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Candidates Forum - Kingaroy

A Candidate's Forum for Mayoral and Division 3, 4 and 6 will be held at St John's Lutheran School Hall at 84 Ivy Street in Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening so that Kingaroy residents can get to meet the five people running for Mayor; the five people running for the Division 3 seat formerly held by Cr Damien Tessmann; the two people running for the Division 4 seat formerly held by Deputy Mayor Keith Campbell; and the two people running for the Division 6 seat held by Cr Ros Heit. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Note: Tonight's forum follows two similar ones held in Kingaroy and Nanango last month, as well as one held in Blackbutt last night; the Murgon Business and Development Association will be holding one of their own tomorrow night.

Inspirational Rural Women - Kingaroy

To celebrate Queensland Women's Week, which runs from March 7-13, the Barambah branch of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network will be officially opening "Inspirational Rural Women" - a new photographic exhibition about South Burnett women - at the Kingaroy Town Hall Supper Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 11:30am to 1:30pm today. Everyone is welcome, but for catering purposes an RSVP to Claire on 4168-6136 or Skye on 0438-513-335 would be greatly appreciated. Note: After today's opening this exhibition will remain on display at Utopia Cafe in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy until the end of the month.

Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group

The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $3 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124.

Timbertown Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt

The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon 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

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.

Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128

Seniors Having A Ball - Murgon

The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a "Seniors Having A Ball" exercise class from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The program is designed to address the issues that many have with ageing and it's not just for seniors! It provides light exercise to keep the heart and joints moving, improving coordination and mobility. It also provides a beginner platform to start any fitness activity on. As well as physical fitness, it also has a fun social atmosphere too. The class fee is just $4 for PCYC members or $7 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email.

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.

Man Cave - Kingaroy

The Sister Dolores Carroll Training Centre at St Mary's Catholic College at 10 Kent Street in Kingaroy will be transforming into a "Man's Cave" between 6:30pm and 10:00pm tonight. Qualified instructors will be demonstrating the use of all the equipment in the centre - great stuff like lathes, drills etc - and if you're a man interested in restoring or manufacturing wood or metal products and socialising with other men who have similar interests, then this could be the place for you! (similar to a Men's Shed, but with a lot more gear). There's no charge to come along and it's completely non-religious. More details? Phone Mark Richard on 0404-851-134.

Goomeri SES Meeting

The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150.

Wondai Senior Citizens Club Meeting

The Wondai Senior Citizens Club will be holding their second Wednesday of the month meeting at the Wondai Diggers Club at 87 Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 1:00pm this afternoon. The $2 meeting fee includes afternoon tea, a singalong, card games, bingo and beatles with small prizes, and membership is only $5 a year. The club also organises occasional bus trips. New members are always welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Graham on (07) 4168-5598.

Kumbia QCWA Craft Group

The Kumbia QCWA Craft Group will be holding their regular 2nd Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street today, kicking off with morning tea at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome, whether they're QCWA members or not. More details? Phone Mollie on (07) 4164-4191 or Lil on (07) 4164-4218.

Murgon Services Club AGM

The Murgon and Districts Services & Citizens Memorial Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the club in Lamb Street, Murgon at 7:30pm this evening. All members are encouraged to attend.

Nanango Anzac Day Committee Meeting

Nanango's Anzac Day Committee will be holding a meeting at Taras Hall next to the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 11:00am this morning to plan this year's Anzac Day commemoration services. Anyone who'd like to assist is very welcome! More details? Contact Alan Whelan on 0427-632-402.

Pasture Forum & Field Walk RSVP Deadline

Today is the last day you can RSVP for a free Pasture Forum & Field Walk being held at Booubyjan Hall next Wednesday, March 16 (see entry that day for all details).

Kingaroy Girl Guides Meeting

The Kingaroy Girl Guides Troop will be meeting at the Guides Hut in Mant Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. U9s will meet from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, and seniors (ages 10-18) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Girl Guides meet weekly during school terms and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Amanda on (07) 4162-8215 or 0417-076-756

Nanango Men's Shed

The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087