Fitness Classes - Durong
The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be running fitness classes in Durong today (and every Wednesday until November 20). Between 9:00am and 10:00am instructor Lynnelle Seiler will be running a Stretch Class at the Old Boondooma School; and from 10:30am to 11:30am she'll be running a Tai Chi For Health class at Durong Hall. If you'd like to come along to either class, you should wear joggers and comfortable clothing suitable for exercise; bring a water bottle, mat or towel; and medication (if applicable). The cost of each class is a gold coin donation and the classes are suitable for all fitness levels. More details? Phone Lynnelle on (07) 4168-0208 or email her.
Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Timbertown Woodworkers Group will be holding their regular Wednesday meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:00am until around 4:00pm today. New members who are interested in learning woodwork are always welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Marcia on (07) 4170-0389
Kingaroy Lions Club Dinner Meeting
The Kingaroy Lions Club will be holding their bi-monthly Dinner Meeting at the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy (opposite McDonalds) from 6:30pm onwards tonight. The Kingaroy Lions are involved in a very wide range of community activities in Kingaroy and surrounding areas all year round and anyone who's interested in joining a Lions Club (or simply socialising and seeing how Lions operate) is very welcome to come along! Kingaroy Lions Club dinners are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month, and you can obtain more information by phoning Neil on (07) 4162-3742 or by emailing him.
Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with $800 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404
Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy will be hosting Wednesday night poker games this evening. Registration starts at 6:30pm and the first cards are dealt at 7:00pm. There are $150 in prizes to be won. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.
Nanango Blue Light Open Night
- The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their regular Wednesday Open Night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Young people are welcome to come along for skating lessons, homework help (during school term), games and access to the computer room. Entry is $2. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4163-1211.
Wednesday Wipe-Outs Ten Pin Bowling - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Lively 50s&60s Social Group will be resuming their weekly Wednesday Wipe-Outs 10-Pin Bowling Morning at the Kingaroy Ten Pin Bowling Alley at 4 Irvins Street from 9:15am this morning (bowling starts at 9:30am sharp). The cost is $15.60 for three games plus a $2.00 fee that will be used towards prize monies and trophies which will be handed out out at the end of the season. Everyone aged 50 to 69 is welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Carmel on (07) 4164-2253.
Wednesday Morning Zumba - Nanango
- Zumba dance fitness classes will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango at 9:00am this evening. The class fee is $5 and everyone is welcome.
Karaoke Practice Night - Wondai
- Love2Sing will be meeting at The Studio (the small building behind the Wondai Regional Art Galley on the roundabout at Wondai) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening for a Karaoke Practice Night. This informal group allows karaoke singers to practice their songs, share tips and learn in a supportive environment. Entry is just a gold coin donation to cover the cost of electricity (which is given to the Gallery) and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or Geoff on (0468) 694-438.
Wednesday Night Zumba - Wondai
- Basic Zumba exercise classes will be held at Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street at 6:00pm tonight. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Shirley on (0408) 598-505.
Book Launch - Kingaroy
Dr Judith Grimes will be launching her new book "Jacob Goode And His Burnett Inn" for Kingaroy audiences at the Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 10:00am this morning. The new book chronicles the fascinating and often eccentric life of one of Nanango's major historical figures, and you can read more about it on our website. All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone the Kingaroy Library on (07) 4189-9256.
Summer Soccer 7s - Kingaroy
- South Burnett Football's second annual Summer Soccer 7's competition will hold its second weekly match at Tom Alford Oval in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening. The competition - which has both a social series and a competitive series - is designed to help soccer players keep fit during the off season and also have fun with the game they love. Its open to beginners and retired players as well as current players between the ages of 15 and 60, and both men and women can take part. The 9-week competition will run on Wednesdays through to December 11. More details? Phone Mick North on (07) 4162-3333 or Thomas Carroll on (0419) 775-928.
Indoor Bowls & Cards Day - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. For more details phone (07) 4163-6191.
South Burnett Pantry Charity Dinner RSVP Deadline
- Today is the last day you can book tickets for the South Burnett Pantry Charity Dinner which will be held at the Belltower Restaurant in Booie on November 1st (see entry that day for all details).
Alcoholics Anonymous - Wondai
- Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experiences, strengths and hopes with each other to help solve their common problems 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 AA membership, and AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organization or institution. AA Murgon meets in Wondai at the Lutheran Hall at 39 Edward Street every Wednesday at 7:30pm. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9715 or (0407) 150-216.
Kingaroy SES Training Night
- The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) at 7:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome.
Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group AGM - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Concerned Citizens Group (KCCG) will be holding their Annual General Meeting at Kingaroy RSL at 7:00pm tonight. Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington will be a special guest at the meeting, and will be providing briefings about Cougar Energy’s Kingaroy UCG operations and the State Government’s Strategic Cropping Land Framework. All interested people are welcome to attend.
Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the Artie Kerr Centre (right next to the Dept. of Transport) in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed). More details? Phone Sandi on (0403) 838-347
Yarraman Community Council Special Meeting
- The Yarraman Community Council will be holding a special meeting at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 5:30pm this evening. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a caretaker committee until the group holds its Annual General Meeting in January 2014. All interested people are encouraged to attend.
Positive Partnerships Workshop - Kingaroy
- The first day of a free, two-day Positive Partnerships Workshop will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 4:30pm today. The workshop is designed for the parents and carers of children with autism, and you can obtain more information by phoning the workshop info line on 1300-881-971.
