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South Burnett Daily Calendar Listings for November 2015

November 1 Junior Golf Competition - Kingaroy A Junior 9-Hole Golf Competition will be held at the Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town, commencing at 8:30am this morning. More details from the golf club on (07) 4162-1720. Goodchild Shield Cricket - Kingaroy The South Burnett’s first game in the 2015-16 Goodchild Shield series will be played against Gympie at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy today (just next to Beangrowers). Spectators and supporters are very welcome. Trap Shooting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Clay Target Club will be holding its monthly trap shooting competition at its range on the Goodger Road opposite Kingaroy Airport, about 3km south of Kingaroy, from 10:00am onwards today. Members of public are welcome to take part, and you can find out more information on the club's website. Barambah Valley Markets - Moffatdale The Barambah Valley Markets will be held at Dusty Hill Vineyard in Moffatdale from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. More details from Dusty Hill: (07) 4168-4700 Kilkivan Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Timbertown Woodworkers Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 2015 Murgon Music Muster The final day of the four-day Murgon Music Muster will get underway at the PCYC complex next to the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at 8:00am this morning with an Invited and Walk-Up Artists Concert that will last until late afternoon. The Muster is being organised by the Murgon Rotary Club and features a wide range of country and bush balladeering talents. Lunch and dinner will be available in the grounds, too, along with an indoor bar. Admission today is $15 and overnight camping is available in the showgrounds for between $6 (unpowered) and $9 (powerted) if you want to camp over. You can obtain more details about this year's Muster, sessions, ticket prices and a list of all the artists who'll be performing on the Muster's website. Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Sunday afternoon poker games today. Registration starts at 2:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 2:30pm. There are $150 in prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. November 2 Relay For Life Movie Night - Kingaroy A special Relay For Life Movie Night will be held at Kingaroy's Satellite Cinema at 6:00pm this evening. The cinema will be screening "The Dressmaker", a new Australian revenge comedy drama, and tickets are $15. Everyone is welcome. Tickets can be pre-purchased from the South Burnett Regional Council's Kingaroy Customer Service Centre up to 12:00 noon today. Some may also be available at the cinema tonight. Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Maidenwell Dinner & Old Time Dance RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can RSVP for the free Dinner and Old Time Dance being held at Maidenwell Hall this Saturday, November 7 (see entry that day for all details). Kumbia Hall Committee Meeting The Kumbia Hall Committee will be holding its first Monday of the month meeting in the meeting room at the front of Kumbia Hall in Bell Street at 8:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome! 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. 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. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Timbertowns Touch Competition - Blackbutt The Blackbutt-Yarraman Rugby League Club's touch football competition will be running tonight at the Blackbutt rugby league grounds (ie Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval), with Juniors (aged 5-14 years) kicking off at 5:00pm followed by Opens (men's, women's and mixed teams) at 6:00pm. This is a six-a-side competition and cost is $5 per person per game. Food and drinks will be available at the ground. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Monday Night Futsal - Murgon Barambah United Soccer Club and the Murgon PCYC will be holding a Monday night futsal competition at the PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:00pm this afternoon. Players must be PCYC members (for insurance purposes) and there'll be a small game fee to help cover costs, but all new players are welcome. More details? Phone Sarah on 0429-686-001. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Dung Beetle Workshop - Kingaroy A workshop on working with dung beetles to improve pasture productivity and sustainability will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall Reception Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to 3:00pm today. The workshop will be led by Bernard Doube from Dung Bettle Solutions Australia and it will look at the role dung beetles play in improving soil health and recycling nutrients; increased pasture production; and the control of gut parasites, bush and buffalo flies. It will then move on to examine the differences between local and introduced dung beetles before it delves into exploring dung beetle identification and life cycle. The workshop will also include a paddock visit after lunch, so you should wear appropriate footwear and clothing for this. The workshop is being run by the Burnett Mary Regional Group and Landcare, and the $10 admission includes morning tea and lunch. To plan the catering, though, an RSVP to Vikki or Kay on (07) 4169-0720 by October 29 would be greatly appreciated. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. November 3 Bets, Bubbles & Brumbies - Kingaroy Kingsley Grove Estate Winery at Stuart Valley Drive off the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy will be holding a "Bets, Bubbles & Brumbies" Melbourne Cup celebration from 11:30am to 4:00pm today. For $29.50 per head, the event offers a free courtesy bus from Kingaroy to the winery and return; sparkling wine on arrival; big screen coverage of the race; wood-fired pizza, sliders and wine ice-cream; entry into the winery's sweepstakes; and the chance to win wine. To help plan the catering, though, bookings are essential. You can make one by phoning Jo on 0414-230-128. Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon today. Doors will open at 10:30am for lunch at 12:00 noon, and for $15 guests can get to enjoy the lunch, a fashion parade, sweeps, novelties and big screen coverage of the race. There'll also be a special prize for the guest wearing an outfit in the winning jockey's colours. Bookings? Phone Marge on (07) 4162-2068. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon - Murgon The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding a Melbourne Cup Buffet Luncheon from 12:00 noon today. For $35 per head, guests can get stuck into ham off the bone, prawns, a selection of salads and desserts and complimentary sparkling wine. Sweeps will be available from $1 up to $10 and there'll be prizes for the best dressed, lucky door and best hat. Admission also includes a free mystery bet on the Cup, and thanks to Betta Electrical Murgon there'll be lots of big screen coverage of the race too. Elgin Vale QCWA Meeting The Elgin Vale branch of the QCWA will be holding their monthly meeting at the Elgin Vale QCWA Rooms at the corner of Manumbar Raod and Porters Road, Nanango from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon today. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824 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 Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon - Kingaroy The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy will be holding a Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon with a difference today. For $39 per head, guests can get stuck into a set menu from 12:00 noon onwards, followed by a High Tea Dessert from the Giving Tree Cafe. The hotel also has an on-site TAB to take those Melbourne Cup bets, but bookings are advisable: (07) 4162-1380 Melbourne Cup Lunch - Blackbutt A Melbourne Cup Day Lunch will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 11:30am this morning. The lunch has been put together by the Blackbutt Singers and the Catholic Ladies and guests will be able to tuck into a great two-course lunch for just $25 per head (including a free drink). There'll also be raffles, sweeps, and prizes for the best dressed man, woman and hat, plus big screen TV coverage of the race. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jocelyn on (07) 4163-2883. Kingaroy Men's Shed The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all men who'd enjoy the companionship of other men while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246. 44th Annual Kumbia Melbourne Cup Race Meeting The Kumbia Racing Club will be holding their 44th Annual Melbourne Cup Day Race Meeting at the Kumbia racetrack from about 9:00am this morning through until 5:00pm this afternoon (the first race leaves the barriers at 12:45pm). This very popular 5-card event is the only live Cup Day race meeting in the South Burnett and it always attracts a great crowd. As usual, the meeting will include a Fashions of the Field parade with prizes for the best-dressed man and woman and the most spectacular hat. There'll also be a bar, BBQ, and the Luncheon Hall in operation, along with the lively Wine & Cheese Bar, plus full Sky-TV race meeting coverage, a vigorous betting ring, and big screen coverage of that other race meeting in Melbourne. Admission is just $10 for adults and $8 for concessions, and a bus will be travelling from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre in George Street, Nanango to the racetrack at 10:00am, then returning at around 4:00pm if you'd like to avoid the drive (you can book seats by phoning Gloria on (07) 4163-2848 - tickets are $25 per head return, which includes track entry fees). More details? Contact the Kumbia Race Club Secretary on (07) 4163-7200. Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon - Blackbutt The Radnor Hotel in Coulson Street, Blackbutt will be holding a Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon today. For $20 per head, guests can tuck into a cold ham or chicken and salad lunch which includes either a glass of champagne or a pot of beer (your choice). There'll also be $2, $5 and $10 per ticket sweeps plus big screen race coverage in the dining room. More details from the hotel: (07) 4163-0203. 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. Tuesday Trivia Night - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL will be holding a Trivia Night at 6:30pm this evening (gaming starts at 7:00pm sharp). Cost is $2 per person for $60 in prize-money and teams of up to 6 can take part. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Melbourne Cup Day Today is the first Tuesday in November: Melbourne Cup Day. This is a gazetted public holiday in Victoria and an unofficial public holiday virtually everywhere else in Australia. While nearly all businesses in the South Burnett will attempt to trade as normal - and all government and public offices will be open for the daily grind - the majority of people will either be taking a bit of time out or abandoning any pretence of following a normal day's routine from about noon onwards. As usual, the South Burnett will be celebrating the occasion with a number of Melbourne Cup Day functions along with the Kumbia Race Club's annual Melbourne Cup Day Race Meeting (see entry immediately below): a really great bush race meeting that's become something quite special to all of us over the years. But if you can't make it trackside at Kumbia, then here's how the rest of us will be celebrating our uniquely Australian love of the turf around our region today: Tuesday Social Dancing - Kumbia Social dances and lessons for beginners will be held at the Kumbia Memorial Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm to around 9:30pm tonight. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882. Indoor Bowls - 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 7:00pm this evening (matches start at 7:30pm sharp). New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and free lesson are available. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-4380. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Tuesday Night Basketball - Kingaroy Tuesday night B-Grade basketball games will be played at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium at 6:00pm this evening. Spectators are very welcome. Murgon Cup Day Luncheon - Nanango The Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding a Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon from 11:30am today (the club's TAB will open at 8:30am for early bets). The luncheon will have sweeps and raffles along with prizes for the best-dressed man, woman and couple, and the club's free courtesy bus can ferry you to or from the RSL if you'd find the drive a bit much on Cup Day. More details? Bookings? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Barambah Local Justice Group AGM - Cherbourg The Barambah Local Justice Group will be holding its Annual General Meeting at Cherbourg courthouse at 3 Fisher Street, Cherbourg at 3:00pm this afternoon. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone (07) 4168-1190. Melbourne Cup Lunch - Kingaroy A Melbourne Cup Day Lunch will be held at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 11:30am onwards today. For $30 per head, guests can enjoy a buffet lunch including cold meats, prawns, salads and desserts; a complimentary glass of champagne for the ladies on arrival; Fashions Of The Field and sweeps. The hotel's TAB will also be open from 8:00am if you want to place a bet. More details and/or bookings? Phone the Carrollee on (07) 4162-1055. Melbourne Cup Day Lunch - Wondai The Warana Hotel-Motel in Mackenzie Street, Wondai will be holding a Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon from 11:30am today. They'll be offering a three course meal, TAB coverage and a big screen TV, plus a free bottle of wine for every table of 4 or more - but bookings are essential: (07) 4168-5366 South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-1332 or send them an email. Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon - Wondai The Wondai Hotel in Haly Street, Wondai will be holding a prawn and chicken Melbourne Cup Day luncheon today. Bookings are advisable: (07) 4168-5274. Melbourne Cup Luncheon - Proston The Proston QCWA will be holding a Melbourne Cup Luncheon at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street today. It'll be a fantastic day of fashion, fascinators and fun and more details will be published as they become available. November 4 Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Kingaroy Girl Guides Meeting The Kingaroy Girl Guides Troop will be meeting at the Guides Hut in Mant Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. U9s will meet from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, and seniors (ages 10-18) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Girl Guides meet weekly during school terms and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Amanda on (07) 4162-8215 or 0417-076-756 Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. Women's Basketball - Kingaroy Women's basketball games will be played at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 6:00pm this evening. Spectators are very welcome. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday night poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:30pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. There are cash prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Celebration Of The Arts - Kingaroy St Mary's Catholic College in Kent Street, Kingaroy will be holding its annual Celebration Of The Arts at the Maryknoll Centre in the school's grounds from 5:30pm to 8:30pm this evening. The event will feature an art show, dance, drama and music performances by the school's students, and light refreshments will be served as well. Everyone is welcome! Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 12 noon this morning. Members are welcome to bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Summer Soccer 7s - Kingaroy The third round of Summer Soccer 7s will be played at the Kingaroy Soccer Fields at the end of Oliver Bond Street in Kingaroy from 5:30pm until around 9:00pm tonight. Eighteen teams - 12 social and 6 competitive - will be playing matches on two fields. Spectators are very welcome. The full Summer Soccer 7s match schedule can be found on our website. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $4 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Andrea on (07) 4163-1607 or Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Kingaroy Swimming Pool Re-Opens Today The Kingaroy Swimming Pool - which has been undergoing extensive repairs over the winter months - will re-open to the public today for the 2015-2016 swimming season. In response to public requests, the refurbished pool will have shade sails over the Toddler's Pool and the grassed area. Blackbutt Camera Club Meeting The Blackbutt Camera Club will be holding a meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 4:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month except December and January. The first Wednesday is devoted to practical photography (bring your own camera and equipment) and the third Wednesday to a review of those images and talks and tips on software (bring your laptop), followed by a committee meeting at 7:00pm. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Annette on (07) 4163-0148 or send her an email. Nanango Playgroup Meeting The Nanango Playgroup will be holding its regular Wednesday meeting at the Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets between 9:30am and 11:30am this morning. The playgroup is a group of mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers who meet together each week with their children (aged 5 years and under) for interaction and fun. It's a great way for children to learn about the world, make friends and develop social skills. The playgroup also gives the adults a chance to meet and share ideas and experiences. It's a very relaxed group and new members are always welcome - just bring along $2 to help cover costs and a plate of morning tea to share. More details? Contact Natasha on (0438) 654-337. Graham House Community Garden - Murgon The Graham House Community Garden group will be meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The group tends a community garden and meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during school terms. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more information by phoning Kerry on (07) 4169-8400 or by emailing her. Man Cave - Kingaroy The Sister Dolores Carroll Training Centre at St Mary's Catholic College at 10 Kent Street in Kingaroy will be transforming into a "Man's Cave" between 6:30pm and 10:00pm tonight. Qualified instructors will be demonstrating the use of all the equipment in the centre - great stuff like lathes, drills etc - and if you're a man interested in restoring or manufacturing wood or metal products and socialising with other men who have similar interests, then this could be the place for you! (similar to a Men's Shed, but with a lot more gear). There's no charge to come along and it's completely non-religious. More details? Phone Mark Richard on 0404-851-134. Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. 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. Timbertowns Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Circle Of Security Parenting Program - Kingaroy The first week of the Circle Of Security Parenting Program - a three week course in better parenting practices for parents - will run at the 1913 Council Chambers behind the Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to 11:30am this morning. The course teaches parents how to understand their child's emotional world and needs; help their child deal effectively with their emotions; instil children with confidence and self-esteem; and strengthen skills in observing and connecting with their child. The course is free and the two succeeding lessons will be run at the same time and place over the next two Thursdays (ie November 11 and 25). More details? Phone Dot Sempf on (07) 4169-8400. November 5 Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon today. Comunity Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Yarraman Progress Association Meeting The Yarraman Progress Association will be holding their regular first Thursday of the month meeting at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street at 6:00pm this evening. Prospective new members, volunteers and anyone else who'd like to see Yarraman move ahead are very welcome! More details? Phone Terry on 0419-582-247. Developing Your Budget Workshop - Kingaroy A free Building Active Communities workshop for sport and recreation club volunteers will be held at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street in Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. The theme of the workshop is "Developing Your Budget" and it will teach sport and rec club volunteers how to correctly construct a budget for their club to ensure it's financially healthy and sustainable. The workshop will cover the planning and budgeting process; understanding definitions and budget components; operating and capital budgets; preparing, revising and finalising the budget; and tips for developing and presenting your budget. For catering purposes, registrations will close on November 3. You can register by phoning (07) 4125-9352. How To Use Technolgy - Kingaroy Would you like to learn how to use computers, the Internet and hand-held devices like tablets or mobile phones? These everyday devices are now used by most people, but there are still many who either don't use them to the full, or may know how to use some of them but not all of them. The Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street are running free lessons every Thursday from 10:00am to 12:00 noon to explain how to use these new technologies - and today they'll be looking at Android mobile phones (so bring your Android phone with you). More details? Phone the Library on (07) 4189-9256. Murgon Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing Group The Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group will be holding a meeting at Graham House at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group is open to anyone interested in learning spinning, weaving or dyeing and it meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. More details? Phone Enid on (07) 4168-2614, Judy on (07) 4168-4634 or Judith on (07) 4168-5698. Thursday Makers, Bakers & Growers Markets - Kingaroy Boots & Bulldust will be holding their Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Sandy on 0423-830-224. Blackbutt-Yarraman QCWA Meeting The Blackbutt-Yarraman branch of the QCWA will be holding its regular monthly meeting at Nukku Nook in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 9:00am this morning. New members are very welcome! Old Time Dancing - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm this afternoon. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome. More details from the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. First Nation Coding Club - Cherbourg The First Nation Coding Club will be meeting at 2:00pm this afternoon at the Sarina Russo Building in Cherbourg. The club aims to teach children scratch coding in a fun environment. It's free to take part and laptops are provided. More information can be found on the Internet. South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website. Building Active Communities Workshop - Kingaroy A free "Building Active Communities" workshop for sport and recreation volunteers will be held at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The workshop will be presented by Steve Connelly from the CPR Group, and all sports and rec vollies are welcome to attend. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Nanango Rugby League Club AGM - Nanango The Nanango Rugby League Club will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 6:00pm this evening at their club house at Fred Kassulke Oval at 6 Wills Street, Nanango. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Alan on 0458-965-340. Murgon RSL Bingo The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819. Proston SES Training Night The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome Thursday Colour Therapy - Kingaroy The Salvation Army will be running Thursday Colour Therapy - a relaxing, fun morning of colouring - from 10:30am to 12:00 noon at their building at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy (just next to KFC). Colours, paints, pictures and paper will be supplied so you can draw, sketch, paint or colour in, and you can bring your own project or start a new one. Admission is just a gold coin donation and tea, coffee and nibbles will be provided. Everyone is welcome! Country Music Night - Nanango An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome! Nanango & District Garden Club Meeting The Nanango Garden Club will be holding their regular first Thursday of the month meeting at 10:00am this morning at a property in the Nanango area. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone Avis on (07) 4163-2313. Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666. November 6 Country Music Night - Nanango An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome! Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be opening their latest monthly exhibition for 2015 with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:00pm tonight. This month the gallery will be hosting The Creative Five - Sunshine Coast artist June McCotter and Brisbane Valley artists Judy Goodman, Kate Dohle, Linda Howe and Helenna Dohle - who'll be filling all three of the Gallery's exhibition spaces with their works. As usual, tonight's opening will also feature great hot and cold finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from Kingsley Grove winery, live entertainment and lots of fun socialising. Admission is $5 and everyone is welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Note: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on show from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily until the end of the month. Friday 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 Movies In The Park - Widgee The Widgee Community Complex in Power Road at Widgee will be holding a free "Movies In The Park" night at 7:00pm this evening. The feature film will be the Disney comedy "Alexander And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day". Food and drinks will be available for purchase onsite. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Blue Light Skating - Nanango The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding a Family Skating Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. A canteen will be operating and admission is $5, which includes skate hire. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Star Weaving Session - Murgon Graham House Comunity Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon will be holding a Friday star weaving session from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning in support of the One Million Stars to End Violence international weaving project. These sessions are free to attend and weaving materials are provided. The group aim to weave 4,615 stars in the South Burnett before 2018. Interested community members should RSVP to Kerry on (07) 4169-8400 or send her an email. You can also read more about Graham House's star weaving workshops on our website. Historic Sites Tour - Blackbutt The Blackbutt and District Tourism & Heritage Association will be running a free tag-a-long tour of the historic Taromeo and Benarkin areas this morning. The tour will leave Nu8kku Nook at the end of Hart Street, Blackbutt at 9:15am and visit 10 different sites in the Taromeo and Benarkin areas. Everyone is welcome along, and you can read more about this unusual adventure on our webasite. Yarraman Ladies Bowls Club Meeting The Yarraman Ladies Bowls Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman at 9:00am this morning. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-8389. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers at 3:00pm. New players are welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Friday Night Sax - Wondai The South Burnett's very own "Sultan Of Sax" Tom McKenzie will be playing at the Wondai Hotel & Cellars in Haly Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight. Dinner will be available in the Cellar's restaurant from 6:00pm onwards and pizzas will also be available too. More details or bookings: phone (07) 4168-5274. Friday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be running bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help people with an intellectual disability. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen on (07) 4162-2254 Kingaroy State High School Instrumental Music Concert Kingaroy State High School's annual end of year Instrumental Music Concert will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 5:30pm until around 9:00pm tonight. This year the concert is will have a Masquerade Ball theme, so come dressed up with your best mask on. The concert will feature the KSHS Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Junior Secondary Ensemble and Stage Band. The Kingaroy Girl Guides will be running a $2 sausage sizzle from 5:30pm (with $1.50 soft drinks) while the KSHS Stage Band provides entertainment in the forecourt, before everyone moves into the Town Hall for the evening's concert at around 6:45pm. Tickets can be pre-purchased at a discount of $5 single or $20 per family from the payment office at Kingaroy High School, but they'll also be available at the door tonight for $8 per head. South Burnett Autism Support Group - Kingaroy The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its first Friday of the month meeting at SB Care opposite Super IGA in Avoca Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Jenni on (07) 4171-0096 or Jenny on (07) 4164-1107 Friday Night Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Friday night poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:30pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. There are cash prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. NB: Friday night poker games are played on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Coverty Creek Social Club Meeting The Coverty Creek Community Development and Social Club will be holding its regular Friday night social gathering at the Red Shed at 198 Coverty Road, Coverty from 5:00pm until around 10:00pm tonight. There'll be a $2.50 sausage sizzle and drinks will be available, along with free coffee and tea. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Gavin on (07) 4168-9574 or send him an email. Twilight Artisan's Market - Nanango The Nanango Art Society will be holding a Twilight Artisan's Market at the Winds Of Change Art Gallery at 8 George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The markets will feature original and creative hand-made gifts - just perfect for Christmas - and there'll be food and live music too. Everyone is welcome! More details from the Gallery on 0409-060-315. November 7 Dinner And Old Time Dance - Maidenwell The Maidenwell Community Group will be holding a dinner followed by an old time dance at the Maidenwell Community Hall in Pool Street from 6:00pm until midnight tonight. The purpose of the evening is to let Maidenwell and district residents meet one another, and it's being sponsored by the Queensland State Government's drought relief program through a grant secured by the South Burnett Regional Council, so it's completely free. The event will offer a buffet style roast dinner plus children's meals for U12s, followed by dancing with music supplied by The Joytimes (Darryl Barrett and Chris Gauld). However, there are only 140 seats available so an early booking is essential. You can make one by phoning Ros Kidman on 0427-648-093 by Monday November 2. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Nanango 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. Lucas Oils Kingaroy Speedway The South Burnett Speedway will be roaring into life for its first meeting of the 2015-2016 season from 4:00pm this afternoon in the main ring of the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street (gates open at 2:00pm). The highlights of tonight's racing will be Round 1 of the IBRP Golden Helmet Series for Modified Sedans; Round 1 of the TWA Silver Helmet Series for Production Sedans; and the first round of the Jonic Motors Allstars Series for Junior Sedans. There'll also be Street Stocks and Wingless Sprints racing too. Admission is $25 for adults, $15 for concessions, and under-12s are free, and a canteen will be operating on site. You can find out more on the Speedway's website. Saturday Night Karaoke - Wondai The Wondai Hotel & Cellar in Haly Street, Wondai will be holding a Saturday Night Karaoke session with DJ Hamster from 7:00pm until late this evening. There'll be prizes for the best performers and everyone is welcome. More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-5274. Cliff Krebs Memorial Photo Competition - Blackbutt The South Burnett's camera clubs will be staging their annual Cliff Krebs Memorial Photo Competition at the Blackbutt State School Hall in Sutton Street, Blackbutt this afternoon. Judging of entries will take place at 1:00pm and this will be followed by a "Meet The Judges" session and viewing of images, and then afternoon tea followed by award presentations. Admission is $5 per person and there'll be a $1-a-ticket raffle and a Lucky Door prize too. Everyone is welcome! Windera-Cloyna Cent Auction The Windera and Cloyna school P&Cs will be holding a Cent Auction at Cloyna Hall from 5:30pm to around 10:00pm this evening as a fundraiser. A bar and BBQ will open at 5:30pm and the first draw in the Cent Auction will occur at 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Loraine on (07) 4168-6061. Supa Cheap Carpets Birthday Sausage Sizzle Supa Cheap Carpets at 84 Macalister Street in Murgon will be holding a free sausage sizzle outside their store this morning - along with a live outside broadcast by CROW-FM - to celebrate their 4th year of operations in Murgon. Everyone is welcome! Proston Rally The Proston Car Rally Club will be holding their final quarterly CAMS Khanacross Multiclub Rally for 2015 at their racing track this weekend. The Club's track is located 7.5km west of Proston on the Proston-Boondooma Road, and racing will commence around 12:00 noon this morning and conclude around 1:30pm tomorrow. Up to 50 cars attend Proston Rally Club meetings from all over Queensland and NSW and spectators are very welcome. There'll be a BBQ and soft drinks stand running throughout the event, as well as a hearty breakfast supplied by the Proston Lions club early on Sunday morning. Hot showers, toilets and free camping are available on site too. Admission to the Rally is 100% free for spectators, $50 for adult participants and $25 for juniors. More details? Phone Gwen or Terry on (07) 4168-0131, email them or visit the Proston Rally Club website. The Colinton Boys Book Launch - Colinton and Moore A special commemoration service for "The Colinton Boys" will be held at the Colinton War Memorial on the D'Aguilar Highway at Colinton (near Moore) at 11:00am this morning. The service will be followed by a light lunch at the Soldier's Memorial Hall in Moore, where a new book by Elizabeth DeLacy detailing the war service of soldiers from the Colinton and Moore areas will be launched. This morning's event has been organised by Brisbane Valley Heritage Trails and you can find out more details or RSVP by phoning Linda on (07) 5424-7232. Saturday Afternoon Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Saturday afternoon training session at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon today. Junior classes will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, and seniors from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Team Penning Competition - Bell The first day of a weekend-long Team Penning competition and novelty events will be held at the Bell Showgrounds in Bell today. The event is being organised by the Bell Campdraft committee and the Bell Show Society, and everyone is welcome. November 8 Team Penning Competition - Bell The second (and final) day of a weekend-long Team Penning competition and novelty events will be held at the Bell Showgrounds in Bell today. The event is being organised by the Bell Campdraft committee and the Bell Show Society, and everyone is welcome. Kilkivan Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. 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. Proston Rally The Proston Car Rally Club will be holding the second (and final) day of their last quarterly CAMS Khanacross Multiclub Rally for 2015 at their track this morning. The club's track is located 7.5km west of Proston on the Proston-Boondooma Road, and racing will commence around 8:00am and conclude with results and awards around 1:30pm. Up to 50 cars attend Proston Rally Club meetings from all over Queensland and NSW and spectators are very welcome. There'll be a BBQ and soft drinks stand running throughout the event, as well as a hearty breakfast supplied by the Proston Lions club. Hot showers, toilets and free camping are available on site too. Admission to the Rally is 100% free for spectators, $50 for adult participants and $25 for juniors. More details? Phone Gwen or Terry on (07) 4168-0131, email them or visit the Proston Rally Club website. South Burnett Pony Clubs Gymkhana - Kumbia The South Burnett Pony Clubs Gymkhana - one of the region's major annual equestrian competitions - will be held at the Kumbia Sportsgrounds from 8:30am this morning. The Gymkhana will feature eight separate classes of events for riders aged between 6 and 25 and will award ribbons to 5th place, points to 10th, and medallions to 3rd place in each age group. A canteen operated by the Kumbia Pony Club will be running all day, and camping fees (if you plan to stay overnight before or after today's competition) can be paid to the Pony Club too. Competition fees are $20 per rider, but spectators can come watch the day's activities for free. More details? Phone Sandra on 0438-004-162. Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Sunday afternoon poker games today. Registration starts at 2:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 2:30pm. There are $150 in prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Ringsfield House Movie Afternoon - Nanango Ringsfield House at 45 Alfred Street in Nanango will be launching their new Ringsfield Film Society at 2:30pm this afternoon in their newly-renovated theatre (a former Nanango church relocated to Ringsfield's grounds). Guests can meet and mingle on the back lawn for tea, coffee and scones before a special screening of the Orson Wells classic "Citizen Kane". The movie will be introduced by Nanango's Bill Collins (aka Peter Annslie) and since the theatre's seats have yet to be padded, guests should bring along a cushion plus $8 per head to cover the screening and refreshments. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Ringsfield House on (07) 4163-3345 or 0418-189-820. Open Mic Afternoon At The Palace - Nanango The Palace Hotel at 77 Drayton Street in Nanango will be holding an Open Mic Jam Session from 2:00pm to around 7:00pm this afternoon, hosted by Mr Q. Anyone is welcome to put their name up on the blackboard and - when their turn comes - perform up to 20 minutes of originals or covers. All PAs, guitars and drums will be provided by Mr Q and there'll be Reel Pizzas on hand from 1:00pm to 7:00pm if you get peckish. Everyone is welcome along for a great afternoon of live music and family fun! More details? Phone Tony on (0439) 077-681. Timbertown Woodworkers Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 November 9 Monday Night Futsal - Murgon Barambah United Soccer Club and the Murgon PCYC will be holding a Monday night futsal competition at the PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:00pm this afternoon. Players must be PCYC members (for insurance purposes) and there'll be a small game fee to help cover costs, but all new players are welcome. More details? Phone Sarah on 0429-686-001. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Queensland Justices Association Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett branch of the Queensland Justices Association will be holding their bi-monthly meeting in Kingaroy RSL's Anzac Room in Markwell Street at 6:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Marian on (07) 4162-5881 or (0417) 764-663 or Ruth on (07) 4162-3281 Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group Meeting The Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm. New members sre always welcome. More details? Phone Heather on (07) 4164-4258 or Val on (07) 4164-4108. Women's Health & Wellbeing Evening - Nanango JoJo'sFit4Life at 32 Fitzroy Street in Nanango will be holding a free Women's Health & Wellbeing Evening at their premises from 6:00pm to around 7:30pm tonight (BYO chair). Guest speaker Kate Roth will discuss the barriers and benefits to self care; and how you can give yourself self care no matter what your location or financial or family situation is right now. This will be followed by a discussion and a light supper (free childcare is available too). More details? Phone Nicole on 0400-076-048. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 Timbertowns Touch Competition - Blackbutt The Blackbutt-Yarraman Rugby League Club's touch football competition will be running tonight at the Blackbutt rugby league grounds (ie Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval), with Juniors (aged 5-14 years) kicking off at 5:00pm followed by Opens (men's, women's and mixed teams) at 6:00pm. This is a six-a-side competition and cost is $5 per person per game. Food and drinks will be available at the ground. Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Yarraman Ladies Bowls Club Meeting The Yarraman Ladies Bowls Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman at 9:00am this morning. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-8389. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Barambah Shed Men RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can RSVP to book a seat on the bus for the Barambah Shed Men's meeting at Boondooma Homestead this Saturday, November 14 (see entry that day for all details) Mayor's Comunity Charity Breakfast RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can RSVP to attend the Mayor's Community Charity Breakfast being held at the Kumbia Hotel next Tuesday, November 17 (see entry that day for all details). Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. November 10 South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-1332 or send them an email. Star Weaving Session - Murgon Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon will be holding a Friday star weaving session from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning in support of the One Million Stars to End Violence international weaving project. These sessions are free to attend and weaving materials are provided. The group aim to weave 4,615 stars in the South Burnett before 2018. Interested community members should RSVP to Kerry on (07) 4169-8400 or send her an email. You can also read more about Graham House's star weaving workshops on our website. Kingaroy Men's Shed The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all men who'd enjoy the companionship of other men while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246. 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 Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Tuesday Night Basketball - Kingaroy Tuesday night B-Grade basketball games will be played at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium at 6:00pm this evening. Spectators are very welcome. Blackbutt Singers AGM - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 12:00 noon today. All interested people are welcome to attend. Indoor Bowls - 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 7:00pm this evening (matches start at 7:30pm sharp). New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Wine & Food In The Park Meeting - Kingaroy The Wine & Food In The Park Festival Committee will be holding their latest monthly planning meeting for the 2016 Festival (which will be held at Memorial Park in Kingaroy on Saturday, 12 March 2016) at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy at 5:30pm this evening. Anyone who'd like to get involved in this popular annual festival is very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and free lesson are available. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-4380. Tuesday Social Dancing - Kumbia Social dances and lessons for beginners will be held at the Kumbia Memorial Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm to around 9:30pm tonight. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882. Tuesday Trivia Night - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL will be holding a Trivia Night at 6:30pm this evening (gaming starts at 7:00pm sharp). Cost is $2 per person for $60 in prize-money and teams of up to 6 can take part. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. November 11 St John's Student Art Show - Kingaroy St John's Lutheran School at 84-94 Ivy Street in Kingaroy will be holding their annual Student Art Show from 5:30pm to 7:00pm this evening in the school's hall. The Art Show features displays of artworks by all students from Prep to Year 9 and nibbles will be served. Tea and coffee will also be available for a gold coin donation, and everyone is welcome! Note: If you can't make tonight's opening, the Art Show will also be on display tomorrow from 2:30pm to 4:00pm. Kingaroy Girl Guides Meeting The Kingaroy Girl Guides Troop will be meeting at the Guides Hut in Mant Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. U9s will meet from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, and seniors (ages 10-18) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Girl Guides meet weekly during school terms and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Amanda on (07) 4162-8215 or 0417-076-756 Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 12 noon this morning. Members are welcome to bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. 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 Night Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday night poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:30pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. There are cash prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Man Cave - Kingaroy The Sister Dolores Carroll Training Centre at St Mary's Catholic College at 10 Kent Street in Kingaroy will be transforming into a "Man's Cave" between 6:30pm and 10:00pm tonight. Qualified instructors will be demonstrating the use of all the equipment in the centre - great stuff like lathes, drills etc - and if you're a man interested in restoring or manufacturing wood or metal products and socialising with other men who have similar interests, then this could be the place for you! (similar to a Men's Shed, but with a lot more gear). There's no charge to come along and it's completely non-religious. More details? Phone Mark Richard on 0404-851-134. Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Remembrance Day 2015 Today is Remembrance Day and a number of public services will be held throughout the South Burnett at 11:00am this morning to mark it. Everyone is welcome to attend these services which acknowledge the sacrifices made by our nation's soldiers in all the conflicts Australia has participated in. Today's Remembrance Day services will also mark the 97th anniversary of the Armistice. • Blackbutt: A service will be held at the Blackbutt Cenotaph on the D'Aguilar Highway at 11:00am • Yarraman: A service will be held at the Yarraman Cenotaph on the D'Aguilar Highway at 11:00am (wreath-layers should arrive prior to 10:45am). Poppies will be available throughout the week prior to Remembrance Day from the Yarraman RSL Sub Branch stand outside Yarraman IGA. Funds raised will assist the Yarraman Sub Branch to provide current and ex-service personnel and their families with vital advocacy and welfare services. • Nanango: A service will be held at the Nanango War Memorial from 11:00am this morning (assembly is at 10:45am). • Kingaroy: A Remembrance Day Commemoration Service will be held at the Memorial Park Cenotaph in Haly Street, Kingaroy this morning, beginning at 10:45am.. • Wondai: A service will be held outside the Wondai Town Hall at 11:00am this morning • Proston: A service will be held at the Proston State School, beginning at 10:30am • Murgon: A service will be held at the Murgon War Memorial on the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets between 10:45am and 11:05am • Cherbourg: A service will be held at the Cherbourg War Memorial at 11:00am • Goomeri: A service will be held at the Goomeri Memorial Clock in the heart of town at 11:00am (attendees should arrive no later than 10:45am) • Kilkivan: A flag-raising ceremony will be held at the RSL Memorial Park at 11:00am Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. Nanango Playgroup Meeting The Nanango Playgroup will be holding its regular Wednesday meeting at the Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets between 9:30am and 11:30am this morning. The playgroup is a group of mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers who meet together each week with their children (aged 5 years and under) for interaction and fun. It's a great way for children to learn about the world, make friends and develop social skills. The playgroup also gives the adults a chance to meet and share ideas and experiences. It's a very relaxed group and new members are always welcome - just bring along $2 to help cover costs and a plate of morning tea to share. More details? Contact Natasha on (0438) 654-337. Kumbia QCWA Craft Group The Kumbia QCWA Craft Group will be holding their regular 2nd Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street today, kicking off with morning tea at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome, whether they're QCWA members or not. More details? Phone Mollie on (07) 4164-4191 or Lil on (07) 4164-4218. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $4 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Andrea on (07) 4163-1607 or Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. Wondai Senior Citizens Club Meeting The Wondai Senior Citizens Club will be holding their second Wednesday of the month meeting at the Wondai Diggers Club at 87 Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 1:00pm this afternoon. The $2 meeting fee includes afternoon tea, a singalong, card games, bingo and beatles with small prizes, and membership is only $5 a year. The club also organises occasional bus trips. New members are always welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Graham on (07) 4168-5598. Summer Soccer 7s - Kingaroy The fourth round of Summer Soccer 7s will be played at the Kingaroy Soccer Fields at the end of Oliver Bond Street in Kingaroy from 5:30pm until around 9:00pm tonight. Eighteen teams - 12 social and 6 competitive - will be playing matches on two fields. Spectators are very welcome. The full Summer Soccer 7s match schedule can be found on our website. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Women's Basketball - Kingaroy The women's basketball Grand Final Season 2 game between Green Machine and Blue Steel will be played at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium at 6:15pm this evening. After the match there'll be presentations and pizza. Spectators are very welcome! Timbertowns Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Nanango Swimming Club Night The Nanango Swimming Club will be holding a Club Night at the Nanango Aquatic Centre in Henry Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The aim of the evening is to help children improve on their personal best times and have fun, and laughter and cheering are encouraged. All swimmers are welcome, and you can find out more details by phoning Penny on 0429-419-888. November 12 Murgon Junior Rugby League Football Club AGM The Murgon Junior Rugby League Football Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Murgon Rugby League clubhouse inside the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Thursday Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets - Kingaroy Boots & Bulldust will be holding their Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Sandy on 0423-830-224. Kumbia Progress Association Meeting The Kumbia Progress Association will be holding its 2nd Thursday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm tonight, preceded by an optional dinner at the Kumbia Hotel at 6:00pm. The KPA is a relaxed, happy and informal small group and all interested people are very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Secretary Rita on (07) 4164-4130 (a/hrs). Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon today. Comunity Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Goomeri & District Show Society AGM The Goomeri & District Show Society will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Goomeri Showgrounds at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. CROSB Open Day - Kingaroy South Burnett CTC's CROSB (Community Respite Options South Burnett) will be holding an Open Day at their offices at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. Guest speaker Ken Leigh will be talking about NDIS Preparation Reviews and audits and there'll be information stalls, a Lions BBQ lunch, art therapy displays, a karate demonstration, entertainment and more. Everyone is welcome but to assist with catering an RSVP would be greatly appreciated: (07) 4162-9081. Stolen Wages Community Meeting - Cherbourg The Stolen Wages Reparations Taskforce will be holding a community meeting from 10:30am to 12:30pm this morning at the Cherbourg Community Hall to gather public feedback about a State Government proposal to allocate $21 million to compensate Indigenous people whose wages and savings were controlled by past Queensland Governments under the Protection Acts: money which later vanished without a trace. The Taskforce has to determine the eligibility criteria and assessment process that will be used to distribute the funds, and while everyone is welcome, an RSVP to Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council on (07) 4168-1866 would be greatly appreciated to help plan morning tea. Country Music Night - Nanango An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome! Thursday Colour Therapy - Kingaroy The Salvation Army will be running Thursday Colour Therapy - a relaxing, fun morning of colouring - from 10:30am to 12:00 noon at their building at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy (just next to KFC). Colours, paints, pictures and paper will be supplied so you can draw, sketch, paint or colour in, and you can bring your own project or start a new one. Admission is just a gold coin donation and tea, coffee and nibbles will be provided. Everyone is welcome! Proston SES Training Night The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome Murgon RSL Bingo The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819. Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club Meeting The Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club will be holding a burger night meeting at the Lions Den behind the Blackbutt Showgrounds from 6:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. Kumbia Community Morning Tea The Kumbia Progress Association will be holding their monthly Community Morning Tea at 10:00am this morning at the Kumbia QCWA rooms in Bell Street. Everyone is welcome along to this free get-together for residents who live in and around the Kumbia area, and you can enjoy some laughs and a great morning tea at no charge. Blackbutt Benarkin Community Council AGM The Blackbutt Benarkin Community Council will be holding its Annual General Meeting, followed by its usual bi-monthly meeting, at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 7:00pm tonight. 2016 Mayoral candidate Cr Damien Tessmann will be a special guest speaker, and all interested people are welcome to attend. Yarraman Over 50s Club Meeting The Yarraman Over 50s Club will be holding their regular second Thursday of the month meeting at Kitty Cook House in Emmett Street. Yarraman from 9:00am this morning. The Over 50s Cloub is an active social group with around 40 members and meeting days can include activities such as cards, exercises, and choir practice, as well as lunch. The group also organise occasional bus trips. New members are always very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Dale on (07) 4163-8375. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Old Time Dancing - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm this afternoon. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome. More details from the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889. November 13 South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Blue Light Disco - Nanango The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their monthly U18s Blue Light Disco at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 8:00pm tonight. There'll be a fully equipped DJ providing the beats, plus games and prizes, and a canteen will be operating too. Admission is $5. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Country Music Night - Nanango An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome! Coverty Creek Social Club Meeting The Coverty Creek Community Development and Social Club will be holding its regular Friday night social gathering at the Red Shed at 198 Coverty Road, Coverty from 5:00pm until around 10:00pm tonight. There'll be a $2.50 sausage sizzle and drinks will be available, along with free coffee and tea. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Gavin on (07) 4168-9574 or send him an email. Kingaroy Men's Bowls Carnival The first day of the three-day Kingaroy Men's Bowls Carnival will be held at the Kingaroy Bowls Club in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 5:00pm today. Today's competition will be the Men's Pairs, with $60 per pair nomination fees and $4500 in prize money up for grabs. There'll be a lot of great bowls action on the greens and spectators are very welcome too. More details from the Bowls Club on (07) 4162-1404, or you can email the club to receive a flyer. International Day - Maidenwell The Maidenwell QCWA and Tanduringie State School pupils will be holding their annual International Day at the Maidenwell Hall this afternoon. Doors will open at 11:30am and a program of entertainment will begin at 12:30pm. There'll also be a display of the children's entries in the CWA International competition. Admission is $5, there'll be a raffle and afternoon tea and everyone is welcome. 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 Taabinga State School Art Exhibition Taabinga State School in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be holding its annual Student Art Exhibition in the school's Resource Centre at 6:00pm this evening. The exhibition will showcase printmaking and sculpture created by students, along with works from the recent Wondai Regional Gallery Art Competition. All parents are welcome. More details? Phone Romaine Undery on (07) 4162-5196. Friday Night Sax - Wondai The South Burnett's very own "Sultan Of Sax" Tom McKenzie will be playing at the Wondai Hotel & Cellars in Haly Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight. Dinner will be available in the Cellar's restaurant from 6:00pm onwards and pizzas will also be available too. More details or bookings: phone (07) 4168-5274. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their reglar Friday Afternoon Scroungers at 3:00pm. New players are welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Friday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be running bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help people with an intellectual disability. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen on (07) 4162-2254 Spooky Disco - Kumbia The Kumbia Kindergarten will be hosting a Spooky Disco for all ages to 13 years at the Kumbia Hotel in Bell Street, Kumbia from 5:00pm to 7:00pm this evening. Admission is $5, fancy dress is encouraged, and tickets will be available at the door. November 14 St John's Car Boot Sale - Kingaroy St John's Lutheran School at 84-94 Ivy Street, Kingaroy will be holding a big Car Boot Sale from 6:00am to around 11:00am this morning in the school grounds as a fundraiser for their Kindy. This is a great chance to turn your trash and treasure into cash, or to come along and discover a bargain. Stallholder fees are just $10 and table sites are also available, with set-up from 5:00am. You can book a spot and/or find out more details by phoning Emma on 0467-365-943 or by sending her an email. Dance - Booie Hall A dance will be held at Booie Hall at 1867 Booie Road from 8:00pm until around midnight tonight. 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 Kathy on (07) 4163-2741. Barambah Shed Men Meeting - Boondooma The Barambah Shed Men will be holding their 30th meeting at historic Boondooma Homestead at 8262 Durong-Mundubbera Road, Boondooma from 10:30pm to around 2:30pm today. There'll be two guest speakers at today's meeting: Buddy Thomson, who'll talk about the history of Boondooma Homestead and the area's early settlers; and Sergeant Brad Cowell, who's currently officer in charge of the Anakie Police Station and has had a 27-year career in the force with postings all over the State. A bus will leave Purser's depot at 40 Gore Street, Murgon at 9:00am sharp, and will pick up at the Wondai Cemetery at 9:10am and Proston Ambulance Centre at 9:45am (cost is $10 per person) and the day will kick off with a morning tea on arrival at the Homestead. This will be followed by Homestead tours between 11:00am and 12:30pm, then a BBQ lunch before the program starts at 1:00pm, and then afternoon tea around 2:30pm. The bus will then leave at 3:00pm and arrive back in Murgon around 4:30pm. The meeting cost - including morning and afternoon teas, lunch, nibbles and Homestead tours is $22 per person or $8 for young blokes 15 and under (or $32/$18 if you're taking the bus). For catering purposes, an RSVP by Monday, November 9 would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by phoning Glen on (07) 4168-4134 or by emailing him, or Dave on (07) 4168-5912. Yarraman Markets The Yarraman Progress Association's Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today (ie opposite Bendigo Bank). The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls, and are held on the second Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282 Queensland Rally Championship - Benarkin The final round of the 2015 Queensland Rally Championship will be run on forestry roads between Benarkin and Yarraman today, with 28 drivers competing for line honours over a 290km course. Spectators are welcome to witness the race's start at the Benarkin State School at 12:00 noon - the school's P&C will be supplying food and drinks. There are also three spectator points along the rally route. Two are within a 10-minute drive of the main service park at Benarkin State School, and the final one is at Yarraman (information about these will be provided to people who watch the race start). You can read more about today's race on our website. Wooroolin Community Markets The Wooroolin Community Markets will be held inside the Wooroolin QCWA Rooms on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin from 6:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets run on the 2nd Saturday of each month and stall fees are just $5. More details? Phone Mellissa on (07) 4164-1249. Barambah Beekeepers Meeting - Kingaroy The newly-formed Barambah Beekeepers group will be meeting at Burnett Beekeeping Supplies' premises at 806 River Road in Kingaroy from 9:00am to around 12:30pm this morning. Athol Craig from Valley Bees will be a special gust speaker at today's meeting, and he'll be talking about bee biology. The group is for people interested in bee-keeping - either as a hobby or commercially - and new members are always welcome. There'll also be a $5 per head BBQ lunch available, along with a field walk to accompany Athol's talk - so bring your bee suit! More details? Phone (07) 4162-3606. Kingaroy Men's Bowls Carnival The second day of the three-day Kingaroy Men's Bowls Carnival will be held at the Kingaroy Bowls Club in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 5:00pm today. Today's competition will be the first rounds of the Men's Fours, with $160 per team nomination fees and $4500 in prize money up for grabs. There'll be a lot of great bowls action on the greens and spectators are very welcome too. More details from the Bowls Club on (07) 4162-1404, or you can email the club to receive a flyer. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Saturday Afternoon Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Saturday afternoon training session at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon today. Junior classes will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, and seniors from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Murgon Swim Meet The Murgon Amateur Swimming Club (the Orcas) will be holding a Murgon Swim Meet at the new Murgon Aquatic Centre in Gore Street, Murgon today. Gates will open at 7:00am and the first competition events will begin at 8:00am. Nomination fees are $5 per event (or $2 for U7s) and pool entry is $3 for spectators or swimmers (but free for U7s). Everyone is welcome. Anglican Church Deconsecration - Proston St Peters Anglican Church in Proston will be deconsecrated and closed today. The final service will take place at 2:00pm and all past and present members of the congregation - as well as anybody else who's had a connection to the church - is very welcome to attend. Nanango Stamp Club Meeting The Nanango Stamp Club will be holding its monthly meeting at 94 Burnett Street, Nanango from 10:00am onwards this morning, followed by a social lunch. The club is the South Burnett's sole affiliated member of the Queensland Philatelic Council, and promotes the hobby of stamp collecting in our region. It meets on the second Saturday morning of each month, and anyone interested in stamp collecting is very welcome to come along for a fun morning out with fellow collectors. More details? Phone Cornelia on (07) 4169-0256. Note: Today's meeting is also the group's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in January 2016. 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. Jeff Hancox And Natalie Fenton In Concert - Nanango Two of the South Burnett's favourite performers - Jeff Hancox and Natalie Fenton - will be singing the legends of country and rock at Taras Hall next to the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 7:30pm to 11:30pm tonight. Tickets to the show are $15, and meals and drinks can be ordered from the RSL and served to you in the hall. Seating is limited, though, so bookings are advisable. You can make one by calling Jeff on (07) 4162-5151 or Natalie on 0407-581-309, or by leaving a message for them to call you back if the phones go to Messagebank (Jeff and Natalie both have day jobs too). Wooroolin QCWA Meeting The newly-reformed Wooroolin QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Wooroolin QCWA Rooms on the Bunya Highway, Wooroolin at 2:00pm this afternoon. All interested women from Wooroolin and district are very welcome to join them for a great afternoon tea and a chat after the meeting. More details? Phone Melissa on (07) 4164-1249 Blackbutt RSL & CMC Closing Down Sale The Blackbutt RSL & Citizens Memorial Club, which has been operating from the Blackbutt RSL Sub-branch premises at the corner of Douglas and Muir Streets in Blackbutt, will be holding a Closing Down Sale today. The RSL's doors will open at 7:00am and all CMC materials must go. Note: Only the Citizen's Memorial Club is closing down - the RSL Sub-branch will be reopening next year Yarraman To Linville Summertime Run A Yarraman To Linville Summertime Run - a cycling event - will be held along the Yarraman-Linville Rail Trail this morning. Participants should meet at the former Linville Railway Station in Linville at 7:30am for transfer by coach to Yarraman for the 42km ride back down the range, where the event will be followed by a $22 per head lunch and dessert at the Linville Hotel. Cost to take part in the Summertime Run itself is $15, and all cyclists are welcome. Family Open Darts Day & Sausage Sizzle - Nanango The Nanango Darts Club at 12 George Street, Nanango will be holding a free Family Open Darts Day & Sausage Sizzle from 10:00am to 3:00pm today, thanks to sponsorship from Chill Zone Internet Cafe and Heritage Bank Nanango. Providing you wear closed shoes you can enjoy free games of darts, learn to play darts and/or have all your darts questions expertly answered - or just enjoy a sausage sizzle with Nanango's darts fraternity, who are a very upbeat group of people. Dress is casual and kids are very welcome along too. More details? Phone Peter on 0417-614-429 or George on 0427-032-119. November 15 Ken Mills Toyota Open Golf Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town will be hosting the annual Ken Mills Toyota Open Golf Day today. There will be a stableford for Men's A, B and C grades and the ladies, along with a callaway for non-golfers, and there'll also be prizes for winners, runners-up, rundowns and close approaches to the 4th, 9th and 14th holes. Everyone is welcome! More details from the golf club on (07) 4162-1720. 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! Taromeo Country Music Social - Blackbutt The Taromeo Country Music Club will be holding their final bi-monthly Sunday social for 2015 at the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 10:30am to around 4:00pm today. Entertainment will be provided by the visiting and guest artists. There'll also be multi-draw raffles, a lucky door prize, a licensed bar, plenty of food and refreshments, a licensed bar and - of course! - lots of great country music and dancing. Admission is still only $5 with bottomless tea or coffee and and free afternoon tea as well. Lunch will also be available for a small charge. Everyone is welcome! Blackbutt Bush Care Working Bee - Blackbutt Forest Blackbutt Bush Care will be holding a Working Bee at 9:00am this morning in the regeneration area the group are tending at the top car park of Blackbutt Forest (look for the sign). Anyone who'd like to lend a hand is very welcome. Kingaroy Men's Bowls Carnival The final day of the three-day Kingaroy Men's Bowls Carnival will be held at the Kingaroy Bowls Club in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 5:00pm today. Today's competition will be the final rounds of the Men's Fours, with $160 per team nomination fees and $4500 in prize money up for grabs. There'll be a lot of great bowls action on the greens and spectators are very welcome too. More details from the Bowls Club on (07) 4162-1404, or you can email the club to receive a flyer. Timbertown Woodworkers Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Sunday afternoon poker games today. Registration starts at 2:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 2:30pm. There are $150 in prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Kilkivan Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. November 16 Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Kingaroy Netball Association Seniors Grand Finals The Kingaroy Netball Association will be holding their 2015 Seniors Grand Finals at their courts at the corner of Fisher and Alford Streets tonight. The B-Grade grand final between Hot Shots and Dragonflies and the A2 Grade grand final between Caught The Bug and Mpowerment will both be held on separate courts at 6:00pm; and then the A1 Grade grand final between Bombers and Young Guns will take to the courts at 6:50pm. These games will be followed by presentations at around 7:35pm. Spectators are very welcome! Timbertowns Touch Competition - Blackbutt The Blackbutt-Yarraman Rugby League Club's touch football competition will be running tonight at the Blackbutt rugby league grounds (ie Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval), with Juniors (aged 5-14 years) kicking off at 5:00pm followed by Opens (men's, women's and mixed teams) at 6:00pm. This is a six-a-side competition and cost is $5 per person per game. Food and drinks will be available at the ground. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 Dutch Delegation Lunch - Murgon A formal lunch will be held at Murgon Services Club today to welcome a delegation from the Dodewaard May 4 Committee, who are visiting the South Burnett to reciprocate a similar visit by a local delegation to the Netherlands last year. The lunch will run from 12:00 noon until 3:00pm and will conclude with a brief visit to the Australian Hotel across the road from the club, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at the Murgon War Memorial. Bookings for the lunch closed last week. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Monday Night Futsal - Murgon Barambah United Soccer Club and the Murgon PCYC will be holding a Monday night futsal competition at the PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:00pm this afternoon. Players must be PCYC members (for insurance purposes) and there'll be a small game fee to help cover costs, but all new players are welcome. More details? Phone Sarah on 0429-686-001. November 17 Indoor Bowls - 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 7:00pm this evening (matches start at 7:30pm sharp). 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 Proston Over 50s Club Meeting The Proston Over 50s Club will be holding their regular third Tuesday of the month meeting and social at the Proston Town Hall in Rodney Street from 10:00am onwards today. The $2 admission fee includes morning tea and there'll be a communal lunch at around noon (bring along a plate to share). Members take part in various games, lucky door prizes and progressive raffles, and membership is just $5 per year, with bus trips are organised throughout the year. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Gordon on (07) 4168-9084 or Noela on (07) 4168-9296. Tuesday Trivia Night - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL will be holding a Trivia Night at 6:30pm this evening (gaming starts at 7:00pm sharp). Cost is $2 per person for $60 in prize-money and teams of up to 6 can take part. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Mayor's Community Charity Breakfast - Kumbia South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be hosting a Mayor's Community Charity Breakfast at the Kumbia Hotel in Bell Street, Kumbia at 6:45am this morning. The breakfast is a fundraiser for the Mayor's Community Benefit Fund - which distributes funds to South Burnett non-profit community organisations - and there'll be a special surprise guest speaker. Tickets to the breakfast are $25 per person and bookings are essential. You can secure tickets by phoning Kristy Board on (07) 4189-9345 or by emailing her, preferably by Monday 9 November. Tuesday Night Basketball - Kingaroy Tuesday night B-Grade basketball games will be played at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium at 6:00pm this evening. Spectators are very welcome. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Tuesday Social Dancing - Kumbia Social dances and lessons for beginners will be held at the Kumbia Memorial Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm to around 9:30pm tonight. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882. South Burnett Wine Industry Assn AGM - Moffatdale The South Burnett Wine Industry Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting, followed by an ordinary meeting, at Moffatdale Ridge Wines at 681 Barambah Road, Moffatdale at 6:00pm this evening. The meeting will be discussing a range of topics of interest to anyone who'd like to see the region's wine industry continue to develop. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Jason on (07) 4168-4797. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and free lesson are available. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-4380. SBCOnShow Meeting - Murgon The South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show festival committee will be holding their latest monthly meeting from 10:30am to 12:30pm this morning at the old Murgon Shire Council Chambers in Stephens Street West, Murgon to work on planning next year's October long weekend event. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899. Kingaroy Men's Shed The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all men who'd enjoy the companionship of other men while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246. Star Weaving Session - Murgon Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon will be holding a Friday star weaving session from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning in support of the One Million Stars to End Violence international weaving project. These sessions are free to attend and weaving materials are provided. The group aim to weave 4,615 stars in the South Burnett before 2018. Interested community members should RSVP to Kerry on (07) 4169-8400 or send her an email. You can also read more about Graham House's star weaving workshops on our website. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-1332 or send them an email. November 18 Nanango Playgroup Meeting The Nanango Playgroup will be holding its regular Wednesday meeting at the Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets between 9:30am and 11:30am this morning. The playgroup is a group of mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers who meet together each week with their children (aged 5 years and under) for interaction and fun. It's a great way for children to learn about the world, make friends and develop social skills. The playgroup also gives the adults a chance to meet and share ideas and experiences. It's a very relaxed group and new members are always welcome - just bring along $2 to help cover costs and a plate of morning tea to share. More details? Contact Natasha on (0438) 654-337. Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Graham House Community Garden - Murgon The Graham House Community Garden group will be meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The group tends a community garden and meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month during school terms. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more information by phoning Kerry on (07) 4169-8400 or by emailing her. Man Cave - Kingaroy The Sister Dolores Carroll Training Centre at St Mary's Catholic College at 10 Kent Street in Kingaroy will be transforming into a "Man's Cave" between 6:30pm and 10:00pm tonight. Qualified instructors will be demonstrating the use of all the equipment in the centre - great stuff like lathes, drills etc - and if you're a man interested in restoring or manufacturing wood or metal products and socialising with other men who have similar interests, then this could be the place for you! (similar to a Men's Shed, but with a lot more gear). There's no charge to come along and it's completely non-religious. More details? Phone Mark Richard on 0404-851-134. Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $4 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Andrea on (07) 4163-1607 or Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 12 noon this morning. Members are welcome to bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Blackbutt Camera Club Meeting The Blackbutt Camera Club will be holding a meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 4:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month except December and January. The first Wednesday is devoted to practical photography (bring your own camera and equipment) and the third Wednesday to a review of those images and talks and tips on software (bring your laptop), followed by a committee meeting at 7:00pm. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Annette on (07) 4163-0148 or send her an email. Note: Today's meeting is also the club's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2016. Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday night poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:30pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. There are cash prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Kingaroy Carers Group Meeting The Kingaroy Carers Group will be holding their regular third Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy RSL's Function Room in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 10:30am to 12:30pm this morning. The group is open to anyone who acts as a carer. It's designed to provide a social and networking outlet for carers, who often find themselves isolated by their role. The group provides coffee, cake, companionship, support and information and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Care for Carers team on (07) 4150 1900 or email them. South Burnett CTC AGM - Kingaroy South Burnett CTC will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the Conference Room at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend but to plan catering an RSVP by Tuesday, November 10 would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by phoning Cathe on (07) 4162-9015 or by by emailing her. South Burnett Regional Council Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its fifteenth general meeting for 2015 at the Glendon Street Council Chambers in Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning. Meetings are open to the public. QCWA Twilight Branch Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy QCWA Twilight Branch will be holding their third Wednesday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms next to Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 7:30pm tonight. The Twilight Branch is a new branch of the QCWA which is designed for working women and busy mums. It meets in the evenings and is separate from the traditional Kingaroy branch (which meets during the day). The Twilight Branch is open to all women who'd like to take part in QCWA activities and/or find out more about this highly respected community organisation. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Anita on 0439-762-632 or email her. You can also read more about the branch on this page of our website. South Burnett Rugby League AGM - Murgon The South Burnett Rugby League will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Murgon RSL Club in Lamb Street at 6:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Timbertowns Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Nanango Swimming Club Night The Nanango Swimming Club will be holding a Club Night at the Nanango Aquatic Centre in Henry Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The aim of the evening is to help children improve on their personal best times and have fun, and laughter and cheering are encouraged. All swimmers are welcome, and you can find out more details by phoning Penny on 0429-419-888. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Summer Soccer 7s - Kingaroy The fifth round of Summer Soccer 7s will be played at the Kingaroy Soccer Fields at the end of Oliver Bond Street in Kingaroy from 5:30pm until around 9:00pm tonight. Eighteen teams - 12 social and 6 competitive - will be playing matches on two fields. Spectators are very welcome. The full Summer Soccer 7s match schedule can be found on our website. 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. Kingaroy Girl Guides Meeting The Kingaroy Girl Guides Troop will be meeting at the Guides Hut in Mant Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. U9s will meet from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, and seniors (ages 10-18) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Girl Guides meet weekly during school terms and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Amanda on (07) 4162-8215 or 0417-076-756 White Ribbon Breakfast RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book tickets for the White Ribbon Breakfast being held in Kingaroy next Wednesday, November 25 to help end domestic violence against women (see entry that day for all details). November 19 Country Music Night - Nanango An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome! Old Time Dancing - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm this afternoon. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome. More details from the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889. Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon today. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Murgon RSL Bingo The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819. Kingaroy & Nanango State High Schools Senior Formals Kingaroy State High School's annual Senior Formal will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy this evening. Glendon Street will be closed to traffic from 4:00pm to 8:00pm, except for cars ferrying students to the dance, and the first students should begin arriving 5:00pm. Meanwhile, Nanango State High School's own Senior Formal will be held at the High School's Hall in Elk Street. The first students are expected to start arriving at 5:15pm - some in cars, and possibly some in carriages or on horseback. Printmaking Workshop - Kingaroy The Jumping Ant Arts Group will be holding a Printmaking Workshop at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy (behind the Visitor Information Centre) from 9:00am until around 3:00pm today. The workshop will allow participants to obtain an understanding of design features for printing; an appreciation of the various tools and cutters used, and the different effects they produce; examine a range of printing blocks and techniques; and at the end of the workshop, produce a simple but artistic print of their own. The cost of the workshop is a slim $5, which includes morning tea (but BYO lunch). More details? Phone Fran on 0488-194-850 or send her an email. Note: This workshop is subsidised by the South Burnett Regional Council's RADF program. Nanango Tourism & Development Association Meeting The Nanango Tourism & Development Association will be holding its regular third Thursday of the month dinner meeting in the Long Hai Room at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 5:00pm (meeting starts at 5:30pm). The NaTDA aims to assist, foster, instigate or manage any project that could contribute to the advancement of the communities in and around Nanango and represents the interests of the Nanango community, business and tourism operators. All interested people are very welcome to come along and get involved, and the meeting will be followed by dinner at the RSL's bistro. You can obtain more information by phoning Gloria Kirkness on (07) 4163-2848. Pony Club Public Meeting - Proston A public meeting will be held at the Proston Showgrounds at 7:00pm tonight to form a Proston Pony Club. The meeting will select the club's name; elect its executive committee; and discuss incorporation issues and PCAQ requirements. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Andrea on 0417-700-201 or Mary on (07) 4168-9130 Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. Kumbia Kindy Annual Charity Golf Day The Kumbia Kindy will be holding its Annual Charity Golf Day at the Kumbia Golf Course today, with special guest Alfie Langer. The Little Legend is donating his time to help raise money for the Kumbia Kindy's kids and will not only be playing a bit of golf with all the teams, but also staying to enjoy lunch with everyone afterwards. The competition will be a 3-person ambrose, followed by a buffet BBQ lunch and plenty of prizes - and it's also your chance to get up close and personal with a sporting great over a social game of golf while raising money for this terrific local cause. Registrations start at 8:30am and tee-off will occur at 9:00am. Green fees are $30 per person if you pre-pay or $40 if you don't. Everyone is welcome! You can obtain more details from the Kindy on (07) 4164-4200, from the Kumbia Kindy's Facebook page, or by emailing them. Thursday Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets - Kingaroy Boots & Bulldust will be holding their Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Sandy on 0423-830-224. National Seniors Bus Trip To Jondaryan Woolshed The Murgon branch of National Seniors will be running a bus trip to the Jondaryan Woolshed today. Tickets for the all-inclusive trip are $63 per head and they cover bus transport, morning tea and lunch (the bus will leave Murgon at 6:30am and pick up at all points along the way through to Yarraman). Anyone aged 50 or more is most welcome to come along, meet new friends and enjoy a fun day out. Pre-bookings are essential, though, and you can obtain more details by phoning Paula on (0497) 324-376. South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website. Thursday Colour Therapy - Kingaroy The Salvation Army will be running Thursday Colour Therapy - a relaxing, fun morning of colouring - from 10:30am to 12:00 noon at their building at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy (just next to KFC). Colours, paints, pictures and paper will be supplied so you can draw, sketch, paint or colour in, and you can bring your own project or start a new one. Admission is just a gold coin donation and tea, coffee and nibbles will be provided. Everyone is welcome! Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Murgon Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing Group The Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group will be holding a meeting at Graham House at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group is open to anyone interested in learning spinning, weaving or dyeing and it meets on the first and third Thursdays of each month. More details? Phone Enid on (07) 4168-2614, Judy on (07) 4168-4634 or Judith on (07) 4168-5698. Proston SES Training Night The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome November 20 Junior Blue Light Disco - Kingaroy The sixth (and final) Junior Blue Light Disco for 2015 will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 8:30pm this evening. Entry to the Junior Disco is restricted to young people aged 14 and below who can produce their student ID, and in addition to a fun night out tonight's disco will also have some great prizes to be won as well, courtesy of sponsors. Admission is $5 and - as usual - attendees are asked to remember that Blue Light Discos are drug, alcohol, chewing gum and tobacco free and no passouts or early exit will be given without parental permission and/or collection. More details? Contact the Kingaroy police station on (07) 4160-4900 or send them an email. Mr Q - Murgon Popular South Burnett rock group Mr Q will be performing evergreen rock covers at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00pm until late tonight. Dave, Paul and Tony will start of with a mellow dinner set, then kick it up a notch with popular pub rock songs from 8:30pm. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-1819. Blue Light Skating - Nanango The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding a Family Skating Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. A canteen will be operating and admission is $5, which includes skate hire. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Murgon RC Race Club Meeting The Murgon RC Club for radio-controlled cars will be holding a meeting at Angelfield Aerodrome at the end of Macalister Street, Murgon this evening (drive w-a-y past the Showgrounds along the dirt road and through the gate marked "Private Property"). Nominations will be taken from 5:30pm and racing will begin around 6:30pm. Short Course Trucks and Buggies will be racing if sufficient numbers are there, otherwise it'll be down to whatever turns up. Spectators are more than welcome to come along for free, but to take part in the racing you'll need to be a PCYC member ($30 per year for an adult or $60 per family - you can join up on site today) and the fee for racing is $10. More details? Phone the South Burnett PCYC on (07) 4168-1889. You can also read more about this group on our website. Barefoot Bowls & Dinner - Murgon The Murgon Bowls Club at 104 Macalister Street in Murgon will be holding twilight barefoot bowls competitions with dinner from 6:00pm tonight (the clubhouse opens at 4:00pm). Everyone is welcome - including non-bowlers - but to assist with catering an RSVP would be appreciated. You can make one by phoning (07) 4168-5701 or 0438-685-701 Coverty Creek Social Club Meeting The Coverty Creek Community Development and Social Club will be holding its regular Friday night social gathering at the Red Shed at 198 Coverty Road, Coverty from 5:00pm until around 10:00pm tonight. There'll be a $2.50 sausage sizzle and drinks will be available, along with free coffee and tea. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Gavin on (07) 4168-9574 or send him an email. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their reglar Friday Afternoon Scroungers at 3:00pm. New players are welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Greet, Eat & Meet - Yarraman A "Greet, Meet & Eat" social function will be held at St Philip's Anglican Church Hall in Millar Street, Yarraman from 10:00am until around 1:00pm today. The group was formed in May 2012 to provide a safe place where locals from Yaraman, Blackbutt and Cooyar could get together, enjoy each other's company and meet others in a low-cost way, and it's met on the third Friday of each month ever since (except for December and January). Today's meeting will kick off at 10:00am with a cuppa and will be followed by a three-course lunch at 12:00 noon. Admission (which includes morning tea and lunch) is $5 but because places are limited you'll need to book. More details? Phone Davina on (0409) 271-308 or Janice on (07) 4163-0276. Note: Today's get-together is also the group's Christmas break-up. Greet, Eat & Meet will resume on the third Friday in February 2016. Book Launch - Wondai Hivesville author Graham Braddock will be launching his debut novel "Operation Gravelrash" at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 6:00pm to 7:30pm this evening. Tonight's get-together will include free nibbles, wine tastings from Kingsley Grove Estate, and music by Uncle Bob. The launch will be performed by Cr Kathy Duff and signed copies of the book will be available for $25. Note: If you can't make tonight's launch, Graham will also be attending this month's Wondai Markets on Saturday, November 28 between 8:00am and noon. Copies can also be ordered on Graham's website. Friday Night Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Friday night poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:30pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. There are cash prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. NB: Friday night poker games are played on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. Friday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be running bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help people with an intellectual disability. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen on (07) 4162-2254 Country Music Night - Nanango An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome! Murgon State High School Formal Murgon State High School's graduating students will be celebrating their annual High School Formal at the Murgon Town Hall off Lamb Street in Murgon at 5:00pm this evening. Members of the public are very welcome to gather outside the Town Hall to view the cars and fashion! Friday Night Sax - Wondai The South Burnett's very own "Sultan Of Sax" Tom McKenzie will be playing at the Wondai Hotel & Cellars in Haly Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight. Dinner will be available in the Cellar's restaurant from 6:00pm onwards and pizzas will also be available too. More details or bookings: phone (07) 4168-5274. 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 November 21 Mayor's Fundraising Luncheon - Blackbutt The Blackbutt & District Tourism and Heritage Association will be hosting a Mayor's Fundraising Luncheon at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 12:00 noon today, with Hugh Lunn and Mal Anderson as special guest speakers. The lunch is a fundraiser for BDHTA's drive to raise $65,000 to build a life-size bronze statue of tennis legend Roy Emerson in the town, and guests will get to enjoy a delicious two course lunch, refreshments on arrival and unlimited tea and coffee. A cash bar will also be operating a dress is smart casual. In addition to the lunch and speakers there'll also be an auction of a limited edition miniature bronze statue of Roy Emerson, along with signed copies of Hugh Lunn's book "The Great Fletch" about the dazzling life of Wimbledon larrikin Ken Fletcher. A prize will be awarded for the best "Roy story", and there'll be lucky door prizes too. Tickets to the lunch are $50 per head and need to be pre-booked to help plan the catering. You can obtain them and/or find out more by phoning Hazel on 0408-517-399 or by by emailing her by October 26. RSPCA Outdoor Movie Night - Kingaroy The Kingaroy RSPCA will be holding an Outdoor Movie Night in Kingaroy's Memorial Park at 6:00pm this evening as a fundraiser for their animal shelter. The feature movie will be the family comedy "Penguins Of Madagascar" (you can see a trailer above) and there'll be popcorn, chocolate, hot drinks and slushies available to purchase in the grounds - just BYO blanket or chairs to sit on. Tickets are $13 for adults, $7 for children (15yo or younger) or $35 for a family pass (2 adults 2 children). Everyone is welcome! Note: This Movie Night was originally planned for October 10, but the RSPCA cancelled it at the last minute because of a conflict with Relay For Life. Saturday Afternoon Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Saturday afternoon training session at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon today. Junior classes will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, and seniors from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Too Ezy - Kingaroy Popular South Burnett musicians Too Ezy will be performing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-6599. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Rock & Roll Dance - Yarraman CANCELLED: The Yarraman Progress Association will be holding a Rock & Roll Dance at the Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 6:00pm to 10:30pm tonight. Popular Deception Bay duo Just Friends will be providing the music and a licensed bar will be operating from 6:00pm. Tickets - which include a light supper - are $15 for adults, $10 for children aged 7-15 (under 6s are free) or $40 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children 7-15). Bookings are essential to help plan the catering, though, and you can make them by contacting Glenda on 0428-161-410 or Taalei on 0448-445-656. Note: This event was cancelled on November 17. Friendship Markets - Kingaroy The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 7:00am 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 Rita on (07) 4164-4130. Vivaldi's 'Gloria' - Nanango The South Burnett Chorale and the South Burnett Community Orchestra will be presenting a joint performance of the Christmas Light Cantata and Vivaldi's Gloria at the Nanango Community Baptist Church at Mount Stanley Road, Nanango from 6:00pm to around 7:15pm this evening. Tonight's concert is part of both groups' annual Christmas Charity Concert series, and admission is $10 (unmder-12s are free). The proceeds of tonight's concert will be donated to the host's charity of choice - which in this case is the Sandra Jones Orphanage in Zimbabwe. Everyone is welcome! [Note: Three additional performances will also be held at Wondai (22nd), Kingaroy (27th) and Murgon (29th)] Burnett Tyre Services Open Day - Murgon Here's one for all true revheads! Burnett Tyre Services at 130 Lamb Street in Murgon will be holding an Opening Day from 8:30am to 3:00pm today with drag racing legend Victor Bray on hand to put on a show. The Opening Day is to celebrate the business coming under new management and everyone is welcome - but since there'll also be a free sausage sizzle on offer, an RSVP would be greatly appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning the store on (07) 4168-1700. November 22 Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Sunday afternoon poker games today. Registration starts at 2:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 2:30pm. There are $150 in prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Timbertown Woodworkers Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Kilkivan Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. South Burnett Arts AGM - Wondai South Burnett Arts will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Wondai Hotel and Cellar in Haly Street, Wondai at 1:00pm this afternoon. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Anne on (07) 4163-6854. Vivaldi's 'Gloria' - Wondai The South Burnett Chorale and the South Burnett Community Orchestra will be presenting a joint performance of the Christmas Light Cantata and Vivaldi's Gloria at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 4:30pm to around 5:45pm today. This afternoon's concert is part of both groups' annual Christmas Charity Concert series, and admission is $10 (under-12s are free). The proceeds of tonight's concert will be donated to the host's charity of choice, which in this case is RSL Welfare. Everyone is welcome! [Note: Two additional performances will also be held at Kingaroy (27th) and Murgon (29th)] November 23 Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Timbertowns Touch Competition - Blackbutt The Blackbutt-Yarraman Rugby League Club's touch football competition will be running tonight at the Blackbutt rugby league grounds (ie Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval), with Juniors (aged 5-14 years) kicking off at 5:00pm followed by Opens (men's, women's and mixed teams) at 6:00pm. This is a six-a-side competition and cost is $5 per person per game. Food and drinks will be available at the ground. Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Monday Night Futsal - Murgon Barambah United Soccer Club and the Murgon PCYC will be holding a Monday night futsal competition at the PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:00pm this afternoon. Players must be PCYC members (for insurance purposes) and there'll be a small game fee to help cover costs, but all new players are welcome. More details? Phone Sarah on 0429-686-001. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group Meeting The Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm. New members sre always welcome. More details? Phone Heather on (07) 4164-4258 or Val on (07) 4164-4108. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 November 24 Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. QCWA Kumbia Branch Meeting And Get-Together The QCWA Kumbia Branch in Bell Street will open its doors at 9.00am this morning for a cuppa, followed by a branch meeting at 9:30am. After this formality has been attended to, though, members will focus on friendship and fun through sharing their skills in traditional and contemporary art and handcraft activities for the remainder of the morning and into the afternoon. Members, non-members and new members are all very welcome! More details? Phone president Catherine Woodham on 0403-616-564. Note: The Kumbia branch meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from February to November. Next month, though, the branch will be holding a Christmas Lunch at the Kumbia Hotel on December 15th, and potential new members are very welcome to come along to that too. Tuesday Trivia Night - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL will be holding a Trivia Night at 6:30pm this evening (gaming starts at 7:00pm sharp). Cost is $2 per person for $60 in prize-money and teams of up to 6 can take part. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Kingaroy Men's Shed The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all men who'd enjoy the companionship of other men while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4162-1332 or send them an email. Indoor Bowls - 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 7:00pm this evening (matches start at 7:30pm sharp). New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Star Weaving Session - Murgon Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon will be holding a Friday star weaving session from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning in support of the One Million Stars to End Violence international weaving project. These sessions are free to attend and weaving materials are provided. The group aim to weave 4,615 stars in the South Burnett before 2018. Interested community members should RSVP to Kerry on (07) 4169-8400 or send her an email. You can also read more about Graham House's star weaving workshops on our website. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. KCCI Meet & Greet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its final Meet & Greet for 2015 at "The Nest" inside the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy at 5:15pm this evening (meeting gets underway at 5:30pm). Tonight's meeting is the KCCI's AGM, and it will be followed by updates from the South Burnett Regional Council, then Christmas drinks, nibbles and socialising. A $10 admission fee applies but all Kingaroy and district businesses are welcome, whether they're KCCI members or not. PS: To help plan the catering, an email RSVP to KCCI secretary Paula Greenwood by November 23 would be greatly appreciated. Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 Tuesday Night Basketball - Kingaroy Tuesday night B-Grade basketball games will be played at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium at 6:00pm this evening. Spectators are very welcome. Tuesday Social Dancing - Kumbia Social dances and lessons for beginners will be held at the Kumbia Memorial Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm to around 9:30pm tonight. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. New members are always welcome and free lesson are available. More details? Phone Chris on (07) 4164-4380. November 25 Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $4 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Andrea on (07) 4163-1607 or Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 12 noon this morning. Members are welcome to bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. White Ribbon Day Breakfast - Kingaroy A White Ribbon Day Breakfast jointly sponsored by the South Burnett District Law Association and the Rotary Club of Kingaroy will be held at SB Care at the corner of Kingaroy and Avoca Streets in Kingaroy (opposite SuperIGA) at 6:45am (for a 7:00am start) this morning. Special guest speaker Jim Sloane from the Graham House Community Centre in Murgon will talk about domestic violence and strategies that can be used to combat it while guests tuck into a gourmet buffet breakfast. The breakfast is part of a fundraising drive to put together $5000 for domestic violence intervention and support programs in the South Burnett, and tickets are $30 per person or $300 per table of 10. They can be purchased until November 18 (unless sold out earlier) from Kingaroy Office Central at 163 Haly Street, Kingaroy. Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. Nanango Playgroup Meeting The Nanango Playgroup will be holding its regular Wednesday meeting at the Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets between 9:30am and 11:30am this morning. The playgroup is a group of mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers who meet together each week with their children (aged 5 years and under) for interaction and fun. It's a great way for children to learn about the world, make friends and develop social skills. The playgroup also gives the adults a chance to meet and share ideas and experiences. It's a very relaxed group and new members are always welcome - just bring along $2 to help cover costs and a plate of morning tea to share. More details? Contact Natasha on (0438) 654-337. Kingaroy Junior Redbacks AGM The Kingaroy Junior Redbacks soccer club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at their club house in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm tonight. All interested people are welcome to attend. Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. Summer Soccer 7s - Kingaroy The sixth round of Summer Soccer 7s will be played at the Kingaroy Soccer Fields at the end of Oliver Bond Street in Kingaroy from 5:30pm until around 9:00pm tonight. Eighteen teams - 12 social and 6 competitive - will be playing matches on two fields. Spectators are very welcome. The full Summer Soccer 7s match schedule can be found on our website. Nanango Swimming Club Night The Nanango Swimming Club will be holding a Club Night at the Nanango Aquatic Centre in Henry Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The aim of the evening is to help children improve on their personal best times and have fun, and laughter and cheering are encouraged. All swimmers are welcome, and you can find out more details by phoning Penny on 0429-419-888. 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. Burnett Birdkeepers Association Meeting - Nanango The Burnett Birdkeepers Association will be holding their monthly meeting at the Les Fogg Pavilion inside the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango at 7:00pm this evening. The Association meets on the 4th Wednesday of each month and most meetings usually feature a guest speaker talking about a particular breed or other matters of interest to birdkeepers. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-1668. Man Cave - Kingaroy The Sister Dolores Carroll Training Centre at St Mary's Catholic College at 10 Kent Street in Kingaroy will be transforming into a "Man's Cave" between 6:30pm and 10:00pm tonight. Qualified instructors will be demonstrating the use of all the equipment in the centre - great stuff like lathes, drills etc - and if you're a man interested in restoring or manufacturing wood or metal products and socialising with other men who have similar interests, then this could be the place for you! (similar to a Men's Shed, but with a lot more gear). There's no charge to come along and it's completely non-religious. More details? Phone Mark Richard on 0404-851-134. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Timbertowns Woodworkers Group - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday night poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:30pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. There are cash prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Kingaroy Girl Guides Meeting The Kingaroy Girl Guides Troop will be meeting at the Guides Hut in Mant Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. U9s will meet from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, and seniors (ages 10-18) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Girl Guides meet weekly during school terms and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Amanda on (07) 4162-8215 or 0417-076-756 November 26 Thursday Colour Therapy - Kingaroy The Salvation Army will be running Thursday Colour Therapy - a relaxing, fun morning of colouring - from 10:30am to 12:00 noon at their building at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy (just next to KFC). Colours, paints, pictures and paper will be supplied so you can draw, sketch, paint or colour in, and you can bring your own project or start a new one. Admission is just a gold coin donation and tea, coffee and nibbles will be provided. Everyone is welcome! Murgon Junior Rugby League Football Club AGM The Murgon Junior Rugby League Football Club will be making a second attempt at holding their Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm tonight after their first attempt on November 12 left them unable to fill any of the club's executive positions. Mr Col Pidgeon at Top Of The Town meets has now been asked to administer the club until a committee can be formed, and he can be contacted on (07) 4168-1352 (bhrs) or (07) 4168-3016 (ahrs). Tonight's second run at the AGM will be held at the Murgon Rugby League clubhouse inside the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street. All interested people are welcome to attend. Emeric Charles Campaign Launch - Blackbutt Blackbutt's postmaster Emeric Charles will be officially launching his campaign for a seat on the next South Burnett Regional Council as an independent representative for Division 2 at the Bunya Nut Cafe in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 6:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome to come along and meet Emeric and he's particularly interested to hear what your major concerns are and what direction you think the South Burnett Regional Council should head towards over the coming four years. If you can't make tonight's launch but still want to put your views, you can also email him. Thursday Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets - Kingaroy Boots & Bulldust will be holding their Makers, Bakers and Growers Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held at O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 12:00 noon and 6:30pm. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Sandy on 0423-830-224. Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club Meeting The Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club will be holding a burger night meeting at the Lions Den behind the Blackbutt Showgrounds from 6:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. Belle and Beau Ball - Bell The 2015 Belle and Beau Ball will be running from 7:30pm to 9:30pm tonight at the Bell Memorial Hall in Wallace Street. The Belle and Beau Ball started many years ago as a way of assessing the high school students for their HPE dance unit, and once again Bell P10 State School students from years 4 to 10 are being taught old time dances and bush dances to perform on the night. This is a celebratory night chosen by the year 10’s as a way to finish their schooling at Bell P10. Everybody is welcome to attend, but younger children do need to have parental supervision for the night, and one of the rules of the Ball is that once students enter the hall they are not allowed outside again until picked up by their parents or guardians. Murgon RSL Bingo The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon today. Comunity Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Old Time Dancing - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm this afternoon. Admission is $2 and everyone is welcome. More details from the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889. Thursday Evening Futsal - Kingaroy Futsal matches in Juniors, Youth and Seniors divisions will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Auditorium from 3:45pm onwards this afternoon. Spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Debbie Ovens at KSHS on (07) 4160-0666. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Country Music Night - Nanango An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome! Nanango & District Netball Association AGM The Nanango & District Netball Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at their club house in Brooklands Road, Nanango at 5:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Proston SES Training Night The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome Birds Of A Feather Meeting - Kingaroy The Birds Of A Feather Cancer Support Group will be holding their regular 4th Thursday of the month meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. This is a friendly, informal group of women who have (or had) cancer, as well as carers, and they get together once a month for a morning tea and chat. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Joan on (07) 4164-8151. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. Electricity Community Forum - Mondure BIEDO and Agforce will be jointly holding a free community forum at Mondure Hall in Mondure at 6:00pm this evening. The forum will examine the latest issues with electricity tariffs and Ergon's future proposal regarding domestic on-farm tariffs, new electricity consumption trends and their possible impact on power bills. The forum will also examine ideas to help reduce on-farm and domestic electricity costs. Everyone is welcome! November 27 Barefoot Bowls & Dinner - Murgon The Murgon Bowls Club at 104 Macalister Street in Murgon will be holding twilight barefoot bowls competitions with dinner from 6:00pm tonight (the clubhouse opens at 4:00pm). Everyone is welcome - including non-bowlers - but to assist with catering an RSVP would be appreciated. You can make one by phoning (07) 4168-5701 or 0438-685-701 Mini Music Concert - Kingaroy Taabinga State School in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Mini Music Concert in the school's hall at 5:00pm this evening. The concert will kick off with a sausage sizzle, and then the school's instrumental bands, choirs and recorder ensembles will be presenting a selection of performances. Everyone is welcome and admission is by gold coin donation. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their reglar Friday Afternoon Scroungers at 3:00pm. New players are welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Coverty Creek Social Club Meeting The Coverty Creek Community Development and Social Club will be holding its regular Friday night social gathering at the Red Shed at 198 Coverty Road, Coverty from 5:00pm until around 10:00pm tonight. There'll be a $2.50 sausage sizzle and drinks will be available, along with free coffee and tea. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Gavin on (07) 4168-9574 or send him an email. Vivaldi's 'Gloria' - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale and the South Burnett Community Orchestra will be presenting a joint performance of the Christmas Light Cantata and Vivaldi's Gloria at St. John's Lutheran School Hall at 84-94 Ivy Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 7:15pm this evening. Tonight's concert is part of both groups' annual Christmas Charity Concert series, and admission is $10 (under-12s are free). The proceeds of tonight's concert will be donated to the host's charity of choice, which in this case is the Australian Lutheran World Service. Everyone is welcome! [Note: One final performance will be held at Murgon on Sunday, November 29] Friday Night Sax - Wondai The South Burnett's very own "Sultan Of Sax" Tom McKenzie will be playing at the Wondai Hotel & Cellars in Haly Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight. Dinner will be available in the Cellar's restaurant from 6:00pm onwards and pizzas will also be available too. More details or bookings: phone (07) 4168-5274. 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 Friday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be running bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help people with an intellectual disability. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Endeavour's Kingaroy Kitchen on (07) 4162-2254 RBS Dance Academy Annual Concert - Murgon The RBS Dance Academy will be holding their annual dance concert at Murgon Town Hall this evening. Students from the Academy will be performing routines based around the award-winning comedy Hairspray and - as usual - it will be a spectacular event. Doors open at 5:00pm and the concert will get undwerway at 7:00pm. Afterwards, refreshments will be served in the Town Hall's supper room. Tickets are $15 for adults and high school students and $12.50 for primary school students (under school age children are free). More details? Phone Regina on 0477-170-395 or (07) 4168-3093. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Country Music Night - Nanango An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Uniting Church Hall in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome! November 28 Cent Auction - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Tennis Club will be holding a Cent Auction at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt this morning as a fundraiser to help restore the courts to a playable state. Entry cost is $5 (which includes a free sheet of tickets and a delicious morning tea). Tickets will be available at the hall today, or they can be pre-purchased at the Blackbutt Newsagency. There are 10 major prizes with lots of other goodies including a raffle and number board, and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. 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 Men's Shed Community Meeting - Kingaroy A Community Meeting to look at establishing a Men's Shed for the Kingaroy comunity will be held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds refreshment area in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 7:00am this morning. The meeting will begin with a free breakfast cooked by the Kingaroy Lions Club, followed by a presentation about the objectives of a Men’s Shed, then a discussion to ascertain interest and answer questions. Everyone is welcome. For more details, contact Eric Ford on (07) 4163-6687 or Rob Cobby on (07) 4162-2765 or send them an email. Biggest Ever Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding their Biggest Ever Bingo at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Kingaroy and Avoca Streets (opposite SuperIGA) today. There'll be four jackpots - all in 90 calls - of $150, $200, Aces High and a big one of $1000, plus lots of raffles and catering by the South Burnett Autism Support Group. Eyes go down at 1:30pm, though, so be there or be square. Note: The Endeavour Foundation's weekly bingo games will continue to be held at Kingaroy RSL every Friday at 10:30am. Dance - Booie Hall A dance will be held at Booie Hall at 1867 Booie Road from 8:00pm until around midnight tonight. 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 Kathy on (07) 4163-2741. U16 Motorcycle Speedway Qld State Titles - Kingaroy The U16 Motorcycle Speedway Queensland State Titles will be held in the centre ring of Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this evening. The Titles are being hosted by the recently-formed Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club, and a minimum of 16 riders will compete, with 4 riders per heat. PeeWee 50 riders will be taking to the track in between some heats to give the riders and their bikes a bit of a break, and local riders will be competing in the main events. Admission to the grounds is just $5 for spectators 13 years and over (children 12 years and below are free) and a canteen will be operating. Riders will gather for instructions at 5:30pm and the racing will get underway at 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Tracey on 0407-623-012. Saturday Afternoon Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Saturday afternoon training session at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon today. Junior classes will run from 12:00 noon to 1:00pm, and seniors from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Barambah Veterinary Surgery Birthday Party The Barambah Veterinary Surgery at 217 Haly Street, Kingaroy will be celebrating their birthday with a party from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. There'll be a jumping castle, a sausage sizzle, face painting, stalls and clinic tours. The RSPCA will also be operating a gold coin donation hydrobath if your pet needs a wash. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the Surgery on (07) 4162-4060. Southern Star Academy of Dance Annual Concert - Kingaroy The Southern Star Academy of Dance will be holding their Annual Concert at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy today. The Academy's annual concert is always great entertainment and this year the show will be featuring dances set to the story of the Madagascar movie. There'll be two concert performances - a matinee show at 11:30am and an evening show at 5:30pm - and tickets for either one are $15 for adults and $10 for children and concessions. A Christmas Hamper raffle will also be available, and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Miss Danielle on 0434-778-195. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Like Home Early Learning Centre Open Day - Murgon The Like Home Early Learning Centre at 38 Palmer Street East in Murgon will be holding an Open Day from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. The Centre caters for children aged from 15 months to 5 years, and if you're looking for child care in 2016 today's Open Day is a perfect chance to look over the premises, meet the staff and explore your options. There'll also be face painting, children's activities, slushies, popcorn, fairy floss and snow cones on hand to keep your children happily amused. More details? Phone the Centre on (07) 4168-3907, November 29 Goodchild Shield Swimming Carnival - Kilkivan The Kilkivan swimming pool will be closed to the public today for a Goodchild Shield Swimming Carnival. Vivaldi's 'Gloria' - Murgon The South Burnett Chorale and the South Burnett Community Orchestra will be presenting a joint performance of the Christmas Light Cantata and Vivaldi's Gloria at St Joseph's Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon from 6:00pm to around 7:15pm this evening. Tonight's concert is part of both groups' annual Christmas Charity Concert series, and admission is $10 (under-12s are free). The proceeds of tonight's concert will be donated to the host's charity of choice, which in this case is Castra. Everyone is welcome! Sunday Afternoon Poker - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Sunday afternoon poker games today. Registration starts at 2:00pm and the first cards are dealt at 2:30pm. There are $150 in prizes to be won and no fees to play. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Kilkivan Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Tableland Markets The Tableland Hall Committee will be holding their popular bi-annual Market Day at Tablelands Hall from 6:30am to around 2:00pm today. These markets are only held twice a year and are a crowd-pleaser with a lots of stalls offering everything from fresh produce through to coffee and tea, cakes and baked goods, plants and bric-a-brac. There'll also be a great steak sandwiches and hot chips on offer; a raffle; background music; a pop-up hairdresser; and fun competitions for adults and children. New stallholders are also very welcome - stall fees are just $6 - and you can obtain more information about how to take part by phoning Sharon on (07) 4168-1710. Bunya Mountains Markets The monthly Bunya Mountains Markets will also be running at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains today. The markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally-produced fresh produce, arts and crafts and they'll be operating from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Local cafes like Poppies On The Hill and The Bunya Mountains Cafe will be offering special Market Day menus and morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas (as well as Seafood Sunday at Lyrics licensed restaurant - see entry above), and walking trail maps will be available from both cafes, the Bunya Mountains General Store and market stalls if you'd like to take a walk through the adjoining National Park. Blackbutt Christmas Festival Today is the first day of the week-long Blackbutt Christmas Festival, and at 2:00pm this afternoon this 15 year old event will kick off when this year's Christmas Mural - created by Blackbutt State School students - is unveiled at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street. There'll be free ice creams and drinks for children to accompany the unveiling, and everyone is welcome. The Christmas Festival will continue daily until next Sunday, December 6. Putting The Zap Back Into Landcare - Wondai The Burnett Mary Regional Group and Landcare will be jointly sponsoring an all-day workshop at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 9:30am to 3:30pm today. Guest speaker Les Robinson will be talking about harvesting the power of reinvention to spark new zest and enthusiasm for the Landcare movement, and new communication strategies to get the word out. If you're passionate about landcare issues, today's free workshop promises to re-energise and reinvigorate you. More details? RSVP? Phone Kay at BMRG on 0412-660-987 or or email her. South Burnett Orchid Society Meeting The South Burnett Orchid Society will be holding their regular last Sunday of the month meeting at the South Burnett Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm onwards this aftenoon. The Society exists for orchid enthusiasts of all skill levels and meets on the last Sunday of every month except December. New members and visitors are always very welcome. More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4168-1695 (ahrs) or Gary on (07) 4162-8404 (ahrs) Note: Today's meeting is also the Society's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in January 2016. Hivesville Country Markets The Hivesville Country Markets will be held at the Hivesville Sports Grounds from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. These family friendly monthly markets feature a variety of stalls including fresh local farm produce, plants, crafts and lots of food. There'll also be mini auctions running throughout the morning and there's 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 Timbertown Woodworkers Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Maidenwell Markets If you're heading up to the Bunya Mountains today, go via Maidenwell and you can browse the new Maidenwell Car Boot Sales And Market Stalls at the Maidenwell Sportsgrounds (just next to the Rural Fire Brigade HQ in the heart of town) between 8:00am and 12:00 noon. These markets offer car boot sales plus a variety of market stalls selling various goods and wares including wood fired pizza, fruit and veg, plants, jams and pickles, cakes, bric-a-brac, books and second hand goodies, crafts and lots more (even face painting for children). Stallholder/Car boot fees are just $10 each, payable on day, and all proceeds go to the Maidenwell Community Group for the development of the township. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Robyn on 0423-032-080. Seafood Sunday - Bunya Mountains If you're looking for something great to do this weekend, Lyrics Restaurant at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains - just behind the Bunya Mountains General Store - will be holding their monthly "Seafood Sunday" from 11:00am onwards today (lunch will be served from around noon). The fully-licensed restaurant will be offering a 100% fresh seafood a-la-carte menu, serving seafoods obtained from the coast yesterday - and be warned! The serving sizes are h-u-g-e. However, bookings are essential because places are limited: (07) 4668-3131 Open Jump Day - Nanango The Nanango Hack & Pony Club will be holding an Open Jump Day at the Nanango Pony Club Grounds inside the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango from 8:00am until late today. This is an "unofficial" day so Pony Club membership isn't required, but participants will need to comply with the club's rules (particularly dress rules and safety procedures) and judging will be carried out by Pony Club judges. Entrants will also need to sign a participant's agreement. Entry fees for the jumping competitions are $6 per class or 4 classes for $20, and there'll be ribbons to 3rd, but spectators can come along for free. More details? Phone Judy on 0447-168-209. November 30 Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (07) 4163-2291 or (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Ken Baines Morning Tea - Kingaroy Centacare South Burnett will be holding their monthly Ken Baines Memorial Morning Tea at the Biscuit Tin at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. Everyone is welcome for a relaxed cuppa and chat - and you can bring a friend if you like! More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439. Timbertowns Touch Competition - Blackbutt The Blackbutt-Yarraman Rugby League Club's touch football competition will be running tonight at the Blackbutt rugby league grounds (ie Ian “Bunny” Pearce Oval), with Juniors (aged 5-14 years) kicking off at 5:00pm followed by Opens (men's, women's and mixed teams) at 6:00pm. This is a six-a-side competition and cost is $5 per person per game. Food and drinks will be available at the ground. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Movember Shave-Off - Murgon A big Movember Shave-Off will be held at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon at 7:30pm tonight to mark the end of Movember. A variety of beards and moustaches will be going under the shavers and everyone is welcome to come and see what lies underneath. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Blackbutt Christmas Festival Official Opening The 15th annual Blackbutt Christmas Festival will be officially opened with a Wine, Cheese and Art Night at the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 6:00pm this evening. Tonight's get-together is sponsored by the South Burnett Regional Council and will feature a welcome address by South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann, displays by local artists and craft workers, wines from Kingsley Grove Estate and food from the Bunya Nut Cafe. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 11:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Monday during school terms. More details? Phone Verelle O'Shanesy on (07) 4173-7333 Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Monday at 10:00am. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 St Patricks School Christmas Concert - Nanango St Patricks School in Alfred Street, Nanango will be holding its annual Christmas Concert from 5:00pm this evening. This year's concert will be led by visiting music teacher Shane Parry and will feature performances from all the school's classes. The concert will get underway with a sausage sizzle at 5:00pm and the concert itself will begin at 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome! Monday Night Futsal - Murgon Barambah United Soccer Club and the Murgon PCYC will be holding a Monday night futsal competition at the PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:00pm this afternoon. Players must be PCYC members (for insurance purposes) and there'll be a small game fee to help cover costs, but all new players are welcome. More details? Phone Sarah on 0429-686-001.