Pancake Tuesday - Kingaroy & Yarraman
Today is Shrove Tuesday (probably now better known as International Pancake Day) and it heralds the beginning of fasting in Lent. According to historians Pancake Day had is origins in medieval times when feasts of pancakes were held to use up supplies of fat, butter and eggs because these foods were forbidden during Lent. In Kingaroy, the Anglican Ladies Guild will be holding their traditional Pancake Day celebration from 9:30am onwards this morning at the church hall in Alford Street. Admission is a slim $2 and there'll be a morning tea, a lucky door prize, a raffle, pancake tossing, entertainment and a bring and buy stall, along with a special prize for the "best fridge magnet" (so bring along your favourite). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Father Tony on (0439) 876-110. (PS: You can see what last year's Kingaroy Pancake Day was like on our website). Yarraman will also be holding Pancake Day celebrations at Heritage House in Millar Street between 9:00am and 12:00 noon this morning. Everyone is welcome! More details from Heritage House on (07) 4163-8111.
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.
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.
Free Community Dinner - Kingaroy
- A free Comunity Dinner will be held on the lawn of the Uniting Church at the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm this evening. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association and is for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough (for whatever reason).
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.
Elgin Vale QCWA Meeting
- The Elgin Vale branch of the QCWA will be holding their monthly meeting at the Elgin Vale QCWA Rooms at the corner of Manumbar Raod and Porters Road, Nanango from 10:30am to around 12:30pm today. New members are always very welcome!
Maidenwell QCWA Meeting
- The Maidenwell branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Maidenwell Hall Supper Room from 8:45am this morning (when things will kick off with a welcoming cuppa) through until this afternoon. The branch meeting itself will commence at 9:30am and all ladies in the Maidenwell and Bunya Mountains areas are very welcome to come along and meet the other branch members! You can obtain more details by phoning Glenda on (07) 4164 6137 or by emailing her.
Kumbia QCWA Meeting
- The Kumbia QCWA will be holding their regular first Tuesday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street. The meeting will start with a cuppa at 9:30am before getting down to business at 10:00am. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Lil on (07) 4164-4218 or Mollie on (07) 4164-4191.
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.
Kingaroy Writers Association Meeting
- The Kingaroy Writers' Association will be meeting between 9:30am and 12:30pm this morning at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Alford and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy. Members meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month to share their work with other members and take part in writing and word exercises. Membership is $5 per annum and meetings are $2 to cover tea and coffee (bring a plate for a shared morning tea experience). New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Angela on (07) 4169-0848 or 0438-829-158
Diabetes Prevention Program - Kingaroy
- The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be running the 2nd week of a four 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.
Lift For Life Session - Blackbutt
The South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program will be holding a gold coin donation "Lift For Life" strength training program at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 1:00pm to 2:00pm this afternoon. This new program - which offers a six-month, low cost course in strength training for people of all ages and fitness levels - will help prevent and/or manage Type 2 diabetes and other chronic health conditions. Lift For Life sessions are held twice-weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays and if you plan to attend you should bring comfortable shoes, a towel, a water bottle and (if applicable) medication. More details? Phone Kirsty on 0401-606-170.
Heartmoves Exercise Session - Blackbutt
- A gold coin donation Heartmoves exercise session led by a qualified instructor will be held at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt between 2:00pm and 3:00pm this afternoon. The Heartmoves exercise program is jointly sponsored by the Heart Foundation and the South Burnett Regional Council's Healthy Communities program. It's designed for people who haven't done exercise in awhile, and it lets you exercise at your own pace in a supportive environment. Everyone is welcome. You can obtain more details by phoning Kirsty on 0401-606-170.
Wine & Food In The Park Festival Committee Meeting - Kingaroy
- The Wine & Food In The Park Festival committee will be meeting at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street in Kingaroy at 5:30pm this evening to finalise plans for this year's Festival (which will be held at Memorial Park in Kingaroy this Saturday, March 8). All interested people are very welcome to attend. More details? Phone Dafyd on (07) 4162-3899.
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.
