IKC Re-Opening - Cherbourg
- Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will be officially reopening the Winfred Fisher Indigenous Knowledge Centre at its new home in the Old Maternal Child Welfare Clinic at 15 Barambah Avenue in Cherbourg at 10:00am this morning. The IKC was originally launched at Cherbourg State School in 2002 but was closed in 2011. Today's celebrations will include live music by the South Burnett's favourite Indigenous band Muddy Flats, community art exhibitions, coding and robotics demonstrations and children's activities. As part of NAIDOC Week (which began yesterday), this year's local NAIDOC award winners will also be announced, and there'll be a community BBQ operating as well. Everyone is welcome along for a great day out and admission is free! More details? Phone Edwina on (07) 4168-1866.
Kumbia Hall Committee Meeting
- The Kumbia Hall Committee will be holding its first Monday of the month meeting in the meeting room at the front of Kumbia Hall in Bell Street at 8:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome! The Hall and/or Supper Room are also available for hire - phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 for more details.
Kingaroy SES Training Night
- The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274
Hivesville QCWA Meeting
- The Hivesville QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Hivesville QCWA Rooms in Main Street, Hivesville at 10:00am this morning. Entry is free and members are asked to bring a plate to share for lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend! More details? Phone Judy on (07) 4168-9892.
Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
- Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email.
Proston QCWA Meeting
- The Proston QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the CWA Rooms in Rodney Street, Proston (just down from the Proston Community Hall) at 9:00am this morning. Potential new members are always very welcome! The group holds a general meeting on the first Monday of every month except January, and craft days most other Mondays. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391.
Seniors Having A Ball - Murgon
- The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a "Seniors Having A Ball" exercise class from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The program is designed to address the issues that many have with ageing and it's not just for seniors! It provides light exercise to keep the heart and joints moving, improving coordination and mobility. It also provides a beginner platform to start any fitness activity on. As well as physical fitness, it also has a fun social atmosphere too. The class fee is just $4 for PCYC members or $7 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email.
Nanango Men's Shed
- The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087
Wondai SES Meeting
- The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553
Wondai QCWA Meeting
- The Wondai branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular first Monday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome.
Sista Girls - Kingaroy
- The Sista Girls dance troupe will be performing at Kingaroy Shoppingworld at 11:00am this morning to celebrate NAIDOC Week. The girls - all students at Kingaroy High School - perform their routines to traditional Indigenous music in costumes they've created themselves. They'll repeat their show at the same time on July 7 too.
Customer & Visitor Experience Workshop - Murgon
- South Burnett Directions will be holding the second of a two-session "Customer and Visitor Experience Workshop" at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 5:30pm to 8:30pm this evening. The workshop is aimed at small businesses who want to provide better customer service to both locals and tourists, and the $50 course fee includes snacks and supper. Registrations can be made through TAFE by phoning 1300-914-754. More details? Phone Sharyn on (07) 4189-9173.
