrett. Pre-booking is a must as there are a limited number of tickets available. Tickets can be booked online

Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery, on the roundabout at Wondai, will be opening its April exhibition from 6:00pm tonight. This month, the gallery is hosting its annual Wondai Garden Expo Art Competition, which offers cash prizes for both young and old artists! As usual, there'll be hot and cold finger foods and punch, glasses of wine, live music and lots of fun socialising. Admission is just $5 and everyone is welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Note: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on show from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily until April 26.

Arts And Crafts Day - Linville

Arts and crafts sessions are held fortnightly on Fridays from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Linville Hall, 40 George Street. Everyone is welcome! BYO craft or just drop in and enjoy a chat.

Kumbia Campdraft

POSTPONED

The first day of the three-day Kumbia Campdraft will be held at the Kumbia Sportsgrounds, off Bell Street in Kumbia. Today's events include rounds of the Combined Novice and Ladies, Restricted Open, Combined Maiden and Maiden 4 Maiden plus the finals of the Ladies and Novice. Admission to watch all the action is 100% free for spectators and a licensed bar will be running. There's also free overnight camping in the Sportsgrounds all weekend if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Malcolm on 0427-009-399 or Julie on 0406-278-632.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds basic and advanced dog obedience classes at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango, from 7:00pm every Friday night. More info? Phone 0437-109-162.

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 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 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.

Wondai Line Dancing

Wooroolin Line Dancing has come to Wondai! Classes are being held at the Lutheran Church Hall, 37 Edward Street, Wondai, every Friday morning: Golden Oldies 9:00am-10:00am; beginners / intermediate 10:15am-11:15am; and intermediate 11:30am-12:30pm. $10 for all three classes (or $5 for one class). More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Fitness & Friends - Murgon

Fitness & Friends is a fun group of walkers which gathers at Graham House Community Centre, 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon, every Thursday and Friday morning at 6:30am for a brisk 30-minute walk. More info? Contact Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

Friday Night At The Shed

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.

Murgon To Kingaroy Shopping Bus

Graham House will be running a shopping bus between Murgon and Kingaroy today. The bus will pick up customers from their address at 8:30am and transport them to Kingaroy Shoppingworld (or other destinations if arranged beforehand), then make a return journey about 11:30am. Tickets on the bus are $15 per person return and the bus runs fortnightly on Fridays (except public holidays) but places are limited so a booking is necessary. You can make one by phoning Graham House Community Transport on (07) 4169-8400.

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. Bookings for dinner are essential (before 1:00pm!) and can be made online More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Rich Philips - Linville

Rich Philips will be performing live at the Linville Hotel in George Street, Linville from 5:00pm to 7:00pm this evening. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 5424-7280.

Amos - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainer Amos Pellas will be performing in the bistro at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

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 people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to 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 membership. AA is not allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Tuesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.