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Witness For The Prosecution - Nanango

The Nanango Theatre Company will presenting their debut performance of Agatha Christie's gripping courtroom drama "Witness For The Prosecution" at their playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:00pm tonight. Tickets to see this three hour show are $25 for adults (or $20 for concessions and NTC members) and they can be booked online. Note: Five further performances will be held tomorrow and next Friday and Saturday, including matinee performances on both Saturdays.

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

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.

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 Spit Roast With Amos - Cooyar

To kick off this weekend's Cooyar Bike Ride, the Cooyar Hotel on the New England Highway will be running a $25 per head spit roast dinner and dessert (from 6:00pm to 8:00pm) tonight, along with live music from popular South Burnett entertainer Amos Pellas (who'll be playing in the Outback Bar from 6:00pm to 10:00pm). There'll also be a free courtesy bus running between the hotel and Cooyar's Showgrounds, plus $1 a ticket meat tray raffles (tickets from 5:00pm, draws at 7:00pm). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4692-6220

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.

Yarraman Wild Horse Campdraft

The first day of the Yarraman Wild Horse Campdraft will be held at the Yarraman Showgrounds on the New England Highway south-west of town from 12:00 noon today, when the action will get underway with the first round of the Open Draft. A bar, canteen and coffee van will be running in the grounds and unpowered campsites are also available onsite if you want to stay over. Admission is free for spectators, and the draft will conclude on Sunday.

Commercial Hotel Grand Reopening - Kingaroy

The Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy will be taking the wraps off its recent $3 million refurbishment tonight, and celebrating with live music from the Matty Clarke Band at 8:00pm, along with food and drink specials, and plenty of games with prizes up for grabs. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380

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.

Tucker & Chop - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett duo Tucker & Chop will be performing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight. The hotel's bistro will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone the Carrollee on (07) 4162-1055.

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

Bookarama Preview Evening - Kingaroy

St John's Lutheran School P&F will be running a VIP Preview Night for this weekend's Bookarama from 6:00pm to 7:00pm tonight at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy. For $10, guests can get to browse all the all the books, vinyl albums, CDs and other goodies that will go on sale at this year's Bookarama while enjoying a complimentary drink on arrival and some nibbles. Only 100 tickets will be sold, and they can be booked online

Chris Munro - Murgon

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

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.

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.

Junior Rugby League - Cherbourg

The South Burnett's junior rugby league season will kick off today at Jack O'Chin Oval in Broadway Street, Cherbourg. The U14s teams from Murgon and Wondai will play the first match of the day at 5:30pm, and this will be followed by a second U14s clash between Cherbourg and Kingaroy at 6:30pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome.

Friday Night Karaoke - Wondai

The Cecil Hotel in Mackenzie Street, Wondai will be running a Karaoke Night from 7:00pm until late this evening. The hotel's kitchen will also be open for dinner or snacks. More details? Phone the Cecil on (07) 4137-7716.

Friday Night Soccer - Kingaroy

Round 1 games in the South Burnett's 2024 senior soccer season will continue tonight when Kingaroy East Women play Kingaroy West Women at Tom Alford Oval at the end of Oliver Bond Street in Kingaroy at 6:15pm. This will be followed by a second match between Nanango Men Blue and Kingaroy Wests at 7:45pm. A canteen will be operating at the grounds and spectators are very welcome.

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.