Vegetation Management Law Forum - Kingaroy
- Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington and Shadow Minister for Natural Resources Andrew Cripps will be jointly hosting a public forum at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 10:30am this morning to discuss the State Government's proposed new Vegetation Management Law and what the changes could mean for local farmers. All interested people are very welcome to attend, but an RSVP to Mrs Frecklington's electorate office on (07) 4190-7100 would be greatly appreciated for catering purposes.
2016 Kingaroy Eisteddfod
- The tenth day of the annual Kingaroy Eisteddfod will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy today. Today - and every day until May 7 - the Eisteddfod will be judging of music entries. Spectators are very welcome.
South Burnett Cake Decorating Association - Wondai
The South Burnett Cake Decorating Association will be holding their monthly meeting in The Studio at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout in Wondai from 9:30am to around 1:30pm today. Anyone with an interest in learning more about this fascinating art is very welcome. More details? Phone Gloria on (07) 4168-1952 or send her an email.
Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group
- The Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group will be holding a meeting at Graham House at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group is open to anyone interested in learning spinning, weaving or dyeing and it meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. More details? Phone Enid on (07) 4168-2614, Judy on (07) 4168-4634 or Judith on (07) 4168-5698.
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.
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 held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406 or Sandy on 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.
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.
Thursday Social Tennis - Nanango
- The Nanango Tennis Courts in Brisbane Street will be open for social tennis games from 5:00pm this evening. The emphasis of the social games is on families - parents and children - and it's open to both learners and experienced players. Some tuition is available and the cost is minimal. More details? Phone Nev on 0409-495-093.
Michael Hancock - Kingaroy
- Former rugby league great Michael Hancock (ex-Brisbane Broncos) will be coming to Kingaroy today. He will be appearing at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street from 4:00pm to 6:00pm, and then at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street from 6:30pm onwards. Anyone who'd like to meet Michael - and perhaps get an autograph - is very welcome.
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.
