National Apology Day - Cherbourg
- The Ration Shed Museum and the Cherbourg Community Health Centre will be jointly hosting a National Apology Commemoration at the Museum in Barambah Avenue, Chebourg rom 11:00am until around 1:30pm today. The event will begin with a Welcome to Country and a performance by the Barambah Dancers, followed by a short film ("The Early Days") about the establishment of Cherbourg. This, in turn, will be followed by a brief open mic session where people will be invited to talk about what Kevin Rudd's National Apology to Australia's indigenous peoples in 2008 meant to them as Australians. After this, the Ration Shed's newest book "On The Banks Of The Barambah" will be officially launched, and then there'll be a finger food lunch. Everyone is welcome, but for catering purposes an RSVP to (07) 4169-5753 would be greatly appreciated.
Tuesday Night Darts - Kingaroy
The South Burnett Darts Association will be holding their regular Tuesday night darts competition from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at their premises at Shed 1, 18 Stolzenberg Road in Kingaroy. A $6 playing fee applies, but there's also a fully liocensed bar and raffles too. New players are always welcome - the club caters for all skill levels from novice to expert - and you can obtain more details by phoning Kurt on (0403) 400-771 (after 5:00pm) or Bianca on (0431) 954-023.
Indoor Bowls Night - Nanango
- The Nanango Indoor Bowls Association will be holding their regular weekly indoor bowls matches at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango at 7:30pm this evening. New players are always very welcome. More details? Phone Keith on (07) 4163-1522 or Denise on (07) 4163-2263
Country Crafters Meeting - Blackbutt
- The Blackbutt Country Crafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 2:00pm today. The group caters for people interested in crafts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone June on (07) 4170-0054 or Roslyn on (07) 4163-0682.
Tuesday Afternoon Card & Board Games - Wondai
- Tuesday afternoon card and board games will be played at The Studio at the rear of the Wondai Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai from 1:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. Some board games are available but you're welcome to bring your own too, if you like. You should also BYO afternoon tea, but otherwise admission is free and everyone is welcome. More details from the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926.
Murgon Mustangs Training Night
- The Murgon Mustangs senior team will be holding their regular Tuesday night trainiong session on the main oval of the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon at 6:00pm this evening.
Tuesday Night Tennis - Nanango
- The Nanango & District Tennis Association willn be holding their regular Tuesday night fixtures at the Nanango Tennis Courts in Brisbane Street, Nanango at 7:00pm tonight. New players are always welcome. More details? Phone Leann on (07) 4163-1664.
Swimming For Fitness - Blackbutt
- The South Burnett Regional Council's new Swimming For Fitness program (for adults) will be held between 10:00am and 11:00am this morning at the Blackbutt Swimming Pool at the corner of Sutton and Margaret Streets, Blackbutt. This program is run by a local swimming coach and is open to adults of all fitness and ability levels. It aims to teach new ways to become physically active and how to stay active for life. If you're coming along, bring your swimming togs, a towel, sun protection and (if applicable) medication. Session fees are $5 if you're in full-time employment, or $2.50 if you're not. More details? Phone Pam Hinton at the Council on (07) 4189-9444 or email her.
Tuesday 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.
Blackbutt Singers Practice Morning - Yarraman
- The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 9:30am today. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Maree on (07) 4163-0581
South Burnett Chorale Practice Night - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday night practice meeting at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 9:30pm this evening. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Di on (07) 4162-1647
Men's Shed - Kingaroy
- The Kingaroy Men's Shed will be open from 9:00am to 12:00 noon and 2:00pm to 4:00pm today behind the Salvation Army's headquarters at 44 Alford Street in Kingaroy. The shed is open to all men who'd enjoy the companionship of other men while undertaking woodwork, metalwork or similar projects or who'd just enjoy a chat. More details? Phone the Salvos on (07) 4162-5246.
Proston SES Social Club
- The Proston SES Social Club will be holding their regular 4th Tuesday of the month social at 6:30pm this evening. The group gets together for chats, fun, nibbles and drinks and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on (0437) 827-433 or (07) 4168-9482
Social Dance - Kingaroy
- A social dance featuring Old Time and New Vogue styles will be held at the CWA Hall in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy between 6:00pm and 9:00pm this evening. Admission is $5, which includes tea and a light supper. More details? Phone Derrick on (07) 4163-6294.
Narcotics Anonymous - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett branch of Narcotics Anonymous wil be holding its regulat weekly meeting at 48 Alford Street in Kingaroy from 7:30pm to 8:30pm tonight. Narcotics Anonymous is a nonprofit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. NA members are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. There is only one requirement for membership, the desire to stop using. More details? Phone 0432-346-090.
South Burnett Woodcrafters Meeting - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Woodcrafters will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at their clubhouse, which is located behind the Kingaroy Visitor Information Centre in Haly Street. from 8:00am to around mid-day today. The group is for woodworking enthusiasts and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Lee on (0427) 720-839 or Dick on (0432) 893-050 or visit the website.
Diabetes Prevention Program - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be starting a 4 week Diabetes Prevention Program in Kingaroy today. Over 4 workshops, participants will learn practical solutions for reducing their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes through physical acivity and healthy eating habits. The program will run from 10:00am to 11:30am and again from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at the Centacare South Burnett Biscuit Tin at 15 Albert Street in Kingaroy, and it's completely free. However, places are limited. You can reserve one and/or find out more information by phoning Berneice at RHealth on (07) 4162-5230.
