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World Day Of Prayer

Today is the annual World Day of Prayer - an international, inter-denominational, inter-racial prayer movement held on the first Friday in March every year. This year's theme is "Build on a Strong Foundation" (Matthew 7 24:27). Services will be held in Kingaroy at the Christian Outreach Centre at 10:00am; in Nanango at Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Church at 10:00am; in Murgon at the Church of Christ at 9:30am; in Wondai at the Baptist Church at 10:00am; in Goomeri at St Kevin's Catholic Church at 9:30am; in Yarraman at Our Lady of Dolours Catholic Church at 11:00am; in Blackbutt at St John's Anglican Church at 1:00pm; in Kumbia at Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church at 1:30pm; and in Widgee at the St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome and morning teas will be held after most services.

Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be opening their latest monthly exhibition for 2021 with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:00pm tonight. This month the gallery will be showcasing "Abstract Archaeologies" by Kingaroy visual art teacher Bronwyn Langford-Martoo in the front and rear galleries and "Hello Without Words" - a joint photographic exhibition by John Dalton, Hannah Depper and Bridget Barkle - in the main gallery. Meanwhile, children from Kingaroy's St John’s Lutheran School will exhibit their own works in Kidz Korner. As usual, tonight's opening will also feature hot and cold finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from Kingsley Grove, live entertainment 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 4:00pm daily until Saturday, March 27.

Community Plan Public Consulation - Mondure

The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public consultation meeting to develop a community plan for the Mondure area at Mondure's Rural Fire Brigade shed from 5:30pm to around 7:30pm this evening. The Council is currently preparing a Community Plan for the entire region covering the period 2021-26, and it wants residents in all South Burnett towns to suggest what projects are important to them so it can work on bringing them to fruition over the coming 5 years, if possible. All residents with an interest in improving Mondure and surrounds are very welcome. Note: Similar meetings will be held at Maidenwell (March 10); Durong (March 11); Kumbia (March 17); Wooroolin (March 18) and Memerambi (March 19).

Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy (opposite the peanut silos) will be opening its latest exhibition at 5:30pm tonight. This month's exhibition will feature works by acclaimed North Burnett artist Sue Lederhose in Gallery 1; assorted works by the Kingaroy Arts Team in Gallery 2; and a slightly smaller collection of nature-based works by artist Marilyn Leitch in Gallery 3. Some of the featured artists will also be on hand to discuss their works, and there'll be light refreshments available as well. After tonight's opening, the exhibition will remain on display from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily until March 29. Everyone is welcome and admission is free.

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.

Ringsfield Writers - Nanango

The Ringsfield Writers group will be meeting at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango at 11:00am this morning. Members of the group review and critique each others' writing in a positive way, and aspiring new writers are very welcome. More details? Email Janice

Friday Croquet - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022.

Cuppa And Chat Group

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. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439.

Friday Social Golf - 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 dinner after 5:30pm (all with appropriate social distancing, of course). More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Come & Try Junior Netball - Kingaroy

Kingaroy Netball Association is holding a junior come and try night from 4:00pm to 6:00pm this evening at the netball grounds on the corner of Fisher and Alford streets, Kingaroy. For more information, email the club.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road 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.