Transit Of Venus Day - Maidenwell
The transit of Venus will occur between 8:00am and 3:00pm today. This astronomical event - when the planet Venus crosses the face of the Sun as seen from Earth - is so rare that no one alive today will ever see it again. And to mark the occasion, the Maidenwell Astronomical Observatory, the Maidenwell Hotel and the Maidenwell Trading Post will be holding a Transit Of Venus Day today so visitors can enjoy a complete star-gazing experience. For $15, the Observatory will be making their telescope available covered up in a special solar film so visitors can see the silhouette of the planet Venus against the backdrop of our nearest star with their naked eye. They'll also be showing it live as it happens, projected onto a big screen in their 77-seat Star Theatre (and the entire event will also be available the next day on a time-lapse recorded video). The Observatory will also be offering special solar viewing glasses for $2 a pair. Meanwhile, the Trading Post will be crafting Devonshire Teas all day and the Maidenwell Hotel will be offering a delicious pig-on-a-spit lunch from 11:30am to 2::00pm. Bookings at the Observatory and the hotel are essential, though, and you can make them by phoning (07) 4164-6194 or (07) 4164-6133 respectively (and preferably by June 1st). You can also read more about this special event on this page of our website. Note: The next Transit Of Venus will occur in 2117.
Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
Murgon Rotary Club Meeting
The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180.
Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the Artie Kerr Centre (right next to the Dept. of Transport) in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed). More details? Phone Richard on (07) 4163-6842 or Helen on (07) 4162-2128
Grow, Cook, Eat Workshop - Crawford
- A free "Grow, Cook, Eat Workshop" where residents and visitors can learn exciting new recipes, discover ways to modify recipes to make them healthier and get useful and practical information on organic gardening methods will be held at Crawford State School at 215-227 Siefert Street, Crawford between 11:30am and 12:30pm today. The workshop will cover how to grow fruit and vegetables seasonally; how to cook Babaganoush (ie eggplant dip) and Tzatziki (ie cucumber and yoghurt dip); and then guests can eat the delicious results! Everyone's welcome and you can obtain more details by contacting Berneice at RHealth Kingaroy on (07) 4162-5230 or by emailing her.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai
- 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 AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216.
Great White Poker - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Great White Poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404
Transforming Small Business Course - Nanango
- The South Burnett Regional Council will be presenting the third night of a 5-week course called "Transforming Small Business" at the Nansngo RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 8:30pm this evening. Over the five weeks the course will cover - amongst other things - how to reignite your passion for your work; how to improve sales; how to train, develop and motivate staff and how to advertise effectively. Admission is free but you need to register to secure a seat. You can do so by phoning (0488) 112-298.
Murgon Seniors Tour To Maidenwell
- The Murgon Seniors group will be running a bus trip to Maidenwell today for the Transit Of Venus activities in the town (see entry further above). The trip will include two visits to the Maidenwell Observatory, morning tea with a guest speaker and lunch at the Maidenwell Hotel. Tickets are $57 per person all inclusive, and can be booked by phoning Paula on (07) 4168-3114 or (0438) 708-885.
Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome! For more details phone (07) 4163-6191.
Suicide Intervention Workshop RSVP Deadline
- Today is the last day you can enrol for a two-day Suicide Intervention Workshop being held in Kingaroy on the 12th and 13th of June (see entry that day for all details)
Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be holding their regular first Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy Community Centre at 130 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. The group provides support for arthritis and osteoporosis sufferers and meets every month except January. Today's meeting will discuss the group's up-coming Christmas In July outing to Dimities Cottage in Wondai next month, and new members are always welcome. More details? Email June.
