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Blackbutt History Morning & Book Launch

The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will be holding a History Morning from 9:30am to around 12:00 noon today at the Roy Emerson Museum at the end of Hart Street, Blackbutt (opposite the skate park). This month's get-together will host a talk from guest speaker Bill Turner, who attended Sunday school at the Salvation Army Church and has spent 35 years involved with the Blackbutt Anglican Church and has many stories to share. BDTHA researchers Christine and Auriel have gathered information about the town's churches into a new book, and this will also be launched this morning. Everyone with an interest in history - particularly Timbertowns and district history - or the BDTHA's magnificent Blackbutt trailhead gardens and buildings is very welcome, and morning tea will be available for just $2. More details? Phone the Museum on (07) 4163-0146, send them an email or visit their Facebook page.

Menopause The Musical - Kingaroy

The side-splitting New York comedy Menopause The Musical will be performed at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 7:30pm this evening. The show is a celebration for women who are on the brink of - or in the middle of - "The Change", and it's set to classic tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Tickets to the show are $69.90 and they can be booked online

Cuppa & Chat Group - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439.

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple jackpots on offer, along with book games and raffles, and proceeds will go to help local good causes. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.

Kingaroy QCWA Meeting

The Kingaroy QCWA will be holding its monthly meeting at its rooms in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (just next to the RSL) from 9:30am this morning. All women are welcome to join the branch - you don't need to be able to cook or sew - and if you join today they'll throw in 3 months membership for free. The QCWA are a fun bunch of girls and they will happily teach you any craft or skill you want to learn. All women are welcome! More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094.

Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango

The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm 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 tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677.

Line Dancing - Yarraman

Weekly line dancing classes will be held the Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 9:00am to noon this morning. Class fees are $5 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone 0422-889-530.

Friday Night Darts

The Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango will be running its regular weekly practice night from 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-2255.

South Burnett Autism Support Group

The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its second Friday of the month meeting at the Salvation Army Hall at 107 Kingaroy St, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening (child care is available for a small fee). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Jenny after hours on (07) 4164-1107.

Friday Social Golf - Proston

The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Summer Paradise Disco - Proston

A Summer Paradise Disco for young people aged 16 or less will be held at Proston Town Hall in Rodney Street, Proston from 6:30pm to 8:30pm tonight. Music will be supplied by DJ Ash-Droid and there'll be soft drinks and snacks on sale as well. Admission is $5 per child and parents are welcome to stay and help supervise.

Barefoot Bowls - Nanango

The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be starting up Friday Night Barefoot Bowls this evening. Names need to be in by 6:00pm for the start of play at 6:30pm, and players should bring cash because there's no EFTPOS at the club. Everyone is welcome - including brand new players - and you can get more information by phoning (07) 4163-3363.

Prep Orientation Day - Tanduringie

Tanduringie State School will be holding a Preop Orientation Day today for parents who are thinking of enrolling their child at the school for Prep in 2014. You can get more details by phoning the school on (07) 4164-6146. Note: Two similar days will be held on November 17th and 24th.

Chris Wenner - Kingaroy

Country rock entertainer Chris Wenner will be performing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1055.

Ladies Social Golf - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Golf Club on the Wide Bay Highway south-east of Kilkivan's CBD will be running a Friday Ladies Golf session this morning. Tee-off time is 8:30am and course fees are $20 for 18 boles. All women are welcome. More details? Phone Ann on 0487-900-601.

Karaoke With Clowry - Murgon

Karaoke With Clowry will be running at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free and the club's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. A small dancing fee applies and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

Never 2 Old To Rock & Roll - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Bush Camping and Caravan Park at 577 Rossmore Road, Kilkivan will be hosting the first day of a two-day Rock & Roll dance weekend today. The event will feature rock and roll, rockabilly and swing dance classes during the day and a night-time dance featuring two live bands from 6:00pm to 11:00pm on a smooth concrete undercover dance floor. Unpowered campsite fees for the full two days are $55 per person, or $30 for Friday only. Tickets need to be booked online and you can get more details by contacting the park on (07) 5484-1340.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

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. AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Murgon every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 MacAlister Street, and members who can't make it in person can join in the meeting online via Zoom. For more information (or help with a Zoom connection) phone 0427-137-140.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.