Kingaroy Christmas Carnival
The annual Kingaroy Christmas Carnival will be held tonight at the junction of Haly and Kingaroy Streets in Kingaroy. The Carnival will get underway at 5:00pm and run until 9:00pm. All rides are $2 (except the dodgems). Santa will arrive at the bank corner about 6:15pm and then sit in his Santa Chair for photos with the children. All the usual carnival fun will be happening, including food and craft stalls, a chocolate wheel and a wheelbarrow raffle (drawn at 8:30pm). Live music and entertainment will be in O'Neill Square from about 6:30pm. There'll also be a free animal farm for young and old, plus pony rides. More info? Phone Will 0408-644-460, Tina 0417-010-292 or Craig 0417-808-296 .
Kumbia Progress Association Meeting
- The Kumbia Progress Association will be holding its 2nd Thursday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm tonight, preceded by an optional dinner at the Kumbia Hotel at 6:15pm. The KPA is a relaxed, happy and informal small group and all interested people are very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Secretary Rita on (07) 4164-4130 (a/hrs).
Mayor's Community Christmas Lunch RSVP Deadline
- Today is the lat day you can RSVP to attend next Thursday's Mayor's Community Christmas Lunch being held at Kingaroy Town Hall (see entry tha day for all details).
Thursday Evening Trivia - Nanango
- The Nanango RSL will be holding its popular Thursday Evening Trivia from 6:30pm tonight. There's lots of fun to be had, along with the chance to win $500 in prizes. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the RSL: (07) 4163-1375.
Thursday Farmers Markets - Kingaroy
Growing The Burnett will be holding their Mid-Week Markets in Kingaroy today. The markets feature fresh food and crafts produced exclusively in the South Burnett, and are held in O'Neill Square in Haly Street, Kingaroy between 1:00pm and 6:30pm. You can read more about them on our website. Note: If you'd like to book a stall, phone Brian on (0417) 756-528. You can also find out more information on Growing The Burnett's Facebook page
Women's Shed - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Women's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 3:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all women who'd enjoy the companionship of other women while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246.
Thursday Night Karate - Nanango
Ko Tora Kai Karate Do will be running its regular Thursday night karate classes at the CWA Hall in Fitzroy Street, Nanango (opposite Foodworks) from 6:00pm to 7:30pm this evening. The classes teach karate and self-defense for children, adults and families. The first class is free and if you decide to join, fees are $7 per class thereafter (discounts apply for families). Every level of fitness is catered for too. More details? Phone Kathryn on 0431-744-617 or send her an email
St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon
- St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be holding bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works.
Thursday Evening Zumba - Kingaroy
- Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy between 6:00pm and 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply. More details? Phone Angie on 0402-551-147.
Country Music Night - Nanango
- An informal Country Music Night will be held at the Nanango Uniting Church in Gipps Street at 7:30pm tonight. The get-together is open to both spectators and performers, and the $2 entry fee includes supper. Everyone is welcome!
Tai Chi For Health - Kingaroy
- Kingaroy's "Tai Chi For Health" classes will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets this morning. The Intermediate Class will run from 9:00am to 10:00am, and it will be followed by the Beginners Group between 10:15am and 11:15am. The two groups meet weekly at the same time and place (except for school holidays). More details? Phone June on 0419-026-760 or Jan on 0434-891-600.
Ulysses Club Thursday Breakfast Ride - Kingaroy
The Ulysses Club (motto: "Grow Old Disgracefully") will be holding their regular Thursday morning Breakfast Ride today, departing from the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Youngman and Haly Streets at 8:00am for a ride to breakfast in a cafe (the cafe varies from one week to the next). Visitors and prospective new members are very welcome!
Proston SES Training Night
- The Proston SES group will be meeting at their shed at the corner of Collingwood and Nelson Streets in Proston at 6:30pm this evening for their regular weekly training night. New members are very welcome!
Thursday Morning Social Bowls - Wondai
- The Wondai Country Club on the Bunya Highway at Wondai will be holding social bowls games from 9:30am this morning. Green fees are $10 per player and everyone is welcome. More details? Contact Hazel on (07) 4168-5420.
Thursday Evening Zumba - Yarraman
- Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Over 50s Hall in Emmert Street, Yarraman between 6:00pm and 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply. More details? Phone Leisa on (0438) 304-961.
Thursday Afternoon Karate - Murgon
- Shorinjiryu Karate classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall at 31 Taylor Street, Murgon at 5:15pm this evening. Classes are $6 for all young people up to 18, and $7 for adults. New students are always welcome! More details? Phone Leanne on (07) 4169-5930 or (0438) 684-705 or email her.
Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango
- Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rick on (0448) 527-448.
Social Tennis - Proston
- Social tennis games will be held at the Proston Tennis Courts on Wondai Road, Proston at 7:00pm this evening. Court fees are $3 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Kyle on (07) 4168-9365 or ask at the Proston Newsagency.
Murgon RSL Bingo
- The Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon will be holding bingo games in the club's premises from 10:30am until around 12:30pm this morning. There's no admission fee, a $700 jackpot prize and new players are very welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.
Beginners Dance Lessons - Kingaroy
- Old Time and New Vogue beginners dance lessons will be held at the Kingaroy CWA Hall in Kingaroy Street (just next to the RSL) at 6:00pm sharp this evening. Dance fees are $5 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6294.
Yarraman Over 50s Club Meeting
- The Yarraman Over 50s Club will be holding their regular 2nd Thursday of the month meeting at Kitty Cook House in Yarraman at 9:00am this morning. New members are very welcome.
Kumbia Community Morning Tea
- The Kumbia Progress Association will be holding a Community Morning Tea at 10:00am this morning in the meeting room at the side of Kumbia's Anglican Church at 31-33 Brook Road. Everyone is welcome along to this free monthly gathering for residents who live in and around the Kumbia area for lots of laughs, delicious home baked goodies and entertainment.
Kingaroy Golf Club AGM
- The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of town will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the clubhouse at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Note: This meeting was originally planned for December 4, but had to be postponed a week due to unforseen circumstances.
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, organization or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747.
