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South Burnett Daily Calendar Listings for December 2012

December 1 Wine & Cheese Tasting For Wildlife - Nanango The Wildlife Wanderers Carers Group will be holding a "Wine & Cheese Tasting For Wildlife" evening at the CWA Hall in Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 7:00pm until around 10:30pm tonight. Apart from wine tastings from Moffatdale Ridge and cheese tastings from Cheeseworld Goomeri, there'll also be samplers from Butts Nuts to try along with live entertainment by Pobblebonk. Tickets are $15 per head and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-2607. Christmas Dance - Inverlaw Hall A Christmas Dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by Deryck's Music and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a big Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on (0459) 228-882. Saturday Cricket South Burnett cricketers will be playing the sixth round of this year's 2012-13 cricket season at a variety of locations around the region today. In A-grade, the Murgon Crusaders will play the first round of their second two-day match of the season, this time against Kingaroy RSL at the Murgon Sportsgrounds; while the Warriors will play a similar first round match against the Nanango Scorpions at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy. And in B-grade, the Wondai Wolves will play the Kumbia Rattlers at the Wondai Sportsgrounds; Kingaroy RSL will play the Murgon Colts at Taabinga State School; Murgon Magic will play the Warriors at the Murgon Sportsgrounds. All matches get underway at 1:00pm and spectators and supporters are very welcome! Kilkivan Christmas Carnival The annual Kilkivan Lions Christmas Carnival will be held at Lions Park in Kilkivan from 4:00pm until late this afternoon. As the usual, the Carnival will feature a wide assortment of food, drinks and entertainment and a special visit by Santa at around 7:00pm. There'll also be cash prizes given away; a licensed bar; a jumping castle and fairy floss for children; and a Christmas ham raffle too. Entry is completely free and everyone is welcome! More details? Contact David Lahiff on (07) 5484-1183 World's Greatest Shave Big Night Out - Kingaroy A Big Night Out fundraiser for the World's Greatest Shave (ie the Leukaemia Foundation) will be held at the Kingaroy Sports Club at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy - just next to Beangrowers - from 6:00pm onwards tonight. The event will feature a BBQ dinner and dessert; live entertainment; a lucky door prize; raffles; an auction; and lots and lots of shaving. Admission is $15 for adults or $10 for young people under 14 and although RSVP's needed to have been made by November 23rd (and 120-plus people did so), some tickets may still be available. You can find out by phoning (07) 4162-2986. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine Nanango Christmas Tree Festival The 4th annual Nanango Christmas Tree Festival will be held at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street from 10:00am to 3:00pm today. The Festival - a display of Christmas trees - helps raise money for local school chaplaincy programs, and it will continue every day until Sunday, December 2nd. Entry is by donation and morning and afternoon teas will be available for $4. Everyone is welcome! Note: For those who booked by November 26th, there'll also be a $12 per head dinner at the Cultural Centre at 6:30pm this evening where guests can get to meet the local school chaplains and prizes will be presented to the Festival's winning entries. Boutique Beer Gala - Murgon The South Burnett's first ever Boutique Beer Gala will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon from 3:00pm to around 8:00pm today. Do you like beer but don't know much about it? This event is designed to introduce drinkers to "everything you need to know about beer" - such as its different styles and flavours, its world-wide history, what each ingredient brings to the brew, how to pair beers with food, and much, much more! Participants will get to sample a variety of beers, each one matched with food. This beverage experience will be presented by Matt Kirkegaard from the Brisbane Beer Academy. Matt is passionate about beer and his enthusiasm is infectious. His tastings are light-hearted but with a focus on educating about - and elevating - beer. The evening will include tasting 9 varieites of beers carefully matched gourmet canapés. There'll also be a licensed bar operating, along with live entertainment from Deal'n, gift hampers, raffles and many prizes to be won on the night. All money raised will go directly into funding Youth Development Programs in the South Burnett, and everyone over 18 is welcome! More details? Phone Natalee on (0421) 159-099. POSTPONED: Organisers advised on November 28 that this event has been postponed until 2013. 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. Kingaroy Poker Run Here's something different! A Poker Run will leave the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) at 1:00pm sharp today, and finish with the last card and an After Party at Shed 5 in Pound Street, Kingaroy later this afternoon. The entry fee in the Poker Run is $15 and all bikes and cars are very welcome! More details? Phone Ian on (0408) 700-907 or send him an email. PS: In case you don't know, a poker run is an organized event where participants (usually using motorcycles or cars) visit five to seven checkpoints, drawing a playing card at each one. The object is to have the best poker hand at the end of the run. The event has a time limit but participants aren't timed and winning is purely a matter of chance. Dance - Tablelands Hall A dance (and dance lessons, if you need them) will be held at Tablelands Hall from 7:30pm until late tonight. The dance will feature old time and new vogue numbers and admission includes a sausage sizzle and supper. Entry is $10 for adults, $5 for high school students and $2.50 for anyone else and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Joan on (07) 4168-6116. Chic Simpson - Kingaroy Entertainer Chic Simpson will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1755 December 2 Nanango Community Christmas Carols Nanango's annual Community Christmas Carols will be held at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. This free event is put on by Nanango's combined churches and everyone is very welcome. A special feature of tonight's gathering will be the presentation of a Xmas food hamper to Centrecare for distribution to local families in need, and donations of non-perishable food items would be gratefully accepted. You can also view the town's Christmas Tree display at the Nanango Baptist Church in Mount Stanley Road between 11:30am and 2:00pm. Home-made Christmas decorations and small gifts will also be on sale at the church, and proceeds will go to the Nanango and Yarraman schools chaplaincy programme. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Nanango Christmas Tree Festival The 4th annual Nanango Christmas Tree Festival will conclude today at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street. The Festival display can be viewed from 2:00pm to 6:00pm today before the Community Carols service gets underway at 6:30pm (see entry further above). The Festival - a display of Christmas trees - helps raise money for local school chaplaincy programs. Entry is by donation and afternoon tea will be available for $4 too. Everyone is welcome! Country Music Arvo - Yarraman A Country Music Arvo will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 1:00pm this afternoon. These regular monthly music afternoons usually feature both guest and walk-up artists, and all funds raised are donated to worthy causes - which, this month, is the Salvation Army's Christmas Appeal. Everyone is welcome! You can obtain more details by phoning (07) 4163-2469. Note: Today's get-together is the last for 2012 - monthly country mudsic arvos will resume on February 3, 2013. The Nativity Of Christ Cantata - Murgon and Wondai The South Burnett Chorale will be presenting the final two performances of their annual Christmas Charity Concert series - which this year is called "The Nativity Of Christ Cantata" - at the Castra Retirement Home at Coopers Street in Murgon from 2:00pm to 3:30pm; and then again at the Wondai Catholic Church at 60 Bramston Street in Wondai from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. These terrific concerts feature many of our region's very best singers providing stirring and heart-warming family entertainment that the Chorale's members have practiced and sweated over for months beforehand - and they do it all for local charities. Each concert lasts for around 75 minutes and admission is just $8 for adults (which includes afternoon tea or a light supper, depending on which concert you go to) while children under 12 are admitted free. Everyone is welcome and if you've never been to a South Burnett Chorale Christmas Concert before (or have always promised yourself that you would), then make this year the year you start Christmas the right way by enjoying the magic only a live performance can provide. More details? Contact the Chorale on (07) 4162-1332 or send them an email. Blackbutt Singers Christmas Concert The Blackbutt Singers willm be performing a Christmas Concert at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt at 2:00pm this afternoon. Apart from great singing, the concert will feature a "Living Manger" scene at the start of the show, and also guest performances by Brisbane borothers Wylie and Rami Raymond (who are currently studying piano at the Queensland Conservatorium) along with their teacher Fern Ong (who'll be accompanying the singers as they perform "Sing Songs Of Joy At Christmas") and Kingaroy flute student Leah Noll. Tickets to the concert are $10 for adults and $8 for concessions - children are free - and they'll be available at the door. Kingaroy Community Christmas Carols Kingaroy's annual Community Christmas Carols service will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 8:30pm tonight. This year's gathering is being presented by the Kingaroy District Ministry Association and several sponsors and will feature performances by several local orchestras and choirs. Food stalls will be operating from 6:00pm along with glowstick sales, soft drinks and other beverages, and the singing will begin at around 7:00pm. Families who want to sit near the front should bring blankets and cushions to sit on (BYO chairs if you want to sit further back). An offering will also be taken up during the program to support the Kingaroy Schools Chaplaincies. As usual, tonight's carols service is a great, completely free, family-friendly night out to which everyone is invited, and you can obtain more details by phoning Felicity on (0423) 617-286 or by emailing her. Note: In the event of rain, the Carols will relocate inside the Town Hall. Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 December 3 Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome. Art Exhibition Opening - Blackbutt The Friends Of Cultcha will be opening their final monthly exhibition for 2012 at the Blackbutt Library in the Archie Muir Centre in Hart Street, Blackbutt at 7:00pm this evening. This month's exhibitgion will feature new works by the Blackbutt Brushers. As usual, tonight's opening will be accompanied by wine, cheese and all the fun of a Friends' event. Admission is $8 (with all proceeds going to Blackbutt charities) but admission to the exhibition during the remainder of the month is free. The show will remain on display from 8:30am to 4:30pm Mondays to Fridays and 9:00am to 12:00 noon every second Saturday until the end of the month. Monday Taekwon-do - Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program in conjunction with Bai Rui Takekwon-do will be running a gold coin donation taekweon-do session at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 10:00am to 11:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the SBRC on (07) 4189=9444. 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 along! Note: Today's meeting is also the group's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2013. Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm onwards today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. Nanango Senior Citizens Club Meeting The Nanango Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 1:00pm this afternoon. However the Centre doors will open at 10:00am so that members can play cards and indoor bowls prior to the meeting, have a cuppa and a chat and generally socialise (BYO lunch). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Joyce on (07) 4163-1249. Soil Carbon Workshop - Booubyjan A Soil Carbon Workshop will be held at Booubyjan Hall in Booubyjan from 9:00am to 3:00pm today (come by 8:30am if you'd like a cuppa beforehand). The workshop will be led by Dr Christine Jones, an internationally renowned and highly respected groundcover and soils ecologist with a wealth of experience working with innovative landholders to implement regenerative land management techniques. Christine will explain the process of soil carbon sequestration and outline some simple steps landholders can take to activate soil building processes, and reduce acidification and salinisation on their farms. The workshop would be of interest to anyone who wants better soils, and you can obtain more details by phoning Grace on (07) 4168-7220 or by emailing her. 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. Note: Today's meeting is also the group's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2013. Disabilty Day Community Breakfast - Kingaroy Today is the 20th Intenational Day Of People With A Disability, and to mark it South Burnett CTC and The Gumnut Place will be holding a Free Comunity Breakfast at the Glendon Steet forecourt in Glendon Street, Kingaroy between 7:00am and 9:30am this morning. CROW-FM 90.7 will be running a live outside broadcast on the site too, and everyone is welcome. Kingaroy Retailers & Small Business Group Meeting The Kingaroy Retailers & Small Business Group will meet at 9:00am today for their monthly coffee and chat morning to discuss issues of concern to Kingaroy retailers and small businesses. For more information about the venue - and today's guest speaker - contact Janelle on (07) 4162-2040. Quota Morning Tea - Kingaroy Quota International's Kingaroy club will be holding its regular first Monday of the month morning tea for prospective new members at the Kingaroy Coffee Lounge at 184 Kingaroy Street at 10:00am today. Everyone is welcome! More information? Phone Wendy on (07) 4162-8485. December 4 Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches inside the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Art Geckos - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Friendly Art Group (the "Art Geckos") will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. The Geckos cater for everyone from learners through to experienced artists and anyone with an interest in art is very welcome. All you need to bring along are your own materials. More details? Phone Daphne on (07) 4162-7112. South Burnett Young Leaders Association AGM - Kingaroy The South Burnett Young Leaders Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. The group is celebrating its 21st birthday in 2012 and new members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581. Wine & Food In The Park Festival Committee Meeting - Kingaroy The Wine & Food In The Park Festival committee will be holding the second part of their Annual General Meeting, folowed by a normal meeting, at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street in Kingaroy at 5:30pm this evening to continue laying out plans for next year's event (which will be held at Memorial Park in Kingaroy on Saturday 9th March 2013). All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899. Kingaroy Writers Association Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Writers' Association will be holding their annual Christmas Lunch at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 11:30am onwards this morning. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Geoff on (07) 4162-1885. Note: Today's meeting is also the Association's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume on the third Tuesday in January 2013. Kingaroy Swimming Club Meeting The Kingaroy Swimming Club will be holding their regular Tuesday Club Night meeting at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool at the corner of Alford and William Streets, Kingaroy from 6:00pm onwards this evening. New members are always welcome and the pool is heated. More details? Phone Richard on (0457) 502-969 or email him. Note: Entry to the pool is via the side gate in William Street if the main entry is closed. And in case of wet weather - or any other apparent reason for cancellation - contact can be made with the pool staff after 5:00pm on the day to check if the Club Night will be conducted. Also please note: Tonight's meeting is the last Club Night until mid-January because of the up-coming Festive Season. Club Nights will resume on Tuesday 15th January 2013. Next week, though, the club will be holding a Family Fun Night at the pool as a Chrisrtmas break-up. Business Building Course - Kingaroy and Murgon The South Burnett Regional Council and Transforming Smsll Business will be presenting the fourth of a five-week series of workshops on building a businress at the Kingaroy Town Hall Supper Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 11:0am this morning; and again at Gumnut Place in Gore Street, Murgon from 6:00pm to 8:30pm this evening. The course is being presented by Trudi Bartlett and will focus on many aspects of business building including staff motivation; increasing sales; staff training and development; and marketing and advertising. The workshops are completely free, but you'll need to register to attend: (0488) 112-298. Tuesday Afternoon Scrabble - Kingaroy The South Burnett Scrabble Group will be meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon for social Scrabble games. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4162-3609. Tuesday Yoga, Lawn Bowls and Rapid Dance - Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be running three gold coin donation activities in Nanango today: Yoga at Pioneer Park from 9:00am to 10:00am; Lawn Bowls at the Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street from 10:00am to 11:00am; and Rapid Dance at Pioneer Park, also from 10:00am to 11:00am. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the SBRC on (07) 4189=9444. Tuesday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding bingo matches from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a $100 jackpot, all books are $1, and morning tea is available for 60c. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300 Maidenwell QCWA Meeting & Christmas Break-Up The Maidenwell branch of the QCWA will be holding their monthly meeting at the Maidenwell Hall Supper Room from 8:45am this morning (when things will kick off with a welcoming cuppa) through until this afternoon. The branch meeting itself will commence at 9:30am and all ladies in the Maidenwell and Bunya Mountains areas are very welcome to come along and meet the other branch members! Since today's meeting is also the group's annual Christmas break-up, though, everyone will adjourn to the nearby Maidenwell Hotel for lunch around 11:30am. Normal monthly meetings will resume in February 2013. You can obtain more details by phoning Glenda on (07) 4164 6137 or by emailing her. Elgin Vale QCWA Meeting The Elgin Vale branch of the QCWA will be holding their monthly meeting at Elgin Vale Hall at 10:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding the regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 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. AFL 9s Competition - Kingaroy The new South Burnett Saints AFL team will be holding the last round of its AFL 9s competition at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. AFL 9s is a nine-a-side non-contact game which features mixed sides of men and women (as well as children aged 13 and over) and is suitable for players of all abilities. Everyone is welcome. More details? Contact competition co-ordinator Will Reid on (0417 144-062. December 5 Wondai Community Christmas Carols Wondai's annual Community Christmas Carols service will be held at Coronation Park in Mackenzie Street, Wondai (the centre of town) from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. The carols will be led by local choirs and in addition to a great, free night of family-friendly entertainment there'll also be a surprise visit by Santa, as well as a BBQ in operation if you get peckish. Everyone is welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Petrina on (07) 4168-5888. Nanango Blue LIght Open Night The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm this evening. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), art and sculpture classes, games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Wednesday Softball - Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be running a gold coin donation softball session at Pioneer Park, Nanango from 10:00am to 11:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the SBRC on (07) 4189=9444. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Christmas Break-Up Party - Wondai Mother Kate's Early Learning Centre at 25 McCord Street in Wondai will be holding their Christmas Break-Up Party at 6:00pm this evening for staff, parents and students. Santa will be paying a visit to give all the children a book, and the children themselves will be performing a little concert for friends and family. Parents should bring along a picnic dinner to share. More details? Phone Mother Kates on (07) 4169-0811. Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group Meeting - Wondai The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be holding their 2012 Christmas Break-Up at Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. The group usually meet at 10:00am on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) at the Kingaroy Community Centre at 130 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy to provide support for arthritis and osteoporosis sufferers. However today's meeting will be the last until February 2013. More details? Email June. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Musical Group Jam Session - Wondai The Wondai Art Gallery music group will be meeting at the Gallery on the roundabout in Wondai at 7:00pm this evening. The group provides free music lessons and the opportunity to jam with other musicians, and it's open to everyone - especially older folks who enjoy music and/or would like to learn how play an instrument. More details? Phone Rem on (07) 4169-0012 or the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Blackbutt Golf Club AGM The Blackbutt Golf Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at their clubhouse in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. 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. Community Christmas Carols - Yarraman Yarraman will be holding its annual Community Christmas Carols in the grounds of St Philips Anglican Church in Millar Street at 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome to take part in this traditional Christmas celebration, and it will be followed by a light supper afterwards. Summer Soccer 7s - Kingaroy The weekly summer Soccer 7s competition will be held at 6:30pm this evening at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy (ie the Kingaroy soccer grounds). The competition is open to players of all skill levels and abilities, and players who weren't registered for the 2012 season can pay a $25 social registration which will cover them until December 31. There will also be a $50 team nomination fee available, as well as a nightly match fee of $5 each to play. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Mick North on (07) 4162-3333 or Thomas Carroll on (0419) 775-928. You can also read more on this page of our website. Heartmoves Exercise Session - Nanango A free Heartmoves exercise session led by South Burnett physiotherapist Louise Kenny will be held at Rapid Fitness at 4 Railway Lane in Nanango between 10:45am and 11:45am this morning. The Heartmoves exercise program is jointly sponsored by the Heart Foundation, Rapid Fitness and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program. It's designed for people who haven't done exercise in awhile, and it lets you exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment. Heartmoves sessions are held at the same time and place each Wednesday and everyone is welcome. You can obtain more details by phoning Louise on (07) 4163-3449 or (0427) 631-549. 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. December 6 Thursday Evening Dance Classes - Kingaroy Social Dance Classes will be held in the Apex room of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 6:30pm this evening. You can learn how to do the Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin or some of the latest sequence dances - and don't worry if you haven’t got a partner, there are plenty of dancers to help you! It doesn't matter if you just want to learn, have been dancing for years or are visiting the area - come along for a great night out with heaps of fun and laughter. All you need to bring are your dancing shoes. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2818 or (0417) 808-296. St Josephs Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Wondai AP&I Society AGM The Wondai AP&I Society - the peope responsible for the annual Wondai Show and the Wondai Showgrounds - will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Showgrounds in Baynes Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. More details? Phone (0427) 211-992. Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463 Thursday Rapid Boxing - Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be running a gold coin donation rapid bocxing session at Pioneer Park, Nanango from 10:00am to 11:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the SBRC on (07) 4189=9444. Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. Kingaroy Golf Club AGM The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the clubhouse at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people 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 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! Kingaroy Golf Club AGM The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy will be holding its Annual General Meeting at 7:00pm in the club-house. All interested people are welcome to attend. December 7 Nanango Writers Association Meeting The Nanango Writers Association will be meeting at the Nanango Theatre at the corner of George and Elk Streets, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The group meet on the first and third Fridays of every month, and anyone with an interest in writing is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Brian on (07) 4164-6232. Chat With The Mayor - Kingaroy South Burnett Mayor Wayne Kratzmann will be appearing at Kingaroy Shoppingworld from 10:00am to 1:00pm today so that residents can chat with him about any issues of concern they might have. Today's chat is part of a series that the Mayor has been holding around the region since early September. Karaoke Night - Proston The South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s Singles Social Group will be holding a Karaoke Night with Love 2 Sing at the Golden Spurs Hotel at 25 Blake Street, Proston from 7:00pm until 11:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome to this fun night of singing and dancing and admission is free. More details? Phone Geoff or Sue on (0468) 694-438 or email them. You can also find out about the group's other social events on their website (set the region to "South Burnett"). Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. More than $1,000 in jackpots will be on offer. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be opening their final monthly exhibition for 2012 with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:00pm this evening. Tonight's exhibition will feature artworks from Hivesville artist Shannus O'Sullivan in the Alison Iszlaub Gallery (see example at right). The exhibition will feature many new works from this very popular artist, who's received more than 120 prizes and awards over his career for paintings now held in collections around Australia and in the USA, Asia, England and Germany. The front gallery will feature stained glass, encaustic and pyrographic artworks from Val Usher, Betty Desovich and Gwen Olm; while the Third Gallery will be showing watercolours by Gold Coast artist Neville Logan and fabric collages from his wife Barbara Logan. Meanwhile, children from the Home Schooling Group will be mounting their own show in Kidz Korner. Tonight's opening will also feature great finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from Bellbird Vineyards and live music. Admission is $5 and everyone is very welcome to attend! More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Note: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on show from 10:00am to 4:00pm every day until January 26, 2013. Friday Social Golf - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway at Kingaroy will holding their regular Friday 9-ers 9 hole social golfing sessions for men and women from 8:00am until dusk today. Everyone is most welcome (including non-members) and green fees are $11 for members or $14 for non-members for the nine holes - but this also includes a card draw for prizes in the clubhouse in the evening (there's also a Jackpot card draw on the last Friday of each month). More details? Phone the Golf Club on (07) 4162-1720 South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at 10 Kingaroy Street in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $35 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Danny on (0429) 803-820 or send him an email. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Danny about this too. Great Gadgets Expo - Kingaroy LifeTec Queensland will be holding a "Great Gadgets For Independent Living Expo" at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Kingaroy and Avoca Streets (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm onwards today. The Expo will offer information, demonstrations and specialist advice on a wide range of assistive technologies (ie devices that can help people improve their independence and quality of life if they're having difficulty performing everyday tasks). And it's all completely free! More details? Phone 1300 885-866 or visit the website. Blackbutt Christmas Carnival The Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club Christmas Carnival will be held at the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. Tonight's carnival will feature two free jumping castles (one for children aged under 6, another children aged 6 to 12) along with lots of food stalls; a licensed bar and live entertainment. Everyone is welcome! Note: Tonight's Carnival will be preceded by Blackbutt's annual Arts & Crafts Fair, which will be held in the Blackbutt Memorial Hall from 12:00 noon to 9:00pm today. The Arts & Crafts Fair is a perfect opportunity to pick up unique, unusual and inexpensive Christmas gifts. The Fair will be officially opened by Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington at 2:00pm today; and it will also be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon tomorrow. Jim McAllister - Kingaroy Entertainer Jim McAllister will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1755 Nanango Christmas Carnival The Nanango Christmas Carnival will be held at the Nanango Blue Light Hall in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. This year's Carnival will offer face painting for children; Christmas crafts; Lucky Wheels; games and skating. Santa will be arriving at 7:30pm to hand out ice blocks and lollies and pose for photo opportunities. Entry is free and skates can be hired for a gold coin donation. Food will also be available from the Blue Light canteen too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Constable Ken Avery at Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. December 8 Murgon State High School Garage Sale Here's something different! Murgon State High School at 2 Dutton Street in Murgon will be holding a garage sale from 7:00am until 12:00 noon this morning to dispose of obsolete school equipment and help raise some funds for the school at the same time. The sale will feature lots of pre-loved school furniture, desks, stools, chairs, cabinets and filing cabinets, but there'll also be some musical instruments, manual arts equipment, grinders, a Ryobi scroll saw, projectors, old computer monitors, hydroponic lights and a whole lot more (including a David Brown 885 tractor for tender - make an offer). Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharon on (07) 4169-9222. Markets In The Garden - Kumbia Kumbia's new Markets In The Garden will be held in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. These markets are now held on the second Saturday of each month and feature fresh fruit and vegies, jewellery, childerens furniture and toys, plants, hairdresser dolls and bears, bric-a-brac and collectables amongst many other things. There's also live music, face painting for children, a variety of free workshops and even a sausage sizzle! New stallholders are also very welcome. More details? Phone Zoe on (07) 4164-4461 or email her. Yarraman Markets - Yarraman The Yarraman Progress Association's monthly Yarraman Markets will be held at their new location on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 1:00pm today. The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls and an under-cover play area for children. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282 Dance - Booie Hall A dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00am this evening. Music will be supplied by Chattanooga 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 Elva on (07) 4162-4700. Winds of Change Gallery Garage Sale The Nanango Art Society / Winds of Change Art Gallery will be holding a garage sale at the gallery, 8 George Street, Nanango, from 8:00am to 1:00pm today. There'll also be a sausage sizzle. More info? Phone 0409-060-315 Seafood Buffet - Murgon Sakina's Seafood Buffet - which is held on the 2nd Saturday of each month - will be running at the Saleyard Cafe on Gayndah Road at Murgon at 6:30pm this evening. This BYO buffet offers everything from fresh oysters to Moreton Bay bugs, crabs, prawns and cooked seafoods, but bookings are essential if you want to be sure of a seat: (07) 4168-5701. Yarraman Christmas Carnival The Yarraman and District Progress Association's very popular annual Yarraman Christmas Carnival will be held at the Yarraman Recreation Grounds on the corner of Emmett and Margaret Streets from 5:00pm until around 10:00pm this afternoon and evening. The Carnival will feature free slides, free rides, food stalls and musical entertainment, as well as a special visit by Santa Claus at around 6:00pm when he'll arrive with presents for the children. After a dinner break at the BBQ, this will be followed with a giant fireworks display at 7:30pm and then the entertainment will continue until around 10:00pm. Everyone is welcome along to this popular Yuletide celebration and admission is 100% free. A licensed bar will also be operating, and this year the Yarraman Over-50s will be bringing back a $2-a-ticket ham wheel too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Dawn on (07) 4163-8326 or Lyn on (07) 4163-8773 Graeme Jensen - Kingaroy Popular South Burnett country-rock entertainer Graeme Jensen will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1755 Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy will be opening their latest exhibition at 10:00am this morning with a free morning tea. The new exhibition is the annual South Burnett Disability Art Show, where all artworks and craftworks are created by people who are living with some form of disability. The exhibition was mounted on December 3 and will remain on display until January 7, but today's official opening will provide visitors with the opportunity to meet some of the artists in person and enjoy a free morning tea. Everone is welcome and you can obtain more details by contacting the Gallery on (07) 4162-6273, or exhibition organiser Joanne Sellick on (07) 4162-7300. Ulysses Motor Cycle Club Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett's favourite motorcycle club, the Ulysses MC Burnett Branch (motto: "Grow old disgracefully") will be holding their regular 2nd Saturday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel at the corner of Haly Street and the Bunya Highway in Kingaroy from 9:00am this morning. Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome. Nanango Christmas Races The Nanango Race Club will be holding their annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway off the D'aguilar Highway just south of Nanango from 12:30pm to around 4:30pm this afternoon. Today's meeting will have an "Ravishing Red" theme and everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best red outfits (bow ties for men) to be in the running for some great Moffatdale Ridge Fashions Of The Field prizes. The meeting is a 5-race event and in addition to a bumper field of top-notch horses there'll also be amusements for children; a lucky racebook prize; plus a few other surprises you'll have to be trackside to see. The club's popular Pink Champagne bar will be running all day too and there'll also be a licensed bar and BBQ; bookmakers and an on-course tote. Buses will be running to the races from Kingaroy's Carrollee Hotel (at noon) and Glendon Street Bus Depot (12:15pm), and the Nanango RSL at 12:30pm. Gates will open at the track itself at around 12:00 noon so that go-getters can get a head start on the all-important socialising. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for pensioners (under-15s are free) and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4163-2346. PS: If you've never been to the Nanango Races before, you can get an idea of what a fun day out they are by reading our report of the club's August 2012 meeting. Goomeri Christmas Carnival The annual Goomeri Lions Club And Chamber of Commerce Christmas Carnival will be held in Dickinson's Park in Goomeri from 5:30pm this afternoon until late tonight. As usual, this very popular family event will feature ham wheels, chocolate wheels, raffles, market stalls, a bbq, music and a licensed bar. There'll also be a whip creaking demonstration; live entertainment from the Goomeri State School choir; face painting and games for children; and a children's Christmas Fancy Dress competition too! Santa will be arriving around 7.45pm to pose for photos with the little ones. Admission is 100% free. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 Christmas Tree Bush Dance - Monogorilby A big Christmas Tree Bush Dance will be held at Monogorilby Hall from 6:00pm onwards this evening. Entertainment will be suppled by the effervescent Home Brewed Bush Band and there'll also be a BBQ, bar and even an appearance by Santa. Everyone is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Peta on (07) 4165-8118. What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine December 9 Kumbia Christmas Carnival Kumbia's 13th Annual Christmas Carnival will be held in and around Kumbia Hall on the Bunya Highway from 5:00pm until late this evening. Features of this year's event will include the town's traditional Festival of Christmas Trees and the hall itself will be decorated as part of the Kumbia Christmas Lights Competition. There'll also be face-painting; games and rides for children including a merry-go-round, jumping castle and other fun stalls; live musical entertainment; and the drawing of a raffle for a Giant Christmas Hamper (valued at over $250!) as well as lots of quick ham and chook raffles during the evening. A BBQ will also be operating and special Santa burgers, Santa's Helper Burgers and Santa's Little Helper burgers will be available at very reasonable prices. Santa himself will be paying a visit to give away sample bags to children up to Year 7 at around 7:30pm. There'll also be lots of market stalls and beautiful Christmas displays right around the town too. If you'd like to book a stall at this popular yearly event yourself or obtain more information, call Anne on (07) 4163-6548 or send her an email. Murgon Community Christmas Carols Murgon's annual Community Christmas Carols will be held at Murgon Town Hall off Lamb Street in Murgon from 6:00pm onwards this evening (carols start at 6:30pm). Battery-operated candles will be on sale and everyone is welcome! Note: The Carols service is a fund-raiser for the Murgon school chaplaincy programs which service seven schools in the area, and proceeds of the evening will go to aid this. Donations to the service can also be made tonight too. More details? Phone Jenny on (07) 4168-1744. Murgon CBD Markets The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street, 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. Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Antique Car Club Rally - Hivesville The South Burnett Antique Car Club will be holding a display at the Hivesville Hotel in Main Street, Hivesville between 9:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. Members of the public who are interested in antique cars are very welcome to come and look over the vehicles. December 10 Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm onwards today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. Kingaroy Quota Club Meeting The Kingaroy Quota Club will be holding its regular second Monday of the month meeting at the Biscuit Tin (15 Albert Street in Kingaroy) at 7:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone Wendy on (07) 4162-8485. Note: Tonight's meeting is also the group's Christmas Break-Up. Meetings will resume on the second Monday in February 2013. Nanango Show Society Meeting The Nanango Show Society will be holding its regular second Monday of the month meeting at the Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people who'd like to get involved in the Showground's operations are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Show Society's secretary on (07) 4163-1273. Monday Taekwon-do - Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program in conjunction with Bai Rui Takekwon-do will be running a gold coin donation taekweon-do session at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 10:00am to 11:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the SBRC on (07) 4189=9444. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome. December 11 Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches inside the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 Yarraman & District Progress Association AGM The Yarraman & District Progress Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting in the Yarraman Hotel-Motel's dining room at 6:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Kingaroy Swimming Club Family Fun Night The Kingaroy Swimming Club will be holding a Family Fun Night at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool at the corner of Alford and William Streets, Kingaroy from 6:00pm onwards this evening for a Christmas break-up (regular Tuesday club nightrs will resume on the 15th January 2013). New members are always welcome and the pool is heated. More details? Phone Richard on (0457) 502-969 or email him. Note: Entry to the pool is via the side gate in William Street if the main entry is closed. And in case of wet weather - or any other apparent reason for cancellation - contact can be made with the pool staff after 5:00pm on the day to check if the Club Night will be conducted. Tuesday Afternoon Scrabble - Kingaroy The South Burnett Scrabble Group will be meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon for social Scrabble games. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4162-3609. Art Geckos - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Friendly Art Group (the "Art Geckos") will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. The Geckos cater for everyone from learners through to experienced artists and anyone with an interest in art is very welcome. All you need to bring along are your own materials. More details? Phone Daphne on (07) 4162-7112. Business Building Course - Kingaroy and Murgon The South Burnett Regional Council and Transforming Smsll Business will be presenting the final week of a five-week series of workshops on building a businress at the Kingaroy Town Hall Supper Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 11:0am this morning; and again at Gumnut Place in Gore Street, Murgon from 6:00pm to 8:30pm this evening. The course is being presented by Trudi Bartlett and will focus on many aspects of business building including staff motivation; increasing sales; staff training and development; and marketing and advertising. The workshops are completely free, but you'll need to register to attend: (0488) 112-298. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding the regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Tuesday Yoga, Lawn Bowls and Rapid Dance - Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be running three gold coin donation activities in Nanango today: Yoga at Pioneer Park from 9:00am to 10:00am; Lawn Bowls at the Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street from 10:00am to 11:00am; and Rapid Dance at Pioneer Park, also from 10:00am to 11:00am. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the SBRC on (07) 4189=9444. Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. The group is celebrating its 21st birthday in 2012 and new members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581. Kumbia & District Campdraft Association AGM The Kumbia & District Campdraft Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Kumbia Hotel in Bell Street, Kumbia at 7:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Tuesday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding bingo matches from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a $100 jackpot, all books are $1, and morning tea is available for 60c. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300 Kingaroy Christmas Carnival Committee Meeting The South Burnett Young Leaders Association Inc. will be running the Kingaroy Christmas Carnival again this year in conjunction with key members of the community. And if you'd like to assist with this year's Carnival, you're very welcome to come along to the monthly planning meeting which will be held at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 8:00pm tonight. The Carnival needs all kinds of helpers and new members who'd like to do a litle something for the community are always very welcome. More details? Phone Brooke on (0412) 462-377 or send her an email. Barambah United Football Club AGM - Murgon The Barambah United Football Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at their clubhouse at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at 6:30pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Murgon Lions Club Meeting The Murgon Lions Club will be holding their regular 2nd Tuesday of the month meeting at 7:00pm this evening. Most meetings are usually held at the Australian Hotel in Lamb Street, but on occasion they may also be held at other venues (such as the Lions Shed and members homes) - so please call in advance if you want to come along. New members are always very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Col on (07) 4168-1552. December 12 Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 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. Musical Group Jam Session - Wondai The Wondai Art Gallery music group will be meeting at the Gallery on the roundabout in Wondai at 7:00pm this evening. The group provides free music lessons and the opportunity to jam with other musicians, and it's open to everyone - especially older folks who enjoy music and/or would like to learn how play an instrument. More details? Phone Rem on (07) 4169-0012 or the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Annual Christmas Remembrance Service - Kingaroy Virgo Funerals will be holding their 4th annual Christmas Remembrance Service at their chapel in the South Burnett Crematorium at Pioneer Avenue, Kingaroy (opposite Taabinga Cemetery) at 6:30pm this evening. This year's non-denominational service will be officiated by a minister from the Kingaroy Ministers Fraternal and will be followed by refreshments in the chapel's gardens afterwards. The purpose of the service is to allow people to remember and commemorate a loved one who's passed away in the company of others and there's no charge to attend - but an RSVP to help plan the catering would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by phoning Virgos on (07) 4162-7988 or by emailing them Wednesday Softball - Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be running a gold coin donation softball session at Pioneer Park, Nanango from 10:00am to 11:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the SBRC on (07) 4189=9444. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group Meeting The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango every second Wednesday from 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. Busy Needles Club Meeting - Nanango The Busy Needles Club will be meeting at Nanango's Uniting Church Hall at 114 Drayton Street from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The club caters for people interested in patchwork, machine embroidery, sewing and knitting and meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Meetings cost $3.00 (which includes morning tea, but BYO lunch) and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Sue on (07) 4163-0919 or Linda on (07) 4170-0823. Note: Today's meeting will be the group's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in 2013. Nanango Blue LIght Open Night The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm this evening. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), art and sculpture classes, games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. Heartmoves Exercise Session - Nanango A free Heartmoves exercise session led by South Burnett physiotherapist Louise Kenny will be held at Rapid Fitness at 4 Railway Lane in Nanango between 10:45am and 11:45am this morning. The Heartmoves exercise program is jointly sponsored by the Heart Foundation, Rapid Fitness and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program. It's designed for people who haven't done exercise in awhile, and it lets you exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment. Heartmoves sessions are held at the same time and place each Wednesday and everyone is welcome. You can obtain more details by phoning Louise on (07) 4163-3449 or (0427) 631-549. Kingaroy Lions Club Dinner Meeting The Kingaroy Lions Club will be holding their bi-monthly Dinner Meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy (opposite McDonalds) from 6:30pm onwards tonight. The Kingaroy Lions are involved in a very wide range of community activities in Kingaroy and surrounding areas all year round and anyone who's interested in joining a Lions Club (or simply socialising and seeing how Lions operate) is very welcome to come along! Kingaroy Lions Club dinners are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, and you can obtain more information by phoning Neil on (07) 4162-3742 or by emailing him. Summer Soccer 7s - Kingaroy The sixth (and final) round of the weekly summer Soccer 7s competition will be held at 6:30pm this evening at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy (ie the Kingaroy soccer grounds). The competition is open to players of all skill levels and abilities, and players who weren't registered for the 2012 season can pay a $25 social registration which will cover them until December 31. There will also be a $50 team nomination fee available, as well as a nightly match fee of $5 each to play. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Mick North on (07) 4162-3333 or Thomas Carroll on (0419) 775-928. You can also read more on this page of our website. Note: This competition has proven so popular that a second series will be held after the Festive Season. It will begin on January 23 and finish on February 27. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 December 13 Blackbutt-Benarkin Community Council Meeting he Blackbutt-Benarkin Community Council - an initiative of South Burnett Community Enterprises Ltd (the company that operates the Yarraman and District Community Bank and the Blackbutt branch) - will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The BBCC focusses on looking at ways to improve the community in the Blackbutt-Benarkin area and anyone who'd like to make a positive difference to the Timber Towns is very welcome to attend! Membership is $5 per annum and meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of each month. More details? Phone Jeff on (07) 4163-0023. Note: Tonight's meeting is the BBCC's Christnmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2013. 2012 Kingaroy Christmas Carnival The annual Kingaroy Christmas Carnival will be staged by the South Burnett Young Leaders Association in and around O'Neill Square at the corner of Kingaroy and Haly Streets from 5:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. This year's Carnival will feature a plenty of stalls and amusement rides for the youngsters; lots of prizes and giveaways; food and craft stalls; $2 amusement rides; $3 face-painting; $6 dodgem rides; and photos with Santa (who'll be arriving at 6:15pm) for a gold coin donation. There'll also be music and live entertainment, including hosting by Clare and Corky from CROW-FM 90.7. You can find out more details about this year's event on the Christmas Carnival's website. PS: Want to get involved helping out with this year's event? Contact carnival co-ordinator Brooke Wakely on (0412) 462-377 or email her. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! Warren Truss - Woolooga, Kilkivan, Goomeri, Murgon and Widgee Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss will be meeting local constituents to hear any issues of concern that he may be able to assist them with today, including Centrelink matters, Veterans Affairs, immigration, education or taxation. Mr. Truss will be holding meetings in Woolooga next to the community hall at 8:30am; at the former Kilkivan Shire Council offices in Bligh Street, Kilkivan at 10:00am; the Goomeri SES office at 11:30am; the former Murgon Shire Council chambers in Stephens Street West, Murgon at 1:30pm; and finally the Widgee Community Complex in Widgee at 3:30pm. You can make an appointment for any of these sessions by phoning his office on 1300 301-968. Murgon Seniors Management Meeting The Murgon branch of National Seniors will be holding their regular management meeting at 92 Gore Street in Murgon at 9:30am this morning (the next social meeting is next Thursday, December 20th, at the Murgon Bowls Club). Anypone interested in getting involved with the management of the branch is very welcome. More details? Phone Paula on (07) 4168-3114 or (0438) 708-885. Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. Thursday Evening Dance Classes - Kingaroy Social Dance Classes will be held in the Apex room of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 6:30pm this evening. You can learn how to do the Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin or some of the latest sequence dances - and don't worry if you haven’t got a partner, there are plenty of dancers to help you! It doesn't matter if you just want to learn, have been dancing for years or are visiting the area - come along for a great night out with heaps of fun and laughter. All you need to bring are your dancing shoes. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2818 or (0417) 808-296. Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463 St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Thursday Rapid Boxing - Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be running a gold coin donation rapid boxing session at Pioneer Park, Nanango from 10:00am to 11:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the SBRC on (07) 4189=9444. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. December 14 Murgon Christmas Fair The Murgon Business and Development Association will be staging Murgon's 20th Annual Christmas Fair from 5:00pm until 9:00pm this afternoon and evening in Lamb Street, Murgon. Highlights of this year's Christmas Fair include live entertainment from street performers, stage and roving entertainers; lots of $2.50 children's rides; heaps of food stalls and around $6,000 in prizes and giveaways to be won for lucky shoppers who've been patronising Murgon's Christmas Fair stores. As usual, Santa Claus will also be making an appearance to delight the youngsters and pose for photographs with them betwen 6:00pm and 8:00pm, and the event will be professionally emceed too. The Murgon Christmas Fair is always a great evening of family entertainment and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Margaret on (07) 4168-2922. Blue Light Disco - Nanango The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding a Blue Light Disco at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango this evening. A Junior Disco for young people up to 12 years of ahe will run from 5:00pm to 6:30pm, followed by a Senior Disco for young people aged 13 to 17 between 7:00pm and 9:00pm. A canreen will be operating too. Admission is $5. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. More than $1,000 in jackpots will be on offer. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Kingaroy QCWA Meeting The Kingaroy branch of the QCWA will be holding its regular second Friday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy QCWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street (just next to the RSL) at 10:00am this morning. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Hazel on (07) 4162-1194. Note: Today's meeting is the group's annual Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume on February 8, 2013. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at its new premises at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $35 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone 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 Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Karaoke Night - Wondai The South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s Singles Social Group will be holding a Karaoke Night with Love 2 Sing at the Warana Hotel at 42 Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:30pm until 11:30pm this evening. Everyone is welcome to this fun night of singing and dancing and admission is free. More details? Phone Geoff or Sue on (0468) 694-438 or email him. You can also find out about the group's other social events on their website (set the region to "South Burnett"). 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 Start Of School Holidays Today is the official end of the 2012 school year and the start of the summer vacation period. Schools will resume on Term 1 on Tuesday 29 January, 2013. December 15 Dance - Manumbar Hall A "mostly old time" dance will be held at Manumbar Hall from 8:00pm until late tonight. Music will be supplied by Mark's Music and there'll be the usual raffles and prizes. In addition, Santa will be putting in an appearance this evening to determine who's been naughty or nice. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for high school students and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Sheryl on (07) 4168-8107. Debbie Robertson - Kingaroy Popular entertainer Debbie Robertson will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1755 Blackbutt Community Christmas Carols Blackbutt's annual Community Christmas Carols service will be held at the Anglican Church in Gladys Street, Blackbutt from 6:00pm onwards this evening (carols start at 6:30pm). The Schwarze Family will be special guest performers to lead the singing and there'll also be a sausage sizzle and drinks available - but you can BYO chair, rug or even your own food if you prefer. The event is completely free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-1393. Saturday Cricket South Burnett cricketers will be playing the eighth round of this year's 2012-13 cricket season at a variety of locations around the region today. In A-grade, the Nanango Scorpions will play Murgon Crusaders at the Nanango Sportsgrounds; while the Warriors will play against Kingaroy RSL at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy. And in B-grade, Colts will play Kumbia and Murgon Magic will play Kingaroy RSL at the Murgon Sportsground; Diggers will play Wondai at Wondai Sprtsground; and Barambah will play Warriors at Murgon High School. All matches get underway at 12:00 noon and spectators and supporters are very welcome! Note: Cricket will be taking a break over the next two weeks for the Festive Season. But matches will resume with Round 9 on Saturday 5th January 2013. South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy The South Burnett Speedway Club will be roaring into life this afternoon and evening with their third outing of the 2012-13 season - and it looks like being h-u-g-e. Tonight's feature race will be Round 3 of the National Super Sedan Series, with drivers from WA, SA, Tasmania, NSW, Victoria and a red hot field of Queenslanders tackling the 400m clay way for the biggest night of Super Sedans seen at Kingaroy Speedway since the USA Test matches back in the 1990s. But there'll also be thrilling white-knuckle clashes between Street Sedans, Junior Sedans and Lightning Sprints all on the program, as well as a fun appearance by Santa Claus and a fireworks spectacular that should be something else again. Gates will open at 2:00pm and the first pedals will slam into the metal at 4:30pm. Admission is $25 for adults; $15 for pensioners and students; or $65 for a family pass (2 adults and up to 3 students) - but under-12s can get in for free. Everyone is welcome! PS: You can read more about tonight's meeting on this page of our website. Arthur Nettelfield - Maidenwell Popular country rock performer Arthur Nettelfield will be performing at the Maidenwell Hotel in Maidenwell from 6:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4164-6133. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 Rural Kids & Bubs Markets - Nanango POSTPONED: The first-ever "Rural Kids & Bubs Markets" will be held at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 8:30am to around 1:00pm this morning. Because most goods at the market are pre-loved, you'll be able to buy or sell maternity wear, baby & kids' clothes, toys, prams, strollers, nursery furniture, car seats, etc at prices that can be as much as 80% below retail prices. This means that expectant and new mums can buy the essentials they'll be needing at an affordable price. However, there'll also be new goods on offer for extra special Christmas gifts, as well as a sausage sizzle and drinks on sale. Admission is just $2 per adult (kids are free) and you can obtain more details by phoning Maxine on (07) 4163-3350 or (0410) 136-013, or by visiting the market's Facebook page. Note: Due to heavy stallholder commitments in December, this event was postponed on December 11th to February or March 2013. A new date for these markets will be advised in due course. Friendship Markets - Kingaroy The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 6:30am to around 12:00pm today. The markets feature an array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls and new stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Doug on (07) 4162-7300. Block Party - Kingaroy A Block Party will be held at Rogers Drive in Kingaroy today. It will feature a jumping castle for children; face-painting; a sausage sizzle; karaoke; children's games; and $8,000 in prizes from participating retailers for adults. CROW-FM 90.7 will be providing a live outside broadcast, but to be in the running for any prize you'll need to be on-site when it's drawn. Friendship Dance - Kingaroy The monthly Friendship Dance will be held at the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 7:30pm this evening, with music supplied by The Soulmates. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for high school students and there'll be a raffle, a lucky door prize and lucky spots too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Craig on (0417) 808-296 Note: Tonight's dance is the final one for the year, and if you wear a Christmas outfit Santa could be persuaded to visit (!!!). Monthly dances will resume in February 2013. What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine Christmas Sale Party - Kingaroy The Nimue Art Gallery in King Street, Kingaroy (just next to the Carrollee Hotel) will be holding a Christmas Sale Party from 6:30pm onwards tonight - partly to thank patrons who came to the Gallery's many exhibitions during the course of 2012, and partly to launch a Christmas Art Sale (just in time for Christmas!). If you're part of the South Burnett's arts scene this is a great way to catch up with old friends, make new ones, and possibly score a few bargains to boot. You can obtain more details by phoning Cherry at the Galley on (0409) 622-772. December 16 Trivia Night - Hivesville A Trivia Night will be held at the Hivesville Hotel in Main Street, Hivesville from 6:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome! More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-9876. Kingaroy RSL Members' Christmas Draw Kingaroy RSL will be drawing the winners of its 2012 Christmas Draw at 3:00pm this afternoon. Winners willneed to be present at the club when their number is drawn to claim a prize. Hand Made Expo Market - Kingaroy The Ipswich-based Hand Made Expo Markets will be running at the Glendon Street Forecourt in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The markets feature food, clothing, artworks, crafts, jewellery and knick-knacks that are all hand-made. Local stallholders are very welcome to take part too. More details? Email Kathy Cope by clicking here Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Sunday Cricket Cricket fans who'd like to see a really good match should get to Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon onwards today. The South Burnett XI will be playing Gympie in a sudden-death Goodchild Shield semi-final. The winner of today's game will advance to the grand final which will be played on February 3, while the loser will play the winner of the Bundaberg/Fraser Coast match. Spectators and supporters are very welcome! Bunya Country Music Social - Kingaroy The Bunya Country Music Association will be holding the Christmas Country Music Social in the Tobruk Room of Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 11:30am to around 5:00pm this afternoon. Today's get-together is an extra-big one and will feature guest artists galore. Admission is $3.00 for adults (which includes free tea and bikkies) and there'll be a continuous raffle too. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (0408) 625-565 Uniting Church Sausage Sizzle and Carols The Nanango Uniting Church at 44 Gipps Street, Nanango will be holding a sausage sizzle at 6:00pm this evening, followed by an informal carol service at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome! December 17 Cards & Bowls Afternoon - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding their regular Monday afternoon indoor bowls and cards competitions at their centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) from 1:00pm onwards today. The $2 admission includes a cup of tea and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held in Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome. Note: Tonight's bingo games are the last for this year. They'll resume at the same time and place on Monday 21st January 2013. December 18 Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. The group is celebrating its 21st birthday in 2012 and new members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581. Note: Today's meeting is the group's Christmas break-up. Regular practice sessions will resume in February 2013. Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches inside the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263 South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding the regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647 Art Geckos - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Friendly Art Group (the "Art Geckos") will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the 1913 Council Chambers in Edward Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. The Geckos cater for everyone from learners through to experienced artists and anyone with an interest in art is very welcome. All you need to bring along are your own materials. More details? Phone Daphne on (07) 4162-7112. Tuesday Morning Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding bingo matches from 9:30am to 12:00 noon this morning. There'll be a $100 jackpot, all books are $1, and morning tea is available for 60c. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4162-7300 Tuesday Afternoon Scrabble - Kingaroy The South Burnett Scrabble Group will be meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 5:00pm this afternoon for social Scrabble games. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4162-3609. December 19 Heartmoves Exercise Session - Nanango A free Heartmoves exercise session led by South Burnett physiotherapist Louise Kenny will be held at Rapid Fitness at 4 Railway Lane in Nanango between 10:45am and 11:45am this morning. The Heartmoves exercise program is jointly sponsored by the Heart Foundation, Rapid Fitness and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program. It's designed for people who haven't done exercise in awhile, and it lets you exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment. Heartmoves sessions are held at the same time and place each Wednesday and everyone is welcome. You can obtain more details by phoning Louise on (07) 4163-3449 or (0427) 631-549. Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. 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. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Musical Group Jam Session - Wondai The Wondai Art Gallery music group will be meeting at the Gallery on the roundabout in Wondai at 7:00pm this evening. The group provides free music lessons and the opportunity to jam with other musicians, and it's open to everyone - especially older folks who enjoy music and/or would like to learn how play an instrument. More details? Phone Rem on (07) 4169-0012 or the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Note: Because of the Festive Season, the group will be taking a brief break over the next few weeks. But weekly meetings will resume in 2013. Nanango Blue LIght Open Night The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm this evening. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), art and sculpture classes, games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. South Burnett Regional Council Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its final monthly general meeting for 2012 at the Glendon Street Council Chambers in Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning. Meetings are open to the public. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Nanango Seniors Meeting The Nanango branch of National Seniors will be holding their regular 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting at CTC (opposite the State Primary School) in Drayton Street, Nanango at 10:30am this morning - though you can come as early as 9:30am if you'd like a cuppa and natter first. New members aged 50-plus are very welcome! Note: Today's meeting is also the group's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2013. South Burnett Carers Group Christmas Break-Up - Memerambi The South Burnett Carers Social & Information Group will be holding its Christmas break-up meeting at 35 Count Street in Memerambi between 10:30am and 12:30pm this morning (please park at the front). The group is open to anyone who acts as a carer and is 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 for carers at its regular monthly meetings - but for today's gathering, guests should bring a pate of nibbles to share plus $5 for a Secret Santa. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the Care for Carers team on (07) 4150-1900 or email them. Tingoora Karaoke Xmas Party RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book seats for dinner at this Friday's Karaoke Xmas Party in Tingoora (see entry for Friday 21-Dec-12 for all details). 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. December 20 St Josephs Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Thursday Evening Dance Classes - Kingaroy Social Dance Classes will be held in the Apex room of the Kingaroy Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 6:30pm this evening. You can learn how to do the Gypsy Tap, Pride of Erin or some of the latest sequence dances - and don't worry if you haven’t got a partner, there are plenty of dancers to help you! It doesn't matter if you just want to learn, have been dancing for years or are visiting the area - come along for a great night out with heaps of fun and laughter. All you need to bring are your dancing shoes. More details? Phone (07) 4162-2818 or (0417) 808-296. Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463 Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Everyone is welcome! Nanango Tourism & Development Association Meeting The Nanango Tourism & Development Association will be holding its regular 3rd Thursday of the month meeting at the Nanango Golf Club off the D'Aguilar Highway north of Nanango at 5:30pm this evening (meeting starts at 6:00pm). The NaTDA aims to assist, foster, instigate or manage any project that could contribute to the advancement of the communities in and around Nanango. All interested people are very welcome to come along and get involved, and you can obtain more information by phoning Gloria Kirkness on (07) 4163-2848. Note: Today's meeting is the NaTDA's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2013. Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. Murgon Seniors Meeting The Murgon branch of National Seniors will be holding their regular 3rd Thursday of every second month meeting at the Murgon Bowls Club in Macalister Street, Murgon from 10:00am this morning - though you can come as early as 9:30am if you'd like an informal morning tea beforehand. And after the meeting, members usually adjourn to the Murgon Services Club for lunch. New members are always welcome! You can obtain more information by phoning Paula on (07) 4168-3114 or (0438) 708-885. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. Blackbutt Tourism & Heritage Association Meeting The Blackbutt Tourism & Heritage Association will be holding its regular monthly meeting at Nukka Nook (the building at the entrance to the Blackbutt Rail Trail off Bowman Road, Blackbutt) at 7:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome. More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0418 or email her. Note: Today's meeting is the group's Christmas breakup. Meetings will resume on the third Thursday in January 2013. December 21 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 One 4 The Road - Kingaroy Popular entertainers One 4 The Road will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1755 Nanango QCWA Meeting The Nanango branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular third Friday of the month meeting at the Nanango QCWA Rooms in Fitzroy Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. New members are very welcome. Community Carols - Cherbourg A community carols service will be held at the Ration Shed in Cherbourg from 4:00pm this afternoon. Local band Muddy Flats will lead the music and there'll be a sausage sizzle as well as an appearance by Santa. Everyone is welcome! End Of The World? Some people think today is supposed to be the end of the world because today is the day the ancient Mayan Long Calendar comes to an end. However, JJJ's Dr Karl worked out earlier this year that this calculation failed to take into account the Western world's move from the Julian to the Gregoran calendar in 1582 - and in that case, the world was actually supposed to end on December 7th (and didn't). In reality, the Mayan Long Calendar simply counts "eras" of about 5,125 years. So all that will happen today is that we'll move from the Mayan "fourth world" into a "fifth world" (ie a new era) - but otherwise, things will largely be just the same as they've always been. However you can pop a bottle of champagne to celebrate the new era if you wish - perhaps while you read more about all of this on Wikipedia. Nanango Writers Association Meeting The Nanango Writers Association will be meeting at the Nanango Theatre at the corner of George and Elk Streets, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The group meet on the first and third Fridays of every month, and anyone with an interest in writing is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Brian on (07) 4164-6232. South Burnett Libraries Christmas Break All the South Burnett Regional Council's libraries at Blackbutt, Nanango, Kingaroy, Wondai, Proston and Murgon will close at around 11:30am this morning for the Festive Season. They'll re-open on Monday, January 7th. Nanango Senior Blue Light Skating The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding a Senior Blue Light Skating Night for young people aged 13 to 17 years at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango between 6:00pm and 9:00pm this evening. The evening offers supervised skating and games, and a canreen will be operating too. Admission is $5. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 11:00am to 1:00pm today at its new premises at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $35 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone 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 Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Karaoke Xmas Party - Tingoora The South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s Singles Social Group will be holding a Karaoke Christmas Night with the Love2Sing Band at the Tingoora Hotel on the Bunya Highway at Tingoora from 5:45pm until late this evening. Because it's Christmas, tonight's get-together will also feature a dinner (from 6:00pm to 8:00pm) as well as the usual karaoke fun (8:00pm to midnight) - but for catering purposes, you'll need to book for the dinner before December 19th. Everyone is welcome to this fun night of singing and dancing, though, and if you don't want dinner then just come a bit later. More details? Bookings? Phone Geoff or Sue on (0468) 694-438 or email them. You can also find out about the group's other social events on their website (set the region to "South Burnett"). Endeavour Foundation Bingo - Kingaroy The Endeavour Foundation will be holding bingo games at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning. More than $1,000 in jackpots will be on offer. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 December 22 One 4 The Road - Kingaroy Popular entertainers One 4 The Road will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1755 Enth Degree - Kingaroy Up and coming band Enth Degree - whose last three singles made it into the Top 10 on Triple J's electronic music chart - will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free if you arrive before 9:00pm, or $5 if you're late. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. Proston Christmas Carnival The annual Proston Christmas Carnival will be held at the Proston Showgrounds on the Proston-Boondooma Road, Proston from 6:00pm this evening. The Carnival includes raffles, turkey and ham wheels, food stalls, a bar, free jumping castle, free merry-go-round, Christmas carols, Santa and much more. Everyone is welcome! What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine Christmas Dance - Booie Hall A Christmas Dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 12:00am this evening. Music will be supplied by Jus' Dancin' and there'll be the usual great supper, novelties and lucky door prize. Admission is $10 for adults or $5 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Elva on (07) 4162-4700. Wondai Country Markets The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular, getting-bigger-every-month Wondai Country Markets will be operating in Coronation Park in the Wondai CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature (amongst any other things) 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 the Wondai Kindergarten's BBQs 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 December 23 Sunday Markets - Kilkivan The weekly Kilkivan Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 11:00am this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Phone Dulcie on (07) 5484-1032 Christmas Smorgasbord - Hivesville The Hivesville Hotel will be holding a Christmas Smorgasbord Dinner from 6:00pm onwards tonight. For $25 per head, guests can tuck into their choice of roasts, leg ham and dessert along with all the usual Christmas trimmings. Bookings are essential, though: (07) 4168-9876. Blackbutt Agricultural Show Society Meeting The Blackbutt Agricultural Show Society will be holding its regular 4th Sunday of the month meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 10:00am this morning. New members are vey welcome. More details? Phone the Show president on (0417) 643-176 or secretary on (0401) 282-424. Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 12:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 December 24 Wondai Christmas Eve Carnival Wondai's traditional Christmas Eve Carnival will be held in Coronation Park off Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 5:00pm onwards this evening when the BBQs fire up and the hamburgers and sausages start to sizzle. This popular Carnival - staged by the Wondai Show Society and the Wondai Chamber of Commerce - will feature amusement rides, a BBQ, ham and turkey wheels, a goods wheel, live entertainment by the Wondai & District Band and (naturally!) a visit by Santa at around 7:30pm with free ice-blocks for the children. The Christmas Eve Carnival is always a really great way to get together with friends in Wondai at Yuletide - a street party that everyone is welcome to attend! It's also one of the few places left on Earth where 20c will still get you a ticket on the Goods Wheel and allow you to ask yourself the question: can this much value possibly be legal?!? More details? Phone the South Burnett Visitor Information Centre - Wondai on (07) 4168-5652 (or email them) or Gil on (0407) 140-576 December 25 Christmas Day Lunch - Murgon Sakina's Saleyard Cafe on Gayndah Road at Murgon will be holding a 3 course buffet Christmas Lunch from 12:00 noon today (BYO). Bookings are advisable: (07) 4168-5701. South Burnett Community Christmas Lunch - Kingaroy The Salvation Army and several other community groups and volunteers will be hosting the annual South Burnett Community Christmas Lunch at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 11:30am this morning (lunch will be served at around 12:00 noon). The lunch is open to anyone - young or old - including single parents and those who'd just appreciate some company today, and has steadily become a Christmas Day tradition. To assist with catering, though, an RSVP is absolutely essential. You can make one by phoning CTC on (07) 4162-9000. Christmas Day Lunch - Wondai Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street, Wondai will be serving up their traditional BYO Christmas Smorgasbord Lunch from 12:00 noon onwards today. This is always a terrific all-you-can-eat feed - even Santa puts in an appearance to briefly chow down! - and routinely draws up to 100 people. Cost is $35 per head but bookings are absolutely essential if you want to be certain of place. More details? Phone Chef Graham on (07) 4168-5744 or email him. December 26 Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216. December 27 Thursday Afternoon Golf - Nanango The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway at Nanango holds a 9-hole stableford game every Thursday afternoon for anyone interested in playing. Names need to be in by 1:00pm for a 1:30pm start, and new players are always welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-1463 Gamblers Anonymous - Murgon Gamblers Anonymous will be holding their regular Thursday meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East, Murgon at 10:00am this morning. More details? Phone Steve on (0404) 050-646 or Gerdi on (07) 4168-1954. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership, and A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4164-6226. St Josephs Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. December 29 Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowling 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 What's On At The Wineries This Weekend The South Burnett's wineries and cellar doors will all be open this weekend if you want to relax in their cafes and/or taste their wines. The South Burnett is now the largest wine region in Queensland and (excluding the Granite Belt) larger than all the State's other wine regions put together. You can find out what our wineries' opening hours are this weekend, the individual facilities that each one offers and news about any special events they might also be running on South Burnett Wine December 30 Pickled Galah New Years Eve Rally - Maidenwell The first day of the 6th annual three-day Pickled Galah New Years Eve Rally will be held at the Maidenwell Hotel in Maidenwell today. Over the next few days the Rally will feature Ned Kelly's Bike Show and the Boyd Yung Motorcycle Rally Awards; a "Creatures Of The Night" fancy dress party tomorrow evening; a Wet T-Shirt Competition; Pub Olympics (including the infamous "Bike Jousting"); raffles; and live music tonight and tomporrow night. Camping will be available in the hotel's grounds (with $2 hot showers available too) and admission is just $25 for the full three days, which includes a special badge. The event is also fully catered, with lunch available from 12:00 noon to 2:00pm today and dinner from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The Rally is open to Sunstate Riders only, though, so if you're not one of them you'll need to do your New Years Eve revels elsewhere. You can obtain more details on the Pickled Galah website December 31 New Year's Eve At The Commie - Kingaroy The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy will be welcoming in the New Year with a special New Year's Eve Party tonight. There'll be two DJ's spinning the platters, a band, meals available from King's Tavern and the grand opening of The Nest. Admission is free if you arrive before 9:00pm, or $5 if you're late. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. New Years Eve Dance - Booie A New Year's Eve Dance will be held at Booie Hall from 8:00pm until around 1:00am this evening. Music will be supplied by Mark's Music 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 Elva on (07) 4162-4700. South Burnett Lively 50s & 60s New Years Eve Party - Wondai The South Burnett's Lively 50s & 60s social group will be holding a New Years Eve Party at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 6:00pm until late tonight to welcome in the New Year. Dinner will be available from 6:00pm to 8:00pm (no booking required) and then Dancing Barman Karaoke will be supplying the entertainment until the wee small hours. Everyone is welcome to this great night of singing and dancing and admission is completely free. More details? Phone Kathryn on (0401) 600-083 or email her. You can also find out about the group's other social events on their website (set the region to "South Burnett"). Bedlam - Kingaroy Rock group Bedlam will be helping to welcome in the New Year at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 8:00pm until around 1:00am tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Ben Sprago's Last Stand - Kumbia Popular local performer Ben Sprago will be giving his last show for the year at the Kumbia Hotel in Bell Street, Kumbia from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. Pickled Galah New Years Eve Rally - Maidenwell The second day of the 6th annual three-day Pickled Galah New Years Eve Rally will be held at the Maidenwell Hotel in Maidenwell today. Over the whole three days the Rally will feature a variety of events including Ned Kelly's Bike Show and the Boyd Yung Motorcycle Rally Awards; a "Creatures Of The Night" fancy dress party this evening; a Wet T-Shirt Competition; Pub Olympics (including the infamous "Bike Jousting") and raffles. There'll also be live music tonight to help see the New Year in. Camping will be available in the hotel's grounds (with $2 hot showers available too) and admission is just $25 for the full three days, which includes a special badge. The event is also fully catered, with brekkie available from 7:00am to 9:30am this morning; lunch available from 12:00 noon to 3:00pm and one of the Maidenwell Hotel's famous Pig On A Spit roast dinners from 6:00pm tonight. The Rally is open to Sunstate Riders only, though, so if you're not one of them you'll need to do your New Years Eve revels elsewhere. You can obtain more details on the Pickled Galah website New Years Eve Dance - Inverlaw A New Year's Eve Dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by a local band and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a big Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone David on (0459) 228-882. New Years Eve Family Rodeo - Goomeri The Goomeri and District Show Society will be holding their popular annual New Year's Eve Family Rodeo at the Goomeri Showgrounds tonight to help ring in the New Year. Gates will open at 4:00pm and the first rodeo events will kick off around 5:00pm and continue right on into the evening. The event is a full bull & bronc NRA-affiliated Rodeo so you can be certain of seeing some really top class rodeo action. Events on offer include a Novice Bull Ride, a Junior Bull Ride, an Open Bull Ride; a Steer Ride; a Poddy Ride; Saddlebronc and Bareback Rides; and a pulse-pounding programme of timed events. This year there'll also be a Ute Muster and Show and Shine with categories such as local, street, pre 80's, and the not-often-seen hunting rig and rodeo ute (judging will take place in the afternoon). And after the rodeo concludes there'll be toe-tapping live entertainment with James Anderson. A fully licensed bar and BBQ will be operating all day and night, and there's also free unpowered camping sites available on the grounds if you want to stay over after the party winds down at around 1:00am. Entry fees re $20 for adults, $15 for pensioners and high school students (under-15s are free). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-4177. New Years Eve At Nanango RSL The Nanango RSL Club will be holding a "Country Themed New Years Eve" party at the club in Henry Street, Nanango from 5:00pm this evening until around 2:00am tomorrow morning. There'll be prizes for the best-dressed male, female, couple and child and acclaimed South Burnett country performer Amber Goldsmith will be providing the music from 9:00pm. The club's bistro will also be open for meals and the courtesy bus will be running as well - but considering it's New Year's Eve, you'd be wise to book if you want to dine or get transport. Everyone is welcome, though, and it should be a really great night out. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163 1375.