Free Multiple Sclerosis Information Session - Kingaroy
MS Queensland will be holding two completely free, identical information sessions in Kingaroy today for people suffering from MS (Multiple Sclerosis), their family and friends. The sessions will be held in the Taabinga Room at the DAFF facility at 214 Kingaroy-Cooyar Road south of Kingaroy. The first session will run from 10:00am to 12:30pm, and the second from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. Both sessions will be facilitated by Tim O'Maley, who'll provide an overview of MS, an update on current research and treatment and how to understand complex symptoms. He'll be followed by psychologist Aart Simons, who'll discuss the psychological impacts of MS; senior physiotherapist Joy Constantine, who'll talk about MS and exercise; and regional services coordinator Tasman Saywell, who'll talk about MS Queensland's services and support. To assist with catering an RSVP by Friday, 27 February would be grealy appreciated. You can make one by phoning (07) 5438-8960 or by emailing MS Queensland.
Graham House Community Garden - Murgon
The Graham House Community Garden group will be meeting at the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. Today's meeting will feature Brian Jarvis from Growing The Burnett as a special guest speaker. Brian will be speaking about Growing The Burnett and providing tips, strategies and design ideas for community gardens. Everyone is welcome, but to assist with catering an RSVP to Dot on (07) 4169-8400 by Tuesday, March 3 would be greatly appreciated.
Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts Group
- The Nanango Country Quilters And Crafts group meet every Wednesday at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango between 9:00am to 2:00pm. Members can get to pursue a wide variety of crafts at these informal gatherings and the $4 meeting fee includes morning tea (but BYO cup and lunch). There's also usually a raffle as well. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Andrea on (07) 4163-1607 or Tricia on (07) 4171-0124.
Nanango Men's Shed
- The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087
Timbertown Woodworkers Group Meeting
- The Timbertown Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Wednesday morning meeting at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 8:30am until around 12:00 noon 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
Murgon Rotary Club Meeting
- The Murgon Rotary Club will be holding their regular Wednesday evening dinner meeting at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 6:30pm onwards tonight (meeting starts at 7:00pm). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone (07) 4168-1180.
Man Cave - Kingaroy
- The Sister Dolores Carroll Training Centre at St Mary's Catholic College at 10 Kent Street in Kingaroy will be transforming into a "Man's Cave" between 6:30pm and 10:00pm tonight. Qualified instructors will be demonstrating the use of all the equipment in the centre - great stuff like lathes, drills etc - and if you're a man interested in restoring or manufacturing wood or metal products and socialising with other men who have similar interests, then this could be the place for you! (similar to a Men's Shed, but with a lot more gear). There's no charge to come along and it's completely non-religious. More details? Phone Mark Richard on 0404-851-134.
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.
Goomeri SES Meeting
- The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150.
Charlotte The Emu Memorial Committee Meeting - Wondai
- The Charlotte The Emu Memorial Committee will be holding a meeting at the CROW-FM 90.7 studios at the corner of Haly and Scott Streets in Wondai at 6:00pm this evening to plan the group's next community fundraiser. All interested people are welcome to attend.
Kingaroy Girl Guides Meeting
- The Kingaroy Girl Guides Troop will be meeting at the Guides Hut in Mant Street, Kingaroy this afternoon. U9s will meet from 4:00pm to 5:30pm, and seniors (ages 10-18) from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The Girl Guides meet weekly during school terms and new members are always welcome! More details? Phone Amanda on (07) 4162-8215 or 0417-076-756
Doug Walters - Kingaroy
- Aussie cricket legend Doug Walters will be appearing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy at 5:00pm this evening. Doug will be talking about the good old days when he played alongside other cricketing greats like Rod Marsh, the Chappell brothers and Dennis Lillee, and everyone is welcome.
Wednesday Night Judo - Murgon
- The Murgon Judo Club will be holding its regular Wednesday training night at the Salvation Army Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon this evening. Junior classes will run from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and seniors from 6:00pm to 7:30pm. Class fees are $4 for juniors and $6 for seniors. More details? Phone Stan on (07) 4168-3104 or (0414) 404-004
Goomeri SES Meeting
- The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150.
