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South Burnett Monthly Event Listings for July 2020

July 6 Proston QCWA Crafts Group The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular Monday meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group's members pursue a wide variety of crafts and you don't need to be a QCWA member to attend and join in. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. Chat With The Mayor - Blackbutt South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto will be available to meet Blackbutt and district residents from 7:00am to 1:00pm today at the Bunya Nut Cafe in Coulson Street, Blackbutt. The aim of the meetings is to allow residents to raise any local concerns they have about matters the Council may be able to assist with. Appointments are not necessary. July 7 Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Tuesday get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 9:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. July 8 Public Meeting - Kingaroy A public meeting to discuss the initial findings of the $2 million South and North Burnett water study will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 5:30pm tonight. The meeting would be of interest to irrigators and anyone who'd like to see better future water security in the South Burnett, but to comply with covid restrictions guests will need to RSVP in advance to the SBRC on (07) 4189-9100. You can also read more about tonight's meeting on our website. Breakfast With BIEDO BIEDO (the Burnett Inland Economic Development Organisation) will be holding a "Breakfast With BIEDO" Zoom meeting from 7:00am to 8:00am this morning. Natalie Egleton from FRRR will be the meeting's guest speaker and will be discussing grants. You can take part in the meeting by installing Zoom and then clicking this link. July 9 Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. Special Store Sale - Coolabunia Aussie Land & Livestock will be running a Special Store Sale at the Coolabunia Saleyards on the D'Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia from 9:00am this morning. More than 1100 prime cattle will go under the hammer today, but buyers, sellers and spectators will need to observe proper social distancing if they want to watch the auction as it unfolds. Proston Round Table Meeting The Proston Round Table community group will be meeting at the Golden Spurs Hotel in Blake Street, Proston at 6:00pm tonight (for a 6:30pm start). Items up for discussion this evening include a possible dump point for visiting caravanners; proposed uses for a vacant block between the former Proston Town Hall and the hotel; tourism ideas for the town; an update on the silo mural project; signage on the CBD footpath regarding bikes; and feedback on a proposed new business. All interested people are very welcome to attend, and dinner can be purchased at the hotel if you get hungry. July 10 Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group Kingaroy's Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Friday Social Golf - Proston The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon (with appropriate social distancing, of course). More details? Phone 0455-3416-902. NAIDOC Day Public Holiday - Cherbourg Cherbourg will be having a public holiday today to commemorate NAIDOC Day. NAIDOC - the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee - runs from the first Sunday in July to the second Sunday, and is usually marked with a community celebration. However, due to the COVID pandemic, this year's commemorations will simply be marked with a brief holiday. Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council's offices, the recycling depot and most other organisations will either be closed today or operating on restricted hours. Murgon Services Club Reopens Today The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will reopen at noon today under Stage 3 restrictions. Patrons will be able to walk up to the bar and order drinks, order meals from the bistro and the club's gaming room will be open. All patrons will need to social distance and the club is required to get everyone's name, address and phone number on arrival. More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819. July 11 Whole Hearted - Wondai Popular entertainers Whole Hearted will be performing at the Hotel Cecil in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4168-5460. Wooroolin Community Markets The Wooroolin Community Markets will be held inside the Wooroolin QCWA Rooms on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin from 6:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets offer stalls, a sausage sizzle, fresh produce, plants and crafts and are run on the 2nd Saturday of every month except January. Stall fees are just $7.50 and new stallholders are always welcome. More details? Phone Janice on 0439-073-160 or send her an email. Amber Goldsmith - Hivesville Popular South Burnett entertainer Amber Goldsmith and guitarist Paul Ricketts will be performing at the Hivesville Hotel in Main Street, Hivesville from 6:30pm until late tonight. Everyone is welcome but because of COVID restrictions seating is limited and you'll need to reserve your spot by phoning the hotel in advance on (07) 4168-9876. Saturday AFL - Kingaroy While rugby league and soccer fans have very little to look forward to this year, AFL fans can enjoy the first round of a shortened 10 round Darling Downs AFL competition that will get underway at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy today. The South Burnett Saints women's team will play the Goondiwindi Hawks at 12:30pm, and they'll be followed by the Saints' men's team playing Dalby Swans at 2:30pm. Spectators are very welcome, but will need to either stay in their cars or observe proper social distancing if they want to watch the game from the fences. Everyone is welcome! Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Saturday morning get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 8:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. July 12 Murgon CBD Markets The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets offer locally-made crafts, foods and produce and are always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stall-holders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Richie on 0427-133-408 July 13 South Burnett PCYC Reopens Today The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will reopen today after several months in lockdown. Fitness classes will start next Monday, and gymnastics classes will return next week as well - both with covid-related restrictions. Other services will also steadily return to normal as time goes on. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889. Chat With The Mayor - Maidenwell South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto will be available to meet Maidenwell and district residents from 7:00am to 1:00pm today at the Maidenwell Trading Post in Pool Street. The aim of the meetings is to allow residents to raise any local concerns they have about matters the Council may be able to assist with. Appointments are not necessary. Proston QCWA Crafts Group The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular Monday meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group's members pursue a wide variety of crafts and you don't need to be a QCWA member to attend and join in. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. Containers For Change Reopening - Cherbourg The Containers For Change facility at Cherbourg will reopen today to process recycled drink containers. South Burnett residents who want to reclaim their 10c deposits on the containers can now use the facility again as normal, although safe distancing restrictions will still apply. July 14 Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Tuesday get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 9:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. Proston QCWA Meeting The Proston QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the CWA Rooms in Rodney Street, Proston (just down from the Proston Community Hall) at 9:00am this morning. The group holds a general meeting on the second Tuesday of every month except January, and craft days every Monday, and potential new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. July 15 Coopers Gap CCC Meeting - Cooranga North The Coopers Gap Community Consultative Committee will be meeting at Cooranga North Memorial Hall on Niagara Road at Cooranga North from 1:00pm to around 2:30pm this afternoon for an update on the development of AGL's Coopers Gap Wind Farm, and issues related to it. All interested people are welcome to attend as observers. Note: This meeting was originally scheduled for June, but was postponed a month due to COVID-19 restrictions. South Burnett Regional Council Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its monthly general meeting at the Glendon Street Council Chambers in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning. A highlight of today's meeting will be the release of the Council's 2020-21 Budget, but due to COVID-19 restrictions only Councillors, staff and media can attend this meeting in person. However, the public is welcome to watch a livestream of the proceedings on Council's website. July 16 Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 8:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price ($40 for a trolley-full of grocery items, fruit and vegetables, meat and dairy products, or $30 without meat, to people facing financial difficulties. July 17 Friday Social Golf - Proston The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon (with appropriate social distancing, of course). More details? Phone 0455-3416-902. Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group Kingaroy's Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. July 18 Sunshine State MX Series - Kingaroy The first day of the weekend-long Sunshine State MX Series will be run at the South Burnett Junior MX Club's track at Edenvale (behind Kingaroy Airport) from around 8:00am this morning until near 5:00pm tonight. Today's events will feature 50cc auto, 65cc, 85cc 9-11years, veterans, women, MX2 pro and expert races, and almost 400 riders have registered to take part. Admission for spectators is $5 for adults or $2 for young people under 13, and COVID restrictions will apply. Everyone is welcome, and racing will conclude tomorrow. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Saturday morning get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 8:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. Music Jam & Open Mic Night - Proston The Golden Spurs Hotel at the corner of Blake and Rodney Streets in Proston will be hosting a Music Jam & Open Mic Night from 6:00pm until late this evening. Everyone is welcome to come along and have a go - just bring your own instrument (back line is supplied). House Band Miss Matched will also be laying down a few tunes and the hotel's kitchen will be operating if you want some dinner - all under COVID-safe conditions, of course. More details? Phone Di or Andy at the Spurs on 0411-875-576. MisFitz - Wondai Popular local duo MisFitz will be performing at the Cecil Hotel in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4168-5460. July 19 Sunday Morning With Ella Jones - Yarraman The Pink Flamingo Cafe on the D'Aguilar Highway in Yarraman will be hosting a relaxed Sunday morning with performer Ella Jones from 10:30am until early this afternoon. The Cafe will be serving up coffee, waffles and light refreshments, and guests who'd prefer a bigger lunch are very welcome to order fresh pizzas from the Royal Hotel across the road and bring them along. Everyone is welcome (COVID-safe conditions apply) and there's no cover charge. Sunshine State MX Series - Kingaroy The second (and final) day of the weekend-long Sunshine State MX Series will be run at the South Burnett Junior MX Club's track at Edenvale (behind Kingaroy Airport) from around 8:00am this morning until late afternoon. Today's events will feature 85cc 12-15 years, Junior Lites, MXD, MXL and 2 Clubman, MX1 Pro & Expert, and almost 400 riders have registered to take part. Admission for spectators is $5 for adults or $2 for young people under 13, and COVID restrictions will apply. Everyone is welcome! July 20 Proston QCWA Crafts Group The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular Monday meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group's members pursue a wide variety of crafts and you don't need to be a QCWA member to attend and join in. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. Chat With The Mayor - Kumbia South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto will be available to meet Kumbia and district residents from 7:00am to 1:00pm today at the Kumbia Service Station and Cafe on the Bunya Highway in the heart of town. The aim of the meetings is to allow residents to raise any local concerns they have about matters the Council may be able to assist with. Appointments are not necessary. July 21 South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Tuesday get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 9:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. Visit South Burnett Meeting - Yarraman The new Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation will be holding a meeting for tourism operators in the southern end of the region (ie Nanango, Yarraman, Maidenwell and Blackbutt) at the Royal Hotel on the D'Aguilar Highway in Yarraman at 6:30pm tonight. New members are very welcome, and the $10 entry fee will include finger foods. To help plan the catering, though, an RSVP would be appreciated. You can make one by emailing Visit South Burnett or by texting Julie on 0438-434-033. Note: A second meeting for operators in the northern areas will be held at Wondai's Cecil Hotel at 6:00pm on July 28. July 22 South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. July 23 Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome but a booking is essential to secure a seat because COVID safety restrictions apply. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. Thursday Night Trivia - Nanango Trivia games will be played at Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 6:00pm tonight, with great prizes on offer. Everyone is welcome but a booking is essential because COVID safety conditions apply. You can make one by phoning the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. July 24 Friday Social Golf - Proston The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon (with appropriate social distancing, of course). More details? Phone 0455-3416-902. Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group Kingaroy's Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Hivesville Country Market AGM The Hivesville Country Market community group will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Hivesville Sports Grounds in Edward Street at 9:309am this morning. The AGM will discuss the need for new members and volunteers, and will also decide when to re-open the town's popular monthly markets. There'll also be a discussion about the future of the Hivesville-Proston community. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Trish on 0474-491-698. Proston Customer Contact Centre Closed Today The South Burnett Regional Council's customer contact centre and library in Blake Street, Proston will be closed today due to a planned Ergon Outage which will disable electrical and computer equipment in Proston and surrounds. The Centre will reo[pewn as normal on Tuesday, July 28. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. July 25 Wondai Country Running Festival The first day of the weekend-long, family friendly Wondai Country Running Festival will be held in and around Wondai today. The festival will kick off early at 7:00am and will incorporate markets (see entry below), several Fun Runs/Walks, and a McEuen Forest Trail Run this afternoon. There'll also be a full day of live music in Coronation Park along with a bumper Wondai Markets. Tomorrow the Festival will conclude with a 10km Rail Trail run, a half marathon and a full 42km marathon along the South Burnett Rail Trail. You can get the complete entertainment program on the Festival's website. Note: This festival is usually held in June, but it was set back a month this year by the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure it complies with current restrictions. Saturday AFL - Kingaroy AFL fans can enjoy the third round of a shortened 10 round Darling Downs AFL competition in Kingaroy today when the South Burnett Saints host the South Toowoomba Bombers on their home ground at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy. The South Burnett Saints women's team will play the Bombers at 12:30pm, and they'll be followed by the Saints' men's team playing the Bombers' men's team at 2:30pm. Spectators are very welcome, but will need to either stay in their cars or observe proper social distancing if they want to watch the game from the fences. Everyone is welcome! Prep Open Morning - Kingaroy St Mary's Catholic College in Kent Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Prep Open Morning between 8:00am and 10:00am today to allow parents seeking Prep for their children to inspect the college's facilities and meet with the staff. St Mary's is open to children of all faiths and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the College on (07) 4160-0900. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Saturday morning get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 8:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. Saturday Soccer - Kingaroy The second week of a 10-week round robin competition between Barambah, Gunners and Wests will be played at Tom Alford Oval at the end of Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm until after sunset today. The contest will see six matches played amongst the three teams as they compete for competition points and the revered Golden Boot award. Spectators are also welcome, but they'll need to observe COVID-safe restrictions. Wondai Country Markets The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today - because of the Wondai Country Festival (see above) there'll be a bumper rollup of at least 105 stallholders selling everything from fresh fruit and vegetables through to arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks, foods and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and special hand-made treasures from local artisans available from the Art Gallery's "Studio" building just a short stroll across the park. The BBQs will also be firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts for 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 Wondai Regional Art Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. July 26 30th Anniversary Of Wondai Air Crash A commemoration service will be held at the crash site memorial near Wondai Airport on the Wondai-Proston Road north of the town's CBD at around 11:45am this morning to mark the 30th anniversary of a tragic 1990 plane crash that claimed five lives. The service will be followed by light refreshments at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street. Junior Motorcycle Club Race Day The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club will be holding their first Race Day since February on the main oval of Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this morning, with gates opening at 8:00am and racing from 10:00am until around noon. The club is for young motorcycle riders aged 4 to 16 and spectators are very welcome. The Race Club's usual canteen won't be operating today (so BYO food and refreshments) and COVID-safe restrictions will apply. More details? Phone Simon on 0439-716-742. You can also read more about the Junior Motorcycle Club on our website. Wondai Country Running Festival The second (and final) day of the weekend-long, family friendly Wondai Country Running Festival will be held in and around Wondai today. The festival will kick off early at 6:30am with a 42.2km full marathon, followed at 7:00am with a 21.1km half marathon and at 7:30am with a 10km run. Spectators can patronise fopod and coffee vans while they wait for the winners to return, which should occur around 10:30am. You can get the complete activity program on the Festival's website. Note: This festival is usually held in June, but it was set back a month this year by the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure it complies with current restrictions. July 27 Meeting With The Mayor - Hivesville South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto will be joined by Cr Kathy Duff and Cr Scott Henschen for an informal chat with residents in Memorial Park, Hivesville, from 7:00am to 1:00pm today. No bookings are necessary. Proston QCWA Crafts Group The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular Monday meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group's members pursue a wide variety of crafts and you don't need to be a QCWA member to attend and join in. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. Korean Day Memorial Service - Nanango Nanango RSL will mark Korean Day with a commemoration service at the Nanango Cenotaph at the corner of Drayton and Henry Streets at 11:00am this morning. The event recalls the Korean War of 1950-1953 - often referred to as "Australia's forgotten war" - and everyone is welcome. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. July 28 Visit South Burnett Meeting - Wondai The new Visit South Burnett local tourism organisation will be holding a meeting for tourism operators in the northern end of the region (ie Kingaroy, Wondai, Proston, Murgon and Goomeri) at the Hotel Cecil in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 6:00pm tonight. New members are very welcome, and the $10 entry fee will include finger foods. To help plan the catering, though, an RSVP would be appreciated. You can make one by emailing Visit South Burnett or by texting Julie on 0438-434-033. Mateship, Mentoring And Resilience Workshop - Murgon Wesley Mission Queensland will be holding a Mateship, Mentoring And Resilience Workshop at the Murgon Training Centre at 109 Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:00pm to around 8:30pm tonight. The free workshop aims to provide men with practical tools to support their mates going through hard times (while also picking up useful skills for themselves) and is open to all men aged 18 and over. Proceedings will get underway with a free BBQ dinner from 5:00pm to 6:00pm, followed by the workshop from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. More details? Phone Glen on 0419-750-607. Suicide Prevention Workshop - Murgon The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding a free suicide prevention workshop at the First Aid and Instruction Services training building in Murgon at 4:30pm this afternoon. The workshop will be run by Glen Wallwork from Marcus Mission and light refreshments will be provided. More details? Phone Glen on 0419-750-607. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Tuesday get-together today, kicking off with a cuppa at 9:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. July 29 South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. July 30 Thursday Night Trivia - Nanango Trivia games will be played at Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 6:00pm tonight, with great prizes on offer. Everyone is welcome but a booking is essential because COVID safety conditions apply. You can make one by phoning the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome but a booking is essential to secure a seat because COVID safety restrictions apply. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Nanango Theatre Company Auditions The Nanango Theatre Company will be holding auditions for three up-coming one act plays the group will be performing in a few months to celebrate the NTC's 30th birthday. Auditions will be held at the NTC Playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango from 5:00pm to 6:00pm this evening, and men and women aged from 20 to 70 years are particularly welcome, whether they have previous theatre experience or not. If you can't make it today, though, a second audition session will be held on August 1 at the Playhouse, starting at noon. July 31 Friday Social Golf - Proston The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon (with appropriate social distancing, of course). More details? Phone 0455-3416-902. Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group Kingaroy's Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Kingaroy RSL Bingo After an absence of several months, Kingaroy RSL's popular Friday bingo games will be running at the RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am), and every Friday morning from now on. There'll be multiple jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.