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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. Pest Control Meeting - Kumbia
A Pest Control Meeting will be held at Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 10:00am to 3:00pm today. The meeting has been organised by AgForce and will discuss methods that can be used to control wild dogs, feral pigs, rabbits and foxes. Dr David Berman (from the Pest Animal Research Centre) and AgForce Projects pest animal co-ordinator Damien Ferguson will be guest speakers. Lunch and smoko will be provided too, but to attend you'll need to register online. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Wednesday Wipe-Outs Ten Pin Bowling - Kingaroy
 The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be resuming their weekly Wednesday Wipe-Outs 10-Pin Bowling Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize monies and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Music Explorers Meeting - Wondai
The Music Explorers group will be meeting at The Studio behind the Wondai Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Wondai from 7:00pm to 9:30pm this evening. This informal group allows amateur musicians and anyone with a love of music to get together to practice, play together, share tips and learn. New members are always very welcome! More details from the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or Rem on (07) 4169-0012. Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be holding their regular first Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy Community Centre at 130 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. The group provides support for arthritis and osteoporosis sufferers and meets every month except January. Today's meeting will be sthe group's AGM and new members are always welcome. More details? Email June. Nanango Blue Light Open Night
The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday nightpoker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
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Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy
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 A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. Play 500 - Murgon
The Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding their regular Thursday morning 500 card games from 9:30am onwards this morning. Admission is $4.00 (which includes a cuppa) and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-4971 Nanango Community Auxiliary Meeting
The Nanango Community Auxiliary will be holding its regular first Thursday of the month meeting at the QVCWA Rooms in Fitzroy Street, Nanango (just opposite Foodworks) from 9:30am this morning. The Auxiliary is open to both men and women and members enjoy a cuppa and snacks, play Hoy and other games, or simply sit and chat. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning (07) 4162-7290 or (0427) 615-947. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango
Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon
St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Thursday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. Red Shield Appeal Business Breakfast - Kingaroy
 The Salvation Army's annual Red Shield Appeal will be launched at 6:30am this morning with a special Business Breakfast at Kingaroy RSL's Tobruk Room, with former Murgon football legend Steve Renouf as special guest speaker. The Business Breakfast is an awareness-raiser for the Appeal (which will be held on May 25 and 26) and everyone is welcome. You can find out more details - or make a tax-deductible donation to the Appeal yourself - by phoning Major Allan Kerr on (07) 4162-5246 or (0407) 220-975. You can also read more about this morning's breakfast and this year's Red Shield Appeal on this page of our website Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon
Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Thursday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. Juniors will train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 5:45pm. Linen Party - Blackbutt
The Blackbutt State School P&C will be hosting a Lorraine Lea linen party at the school in Crofton Street at 5:00pm this evening as a fundraiser. Everyone is welcome, and all proceeds will go towards P&C funds for a raffle.
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Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy
The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. There'll be four jackpots on offer, as well as a raffle. Everyone is welcome. 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. Blue Light Skating - Nanango
The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular first Friday of the month U13s Skating Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. A canteen will be operating too. Admission is $5. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai
 The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be opening their latest monthly exhibition with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:00pm this evening. The centrepiece of tonight's show is the travelling exhibition 'Eclecticism', which has so far appeared at the Gympie Regional Art Gallery and Hervey Bay Regional Art Gallery. It's made up of selected works executed by Wide Bay-Burnett artists - including several South Burnett artists - and has drawn very good reviews wherever it's been seen. Meanwhile, acrylics by Terry Readman will be on show in the front gallery; "Fabulous Fakes" by Jan Lewis will be on show in the Third Gallery; and students from the Wondai Kindergarten will be mounting their own small show in Kidz Korner. As usual, the opening will also feature great hot and cold finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from Moffatdale Ridge. Admission is $5 and everyone is very 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 every day until the end of the month. Play School Concerts - Kingaroy
What's the biggest news for pre-schoolers this week? Play School is coming to town! Humpty is putting on two 40-minute shows at The Market Place, corner Bunya Highway and Ivins Street, Kingaroy, today with the other Play School toys including Jemima, Big Ted, Little Ted and Meeka. There'll be songs to sing and dance along with. Sessions are at 10:00am and 11:30am but bookings are essential. All tickets are $16.50 (under 12 months at the time of the concert free). Tickets are available from Kingaroy Toyworld, 158 Haly Street, Kingaroy (cash sales only). NB: No prams, pushers or video cameras are allowed in the auditorium. Business Breakfast - Kingaroy
 Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington (pictured) with be holding a Business Breakfast at Accents Restaurant at 30 Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:45am this morning for a 7:00am start. Former Redgum lead singer and guitarist John Schumann will be a special guest speaker at the event. In 2009-10, Schumann worked with the Australian Defence Force’s Directorate of Mental Health on a program to address post-traumatic stress disorder in the army. He's also worked with the Victorian Bushfire Recovery and Reconstruction Authority, helping to deliver mental health programs to men. He'll be sharing his insights about the South Burnett's own path to recovery after the Australia Day floods and the two foll-up floods, and it should be an ineresting talk. Everyone is welcome! Tickets are $20 per person (to cover catering costs) and you can obtain them by phoning the Electorate Office on (07) 4162-1381 or by emailing the office. Friday Social Golf - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway at Kingaroy will holding their regular Friday 9-ers 9 hole social golfing sessions for men and women from 8:00am until dusk today. Everyone is most welcome (including non-members) and green fees are $11 for members or $14 for non-members for the nine holes - but this also includes a card draw for prizes in the clubhouse in the evening (there's also a Jackpot card draw on the last Friday of each month). More details? Phone the Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720 Just Friends - Kingaroy
Popular entertainers Just Friends will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Lesser Evils - Nanango
 The Nanango Theatre Company will be staging the third performance of their latest production "Lesser Evils" at the Nanango Opera House at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening. The new play is an original story about modern life by South Burnett playwright Liz Schneidewin, and it mixes comedy and drama in a rollicking and engaging show that captivated preview audiences. Tonight's performance is a Supper Night and tickets are $20 for adults or $15 concessions. Other performances will be held at the same time and venue tomorrow night and next Friday May 10 before the season wraps up with a final $25-a-head Wine & Cheese Night on Saturday, May 11. A matinee performance will also be held at 2:00pm tomorrow afternoon. Tickets can be obtained from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre at the George Street Energy Museum or by phoning (07) 4171-0100. Unless sold out, some tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before each performance. Photo: Brad Boynton and Shane Seaton in a scene from "Lesser Evils", which will be performed at the Nanango Opera House tonight. Country Music Practice Night - Nanango
The Nanango Country Music Friends will be holding their weekly practice night at the Wesleyan Church in Cairns Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. The group is open to people of all skill levels who enjoy playing country music, and you can find out more details by phoning (07) 4163-2469. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy
 The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm 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 $35 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 Joane 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.
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Moroccan Night - Kingaroy
 Cake & Whimsy at 194 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be holding a BYO Moroccan Night from 6:00pm onwards this evening (kitchen closes at 8:00pm). Guests can choose from an a-la-carte Moroccan menu, but seating is limited so a booking is essential: phone Kathy on (0417) 735-554. PS: You can get a PDF copy of the menu by clicking here.
Saturday Soccer - Nanango & Kingaroy
 The fifth round of the 2013 Evolution Solar South Burnett Football League will be held in Nanango and Kingaroy today. In Nanango, the so-far-invincible home team will take on the rapidly rising Gunners (and Gunnettes in the women's division) at the Nanango Sportsgrounds in what should be a scorching set of games. 2nd Division will face off at 12:30pm; Womens Division at 2:00pm; and 1st Division at 3:15pm. Meanwhile in Kingaroy, current 3rd place holders Wests will test Barambah's teams at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, with 2nd Division toeing the line at 1:30pm; Womens Divsion at 3:15pm; and 1st Division at 5:00pm. Both of these teams are very keen to lift their current standing in the competition ladder, so this should be a pretty interesting trio of matches too. Junior games will be held at Nanango today. Spectators and supporters are very welcome to all matches, and canteens will be operating at all venues too. Domestic Violence Awareness Breakfast - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be hosting a Domestic Violence Awareness breakfast this morning in conjunction with the Dept of Communities, Child Safety and Disability Services. The continental breakfast will be held at 10:30am at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy and there'll be guest speakers talking about different ways to prevent domestic and family violence. Admission is by gold coin donation but to assist with catering, a booking is essential. You can make one by phoning Gayle on (0431) 524-168 or Daniel on (0413) 853-103 or by emailing them. After breakfast - if you'd like to stay on - the Saints will be taking on 2012 Darling Downs AFL Runners-Up the South Toowoomba Bombers in their second home game of the season. The match will get underway at 2:00pm and everyone is welcome to come and cheer the home team on. Dance - Tablelands Hall
A dance (and dance lessons, if you need them) will be held at Tablelands Hall from 7:30pm until late tonight. The dance will feature old time and new vogue numbers and admission includes a sausage sizzle and supper. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for high school students and $2.50 for anyone else. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Joan on (07) 4168-6116. Dance - Inverlaw Hall
A dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by The Commodores and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a big Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $12.00 for adults, $4.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on (0459) 228-882. Just Friends - Kingaroy
Popular entertainers Just Friends will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 2013 Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition
 The 25th 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 16 and under and all competitors will need to have a Stocked Impoundment Permit to take part. Last year more than 500 keen anglers wet their lines for a share of the $4,500 prize-monies and an incredible 1,300 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. Note: This year's Yellowbelly has been rescheduled from February to May due to the Australia Day floods. Kids Club - Nanango
The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running its Saturday morning Kids Club from 10:00am to 1:00pm this morning. The club offers fun, art-related activities for children and parents are welcome to conme along too. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315 2013 Kingaroy Show
 The first day of the weekend-long 2013 Kingaroy Show will be held at Kingaroy Showgrounds from 8:00am this morning through until late tonight. The Kingaroy Show is the biggest agricultural show in the South Burnett and this year's 106th Show could be the biggest ever. Most of today's major events will be held in the main Show Ring but there'll also be a wide range of pavilion exhibits on display too and (as always!) a very big Sideshow Alley. Special things to look out for at this year's Show include a Truck Show'n'Shine (today only); a Chainsaw Feature Competition that will pitch old chainsaws against new ones (today only); and Clydesdale and Bullock Teams (today only). Other features include a Ute Muster (tomorrow); the ever-popular Woodchops; wagon rides; vintage car and tractor displays; and much, much more. As usual, there'll also be hotly contested fields in cattle judging; a big range of equestrian events including all-day show jumping; and many other things. The Show's Grand Parade and official opening will be held at around 1:30pm and the Giant Fireworks Display will explode into life after dark, with the South Burnett Speedway running their V8 Late Model Queensland Titles in the evening. Single day tickets to the 2013 Show are $30 per family (2 adults and 2 children), $10 for adults or $8 for pensioners and high school students (primary school age children can get in for free), and two-day passes are also available for a litle extra. There's also free parking available in the grounds too. More info? Phone the Kingaroy Show Society on (07) 4162-5800 or email them. Nanango Country Markets
The Nanango Show Society will be holding their regular monthly Country Markets at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street from 6:00am to around 12:00 noon today. As usual, the markets will feature a wide variety of craft stalls, new and used goods, plants, poultry and pets. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and routinely attract 320 to 420 stallholders. But new stallholders are always very welcome too! More info? Phone the Market Co-Ordinator on (0427) 631-273 during business hours. Lesser Evils - Nanango
The Nanango Theatre Company will be staging two performances of their latest production "Lesser Evils" at the Nanango Opera House at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 2:00pm this afternoon, and again at 7:00pm this evening. The new play is an original story about modern life by South Burnett playwright Liz Schneidewin, and it mixes comedy and drama in a rollicking and engaging show that captivated preview audiences. Today's performances are Supper Nights and tickets are $20 for adults or $15 concessions. Two other performances will be held at the same time and venue next Friday May 10 before the season wraps up with a final $25-a-head Wine & Cheese Night on Saturday, May 11. Tickets can be obtained from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre at the George Street Energy Museum or by phoning (07) 4171-0100. Unless sold out, some tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before each performance. Photo: Brad Boynton and Shane Seaton in a scene from "Lesser Evils", which will be performed at the Nanango Opera House tonight. Saturday Rugby League - Kingaroy
 The fourth round of the 2013 South Burnett Premier League competition will be held at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy today - and it'll be an A-Grade Triple Header to boot. Junior competitions between Kingaroy, Nanango and Wondai players will be held on Field 1 and Field 2 from 9:00am in the morning, but at 1:30pm the seniors will take over when the Nanango Stags will take on the Blackbutt Timbertowners in the first A-grade clash of the day. This will be followed at 3:00pm with a Reps Match between the Wide Bay Northern Rangers (which includes 8 South Burnett players) and the South West Mustangs; and then the second local A-grade match between the Cherbourg Hornets and Wondai Wolves at 4:30pm. So if you think too much league is barely enough, then this is a day you won't want to miss! Spectators and supporters are very welcome and a canteen will be operating on site too. Graeme Jensen - Nanango
Popular country-rock performer Graeme Jensen will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.
Saturday Afternoon AFL - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL team will be playing their second home game of the season when they come up against South Toowoomba at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy this afternoon. The teams will be playing Round 5 of this year's Darling Downs AFL competition, and spectators and supporters are very welcome!
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Sunday Markets - Kilkivan
The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Sunday afternoon poker games today. Registration starts at 2:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 2:30pm, with prizes for fist, second and third place-getters. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Country Music Afternoon - Yarraman
A Country Music Arvo will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 1:00pm this afternoon. These regular monthly music get-togethers usually feature both guest and walk-up artists, and all funds raised are donated to worthy causes. Everyone is welcome! You can obtain more details by phoning (07) 4163-2469. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 2013 Kingaroy Show
The second (and final) day of the weekend-long 2013 Kingaroy Show will be held at Kingaroy Showgrounds from 8:00am this morning through until late tonight. The Kingaroy Show is the biggest agricultural show in the South Burnett and this year's 106th Show could be the biggest ever. Most of today's major events will be held in the main Show Ring but there'll also be a wide range of pavilion exhibits on display too and (as always!) a very big Sideshow Alley. Special things to look out for at this year's Show include a Ute Show (today only); the ever-popular Woodchops; wagon rides; vintage car and tractor displays; and much, much more. As usual, there'll also be hotly contested fields in cattle judging; a big range of equestrian events; and many other things. Tickets to today's show are $30 per family (2 adults and 2 children), $10 for adults or $8 for pensioners and high school students (primary school age children can get in for free). There's also free parking available in the grounds too. More info? Phone the Kingaroy Show Society on (07) 4162-5800 or email them. 2013 Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition
The second (and final) day of the weekend-long 25th annual Boondooma Dam Yellowbelly Fishing Competition will be held at Boondooma Dam today, starting at around 5:00am this morning and concluding with final weigh-ins around lunchtime. 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 aged 16 and under, and all competitors will need to have a Stocked Impoundment Permit to take part. Last year more than 500 keen anglers wet their lines for a share of the $4,500 prize-monies and an incredible 1,300 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. Note: This year's Yellowbelly has been rescheduled from February to May because of the Australia Day floods. Blackbutt & Benarkin Garden Club Meeting
The Blackbutt & Benarkin Garden Club will be holding their regular first Sunday of the month meeting at a member's garden in the Blackbiutt-Benarkin area at 1:00pm this afternoon. The club also arranges periodic trips to openm gardens, and new members are always welcome. You can obtain more details and information about where today's meeting is being held by phoning Ted on (07) 4170-0027.
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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. Art Exhibition Opening - Blackbutt
 The Friends Of Cultcha will be opening their latest monthly exhibition at the Blackbutt Library in the Archie Muir Centre in Hart Street, Blackbutt at 7:00pm this evening. This month's exhibition will feature works by local artists and - as usual - tonight's opening will be accompanied by wine, cheese and all the fun of a Friends' event. Admission is $8 (with all proceeds going to Blackbutt charities) and there'll be a lucky door raffle, but admission to the exhibition during the remainder of the month is free. The show will remain on display from 8:30am to 4:30pm Mondays to Fridays and 9:00am to 12:00 noon every second Saturday until the end of the month. Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. Monday Evening Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Nanango Senior Citizens Club Meeting
The Nanango Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular first Monday of the month meeting at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 1:00pm this afternoon. However the Centre doors will open at 10:00am so that members can play cards and indoor bowls prior to the meeting, have a cuppa and a chat and generally socialise (BYO lunch). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Joyce on (07) 4163-1249. Ultimate Makeobver Workshop - Kingaroy
Gold Coast image consultant Rita Noon will be holding an "Ultimate Makeover Workshop - Inside & Out" at the Kingaroy RSL's Tobruk Room in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. Guests will learn how to 'tame your wardrobe'; learn what to keep and what to remove, what to buy and what to leave, and what to wear as well as what to discard. They'll also find how less pieces - cleverly chosen - can be used to make up more outfits and create the perfect wardrobe; and how they can use Natural Medicine to improve physical health, emotional health and the health of their family. Admission is $10, but a booking is essential. You can make one by phoning Rita on (0419) 330-836
Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome. Wondai QCWA Meeting
The Wondai branch of the QCWA will be holding 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. South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Wondai
The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday afternoon practice session at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery from 3:30pm to 6:30pm this afternoon. The SBYC is open to young people aged 13 to 18 and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510 or (07) 4169-0068. Medieval Pottery Class - Nanango
The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running a Medieval Pottery Class at 10:00am this morning. Clay and firing facilities are available on-site and the class fee is $5. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315
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Bendigo Bank Community Forum - Blackbutt
The Blackbutt branch of Bendigo Bank will be holding a community forum at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 6:30pm this evening to update shareholders and interested members of the public about the branch's current position, its future plans, and how local groups can apply for grants, sponsorships and donations. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning the branch on (07) 4163-0734. Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Tuesday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango
The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 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. Kumbia QCWA Meeting
The Kumbia QCWA will be holding their regular first Tuesday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street. The meeting will start with a cuppa at 9:30am before getting down to business at 10:00am. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Lil on (07) 4164-4218 or Mollie on (07) 4164-4191. South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Tuesday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 5:45pm this afternoon. Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman
The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581 Kingaroy Writers Association Meeting
The Kingaroy Writers' Association will be meeting between 9:30am and 12:00 noon this morning at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy. Members meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to share their work with other members and take part in writing and word exercises. Membership is $5 per annum and meetings are $2 to cover tea and coffee (bring a plate for a shared morning tea experience). New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Geoff on (07) 4162-1885 or Jessica on (07) 4162-8476. Coffee & Cake Morning - Wondai
 The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social morning at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon today. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by visiting the group's website (set the region to "South Burnett"). South Burnett Chorale Practice Night - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Tuesday Evening Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Maidenwell QCWA Meeting & Mothers Day Lunch
The Maidenwell branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Maidenwell Hall Supper Room from 8:45am this morning (when things will kick off with a welcoming cuppa) through until this afternoon. The branch meeting itself will commence at 9:30am and all ladies in the Maidenwell and Bunya Mountains areas are very welcome to come along and meet the other branch members! You can obtain more details by phoning Glenda on (07) 4164 6137 or by emailing her. Note: Because this Sunday is Mothers Day, today's meeting will be followed by a $10-per-head Mothers Day Lunch in Maidenwell Hall at 12:00 noon.
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Wednesday Morning Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Wednesday Wipe-Outs Ten Pin Bowling - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be resuming their weekly Wednesday Wipe-Outs 10-Pin Bowling Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize monies and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. Music Explorers Meeting - Wondai
The Music Explorers group will be meeting at The Studio behind the Wondai Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Wondai from 7:00pm to 9:30pm this evening. This informal group allows amateur musicians and anyone with a love of music to get together to practice, play together, share tips and learn. New members are always very welcome! More details from the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or Rem on (07) 4169-0012. Murgon State High School Open Day
Murgon State High School at Dutton Street in Murgon will be holding an Open Day from 2:00pm until 5:30pm this afternoon. The Open Day will feature (amongst many other things) rugby league games between Murgon State High and Burnett State College (2:00pm kick-off); interactive curriculum, content-based activities and open classrooms run by teachers and students; a free sausage sizzle from 3:30pm to 5:00pm; science displays; art displays; a Tractor Pull; Alpaca feeding and a lot more. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the high school on (07) 4169-9222.
Nanango Blue Light Open Night
The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Kingaroy Lions Club Dinner Meeting
 The Kingaroy Lions Club will be holding their bi-monthly Dinner Meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy (opposite McDonalds) from 6:30pm onwards tonight. The Kingaroy Lions are involved in a very wide range of community activities in Kingaroy and surrounding areas all year round and anyone who's interested in joining a Lions Club (or simply socialising and seeing how Lions operate) is very welcome to come along! Kingaroy Lions Club dinners are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, and you can obtain more information by phoning Neil on (07) 4162-3742 or by emailing him. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday nightpoker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. 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. Tourism Advisory Group Meeting - Wondai
The Southern Queensland Country Tourist Regional Tourism Organisation will be holding a Tourism Advisory Group meeting at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai at 5:00pm this evening. The meeting will include updates on the 2013/14 planning process and proposed plan of activity, the 20 Year Tourism Plan update, and an Autumn/Winter campaign update along with information about how tourism operators can leverage this activity. All people interested in tourism are welcome, but assist with catering an RSVP to Megan on (07) 4632-1988 would be appreciated.
Lunch At The Taabinga Room - Kingaroy
 Looking for somewhere different for lunch today? Then why not have lunch at the Taabinga Room Restaurant, which is located at the Kingaroy TAFE College on the corner of the Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy. The Taabinga Room Restaurant is the training restaurant for the Kingaroy campus where TAFE's apprentices and school students get to experience the hospitality industry in a supportive training environment. Students run the front and back-of-house operations. set up the restaurant for service, prepare, cook and serve the food and beverages and are assessed on these tasks throughout the day. The food on offer is very good and inexpensive too ($12.50 for a three-course lunch, $10 for two courses or $6.50 for one course). Today's lunch is being prepared by Nanango State High School hospitality students and will be served between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm. However, bookings are essential. You can make one by phoning Jason on (07) 4160-4428 or by emailing him. South Burnett Little Athletics AGM - Kingaroy
South Burnett Little Athletics will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the SBLA Office inside Taabinga State School in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy at 3:30pm this afternoon. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Sharon on (0438) 734-483. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
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Diabetes Prevention Workshop - Kingaroy
 RHealth and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities Program will be holding the first of four free weekly workshops today designed to help people reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The workshop will be held at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street from 5:30pm to 7:00pm and over the course of four weeks participants will learn about physical activity; healthy eating; healthy cooking; and how to make smart food choices. These workshops were a great success when they were run in January, but places are limited. If you missed out last time you can reserve one this time around by phoning Caitlin at RHealth on (07) 4162-5230 or by emailing her. Thursday Morning Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon
St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango
Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! Play 500 - Murgon
The Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding their regular Thursday morning 500 card games from 9:30am onwards this morning. Admission is $4.00 (which includes a cuppa) and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-4971 Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy
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 A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon
Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Thursday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. South Burnett Saints Training Night - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Thursday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. Juniors will train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 5:45pm. South Burnett Computer Users Group Meeting - Kingaroy
 The South Burnett Computer Users Group will be holding their fortnightly meeting from 10:00am today at the Orana Drop-In Centre at MacDiamid Street in Kingaroy. The SBCUG is a not-for-profit group that aims to help seniors get the most from their computers. Beginners through to the more advanced users are catered for with demonstrations and practical lessons. If you're interested in becoming confident using your computer, you're welcome to come and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The meeting starts at 10:00am with an hour's break for lunch from noon to 1:00pm, and then continues to 4:00pm. You can bring your own laptop to follow along on the lessons and get help with any problems you have. More details? Call Helen on (0413) 196-658 or Michael on (07) 4163-3586.
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Tarscha - Kingaroy
Entertainer Tarscha will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Kingaroy QCWA Meeting
The Kingaroy branch of the QCWA will be holding its regular second Friday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy QCWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street (just next to the RSL) at 10:00am this morning. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Hazel on (07) 4162-1194. Karaoke Night - Wondai
The South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s Singles Social Group will be attending a Karaoke Night at the Warana Hotel at 42 Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:30pm until late this evening. Everyone is welcome along to this fun night of singing and dancing and admission is free. More details? Phone Geoff or Sue on (0468) 694-438 or email them. You can also find out about the group's other social events on their website. Friday Social Golf - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway at Kingaroy will holding their regular Friday 9-ers 9 hole social golfing sessions for men and women from 8:00am until dusk today. Everyone is most welcome (including non-members) and green fees are $11 for members or $14 for non-members for the nine holes - but this also includes a card draw for prizes in the clubhouse in the evening (there's also a Jackpot card draw on the last Friday of each month). More details? Phone the Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720 Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy will be opening their latest exhibition at 6:30pm this evening. This month's exhibition is composed of three different shows: works by South Burnett art group Monday Artists (ie Annie McBride, Thelma Archibald, Evelyna de Kerkof, Trish Erkens, Joy Carter, Jan Meany, Suzi Wells, Janet Mulcahy, Dot Rowland, Ursula Macklay and Anna Aird) in the main gallery; a photographic exhibition by a well-known South Burnett photographers Max Walters and Ivor Dimmock in the rear gallery; and works by the Jumping Ant Arts group in the second gallery. This month's exhibition went on display last Friday, but after tonight's official opening it will remain on display until June 3rd. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. More details? Phone the Kingaroy Art Gallery on (07) 4189-9264 or (07) 4189-9172. Lesser Evils - Nanango
The Nanango Theatre Company will be staging the next-to-last performance of their latest production "Lesser Evils" at the Nanango Opera House at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening. The new play is an original story about modern life by South Burnett playwright Liz Schneidewin, and it mixes comedy and drama in a rollicking and engaging show that captivated preview audiences. Tonight's performance is a Supper Night and tickets are $20 for adults or $15 concessions. The season will wrap up with a final $25-a-head Wine & Cheese Night tomorrow. Tickets can be obtained from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre at the George Street Energy Museum or by phoning (07) 4171-0100. Unless sold out, some tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before each performance. Photo: Brad Boynton and Shane Seaton in a scene from "Lesser Evils", which will be performed at the Nanango Opera House tonight. Nanart Opening Night - Nanango
 Nanart (the 13th annual Nanango Arts Festival) will be officially opened at 7:30pm this evening at an all-star "after 5" affair at the Nanango Cultural Centre at the corner of George and Drayton Streets in Nanango. As has been the case over the last few years, the Opening Night will feature a large exhibition of original art, photography, sculpture and crafts drawn from all over the South Burnett and south-east Queensland, coupled with an all-you-can-eat spread of local foods and wines. Add in some live entertainment and a few other surprises and it's easy to see why this event is one of the highlights of Nanango's annual social calendar! Tonight's function is a prelude to 2 full days of non-stop arts action in the town. Admission to the Opening Night is $10 for adults and $5 for under-16s and tickets will be available at the door. Everyone is most welcome to attend! More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4163-1973 or send her an email. You can also obtain more information on the Festival's website. Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy
The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. There'll be four jackpots on offer, as well as a raffle. Everyone is welcome. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm 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 $35 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 Joane 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. Country Music Practice Night - Nanango
The Nanango Country Music Friends will be holding their weekly practice night at the Wesleyan Church in Cairns Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. The group is open to people of all skill levels who enjoy playing country music, and you can find out more details by phoning (07) 4163-2469. Blue Light Disco - Nanango
The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular second Friday of the month U18s Blue Light Disco at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. A canteen will be operating too. Admission is $5. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211.
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2013 Nanart Arts Festival
Nanart (the 13th annual Nanango Arts Festival) will be running at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 5:00pm today. The gounds of the Cultural Centre will be given over to an arts and crafts market featuring original arts and craft works, while this year's Art Exhibition will be on display inside the Centre. The exhibition features 61 artworks in a wide range of media, along with displays of quilts and craftwork, and it will also be on display from 9:00am to 2:00pm tomorrow. More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4163-1973 or send her an email. PS: You can also get a peek at this year's exhibition and read more about it on this page of our website. Murgon Camera Club Meeting - Wondai
The Murgon Camera Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. Anyone interested in photography is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Ivor on (07) 4169-0180. 91st Annual Burrandowan Picnic Races
 The 91st annual Burrandowan Picnic Races - a South Burnett tradition since 1922 and one of Queensland's most famous picnic race meetings - will be held at the Burrandowan Race Track 66km southwest of Kingaroy from early this morning (when clay target shooting blasts into action) until very late tonight (when the last exhausted race-goer drops off to sleep). The well-contested five-race program will get underway at around 1:00pm and there'll also be a Fashions of the Field competition with more than $4000 in prizes; a fully licensed bar operating from around 10:00am; good country food available all day from the race club's canteen; and the traditional Burrandowan pit-fired barbecues and sizzling steaks at night. This year attendees can dance the night away under the stars with top local band Stunt Pig or take advantage of shuttle buses that will be running from Kingaroy to Burrandowan and back again for the benefit of those who'd rather party hard than drive (you can get full details about these on the Burrandowan Picnic Races web site). Accomodation packages and free overnight camping at the track are available too. Entry to this year's Races is $25 per head for adults but under-18s are free. More information? Phone Burrandowan Races secretary Carolyn Stone on (07) 4164 8147 or email her. You can also get a Google Map (and create a Trip Map showing you how to get to the Races) by clicking here Saturday Afternoon Rugby Union - Kingaroy
UPDATED:  The South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team will be playing their second home game of the season at St Mary's Oval in John Street, Kingaroy (behind Kingaroy Hospital) at 1:30pm this afternoon. The Thrashers will be playing Dalby B Grade in Round 6 of the 2013 Downs Rugby competition, and spectators and supporters are very welcome! More details? Phone Thrashers President Shane O'Malley on (0438) 151-135. Update: On Wednesday, May 8 the Thrashers advised this match will not be held at Kingaroy as originally planned, but will now be held at Dalby instead on Friday night, May 10. However - as consolation - the away fixture against Dalby later in the season (20/07) will now be played in Kingaroy.
Moonlight Shadow - Nanango
Entertainers Moonlight Shadow will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Tarscha - Kingaroy
Entertainer Tarscha will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Murgon Rotary Community Auction
The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding a Community Auction at 7 Boat Mountain Road today as a fundraiser for Castra, Graham House and the Crisis Helicopter Service. Auction donations will be gratefully accepted, and you can find out more by phoning Pat on (07) 4188-2784, Dennis on (0426) 895-404 or Glenn on (07) 4168-4748. Saturday Soccer - Nanango & Kingaroy
The sixth round of the 2013 Evolution Solar South Burnett Football League will be held in Nanango and Kingaroy today. In Nanango, the so-far-undefeated home team will take on the up-and-coming Wests at the Nanango Sportsgrounds. 2nd Division will face off at 12:30pm; Womens Division at 2:00pm; and 1st Division at 3:15pm. Meanwhile in Kingaroy, Gunners will play Barambah at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, with 2nd Division toeing the line at 3:00pm and 1st Division at 5:00pm (Note: because of other commitments, the Womens Division match between the Gunnettes and Barambah will take place at the same venue tomorrow afternoon at 5:00pm). Meanwhile, junior games will be held at Nanango today before shifting to Wondai next weekend. Spectators and supporters are very welcome to all matches, and canteens will be operating at all venues too. PS: The regional competition will be taking a one-week break next week for the President's Cup. Normal competitions will resume on Saturday, May 25. Lesser Evils - Nanango
The Nanango Theatre Company will be staging the final performance of their latest production "Lesser Evils" at the Nanango Opera House at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening. The new play is an original story about modern life by South Burnett playwright Liz Schneidewin, and it mixes comedy and drama in a rollicking and engaging show that captivated preview audiences. Tonight's performance is a Wine & Cheese Night and tickets are $25 per head with no concessions. Tickets can be obtained from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre at the George Street Energy Museum or by phoning (07) 4171-0100. Unless sold out, some tickets will also be available at the door 30 minutes before each performance. Photo: Brad Boynton and Shane Seaton in a scene from "Lesser Evils", which will be performed at the Nanango Opera House tonight. Kids Club - Nanango
The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running its Saturday morning Kids Club from 10:00am to 1:00pm this morning. The club offers fun, art-related activities for children and parents are welcome to conme along too. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315 Dance - Booie Hall
A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00am this evening. Music will be supplied by a local band and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Verity on (0415) 104-505. Bunya Mountains Murri Ranger Community Day
 A special Bunya Mountains Murri Ranger Community Day will be held at the Dandabah picnic grounds in the heart of the Bunya Mountains National Park from 10:00am to 4:00pm today. The event will feature a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony; performances and a dance workshop by the Wakka Wakka Dancers; presentations and information stalls; a Kup-Murri lunch; a guided walk with the Murri Rangers; yarning circles and great discussions about Caring for Country in the Bunya Mountains. Admission is free but if you want to attend you should bring wet weather gear, water, sunscreen, and insect repellent - and to assist with catering, an RSVP to Chantelle Mickelo on (07) 4181-2999 (or email her) would be greatly appreciated by Friday, April 26. You can also stay in touch with the Bunya Murri Rangers on their Facebook page; and you can find out more about the Bunya Murri Rangers project on this website.
Red Shield Appeal Collectors Day - Kingaroy
The Salvation Army's annual Red Shield Appeal will be held on May 25 and 26, and today the Salvarion Army will be mounting a special stand at Kingaroy Shoppingworld between 9:00am and 1:00pm to sign up collectors and drivers for this community door-knock. Red Shield Appeal collectors get driven to a small area to cover in a couple of hours, then driven back to the Salvos new HQ in Alford Street afterwards for a post-collection BBQ and free McDonalds vouchers as a special "thank you" for their volunteering efforts. If you'd likde to be part of this year's Red Shield Appeal collection team but can't make it to Shoppingworld today, you can also get more details and volunteer by phoning Kylie at the South Burnett Salvos on (07) 4162-5246. Saturday Rugby League - Cherbourg
The fifth round of the 2013 South Burnett Premier League competition will be held at Jack O'Chin Oval in Cherbourg today - and it'll be an A-Grade Double Header. In the first match of the day at 1:00pm, the Blackbutt Timbertowners will take on the increasingly formidable Wondai Wolves in what promises to be a very interesting contest, with the Timbertowners keen to break a three-match losing streak and the Wolves equally keen to keep their current position near the top of the table. And in the second match at 2:45pm, 2012 Premiers Cherbourg Hornets will be playing on their home turf against the Nanango Stags and are sure to turn in a top performance for the crowd. Spectators and supporters are very welcome! Mothers Day Cent Sale - Mondure
The Hivesvillre QCWA will be holding a Mothers Day Cent Sale at Mondure Hall in Mondure, beginning at 1:00pm. Tickets and more info can be obtained by phoning Denise on (07) 4168-5191. Nanango Computer Club Meeting
The Nanango Computer Club will be holding its regular fortnightly meeting at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 1:30pm and 4:00pm this afternoon. The club caters for computer enthusiasts at all skill levels and welcomes anyone interested in learning more about computers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You can attend the first two meetings for free - after that, annual membership is $10 - and there's a $2 fee per meeting to cover coffee and cake. Meetings are held fortnightly on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. More details? Contact the club's Secretary on (07) 4163-1262 or send an email Car Boot Sale - Nanango
The Nanango Scout Troop will be holding a Car Boot Sale at their Den in Henry Street (opposite the Nanango police station) from 7:00am onwards this morning as a fundraiser for the Nanango Wildlife Wanderers Carer's Group. And if you'd like to run a car boot sale yourself, siute fees are $10. More details? Phone (07) 4171-0854 or (0416) 197-839, or drop in to Rocco's Pet Supplies in Drayton Street. Ulysses Motor Cycle Club Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett's favourite motorcycle club, the Ulysses MC Burnett Branch (motto: "Grow old disgracefully") will be holding their regular 2nd Saturday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel at the corner of Haly Street and the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy from 9:00am this morning. Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome. More details? Phone Dale on (0400) 135-259 or visit the club's website. Seafood Buffet - Murgon
Sakina's Seafood Buffet - which is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - will be running at the Saleyard Cafe on Gayndah Road at Murgon at 6:30pm this evening. This BYO buffet offers everything from fresh oysters to Moreton Bay bugs, crabs, prawns and cooked seafoods, but bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5701. Yarraman Markets
The Yarraman Progress Association's monthly 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 1:00pm today. The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls and an under-cover play area for children. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282 Kingaroy Eisteddfod Annual Concert
 The 2013 Kingaroy Eisteddfod Annual Concert will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. The Eisteddfod Concert will feature students from the South Burnett and South-East Queensand who competed in this year's Eisteddfod, and tickets are $15 for a family or $7 for adults and $5 for concessions. There’ll also be a lucky door prize and raffles. Everyone is welcome!
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Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Mothers Day Lunch - Tingoora
The Tingoora Hotel on the Buyna Highway at Tingoora will be holding a Mothers Day Lunch from 12:00 noon onwards today. The two-course lunch is $25 but bookings are essential: (07) 4168-5150. Mother's Day Lunch - Yarraman
The Royal Hotel at 18 Toomey Street in Yarraman will be holding a Mothers Day Lunch at 12:00 noon today. Guests can buy a lunch and get a second one for Mum at half price. Bookings? Phone (07) 4163-8219. International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Today is International Fibromyalgia Awareness Day (FMS). FMS has been estimated to affect approximately 2 to 4 per cent of the population. Symptoms can include chronic and widespread pain and a painful response to touch or pressure. Other symptoms also include fatigue, broken or poor sleep, numbness, irritable bowel syndrome, restless legs, sensitivity to light, noise and temperature, and memory and concentration problems. It can also be related to depression, stress and anxiety. There is no single test that can diagnose the condition; its cause is unknown; and while there is no cure for FMS, treatment is usually directed towards managing the symptoms of the disorder. An FMS Facebook group for Queensand has been set up at www.facebook.com/FMSupportQld.
Sunday Markets - Kilkivan
The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 Cooyar Markets
The Cooyar Town & Rural Fire Brigade will be holding a market from 12:00 noon today behind the Cooyar Hotel as a fundraiser. In addition to market stalls there'll also be a $2 sausage sizzle and gold coin donation tea and coffee. Everyone is welcome! PS: If you'd like to set up a stand at the markets yourself, stall fees are only $5. More details? Phone Alan on (07) 4692-6190. Lunch In The Country Smorgasbord - Wondai
Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding another of their regular Lunch In The Country Smorgasbords from 12:00pm to 2:00pm today. The cost is a modest $15.00 per person for a really great feed (BYO), but bookings are advisable if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4168-5744 Open Mic Day - Nanango
Seascape Studios at 52 Arthur Street in Nanango will be hosting an Open Mic Day at their premises from 11:00am to 10:00pm today. Seascape will be supplying a stage and PA set-up, and all guests need to bring are their musical instruments, BBQ food, chairs and whatever they want to drink. Everyone is welcome - it's a family and child-friendly venue - and camping is available on-site if you want to sleep over. You can read more about these popular Open Mic days on this page of our website. Mothers Day Lunch - Nanango
The Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding a Mothers Day Lunch from 12:00 noon today. Bookings are essential, though: (07) 4163-1375. 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. Mother's Day Classic - Kingaroy
 The not-for-profit Kingaroy running club Go Getta Girls is organising a special community Fun Run / Walk today to help raise funds for breast cancer research. The Mother's Day Classic walk or run was established in 1998. Its purpose is to raise money for breast cancer research, to increase awareness of breast cancer within the community and to support and remember those affected by breast cancer. The Classic is a national event and last year the Go Getta Girls introduced it in the South Burnett, helping to raise $5000 for the Breast Cancer Foundation in the process. They now want to host it annually and - with increased awareness, support and participation by our community - be able to grow our region's contribution to this worthy cause. This is a fun morning with either a 4k walk/run or a 8k run on offer. Participants will follow a course along Haly Street and West Street with temporary road closures, supervised by SES and Police - a completely safe event. The emphasis is on fun, community spirit and participation. The fun run will begin at the Go Getta Girls’ shed in Memorial Park, Kingaroy, at 7:00am and continue to around 11:00am. To register, visit the Mother’s Day Classic website. You can get more details by phoning Colleen on (07) 4162-5146 or by emailing her. You can also read about how last year's inaugural Classic went (and see photos) on our website. Bored In Blackbutt Board Games
The Blackbutt Board Gaming Club will be playing board games at Nukku Nook (the Rail Trail Head in Hart Street, Blackbutt) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. Players can bring along their own games if they wish, and the $4 meeting fee covers a great afternoon tea and room hire. The club meets on the second Sunday of each month and new members are very welcome. More details? Phone Bess on (07) 4170-0387 or send an email Mothers Day Lunch - Maidenwell
The Maidenwell Hotel will be holding a Mothers Day Lunch from 12:00 noon today. Bookings are advisable: (07) 4164-6133. Kumbia Kindergarten Mother's Day Lunch
The Kumbia Kindergarten will be holding a special Mother's Day Lunch at the Kumbia Hotel in Bell Street, Kumbia today. Tickets are $40 per head which includes a great lunch, live musical entertainment, and six raffle tickets in the multi draw raffle. There'll be a lucky door prize too. More details will be published as they become available - or you can phone Gayle in the meantime on (07) 4164 4175 or or email her.
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Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. Medieval Pottery Class - Nanango
The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running a Medieval Pottery Class at 10:00am this morning. Clay and firing facilities are available on-site and the class fee is $5. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315 National Seniors Bus Tour RSVP Deadline
Today is the last day you can book a seat on the National Seniors trip to Miles that will be running this Thursday, May 16th (see entry that day for all details). Monday Evening Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. South Burnett Parkinsons Support & Social Group Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Parkinsons Support & Social Group will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Orana Lutheran Complex at 24 MacDiamid Street in Kingaroy from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The SBPSSG provides an informal support and social group for people with Parkinson's disease, carers, family members and interested community members and refreshments served during the meeting. You can find out more by phoning Maree on (07) 4163-6010 or Grace on (07) 4168-7220 or by emailing them. You can also get a PDF flyer about the group by clicking here. South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday afternoon practice session at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery from 3:30pm to 6:30pm this afternoon. The SBYC is open to young people aged 13 to 18 and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510 or (07) 4169-0068. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome. Kingaroy Quota Club Meeting
The Kingaroy Quota Club will be holding its regular second Monday of the month meeting at the Biscuit Tin (15 Albert Street in Kingaroy) at 7:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone Marie on (07) 4162-5471.
UPDATE: Tonight's meeting will be held at 5:00pm at the Pioneer Motel Restaurant in Kingaroy Street. Past & Present Nurses Association Meeting - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Past & Present Nurses Association will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Kingaroy Coffee Lounge at 184 Kingaroy Street at 10:00am this morning. The group is open to anyone in the nursing profession who works (or has worked) in Kingaroy, and it meets at the same time and venue on the second Monday of each month. New members are very welcome.
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Coffee & Cake Morning - Wondai
The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social morning at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon today. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by visiting the group's website (set the region to "South Burnett"). Tuesday Evening Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Tuesday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 5:45pm this afternoon. South Burnett Chorale Practice Night - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Lily Ponds Book Club Meeting - Murgon
The Lily Ponds Book Club will be holding their regular 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon at 5:00pm. New members are always welcome! Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman
The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581 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. Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Tuesday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. Community Meeting - Maidenwell
A community meeting will be held at the Maidenwell Hall at 6:30pm this evening to discuss the formation of a new committee to represent the town. The meeting will be chaired by Darryl Otto, and all interested Maidenwell residents are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Fay on (07) 4164-6190. Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango
The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263
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Music Explorers Meeting - Wondai
The Music Explorers group will be meeting at The Studio behind the Wondai Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Wondai from 7:00pm to 9:30pm this evening. This informal group allows amateur musicians and anyone with a love of music to get together to practice, play together, share tips and learn. New members are always very welcome! More details from the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or Rem on (07) 4169-0012. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Nanango Seniors Meeting
The Nanango branch of National Seniors will be holding their regular 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting at the CTC Community Hub in Drayton Street, Nanango (just opposite the State Primary School) at 10:30am this morning - though you can come as early as 9:30am if you'd like a cuppa and natter first. New members aged 50-plus are very welcome! Nanango Blue Light Open Night
The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Morning Tea At The Taabinga Room Restaurant - Kingaroy
Looking for somewhere different for morning tea? Then why not have it at the Taabinga Room Restaurant, which is located at the Kingaroy TAFE College on the corner of the Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy. The Taabinga Room Restaurant is the training restaurant for the Kingaroy TAFE campus where apprentices and school students get to experience the hospitality industry in a supportive training environment. Students run the front and back-of-house operations. set up the restaurant for service, prepare, cook and serve the food and beverages and are assessed on these tasks throughout the day. The food on offer is very good and inexpensive too (eg: morning tea is just $6.50). Today's morning tea is being prepared by TAFE hospitality students and will be served between 10:00am and 12:00 noon. However, bookings are essential. You can make one by phoning Jason on (07) 4160-4428 or by emailing him. Wednesday Morning Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Printmaking Workshop - Kingaroy
 The Jumping Ant Arts group will be holding a Printmaking Workshop at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy (immediately behind the Visitor Information Centre) from 8:45am to 3:00pm today. This one-day, $12 workshop will teach students how to produce a single-colour 15cm x 15cm linocut print, so they should bring along a 15cm x 15cm drawing, pencil, eraser, any cutting tools they have, disposable gloves and their own lunch. Morning tea and all other materials and tools will be provided. More details? Phone Fran on (0488) 194-850 or Carmel on (07) 4162-3933 AgForce Disaster Recovery Roadshow - Goomeri
An AgForce Disaster Recovery Roadshow will be held at Goomeri Hall in Boonara Street, Goomeri at 9:30am this morning to allow locals to meet with a QRAA Client Liaison Officer and find out about the different disaster assistance packages availble as a result of the Australia Day floods. The meeting is free and catering will be provided. Amanda Gore - Murgon
 Graham House Community Centre, the South Burnett Regional Council and the Queensland State Government are bringing world-renowned speaker Amanda Gore (pictured) to the Murgon Town Hall at 7:00pm tonight for a free public workshop open to everyone in the South Burnett. Amanda is a famed motivational speaker and she'll be talking to the topic of "Building Strong, Resilient Communities". The night will involve a workshop where Amanda will explain the core attitudes supporting emotional resiliency. Amanda’s expertise lies in transforming the spirit of people and cultures by changing attitudes, improving relationships, connecting people, managing change, leadership and innovation to assist in the social and human recovery of individuals and communities - especially those affected by the recent floods. Tickets can be obtained in advance from South Burnett Regional Council regional offices, libraries and Visitor Information Centres, local schools, Cherbourg Aboriginal Council, US Mob radio and Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon. Unless full, some tickets will also be available at the Town Hall's front door tonight. You can also read more about Amanda Gore and tonight's workshop on this page of our website.
Wednesday Wipe-Outs Ten Pin Bowling - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be resuming their weekly Wednesday Wipe-Outs 10-Pin Bowling Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize monies and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. Kingaroy QCWA Twilight Branch Meeting
 The fifth meeting of the new Kingaroy QCWA Twilight Branch will be held at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy (behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre) from 6:00pm to around 7:30pm tonight. The Twilight Branch is a new branch of the QCWA - separate from the Kingaroy branch - for working women and busy mums which meets in the evenings rather than during the day. It's open to all women who'd like to take part in QCWA activities and/or find out more about this well respected community organisation. More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824, Marian on (07) 4164-5578 or Elaine on (07) 4163-7167. You can also read more about the new branch on this page of our website. South Burnett Carers Group Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Carers Social & Information Group will be holding its regular monthly meeting in the Tobruk Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 10:30am and 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. You can also get a PDF flyer about the group by clicking here. South Burnett Regional Council Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its monthly general meeting at the Glendon Street Council Chambers in Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning. Meetings are open to the public. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday nightpoker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Blackbutt Red Cross Meeting
The Blackbutt Red Cross branch will be holding their monthly meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Blackbutt at 9:30am this morning. New members are very 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.
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Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon
Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. AgForce Disaster Recovery Roadshow - Durong and Burrandowan
An AgForce Disaster Recovery Roadshow will be held at the Durong Bowls Club on the Chinchilla Road at During at 9:00am this morning; and a second one will be held at Passchendaele Farm at 4149 Ironpot Road near Burrandowan at 3:00pm this afternoon. The purpose of the meetings is to allow locals to meet with a QRAA Client Liaison Officer and find out about the different disaster assistance packages availble as a result of the Australia Day floods. The meetings are free and catering will be provided. Play 500 - Murgon
The Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding their regular Thursday morning 500 card games from 9:30am onwards this morning. Admission is $4.00 (which includes a cuppa) and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-4971 Diabetes Prevention Program - Kingaroy
RHealth and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities Program will be holding the second of four free weekly workshops today designed to help people reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The workshop will be held at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street from 5:30pm to 7:00pm and over the course of four weeks participants will learn about physical activity; healthy eating; healthy cooking; and how to make smart food choices. These workshops were a great success when they were run in January, but places are limited. If you missed out last time you can reserve one this time around by phoning Caitlin at RHealth on (07) 4162-5230 or by emailing her. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea At The Peanut Van's Factory
 Kingaroy's iconic Peanut Van will be holding one of Australia's Biggest Morning Teas at their headquarters at 14 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (just opposite the Endeavour Kitchens) at 10:00am this morning as a fundraiser for the Queensland Cancer Council. Everyone is welcome - all you need to bring is a gold coin donation - but to assist with catering an RSVP by May 15th would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by phoning The Peanut Van on 1300-81-82-83 or emailing them South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Thursday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. Juniors will train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 5:45pm. Clean Up Farms Day RSVP Deadline
Today is the last day volunteers can register to take part in this Sunday's "Clean Up Farms Day" effort (see entry Sunday, May 19 for all details). St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon
St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Thursday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. Biggest Morning Tea - Kingaroy
A "Biggest Morning Tea" fundraiser for the Queensland Cancer Council will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The $5 entry fee includes a great morning tea as well as a guest speaker, raffle, lucky door prize and music. Everyone is welcome! Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy
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 A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. National Seniors Bus Tour To Miles
The Murgon branch of National Seniors will be running a tour to Miles west of Chinchilla today. Miles was originally named Dogwood Crossing (after Dogwood Creek, which runs through the town) but was renamed in honour of the Queensland Colonial Secretary, William Miles. Today it's an agricultural town with a population of around 1,100 but may boom again in the future because of coal seam gas. It's also a little-seen, little heard-of town that will be fun to explore. Tickets for the trip are $52 per head and anyone is welcome to come along, whether you're a National Seniors member or not - but you'll need to book by Monday, May 13th and the bus will leave at 6:00am. You can obtain more details about bus pick-up points and departure times and/or make a booking by phoning Paula on (07) 4168-3114 or (0438) 708-885. Thursday Morning Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango
Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome!
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Debbie Robertson - Kingaroy
Popular entertainer Debbie Robertson will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Friday Social Golf - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway at Kingaroy will holding their regular Friday 9-ers 9 hole social golfing sessions for men and women from 8:00am until dusk today. Everyone is most welcome (including non-members) and green fees are $11 for members or $14 for non-members for the nine holes - but this also includes a card draw for prizes in the clubhouse in the evening (there's also a Jackpot card draw on the last Friday of each month). More details? Phone the Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720 Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy
The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. There'll be four jackpots on offer, as well as a raffle. Everyone is welcome. Blue Light Skating - Nanango
The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular third Friday of the month U13s To U18s Skating Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. A canteen will be operating too. Admission is $5. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm 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 $35 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 Joane 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. Country Music Practice Night - Nanango
The Nanango Country Music Friends will be holding their weekly practice night at the Wesleyan Church in Cairns Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. The group is open to people of all skill levels who enjoy playing country music, and you can find out more details by phoning (07) 4163-2469. AgForce Disaster Recovery Roadshow - Mondure
An AgForce Disaster Recovery Roadshow will be held at Mondure Hall at McConnell Way in Mondure at 7:00am this morning to allow locals to meet with a QRAA Client Liaison Officer and find out about the different disaster assistance packages availble as a result of the Australia Day floods. The meeting is free and catering will be provided.
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Railway Centenary Celebrations - Yarraman
 Apart from the Railway Heritage Dance Festival (see entry further above on this page), Yarraman will be holding a full day of celebrations at Heritage House in Millar Street today to mark the centenary of the arrival of the railway in the town. Activities will get underway at 8:00am with registrations for the PCYC 15km mountain bike social ride on the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail (for riders) and the Yarraman Weir Walk (for walkers). Then from 9:00am onwards - while the riders and walkers are away - Heritage House will be running a jam-packed day of fun family activities for everyone else. They'll include an all-day BBQ, billy tea and damper; market and information stalls; a History Of The Brisbane Valley Railway exhibition; free horse carriage rides to the old Yarraman railsway station and stockyards; and an open day at Heritage House itself. There'll also be an Official Opening ceremony and ironbark tree planting at 11:30am; the unveiling of a Commemorative Plaque at 12:00 noon; and a "Best Dressed Bike" competition at 12:30pm (for all ages!). The whole day is completely free thanks to sponsors Toowomba Regional Council, Wild Horse 98.7 FM, the Yarraman & District Progress Association, Heritage House and the Queensland and Federal Governments, and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Heritage House on (07) 4163-8111 (or for the 15km mountain bike ride, the South Burnett PCYC on (07) 4168-1889). Pottery Workshop - Wondai
The Wondai Regional Art Galley on the roundabout at Wondai will be holding a "Pottery - Handbuilding With Coils" workshop at The Studio in the rear of the Gallery from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The workshop will be led by well-known South Burnett potter Margie Laughton and the cost is $65. More details? Phone Margie on (07) 4168-4735. Mayor's Flood Appeal Pig On A Spit Night - Maidenwell
 Maidenwell's historic Maidenwell Hotel will be holding a special Mayor's Flood Appeal Pig On A Spit night from 6:00pm until late this evening to raise money for the Mayor's Red Earth Flood Appeal (dinner is served from 6:00pm to 8:00pm). Former boxer Bunger Johnson, former cricketer Carl Rackemann and former rugby league players Greg Oliphant and Greg Conescu will also be putting in an appearance, and there'll be live entertainment and lots of cold beer, raffles and an auction, as well as more pork than you can poke a stick at! Buses will be travelling to the hotel from Blackbutt, Nanango, Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon, and you can call Spud at the hotel on (07) 4164-6133 for more information about these. And if you'd like to donate something to the auction, give Spud a call on the same number. Tickets to the evening are $15 per head (which includes dinner) and it should be a fun night out - be there or be square. Saturday Soccer - Kingaroy
The 2013 Evolution Solar South Burnett Football League will be taking a one-week break this weekend for the annual Presidents Cuip competition. The Presidents Cup pitches the two top teams in each division against one another, calculated after the first two rounds (that is, the teams have played one another twice). This is a new format for this year to turn the competition into literally a "best of so far" set of matches, and soccer fans can expect to see three really great games in a row. All matches will be held at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy, with the 2nd Division clash between Nanango and Gunners hitting the field at 1:30pm; the Women's Division tussle between Nanango and Wests at 3:30pm; and the 1st Division Nanango and Gunners match kicking off at 5:30pm. Meanwhile, junior games will be held at the Wondai Sportsgrounds today. Spectators and supporters are very welcome to all matches, and canteens will be operating at both venues too. Nanango Autumn Race Meeting
 The Nanango Race Club will be holding their very popular Autumn Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway off the D'aguilar Highway just south of Nanango from 12:30pm until around 4:30pm this afternoon. The theme of today's meeting is "Shades Of Autumn" and patrons who dress to it are very welcome to take part in the hotly-contested Moffatdale Ridge Fashions Of The Field competition to win great prizes (today's contest will be judged by Magda Szubanski - there'll also be a special prize for the best Magda character). The Pink Champagne Bar and a licensed bar will be in full swing, and the Winning Post Cafe and a BBQ will be serving up great food, along with several other food stalls spread around the grounds. There'll also be lots of bookies and an on-course tote available to take your bets. Today's meeting is a 5-race event and in addition to a bumper field of top-notch horses there'll also be amusements for children; Lucky Punter draws (where losing punter's tickets can win a prize); plus a few other surprises you'll have to be trackside to see. Buses will be running to the races from Kingaroy's Carrollee Hotel at noon; the Glendon Street Bus Depot at 12:15pm, and the Nanango RSL at 12:30pm. Gates will open at the track itself at around 10:00am so that 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), there's definitely no BYO, and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4163-2346 or email her. Saturday Afternoon AFL - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL team will be playing their third home game of the season when they come up against University at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy at 2:15pm this afternoon. The teams will be playing Round 6 of this year's Darling Downs AFL competition, and spectators and supporters are very welcome! Friendship Markets - Kingaroy
The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 6:30am to around 12:00pm today. The markets feature an array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls and new stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Doug on (07) 4162-7300. Duke of Strathhearn Lodge Open Day & BBQ - Wondai
The Duke of Strathhearn Masonic Lodge will be holding an Open Day & BBQ at their Masonic Centre in Cadell Street, Wondai from 11:00am to 2:00pm today. The Masons do a lot of good work in the community and the purpose of the Open Day is to let anyone who'd like to know more about the Lodge come along, enjoy a relaxed BBQ lunch and chat with current members about all the different projects they get involved with. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Lance on (07) 4168-5390.
Saturday Rugby League
The South Burnett Premier League will be holding their annual President's Cup competition at Fred Kassulke Oval south of Nanango's CBD today, with the two teams currently at the top of the table - Cherbourg Hornets and Wondai Wolves - battling it out at 2:30pm in what promises to the be a truly A-grade match. The Hornets were Premiers in 2012 and the Wolves in 2011, and both have had really knife-edge matches against each other this season. Meanwhile - in the U8s to U12s juniors - Mustangs will play the Hornets at Murgon Sportsgrounds; the Timbertowners will play the Red Ants at Blackbutt Sportsgrounds; and the Stags will play the Wolves at Fred Kassule Oval. In the U14s, Mustangs will play Hornets at Murgon Showgrounds; Stags will play Red Ants Whites at Fred Kassulke Oval; and the Red Ants Reds will play Central Burnett Brumbies at the same venue. In the U16s, Mustangs will play Hornets at the Murgon Showgrounds, and the Stags will play the Cenrtral Burnett Brumbies at Fred Kassulke Oval, Nanango. Note: There won't be an U18s match today after a last-minute forfeit by the Wallaroos, who were due to play the Mustangs at Murgon. Railway Heritage Dance Festival - Yarraman
 A Railway Heritage Dance Festival will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 7:00pm until around midnight tonight as part of this month's celebrations of the Centenary of the arrival of the first train in Yarraman. Tonight's fully licensed get-together will take on an Oktoberfest theme and will feature a traditional German EuroBand, beer and meals. There'll also be a floor show with audience participation, as well as prizes for the best-dressed guests, best performers and a mystery door prize as well. Tickets are just $15 per head and can be obtained from the Yarraman Library in Toomey Street or Wild Horse 99.7 FM at Heritage House in Millar Street. Everyone is welcome and it should be a really great night! More details? Phone James on (0419) 668-656 or visit the website.
Seafood Smorgasbord - Wondai
 Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street, Wondai will be holding another of their popular third Saturday of the month all-you-can-eat Seafood Smorgasbords from 6:30pm this evening (dinner starts at 7:00pm). Cost is $35 per head (BYO) and since these dinners are usually a sell-out, bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5744 Kids Club - Nanango
The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running its Saturday morning Kids Club from 10:00am to 1:00pm this morning. The club offers fun, art-related activities for children and parents are welcome to conme along too. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315 Debbie Robertson - Kingaroy
Popular entertainer Debbie Robertson will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 QCWA Come & Try Day - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy QCWA will be holding a "Come & Try Day" at the QCWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street (just next to the RSL) from 1:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon for girls aged 10 years and upwards. Girls can come and try all sorts of crafts, learn to cook in a healthy way, learn catering and life skills and - most importantly - have fun doing it! The Kingaroy QCWA is considering forming a Younger Set in the town if there's sufficient interest, so today would also be a good way to dip your toe in the water if this is an attractive idea. More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824.
Don Costa - Nanango
Entertainer Don Costa will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.
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Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Mayor's Community Breakfast - Moffatdale
A Mayor's Community Breakfast will be held at Dusty Hill at Waterview Drive in Moffatdale from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning to raise funds for Relay For Life. Former olympic swimmer Julie McDonald will be a special guest speaker at the event. Tickets are $40 and can be obtained by phoning Bronwyn Barry at the SBRC on (07) 4189-9155 by 3:00pm Friday May 17. Permaculture Talk - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Community Garden group will be holding a free permaculture talk at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Alford and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite SuperIGA) from 11:00am to 1:00pm this morning. Today's talk will be about bees, and it will be followed by lunch in the garden. Everyone is welcome! (Note: These Sunday talks will continue for the next three Sundays, but with a different topic each week). Million Paws Walk - Kingaroy
 The annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk - a fundraiser for the Kingaroy RSPCA - will be held at Memorial Park in Haly Street, Kingaroy from 8:00am this morning (when Walk registrations will commence - the walk gets underway at 9:00am) until around 2:00pm this afternoon. Owners can bring their well-behaved dogs along for either a 2km or 4km circuit walk - which takes about an hour or so - and then follow things up with the family by enjoying a community sausage sizzle, an egg-and-spoon race, costume awards, or taking part in the many other things that will be on offer. These include a mobile hydrobath offering deeply discounted $13 baths for your pooch; $25 micro-chipping; face-painting for children; market stalls; great coffee; and much more. Entry to the walk costs $15 for adults, $7 for children under 16, $10 for concessions or $35 for a family of four and all proceeds of this morning's efforts will go to the Kingaroy RSPCA to help their important work looking after the South Burnett's unwanted and/or abused pets. Everyone is welcome to this great social morning - last year more than 50 walkers took part - and you can obtain more details and/or register by phoning the RSPCA on (07) 4162-5501 or by visiting the Million Paws Walk website. PS: If you pre-register for this event you can save money. Pre-registration fees are $12 for adults, $6 for children, $8 for concessions or $28 for a family. PPS: Haven't got a well-behaved dog (or any dog at all) but still want to take part? If you give the RSPCA a call beforehand, they'll set you up with a shelter dog for the walk. It's a great way to give them exercise and who knows? You may meet a new lifelong friend. You can also read about what last year's Million Paws Walk was like on our website. Debbie Robertson - Nanango
Popular entertainer Debbie Robertson will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Free Healthy Sunday Breakfast - Kingaroy
Here's something different! Lynne Sierakowski of Nutrition Plus will be offered a completely free heathy Sunday breakfast at 187 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (ie the Kingaroy Pharmacy) from 10:00am to 11:00am this morning to increase community awareness of how important a great nutritious start to the day is for everyone of every age. For catering purposes, though, an RSVP would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by phoning (0405) 441-393.
South Burnett Feather Club 38th Annual Show & Sale - Kingaroy
 The South Burnett Feather Club - an organisation which aims to further the development of show poultry - will be holding its 38th Annual Show And Sale at the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman St, Kingaroy from 8:00am onwards this morning. The Feather Show usually attracts more than 450 entries (covering 30 different breeds) from as far afield as Gympie, Monto, Brisbane and Bundaberg, and this year looks like being no different. In addition, each year the Club showcase a particular breed at the Show as a special feature of the event - this year, it will be Wyandottes - and offer special prizes for exhibitors who can bring along fine examples of it. Judging of all entries will commence as soon as the gates open and trophies will be presented to the winners at about 2:00pm. This show is a biggie for chook fanciers and everyone with an interest in poultry is most welcome to come along! Morning tea will be available as well. More details? Visit the Feather Club's website. Clean Up Farms Day
The South Burnett's annual "Clean Up Australia Day" effort - which was postponed this year by the Australia Day floods and their aftermath - will be held today on farms around the northern part of the region that are being assisted by BlazeAid volunteers. Today's effort has been rebadged as "Clean Up Farms Day" and volunteers should register by contacting the South Burnett Regional Council on (07) 4189-9104. Biggest Morning Tea - Maidenwell
UPDATED The Maidenwell branch of the QCWA will be holding one of Australia's "Biggest Morning Teas" at the Maidenwell Hall today to raise money for the Queensland Cancer Council. The get-together will kick off at 9:30am and apart from a delicious morning tea, there'll also be a "Bring and Buy Table" with a great variety of things to buy. Last year's Biggest Morning Tea was a great success and everyone is welcome - admission is just a gold coin donation.
NB. An earlier version of this event listing had an incorrect time
Portrait Photography Workshop - Nanango
 The Nanango & District Camera Club will be holding a Portrait Workshop at Tipperary Flats on the D'Aguilar Highway south of the CBD from 1:00pm onwards today. Portrait photography is an exacting discipline all its own, so the workshop will be led by distnguished photographer Alwyn Kucks AAPS, SSAPS, PSQA assisted by David Bayley to provide expert tuition. There'll also be two professional models available for participants to practise with. The last portrait workshop the Camera Club held in 2012 was a big success and many people who attended said the tricks and techniques they'd picked up in a single afternoon were well worth it. Today's workshop will follow a similar format. The workshop fee is $10 for members or $15 for non-members, and everyone is welcome! You can obtain more details by phoning Keren on (07) 4163-7210 or by emailing her.
South Burnett Trail Horse Riders 22km Ride
 The South Burnett Trail Horse Riders will be staging a 22km intermediate level ride along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail today as part of Yarraman's Centenary Of The Arrival Of The Railway celebrations. All riders are welcome - ride fees are $5 for ATHRA members and $25 for non-members - and you should muster at Heritage House at 26 Millar Street in Yarraman at 8:30am. Riders should also bring along a packed smoko kit for the rest stop. More details? Phone Heritage House on (07) 4163-8111.
South Burnett Car Club Show & Shine Swap Meet - Nanango
 The South Burnett Car Club will be holding a Show & Shine Swap Meet at Stags Oval off the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango's CBD from 9:00am this morning through until late his afternoon (though entrants and swap sites can get through the gates from 7:00am this morning to set up). The Show & Shine is open to all types of cars and bikes and trophies will be presented to the winners around 1:00pm. Swap sites, meanwhile, will be offering all sorts of automotive-related trash and treasure. Entrants and swap sites will have to pay a $10 entry fee (which covers 2 adults) but visitors can get into the grounds for a slim $2 and children under 13 can get in for free. More details? Phone Peter on (0429) 468-282. Sunday Markets - Kilkivan
The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 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!
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South Burnett Wine Industry Association Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Wine Industry Association will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening. Medieval Pottery Class - Nanango
The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running a Medieval Pottery Class at 10:00am this morning. Clay and firing facilities are available on-site and the class fee is $5. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315 Monday Evening Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome. South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Wondai
The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday afternoon practice session at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery from 3:30pm to 6:30pm this afternoon. The SBYC is open to young people aged 13 to 18 and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510 or (07) 4169-0068.
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South Burnett Chorale Practice Night - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Tuesday Evening Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Tuesday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 5:45pm this afternoon. Kingaroy Writers Association Meeting
The Kingaroy Writers' Association will be meeting between 9:30am and 12:00 noon this morning at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy. Members meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to share their work with other members and take part in writing and word exercises. Membership is $5 per annum and meetings are $2 to cover tea and coffee (bring a plate for a shared morning tea experience). New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Geoff on (07) 4162-1885 or Jessica on (07) 4162-8476. Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Tuesday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman
The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581 Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango
The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Biggest Morning Tea - Wondai
Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding one of Australia's "Biggest Morning Teas" from 10:00am to 2:00pm today as a fundraiser for the Queensland Cancer Council. Admission is $5 - which includes raffles and guest speakers - and Dimities full morning tea and lunchtime menus will be available if you get peckish. Bookings are advisable, though, if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4168-5744. 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.
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Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday nightpoker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Murgon Sports Association AGM
The Murgon Sports Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Murgon Sportsground Clubhouse at 6:30pm this evening. All interested people are vey welcome to attend. More details? Phone Sarah on (0429) 686-001 or email her.
Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Music Explorers Meeting - Wondai
The Music Explorers group will be meeting at The Studio behind the Wondai Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Wondai from 7:00pm to 9:30pm this evening. This informal group allows amateur musicians and anyone with a love of music to get together to practice, play together, share tips and learn. New members are always very welcome! More details from the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or Rem on (07) 4169-0012. Shop Local Campaign - Kingaroy
An information session about a new Shop Local campaign will be held from 6:30pm this evening at Kingaroy RSL. For more information, contact Trudi Bartlett on 0488-112-298. Lunch At The Taabinga Room - Kingaroy
Looking for somewhere different for lunch today? Then why not have lunch at the Taabinga Room Restaurant, which is located at the Kingaroy TAFE College on the corner of the Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy. The Taabinga Room Restaurant is the training restaurant for the Kingaroy campus where TAFE's apprentices and school students get to experience the hospitality industry in a supportive training environment. Students run the front and back-of-house operations. set up the restaurant for service, prepare, cook and serve the food and beverages and are assessed on these tasks throughout the day. The food on offer is very good and inexpensive too ($12.50 for a three-course lunch, $10 for two courses or $6.50 for one course). Today's lunch is being prepared by Nanango State High School hospitality students and will be served between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm. However, bookings are essential. You can make one by phoning Jason on (07) 4160-4428 or by emailing him. Kingaroy Lions Club Dinner Meeting
The Kingaroy Lions Club will be holding their bi-monthly Dinner Meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy (opposite McDonalds) from 6:30pm onwards tonight. The Kingaroy Lions are involved in a very wide range of community activities in Kingaroy and surrounding areas all year round and anyone who's interested in joining a Lions Club (or simply socialising and seeing how Lions operate) is very welcome to come along! Kingaroy Lions Club dinners are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, and you can obtain more information by phoning Neil on (07) 4162-3742 or by emailing him. Community Grants Presentation Night - Yarraman
The Yarraman branch of Bendigo Bank will be holding its annual Community Grants presentation night at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street at 6:30pm this evening. The branch will be giving away $42,000 to local community groups who've applied to the branch's grants program over the last year, and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Yarraman branch on (07) 4163-8162. Wednesday Wipe-Outs Ten Pin Bowling - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be resuming their weekly Wednesday Wipe-Outs 10-Pin Bowling Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize monies and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. For more details phone (07) 4163-6191. Wednesday Morning Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Nanango Blue Light Open Night
The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
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Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon
Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Thursday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. Juniors will train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 5:45pm. Shop Local Campaign - Murgon
An information session about a new Shop Local campaign will be held from 6:30pm this evening at Murgon RSL. For more information, contact Trudi Bartlett on 0488-112-298. Play 500 - Murgon
The Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding their regular Thursday morning 500 card games from 9:30am onwards this morning. Admission is $4.00 (which includes a cuppa) and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-4971 Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Thursday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon
St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Diabetes Prevention Workshop - Kingaroy
RHealth and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities Program will be holding the third of four free weekly workshops today designed to help people reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The workshop will be held at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street from 5:30pm to 7:00pm and over the course of four weeks participants will learn about physical activity; healthy eating; healthy cooking; and how to make smart food choices. These workshops were a great success when they were run in January, but places are limited. If you missed out last time you can reserve one this time around by phoning Caitlin at RHealth on (07) 4162-5230 or by emailing her. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango
Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! Venom Trick Shots Live - Kingaroy
If you're a fan of snooker, billiards or pool, the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Haly and Glendon Streets in Kingaroy have something special for you tonight: a once-only appearance by Florian 'Venom' Kohler, the world's most talented pool trick shot artist. Venom is an Internet sensation with well over 1,000,000 Youtube views of his various videos and he his own DVD too. His appearance tonight is the first time he's ever been seen in the South Burnett, and tickets to his show are limited. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380 or Neil from Typhoon Cues on (0413) 404-875. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy
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 A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. Women's Shed - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Women's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all women who'd enjoy the companionship of other women while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246.
Thursday Morning Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. South Burnett Computer Users Group Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Computer Users Group will be holding their fortnightly meeting from 10:00am today at the Orana Drop-In Centre at MacDiamid Street in Kingaroy. The SBCUG is a not-for-profit group that aims to help seniors get the most from their computers. Beginners through to the more advanced users are catered for with demonstrations and practical lessons. If you're interested in becoming confident using your computer, you're welcome to come and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The meeting starts at 10:00am with an hour's break for lunch from noon to 1:00pm, and then continues to 4:00pm. You can bring your own laptop to follow along on the lessons and get help with any problems you have. More details? Call Helen on (0413) 196-658 or Michael on (07) 4163-3586.
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Karaoke Night - Wondai
The South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s Singles Social Group will be attending a Karaoke Night at the Warana Hotel at 42 Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:30pm until late this evening. Everyone is welcome along to this fun night of singing and dancing and admission is free. More details? Phone Geoff or Sue on (0468) 694-438 or email them. You can also find out about the group's other social events on their website. Nanango Computer Club Meeting
The Nanango Computer Club will be holding its regular fortnightly meeting at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 1:30pm and 4:00pm this afternoon. The club caters for computer enthusiasts at all skill levels and welcomes anyone interested in learning more about computers in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. You can attend the first two meetings for free - after that, annual membership is $10 - and there's a $2 fee per meeting to cover coffee and cake. Meetings are held fortnightly on alternating Fridays and Saturdays. More details? Contact the club's Secretary on (07) 4163-1262 or send an email Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy
The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. There'll be four jackpots on offer, as well as a raffle. Everyone is welcome. Cook For Life - Cherbourg
The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE in partnership with Queensland Health will be holding a "Cook For Life" class at Nurunderi TAFE in Chebourg from 1:00pm to 4:00pm today (and also next Friday, May 31 if you can't make today's class). The course will cover basic cooking skills, knife skills, food safety, smart food choices and how to manage grocery budgets, and is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare quick, easy and healthy meals. Cost is $10 per person and you can register and/or find out more information by phoning Jason Ford on (07) 4160-4428. Friday Social Golf - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway at Kingaroy will holding their regular Friday 9-ers 9 hole social golfing sessions for men and women from 8:00am until dusk today. Everyone is most welcome (including non-members) and green fees are $11 for members or $14 for non-members for the nine holes - but this also includes a card draw for prizes in the clubhouse in the evening (there's also a Jackpot card draw on the last Friday of each month). More details? Phone the Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720 South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm 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 $35 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 Joane 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. Country Music Practice Night - Nanango
The Nanango Country Music Friends will be holding their weekly practice night at the Wesleyan Church in Cairns Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. The group is open to people of all skill levels who enjoy playing country music, and you can find out more details by phoning (07) 4163-2469.
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Mayor's Flood Appeal Charity Golf Day - Murgon
The Murgon Golf Club will be holding a Nine Hole Family Fun Golf Day on their course at the southern end of Murgon today as a fundraiser for the Mayor's Red Earth Flood Appeal, which will wind up on June 1st. Today's event will be a three person ambrose with a shotgun start at 1:30pm, and the $15 per person entry fee includes a great BBQ and prizes afterwards. Everyone is welcome - golfers and non-golfers alike - and you can book tickets by phoning (07) 4168-1355 or by registering by 1:00pm on the course today. Army Cadet Expo - Nanango
 An Army Cadet Expo arranged by the 123 Australian Cadet Unit will be held at Nanango Showgrounds from 11:00am until late today. The event will kick off with a march by 70 cadets from all over South-East Queensland from the Cairns Street Showgrounds down Drayton Street to the War Memorial at 11:00am. At the War Memorial, selected cadets will practice the drill for a Catafalque Party, after which they'll all march back to the Showgrounds for an afternoon of fun activities that the public are very welcome to come along and view. These will inlude displays of archery; first aid scenarios; drill; drums; fieldcraft; practice runs through confidence courses (formerly known as "obstacle courses"); a display by the Light Horse Regiment; and another by the fire brigade. There'll also be free information availble for any young people aged between 12.5 years and 18 years who are interested in joining the Army cadets. Everyone is welcome! The day will be capped off by a dinner at the Showgrounds for relatives, friends and invited guests of the cadets. More details? Phone Captain (AAC) Liane Kerr on (07) 4164-6221 or (0448) 840-751, or Lt. (AAC) Maurie Kerr on (0437) 556-589. Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Dinner Dance
 The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Committee will be holding their fully licensed annual Goomeri Pumpkin Festival Dinner Dance at the Hall of Memory in Goomeri's CBD this evening as the traditional curtain-raiser to tomorrow's 17th annual Goomeri Pumpkin Festival. Music will be supplied by Ricochet and prepaid bookings are absolutely essential for this three course dinner (5:30pm for 6:00pm) and the pumpkin-inspired dancing that follows it. During the evening attendees will have the opportunity to bid for a ride on a camel in tomorrow's Pumpkin Festival street parade while thousands of visitors line the streets to cheer you on, and all proceeds from the auction will go to a selected charity. There'll also be a lucky door prize. Tickets are $35 per head and you can obtain more details and/or make a booking by phoning (07) 4168-1925 or on the Festival's website. Centenary Of Sacred Heart Church, Blackbutt
The Sacred Heart Church in James Street, Blackbutt will be celebrating its centenary today with a Mass at 11:00am, followed by a luncheon. Anyone who's ever had any connection with the church is very welcome to come along, and you can obtain more details by phoning Maree on (07) 4163-0581 or by by emailing her; or Pauline on (07) 4170-0771 or by emailing her. Kingaroy Lions Trail Ride - Minmore
 The first day of the weekend-long Kingaroy Trail Ride will be held at Minmore 36km west of Kingaroy from 8:00am this morning through until late this afternoon (look for the signs off the Bunya Highway past the Kingaroy Golf Club). This annual 2-day event is a fundraiser for the Kingaroy Lions and Careflight and last year attracted more than 450 riders. It's a non-competitive trail ride open to all classes of dirt bikes (no quads) featuring a brand new 50Km fast open trail with a few challenges to keep it interesting on Saturday, and tomorrow the famous 55Km Sandy Creek loop. A novice and Pee Wee circuits will also be in operation. Free camping is available with hot showers and toilets, as well as on-site food catering from Saturday through to Sunday lunch. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Neil on (0478) 831-567, join the Ride's Facebook group or email the organisers. You can also get a PDF brochure outlining fees, rules, the track's location and many other useful things by clicking here.
Kids Club - Nanango
The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running its Saturday morning Kids Club from 10:00am to 1:00pm this morning. The club offers fun, art-related activities for children and parents are welcome to conme along too. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315 Wondai Country Markets
 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 new "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 Note: Today's Markets will be extra-large because they'll also be incorporating the annual Wondai Hospital Auxiliary Fete. Saturday Afternoon Rugby Union - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Thrashers rugby union team will be playing their third home game of the season at St Mary's Oval in John Street, Kingaroy (behind Kingaroy Hospital) at 1:30pm this afternoon. The Thrashers will be playing Roma in Round 8 of the 2013 Downs Rugby competition - and after two succesive away wins against the Dalby Wheatmen and the USQ Saints in the last fortnight, they'll be keen to make it three in a row. Spectators and supporters are very welcome to come and cheer the home team on! More details? Phone Thrashers President Shane O'Malley on (0438) 151-135. Pig On A Spit Night - Maidenwell
Maidenwell's historic Maidenwell Hotel will be holding another of their popular monthly Pig On A Spit evenings from 6:00pm until late tonight tonight (dinner is served from 6:00pm to 8:00pm). There'll be live entertainment and lots of cold beer, as well as more pork than you can poke a stick at! The hotel's Pig On A Spit nights are held on the last Saturday of every month and they're always a lot of fun! The cost is $12.50 for adults and $6.50 for children. More information? Phone the pub on (07) 4164-6133. Garden Day - Proston
 The Proston QCWA will be holding a Garden Day at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 3:30pm today. Popular gardening expert and ABC Garden Talkback host Rod Hultgren will be a special guest speaker, and there'll also be a multi-draw raffle; a lucky door prize; the drawing of the major raffle; a CWA craft stall; a Paradise Nutrients stall; a Teapot and Tea Cosy competition; and more! Tickets are just $10 per person - which includes a great morning tea and lunch with fellow gardening enthusiasts - and everyone is welcome. You can obtain more information by contacting President Val Klein on (07) 4168-9391 “Gangsters & Gals” Charity Dinner - Kingaroy
A Gangsters & Gals Charity Dinner in aid of the RACQ Careflight helicopter service will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening. RACQ Careflight regularly transports critically ill patients from hospitals in the South Burnett to Brisbane or elsewhere, and provides a vital service to our region. Tickets are $60 per head which includes a three-course meal, and a licensed bar will be operating as well. There'll also be raffles, lucky door prizes and a special prize for the best "Gangster & Gal" couple, plus live entertainment from the South Burnett Community Orchestra. More details? Tickets? Phone Wendy Kelly on (0409) 270-496 or email her Dance - Booie Hall
A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00am this evening. Music will be supplied by Jus Dancin and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Kathy on (07) 4163-2741. Saturday Rugby League - Blackbutt
After a break last week for the President's Cup, the sixth round of the 2013 South Burnett Premier League competition will be held at the Blackbutt football grounds at the corner of Railway and Charles Streets today - and it'll be an A-Grade Double Header. In the first match of the day at 1:00pm, the Nanango Stags will take on the formidable Wondai Wolves (currently at number 2 on the ladder); and in the second match at 2:45pm, 2012 Premiers and current leaders Cherbourg Hornets will be playing the Blackbutt Timbertowners on their home turf, with the local boys understandably keen to turn in a top performance. Meanwhile, the Queensland School Sports 18 Years Rugby League State Championships will be playing six matches from 9:00am onwards today at Kingaroy's T.J. O'Neill Oval in the third straight day of the four-day competition. And junior rugby league games will be held at the Blackbutt and Wondai Sportsgrounds, and at the Murgon Showgrounds and Jack O'Chin Oval at Cherbourg. Spectators and supporters are very welcome at all matches! Saturday Shooting - Wondai
The Wondai Pistol Club will be holding a pistol shooting competition at their complex on Rifle Range Road at the end of Bramston Street from 9:00am this morning, followed by sa Rim Fire Rifle Silhouette competition at 1:00pm. New members are very welcome. Saturday Soccer - Kingaroy
After a one-week break for the annual Presidents Cup contests last week, the seventh round of the 2013 Evolution Solar South Burnett Football League will be kicking off again in Kingaroy today, with Gunners playing Wests at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy. The 2nd Division match will hit the field at 1:30pm; the Women's Division match at 3:15pm; and the 1st Division match kicking off at 5:00pm. Junior soccer matches, meanwhile, will be played at the Wondai Sportsgrounds. And tomorrow - at Murgon - Barambah United will play the Nanango Panthers at the Murgon Showgrounds, with 2nd Division taking to the park at 11:00am; Womens Division at 1:00pm; and 1st Division at 3:00pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome to all matches, and canteens will be operating at both venues too. Luke Green - Nanango
Entertainer Luke Green will be performing at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Jeff Hancox - Kingaroy
South Burnett entertainer Jeff Hancox will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755
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Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
 The 17th Annual Goomeri Pumpkin Festival will be held in Goomeri from 6:00am this morning through until around 5:00pm this afternoon. This whacky festival has steadily grown to become the largest annual event in South Burnett, attracting 15,000 visitors last year and completely swamping the charming town of Goomeri itself (which has an everyday population of around 500). As usual, the 2013 Pumpkin Festival will feature a wide range of market and novelty stalls; all-day live entertainment; Giant Pumpkin and Best Decorated Pumpkin competitions; and - of course! - the Great Australian Pumpkin Roll down Policeman's Hill at around 2:00pm in the afternoon with a Lucky Spot prize of $1000 and lots of other cash prizes for section winners. Other great things to look out for include cooking demonstrations; a Pumpkin Power Shot Put competition with cash prizes; Guy McLean; antique car and bike displays; a $1000 Pumpkin Mash Cash Raffle; billy tea, damper and stew in Dickinson Park (along with an all-day BBQ and lots and lots of food stalls); market stalls in the streets; roving entertainers; and lots, lots more! The Pumpkin Festival is one of the zaniest events in Australia as well as the messiest (but funniest) explosion of pumpkins the world's ever known. It's also great fun for all the family, and admission is 100% free. More details? Phone (07) 4168-1925. Town Hall Forecourt Concert - Kingaroy
 Former Redgum members John Schumann and Hugh McDonald along with their band The Vagabonds will performing "It'll Be Alright In The Long Run" - a free community concert - at the Dr Ellen Kent-Hughes Forecourt in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. The concert is being jointly sponsored by Centacare South Burnett, the Queensland Alliance for Mental Health, RHealth and Stanwell Corporation to promote mental health and well-being and it will be a rare chance to see these iconic Australian musicians perform live on stage singing Redgum classics like "I Was Only 19", "I've Been To Bali Too", "The Long Run" and "Diamantina Drover" (amongst many others). Free buses will be running to Kingaro and you can reserve a seat and get pick-up and drop-off locations and times by phoning (07) 4162-5439. There'll also be a BBQ and soft drinks available on site. Note: This concert was last seen in the South Burnett in February 2012. Sunday Shooting - Wondai
The Wondai Rife Club will be holding a three-range shooting competition at their complex on Rifle Range Road at the end of Bramston Street from 9:00am this morning (registrations begin at 8:30am). New members are very welcome. Permaculture Talk - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Community Garden group will be holding a free permaculture talk at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Alford and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite SuperIGA) from 11:00am to 1:00pm this morning. Today's talk will be about earthworms and the role they play in soil creation, and it will be followed by lunch in the garden. Everyone is welcome! (Note: These Sunday talks will continue for the next two Sundays, but with a different topic each week). Lunch In The Country Smorgasbord - Wondai
Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be holding another of their regular Lunch In The Country Smorgasbords from 12:00pm to 2:00pm today. The cost is a modest $15.00 per person for a really great feed (BYO), but bookings are advisable if you want to be certain of a seat: (07) 4168-5744 Open Jump Day - Nanango
The Nanango Hack & Pony Club will be holding an Open Jump Day at the Pony Club Grounds near the Nanango Race Course today. The event is open to anyone regardless of age and whether or not they're a member of the club, but normal Pony Club rules about safety and tack will apply. There'll be six events plus a practice round on the program, with ribbons to 6th place. A conteen will also be operating all day. More details? Phone Judy on (0447) 168-209. Hivesville Country Markets
The Hivesville Country Markets will be held at the Hivesville Sports Grounds from 7:00am to around 12:00 noon today. These family friendly monthly markets feature a variety of stalls including fresh local farm produce, plants, crafts, knick-knacks, live chickens and lots of food. There'll also be mini auctions running throughout the morning, along with a jumping castle and pony rides for the kids and plenty of free parking in the grounds. New stallholders are very welcome too, and you can obtain more details by phoning Trish on (0459) 493-511 or Greg on (07) 4168-9545.
Kingaroy Lions Trail Ride - Minmore
The second (and final) day of the weekend-long Kingaroy Trail Ride will be held at Minmore 36km west of Kingaroy from 8:00am this morning through until late this afternoon (look for the signs off the Bunya Highway past the Kingaroy Golf Club). This annual 2-day event is a fundraiser for the Kingaroy Lions and Careflight and last year attracted more than 450 riders. It's a non-competitive trail ride open to all classes of dirt bikes (no quads) and today it will feature the famous 55Km Sandy Creek loop. A novice and Pee Wee circuits will also be in operation. Free camping is available with hot showers and toilets, as well as on-site food catering through to lunchtime today. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Neil on (0478) 831-567, join the Ride's Facebook group or email the organisers. You can also get a PDF brochure outlining fees, rules, the track's location and many other useful things by clicking here. Annual Red Shield Appeal Doorknock - Kingaroy
The Salvation Army's annual Red Shield Appeal will be held today, and teams of volunteers will be knocking on doors in Kingaroy in an effort to help the Salvos reach their 2013 fund-raising target. The doorknock helps the Salvation Army continue their valuable social work programs in the South Burnett in areas like crisis housing; support for families in need; alcohol, drug and gambling rehabilitation programs; aged care services and telephone counselling - and the Red Shield Appeal also helps fill in the 25% gap that the Federal Government doesn't pay for. If you'd like to help the Salvos with a little bit of door-knocking yourself, volunteer collectors and drivers will be assembling outside the Westpac Bank in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 8:00am this morning (the Salvos have plenty of drivers but could really do with some more collectors). And after a short two-hour stint, you'll be rewarded with a sausage sizzle, a free drink and some McDonalds vouchers as "thank you" from the Red Shield Appeal crew, as well as the inner satisfaction of knowing you've done something good to help the less fortunate in our community. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 GT Jam Session - Yarraman
The Royal Hotel at 18 Toomey Street in Yarraman will be holding their regular fourth Sunday of the month GT Jam Session between 2:00pm and 6:00pm this afternoon. The event is compered by Gavin and Tony Cisneros and Paul Harrison from popular local rock band Too Ezy and is open to all amateur musicians following any musical style (eg: country, covers, pop, folk etc). Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-8219. Sunday Markets - Kilkivan
The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032
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Monday Evening Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt
Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome. 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 10:00am 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. South Burnett Youth Choir Practice - Wondai
The South Burnett Youth Choir will be holding their regular Monday afternoon practice session at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Regional Art Gallery from 3:30pm to 6:30pm this afternoon. The SBYC is open to young people aged 13 to 18 and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Jane on (0411) 118-510 or (07) 4169-0068. Medieval Pottery Class - Nanango
The Winds Of Change Gallery in George Street, Nanango (just across the road from the Cultural Centre) will be running a Medieval Pottery Class at 10:00am to 1:00pm today. Clay and firing facilities are available on-site and the class fee is $5, which includes a free morning tea. More details? Phone the Gallery on (0409) 060-315 Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm to around 4:00pm today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191.
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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. Blackbutt Show Society Meeting
The Blackbutt Show Society will be holding their regular fourth Tuesday monthly meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 7:00pm. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone the President on (0417) 643-176 or Secretary on (0401) 282-424. Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman
The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581 Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Tuesday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. South Burnett Chorale Practice Night - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Tuesday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 5:45pm this afternoon. Blackbutt Show Society Meeting
The Blackbutt Show Society will be holding their regular fourth Tuesday monthly meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 7:00pm. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone the President on (0417) 643-176 or Secretary on (0401) 282-424. Dress In Red Morning Tea - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Renal Unit will be holding a “Dress in Red” morning tea and information session from 9:30am to 11:30am this morning on the grassed area outside the renal unit at Kingaroy Hospital to raise awareness about kidney disease (National Kidney Week runs from May 23 to June 1). Everyone is welcome, but please wear something red to show your support. Coffee & Cake Morning - Wondai
The Lively 50's & 60's Singles Social Group will be holding a coffee and cake social morning at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai between 10:00am and 12:00 noon today. Lively50s&60s is a social group for women and men between 50 and 69 to allow them to get together for fun, social activities and merriment. Membership is 100% free - just pay for your food, tea or coffee. You can obtain more information by visiting the group's website (set the region to "South Burnett"). Tuesday Evening Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango
The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263
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Wednesday Morning Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Wednesday Wipe-Outs Ten Pin Bowling - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be resuming their weekly Wednesday Wipe-Outs 10-Pin Bowling Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize monies and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Nanango Blue Light Open Night
The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Lunch At The Taabinga Room - Kingaroy
Looking for somewhere different for lunch today? Then why not have lunch at the Taabinga Room Restaurant, which is located at the Kingaroy TAFE College on the corner of the Bunya Highway and Geritz Road, Kingaroy. The Taabinga Room Restaurant is the training restaurant for the Kingaroy campus where TAFE's apprentices and school students get to experience the hospitality industry in a supportive training environment. Students run the front and back-of-house operations. set up the restaurant for service, prepare, cook and serve the food and beverages and are assessed on these tasks throughout the day. The food on offer is very good and inexpensive too ($12.50 for a three-course lunch, $10 for two courses or $6.50 for one course). Today's lunch is being prepared by St Mary's Catholic College hospitality students and will be served between 12:00 noon and 2:00pm. However, bookings are essential. You can make one by phoning Jason on (07) 4160-4428 or by emailing him. Wednesday Night Zumba - Wondai
Basic Zumba exercise classes will be held at Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street at 6:00pm tonight. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Shirley on (0408) 598-505. Music Explorers Meeting - Wondai
The Music Explorers group will be meeting at The Studio behind the Wondai Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Wondai from 7:00pm to 9:30pm this evening. This informal group allows amateur musicians and anyone with a love of music to get together to practice, play together, share tips and learn. New members are always very welcome! More details from the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or Rem on (07) 4169-0012. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 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. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday nightpoker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
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Wondai Wolves Training Night - Wondai
The Wondai Wolves RLFC will be holding their regular Thursday night training sessions at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway just north of the CBD this evening. Juniors train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm, followed by seniors at 6:00pm. Play 500 - Murgon
The Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding their regular Thursday morning 500 card games from 9:30am onwards this morning. Admission is $4.00 (which includes a cuppa) and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-4971 South Burnett Saints Training Meeting - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Saints AFL Club will be holding their regular Thursday evening training session at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. Juniors will train from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 5:45pm. Sunsuper Superannuation Seminar For Businesses - Kingaroy
Sunsuper will be holding a free superannuation briefing for businesses from 9:00am to 11:00am this morning in the Kingaroy RSL's Tobruk Room in Short Street, Kingaroy (registration is at 8:45am). The Federal Government has introduced several pieces of legislation which affect businesses which have to deal with superannuation issues, and today's seminar will explain the effects of these changes and how to deal with them. You can also find out more details on Sunsuper's website. Thursday Morning Zumba - Nanango
Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome. Diabetes Prevention Workshop - Kingaroy
RHealth and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities Program will be holding the last of four free weekly workshops today designed to help people reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The workshop will be held at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street from 5:30pm to 7:00pm and over the course of four weeks participants will learn about physical activity; healthy eating; healthy cooking; and how to make smart food choices. These workshops were a great success when they were run in January, but places are limited. If you missed out last time you can reserve one this time around by phoning Caitlin at RHealth on (07) 4162-5230 or by emailing her. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon
St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Women's Shed - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Women's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all women who'd enjoy the companionship of other women while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246. Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon
Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango
Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy
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 A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226.
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St John's Primary School Charity Night - Booie
St John's Primary School will be holding a Charity Night at the Bello Vista Restaurant at the corner of Haydens and Schellbachs Roads in Booie from 5:30pm until late this evening. The restaurant will be offering a "bottomless buffet" and 10% of the cost of all meals will go towards an upcoming student excursion to Canberra. One family buffet meal will also be given away free. You can reserve seats by phoning the Bello Vista on (07) 4162-7632. Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy
The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. There'll be four jackpots on offer, as well as a raffle. Everyone is welcome. Karaoke Night - Proston
The South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s Singles Social Group will be attending a Karaoke Night at the Golden Spurs Hotel at 25 Blake Street, Proston from 7:00pm until late this evening. Everyone is welcome along to this fun night of singing and dancing and admission is free. More details? Phone Geoff or Sue on (0468) 694-438 or email them.
You can also find out about the group's other social events on their website. Trivia Night - Wondai
 The Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway in Wondai will be holding their popular annual Trivia Night from 7:00pm until around 10:00pm this evening. Teams of up to eight players per table will be pitting their wits against each other to win great prizes, but individual players are also very welcome too (so if you don't have a full team, come along anyway). In addition to the trivia competition there'll also be a continuous raffle throughout the night, and a light supper will be included too. he Country Club's licensed bar will also be operating. Tickets are just $10 per head and you can book in in your team by phoning Hazel on (07) 4168-5420.
Country Music Practice Night - Nanango
The Nanango Country Music Friends will be holding their weekly practice night at the Wesleyan Church in Cairns Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. The group is open to people of all skill levels who enjoy playing country music, and you can find out more details by phoning (07) 4163-2469. South Burnett Wine Appreciation Society Meeting - Kingaroy
 The South Burnett Wine Appreciation Society will be holding their monthly meeting at their regular meeting address - the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre - from 6:30pm onwards this evening. Tonight's meeting will be a blind tasting of Verdelhos and everyone is welcome. The Wine Appreciation Society is open to anyone who'd like to learn more about wines and the $10 meeting fee covers wine tastings and nibbles. More details? Email Maxene by clicking here or phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899 during business hours. High Tea & Cent Sale - Upper Yarraman
The Upper Yarraman Hall committee will be holding their annual High Tea and Cent Sale at Upper Yarraman Hall at 6:30pm this evening as a fundraiser for cancer research. Guests can enjoy a tasty home-cooked meal (which will be served at 6:30pm, so don't be late) followed by the Cent Sale and raffles. Everyone is welcome! South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm 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 $35 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 Joane 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. Kingaroy District Interschool Autumn Carnival
The Kingaroy District Interschool Autumn Carnival for Year 5 thru 7 students will be played at local schools today - one of the largest sports carnivals of the year. Netball will be played at Taabinga State School; basketball at Kingaroy State School; touch footy at St John's Luthweran School; and soccer at the Kingaroy soccer fields in Oliver Bond Street. Friday Social Golf - Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway at Kingaroy will holding their regular Friday 9-ers 9 hole social golfing sessions for men and women from 8:00am until dusk today. Everyone is most welcome (including non-members) and green fees are $11 for members or $14 for non-members for the nine holes - but this also includes a card draw for prizes in the clubhouse in the evening (there's also a Jackpot card draw on the last Friday of each month). More details? Phone the Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720 Cook For Life - Cherbourg
The Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE in partnership with Queensland Health will be holding a "Cook For Life" class at Nurunderi TAFE in Chebourg from 1:00pm to 4:00pm today. The course will cover basic cooking skills, knife skills, food safety, smart food choices and how to manage grocery budgets, and is ideal for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare quick, easy and healthy meals. Cost is $10 per person and you can register and/or find out more information by phoning Jason Ford on (07) 4160-4428.
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