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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 “I Will Give You Rest: Come ... " suggested by the women of Nigeria.

• Blackbutt / Yarraman - Yarraman Uniting Church, Douglas Street, Yarraman, from 10:00am.

• Goomeri - Goomeri Apostolic Church, 19 Olive Street, Goomeri, from 9:30am.

• Kingaroy - Salvation Army, 109 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy, from 10:00am.

• Kumbia - Our Lady Of Peace Catholic Church, Brooke Road, Kumbia, from 1:30pm.

• Murgon - Murgon Church Of Christ, 20 Thorn Street, Murgon, from 9:30am.

• Nanango - Wesleyan Methodist Church, 55 Cairns Street, Nanango, from 10:00am.

• Wondai - Wondai Baptist Church, 46 Cadell Street, Wondai, from 10:00am.

Everyone is invited to attend these events, and most venues will also be offering light refreshments afterwards!

Graeme Connors Concert - Kingaroy

Australian country music superstar singer and songwriter will be performing at the Kingaroy Town Hall from 7:30pm to 9:50pm this evening (doors open at 7:00pm). Tickets are $75 for adults, $70 for pensioners, seniors and students; $45 for children under 14; and can be booked online

Barefoot Bowls Fundraiser - Wondai

POSTPONED The Wondai Business & Development Association is hosting a Community Barefoot Bowls fundraiser at the Wondai Country Club (on the Bunya Highway just north of the Wondai CBD) from 5:00pm tonight. Cost is $15 which includes a sausage sizzle and dessert. The licensed bar will be open and hot chips will also be available. Teams can be registered by email. Beginners are welcome! Funds raised will go towards supplying solar security lights for the Wondai community.

Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery, on the roundabout at Wondai, will be opening its March exhibitions at 6:00pm tonight. This month, there will be another three great exhibitions for visitors to enjoy. In the main gallery, award-winning photographer John Dalton will have a collection of more than 50 photographs accompanied by verse. Works by leading Indigenous artists Barbara and Les Stewart fill the front gallery while Nanango artist Ina Patterson has "A Few Of My Favourite Things" in Gallery 3. Ina's exhibition has a unique "paying it forward" theme. You can read more about this here. 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 March 28.

Rugby League - Nanango

The first of the special South Burnett Rugby League Under 15s pre-season games will be played from 6:00pm this evening at Fred Kassulke Oval in Nanango. The U15s Stags will take on a mixed team. Entry is free and the canteen will be open! The Under 15s will be in action again next Friday (March 13) at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Kingaroy; and on March 20 at Wondai Sportsground. Under 15s interested in playing rugby league this year should contact their local club!

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.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds rally classes from 6:00pm and dog obedience classes from 7:00pm every Friday night at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango (weather permitting, check Facebook for cancellations). Cost is $5:00 per class for non-members.

Wooroolin Line Dancers - Wondai

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding a line dancing class in Wondai from 10:30am to 12:30pm today at the Lutheran Hall, 37 Edwards Street, Wondai, for improvers and intermediate dancers. Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

RSL 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.

Barefoot Bowls - Yarraman

CANCELLED Yarraman Bowls Club, on the New England Highway, is hosting a family-friendly barefoot bowls afternoon from 4:00pm this afternoon. No equipment is needed (just wear flat-sole shoes). Members will be on hand to share tips and tricks. The bar will be open. $15 green fee includes a hamburger or $5 per person for bowls only. Barefoot bowls is held on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month. More info? Check the club's website for more information about upcoming activities.

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

CANCELLED 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.

Fit & Fun Weekly Class - Murgon

A Fit & Fun class is held every Friday morning from 9:00am to 10:00am at the Uniting Church Hall, 55 Gore Street, Murgon, for all ages and fitness levels. Cost is just $5 which includes coffee and nibbles. More info? Phone Doug on 0466-974-483 or Elaine on 0435-167-934.

DJ BRZ43 - Kingaroy

DJ BRZ43 will be spinning discs from 9:00pm tonight in the Beer Garden at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel so bring along your dancing shoes! The hotel is located on the corner of Haly and Glendon streets. More details? Phone the ComPub on (07) 4162-1380.

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 the Kingaroy Mall (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.

Ping Pong Fridays - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Neighbourhood Centre offers free ping pong every Friday from noon to 1:00pm at the Biscuit Tin, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. Refreshments are available. Everyone is welcome but an RSVP is required on (07) 4162-5439.

Karaoke Night - Murgon

The Australian Hotel, at the corner of Lamb and Gore streets in Murgon. will be holding a free Karaoke Night from 9:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome and everyone is a star!

Chi Gung Yoga - Wooroolin

Qigong yoga classes are held every Friday morning from 10:00am to 11:30am at Wooroolin Hall in Alexander Street (Bunya Highway). For more information, phone Zenko on 0490-334-212.

Last Player Standing Social Bowls - Wondai

The Wondai Country Club hosts a "Last Player Standing" social bowls afternoon every Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm (although players can join in at any time!). Cost is $10 per person which includes a free sausage sizzle. The bar is open and everyone is welcome. More info? Phone Cheryl on 0418-442-434.

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.

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.

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 or $25 options to select food and the other items that most people need to get through part of the week. More details? Phone Jim on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way, please contact Jim about this too, or visit the website.