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South Burnett Daily Calendar Listings for February 2016

February 1 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 Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Wondai QCWA Meeting After a festive season break, the Wondai branch of the QCWA will be resuming their regular first Monday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Nanango Darts Club AGM The Nanango Darts Club will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the club's premises at 12 George Street, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Proston QCWA Meeting The Proston QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the CWA Rooms in Rodney Street, Proston (just down from the Proston Community Hall) at 9:00am this morning. Potential new members are always very welcome! The group holds a general meeting on the first Monday of every month except January, and craft days most other Mondays. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 Advanced Sport Strapping Workshop - Cherbourg A free workshop on Advanced Sport Strapping will be held at the Cherbourg Council Chambers in Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. Fran Hutton, from Sports Medicine Australia, will be providing hands-on experience of advanced strapping techniques, with a focus on injuries associated with the knee and shoulder joints. Advanced principles and application of strapping as a post-injury or preventative measure are also covered. This workshop builds on the beginner sports strapping workshop (which is a prerequisite for registration). It is ideal for players, parents, team managers and first aid staff who work directly with athletes. More details? Phone (07) 4131-2702 Kingaroy Touch Sign-On Sign-on for junior and senior touch football players will be held from 5:00pm to 6:00pm tonight. This is just the sign-on, games will start next Monday, February 8. For more information, phone Lee on 0407-034-021. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Graham House Community Kitchen After a seven-week Festive Season beak, the Graham House Community Kitchen will be resuming its regular Monday morning meetings at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. 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. Kumbia Hall Committee Meeting The Kumbia Hall Committee will be holding its first Monday of the month meeting in the meeting room at the front of Kumbia Hall in Bell Street at 8:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome! 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 Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Hivesville QCWA Meeting The Hivesville QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Hivesville QCWA Rooms in Main Street, Hivesville at 10:00am this morning. Entry is free and members are asked to bring a plate to share for lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend! More details? Phone Judy on (07) 4168-9892. February 2 Brazilian Body Tone Workshop - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Brazilian Body Tone Class from 4:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon in their upstairs fitness studio. The class is based on the principles behind the well-known "Brazilian Butt Lift" and while the focus is on your lower body, it will help sculpt and tone your entire body in a fun, enjoyable atmosphere. The class fee is just $7 for PCYC members or $15 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. SBCOnShow Meeting - Murgon The South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show festival committee will be holding their first monthly meeting for 2016 from 10:30am to 12:30pm this morning at the old Murgon Shire Council Chambers in Stephens Street West, Murgon to work on planning next year's October long weekend event. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899. South Burnett Wine Industry Assn Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Wine Industry Association will be holding its first meeting for 2016 at Cranes Winery at the end of Haydens Road in Booie at 6:30pm this evening. The meeting will be discussing a range of topics of interest to anyone who'd like to see the region's wine industry continue to develop. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Jason on (07) 4168-4797. Murgon RSL Sub-Branch AGM The Murgon RSL Sub-Branch will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon at 1:00pm today. All members are encouraged to attend. Elgin Vale QCWA Meeting The Elgin Vale branch of the QCWA will be holding their monthly meeting at the Elgin Vale QCWA Rooms at the corner of Manumbar Raod and Porters Road, Nanango from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon today. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824 Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and free lesson are available. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-4380. Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 Tuesday Night League Training - Kingaroy Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm. Nanango Tennis Association AGM & Muster The Nanango Tennis Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting and 2016 muster at the Nanango Tennis Courts in Brisbane Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. New players are always welcome, but you'll need to attend a muster to sign up and get graded before you can play fixtures. No Jab, No Pay RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can register for a free "No Jab, No Pay" information session about new rules surrounding immunisations that will be held for GPs, nurses and Aboriginal health workers at Kingaroy Hospital on Wednesday, February 10 - see entry that day for all details. February 3 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 Graham House Community Garden - Murgon The Graham House Community Garden group will be meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The group tends a community garden and meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during school terms. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more information by phoning Kerry on (07) 4169-8400 or by emailing her. Nanango Theatre Company AGM The Nanango Theatre Company (NTC) will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Theatre Company's Playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:00pm tonight. The NTC stage several productions every year and are always interested in meeting new actors and/or backstage people who'd like to get involved in making each production come to life. All interested people are very welcome to attend! More details? Send an email to Lynda. 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 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 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. 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 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. Blackbutt Camera Club Meeting After a two-month break for the Festive Season, the Blackbutt Camera Club will be holding its first meeting for 2016 at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 4:00pm to 8:00pm this afternoon. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month except December and January. The first Wednesday is devoted to practical photography (bring your own camera and equipment) and the third Wednesday to a review of those images and talks and tips on software (bring your laptop), followed by a committee meeting at 7:00pm. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Annette on (07) 4163-0148 or send her an email. 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. 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. 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. February 4 Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666. Tick Line Placement Meeting - Proston AgForce will be hosting another meeting for cattle producers at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston at 6:00pm this evening. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the State Government's proposed changes to the Tick Line, which could have adverse consequences for many South Burnett cattle producers if they're implemented the wrong way. All producers are very welcome - especially those in the area between Mondure, Cushnie and Brigooda, including Proston and south to the Chinchilla Highway - but are asked to bring along a plate of food for a shared supper afterwards. You can find out more and/or RSVP by emailing Barbara. Thursday Night League Training - Kingaroy Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm. South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website. 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 the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 2:30pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Makers, Bakers & Growers Markets - Kingaroy After a break for the festive season, Boots & Bulldust will be resuming their weekly Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406 or Sandy on 0423-830-224. February 5 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. Circuit Fitness Class - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Circuit Fitness Class from 4:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon in their upstairs fitness studio. The class provides a great workout that will help increase strength as well as give you great cardio exercise, and the class fee is just $7 for PCYC members or $15 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm 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 no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be opening their first monthly exhibition for 2016 with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:00pm tonight. This month the gallery will be hosting “Here And There” by well-known Mundubbera watercolourist Sue Lederhose in the Main Gallery. Sue's works cover locations around South East Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, Thailand and New Zealand as well as some WW1 interpretative pieces. The Front Gallery, meanwhile, will host “From The Radium Diaries” - works created by Faye Cook and Jan Sody while they were both undergoing treatment for breast cancer - while the Rear Gallery will host “Love, Loss and Depression” featuring works developed during the drought by Allison Seiler. And Kidz Korner will showcase works executed by students from St Joseph’s Primary School. As usual, tonight's opening will also feature great hot and cold finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from a local winery, live entertainment and lots of fun socialising. Admission is $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 4:00pm daily until the end of the month. Friday Night Live - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding their latest "Friday Night Live" from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. Friday Night Live is open to all primary school and high school students and the get-together features music and a range of fun activities that may include any or all of the following: a jumping castle, crazy hair, ten pin bowling, dodge ball, basketball, cricket, pool tables, Xbox games, karaoke, stadium games, face painting, noodle wars, art, sport and much more. Food and soft drinks are available from the PCYC canteen and free bus travel is available from Goomeri and Wondai, picking up at 5:30pm and dropping off at 9:15pm. Admission is just $5 per head for PCYC members and $7 for non-members. You can find out more details by phoning the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889. Nanango Netball Sign On Day The Nanango and District Netball Association will be holding their 2016 Sign On for players ranging in age from 5 to 100 years at their courts in Brooklands Road, Nanango from 3:30pm this afternoon. Intending players who can't make today's Sign On can also register online. More details? Phone Tanya on 0407-156-154. Yarraman Ladies Bowls Club Meeting The Yarraman Ladies Bowls Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman at 9:00am this morning. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-8389. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road 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 Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 3:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Kingaroy Junior Netball 2016 Sign On Day Kingaroy Junior Netball will be having a sign-on at the Kingaroy Netball Courts at the corner of Alford and Fisher Streets, Kingaroy from 3:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon. The club's first development night will run next Friday, February 12, from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. New players are very welcome! Friday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy After a short break for the festive season, the Endeavour Foundation will be returning to run bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help people with an intellectual disability. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen on (07) 4162-2254 February 6 Kilkivan Endurance Ride The Kilkivan Endurance Riders Club will be kicking off the first day of their weekend-long Kilkivan Endurance Ride at Kilkivan Showgrounds at 88 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan from 9:00am this morning. There'll be two rides on offer today (and also tomorrow): one of 20km and the other of 40km - and ride fees are $30 or $60 respectively. More than 117 riders have nominated to take part in this year's event, and you can find out more details on the KERS Facebook page. The Kennel Jam Session - Hivesville The Hivesville Hotel will be holding its first Saturday of the month Kennel Jam Session from 5:00pm until late this evening. This monthly get-together is for musicians of all ages and all genres, as well as fans of live music. All background gear is provided - just bring you instrument, voice and music - and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4168-9876. Kingaroy Red Ants 2016 Sign On Day The Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club (the Red Ants) will be holding their 2016 Sign On Day at their clubhouse at TJ O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. The club is processing all its registrations online this year, so today's sign-up is just for processing payments and completing the rest of the paperwork. 2016 fees are $135 for the 1st and 2nd player, and $80 for each subsequent player - but if you pay before today you can get an early bird discount ($125 for 1st and 2nd, $60 for all subsequent players). More details? Phone Registrar Alana Braizer on 0447-211-980. Percy Iszlaub's 90th Birthday Party - Wondai Former Wondai Shire Mayor Percy Iszlaub celebrated his 90th birthday on February 3 - and this afternoon he will be holding a public birthday party at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street. Percy and fellow members of the Wondai Town & District Band, along with members of Nambour’s award-winning Sunshine Band, will be performing a concert, kicking off at 2:00pm sharp and concluding at around 4:00pm with afternoon tea. There'll also be testimonials from South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann and local sports guru Russell "Skippy" Exelby. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Nanango Panthers Sign-On Day The Nanango Panthers soccer club will be holding their 2016 Sign On Day at the Burnett Street Soccer Fields from 9:30am to 12:30pm this morning. Returning and new players can also register online to save time. Junior player registrations will be accepted from children who'll turn 5 in 2016 through to 16 years of age, and Seniors from 17 years to adult. The club is also registered with Get Started funding program to assist eligible children with fees. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Great Summer Art Sale - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street (just opposite the peanut silos) will be officially opening their Great Summer Art Sale from 1:30pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. The Sale offers an exceptional collection of high quality works from 40 South Burnett artists, and after today's openinging it will remain on display from 10:00am to 4:00pm Mondays to Fridays and 10:00am to 2:00pm on weekends until the end of the month. South Burnett Saints AFL Sign On Day The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding the first of two sign on days at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to 1:00pm today (the second sign on day will be at the same time and place next Saturday, February 13). The Saints are looking for players for their men's, women's and junior squads for the 2016 competition. Cooyar Show Ball The annual Cooyar Show Ball - the traditional curtain-raiser for the Cooyar Show on February 20th - will be held at Cooyar Hall in Munro Street, Cooyar from 7:30pm until late tonight. A feature of this fully licensed event will be the announcement of this year's Miss Cooyar Showgirl, Miss Teen Showgirl and Rural Ambassador. In what appears to be a bit of a boilover, music this year will be supplied by Barry's Music (not The Silvertones) and there'll be a great supper supplied too. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for high school students and U12s are free. Everyone is most welcome to attend. More details? Phone Jacinta on (07) 4692-6060 22nd Annual Stamp Fair - Nanango The Nanango Stamp Club will be holding their 22nd annual Stamp Fair from 9:00am to 4:00pm today at the Nanango State High School Hall in Elk Street, Nanango. The event will feature a philatelic auction, a cent auction, a bargain table and a very busy canteen. There'll also be lots of great displays to delight any true philatelist's heart; three professional stamp dealers and 16 to 18 stamp clubs in attendance. Admission is completely free and refreshments will be available on-site too. Everyone's welcome to come along and get stuck in! More details? Phone Cornelia on (07) 4169-0256. PS: This is a very popular event that draws collectors from all over south-east Queensland. You can see what last year's Stamp Fair was like on our website. February 7 135 Army Cadet Unit Open Day - Wondai The 135 Army Cadet Unit will be holding their annual Open Day and 2016 Sign-On at their barracks at the 25/49RQR Depot in Bramston Street, Wondai (just next to Wondai Hospital) from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. If you're interested in the cadets this is a really great opportunity for a good look at their depot. You can also experience bush navigation, field craft, drill, first aid and much more at today's show to get some idea of the sorts of adventurous activities the Unit gets up to. The 135 Army Cadet Unit services the Murgon, Wondai, Kingaroy, Gayndah and Mundubbera areas and new cadets are very welcome (the minimum enlistment age is 12.5 years - you must turn 13 in 2016 - and the maximum is 19 years). You can obtain more details about today's activities by phoning Dennis Horne on 0408-062-531. And you can get more details about the Australian Army Cadets on their website. Wondai Wolves Junior Rugby League 2016 Sign-On Day The Wondai Wolves Junior Rugby League will be holding their annual Sign On Day at the Wondai football grounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD from 9:00am to 11:00am this morning, followed by a sausage sizzle. New players are very welcome! Timbertown Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 Kilkivan Markets The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. SBMC 2016 Audition Day - Kingaroy The South Burnett Musical Comedy Society will be holding their 2016 Audition Day at their shed at the rear of the South Burnett Enterprise Centre complex at 6 Cornish Street in Kingaroy from 1:00pm to 5:00pm this afternoon. The SBMC produce one major musical comedy production every year and perform it over several days at Kingaroy Town Hall. This year's production will be the classic "Little Shop Of Horrors" - about a monstrous plant that just keeps on growing - and the SBMC would like to hear from people who'd like to provide backstage help (eg: sound, lighting, costumes, make-up) as well as potential front-stage performers. You can obtain an audition package by emailing the SBMC, or get more details by phoning Warren on 0438-690-447. February 8 Maidenwell Community Group AGM The Maidenwell Community Group will be holding its Annual General Meeting at Maidenwell Hall at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group The Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Heather on (07) 4164-4258. Proston QCWA Crafts Group Meeting The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular twice-monthly meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Judith on (07) 4168-9540. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 KCCI Meet & Greet - Kingaroy After a two-month break for the festive season, the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its first Meet & Greet for 2016 at "The Nest" inside the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy at 5:15pm this evening (meeting gets underway at 5:30pm). At tonight's meeting, the KCCI has invited all Mayoral candidates in the up-coming Council elections to give brief talks and then answer questions from the floor. A $10 admission fee applies and everyone is welcome, whether they're KCCI members or not, and whether they own businesses or are just ordinary residents. PS: To help plan the catering, an email RSVP to KCCI secretary Paula Greenwood by February 6 would be greatly appreciated. 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 Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Graham House Community Kitchen The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. 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 Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Club AGM The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the South Burnett Motorcycle Rider Training Centre's main building on the Bunya Highway south-west of town at 7:00pm this evening. All members are encouraged to attend. Yarraman Ladies Bowls Club Meeting The Yarraman Ladies Bowls Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman at 9:00am this morning. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-8389. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 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. February 9 Tuesday Night League Training - Kingaroy Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy After a break for the festive season, the South Burnett Chorale will be resuming their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Public Meeting On Kingaroy Coal Mine - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group will be holding a public information meeting to discuss Moreton Resources' plans to create an open cut coal mine just south of Kingaroy airport at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Representatives from Moreton Resources and Stanwell Corporation have been invited to attend along with Member For Nanango Deb Frecklington, and the general public are invited too. Brazilian Body Tone Workshop - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Brazilian Body Tone Class from 4:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon in their upstairs fitness studio. The class is based on the principles behind the well-known "Brazilian Butt Lift" and while the focus is on your lower body, it will help sculpt and tone your entire body in a fun, enjoyable atmosphere. The class fee is just $7 for PCYC members or $15 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and free lesson are available. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-4380. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed in the old railway station building in Railway Park on Rodney Street will be holding its regular weekly meeting today, kicking off with a cuppa at 10:00am. New members are always welcome. Kingaroy Men's Basketball Sign On Kingaroy Basketball will be holding a sign-on for season 1 of this year's competition at the Kingaroy High School sports auditorium tonight. A and B Grade male players can sign on between 6:00pm and 8:00pm for training and competition, which will start next Tuesday, February 16. Junior basketballers (aged 5 to 16 years, of either sex) should register their interest by phoning 0429-914-586 or by registering online. A muster for Women's Basketball will be held at the same venue and time tomorrow. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. February 10 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 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 No Jab, No Pay Information Session - Kingaroy The Darling Downs West Moreton Public Health Network are inviting GP's, Practice Nurses and Aboriginal health workers to a "No Jab, No Pay" information session today to discuss new regulations affecting immunisations and their patients. The session will be led by Clinical Nurse Josie Crowe, Public Health Nurse Teresa McGorm and Public Health Physician Dr Penny Hutchinson, and it will be held at Kingaroy Hospital's Griffith University Training Room from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm, preceded by a lunch at 11:45am. For catering purposes, an RSVP by February 2 would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by emailing DDWMPHN. South Burnett Dairy Dinner RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can RSVP to attend the annual South Burnett Dairy Dinner being held at Nanango RSL next Wednesday, February 17 (see entry that day for all details). 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. 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. Author Talk - Proston South Burnett author Graham Braddock will be talking about his new book "Operation Gravelrash" at the Proston Library in Blake Street, Proston at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome. 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. 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. Kingaroy Women's Basketball Sign-On Kingaroy Basketball will be holding a sign-on for season 1 of this year's competition at the Kingaroy High School sports auditorium tonight. Female players can sign on between 6:00pm and 8:00pm for training and competition, which will start next Wednesday, February 17. Junior basketballers (aged 5 to 16 years, of either sex) should register their interest by phoning 0429-914-586 or by registering online. 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. 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. 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. 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 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 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. February 11 Makers, Bakers & Growers Markets - Kingaroy Boots & Bulldust will be running the weekly Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406 or Sandy on 0423-830-224. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 2:30pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Thursday Night League Training - Kingaroy Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm. 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 the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666. Nanango Tourism & Development Association Meeting After a brief break for the festive season, the Nanango Tourism & Development Association will be holding its first monthly dinner meeting in the Long Hai Room at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 5:00pm (meeting starts at 5:30pm). The NaTDA aims to assist, foster, instigate or manage any project that could contribute to the advancement of the communities in and around Nanango and represents the interests of the Nanango community, business and tourism operators. All interested people are very welcome to come along and get involved, and the meeting will be followed by dinner at the RSL's bistro. You can obtain more information by phoning Gloria Kirkness on (07) 4163-2848. Kumbia Progress Association Meeting The Kumbia Progress Association will be holding its 2nd Thursday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm tonight, preceded by an optional dinner at the Kumbia Hotel at 6:00pm. The KPA is a relaxed, happy and informal small group and all interested people are very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Secretary Rita on (07) 4164-4130 (a/hrs). MBDA Breakfast Meeting - Murgon The Murgon Business and Development Association will be holding their latest monthly meeting for 2016 at Reflections Coffee Lounge at Shop 3, 115 Lamb Street in Murgon at 6:30am this morning. Breakfast is $15 per head plus coffee, and an RSVP to Margaret on (07) 4168-2922 would be greatly appreciated for catering purposes. All interested people are welcome to attend. February 12 Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm 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 no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. 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. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road 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 Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 3:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Musical Afternoon - Kingaroy A gold coin donation musical afternoon featuring performances by Billie Tadros, and Taromeo country and western singers David, Heather, Conny and Kate will be held at the Kingaroy Senior Cirtizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy (just opposite SuperIGA) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm today. Everyone is welcome! Friday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy After a short break for the festive season, the Endeavour Foundation will be returning to run bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help people with an intellectual disability. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen on (07) 4162-2254 Wheatlands SS Meet'n'Greet Wheatlands State School P&C will be holding a meet'n'greet barbecue from 6:00pm tonight for all school families. This is an opportunity to meet staff and other families withing the school community. Circuit Fitness Class - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Circuit Fitness Class from 4:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon in their upstairs fitness studio. The class provides a great workout that will help increase strength as well as give you great cardio exercise, and the class fee is just $7 for PCYC members or $15 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Nanango State School 150th Anniversary Meet & Greet Nanango State School will be celebrating its 150th Anniversary tonight and tomorrow. Tonight the celebrations will take the form of an Anniversary Meet & Greet at Ringsfield House at 45 Alfred Street in Nanango. Ringsfield is now the home of the original Nanango State School building and guests will be able to inspect it if they like. Tomorrow the school will celebrate with an Anniversary Fair in the school grounds between 9:00am and 1:00pm. More details? Phone Tammy on 0429-632-976. Kingaroy Junior Netball Development Night Kingaroy Junior Netball will be holding their first development night for 2016 at the Kingaroy Netball Courts at the corner of Alford and Fisher Streets, Kingaroy from 4:30pm to 6:00pm this evening. All players are encouraged to attend. Electoral Roll Closes Today The Queensland electoral roll will close at 5:00pm this afternoon. Voters who want to vote in the up-coming Council elections on Saturday, March 19 may need to ensure their electoral roll details are up-to-date if they've moved house (or moved into the area) since the last election. Electoral roll details can be checked online on the Australian Electoral Commission's website. Junior Blue Light Disco - Kingaroy The first Junior Blue Light Disco for 2016 will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 8:30pm this evening. Entry to the Junior Disco is restricted to young people aged 14 and below who can produce their student ID, and in addition to a fun night out tonight's disco will also have some great prizes to be won as well, courtesy of sponsors. Admission is $5 and - as usual - attendees are asked to remember that Blue Light Discos are drug, alcohol, chewing gum and tobacco free and no passouts or early exit will be given without parental permission and/or collection. More details? Contact the Kingaroy police station on (07) 4160-4900 or send them an email. February 13 Nanango State School Anniversary Fair Nanango State School at 39 Drayton Street in Nanango will be celebrating its 150th birthday with an Anniversary Fair in the school's grounds from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. There'll be entertainment, food stalls, memorabilia and merchandise, along with a 150th anniversary commemorative book. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Tammy on 0429-632-976. South Burnett Saints AFL Sign On Day The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their second (and final) sign on day at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. The Saints are looking for players for their men's, women's and junior squads for the 2016 competition, and all ages are acceptable. Nanango Stamp Club Meeting The Nanango Stamp Club will be holding its second Saturday monthly meeting at Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango (a new venue for the meetings) from 10:00am onwards this morning, followed by a social lunch. The club is the South Burnett's sole affiliated member of the Queensland Philatelic Council and promotes the hobby of stamp collecting in our region. It meets on the second Saturday morning of each month (except December), and anyone interested in stamp collecting is very welcome to come along for a fun morning out with fellow collectors. More details? Phone Cornelia on (07) 4169-0256. 2016 Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition The 26th annual Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition will be held at Boondooma Dam this weekend, commencing at 5:00am this morning and concluding at around lunchtime tomorrow. The event - organised by the Boondooma Dam Fish Stocking Association in conjunction with a bevy of sponsors - will have adult and junior sections and numerous cash prizes for each weigh-in period. A licensed bar, BBQ and food and drink stalls will be operating for the duration and accommodation for competitors is available at the adjoining Lake Boondooma Tourist Park. Competition entry fees are $20 for adults and $5 for children and all competitors will need to have a Stocked Impoundment Permit to take part. Last year hundreds of keen anglers wet their lines for a share of the $4,500 prize-monies and large numbers of an campers packed the dam's camping grounds. This year organisers expect similar numbers or higher. More details and/or nominations? Phone John on (0427) 112-477 or send him an email. Want on-site accommodation? Then phone the Lake Boondooma Tourist Park on (07) 4168-9694 or email them. Sarturday Lawn Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be holding their Annual General Meeting this morning, followed by a social game of lawn bowls from 12:00 noon. Play will take the form of one game of 18 ends with 3 bowls per player, and a snack break provided by club after the first nine ends. Green fees are $10 per player and everyone is welcome. Kickboxing Tournament - Kingaroy A K1 Pro-Am Kickboxing Tournament featuring the Oceanic Title Contest will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy this evening. The Tournament will feature some of Australia's leading male and female kickboxers and it should be an action-packed night for fight fans. Doors open at 5:30pm and general admission is $35, or $50 for a ringside seat. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the nearby Commercial Hotel, or by phoning 1300-854-542. Afterwards there'll be an after-party for the fighters and their fans at the Commercial Hotel, too. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Nanango Races Valentine's Day Meeting The Nanango Race Club will be holding their annual Valentine's Day Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of Nanango from 10:00am to around 5:00pm today - one day ahead of Valentines Day because country racing always leads the way. Today's races will have a "Pandemonium Pink" theme and everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best pink outfits and/or accessories to be in the running for some great Moffatdale Ridge Fashions Of The Field prizes. The race club's popular Pink Champagne Bar will be serving up platters all day if you fancy a bite; a licensed bar and BBQ will be operating under the extended covered area; the race club canteen will be open for sit-down dining; children will be well catered for with face-painting and ice creams; and there'll be plenty of bookmakers and an on-course tote available in the betting ring to take your wagers. Patrons can also enter a competition to win a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for two to the value of $70 at the Copper Country Motel and Restaurant. A lot of people like to use the February meeting for relaxed summertime get-togethers, and you're welcome to picnic on the lawns or even bring your own marquee if you like. This will be a 5-race meeting and buses will be running to the races from Kingaroy's Glendon Street Bus Depot (12:00 noon) and the Nanango RSL at 12:30pm. The meeting usually gets into full swing around 1:00pm but gates will open at 10:00am so go-getters can get a head start on that all-important socialising. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for pensioners (under-15s are free). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4163-2346 or email her. Yarraman Markets The Yarraman Progress Association's Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today (ie opposite Bendigo Bank). The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls, and are held on the second Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282 Roses For Riley Family Fun Day - Wondai A Roses For Riley Family Fun Day will be held at the Wondai Soccer Grounds just north of town on the Bunya Highway from 9:30am to around 2:00pm today. The event is a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis Queensland and it will feature food stalls, a jumping castle, balloon art, face painting, arts and crafts, old fashioned games and more. Everyone is welcome! 8th Annual Reef & Beef Extravaganza - Ironpot The 8th annual Reef & Beef Extravaganza will be held at Ironpot Hall in Ironpot from 5:30pm onwards this evening. This all-you-can-eat event will offer guests as many prawns, oysters, Moreton Bay bugs, scallops, whole cooked Red Emperor and pan-fried reef fish fillets, rib steaks and BBQ rib fillet steaks as they can pack in, along with salads, vegies and dessert. There'll also be a licensed bar operating too - so no BYO - plus live entertainment from several local performers. It's been a year since Ironpot last digested a Reef & Beef Night but it'll be a fantastic event (as it always is). And if you'd rather be driven than drive the 55km from town, there'll be a bus running from Kingaroy's Glendon Street bus depot at 4:30pm for a small extra $5 fee. Reef & Beef tickets are $70 per head for adults, $45 for high school students and $20 for primary school students and you can book them by phoning Sonya on 0428-648-142 or Hook on 0428-648-244, or by emailing them. Be quick, though! Numbers for this popular community fund-raiser have risen every year (from 140 in 2009 to more than 300 last year) and places are limited. You can also read more about what last year's Reef & Beef was like - and see pictures - on our website. February 14 Murgon CBD Markets The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets offer locally-made crafts, foods and produce and are always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stall-holders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Richie on (07) 4168-1915 or Joan (07) 4168-6116. Goodchild Shield Final The final of this season's Goodchild Shield cricket competition will be played at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy today. The South Burnett XI (aka the Bush Pigs) will be taking on Gympie, and you can read more about this on our website. Valentines Day Buffet - Kingaroy Singh's Royal Cuisine at 30 Alford Street in Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) will be hosting a Valentine's Day Buffet from 11:00am this morning. More details? Phone the restaurant on (07) 4162-2990. Timbertown Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 An Afternoon With Vocal Mayhem - Kingaroy South Burnett men's choir Vocal Mayhem will be performing an afternoon concert of love songs specially chosen for Valentines Day at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy (directly opposite SuperIGA) from 2:00pm to around 4:30pm, followed by afternoon tea. Admission is $10 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Kendall on 0418-981-526. Kilkivan Markets The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Valentines Day Lunch At Lyrics Lyrics fine dining restaurant at The Bunyas in Dandabah will be holding a special Valentine's Day Lunch from 11.30am to 2:00pm today. Guests can enjoy a sumptuous 3-course meal with champagne on arrival for $70 per person. Bookings are essential, though, and you can make one by phoning (07) 4668-3131 or by email. February 15 Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Graham House Community Kitchen The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 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. Parent Information Night - Nanango Boys educator Greg Griffiths will be holding a Parent Information Night at Nanango State High's school hall in Elk Street from 6:00pm to 8:30pm this evening. The event is aimed at parents who may be concerned that their son isn't reaching his full potential, but everyone is welcome. 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 Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 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 Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 February 16 Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Tuesday Night League Training - Kingaroy Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed in the old railway station building in Railway Park on Rodney Street will be holding its regular weekly meeting today, kicking off with a cuppa at 10:00am. New members are always welcome. Totally And Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association AGM - Kingaroy The Totally And Permanently Disabled Soldiers Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at Kingaroy RSL Club in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 11:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome to attend. Kingaroy Photographic Club The Kingaroy Photographic Club will be holding its 3rd Tuesday of the month meeting inside Kingaroy State High School's Community Room from 6:30pm this evening (access is via the Markwell Street bus parking area. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and free lesson are available. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-4380. Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 Council Candidate Nominations Close People who intend to stand as a candidate in the up-coming Council elections on Saturday, March 19 have until 12 noon today to get their nomination in. Nominations can also be made online through the Electoral Commission of Queensland's website. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their AGM at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy at 6:30pm tonight, followed by their regular Tuesday evening practice session from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Brazilian Body Tone Workshop - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Brazilian Body Tone Class from 4:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon in their upstairs fitness studio. The class is based on the principles behind the well-known "Brazilian Butt Lift" and while the focus is on your lower body, it will help sculpt and tone your entire body in a fun, enjoyable atmosphere. The class fee is just $7 for PCYC members or $15 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Tuesday Night Basketball - Kingaroy The Tuesday night men's basketball competition will be running at the Kingaroy High School sports auditorium from 4:30pm onwards this evening. Five A-grade and six B-grade sides will battle it out, and spectators are very welcome. February 17 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 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. 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. Nanango Art Society AGM The Nanango Art Society will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Winds Of Change Art Gallery at 8 George Street, Nanango at 5:30pm this evening. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Gallery on 0409-060-315. Kingaroy Carers Group Meeting The Kingaroy Carers Group will be holding their regular third Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy RSL's Function Room in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 10:30am to 12:30pm this morning. The group is open to anyone who acts as a carer. It's designed to provide a social and networking outlet for carers, who often find themselves isolated by their role. The group provides coffee, cake, companionship, support and information and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Care for Carers team on (07) 4150 1900 or email them. 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. 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. 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. Graham House Community Garden - Murgon The Graham House Community Garden group will be meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The group tends a community garden and meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during school terms. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more information by phoning Kerry on (07) 4169-8400 or by emailing her. 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 Council Elections Ballot Draw The ballot draw for the Council elections that will be held on Saturday, March 19 will be made at 10:00am this morning. The draw will determine the order in which candidate names appear on ballot papers. 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 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 Blackbutt Camera Club Meeting The Blackbutt Camera Club will be holding a meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 4:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month except December and January. The first Wednesday is devoted to practical photography (bring your own camera and equipment) and the third Wednesday to a review of those images and talks and tips on software (bring your laptop), followed by a committee meeting at 7:00pm. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Annette on (07) 4163-0148 or send her an email. South Burnett Dairy Dinner - Nanango The annual South Burnett Dairy Dinner will be held at Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 6:30pm until late tonight (dinner starts at 7:00pm). This year's dinner is being hosted by Subtropical Dairy and is supported by Parmalat, Norco, Lion, Rabobank, Feed Central, DHA Rural, BEC Food Solutions and Dreamtime Resorts. Tickets to the dinner are $25 per head, or complimentary for dairy farmers, their families and staff. But for catering purposes, tickets need to be booked by Wednesday, February 10. You can find out more details and/or make a booking by contacting Belinda on 0423-003-638 or by emailing her 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. February 18 Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website. Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group The Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group will be holding a meeting at Graham House at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group is open to anyone interested in learning spinning, weaving or dyeing and it meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. More details? Phone Enid on (07) 4168-2614, Judy on (07) 4168-4634 or Judith on (07) 4168-5698. 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 the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Makers, Bakers & Growers Markets - Kingaroy Boots & Bulldust will be running the weekly Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett and surrounding areas, along with great hand-crafted pizzas, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406 or Sandy on 0423-830-224. Kumbia Kindergarten AGM The Kumbia Kindergarten will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Kindy in Gordon Street, Kumbia at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 2:30pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. 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, organisation 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. Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting 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. Thursday Night League Training - Kingaroy Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm. February 19 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. Circuit Fitness Class - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Circuit Fitness Class from 4:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon in their upstairs fitness studio. The class provides a great workout that will help increase strength as well as give you great cardio exercise, and the class fee is just $7 for PCYC members or $15 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm 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 no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Portrait Photography Workshop - Murgon A free portrait photography workshop led by Brad from ABC Open will be held at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street in Murgon from 8:30am to 10:00am this morning. Brad will be providing tips and hints for people who'd like to take part in the QRRRWN's upcoming Barambah branch photographic exhibition for International Women's Day (though it's not essential you attend this workshop to participate in the exhibition). Everyone is welcome! Friday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy After a short break for the festive season, the Endeavour Foundation will be returning to run bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help people with an intellectual disability. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen on (07) 4162-2254 Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 3:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Too Ezy - Murgon Popular local duo Too Ezy will be performing at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-1819. Burrandowan Campdraft The South Burnett's 2016 campdrafting season will kick off today with the first day of the three-day Burrandowan Campdraft, which will be held at the Burrandowan race track at Burra Burri Road in Burrandowan, about 75km west of Kingaroy. Today's action will get underway at 9:00am with competitors 1 to 160 competing in the Maiden; and this will be followed in the afternoon by competitors 201 to 413 competing in the Hugh Downes Memorial Novice. A bar and canteen will be operating in the grounds; there'll be free bush camping available; and admission is 100% free for spectators. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Cath on 0427-582-474. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Pink Stumps Night Bowls - Wondai South Burnett lawn bowlers - and everyone else who'd like to help a worthy cause - are invited to attend the Wondai Bowls Club's Pink Stumps Night Bowls competition, which will kick off with a BBQ dinner at 6:00pm, and be followed by night bowls matches from 7:00pm. This event is a fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation, which uses public donations to place McGrath Breast Care Nurses in communities right across Australia. It's open to bowlers and non-bowlers alike - just bring soft-soled shoes, thongs or go barefoot. There'll be raffles and prizes galore to be had, and the $15 admission includes dinner. More details? Phone Chrissy on 0429-689-100. PS: If you're new to the area, the Wondai Bowls Club is located near the Wondai Sportsgrounds, and the entrance is off the Bunya Highway just north of Wondai's CBD. Blue Light Skate Night - Nanango It's skate night tonight at the Nanango Blue Light in George Street, Nanango. $5 entry, fully supervised, food & drinks available at the canteen, lucky door prizes and heaps of games. Volunteers also wanted! For more info just drop in tonight or phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Kingaroy Junior Netball Development Night Kingaroy Junior Netball will be holding their second development night for 2016 at the Kingaroy Netball Courts at the corner of Alford and Fisher Streets, Kingaroy from 4:30pm to 6:00pm this evening. All players are encouraged to attend. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road 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 Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Cattle Handling & Judging School - Nanango The Australian Brahmousin Society will be holding the first day of their annual 3-day Cattle Handling & Judging School at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from early this morning right through until late this afternoon. The school is open to people of all ages and is TAFE Qld accredited (participants 15 years of age and over are eligible to receive certificates for courses; those under 15 years will receive a certificate of recognition for their participation). The School would be particularly useful for anyone who wants to make a career in the cattle industry. More details? Phone Steve on (07) 4164-2311 February 20 Seafood Smorgasbord - Wondai Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding another of their popular monthly all-you-can-eat Seafood Buffets from 6:30pm this evening (dinner starts at 7:00pm). The Buffet features all your favourite seafoods fresh from the trawlers, as well as non-seafood dishes, desserts, tea and coffee. Cost is $35 per head (BYO) and since these dinners are nearly always a sell-out, bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5744 Nanango Stags JRL Sign On Day The Nanango Stags Junior Rugby League Club will be holding their 2016 Sign On day at the Nanango Stags footy grounds off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of the CBD from 10:00am12:00 noon this morning. New players are always welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Warwick on 0427-064-706. Rugby League - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club will be holding a special weekend for rugby league fans at their clubhouse at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy today and tomorrow. Some of the best junior rugby league footballers in Queensland will be on show when they play pre-season trial games for the Cyril Connell and Mal Meninga competitions. Today, the action will kick off at 1:00pm when Central Crows play Norths Devils in an U16s Cyril Connell match. This will be followed at 3:00pm by the U18s Central Crows and Norths Devils battling it out in the Mal Meninga competition. Then at 5:00pm, a South Burnett Invitational side will play Norths Devils to see who's boss. A bar and canteen will be operating all day, and admission to the grounds is $5.00. Note: Late last year eight junior South Burnett league players earned selection for either the Crows’ U16 or U18 squads, so there should be some familiar faces on the field. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Little Shop Of Horrors Screening - Nanango Peopled intending to take part in the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's 2016 production of "Little Shop Of Horrors" who've never seen the film are invited to come view a screening of it at Sue and Phil Cox's house at 49 Hohnke Road in South Nanango this evening. Sue and Phil will be hosting a wood-fired pizza evening - just BYO chair, sauces and toppings - and apart from seeing the film, the evening is also a good way to meet the directors and production team and spend some quality time with fellow cast members. More details? Phone 0429-637-130. BVRT Sunset n' Moonlight Ride n' Dine - Esk Here's something different! The Brisbane Valley Rail Trail group will be holding their second BVRT Sunset n' Moonlight Ride n' Dine cycling and dining experience this afternoon and evening between Esk and Toogoolawah, a round trip of 36km. Guests at this event should meet up at Pipeliner Park in Highland St, Esk at 4:00pm before they ride off into the sunset towards Toogoolawah along the Rail Trail. At Toogoolawah Railway Station they can enjoy champagne and canapes catered by Toogoolawah and District History Group ($10), along with a possible side visit to town's the new art gallery, subject to negotiation with Somerset Regional Council. After this, guests will cycle back to Esk in the moonlight, pausing at the Coal Creek shelter for a spot of star gazing, before arriving back in Esk around 8:00pm for a $35 dinner at the famous Nash Cafe, where non-cycling partners and friends are very welcome to join in. There is a $10 admin fee for the ride (which doesn't apply to non-cyclists) and a $35 fee for the dinner, and everyone who takes part in the ride does so at their own risk. You can RSVP to the group's Facebook page or by email. 6th Annual Windera Music Muster Windera State School P&C will be holding their sixth annual Windera Music Muster at the school's leafy grounds on the Murgon-Gayndah Road from 1:00pm until around 12:00 midnight tonight. The event will feature well-known country music artists Alice Benfer, Amber Goldsmith, Bob Hunt and Kerry Kennedy and Double Barrel amongst many others. This open air concert is a fundraiser for the school's P&C to help them purchase resources for the kids, and there'll also be a licensed bar, children's rides, great food and market stalls on the grounds. If you enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening of great music, good company and yummy food this is a great late-summer event you simply shouldn't miss. Admission is $15 for adults and $5 for high school students (primary school and below are free). Everyone's welcome, and you can obtain more details and/or book a $10 unpowered campsite if you want to stay over or a $20 market stall site by phoning 0487-675-253. You can also read more about what last year's Muster was like (and see photos) on our website. Cattle Handling & Judging School - Nanango The Australian Brahmousin Society will be holding the second day of their annual 3-day Cattle Handling & Judging School at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from early this morning right through until late this afternoon. The school is open to people of all ages and is TAFE Qld accredited (participants 15 years of age and over are eligible to receive certificates for courses; those under 15 years will receive a certificate of recognition for their participation). The School would be particularly useful for anyone who wants to make a career in the cattle industry. More details? Phone Steve on (07) 4164-2311 Cooyar Show After a surprise eleventh hour cancellation last year due to Cyclone Marcia, the 67th Annual Cooyar Show will be making a welcome return to the Cooyar Showgrounds at Rangemore Road in Cooyar from 8:00am this morning through until very late tonight. The Cooyar Show marks the start of the South Burnett's agricultural show season and it's always a really great family day out. This year's Grand Parade will run at 12:15pm and the Show will be officially opened at 12:30pm by Anne Woodrow from Bendigo Community Bank. As well as all the usual highlights including pavilion exhibits, stud beef cattle and Sideshow Alley, there’ll also be a Ute Muster, a fun Smash Up Derby, a Lumberjack Show, beef Young Judges & Paraders competitions, ring events and chainsawing. And in the evening there’ll be live music, a giant fireworks display and the ever-popular Cooyar Bull Ride. Entry to this year's Cooyar Show is still just $20 for adults and $5 for high school students (primary school aged children are free) and everyone is welcome along! For more information and/or show schedules, phone Show secretary Sue on (07) 4692-6200 or the Show Society's office (on Show day only) on (07) 4692-6281, or visit the Show's website. Burrandowan Campdraft The first campdraft of the South Burnett's 2016 campdrafting season will continue today with the second day of the three-day Burrandowan Campdraft, which will be held at the Burrandowan race track at Burra Burri Road in Burrandowan, about 75km west of Kingaroy. Today's action will get underway at 5:30am with competitors 161 to 338 competing in the Maiden. This will be followed in the afternoon by competitors 1 to 200 competing in the Hugh Downes Memorial Novice; and then a Restricted Open; and then the finals. A bar and canteen will be operating in the grounds; there'll be free bush camping available; and admission is 100% free for spectators. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Cath on 0427-582-474. Brain Fitness For Healthy Bodies - Kingaroy Would you like to learn how to improve your memory? Reduce stress and worry? Sleep better? Improve your total health? Neuroscientist Professor Selena Bartlett and education specialist Sheryl Batchelor will be holding a series of practical, interactive workshops in the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 12:30pm today. The initial workshop will teach you how to work effectively with others and manage your emotions - essential kills for the 21st century - and after this, there'll be a choice of two separate workshops: one on weight management and stress reduction; and the other on improving learning outcomes for your children (you choose which one you want to attend). Course fees are $75 per person and you can RSVP by phoning Tina on 0417-010-292 or by emailing her. February 21 Nanango RSL Sub-Branch Meeting The Nanango RSL Sub-Branch will be holding its monthly meeting at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 1:00pm this afternoon. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Darryl on 0466-313-685. South Burnett Arts Meeting - Booie South Burnett Arts will be holding its first meeting for 2016 at Cranes Winery in Haydens Road, Booie at 1:00pm this afternoon. South Burnett Arts exists to promote the development of the arts in the South Burnett, and new members are always welcome. Kilkivan Markets The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Cattle Handling & Judging School - Nanango The Australian Brahmousin Society will be holding the final day of their annual 3-day Cattle Handling & Judging School at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from early this morning right through until late this afternoon. The school is open to people of all ages and is TAFE Qld accredited (participants 15 years of age and over are eligible to receive certificates for courses; those under 15 years will receive a certificate of recognition for their participation). The School would be particularly useful for anyone who wants to make a career in the cattle industry. More details? Phone Steve on (07) 4164-2311 Blackbutt Lions Country Markets The Blackbutt Lions Country Markets - run on the third Sunday of every month - will be held next to the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00am until around mid-day today. The markets offer a wide range of locally produced arts, crafts and and freshly harvested foodstuffs and everyone is welcome along! Timbertown Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 Burrandowan Campdraft The first campdraft of the South Burnett's 2016 campdrafting season will conclude today with the final day of the three-day Burrandowan Campdraft, which will be held at the Burrandowan race track at Burra Burri Road in Burrandowan, about 75km west of Kingaroy. Today's action will get underway at 6:00am with competitors taking part in the first round of the Open. This will be followed by Junior and Juvenile events, before things wrap up in the early afternoon with the second round of the Open, and then the final. A bar and canteen will be operating in the grounds; there'll be free bush camping available; and admission is 100% free for spectators. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Cath on 0427-582-474. Rugby League - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Rugby League Football Club will be holding the second (and final) day of a special weekend for rugby league fans at their clubhouse at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy today. Some of the best junior rugby league footballers in Queensland will be on show to play pre-season trial games for the Cyril Connell and Mal Meninga competitions. Today, the action will kick off at 10:30am when Central Crows play the Toowoomba Clydesdales in an U16s Cyril Connell match. This will be followed at noon by a clash between the U18s sides of both teams. A bar and canteen will be operating too, and all league fans are very welcome! Note: Late last year eight junior South Burnett league players earned selection for either the Crows’ U16 or U18 squads, so there should be some familiar faces on the field. Kumbia Bush Poet's Dinner RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can RSVP to get tickets to the Bush Poet's Dinner being held at the Kumbia Sportsgrounds next Saturday night, February 27 (see entry that day for all details). February 22 Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Wine & Food In The Park Meeting - Kingaroy The Wine & Food In The Park Festival Committee will be holding their latest planning meeting for the 2016 Festival (which will be held at Memorial Park in Kingaroy on Saturday, 12 March) at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy at 5:30pm this evening. Anyone who'd like to get involved in this popular annual festival is very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899. 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 Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Julie Timms RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can RSVP to attend a celebration of Julie Timms' 25 years of service to the Nanango & District Kindergarten on Wednesday, March 2 (see entry that day for all details). Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group The Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Heather on (07) 4164-4258. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Timbertowns Touch Footy - Blackbutt The Blackbutt-Yarraman Rugby League Club willbe running a touch football competition at the Blackbutt rugby league grounds (ie Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval) this eveninbg, with Juniors (aged 5-14 years) kicking off at 5:00pm followed by Opens (men's, women's and mixed teams) at 6:00pm. This is a six-a-side competition and cost is $5 per person per game. Food and drinks will be available at the ground. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Proston QCWA Crafts Group Meeting The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular twice-monthly meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Judith on (07) 4168-9540. Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. 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. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 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 Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Graham House Community Kitchen The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. February 23 Tuesday Night Basketball - Kingaroy The Tuesday night men's basketball competition will be running at the Kingaroy High School sports auditorium from 4:30pm onwards this evening. Five A-grade and six B-grade sides will battle it out, and spectators are very welcome. Tonight in A-Grade, Dream Crushers will play Raptors at 6:00pm; Dream Crushers will return to play Blue Team at 7:00pm; and then Thunder will play Stingers at 8:00pm. Spectators are very welcome! QCWA Kumbia Branch Meeting And Get-Together After a short break for the Festive Season, the QCWA Kumbia Branch in Bell Street will be opening its doors at 9.00am this morning for a cuppa, followed by its first monthly meeting for 2016 at 9:30am. After this formality has been attended to, though, members focus on friendship and fun through sharing their skills in traditional and contemporary art and handcraft activities for the remainder of the morning and into the afternoon. Members, non-members and new members are all very welcome! More details? Phone president Catherine Woodham on 0403-616-564. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and free lesson are available. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-4380. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed in the old railway station building in Railway Park on Rodney Street will be holding its regular weekly meeting today, kicking off with a cuppa at 10:00am. New members are always welcome. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Tuesday Night League Training - Kingaroy Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm. Brazilian Body Tone Workshop - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Brazilian Body Tone Class from 4:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon in their upstairs fitness studio. The class is based on the principles behind the well-known "Brazilian Butt Lift" and while the focus is on your lower body, it will help sculpt and tone your entire body in a fun, enjoyable atmosphere. The class fee is just $7 for PCYC members or $15 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. South Burnett TAG Meeting - Ironpot The Southern Queensland Country regional tourism board will be holding a Tourism Advisory Group (TAG) meeting at Mulanah Gardens at 736 Deep Creek Road in Ironpot at 4:30pm this afternoon. The purpose of the meeting is to update South Burnett tourism operators on the RTO's marketing plans for the up-coming Autumn season, and all local tourism operators are very welcome to attend. Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 February 24 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. 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 Burnett Birdkeepers Meeting - Nanango The Burnett Birdkeepers Association will be holding their monthly meeting at the Les Fogg Pavilion inside the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening. The Association meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month and most meetings usually feature a guest speaker talking about a particular breed or other matters of interest to birdkeepers. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-1668. 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. 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 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. Burrumbuttock Golf & Bowls Day RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book a place to play golf or bowls at this Saturday's Burrumbuttock Golf & Bowls Day in Murgon (see Saturday's entry for all details). 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. Kingaroy Junior Redbacks Committee Meeting CANCELLED The Kingaroy Junior Redbacks junior soccer club will be meeting at their clubhouse in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Anita on 0407-297-707 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 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. 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. February 25 Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666. 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 the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Proston Show Society Meeting The Proston Show Society will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Proston Showgrounds at 7:00pm tonight. Show Society membership is just $12 a year for adults and $7 a year for junior members (12 to 18 years) and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Glenda on 0423-612-971 or send her an email. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting 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. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 2:30pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Thursday Night Junior AFL Training - Kingaroy The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding junior training for boys and girls aged 11 to 17 at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 4:30pm this afternoon. New players are always welcome! Kumbia QCWA Meeting & Get-Together The QCWA Kumbia Branch in Bell Street will open its doors at 9.00am this morning for a cuppa, followed by a branch meeting at 9:30am. After this formality has been attended to, though, members will focus on friendship and fun through sharing their skills in traditional and contemporary art and handcraft activities for the remainder of the morning and into the afternoon. Members, non-members and new members are all very welcome! More details? Phone president Catherine Woodham on 0403-616-564. Note: The Kumbia branch meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from February to November. Too Cool For School Disco - Nanango St Patrick's Primary School at 16 Alfred Street, Nanango will be holding a "Too Cool For School Disco" in the school's hall from 5:30pm to 7:00pm this evening. Admission is $5 and all St Patrick's students are welcome. 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, organisation 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. Makers, Bakers & Growers Markets - Kingaroy Boots & Bulldust will be running the weekly Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406 or Sandy on 0423-830-224. Thursday Night League Training - Kingaroy Training for Kingaroy Red Ants U16, U18 and A Grade players will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. U16s and U18s start training at 5:30pm, and A grade players at 6:00pm. NaTDA Meet The Candidates Public Meeting - Nanango The Nanango Tourism and Development Association (NaTDA) will be holding a "Meet The Candidates" night at Taras Hall next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. All Mayoral and Divisional candidates for Divisions 1 and 2 have been invited to attend, and each one will talk for 3 to 5 minutes to explain why they think they deserve to be elected as South Burnett Mayor or a Councillor on March 19, after which the floor will be thrown open for questions. The forum is free and NaTDA will be providing finger foods, tea and coffee. Other drinks can be purchased at the RSL's bar. Everyone is welcome! Note: This is the second official election forum held in the region, and follows on from the KCCI Mayoral Forum held in Kingaroy on February 8. February 26 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. Friday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy After a short break for the festive season, the Endeavour Foundation will be returning to run bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help people with an intellectual disability. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen on (07) 4162-2254 International Women's Day Charity Dinner RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book tickets for the Kingaroy Quota Club's International Women's Day Dinner being held in Kingaroy on Saturday, March 5 (see entry that day for all details). St John's Starry Starry Trivia Night RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book tickets for St John's Starry Starry Trivia Night which will be held next Friday night, March 4 (see entry that day for all details). Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm 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 no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Circuit Fitness Class - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Circuit Fitness Class from 4:30pm to 5:30pm this afternoon in their upstairs fitness studio. The class provides a great workout that will help increase strength as well as give you great cardio exercise, and the class fee is just $7 for PCYC members or $15 for non-members. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Asbestos Related Disease Information Session RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can RSVP to attend an Asbestos Related Disease Information Session being held at Kingaroy RSL on Wednesday, March 2 (see entry that day for all details. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Heritage House Dinner - Yarraman After a brief break for the Festive Season, Heritage House in Millar Street, Yarraman will be resuming their popular monthly dinners at 6:00pm tonight. Bookings? Phone Heritage House on (07) 4163-8111. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road 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 Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Kumbia Kids Tropical Party A Kumbia Kids Tropical Party for children aged to 13 years will be held at the Kumbia Hotel in Bell Street from 5:30pm to 7:30pm this evening, followed by Kids Karaoke until 8:30pm. Children should dress up in a beach theme, and entry is $5. More details from the hotel on (07) 4164-4111. Kingaroy Junior Netball Development Night Kingaroy Junior Netball will be holding their third development night for 2016 at the Kingaroy Netball Courts at the corner of Alford and Fisher Streets, Kingaroy from 4:30pm to 6:00pm this evening. All players are encouraged to attend. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 3:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. February 27 Neighbours Garage Sale - Wondai Love garage sales? A Neighbours Garage Sale will be held at 52 Kent Street in Wondai from 7:00am to around 2:00pm today (just head towards the Wondai race course and turn right - there's plenty of parking). There'll be many items up for grabs at bargain prices in this combined sale including clothes, kitchen equipment, electronics, baby gear, tools, toys, plants and more - but the best items will probably go early, so best not sleep in! Everyone is welcome to come and browse, and you can obtain more details by phoning Natalie on 0427-031-279. It's A Bit Of This and A Bit Of That - Wondai Here's something different! The Hivesville QCWA will be presenting "It's a Bit of This and a Bit of That" at the Wondai Digger's Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 12:30pm today (the event itself gets underway at 1:00pm). Award winning country music singer Robert Early will compere the event and entertain throughout the afternoon. Special guest speaker Glen White from Chinchilli Pty. Ltd. who grows, processes and markets chilli sauces, jams and salt will give an informed talk about the trials and tribulations of starting such a venture. There will also be a silent auction (so bring your money to bid) and a fashion parade with clothes from Target Murgon. And if that wasn't enough, there'll also be a raffle; a sales table of pre-loved items; and a great afternoon tea to boot. Admission is just $5 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Shelley on 0427-682-709. CROW-FM Open Day - Wondai Have you ever wondered how a radio station works? Ever wondered what a radio control panel looks like? Then wonder no more! Community radio station CROW-FM 90.7 will be holding an Open Day at their studio on the roundabout at Wondai from 7:00am to 10:00am this morning, and everyone is welcome to come along, inspect the building and facilities, meet CROW-FM's staff and then chow down on a breakfast sausage sizzle cooked by well-known breakfast announcer Chris "Corky" Corcoran, ably assisted by afternoon presenter Shaz Birkett. More details? Phone CROW-FM on (07) 4169-0700. Burrumbuttock Golf & Bowls Day - Murgon A Burrumbuttock Golf & Bowls Day will be held at the Murgon Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south of town (if you're a golfer) and the Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street (if you're a bowler) all day today to help raise funds for another Burrumbuttock Hay Run to take hay to drought-stricken farmers in western Queensland next month. Both events will be offering lunches at noon, raffles and an auction in the afternoon, then dinner at 6:00pm followed by live entertainment at the golf club. Green fees for either golf or bowls are $15, which includes a game of golf or bowls plus a burger, but to plan the catering names need to be in by Wednesday, February 24 (phone Paul on 0419-720-310 to book your place). In late afternoon, popular local performers Amber Goldsmith and Amanda Faulkkner will be taking to the stage at the Murgon Golf Club from 4:30pm to 6:30pm; and the Golf Club will be firing up the BBQ and offering $5 burgers for dinner from 6:00pm. After this, local band Deal'n will be providing more great entertainment from 7:30pm until late. Burrumbuttock Hay Runner Brendan 'Bumpa' Farrell will also be putting in an appearance at today's event, and a free bus will be leaving the Golden Spurs Hotel in Blake Street, Proston at 11:00am. There'll also be a free shuttle bus between Murgon Bowls Club and the Murgon Golf Club running at 5:30pm. More details? Phone Paul on 0419-720-310 or Kristy on 0429-683-121. Queen Of Hearts Morning Tea - Proston The Proston Show Society will be hosting a "Queen Of Hearts Morning Tea" at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston this morning as a curtain-raiser for the up-coming Proston Show on March 4-5. Today's gold coin donation morning tea will kick off at 9:00am, and all guests are encouraged to create and wear a Queen Of Hearts-themed mask or headwear. There'll be two prizes for the best masks (one for children under 14, another for anyone over 14) and a third prize for the best headwear. Everyone is welcome! Cooyar Campdraft A one-day campdraft will be held at the Cooyar Showgrounds just west of Cooyar from early this morning until late this afternoon. About 300 riders have registered for this year's event and you can expect to see a lot of great campdrafting action. Admission is 100% free for spectators. NRL Education Weekend An NRL Education Weekend for the region's coaches, referees, first aid officers (level 1) and club committee members that they need to complete to get fully accredited will be held in the South Burnett today. This will be the only education weekend held in the region this year, and to get involved you need to register online. Bush Poet's Dinner - Kumbia Here's something different! If you're a fan of bush poetry, then get along to the Kumbia Progress Association's biannual Bush Poetry Dinner, which will be held at the Kumbia Sportsground Lunch Room from 6:00pm to around 9:00pm tonight (entry to the Showgrounds can be made via the Kumbia-Brooklands Road or from Bell Street). Invited, renowned bush poets will keep you in stitches and there will be a delicious two course dinner lovingly prepared by the KPA's cooks (BYO beer or wine). Tickets are just $20, but to assist with catering bookings by February 21 are essential. You can make one by phoning Steph on (07) 4164-4014 or 0419-649-226, or Rita on (07) 4164-4130 (ahrs). Wondai Country Markets Gosh! It's just all go in Wondai today! The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and special hand-made treasures from local artisans available from the Gallery's "Studio" building just a short stroll across the park. The Wondai Kindergarten's BBQs will also be firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts to early bargain hunters. New stallholders are always very welcome (stall fees range from $10 with power and water available, if needed) and you can obtain more details by phoning the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or by emailing them. Great Summer Art Sale Auction - Kingaroy Looking for some great art at a bargain price? The Kingaroy Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy (just opposite the peanut silos) will be auctioning off any unsold works from their Great Summer Art Sale at 1:00pm today. The Summer Sale opened with 140 works from 36 well-known South Burnett artists, and has been running at the Gallery all February. Any works that remain unsold will be going under the hammer today (though bidders should note that some items will have reserves). Signal Flares BBQ For The Homeless - Cherbourg A Signal Flares BBQ For The Homeless and People In Need will be held at Hegarty Park in Cherbourg from 10:00am1:00pm today. There'll be free food, clothes, toiletries and more for the homeless or those doing it tough. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 South Burnett Soccer Sevens - Kingaroy The 34th annual Evolution Solar South Burnett Soccer Sevens will be held at the Kingaroy Soccer Grounds in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy all this weekend. This giant pre-season carnival - run by the South Burnett Senior Soccer Association - attracts teams from all over south-east Queensland and is one of the region's major annual sporting events. This year organisers expect there'll be upwards of 44 mens and womens teams competing for more than $2,000 in prize monies and locals are also very welcome to form a team and join in! Today's games will get underway at around 10:00am and will run to about 5:00pm. Admission to the Soccer Sevens is 100% free for spectators and there'll be a licensed bar, BBQ, coffee van and canteen operating at the grounds too. The carnival will conclude with finals matches tomorrow. You can read more about it on this page of our website. February 28 Maidenwell Markets If you're heading up to the Bunya Mountains today, go via Maidenwell and you can browse the Maidenwell Car Boot Sales And Market Stalls at the Maidenwell Sportsgrounds (just next to the Rural Fire Brigade HQ in the heart of town) between 8:00am and 12:00 noon. These markets offer car boot sales plus a variety of market stalls selling various goods and wares including wood fired pizza, fruit and veg, plants, jams and pickles, cakes, bric-a-brac, books and second hand goodies, crafts and lots more (even face painting for children). Stallholder/Car boot fees are just $10 each, payable on day, and all proceeds go to the Maidenwell Community Group for the development of the township. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Robyn on 0423-032-080. South Burnett Orchid Society Meeting The South Burnett Orchid Society will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the South Burnett Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm onwards this aftenoon. The Society exists for orchid enthusiasts of all skill levels and meets on the last Sunday of every month except December. New members and visitors are always very welcome. More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4168-1695 (ahrs) or Gary on (07) 4162-8404 (ahrs) Kilkivan Markets The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Timbertown Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 Bunya Mountains Markets The monthly Bunya Mountains Markets will be running at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains today. The markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally-produced fresh produce, arts and crafts and they'll be operating from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Local cafes like Poppies On The Hill and The Bunya Mountains Cafe will be offering special Market Day menus and morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas; and walking trail maps will be available from both cafes, the Bunya Mountains General Store and market stalls if you'd like to take a walk through the adjoining National Park. South Nanango Rural Fire Brigade Open Day The South Nanango Rural Fire Brigade will be marking National Red Balloon Day - in honour of Australian fireys - with an Open Day at their shed on the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango's CBD from 10:00am to 3:00pm today. There'll be a sausage sizzle, fairy floss for the children, tea/coffee, cold drinks, face painting and a jumping castle, and everyone is welcome! Nanango Campdraft The Nanango Show Society will be hosting its annual Nanango Campdraft at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango today, starting at 6:00am. This year, this two day event has been ramped back to a single-day competition but it should still provide a great day's entertainment for campdrafters and campdrafting fans. Entry is 100% free for spectators and if you start feeling peckish watching all the events, food stalls, a bar and an ice cream van will be on-site too. More information? Call the Show Society on (07) 4163-1273. Note: SBO originally had this event set down for Saturday, February 27. We apologise to any reader who was inconvenienced by this error. Horse Agility Day - Cloyna The Queensland Horse Agility Support Group will be holding a Horse Agility Day at Cloyna from 10:00am to around 4:00pm today. The event will feature water obstacles, a car wash, mazes, noodle pits, trail gates, trotting poles, bridges, tunnels, tarps, a centipede jump and lots more. More details? Contact Julie Barber on (07) 4168-6096 Ringsfield Film Society Movie Afternoon - Nanango The Ringsfield Film Society will be screening a Sunday afternoon movie at their cinema - the old chapel in the grounds of Ringsfield House at 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango - at 2:30pm today. This month's classic film is "Goddess", and coffee and scones will be available for $5 at interval. More details? Phone Ringsfield House on (07) 4163-3345 or send them an email. South Burnett Soccer Sevens - Kingaroy The second (and final) day of the 34th annual Evolution Solar South Burnett Soccer Sevens will be held at the Kingaroy Soccer Grounds in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy today. This giant pre-season carnival - run by the South Burnett Senior Soccer Association - attracts teams from all over south-east Queensland and is one of the region's major annual sporting events. This year organisers expect there'll be upwards of 44 mens and womens teams competing for more than $2,000 in prize monies and locals are also very welcome to form a team and join in! Today's games will get underway at around 8:00am and will run to about 3:30pm, when presentations will be made to the winners in the Men's, Women's and Over-35s divisions. Admission to the Soccer Sevens is 100% free for spectators and there'll be a licensed bar, BBQ, coffee van and canteen operating at the grounds too. You can read more about it on this page of our website. February 29 Graham House Community Kitchen The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Ken Baines Morning Tea - Kingaroy Centacare South Burnett will be holding their monthly Ken Baines Memorial Morning Tea at the Biscuit Tin at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. Everyone is welcome for a relaxed cuppa and chat - and you can bring a friend if you like! More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 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 Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. 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 Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. 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. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 International Womens Day Dinner RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book tickets for an International Women's Day dinner being held at Cassis Restaurant in Booie on Tuesday, March 8 (see entry that day for all details). Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274