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Nanango Campdraft

The first day of the three-day 2024 Nanango Campdraft will be held at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street from 8:00am this morning until late this afternoon. Today's events include Maiden and Novice rounds plus the Maiden 4 Maiden calcutta. Admission to the campdraft is free for spectators. A licensed bar, canteen and meals will be open over the weekend plus a coffee van and an ice cream van.

'Wondai Cares' Meeting

A proposal to create a community-based in-home aged care system in Wondai – modelled on similar programs already operating in Yarraman, Kilkivan and Bell – will be discussed at three consultation sessions today at the The Studio, at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery. The session2 will be held at 10:00am, 2:00pm and 5:00pm and will be led by Brad Grieve, from Mable. Everyone is welcome to come along and find out more information!

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.

Arts And Crafts Day - Linville

The Linville Progress Association will be hosting its fortnightly arts and crafts day from 10:00am to noon today at the Linville Community Hall, 42 George Street, Linville. Bring along your craft, share your knowledge or just come for a chat and a cuppa.

Friday Morning 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.

Nanango Kennel Club

Nanango Kennel Club holds basic and advanced dog obedience classes at the Alan Downie Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango, from 7:00pm every Friday night. More info? Phone 0437-109-162.

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.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon today. A $5 dancing fee applies (which includes morning tea) and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

Friday Night At The Shed

The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting, or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer. The Shed fires up every Friday night, has tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.

South Burnett Autism Support Group

The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its second Friday of the month meeting at the Salvation Army Hall at 107 Kingaroy St, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening (child care is available for a small fee). New members are always welcome!

The County Convicts - Linville

The Linville Progress Association will be hosting an 80s-90s rock revival dance, featuring The County Convicts, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm tonight at the Linville Community Hall in George Street. As well as the live music, there'll be a licensed bar. Entry is $5. Profits will support the local community.

Rock'n'Roll Weekend Campout - Kilkivan

Kilkivan Bush Camping and Caravan Park, at 577 Rossmore Road, will be hosting a "Never 2 Old To Rock'n'Roll" weekend campout on Friday and Saturday featuring The Rocknrollabillys, Rock'n'Roll Boys and Fonzies Rock'n'Roll. There'll be dance lessons during the day as well as live music and dancing on Friday and Saturday nights. More information is available online

Biscotti Workshop - Nanango

Nanango QCWA will be hosting a hands-on biscotti-making workshop at their rooms at 59 Fitzroy Street, Nanango, from 8:00am today. Cost is $30 which includes all ingredients and morning tea, but bookings are essential. Phone Julie on 0438-323-079.

Blackbutt History Morning

The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will be holding a History Morning from 9:30am today at Kerry Wyvill's Museum, the former Forestry Building at 5 Mill Street, Yarraman. Meet at the Roy Emerson Museum at the end of Hart Street, Blackbutt (opposite the skate park) at 9:40am. Norning tea will be available for $5. More details? Phone the Museum on (07) 4163-0146 or visit their Facebook page.

QCWA Meeting - Kingaroy

Kingaroy QCWA members will be meeting for 9:30am today at their rooms in Kingaroy Street. Come along for a coffee and a chat. New members and visitors are always welcome!

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 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.

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 Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.