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Blackbutt Christmas Festival Lunch

The fifth day of the 13th annual Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club Christmas Festival will kick into gear art 11:30am this morning at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt when the hall's doors open for the annual Free Over 60s Christmas Lunch for Blackbutt and Benarkin residents. This Blackbutt Christmas Festival tradition provides a completely free Christmas lunch for Blackbutt's senior citizens, along with multi-draw raffles and live entertainment by John Harvey, but to get a seat you'll have needed to book a seat by November 24th (no tickets will be available at the door today). Want to book one? Phone Ivan on (07) 4170-0068 or send him an email.

Kingaroy Golf Club AGM

The Kingaroy Golf Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting in their clubhouse off the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend.

Irrigation and Floodplain Planning Information Day RSVP Deadline

Today is the last day you can book a place at the free Irrigation and Floodplain Planning Information Day being held at Mondure Hall next Wednesday, 11 December (see entry that day for all details).

South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding their regular 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 between 7:00pm and 9:30pm.

Mid-Week Markets - Kingaroy

Growing The Burnett will be holding their fifth Mid-Week Farmers Markets in Kingaroy today (and every Thursday until Christmas). The new markets feature fresh food and goods produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held in O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 7:30am to 1:30pm. You can read more about them on our website. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone (0417) 756-528 . You can also find out more information on Growing The Burnett's Facebook page

St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon

St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding 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.

Lift For Life Session - Blackbutt

The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be holding a gold coin donation "Lift For Life" strength training program at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 1:00pm to 2:00pm this afternoon. This new program - which offers a six-month, low cost course in strength training for people of all ages and fitness levels - will help prevent and/or manage Type 2 diabetes and other chronic health conditions. Lift For Life sessions are held twice-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays and if you plan to attend you should bring comfortable shoes, a towel, a water bottle and (if applicable) medication. More details? Phone Kirsty on (0401) 606-170.

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome!

Nanango Community Auxiliary Meeting

The Nanango Community Auxiliary will be holding its regular first Thursday of the month meeting at the QVCWA Rooms in Fitzroy Street, Nanango (just opposite Foodworks) from 9:30am this morning. The Auxiliary is open to both men and women and members enjoy a cuppa and snacks, play Hoy and other games, or simply sit and chat. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning (07) 4162-7290 or (0427) 615-947.

Thursday Morning Zumba - Nanango

Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome.

Country Music Night - Nanango

An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Nansango Uniting Church in Gipps Street at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome!

Thursday Morning Social Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway at Wondai will be holding social bowls games from 9:30am this morning. Green fees are $10 per player and everyone is welcome. More details? Contact Hazel on (07) 4168-5420.

Women's Shed - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Women's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all women who'd enjoy the companionship of other women while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246.

Murgon RSL Bingo

The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Proston SES Training Night

The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome!

Play 500 - Murgon

The Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding their regular Thursday morning 500 card games from 9:30am onwards this morning. Admission is $4.00 (which includes a cuppa) and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-4971

Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems 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, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization 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) 4164-6226.