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Friday Morning Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Foam Party - Kingaroy

CTC Youth Services will be hosting a Foam Party at the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight to mark Youth Week. DJ Jamez Brown will be spinning the platters and there's no admission.

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.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon today. A $5 dancing fee applies (which includes morning tea) and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

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.

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.

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - 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.

Elders, Grannies & Aunties Craft Group

The Elders, Grannies & Aunties Craft Group will be meeting at the Gundoo Early Years Place at 8 Fisher Street, Cherbourg from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. The group, which meets every Friday morning, is free to join and morning tea will be provided. Transport is also available if needed - phone (07) 4168-2832

End Of 2023-24 Pool Season

The South Burnett's 2023-24 pool season will end today, and Council swimming pools in Kingaroy, Wondai and Murgon will close until mid-September for their annual winter break. However, the South Burnett Aquatic Centre in Nanango - which has a heated pool - will remain open throughout the colder months if you fancy a swim.

Musical Afternoon - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting a musical afternoon at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 1:00pm to 3:00pm today with Fran and Gavin on keyboards and vocals singing favourites from the past. Admission is just $5 - which includes afternoon tea - and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6191.

Chris Wenner - Kingaroy

Country rock entertainer Chris Wenner will be performing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone (07) 4162-1055.

115th Annual Nanango Show

The first day of the two-day 115th Annual Nanango Show will get underway at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street at 8:00am this morning with the judging of Show Harness classes. This will be followed at noon with judging of local and district horse classes, and then a Working Horse Challenge at 3:00pm before the Young Judges and Handlers competitions at 4:00pm. Meanwhile, judges will assess and grade the pavilion entries during the course of the day. The Show's main public day is tomorrow, when the action will get underway at 7:00am and run through until late tomorrow night.

Karaoke With Kelly - Murgon

Karaoke With Kelly will be running in the Diggers Room 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.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their building at 5-23 Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The Men's Shed is open every day (except Sundays) and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone the Men's Shed on 0477-235-429

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.

Cuppa And Chat Group

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

Magic Men - Yarraman

The Royal Hotel in Toomey Street, Yarraman will be hosting a women's-only night with the Magic Men troupe from 7:30pm until late this evening. Tickets range from $53.24 per head to $99.72 (including the booking fee) and can be booked online. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-8219.

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.

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.