South Burnett Tourism - Daily Events Calendar

Mid-Week Markets - Kingaroy

Growing The Burnett will be holding their Mid-Week Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held in O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 7:30am and 12:00 noon. You can read more about them on our website. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Brian on (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.

Murgon Business & Development Association Breakfast Meeting

The Murgon Business & Development Association will be holding a breakfast meeting from 6:30am to 8:30am this morning at Raj's Cafe in Lamb Street, Murgon. SBRC Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be a special guest speaker. Tickets are $15 for a full buffet breakfast and everyone is welcome, but RSVP's are essential to assist with catering. You can make one by phoning Margaret on (07) 4168-2922 or by emailing her.

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.

Public Forum For Builders - Nanango

Queensland Minister for Housing and Public Works Tim Mander will be speaking at a public forum for people with an interest in the building and construction industry at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 2:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The forum is free but places are limited. Mr Mander's visit has been arranged by Member For Nanango Deb Frecklington and tickets can be obtained from her electorate office on (07) 4162-1381. You can also read more about today's forum on our website.

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!

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.

Thursday Evening Zumba - Yarraman

Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Over 50s Hall in Emmert Street, Yarraman between 6:00pm and 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply. More details? Phone Leisa on (0438) 304-961.

Swimming For Fitness - Wondai

The South Burnett Regional Council's new Swimming For Fitness program (for adults) will be held between 10:30am and 11:30am this morning at the Wondai Swimming Pool at 101 Mackenzie Street, Wondai. This program is run by a local swimming coach and is open to adults of all fitness and ability levels. It aims to teach new ways to become physically active and how to stay active for life. If you're coming along, bring your swimming togs, a towel, sun protection and (if applicable) medication. Session fees are $5 if you're in full-time employment, or $2.50 if you're not. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the Council on (07) 4189-9444 or email her.

Thursday Evening Zumba - Kingaroy

Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy between 6:00pm and 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply. More details? Phone Angie on 0402-551-147.

Swimming For Fitness - Murgon

The South Burnett Regional Council's new Swimming For Fitness program (for adults) will be held between 12:00 noon and 1:00pm this afternoon at the Murgon Swimming Pool at 101 Gore Street, Murgon. This program is run by a local swimming coach and is open to adults of all fitness and ability levels. It aims to teach new ways to become physically active and how to stay active for life. If you're coming along, bring your swimming togs, a towel, sun protection and (if applicable) medication. Session fees are $5 if you're in full-time employment, or $2.50 if you're not. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the Council on (07) 4189-9444 or email her.

Tai Chi For Health - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's "Tai Chi For Health" classes will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets this morning. The Intermediate Class will run from 9:00am to 10:00am, and it will be followed by the Beginners Group between 10:15am and 11:15am. The two groups meet weekly at the same time and place (except for school holidays). More details? Phone June on 0419-026-760 or Jan on 0434-891-600.

Thursday Afternoon Karate - Murgon

Shorinjiryu Karate classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall at 31 Taylor Street, Murgon at 5:15pm this evening. Classes are $6 for all young people up to 18, and $7 for adults. New students are always welcome! More details? Phone Leanne on (07) 4169-5930 or (0438) 684-705 or email her.

Ulysses Club Thursday Breakfast Ride - Kingaroy

The Ulysses Club (motto: "Grow Old Disgracefully") will be holding their regular Thursday morning Breakfast Ride today, departing from the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Youngman and Haly Streets at 8:00am for a ride to breakfast in a cafe (the cafe varies from one week to the next). Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome!

Kingaroy State School Chaplain's Dinner

Kingaroy State School will be holding their annual Chaplain's Dinner - a fundraiser for the school's chaplaincy program - at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening (dinner starts at 6:30pm). Former NRL umpire Tim Mander, Minister for Housing and Public Works (and also former CEO of the Scripture Union) will be a special guest speaker, and there'll be a silent auction too. Tickets are $40 per head and can be obtained by phoning the school on (07) 4160-4333 or 0407-621-811 by Monday, March 10.

Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy

Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be played at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium this evening. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666.

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.

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.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help 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 A.A. membership. 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) 4162-5747.

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rick on (0448) 527-448.