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102nd Annual Wondai Show

The first day of the two-day 102nd Wondai Show will run at the Wondai Showgrounds in Baynes Street today, and the gates will open at the open at 8:00am for a Championship Dog Show attracting more than 200 entrants this year. Judges will begin assessing pavilion entries at 9:00am (not open to the public) and at 5:00pm there'll be competitions for Stud Beef Young Judges, Paraders and Schools in the main ring, along with a BBQ operating in the cattle area. Admission to today's Show is $10 for adults or $6 for pensioners and high school students, and everyone is welcome!

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 10:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be four 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.

Kingaroy State High School Flair Concert

Kingaroy State High School's annual Flair Concert to raise funds for the school's chaplaincy program will be held at the Kingaroy Performing Arts Centre at the end of Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. The concert showcases the talents of KSHS students and staff and it's always a great night out. Doors will open at 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start, and tickets to the two-hour show are just $6 for an individual or $20 for a family of four (2 adults and 2 children). There'll also be a cent auction and a 100 board, and the KPAC canteen will be open for food and other refreshments. Tickets can be booked online (sign-up required) or purchased at the door tonight. Everyone is welcome!

Friday Afternoon Scroungers - Nanango

The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street will be holding their regular Friday Afternoon Scroungers matches at 4:00pm today. A $5 match fee applies and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363

Black Coffee - Nanango

SOLD OUT: The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the debut performance of their latest production "Black Coffee" at the Nanango Playhouse in Elk Street, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight (doors open at 7:00pm). Black Coffee is a three-act murder mystery by Agatha Christie with her famous creation Hercule Poirot as the central character, and audiences can expect a rollicking good show. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for concessions, and they can be bought at the Nanango Visitor Information Centre in Henry Street or by phoning (07) 4189-9446. If not already sold out, some may also be available at the door tonight. Note: A matinee performance will be held at 3:00pm tomorrow, and two final evening performances will be held next weekend, September 6-7.

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.

Chocolate Cuisine Night - Nanango

Here's something different! Nanango RSL will be holding a Chocolate Cuisine Night from 5:30pm until around 10:00pm tonight. The club's bistro will be offering a choice of chocolate-accented Dark Stout Beef Stew served with mash or Lamb Shank with a chocolate port and rosemary jus, served on a bed of mash for mains; and a dessert plate of five chocolate-laden masterpieces to follow this. Tickets are $15.95 for a main course, and a full dessert tasting plate is $25. Bookings are highly advisable and you can make one by phoning the RSL on (07) 4163-1375.

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. More details from the club on (07) 4168-9367.

Heritage House Dinner - Yarraman

Heritage House at 26 Millar Street in Yarraman will be holding their monthly dinner at 6:00pm this evening. Heritage House's monthly dinners are always an inexpensive fun night out with great entertainment, but to help plan the catering you'll need to phone (07) 4163-8111 to make a booking. Everyone is welcome!

Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group

The 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.

Tucker & Chop - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett entertainers Tucker & Chop will be performing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

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.

Sax & The Single Girl - Nanango

The Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango will be celebrating the launch of their new kitchen and their dinner menu this week with Anne Bavin's "Sax & The Single Girl" for the evening's entertainment. The music starts at 5:30pm and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Beau at the hotel on (07) 4163-1287.

Zone Duo & DJdirex - Kingaroy

Party band Zone Duo will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to around 9:30pm, tonight, after which DJdirex will be firing up the dance floor until late. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380.

Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango

Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price to people facing financial difficulties.

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm 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 Joan on (0427) 496-684 or Ruth on (0447) 812-789. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact Joanne or Ruth about this too, or visit the website.