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Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft

The first day of the three day Proston Golden Spurs Campdraft will kick off at the Proston Showgrounds on the Proston-Boondooma Road west of the CBD at 7:00am this morning. Today's events will begin with the first round of the Maiden, followed by a Reserve Open and then conclude with the finals of the Maiden later this afternoon. Competition will continue tomorrow with the first round of the Novice; then Mini, Junior and Juvenile drafts; and then the final of the Reserve Open. And on Sunday, the event will feature the first round of the Open, the final of the Novice, and then the 2nd round and finals of the Open, along with some children's events organised by the Proston Pony Club. The Spurs is always a big event and spectators are welcome to come and watch the action for free. There'll also be limited refreshments in the grounds, and plenty of extra parking available at the nearby Proston Golf Club, which will also be broadcasting this year's campdraft live. Note: This year's event was originally scheduled for March 19-21, but had to be postponed a month due to wet weather.

Kingaroy Show Dinner

The Kingaroy Show Dinner - a curtain raiser for the annual Kingaroy Show (May 1-2) - will be held at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street from 6:00pm this evening. A feature of the Show Dinner is the crowning of Kingaroy’s 2021 Miss Showgirl and Rural Ambassador, and it's always a fun night out. Tickets to the dinner are $30 and they can be booked by phoning Craig on 0408-880-927.

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 Community Connections 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.

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 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 dinner after 5:30pm (all with appropriate social distancing, of course). More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Friday Croquet - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 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.

Krazy Kathy's Karaoke - Yarraman

Krazy Kathy's Karaoke - featuring all the hits of the 1990s - will be running at the Royal Hotel in Toomey Street, Yarraman from 7:00pm until late tonight. Everyone is welcome, there's no admission and the pub's kitchen will be in operation as well. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-8219. Note: This event was originally scheduled for April 9, but was pushed back a week due to pandemic restrictions.

Sue & Geoff - Murgon

Popular South Burnett duo Sue Bradley and Geoff Grevell (aka The Stepping Stones) will be performing country, country rock, easy listening and line dancing tunes at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00pm until late tonight. Sue and Geoff only recently returned from a trip around the outback and tonight's show will be the first time locals have been able to see them in action for many months. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the club on (07) 4168-1819.

Alex The Frenchman - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainer Alex The Frenchman will be performing in the beer garden at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight. Everyone is welcome, there's no admission and the hotel's kitchen will running for dinner or snacks. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

Jeff Thomson - Kingaroy

Former lightning-fast bowler Jeff Thomson will be paying a visit to the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets at 5:00pm today to meet fans and sign autographs. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 22 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. The Pantry is a not-for-profit registered charity run by a Board of Management and staffed by volunteers, and it helps low income families, couples and singles stretch their shopping dollar further. The Pantry offers $40 pantry hampers that contain most of the food and personal cleaning items that most people need to get through part of the week (though you'll need to shop elsewhere for extras or special items). And anyone who's finding it hard to make ends meet is very welcome to make use of it. More details? Phone James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.