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South Burnett Monthly Event Listings for October 2017

October 1 Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Maidenwell Markets If you're heading up to the Bunya Mountains today, go via Maidenwell and you can browse the Maidenwell Markets at the Maidenwell Sportsgrounds (just next to the Rural Fire Brigade HQ in the heart of town) between 8:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. These markets offer a range of arts and crafts, local produce, plants, home baking, bric-a-brac, sauces, jams, chutneys, coffee, food and lots more (there's even a jumping castle for children). Stallholder fees are very modest and all proceeds go to the Maidenwell Community Group for the development of the township. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Robyn on 0423-032-080. Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. October 2 Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding its monthly meeting from 10:00am to noon this morning at the Senior Citizen Hall located at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets (opposite SupaIGA). New Members are always welcome, and you can obtain more details from president Noela Wittpoth on 0439-736-961. Hivesville QCWA Meeting The Hivesville QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Hivesville QCWA Rooms in Main Street, Hivesville at 10:00am this morning. Entry is free and members are asked to bring a plate to share for lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend! More details? Phone Judy on (07) 4168-9892. Wondai QCWA Meeting The Wondai branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular first Monday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome. Kumbia Hall Committee Meeting The Kumbia Hall Committee will be holding its first Monday of the month meeting in the meeting room at the front of Kumbia Hall in Bell Street at 8:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome! The Hall and/or Supper Room are also available for hire - phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 for more details. Proston QCWA Meeting The Proston QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the CWA Rooms in Rodney Street, Proston (just down from the Proston Community Hall) at 9:00am this morning. Potential new members are always very welcome! The group holds a general meeting on the first Monday of every month except January, and craft days most other Mondays. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. October 3 Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880. Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755. Blackbutt Car Enthusiasts Club The Blackbutt Car Enthusiasts Club will be holding its first Tuesday of the month meeting at the Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Muir and Douglas Streets, Blackbutt at 7:00pm tonight. The club is for motoring enthusiasts - any make, model and vintage are welcome - and in addition to sharing their love of motoring, members take part in monthly runs and attend other local events for Show & Shines. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Peter on (07) 4170-0289, Chris on 0427-782-573 or Dave on 0499-258-881. Tuesday Night Dance Class - Kumbia Dance classes will be held at the Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228- 882. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. Sports & Recreation Consultation Meetings - Blackbutt and Nanango The South Burnett Regional Council wants to develop a plan for the region's sporting and recreation facilities over the next 10 years and has hired a specialist consultant - Ross Planning - to help develop it. The Council is interested in the types of sport and recreation activities people in the South Burnett enjoy participating in, or would like to participate in, and will be holding a series of community consultation meetings this week to find out. Tonight it will be holding a meeting in the Blackbutt Community Hall in Bowman Road from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, followed by a second one at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Other meetings will be held at Murgon and Proston tomorrow, and Kingaroy and Wondai on Thursday. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Back To School The fourth (and final) term of the 2017 school year begins today and all school-age children attending State schools are required to return to class this morning. Term 4 will conclude on Friday, December 8 (though senior students will get off a bit earlier than this to prepare for their exams). Motorists should take note that reduced speed limits around school grounds also begin to apply from today and you can face a steep fine for exceeding them - so drive slowly. Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. SBCLP Information Evening - Kingaroy The South Burnett Community Leadership Program (SBCLP) will be holding an Information Evening at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy at 5:30pm tonight. The session will be led by Karen Seiler and Georgie Somerset from the Red Earth Community Foundation who will talk about the program's next intake in February and March 2018, as well scholarships that may be available. More details? RSVPs? Contact Kylie van Schyndel on 0401-055-906. Maidenwell QCWA Meeting 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! You can obtain more details by phoning Glenda on (07) 4164 6137 or by emailing her. 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 meeting 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. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. QDO Biosecurity Workshop - Kingaroy The Queensland Dairyfarmers' Organisation will be running a free biosecurity workshop at the QDAF Research Facility at 214 Kingaroy-Cooyar Road in Kingaroy from 10:00am to 1:30pm today. The workshop will be run by QDO Executive Officer Eric Danzi alongside QDAF staff members Lawrence Gavey (Johnes disease expert) and Malcolm Macleod (ticks expert), and will help QDO members develop a biosecurity plan tailored to their farm and specific circumstances. More details about the workshop are available on the QDO's website. Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply. Elgin Vale QCWA Meeting The Elgin Vale branch of the QCWA will be holding their monthly meeting at the Elgin Vale QCWA Rooms at the corner of Manumbar Raod and Porters Road, Nanango from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon today. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824 October 4 Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $3 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Dementia Support Group - Kingaroy The Orana Dementia Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting in the Community Hub at Kingaroy's Orana aged care facility from 10:00am to noon today. The group meets to discuss all aspects of dementia, provide support for carers and to share information, and all family and friends of a person suffering dementia or short term memory loss are welcome. More details? Phone Margot on (07) 4162-6555. Blackbutt Camera Club Meeting The Blackbutt Camera Club will be holding a meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 4:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month except December and January. The first Wednesday is devoted to practical photography (bring your own camera and equipment) and the third Wednesday to a review of those images and talks and tips on software (bring your laptop), followed by a committee meeting at 7:00pm. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Annette on (07) 4163-0148 or send her an email. Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Wednesday Ladies Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be holding their weekly Ladies Bowls games from 9:00am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269. Sports & Recreation Consultation Meetings - Murgon and Proston The South Burnett Regional Council wants to develop a plan for the region's sporting and recreation facilities over the next 10 years and has hired a specialist consultant - Ross Planning - to help develop it. The Council is interested in the types of sport and recreation activities people in the South Burnett enjoy participating in, or would like to participate in, and will be holding a series of community consultation meetings this week to find out. Tonight it will be holding a meeting at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, followed by a second one at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. Other meetings will be held at Kingaroy and Wondai on Thursday. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. Blackbutt Lions Club Meeting The Blackbutt Lions Club will be holding its first Wednesday of the month dinner meeting at the Lions Den off Bowman Road behind the Blackbutt Showgrounds this evening. Potential new members are guests are always welcome. More details? Phone Ivan on (07) 4170-0068. 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. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Chatty Craft Evening - Kingaroy A Chatty Craft Evening will be held at the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 8:00pm tonight. This free social evening is held on the first Wednesday of each month (except January) and it allows women to get together with other women interested in crafts, forge new friendships and have a great time. Simply bring along a craft you'd like to work on and a plate of food to share with a cuppa. More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Wednesday night poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play begins at 7:00pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Wooroolin Scouts The Wooroolin Scouts meet every Wednesday night during school terms at their den in Kate Street, Wooroolin from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The troop is open to young people aged 6 to 18, and new members are always welcome. Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon to around 2:00pm this afternoon. Members can bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided for a gold coin donation. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. For more details phone (07) 4163-6191. October 5 St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Association Meeting The Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Association will be holding its first Thursday of the month meeting at the Blackbutt Medical Centre at 91 Coulson Street in Blackbutt from 6:00pm to around 8:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome! More details? Email secretary Tracey Snell or phone Jeff Connor on 0448-946-702. Nanango & District Garden Club Meeting The Nanango Garden Club will be holding their regular first Thursday of the month meeting at 10:00am this morning at a property in the Nanango area. New members are always very welcome. More details? More details? Phone Susan on (07) 4171-0619 or send her an email. Blackbutt-Yarraman QCWA Meeting The Blackbutt-Yarraman QCWA will be holding their first Thursday monthly meeting at the Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Douglas and Muir Streets, Blackbutt at 9:30am this morning. New members and visitors are always very welcome. Tai Chi Class - Kumbia Kumbia's weekly Tai Chi class will be held in the lunch room at the Kumbia Sports Ground from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The class is for beginners and new members are always welcome. South Burnett Cake Decorating Association - Wondai The South Burnett Cake Decorating Association will be holding their monthly meeting in The Studio at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout in Wondai from 9:30am to around 1:30pm today. Anyone with an interest in learning more about this fascinating art is very welcome. More details? Phone Gloria on (07) 4168-1952 or send her an email. Come & Try Futsal - Kingaroy A Come & Try Futsal night will be held at the Kingaroy State High School Sports Hall from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight for players aged 15 or higher. Participants should bring along a $5 contribution to cover hall hire costs. Note: A similar night for U16s players will be held at St Mary’s Catholic College’s Maryknoll Centre next Monday night, October 9. A $5 hall hire fee applies to this, too. South Burnett Computer Users Group - Kingaroy The South Burnett Computer Users Group will be holding their fortnightly meeting from 10:00am today at the Orana Drop-In Centre at MacDiarmid Street in Kingaroy. SBCUG is a not-for-profit group that aims to help seniors get the most from their computers. Beginners through to more advanced users are catered for with demonstrations and practical lessons. If you're interested in becoming confident using your computer, you're very welcome to come and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The meeting starts at 10:00am with a short break at 11:30am, and then continues to 1:00pm. You can bring your own laptop to follow along on the lessons and get help with any problems you have, or learn on one of the groups laptops if you have a desktop model at home. More details? Call Call Helen on (0413) 196-658 or Michael on (07) 4163-3586. You can also read more about this group on our website. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to around 1:00pm today. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results for the cost of a gold coin donation. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Country Kitchens Walking Group - Kingaroy The Country Kitchens Walking Group will be leaving the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street in Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning for a leisurely one-hour walk around town. The walking group is for mums and bubs, nans and prams and each walk will be led by a personal trainer and QCWA Country Kitchen facilitators. The group is open to anyone who'd like to join in, and the walks will happen at the same time and place each Thursday during school terms - a great way to have fun and make new friends! More details? Phone Janelle on 0419-861-616 or send her an email. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply. Girls Night Out - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Dance Supporters group will be holding a special preview screening of the outrageous new comedy Girls Trip (MA) at Kingaroy's Satellite Cinema in Short Street tonight. There'll be wine, cheese and nibbles from 5:15pm, followed by the movie at 6:00pm, and proceeds will go to help a troupe of South Burnett dancers perform in the USA later this year. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. More details? Phone Jessica on 0438-056-944. 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. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 if you're dancing, or $2 if you're watching. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Sports & Recreation Consultation Meetings - Kingaroy and Wondai The South Burnett Regional Council wants to develop a plan for the region's sporting and recreation facilities over the next 10 years and has hired a specialist consultant - Ross Planning - to help develop it. The Council is interested in the types of sport and recreation activities people in the South Burnett enjoy participating in, or would like to participate in, and will be holding a series of community consultation meetings this week to find out. Tonight it will be holding a meeting at the Kingaroy Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 6:30pm, followed by a second meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. October 6 Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Art Exhibition Opening - Yarraman The 2017 Colours Of Yarraman art exhibition will be opening at Heritage House at 26 Millar Street, Yarraman at 6:00pm this evening. The exhibition will feature works by Paul Cradock, Jan Woods, Lyn Felsman, Barbara Larson, Anthony Donas, Summer Brooke-Jones, Robyn Lenton and Jan Renshaw and is being mounted in conjunction with Nanango's New Beginnings Art Gallery. An admission fee of $10 applies (which includes supper) and everyone is welcome. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 4:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy The 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 this afternoon. 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 Autism Support Group - Kingaroy The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its first Friday of the month meeting at SB Care opposite Super IGA in Avoca Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Jenni on (07) 4171-0096 or Jenny on (07) 4164-1107 White Dove Dinner-Dance - Kingaroy The annual White Dove Dinner-Dance will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall from 6:00pm until late this evening. The dinner has been organised by the South Burnett Preace Of Mind Association and is aimed at people who may be homeless and/or suffering from a mental illness, as well as those in the community who support them. Music will be supplied by popular performer Fortunato Isgro and dinner by JC Catering. Tickets are $35 per head and can be obtained from Musician's Oasis at 20 Alford Street, Kingaroy or Kingaroy Office Central at 163 Haly Street. More details? Phone Del on (07) 4164-1142. Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy (opposite the peanut silos) will be hosting Kingaroy State High School's annual art exhibition from 6:00pm tonight. The exhibition showcases the best artworks produced by senior students during the year. Nibbles, punch, tea and coffee will be provided and a South Burnett winery will be on hand as well. Admission is by gold coin donation and everyone is welcome! South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Kingaroy RSL Bingo Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. QRRRWN Barambah Branch Meeting The Barambah branch of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network will be holding their first Friday of the month meeting today. The branch meets at a different venue each month, starting with smoko at 9:30am before the meeting gets underway at 10:00am. New members and guests are always welcome! More details on the location of this month's meeting? Phone Marg on 0418-689-728 or send her an email. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Art With Lyn - Nanango Creative Connections at 8 George Street in Nanango will be hosting art classes with artist Lyn Felsman from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. Tuition fees are $15 per person - which includes morning tea - and participants should BYO art supplies and project. To book, phone Lyn on 0421-679-258. October 7 Proston Swimming Pool Open Day The Proston Swimming Pool will be holding an Open Day today to welcome in the new swimming season and show off the pool's new shade structures and non-slip tiles in the toddlers pool. There'll be free entry to the complex from 11:00am, along with a $2 sausage sizzle and $7 steak burgers. Everyone is welcome. Wheatlands State School Comedy Night - Wondai Wheatlands State School will be hosting their 4th annual Comedy Night at Wondai Town Hall from 7:00pm until late tonight as a fundraiser. Guests can enjoy three professional comedians from Brisbane along with a bar, light music, hot and cold finger foods and sweets. Tickets are $40 and will be available at the door. 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 300 to 400 stallholders. But new stallholders are always very welcome too! More info? Phone the Market Co-Ordinator on (0427) 631-273 during business hours. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Beyond Blue At The Palace - Nanango A fundraising afternoon for Beyond Blue will be held at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango from noon today featuring live music, raffles, an auction and a sausage sizzle. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Melody on 0428-943-835. Wondai Parkrun The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed run at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email. 2 Bob Short - Kingaroy Entertainer 2 Bob Short will be performing at the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Youngman and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1677. Jazz On The Platform - Yarraman The Colours Of Yarraman Festival will be running Jazz On The Platform at the former site of Yarraman Railway Station in Station Park at the end of Millar Street from 2:00pm to around 5:00pm this afternoon. The Greg Bird Band will perform jazz and swing favourites, and there'll be a long table where guests are encouraged to bring a plate to share and a chair to sit on. There'll also be a licensed bar and a raffle. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Matthew Wild - Blackbutt The Scrubby Creek Bar next to the Bunya Nut Cafe in Coulson Street, Blackbutt will be hosting live music with Matthew Wild on guitar from 6:30pm tonight. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission charge. Relay For Life - Kingaroy The South Burnett's annual Relay For Life fundraiser will be held on the main oval at the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Steet, Kingaroy from 3:00pm this afternoon right through until 9:00am tomorrow morning. The South Burnett Relay For Life has raised more than $1 million for cancer research in the last decade - an amazing effort - but organisers are hoping to raise another $125,000 this weekend from the overnight walkathon. Spectators are very welcome to come along and cheer the walkers on as they march around the ring (and around... and around again...). The Relay's annual Candlelight Ceremony - held in remembrance of friends and relatives lost to cancer - will be held about 6:30pm this evening. There'll also be food and drink stalls in the grounds if you get hungry or thirsty, plus a disco. Saturday Golf - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road in Blackbutt will be hosting the Tom Harper Memorial Shield - a BBBB event - from 8:50am today. This is a drawn partner game and a registration sheet is available at club house. There'll be heaps of callaway prizes and graded pin shots. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-0180. DJ Direx - Kingaroy Popular DJ Direx (Michael Monk) will be spinning the platters at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. Official Opening Of Blackbutt Memorial Hall Blackbutt's Memorial Hall in Bowman Road will be officially opened at 2:00pm this afternoon with a gala concert to celebrate its successful relocation from its former site in Coulson Street to make way for a new supermarket. The concert will feature music by the Blackbutt Singers and sopranos Calista Walters, Linda Hall and Anna Walker; a short play by the Nanango Theatre Company; more music by the Esk Sweethearts In Song and a solo by flautist Sam Kowsulky. The Taromeo Country Music Club will play during the reception, and there'll be a rinbon-cutting ceremony and special door prizes, as well as a historical display by the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association showing how Blackbutt has changed over the years. Admission is $10, a bar will be operating and everyone is welcome! Dance - Inverlaw Hall A dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by the Joytimes and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone June on (07) 4162-1195 or David on 0459-228-882. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding their Saturday meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Children's Book Week - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street will be celebrating Children's Book Week from 10:00am to noon this morning with a Fun Palace, a free nationwide celebration of arts and science held each year in October. Fun Palaces are about making things together, and activities on offer this morning include a Lego Robot, a MaKey MaKey, Spanish lessons for children, painting, drawing, making, doing and a Funolympics. Admission is free and all parents and their children are welcome. Linville Markets Horse Ride Horestrax Oz will be holding a ride from the Moore Church Art Gallery to Linville and return along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail at 9:30am this morning. The first Saturday is market day in Linville, so riders can potter around the markets before lunching at the Linville Hotel (or BYO), then return. This is an easy 7km ride each way and the cost is $15 to cover insurance. Bookings are essential and payment is required prior to the day via Paypal or EFT. More details? Phone Melanie on 0417-634-981. 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 meeting 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 State School Car Wash Proston State School P&C will be holding a Car Wash and Sausage Sizzle outside Proston Rural Supplies in Rodney Street today as a fundraiser. Cost is $10 for cars or $15 for SUV’s and utes. October 8 Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Sunday Golf - Kingaroy and Nanango The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy will be holding its annual South Burnett Radiology Open Day from 8:00am to 5:00pm today. This will be a single stableford for men (A, B and C grades) and women, with hit-off times in the morning and afternoon and lots of great prizes to be won. Green fees are just $20. More details? Phone the clubhouse on (07) 4162-1720. Meanwhile, the Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway north of town will be holding a Gripped On Golf 2 Person Ambrose today. Names need to be in by 10:00am for a 10:30am tee-off and mixed pairs are welcome. Green fees are $14 for members, $16 for non-members. More details? Phone 0409-723-380. Murgon CBD Markets The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets offer locally-made crafts, foods and produce and are always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stall-holders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Richie on (07) 4168-1915 or 0427-133-408. Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. October 9 Murgon SES Training Night The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Proston QCWA Crafts Group The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group meets on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays of each month, and you don't need to be a QCWA member to attend. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. 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. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Cooinda Craft Group - Kingaroy The Cooinda Craft Group will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:30pm today. Members of the group pursue a variety of crafts and newcomers are always welcome. Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group The Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Heather on (07) 4164-4258 or Val on (07) 4164-4108. Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Note: The Community Kitchen meets every Monday during school terms. Proston Scout Group Meeting The Proston Scout troop will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at their Railway Park den in Rodney Street from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight. Monday Night Line Dancing - Proston Line dancing classes will be held at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston tonight. A beginners class will run at 5:00pm and an advanced class at 6:30pm. Class fees are $5 per head and everyone is welcome! October 10 Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 Murgon Show Society Meeting The Murgon Show Society will be holding their monthly meeting at the Murgon Showgrounds at 20 Macalister Street at 5:30pm this evening. All people who'd like to play a part in putting on next year's Murgon Show are very welcome to attend. SBC On Show Meeting - Nanango The South Burnett & Cherbourg On Show long weekend festival committee will be holding a post-festival meeting at Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 11:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome to attend. Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880. South Burnett Wine Industry Assn Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Wine Industry Association will be holding a meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening. The meeting will be discussing a range of topics of interest to anyone who'd like to see the region's wine industry continue to develop, and all interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Jason on (07) 4168-4797. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply. Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494. Coffee & Craft Morning - Kingaroy A Coffee and Craft Morning will be held at the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. Guests can bring their own craft along and simply enjoy the morning, but a new craft will be taught for the benefit of those who'd like to learn something new. You should also bring some morning tea to share and a gold coin entry for charity, but everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094. Coffee and Craft Mornings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Tuesday Night Dance Class - Kumbia Dance classes will be held at the Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228- 882. Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755. 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 meeting 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. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. October 11 Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon to around 2:00pm this afternoon. Members can bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided for a gold coin donation. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Probus Club Meeting - Nanango Nanango's Probus Club will be holding their monthly meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Fitzroy Street, Nanango (just across the road from IGA) from 9:30am to 11:30am this morning. The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month and all meetings usually feature a guest speaker who talks on an interesting topic. Afterwards, some members like to go for a meal at a local venue, and newcomers are always welcome. More details? Phone Rosie on (07) 4163-8930 or send an email. Karate Come & Try Night - Nanango A Karate Come & Try Night will be held at the QCWA Rooms in Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 7:30pm tonight. The evening is for everyone aged from 8 to adult and it's free. More details? Phone 0431-744-617. Kumbia QCWA Craft Group The Kumbia QCWA Craft Group will be holding their regular 2nd Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street today, kicking off with morning tea at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome, whether they're QCWA members or not. More details? Phone Mollie on (07) 4164-4191 or Lil on (07) 4164-4218. Free Family Movie Night - Yarraman As part of the Colours Of Yarraman Festival, the Yarraman Kindy will be hosting a free Family Movie Night at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street from 6:30pm tonight, and screening 'Middle School - The Worst Years of My Life' from 7:00pm. Guests can BYO pillows or blankets, and hot food, drinks and snacks will be available all night from a cash-only canteen. Everyone is welcome! Wooroolin Scouts The Wooroolin Scouts meet every Wednesday night during school terms at their den in Kate Street, Wooroolin from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The troop is open to young people aged 6 to 18, and new members are always welcome. Mental Health Week Community Breakfast - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a free community breakfast outside Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 7:00am to around 9:00am this morning to raise awareness about Queensland Mental Health Week. Mary Woods, one of the founders of the "Tie Up The Black Dog" committee, will be a special guest speaker and everyone is welcome. Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 South Burnett Regional Council Meeting The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its monthly general meeting at the Glendon Street Council Chambers in Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning. Meetings are open to the public. Note: This meeting is being held a week earlier than normal. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Wednesday night poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play begins at 7:00pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. Nanango Get Together Coffee Group The Nanango Get Together Coffee Group will be meeting at the Nanango Food Junction at 77 Drayton Street, Nanango at 5:30pm today. Members of the group get together regularly for a coffee and chat, and new members 18 or older are always welcome. Burnett Business Growth Bootcamp - Wondai The first day of a two-day Burnett Business Growth Bootcamp will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 9:30am to 8:30pm today. The bootcamp is being presented by WiRE and over two days (18 hours) this intensive practical bootcamp will supply students with the tools and support they need to explore and test ideas to start or grow a business. Cost of the two-day bootcamp is $90 (which includes 18 hours of tuition, all meals, a WiRE Playbook and t-shirt) and more details and bookings can be made online. Wednesday Ladies Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be holding their weekly Ladies Bowls games from 9:00am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269. Wooroolin QCWA Meeting The Wooroolin QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Wooroolin QCWA Rooms on the Bunya Highway, Wooroolin at 9:30am this morning. All interested women from Wooroolin and district are very welcome to join them for a great afternoon tea and a chat after the meeting. More details? Phone Janice on 0439-073-160. AgForce Career Conversations - Nanango AgForce will be holding a Career Conversations BBQ Dinner at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street, Nanango at 6:00pm this evening. The dinner is being held as part of the Wide Bay Schools Steer Competition, and its aim is to give secondary school students the opportunity to discuss agriculture career pathways with those already involved in the industry. All secondary students are welcome. More details? Phone 0428-157-086. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $3 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Wondai Senior Citizens Club Meeting The Wondai Senior Citizens Club will be holding their second Wednesday of the month meeting at the Wondai Diggers Club at 87 Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 1:00pm this afternoon. The $2 meeting fee includes afternoon tea, a singalong, card games, bingo and beatles with small prizes, and membership is only $5 a year. The club also organises occasional bus trips. New members are always welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Graham on (07) 4168-5598. Blackbutt Busy Needles Group The Blackbutt Busy Needles group will be meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 1:30pm today. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Linda on (07) 4170-0823 or Sue on (07) 4163-0919. Futsal Come & Try Afternoon - Kingaroy A Futsal Come & Try Afternoon will be held at St Mary's Catholic College at 10 Kent Street in Kingaroy from 4:00pm to 6:00pm this afternoon. There is a $5 fee to cover hall hire costs, but new and returning players are welcome and information about the upcoming summer futsal competition will be provided. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Yarraman Men's Shed Committee Meeting A general meeting of the Yarraman Men's Shed Committee will be held at Heritage House at 26 Millar Street, Yarraman at 10:00am this morning. All members and interested men are encouraged to attend. 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. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Line Dancing Classes - Yarraman Line dancing classes will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 9:00am to 11:00am this morning. The first hour is for beginners, the second for more advanced dancers, but everyone is welcome to stay for both. Class fees are $5 and classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. More details? Phone Chrissie on 0418-199-080. October 12 Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 if you're dancing, or $2 if you're watching. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to around 1:00pm today. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results for the cost of a gold coin donation. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. 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. Country Kitchens Walking Group - Kingaroy The Country Kitchens Walking Group will be leaving the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street in Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning for a leisurely one-hour walk around town. The walking group is for mums and bubs, nans and prams and each walk will be led by a personal trainer and QCWA Country Kitchen facilitators. The group is open to anyone who'd like to join in, and the walks will happen at the same time and place each Thursday during school terms - a great way to have fun and make new friends! More details? Phone Janelle on 0419-861-616 or send her an email. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. MBDA Breakfast Meeting - Murgon The Murgon Business and Development Association will be holding their latest monthly meeting for 2017 at the Royal Hotel at the corner of Gore and Lamb Streets at 6:30am this morning (entry is via Gore Street). Breakfast is $19 per head, and an RSVP to Margaret on (07) 4168-2922 by 3:00pm on Wednesday, October 11 would be greatly appreciated for catering purposes. The meeting will feature several guest speakers and introduce new MBDA members. 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 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Murgon Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing Group The Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group will be holding a meeting at the Wondai Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group is open to anyone interested in learning spinning, weaving or dyeing and it meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. More details? Phone Enid on (07) 4168-2614, Judy on (07) 4168-4634 or Judith on (07) 4168-5698. Kumbia Community Morning Tea Kumbia's monthly Community Morning Tea will be held at 10:00am this morning at the Kumbia QCWA rooms in Bell Street. Everyone is welcome along to this free get-together for residents who live in and around the Kumbia area, and you can enjoy some laughs and a great morning tea at no charge. Tai Chi Class - Kumbia Kumbia's weekly Tai Chi class will be held in the lunch room at the Kumbia Sports Ground from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The class is for beginners and new members are always welcome. October 13 South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Kingaroy QCWA Meeting The Kingaroy branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular second Friday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (just next to Kingaroy RSL) from 9:30am to around 11:30am this morning. The day will kick off with coffee and chats - the meeting itself starts at 10:00am - and visitors and potential new members are always very welcome. More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824 or 0407-965-094. Kingaroy RSL Bingo Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Taabinga Halloween Disco Taabinga State School will be holding a Halloween Disco at their school hall in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy for their students tonight. The first session - for students in Prep to Year 2 - will run from 5:30pm to 6:45pm - and it will be followed by a second session for students in Year 3 to Year 6 from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. There'll be a sausage sizzle, drinks and treats available on-site, as well as prizes for the best costumes. Blackbutt History Morning The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will be holding a History Morning at Nukku Nook opposite the skate park in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to around 12:00 noon this morning. The focus of this month's meeting will be guest speaker Mrs Genrich who'll be sharing her recollections of life in the area. The morning is free and a great cuppa will be available for a gold coin donation. Everyone is welcome to come along and interact with long-time residents of the Blackbutt and Benarkin districts! More details? Phone Iris on 0418-741-254, send her an email or visit the BDTHA website Art With Lyn - Nanango Creative Connections at 8 George Street in Nanango will be hosting art classes with artist Lyn Felsman from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. Tuition fees are $15 per person - which includes morning tea - and participants should BYO art supplies and project. To book, phone Lyn on 0421-679-258. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 4:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Pink Ribbon Breakfast - Murgon Alicia's Spa and Hair Worx, Carney's Feed Store and the Murgon Saddlery will be jointly hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast at 129 Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00am to 10:00am this morning as a fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. The brekkie will be offering a sausage sizzle with pink bread, pink cupcakes, pink tattoos and pink hairspray for $2 each; and pink fingernails and toenails for $5. There'll also be a 100 number board and a "guess the number of lollies in the jar" competition. Everyone is welcome! Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy The 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 this afternoon. 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. Will Day and Alex Tomlins - Yarraman Southern Stars Australian Country Music Awards winner for Male Rising Star Will Day will be laying down some country rock with his Nashville bound mate Alex Tomlins at the Royal Hotel on the D'Aguilar Highway in Yarraman from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-8219. October 14 Justice Crew - Kingaroy Eight time ARIA nominees Justice Crew will be coming to the South Burnett for the first time tonight as part of their 20 venue "Kick Ons" tour. The group will be performing their biggest hits - including "Que Sera," Boom Boom," "Everybody," Best Night," "Love My life" and new material - at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm. Tickets are $44.76 (general) or $85.90 (VIP) and they can be booked online. After the concert, the official after party will be held next door at the Commercial Hotel. Obedience And Rally O Trials - Nanango The Nanango & District All Breeds Kennel Club will be holding the first day of their weekend-long Obedience and Rally O Trial at the Nanango Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango from 2:00pm to around 6:30pm this afternoon and evening. Catering will be available at the grounds all day, and there'll be free overnight camping too. Garage Sale - Nanango Creative Connections at 8 George Street, Nanango will be holding a Garage Sale from 7:00am until around 11:30am this morning. Creative Connections members work in a wide range of craft areas, and this morning's sale will have lots of hand-made crafts on offer at bargain prices. Yarraman Markets The Yarraman Progress Association's Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today (ie opposite Bendigo Bank). The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls, and are held on the second Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282 Note: There'll also be a Show & Shine at the markets from 8:00am to 1:00pm today. Colours Of Yarraman Garden Party A garden party will be held at Heritage House in Millar Street, Yarraman from 5:00pm to 8:00pm this evening to present awards to the winners of this year's Colours Of Yarraman festival, which concludes tomorrow. Everyone is welcome. Rainforest Tour - Murgon Bunya Nurseries at the corner of Retschlag Street and the Bunya Highway in Murgon will be running a tour of dense rainforest plantings in the Murgon district from 10:30am this morning. The tour would be of interest to both gardeners and naturalists, and you can obtain more details by phoning Megan on 0437-792-779. Maclagan Squeezebox Festival The 15th annual Maclagan Squeezebox Festival will be held at Maclagan Memorial Hall on the Dalby-Cooyar Road in the heart of Maclagan village today. Activities will kick off at 9:00am with a walk-up concert, which will be followed by the main concert that will run from 1:00pm until around 5:30pm. There'll be morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on offer during the day, and the main concert will be followed by a dinner at 6:00pm, and then a great Old Time dance from 7:00pm until late. A canteen will be running all day and a licensed bar will begin operating in the afternoon. Admission is $12 for adults for the daytime events, and $10 for adults for the dance (children under 15 are free to attend both). There'll also be Lucky Door prizes and a raffle. If you plan to stay over, accommodation and camping is available nearby and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4692-1335 for daytime music enquiries, or (07) 4692-1265 for dance enquiries. You can also get more information from the Squeezebox Festival website. Nanango Debutante Ball A Nanango Debutante Ball will be held at the Nanango High School Hall in Elk Street, Nanango this evening. Doors open at 6:30pm (for a 7:00pm start) nand the $10 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome, and you can find out more details and/or book tickets by phoning Tammy on 0429-632-976. Carol C. - Blackbutt The Scrubby Creek Bar next to the Bunya Nut Cafe in Coulson Street, Blackbutt will be hosting live music with Carol C. from 6:30pm tonight. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission charge. South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy The South Burnett Speedway Club will be holding the first meeting of their 2017-2018 racing season at their track inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this afternoon and evening. The focus of today's meeting will be the first round of the Brims Concrete Super Sedan Series, but there'll also be Modified Sedans, Production Sedans, Street Stocks and Junior Sedans burning up the track. Admission is $25 for adults and $15 for concessions and students. Under 12s can get in for free if accompanied by an adult, and a canteen will be operating on site. The main gate will open at 2:00pm and the first pedals will hit the metal at around 4:00pm. You can find out more on the Speedway's website. Saturday Rugby League - Cherbourg If you're missing the league now the Grand Final is over, get on down to Jack O'Chin Oval in Cherbourg today to watch the Hornets play Samoa Queensland. Under 14s will play at 10.30am, Under 16s at 11.30am, Under 18s at 12.30pm, Women at 1.45pm and A Grade at 3.00pm. Italian Night - Kumbia The Kumba Kindy will be holding an Italian Night at Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 6:00pm until late tonight as a fundraiser. Guests are invited dress up as their favourite mafia gangster or gal for a night of Italian cuisine prepared by JC Catering, live music and fun for all ages. Tickets are $30 for adults and $15 for primary school aged children (under 5's are free). More details? Phone Chantelle on 0407-022-056 or Jodie on 0408-354-534. SEK Queensland Vs Auskart Challenge - Nanango The Nanango Go-Kart Track on the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango's CBD will be hosting the SEK Queensland Vs Auskart Performance Class Challenge from 8:00am this morning until early afternoon. This is a once-a-year event between the two clubs which always offers a great day of racing action. The format will be two 1-hour races, followed by a three hour race that will bring different strategies into play. A canteen will be operating all day and spectators are very welcome. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding their Saturday meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Nanango Stamp Club Meeting The Nanango Stamp Club will be holding its second Saturday of the month meeting at Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 10:00am onwards this morning, followed by lunch for those who'd like to stay on for a bite afterwards. The club is the South Burnett's sole affiliated member of the Queensland Philatelic Council and promotes the hobby of stamp collecting in our region. It meets on the second Saturday morning of each month, and anyone interested in stamp collecting is very welcome to come along for a fun morning out with fellow collectors. More details? Phone Doug on (07) 4163-3013. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 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 $5 and new stallholders are always welcome. More details? Phone Janice on 0439-073-160 or send her an email. Dusty Day Out - Moffatdale The 5th annual Dusty Day Out will be held at Dusty Hill Vineyard in Moffatdale from noon to midnight today. This event - which is strictly limited to 400 guests - has been a sell-out the past three years. Bands this year include Sun Salute, Pop Standen and Band, Full House, Bad Habits, Whiskey & Me, The Venture and Bob Mouat. There'll be free overnight camping on the grounds (no power or other facilities) and no pets or BYO are allowed. Tickets are $60 per head and can be booked on Eventbrite. Saturday Golf - Proston and Blackbutt The Proston Golf Club at 81 Brigooda Road in Proston will be hosting the annual Smithfield Golf Day today. There'll be two competitions - a 9 hole individual stroke with a shotgun start at 8:45am for men and women, which will be followed by a BBQ lunch; and a 9 hole three person ambrose with a shotgun start at 12:45pm, followed by a BBQ dinner. Green fees are $15 for one competition and a meal, or $20 for two competitions and two meals. Both golfers and non-golfers are welcome, and RSVPs should be made to Smithfield on (07) 4168-9104 or Rob on 0448-619-348. Meanwhile, the Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road, Blackbutt will be holding their Monthly Mug competition from 7:00am this morning. Today's competition is the last chance to qualify before next month's finals, and all golfers are welcome. More details from the golf club on (07) 4163-0180. Cooyar Trail Bike Ride The annual Cooyar Trail Bike Ride - a fundraiser for the Cooyar State School P&C - will be held in and around the Cooyar Showgrounds on the Cooyar Rangemore Road, Cooyar today and tomorrow. Today's events will kick off with a compulsory rider briefing at 10:00am, followed by riding around the loop from 10:15am to 3:00pm. If you're a participant, an MQ Day Licence will set you back $10 and entry fees are $75 in the Open class, $40 for Sunday riders only, $20 for Novices or $10 for Pee Wees, but spectators are welcome to come watch the action for free. There'll also be free on-site camping in the grounds on Friday and Saturday (with showers and toilets), but you'll need to BYO water and lights, and glass and dogs are forbidden. A canteen will be operating Saturday and Sunday, and a licensed bar on Saturday night. You can get more details by phoning Scott on (07) 4692-6193 or Jacinta on (07) 4692-6050, or by by emailing them. Wondai Parkrun The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed run at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email. 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 meeting 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. Ken Willett Live - Maidenwell Popular country music performer Ken (Willo) Willett will be performing at the Maidenwell Hotel from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4164-6133. October 15 Open Mic Afternoon At The Palace - Nanango After four years, the Palace Hotel at 77 Drayton Street in Nanango will be holding their last ever Open Mic Jam Session from 2:00pm to around 6:30pm this afternoon, hosted by Mr Q. Anyone is welcome to put their name up on the blackboard and - when their turn comes - perform up to 25 minutes of originals or covers. All PAs, guitars and drums will be provided by Mr Q. There'll also be food on hand if you get peckish. Everyone is welcome along for a great afternoon of live music and family fun! More details? Phone Tony on 0439-077-681. Blackbutt Country Markets The Blackbutt Lions Country Markets - run on the third Sunday of every month - will be held next to the Blackbutt Community Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 7:00am until around mid-day today. The markets offer a wide range of locally produced arts, crafts and and freshly harvested foodstuffs and everyone is welcome along! More details? Phone Ivan on (07) 4170-0068. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Obedience And Rally O Trials - Nanango The Nanango & District All Breeds Kennel Club will be holding the second (and final) day of their weekend-long Obedience and Rally O Trial at the Nanango Sports Fields in Burnett Street, Nanango from 7:00am this morning. Catering will be available at the grounds all day, and there'll be free overnight camping too. Cooyar Trail Bike Ride The second (and final) day of the annual Cooyar Trail Bike Ride - a fundraiser for the Cooyar State School P&C - will be held in and around the Cooyar Showgrounds on the Cooyar Rangemore Road, Cooyar today. Events will kick off with a compulsory rider briefing at 8:15am, followed by riding around the loop from 8:30am to 1:00pm. If you're a participant, an MQ Day Licence will set you back $10 and entry fees are $75 in the Open class, $40 for Sunday riders only, $20 for Novices or $10 for Pee Wees, but spectators are welcome to come watch the action for free. There'll also be free on-site camping in the grounds on Friday and Saturday (with showers and toilets), but you'll need to BYO water and lights, and glass and dogs are forbidden. A canteen will be operating today too. You can get more details by phoning Scott on (07) 4692-6193 or Jacinta on (07) 4692-6050, or by by emailing them. Gymkhana - Nanango A Gymkhana will be held at the Nanango Showground in Cairns Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 3:00pm today. The days offers first place trophies in each age group (a rug) and second to fourth place winners will also win exciting prizes. Ribbons in each event will go to 6th place. Events being run today will include Bending, Drum and Peg, Barrels, Bon Field Bend, Running T, a Mug Race, Diamond Flag, Scudda Ho, Wagon Wheel, Bounce Pony and Keyhole. There'll also be Lunchtime Barrels for $2 (maximum of 3 runs). Women In Workshirts Walk - Wooroolin BIEDO will be holding a "Women In Workshirts" walk along the South Burnett Rail Trail this morning to celebrate the International Day of Rural Women. Walkers will leave Dalton Park (opposite Wooroolin Post Office) at 9:00am, walk 2.5km towards Tingoora along the Rail Trail, then return for morning tea. All women in workshirts are welcome to take part. Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Race Day Cancelled: The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club will be holding a Race Day on the main oval of Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy this morning. They'll be holding McDonald's Club Day 5, with racing starting from 10:00am. The club is for young motorcycle riders aged 4 to 16 and spectators are very welcome. More details? Phone Tracey on 0407-623-012. You can also read more about the Junior Motorcycle Club on our website. Note: This meeting was cancelled due to rain making riding conditions unsafe. Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 October 16 KCCI Meet & Greet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry will be holding its latest six-weekly Meet & Greet at the 4SB radio studios at the corner of Glendon and Alford Streets, Kingaroy at 5:15pm this evening (meeting gets underway at 5:30pm). This evening's Meet & Greet will be addressed by a variety of speakers including 4SB general manager Geoff Speed, speaking on behalf of Resonate Regional Radio, a Queensland broadcasting group which was founded in 2008 and acquired 4SB in 2015. Other guest speakers will include Steve Tilley, from Evolution Solar, and South Burnett Regional Council Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff. A $10 meeting fee applies to cover the cost of drinks and nibbles but everyone is welcome, whether they're KCCI members or not. PS: To help plan the catering, an email RSVP to KCCI secretary Paula Greenwood by October 14 would be greatly appreciated. Proston Scout Group Meeting The Proston Scout troop will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at their Railway Park den in Rodney Street from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight. Monday Night Line Dancing - Proston Line dancing classes will be held at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston tonight. A beginners class will run at 5:00pm and an advanced class at 6:30pm. Class fees are $5 per head and everyone is welcome! Neighbourhood Watch AGM - Murgon Murgon Neighbourhood Watch will be holding their fifth bi-monthly meeting for 2017 at the Murgon Police Station at 46 Stephens Street from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm this evening. The meeting will get an update on the current crime situation in Murgon and nearby areas from Murgon police, and it will also be the Annual General Meeting. New members are always very welcome and there is no meeting or membership fee. Proston QCWA Crafts Group The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group meets on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays of each month, and you don't need to be a QCWA member to attend. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. Murgon SES Training Night The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. Cooinda Craft Group - Kingaroy The Cooinda Craft Group will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:30pm today. Members of the group pursue a variety of crafts and newcomers are always welcome. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Note: The Community Kitchen meets every Monday during school terms. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. October 17 Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Kingaroy Photographic Club Meeting The Kingaroy Photographic Club will be holding its 3rd Tuesday of the month meeting inside Kingaroy State High School's Community Room from 6:30pm this evening (access is via the Markwell Street bus parking area. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Proston Over 50s Club The Proston Over 50s Club will be holding their regular third Tuesday of the month meeting and social at the Proston Town Hall in Rodney Street from 10:00am onwards today. The $2 admission fee includes morning tea and there'll be a communal lunch at around noon (bring along a plate to share). Members take part in various games, lucky door prizes and progressive raffles, and membership is just $5 per year, with bus trips are organised throughout the year. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Noela on (07) 4168-9296. Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494. Toowoomba Regional Council Meeting Toowoomba Regional Council will be holding its monthly Ordinary Meeting at Toowoomba City Hall at 541 Ruthven Street, Toowoomba at 10:00am this morning. Meetings are open to the public. Tuesday Night Dance Class - Kumbia Dance classes will be held at the Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228- 882. 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 meeting 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. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply. Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 October 18 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. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Wednesday night poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play begins at 7:00pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Wednesday Ladies Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be holding their weekly Ladies Bowls games from 9:00am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269. Blackbutt Camera Club Meeting The Blackbutt Camera Club will be holding a meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 4:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The club meets on the first and third Wednesdays of every month except December and January. The first Wednesday is devoted to practical photography (bring your own camera and equipment) and the third Wednesday to a review of those images and talks and tips on software (bring your laptop), followed by a committee meeting at 7:00pm. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Annette on (07) 4163-0148 or send her an email. Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. For more details phone (07) 4163-6191. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 QCWA Twilight Branch Meeting - Kingaroy The Kingaroy QCWA Twilight Branch will be holding their third Wednesday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms next to Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 7:30pm tonight. The Twilight Branch is a new branch of the QCWA specifically designed for working women and busy mums. It meets in the evenings and is separate from the traditional Kingaroy branch (which meets during the day). The Twilight Branch is open to all women who'd like to take part in QCWA activities and/or find out more about this highly respected community organisation. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Anita on 0439-765-632 or email her. You can also read more about the branch on this page of our website. Blackbutt Red Cross Meeting The Blackbutt branch of the Australian Red Cross will be holding their 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting at the Blackbutt tennis clubhouse in Hart Street, Blackbutt at 9:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon to around 2:00pm this afternoon. Members can bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided for a gold coin donation. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Kingaroy Carers Group Meeting The Kingaroy Carers Group will be holding their regular third Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy RSL's Function Room in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 10:30am to 12:30pm this morning. The group is open to anyone who acts as a carer. It's designed to provide a social and networking outlet for carers, who often find themselves isolated by their role. The group provides coffee, cake, companionship, support and information and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Care for Carers team on (07) 4150 1900 or email them. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Wooroolin Scouts The Wooroolin Scouts meet every Wednesday night during school terms at their den in Kate Street, Wooroolin from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The troop is open to young people aged 6 to 18, and new members are always welcome. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $3 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. October 19 Tai Chi Class - Kumbia Kumbia's weekly Tai Chi class will be held in the lunch room at the Kumbia Sports Ground from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The class is for beginners and new members are always welcome. South Burnett Computer Users Group - Kingaroy The South Burnett Computer Users Group will be holding their fortnightly meeting from 10:00am today at the Orana Drop-In Centre at MacDiarmid Street in Kingaroy. SBCUG is a not-for-profit group that aims to help seniors get the most from their computers. Beginners through to more advanced users are catered for with demonstrations and practical lessons. If you're interested in becoming confident using your computer, you're very welcome to come and learn in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The meeting starts at 10:00am with a short break at 11:30am, and then continues to 1:00pm. You can bring your own laptop to follow along on the lessons and get help with any problems you have, or learn on one of the groups laptops if you have a desktop model at home. More details? Call Call Helen on (0413) 196-658 or Michael on (07) 4163-3586. You can also read more about this group on our website. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply. The Jimbo & Gary The Goat Comedy Show - Kingaroy The Jimbo & Gary The Goat Comedy Show will be performing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy this evening as part of a state-wide tour. Tickets are $41.33 and can be booked on EventBrite. Waterhole Rocks Festival - Nanango The first day of the four-day Waterhole Rocks rock 'n' roll campout weekend will roar into life at the Nanango Showgrounds this afternoon and continue on until late tonight. The festival is devoted to all things associated with 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll. This includes hot rods, custom cars, vintage caravans, driving games and dance lessons, all backed up by red hot rock 'n' roll acts. The Festival will get underway at 6:00pm with a spit roast dinner cooked on site, followed by the Rock’n'Roll Boys playing from 7:30pm until late - just perfect if you're looking for a rock & roll night out, complete with dancing on the Festival's special rock 'n' roll dance floor! A bar and canteen will be operating too. Entry to the festival is free today, and powered and unpowered campsites are also be available at the Showgrounds for a nominal amount per night if you want to bunk down in the grounds. Everyone is welcome and the Festival will rock on right through until late Sunday afternoon. More details? Phone the Nanango Show Society on (07) 4163-1273 or Terry on (07) 4163-1999 or 0409-496-167. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 if you're dancing, or $2 if you're watching. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website National Seniors Meeting - Murgon The Murgon branch of National Seniors will be holding their latest bi-monthly meeting for 2017 at the Murgon Bowls Club at 103 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). Today is the group's regular bi-monthly meeting and all interested people are welcome. Afterwards, members usually adjourn to the Murgon Services Club for lunch. The group meets on the third Thursday of every second month and runs regular bus trips to nearby areas on alternate months. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Paula on (07) 4168-3114 or (0438) 708-885. Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to around 1:00pm today. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results for the cost of a gold coin donation. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Futsal Seniors Come & Try Night A Come & Try night for senior Futsal players will be held at St Mary's Catholic College in Kent Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. New and returning players are both welcome to come and have a look at the new club and find out all the information they'll need for the upcoming season. There is a $5 per player charge to cover hall hire costs, and parking is in the designated spaces only, with no vehicles allowed to go beyond the orange bunting. 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. Country Kitchens Walking Group - Kingaroy The Country Kitchens Walking Group will be leaving the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street in Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning for a leisurely one-hour walk around town. The walking group is for mums and bubs, nans and prams and each walk will be led by a personal trainer and QCWA Country Kitchen facilitators. The group is open to anyone who'd like to join in, and the walks will happen at the same time and place each Thursday during school terms - a great way to have fun and make new friends! More details? Phone Janelle on 0419-861-616 or send her an email. Blackbutt Agricultural Society The Blackbutt Agricultural Society will be holding their third Thursday of the month meeting at the main pavilion inside the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. October 20 Art With Lyn - Nanango Creative Connections at 8 George Street in Nanango will be hosting art classes with artist Lyn Felsman from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. Tuition fees are $15 per person - which includes morning tea - and participants should BYO art supplies and project. To book, phone Lyn on 0421-679-258. Kingaroy RSL Bingo Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. FBI Lifeflight Friday - Kingaroy Favier Building Industries will be holding an FBI Lifeflight Friday at the Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 4:00pm to 6:00pm this afternoon. The company are trying to raise $5000 for RACQ LifeFlight and this afternoon get-together will be offering nibbles, drinks, great company and terrific raffle prizes. Everyone is welcome! South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Mr Q - Murgon Popular South Burnett entertainers Mr Q will be performing at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-1819. Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy The 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 this afternoon. 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. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 4:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Waterhole Rocks Festival - Nanango The second day of the four-day Waterhole Rocks rock 'n' roll campout weekend will kick off at 8:00am this morning with two hours of CD music, followed Billy Guy at 10:00am; Tina & Joe at noon; Billy Guy at 2:00pm; Jeff Hancox at 4:00pm; the festival's official opening at 6:00pm; and then The Deejays playing from 6:30pm until around 10:30pm. The festival is devoted to all things associated with 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll. This includes hot rods, custom cars, vintage caravans, driving games and dance lessons, all backed up by red hot rock 'n' roll acts. A bar and canteen will be operating all day and night too. Entry to the festival $20 today (or you can buy a weekend pass for $35), and powered and unpowered campsites are also be available at the Showgrounds for a nominal amount per night if you want to camp out. Everyone is welcome and the Festival will rock on right through until late Sunday afternoon. More details? Phone the Nanango Show Society on (07) 4163-1273 or Terry on (07) 4163-1999 or 0409-496-167. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. October 21 Salvation Army Store Opening - Kingaroy The Salvation Army will be opening their new Salvos Store at the corner of Kingaroy and Markwell Streets in Kingaroy this morning. The opening service will be held at 10:00am and the doors will open at 10:30am. The Salvation Army Band will be playing and there'll be a free sausage sizzle, as well as a free gift for the first 100 purchases. Everyone is welcome! Kingaroy QCWA Girls Craft Club The Kingaroy QCWA Girls Craft Club will be holding its third Saturday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 1:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. The club - which is for young girls aged 10 and above - teaches basic life skills like sewing, embroidery, healthy cooking and catering. The cost is $2 a day plus a small charge for materials used, and all young girls and teens are very welcome. More details? Phone Marilyn on (07) 4162-2697 or Lois on (07) 4162-3824. Arthur Nettelfield - Kingaroy Popular entertainer Arthur Nettelfield will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding their Saturday meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Pizza Mania - Proston Proston Swimming Pool in Collingwood Street, Proston will be holding a Pizza Mania night from 4:00pm this afternoon, with whole pizzas on offer for $8 and pizza slices for $2. Everyone is welcome. Reinke Scrub Walk - Proston POSTPONED TO NEXT SATURDAY - A free field walk through the Reinke Scrub Conservation Park at The Weir Road in Proston will be held from 9:00am today. The walk through this 50 hectare piece of land will be led by field naturalists, and anyone who'd like to take part should meet up at the Reinke Scrub car park (proceed to the end of Rodney Street and follow The Weir Road for a few kilometres). Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Amber Goldsmith - Blackbutt Popular South Burnett performer Amber Goldsmith will be entertaining at the Scrubby Creek Bar next to the Bunya Nut Cafe in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 5:30pm tonight. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission charge. RSPCA Outdoor Movie Night - Kingaroy POSTPONED: The South Burnett RSPCA will be holding an outdoor movie night at Memorial Park in Haly Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm this evening. They'll be screening the popular animated feature "Finding Dory" and food and refreshments will be available, but BYO seating or blanket. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children or $30 for a family of four. All proceeds will go to the Kingaroy RSPCA shelter. More details? Phone Callie on 0409-893-347 or Sallie on 0418-711-368. Note: This event has been postponed due to wet weather. Wondai Races Caulfield Cup Meeting The South Burnett Race Club will be holding their annual Wondai Races Caulfield Cup Meeting meeting at the Wondai race track in Baynes Street, Wondai from around 11:30am today (the first race leaves the barriers at 1:35pm). The theme of today's meeting is "Flowers And Fascinators" and guests are encouraged to dress to this theme to be in the running for great prizes in the hotly-contested Fashions Of The Field competition. As usual, the meeting will feature an on-course TAB; live telecasts of Brisbane and interstate races (along with interstate betting fluctuations); a vigorous undercover betting ring; a great BBQ and bar and a Punters Podium. The always popular Lady Luck Cocktail Bar will be in full swing too, along with the track's canteen. Today's meeting will feature a full card of five races and entry to the track is $10. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the race club on (07) 4168-5530. Friendship Markets - Kingaroy CANCELLED: The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the Cheers Triangle end of the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 7:00am to around 12:00pm today. The markets are jointly run by the Kingaroy Rotary Club and Kingaroy Show Society and they feature a great array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls. New stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Patrick on 0419-648-754. Note: This month's markets have been cancelled due to wet weather. They will return as normal next month. 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 meeting 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. Wondai Parkrun The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed run at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email. Waterhole Rocks Festival - Nanango The third day of the four-day Waterhole Rocks rock 'n' roll campout weekend will kick off at 8:00am this morning with an hour of CD music, followed by a Mystery Car Cruise around the region and Billy Guy taking to the stage at 9:00am; Jeff Hancox at 11:00am; and Zed 28 from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. They'll be followed by a Fashion Competition before the Old 45s take to the stage from 6:30pm to around 10:30pm. The festival is devoted to all things associated with 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll. This includes hot rods, custom cars, vintage caravans, driving games and dance lessons, all backed up by red hot rock 'n' roll acts. A bar and canteen will be operating all day and night too. Entry to the festival $20 today (or you can buy a weekend pass for $35), and powered and unpowered campsites are also be available at the Showgrounds for a nominal amount per night if you want to camp out. Everyone is welcome and the Festival will rock on right through until late Sunday afternoon. More details? Phone the Nanango Show Society on (07) 4163-1273 or Terry on (07) 4163-1999 or 0409-496-167. Saturday Golf - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town will be holding their annual Holden Scramble from 10:00am this morning. This is a four person ambrose with a shotgun start at 10:30am. More details? Registrations? Phone (07) 4162-1720. Craft Afternoon - Kingaroy Kingaroy Office Central at 163 Haly Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Craft Afternoon from 1:00pm today. Seating is limited so an RSVP is preferred: (07) 4162-1941. Casino Royale - Yarraman The Yarraman Kindergarten will be holding a Casino Royale casino night at the Royal Hotel in Yarraman from 6:30pm until late tonight as a fundraiser. Tickets are $40 per head and include finger foods and $1000 in play money. The evening will offer roulette, blackjack, poker and craps and a courtesy coach will be available too. Tickets can be obtained in advance from the kindy, or at the door tonight. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Helen on 0417-724-932. October 22 Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Bunya Mountains Markets The monthly Bunya Mountains Markets will be running at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains today. The markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally-produced fresh produce, arts and crafts and they'll be operating from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Local cafes like Poppies On The Hill and The Bunya Mountains Cafe will be offering special Market Day menus and morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas, and walking trail maps will be available from both cafes, the Bunya Mountains General Store and market stalls if you'd like to take a walk through the adjoining National Park. More details? Phone (07) 4668-3126. Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Advanced Horse Ride - Yarraman Horsetrax Oz will be holding a 20km, four hour ride for advanced riders across steep, hilly country around Yarraman today. This is an advanced ride for relatively fit horses and experienced riders who like to spend time riding with a small group of friends, but horses with decent feet will be fine (BYO smoko). Riding fees are $15 to cover public liability insurance. Bookings are essential and payment is required prior to the day via Paypal or EFT. More details? Phone Melanie on 0417-634-981. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Waterhole Rocks Festival - Nanango The final day of the four-day Waterhole Rocks rock 'n' roll campout weekend will kick off at 8:00am this morning with a two-hour gospel concert led by the South Burnett's very own Elvis Jeff Hancox. He'll be followed at 10:00am by our region's favourite indigenous band Muddy Flats, and then Peter Wisman and Jeff Hancox performing an afternoon concert at 2:30pm. There'll also be a Car and Vintage Caravan Show running between 9:00am and noon, with presentations to the winners at 2:00pm. The festival is devoted to all things associated with 1950s and 1960s rock 'n' roll. This includes hot rods, custom cars, vintage caravans, driving games and dance lessons, all backed up by red hot rock 'n' roll acts. A bar and canteen will be operating all day too. Entry to the festival is free today, and powered and unpowered campsites are also be available at the Showgrounds for a nominal amount if you want to camp out. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the Nanango Show Society on (07) 4163-1273 or Terry on (07) 4163-1999 or 0409-496-167. Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Kingaroy Nutters 5km Run - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Nutters running group will be holding their monthly 1km (for kids) and 5km runs this afternoon. Runners should meet up at 77 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy at 4:00pm (kids) and 4:30pm (adults) to run a circuit around the town. Everyone is welcome! Hivesville Country Markets The Hivesville Country Markets will be held at the Hivesville Sports Grounds from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. These family friendly monthly markets are held on the 4th Sunday of every month, and feature a variety of stalls including fresh local farm produce, plants, crafts and lots of food. There'll also be mini auctions running throughout the morning and there's plenty of free parking in the grounds. New stallholders are very welcome too, and you can obtain more details by phoning Trish on 0459-493-511. October 23 Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group The Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Heather on (07) 4164-4258 or Val on (07) 4164-4108. Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Note: The Community Kitchen meets every Monday during school terms. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Murgon SES Training Night The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. Proston Scout Group Meeting The Proston Scout troop will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at their Railway Park den in Rodney Street from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Cooinda Craft Group - Kingaroy The Cooinda Craft Group will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:30pm today. Members of the group pursue a variety of crafts and newcomers are always welcome. Proston QCWA Crafts Group The Proston QCWA Crafts Group will be holding their regular meeting at the Proston QCWA Rooms in Rodney Street from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group meets on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Mondays of each month, and you don't need to be a QCWA member to attend. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Monday Night Line Dancing - Proston Line dancing classes will be held at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston tonight. A beginners class will run at 5:00pm and an advanced class at 6:30pm. Class fees are $5 per head and everyone is welcome! October 24 South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Tuesday Night Dance Class - Kumbia Dance classes will be held at the Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228- 882. Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880. Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 Proston 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 meeting 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. Kumbia QCWA Meeting The QCWA Kumbia Branch in Bell Street will be opening its doors at 9.00am this morning for a cuppa, followed by its monthly branch meeting at 9:30am. After this formality has been attended to, though, members focus on friendship and fun through sharing their skills in traditional and contemporary art and handcraft activities for the remainder of the morning and into the afternoon. Members, non-members and new members are all very welcome! More details? Phone president Catherine Woodham on 0403-616-564. Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755. Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. RSPCA Volunteer Induction - Kingaroy The South Burnett RSPCA at Warren Truss Drive in Kingaroy Airport will be holding an induction for new shelter volunteers at 11:00am this morning. The only requirement to volunteer at the shelter is that you can commit to one shift per week for a minimum of three months, you are over the age of 16 and are up to date with your tetanus shots. The shelter is looking for volunteer drivers, office workers, gardeners, cleaners, handymen (and women!) and people to fill many other roles. More details? Phone the shelter on (07) 4162-5501. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply. Coffee & Craft Morning - Kingaroy A Coffee and Craft Morning will be held at the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. Guests can bring their own craft along and simply enjoy the morning, but a new craft will be taught for the benefit of those who'd like to learn something new. You should also bring some morning tea to share and a gold coin entry for charity, but everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094. Coffee and Craft Mornings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. October 25 Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Wooroolin Scouts The Wooroolin Scouts meet every Wednesday night during school terms at their den in Kate Street, Wooroolin from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The troop is open to young people aged 6 to 18, and new members are always welcome. Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. 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. Line Dancing Classes - Yarraman Line dancing classes will be held at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 9:00am to 11:00am this morning. The first hour is for beginners, the second for more advanced dancers, but everyone is welcome to stay for both. Class fees are $5 and classes are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. More details? Phone Chrissie on 0418-199-080. Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004 Neck And Back Pain Workshop - Kingaroy Zarly Anne's Fitness Studio at Shop 12, 119 Youngman Street in Kingaroy will be holding a free neck and back pain workshop at 6:30pm this evening. Myotherapist Les and exercise physiologist Dimas will be discussing the various causes of neck and back pain, as well as what you can do to relieve it and/or prevent it. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Wednesday Ladies Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be holding their weekly Ladies Bowls games from 9:00am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269. Meet The Constructor - Kingaroy AGL, GE and CATCON will be holding a public meeting about the Coopers Gap Wind Farm at the Luncheon Hall inside Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 5:30pm until 7:00pm this evening. GE and CATCON are the principal contractors engaged by AGL to build the wind farm, and all three companies will be outlining what types of materials, goods and services they'll need to buy to bring this project online in the coming two years. The meeting is open to all South Burnett businesses who'd like to get involved in the wind farm's construction and if you can't make tonight's get-together, a second meeting will be held at 5:30pm tomorrow at Dalby's Australian Hotel-Motel. Murgon Rotary Club Meeting The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180. Blackbutt Busy Needles Group The Blackbutt Busy Needles group will be meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 1:30pm today. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Linda on (07) 4170-0823 or Sue on (07) 4163-0919. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Wednesday night poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play begins at 7:00pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon to around 2:00pm this afternoon. Members can bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided for a gold coin donation. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $3 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 October 26 Special Council Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a special meeting at 8:30am this morning at the Warren Truss Room in Glendon Street to approve the Council's 2016-17 Annual report, and award a tender for the Mt Wooroolin water main project. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Shane Webke - Murgon Queensland WHS and BIEDO will be bringing football legend Shane Webke to the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon this afternoon to share important messages about staying safe at work, on the farm, and at home. The event will kick off with a BBQ at 4:30pm, followed by a presentation from Shane at 5:00pm and then presentations by Ergon Energy and the South Burnett Regional Council at 6:00pm. There'll also be tools and resources available to help businesses and farmers comply with their WHS obligations, and a Shane Webke autographed football will be the day's lucky door prize. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Nanango Stags AGM - Nanango The Nanango Stags rugby league club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at their clubhouse at Fred Kassulke Oval off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of town at 6:00pm tonight. All interested people are welcome to attend. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Murgon Spinning, Weaving and Dyeing Group The Murgon Spinning, Weaving & Dyeing Group will be holding a meeting at the Wondai Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The group is open to anyone interested in learning spinning, weaving or dyeing and it meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. More details? Phone Enid on (07) 4168-2614, Judy on (07) 4168-4634 or Judith on (07) 4168-5698. Hoy - Murgon The Ballogie Community Group will be playing Hoy at the Murgon Motor Inn on the Bunya Highway, Murgon from 1:30pm this afternoon as a fundraiser for the annual Christmas Fair. Playing fees are $5.00 (which includes a ticket in the Lucky Door draw) and there'll also be a $1 afternoon tea and $1 raffle tickets. More details? Phone (07) 4164-1249 or 0448-289-403. 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 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 if you're dancing, or $2 if you're watching. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to around 1:00pm today. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results for the cost of a gold coin donation. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Proston Show Society Meeting The Proston Show Society will be holding its regular monthly meeting at the Proston Showgrounds at 7:00pm tonight. Show Society membership is just $12 a year for adults and $7 a year for junior members (12 to 18 years), and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Glenda on 0423-612-971 or send her an email. Tai Chi Class - Kumbia Kumbia's weekly Tai Chi class will be held in the lunch room at the Kumbia Sports Ground from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The class is for beginners and new members are always welcome. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply. Reclaim The Night - Kingaroy POSTPONED: A "Reclaim The Night" march will be held in Kingaroy's CBD at 7:00pm tonight as part of Sexual Violence Awareness Month. The march will be preceded by a rally and BBQ in the Kingaroy Town Hall forecourt at 5:00pm. Tonight's march is the first held in Kingaroy for 15 years, and has been put together by Centacare. Everyone is welcome. Note: Today's march has been deferred due to a BOM warning about a possible afternoon thunderstorm. A new date will be announced in due course. Birds Of A Feather - Kingaroy The Birds Of A Feather Cancer Support Group will be holding their regular 4th Thursday of the month meeting at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. This is a friendly, informal group of women who have (or had) cancer, as well as carers, and they get together once a month for a morning tea and chat. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Joan on (07) 4164-8151. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Kumbia QCWA Meeting The QCWA Kumbia Branch in Bell Street will open its doors at 9.00am this morning for a cuppa, followed by a branch meeting at 9:30am. After this formality has been attended to, though, members will focus on friendship and fun through sharing their skills in traditional and contemporary art and handcraft activities for the remainder of the morning and into the afternoon. Members, non-members and new members are all very welcome! More details? Phone president Catherine Woodham on 0403-616-564. Note: The Kumbia branch meets on the 4th Thursday of each month from February to November. NaTDA Meeting - Nanango The Nanango Tourism & Development Association will be holding its monthly meeting in the Long Hai Room at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 5:30pm tonight. NaTDA aims to assist, foster, instigate and/or manage any project that could contribute to the advancement of the communities in and around Nanango, and it represents the interests of the Nanango community, business and tourism operators. All interested people are very welcome to come along and get involved! Afterwards, the meeting will be followed by an informal, optional social dinner at the RSL's bistro. You can obtain more information by phoning Gloria Kirkness on (07) 4163-2848. Note: Tonight's meeting is being held a week later than usual to avoid conflicting with the Waterhole Rocks festival. Meetings will return to the usual third Thursday next month. Country Kitchens Walking Group - Kingaroy The Country Kitchens Walking Group will be leaving the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street in Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning for a leisurely one-hour walk around town. The walking group is for mums and bubs, nans and prams and each walk will be led by a personal trainer and QCWA Country Kitchen facilitators. The group is open to anyone who'd like to join in, and the walks will happen at the same time and place each Thursday during school terms - a great way to have fun and make new friends! More details? Phone Janelle on 0419-861-616 or send her an email. October 27 Halloween At The Palace - Nanango Irrepressible South Burnett band Funadix will be welcoming in the Halloween season at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango from 7:30pm until late tonight. Guests are encouraged to wear their best Halloween outfits and there'll be prizes for the best-dressed. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-1287. Halloween Blue Light Disco - Nanango A Halloween Blue Light Disco will be held at the Nanango Blue Light Shed opposite the Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm tonight. There'll be a Halloween costume competition, games and prizes and the canteen will be open to supply food and drinks. Admission is $5 per child and normal Blue Light rules apply. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers will be available for $20. Trivia Night - Wondai The Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway next to the Wondai Sportsgrounds will be holding its annual Trivia Night from 7:00pm until late this evening. Play will be in maximum teams of eight and the cost is $10 per person, which includes a light supper. Play will kick off at 7:30pm and there'll also be a multi-draw raffle. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone 4168-5420 or 4168-5032. Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 4:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. Art With Lyn - Nanango Creative Connections at 8 George Street in Nanango will be hosting art classes with artist Lyn Felsman from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. Tuition fees are $15 per person - which includes morning tea - and participants should BYO art supplies and project. To book, phone Lyn on 0421-679-258. Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy The 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 this afternoon. 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. Blue Light Disco - Kingaroy A Blue Light Disco will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 8:30pm this evening. Entry to the Junior Disco is restricted to young people aged from prep to Year 11 who can produce their student ID, and in addition to a fun night out tonight's disco will also have some great prizes to be won as well, courtesy of sponsors. Admission is $5 and - as usual - attendees are asked to remember that Blue Light Discos are drug, alcohol, chewing gum and tobacco free and no passouts or early exit will be given without parental permission and/or collection. More details? Contact the Kingaroy police station on (07) 4160-4900 or send them an email. Heritage House Dinner - Yarraman Heritage House in Miller Street, Yarraman will be holding their monthly dinner at 6:00pm this evening. Heritage House's monthly dinners are always an inexpensive fun night out with great entertainment, but to help plan the catering you'll need to phone (07) 4163-8111 to make a booking. Kingaroy RSL Bingo Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. October 28 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 meeting 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. Wondai Country Markets The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies. The Wondai Kindergarten's BBQs will also be firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts to early bargain hunters. New stallholders are always very welcome (stall fees range from $10 with power and water available, if needed) and you can obtain more details by phoning the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or by emailing them Amanda Sempf - Blackbutt Popular South Burnett performer Amanda Sempf will be entertaining at the Scrubby Creek Bar next to the Bunya Nut Cafe in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 6:00pm tonight. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission charge. Wondai ALP Branch Meeting and Meet & Greet The Wondai branch of the Australian Labor Party will be holding their monthly meeting in the dining room of the Cecil Hotel in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 12:30pm today, following a morning at the Wondai Country Markets. If you’re not already registered to vote and would like an enrolment form, branch members can help with that. New members are always welcome, too, and you can find out more information by contacting Richie on 0473-733-088 or on Facebook. The branch is particularly interested in hearing from people who live in the Kingaroy, Murgon, Cherbourg, Goomeri, Kilkivan and Tansey areas, and welcomes people of diverse cultural backgrounds. This month's meeting will be followed by a Meet & Greet in the hotel's dining room, where the public can get to meet the ALP's candidates for the Federal seat of Flynn (Zac Beers) and the State seat of Nanango (Ben Rankin). Light refreshments will be provided and everyone is welcome. Wondai Parkrun The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed run at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email. Pig On A Spit Night - Maidenwell Maidenwell's historic Maidenwell Hotel will be holding another of their popular monthly Pig On A Spit evenings from 6:00pm until late tonight (dinner is served from 6:00pm to 8:00pm). There'll be live entertainment from Muddy Flats and lots of cold beer, along with more pork than you can poke a fork at, all served up with with roast potatoes, pumpkin, corn, peas, carrots, applesauce and gravy! There'll also be roast beef and spit roasted chicken on the menu tonight for those who prefer a non-pork option, plus a vegetarian option (ie vegies only). In addition, there'll also be a Meat Raffle run as a fundraiser for Tanduringie State School, with three quality meat trays from The Little Butcher in Kingaroy up for grabs. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the pub on (07) 4164-6133. NDIS Career Opportunities Info Day - Wondai An information day about career opportunities for independent support workers who'll be employed under the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 9:00am to 2:00pm today. The workshop will feature guest speakers, information and a Q&A session along with a free morning tea, and lunch will be available for purchase. More details? RSVPs? Phone Di on 0409-068-354 or (07) 4168-4020. ​ Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding their Saturday meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Halloween Fright Festival - Kingaroy The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy will be holding a Halloween Fright Festival from 8:00pm until around 1:00am tonight. This year the Com.Pub will be opening the Nest Night Club for a spectacle of frightning make up and fake blood, cocktails, mixers and hot touring DJs Not Twiins supported by resident DJ Direx to pump out the beats that will get hearts racing. Admission is free if you get in early and Halloween costumes are welcome, too. Ken Baines Disco - Kingaroy A Ken Baines Disco with a Halloween theme will be held at Saint Mary's Parish Hall in Albert Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Everyone is welcome. Saturday Golf - Nanango and Murgon The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway north of town will be holding its Raine & Horne 2 Person Ambrose for men, women and mixed teams today. Names need to be in by 11:00am for a shotgun start at 11:30am, and everyone is welcome. More details from the golf club on (07) 4163-1463. Meanwhile, the Murgon Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south of Murgon's CBD will be holding their Ladies Life Members Open Day today as a fundraiser for breast cancer research. This will be an 18 hole 4B aggregate stroke event for female golfers with a $25 per play nomination fee, and names will be accepted from 9:30am for a 10:30am shotgun start. Players are encouraged to wear pink. More details from the golf club on (07) 4168-1608. Country Halloween Matchmaking Festival CANCELLED: A Country Halloween Matchmaking Festival will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall and the Glendon Street Forecourt from 5:00pm until late tonight. This $60 per head event is a fundraiser for the Lady Bjelke-Petersen Community Hospital and it will feature speed dating; formal match making appointments with Robyn Ramsay; a Perfect Match segment; corpse bride photo opportunities; prizes for the best King and Queen of Halloween Hearts; a Dirty Dancing competition; face painting; and live entertainment by DJ Tyson Clancy-Jones. Food and drinks will be available for purchase, and tickets include a complimentary drink on arrival and a light supper. Tickets can be obtained in advance from the hospital, or at the door tonight. More details? Phone Michael on 0427-575-400. Wondai Royale Casino Night POSTPONED: Wondai State School P&C will be holding a Wondai Royale Casino Night at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street from 7:00pm until late tonight as a fundraiser to purchase digital technology resources for the school. This is a licensed event for people aged 18 or higher and it will offer blackjack, poker, roulette and a money wheel along with live entertainment and cocktail food. Smart casual dress applies and there'll be prizes for the best dressed, along with raffles and an auction. Tickets - which include funny money to gamble with - are $40 per head and they can be obtained in advance from the school's office or at the door tonight. Note: Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event was postponed to a new date next year (yet to be announced) on Wednesday, October 25. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Fortunato - Kingaroy Popular entertainer Fortunato Isgro will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 1920s Trivia Night - Nanango A 1920s Trivia Night will be held at St Patrick's Primary School at 16 Alfred Street, Nanango from 6:30pm tonight as a fundraiser for the school's P&F group. Play will be in teams of 6 to 8. More details? Phone the school on (07) 4163-1555. Take It To The Track - Nanango South Burnett Kart Hire and Nanango's Heritage Community Branch will be jointly hosting Take It To The Track 2017 at the go-kart track on the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango's CBD from 9:00am to 3:00pm today. This popular annual event promotes road safety and provides a rare opportunity to race against local police legally. Hamish and Gabby from Hit FM will be broadcasting live at the event and there'll also be jumping castles, a sausage sizzle, go kart riding, a traffic crash display, a distraction driver simulator, displays of the latest police vehicles and equipment, a stopping distance display and more! Admission is free and everyone is welcome. Bogan Bingo - Kingaroy Bogan Bingo will be held at Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm until around 11:30pm tonight. Bogan Bingo is a touring comedy show that combines the best of a stand-up comedy night with the joys of an 80s theme party - plus bingo! - and its been brought to the region to help raise funds to send Kingaroy Dance Academy students on a USA tour. The night will get underway with a BBQ and bar, and bingo will be played in tables of 7 from about 8:00pm. Naturally, all guests at this adults-only licensed event are encouraged to dress in their very best bogan gear. Tickets are $30 - which includes a grazing platter on each table - and everyone is welcome. Tickets can be obtained in advance from CTC Mechanical or Andersson's Fruit Market in Kingaroy, or at the door tonight. October 29 Sunday Golf - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town will be holding the 2017 Sunshine Coast and South Burnett Men's Amateur Championships today. This is an 18-hole single stroke event, and tee-offs will occur from 7:00am to 8:30am. and a second round from 10:45am to 12:15pm. Green fees are $15 per player. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4162-1720. Lee Kernaghan - Kingaroy Popular country performer Lee Kernaghan will be appearing in concert at Kingaroy Town Hall as part of his "Boys From The Bush" 25th Anniversary Tour, along with Tasmanian country rock band The Wolfe Brothers. The concert will start at 6:30pm and tickets are $65.30 for adults and $43.90 for young people under 16. They can be booked online. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389 Kingaroy Red Ants AGM The Kingaroy Red Ants rugby league club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at their club house at T.J. O'Neill Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 11:00am. All interested people are welcome to attend. Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Australian Model Flying Day - Booie The Kingaroy Aeromodellers Society will be holding an Australian Model Flying Day at the KAMS flying field at 844 Booie-Crawford Road, Booie from 8:30am (when the day will kick off with a club pilots breakfast, followed by official speeches at 10:00am) until late this afternoon. KAMS members fly model aeroplanes of all types, and today's annual get-together draws fellow modellers from all over south-east Queensland. It's also a great opportunity for locals to come try the sport as well. Admission is free, and there'll be a sausage sizzle and soft drinks on sale if you get peckish. More details? Phone John on 0408-879-286, Neil on 0418-987-422 or Darryl on 0409-623-310. Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Tuscan Feast - Moffatdale Moffatdale Ridge Winery on Barambah Road at Moffatdale will be holding one of their monthly Tuscan Feasts from 12:00 noon today. Guests usually need to book well ahead to secure seats at these popular lunches, but 10 seats became available on October 23 and you can secure one if you act quickly. The lunch costs $35 per head, which includes a full four course feast plus entertainment by Fortunate Isgro. To book, phone Moffatdale Ridge on (07) 4168-4797. Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 South Burnett Orchid Society - Kingaroy The South Burnett Orchid Society will be holding their regular monthly meeting at CTC's rooms at the South Burnett Youth Park in Somerset Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm to around 3:30pm this afternoon. The Society exists for orchid enthusiasts of all skill levels and meets on the last Sunday of every month except December. New members and visitors are always very welcome. More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4168-1695 (ahrs), Gary on (07) 4162-8404 (ahrs) or Linda on 0429-634-637 Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Tablelands Markets The Tablelands Hall Committee will be holding their popular 5th Sunday Market Day at Tablelands Hall from 6:30am to around 2:00pm today. These markets are only held a few times a year and are becoming quite a crowd-pleaser with a lots of stalls offering everything from fresh produce through to coffee and tea, cakes and baked goods, plants and bric-a-brac. There'll also be a great steak sandwiches and hot chips on offer; a raffle; background music; and fun competitions for adults and children. New stallholders are also very welcome and you can obtain more information about how to take part by phoning Joan on (07) 4168-6116. October 30 Proston Scout Group Meeting The Proston Scout troop will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at their Railway Park den in Rodney Street from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight. Monday Night Line Dancing - Proston Line dancing classes will be held at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston tonight. A beginners class will run at 5:00pm and an advanced class at 6:30pm. Class fees are $5 per head and everyone is welcome! Cooinda Craft Group - Kingaroy The Cooinda Craft Group will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:30pm today. Members of the group pursue a variety of crafts and newcomers are always welcome. Sing Australia Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Graham House Community Kitchen - Murgon The Graham House Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Graham House Community Centre in Taylor Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon this morning. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Note: The Community Kitchen meets every Monday during school terms. Motorcycle Tourism Meeting - Wooroolin The South Burnett Motorcycle Tourism committee will be holding a meeting at the Wooroolin Hotel this evening, kicking off with dinner at 6:00pm before the meeting gets underway at 7:00pm. New members are very welcome. Murgon SES Training Night The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. Wondai SES Meeting The Wondai SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at their shed in McCord Street, Wondai from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Anyone from the Wondai and Tingoora areas who's interested in joining the SES or just finding out more about what's involved is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Dean on (0409) 480-553 Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Ken Baines Morning Tea - Kingaroy Centacare South Burnett will be holding their monthly Ken Baines Memorial Morning Tea at the Biscuit Tin at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning. Everyone is welcome for a relaxed cuppa and chat - and you can bring a friend if you like! More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439. October 31 Tuesday Night Dance Class - Kumbia Dance classes will be held at the Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228- 882. Free Sewing Workshop - Nanango Want to know how to use your sewing machine? How to repair garments? Make some simple items? Follow a pattern? If you're into sewing or want to be, then come along to a free sewing workshop being held in the meeting room behind Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Church at 16 Alfred Street, Nanango between 9:00am and 2:00pm today. Bring along your sewing machine and accessories (if you have them - if not, let the organisers know when you register) plus pins, scissors, a tape measure, a picker, a pen and notebook, and your lunch. Women and men are both welcome. More details? Phone Patricia on 0408-762-973. Pink Ladies - Kingaroy A display of "Pink Ladies" will be set up in the Kingaroy Town Hall forecourt in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer in the local community. The public are invited to attend, and you can read more about this event on our website. Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Halloween At The Shed - Nanango Tonight is Halloween, and a special "Halloween Trick or Treat" night will be held at The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm tonight. Bring the kids down in Halloween costumes (not compulsory) to see The Shed's graveyard tricks and collect some great treats around 7:30pm including ice blocks, lollipops, lolly bags, fairy floss and water, plus a sausage sizzle. Tonight's spooky gathering is sponsored by Nanango's Heritage Community Branch, Nanango Real Estate, Alisellou Designs and Friends Of The Shed, and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Tuesday Morning Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. Nanango Scout Club Meeting The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682 Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363. 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 meeting 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. Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755. Zumba Class - Kingaroy A Zumba fitness class run by Ange George will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. Classes are held at the same time and place every Tuesday and Thursday. Class fees apply.