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South Burnett Daily Calendar Listings for December 2018

December 1 Mr Q's Big Birthday Bash - Kingaroy Popular South Burnett band Mr Q will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy from 8:30pm to 12:30am tonight. Tony, his brother Gavin and Craig Walsh along with a host of muso mates will be joining in to produce a rocking good night out. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380 Kingaroy Dance Academy Annual Concert Kingaroy Dance Academy will be holding its dance concert this evening at the Kingaroy Performing Arts Centre (KPAC) at Kingaroy State High School. The concert will get under way at 4:00pm (doors open at 3:00pm and close at 3:45pm). This is the KDA's third annual Dance Concert. The first half of the production will take guests on an ocean adventure to the story of "Moana". The second half, "Dance to the Music", will feature songs from "The Greatest Showman", "Mary Poppins", Michael Jackson and Elvis Presley, plus some great dance songs. Audience members are also encouraged to come along dressed in their favorite Hawaiian clothing to go into the draw for a prize. Tickets are available online at www.kingaroydanceacademy.com. For more information, contact Kirsten on 0423-696-119 or by email La Creme Dance Academy Concert - Nanango La Creme Dance Academy will be staging their annual concert at the Nanango State High School Hall at 54 Elk Street, Nanango at 6:30pm< tonight. This year's concert will have a "Lion King" theme and it will be presenting performances from all the school's students. Tickets are $16.85 (including a booking fee) and can be purchased online. Christmas Dance - Inverlaw A Christmas Dance will be held at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. Music will be supplied by Mystique and there'll be the usual great supper and novelties, along with a Lucky Door draw. Admission fees are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone June on (07) 4162-1195 or David on 0459-228-882. The Joy Of Christmas - Wondai The South Burnett's 2018 Christmas season will continue today when the South Burnett Chorale present the third performance of their annual Christmas Charity Concert series, which this year is called "The Joy Of Christmas". The concert will be held at Wondai's Anglican Church at the corner of Bramston and Baynes Streets from 2:30pm to around 4:00pm this afternoon, and it'll be full of Christmas favourites from classic to contemporary numbers. Admission is just $5 (including a light supper) and all proceeds will go to Graham House Community Centre. More details? Contact the Chorale on Facebook. Nanango Country Markets The Nanango Show Society will be holding their regular monthly Country Markets at the Nanango Showgrounds in Cairns Street from 6:00am to around 12:00 noon today. As usual, the markets will feature a wide variety of craft stalls, new and used goods, plants, poultry and pets. The Nanango Markets are the largest rural market in south east Queensland and attract up to 420 stallholders. But new stallholders are always very welcome too! More info? Phone the Market Co-Ordinator on (0427) 631-273 during business hours. Festival Of Small Halls - Cooranga North The Festival of Small Halls will be running at Cooranga North Hall at 43 Cooranga North-Niagara Road in Cooranga North from 6:00pm until 10:00pm tonight. The Festival tours small halls all around Australia, and last year's Cooranga North event was a sell-out. Tonight's performance will feature music from the OShea family and there'll also be face-painting, food and a licensed bar operating onsite. Tickets are $25.51 and can be booked online. They can also be purchased over the counter for cash at Active Physio in Archibald Street, Dalby; Pips n Cherries in Bell; and Nelson’s Butcher in Jandowae. Luke Medcalf - Kingaroy South Burnett musician Luke Medcalf will be performing at the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets in Kingaroy from 8:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1677. DJ TopKat - Nanango DJ TopKat will be spinning the platters at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango from 8:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-1287. Pig On A Spit Night - Wondai The Wondai Hotel in Haly Street, Wondai will be holding a pig on a spit dinner from 6:00pm to 8:00pm tonight, along with live music. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-5274. Moffatdale Boutique Christmas Market Raukawa Cottage in Steinhardts Road, Mofdfatdale will be holding a Boutique Christmas Market from 10:00am to 3:00pm today. The market will feature home-made foods and giftware as well as wines from Moffatdale Ridge, Clovely Estate, Dusty Hill and Kingsley Grove. More details? Phone Felicity on 0400-050-794. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 South Burnett Cricket A full round of cricket games will be played in the South Burnett today. In A Grade, Murgon District take on Gympie Colts at Murgon Sports Ground; and Southern Districts Devils (Kingaroy) will play Western Gympie at Lyle Vidler Oval in Kingaroy. In B Grade, Kumbia v Kingaroy Services at Kumbia; Nanango v Murgon at Nanango Sportsground; Blackbutt v Cherbourg at Blackbutt; and Kallindale Warriors v Wondai at Wondai Sports Ground. All games start at 12:30pm Wondai Parkrun The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed run at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email. Kennel Jam Session - Hivesville The monthly Kennel Jam Session will be held at the Hivesville Hotel in Main Street, Hivesville from 5:00pm until late tonight. All musicians young and old are welcomed at these sessions, and so are all music genres. All the necessary backline gear is provided, too - just bring along your guitar, your voice and your friends and enjoy a great night of music. Accommodation is available at special rates for music lovers on the night, there's free camping nearby, and dinner will be served from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Ausphonic - Kingaroy South Burnett group Ausphonic will be performing at the Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until 11:30pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Christmas Party With A Cause - Wondai The Barambah branch of the QRRRWN will be holding a 'Christmas Party With A Cause' at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 11:00am this morning to raise funds for Downs West Community Support. Tickets are $30 per head and can be paid at the door, but to plan the catering an RSVP is essential. You can make one by phoning Marg on 0418-689-728 or Lorraine on 0428-632-253. Maidenwell Hotel's 105th Birthday The Maidenwell Hotel will be turning 105 on Monday, and today the hotel will be holding an all-day birthday party to celebrate it, including free birthday cake and live music from 4:00pm, along with a buffet dinner. Former Maidenwell district residents, customers and anyone with any connection to the hotel have also been invited back to share their stories about this historic building, which still retains many of its original features. More details? Phone Lisa or Adam at the hotel on (07) 4164-6133. December 2 Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 Country Music Friends - Yarraman The Country Music Friends will be holding their first Sunday of the month informal concert at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street from 1:00pm this afternoon. New players are very welcome and you can obtain more details by phoning Jenny on (07) 4163-2469. Buffalo Lodge Meeting - Wondai Wondai's Buffalos will be holding their regular monthly meeting in the dining room of the Cecil Hotel in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. Potential new members and visiting Buffalos are very welcome to come along, and the meeting will be followed by lunch. Nanango Little Athletics Car Wash Nanango Little Athletics will be running a Car Wash near the Nanango BP on the D'Aguilar Highway south of town from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning as a fundraiser. Car washes are $8, and the club will also have trays of fresh mangoes available for $26 if you want to buy up big for Christmas. Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Christmas Around The World - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Singers will be performing their "Christmas Around The World" concert at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt this afternoon. Doors will open at 1:30pm and the concert - which will feature a variety of traditional and contemporary Christmas tunes sung in beautiful harmonies - will get underway at 2:00pm. Tickets are just $12 for adults or $10 for concessions (children accompanied by an adult are free) and there'll be an afternoon tea at intermission, along with raffles and a lucky door prize. Everyone is welcome and there's no need to book. Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Blackbutt Christmas Mural Unveiling The Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club will be kicking off Blackbutt's Christmas celebrations in Les Muller Park at the corner of Hart and Coulson Streets at 10:00am this morning with the unveiling of the town's traditional Christmas mural. There'll also be a free sausage sizzle and the official launch of the town's Christmas Festival, the bulk of which occurs from Friday to Sunday. Everyone is welcome! PS: After lunch, you can also go to the nearby Blackbutt Memorial Hall for the Blackbutt Singers' beautiful Christmas concert (see entry further below on this page). Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Saints Women Pre-Season Training And Lunch - Maidenwell The South Burnett Saints women's AFL team will be holding a pre-season training morning at the Maidenwell Sportsgrounds at 10:30am today, followed by a lunch at the Maidenwell Hotel just next door. Spectators, supporters and potential new players are all very welcome. Nanango Christmas Race Meeting The Nanango Race Club will be holding their annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway off the D'Aguilar Highway just south of Nanango from 11:00am to around 5:00pm today. Today's races will have a ""Christmas Red & Green with a touch of Gold/Silver"" theme and everyone is encouraged to dress up in their best Christmas hats and/or outfits to be in the running for some great Moffatdale Ridge Fashions Of The Field prizes. The race club's popular Champagne@the Bit Bar will be serving up platters all day if you fancy a bite; a licensed bar and BBQ will be operating under the extended covered area; the race club canteen will be open for sit-down dining; children will be well catered for with face-painting and ice creams plus a visit from Santa Claus; and there'll be plenty of bookmakers and an on-course tote available in the betting ring to take your wagers. A lot of people like to use the Christmas race meeting for festive season parties and you're welcome to picnic on the lawns or even bring your own marquee if you like. This will be a 5 race meeting and buses will be running to the races from Kingaroy's Glendon Street Bus Depot (12:00 noon) and the rear of Nanango's Fitzroy Hotel at 12:20pm. The first race will leave the barriers around 1:20pm but gates will open at 11:00am so go-getters can get a head start on that all-important socialising. Admission is just $10 for adults and $5 for pensioners (under-15s are free). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4163-2346 or email her. Kingaroy Community Christmas Carols Kingaroy's annual Community Christmas Carols service will be held at the Kingaroy Town Hall Forecourt in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 5:00pm this afternoon (carols start at 6:00pm). This year's gathering is being presented by the Kingaroy District Ministry Association and several sponsors and will feature performances by several local orchestras and choirs. Food stalls will be offering food, soft drinks and other beverages, and families who want to sit near the front should bring blankets and cushions to sit on (BYO chairs if you want to sit further back). An offering will also be taken up during the program to support the Kingaroy Schools Chaplaincies. As usual, this afternoon's carols service is a great, completely free, family-friendly event to which everyone is invited. Note: In the unlikely event of rain, the carols will relocate inside the Town Hall. December 3 Yarraman Creative Circle The Yarraman Creative Circle crafts group will be holding their regular 1st Monday monthly meeting from 9:30am to around 2:00pm today at Kitty Cook House in Emmert Street. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Beryl on (07) 4163-8551. Murgon SES Training Night The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. Mayor's Community Christmas Lunch RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book tickets to attend the Mayor's Community Christmas Luncheon at Kingaroy Town Hall this Friday, December 7 (see entry that day for all details). Wondai QCWA Meeting The Wondai branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular first Monday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 10:00am this morning. All interested people are welcome. Note: Today's meeting will also be the branch's Christmas break-up. Monthly meetings will resume in February 2019. 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 Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be holding its monthly meeting from 10:00am to noon this morning at the Senior Citizen Hall located at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets (opposite SupaIGA). New Members are always welcome, and you can obtain more details from president Noela Wittpoth on 0439-736-961. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Hivesville QCWA Meeting The Hivesville QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Hivesville QCWA Rooms in Main Street, Hivesville at 10:00am this morning. Entry is free and members are asked to bring a plate to share for lunch. Everyone is welcome to attend! More details? Phone Judy on (07) 4168-9892. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Yarraman RSL Meeting The Yarraman RSL branch will be holding its regular first Monday monthly meeting at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street at 6:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. Monday Night Line Dancing - Proston Line dancing classes will be held at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston tonight. A beginners class will run at 5:00pm and an advanced class at 6:30pm. Class fees are $5 per head and everyone is welcome! Proston QCWA Meeting The Proston QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the CWA Rooms in Rodney Street, Proston (just down from the Proston Community Hall) at 9:00am this morning. Potential new members are always very welcome! The group holds a general meeting on the first Monday of every month except January, and craft days most other Mondays. More details? Phone (07) 4168-9391. Sing Australia - Kingaroy The South Burnett branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. Cooinda Craft Group - Kingaroy The Cooinda Craft Group will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:30pm today. Members of the group pursue a variety of crafts and newcomers are always welcome. Kumbia Hall Committee Meeting The Kumbia Hall Committee will be holding its first Monday of the month meeting in the meeting room at the front of Kumbia Hall in Bell Street at 8:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome! The Hall and/or Supper Room are also available for hire - phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 for more details. Monday Ukulele Club - Wondai The Wondai Ukulele Club will be holding its regular Monday afternoon meeting at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery Studio on the roundabout at Wondai from 1:00pm today. While the club largely focusses on ukuleles, other instruments are also welcome. More details? Phone Graham on 0411-821-493. Proston Scout Group The Proston Scout troop will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at their Railway Park den in Rodney Street from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight. Family History Workshop - Kingaroy Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street will be running a free Family History Workshop from 10:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. The workshops are suitable for both beginning and advanced genealogists, and are held on the first Monday of every month. More details? Phone the library on (07) 4189-9256. December 4 Barambah United Football Club AGM - Murgon The Barambah United Football Club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Royal Hotel in Lamb Street, Murgon at 6:30pm this evening. All senior and junior club members are urged to attend. La Creme Dance Academy Presentation Day - Nanango La Creme Dance Academy will be holding their annual Presentation Day at the Nanango State High School Hall at the end of Cairns Street, Nanango from 3:45pm to around 5:15pm this afternoon. All parents and friends of the dance school's students are very welcome to attend. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Tuesday meeting today, kicking off with a cuppa at 9:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. Country Crafters - 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 Maidenwell QCWA Meeting The Maidenwell branch of the QCWA will be holding their 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. Note: Today's meeting is also the branch's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2019. Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Indoor Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Indoor Bowls Club will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Lutheran Church Hall in McDaniel Street, Yarraman at 9:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. South Burnett Mountain Bike Club - Kingaroy The South Burnett Mountain Bike Club will be holding its monthly meeting at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening. The club caters for mountain bike riding enthusiasts and in addition to regular rides, has built an extensive series of mountain bike cycling tracks in the McEuen Forestry area in Wondai. Potential new members are very welcome! Neighbourhood Watch Meeting - Wondai The Wondai Neighbourhood Watch group will be holding their regular monthly meeting from 7:30pm to about 9:30pm tonight at the Wondai Diggers Club in Mackenzie Street. All local residents are very welcome to attend. Nanango Scout Club The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Tuesday Morning Card Games - Yarraman Heritage House at 26 Millar Street in Yarraman will be hosting its weekly Tuesday morning 500 card games from 10:00am to around 1:00pm today, followed by a light lunch. Playing fees - which include lunch and a lucky door prize ticket - are just $5. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Heritage House on (07) 4163-8111. Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 9:30am to around noon this morning. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880. Blackbutt Car Enthusiasts Club The Blackbutt Car Enthusiasts Club will be holding its first Tuesday of the month meeting at the Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Muir and Douglas Streets, Blackbutt at 7:00pm tonight. The club is for motoring enthusiasts - any make, model and vintage are welcome - and in addition to sharing their love of motoring, members take part in monthly runs and attend other local events for Show & Shines. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Peter on (07) 4170-0289, Chris on 0427-782-573 or Dave on 0499-258-881. Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755. Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363 Alcoholics Anonymous - Nanango Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Nanango every Tuesday from 5:30pm at the Catholic Church Hall in Alfred Street (next to St Patrick's school). For more information, phone 0427-289-990. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Chatty Craft Evening - Kingaroy A Chatty Craft Evening will be held at the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 8:00pm tonight. This free social evening is held on the first Tuesday of each month (except January) and it allows women to get together with other women interested in crafts, forge new friendships and have a great time. Simply bring along a craft you'd like to work on and a plate of food to share with a cuppa. More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094. Red Earth Community Foundation AGM The Red Earth Community Foundation will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the South Burnett Senior Citizens Centre at the corner of Kingaroy and Avoca Streets, Kingaroy (opposite Super IGA) at 5:30pm this evening. Tonight's AGM will also incorporate a "Red Pitch" event where hopeful entrepreneurs pitch their ideas in the hope of raising funds. All interested people are welcome to attend. Kingaroy Croquet Club The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy 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. 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 Road and Porters Road, Nanango from 10:00am to around 12:00 noon today. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Lois on (07) 4162-3824. Note: Today's meeting is also the branch's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2019. December 5 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. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Country Quilters & Crafts Group - Nanango 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 $3 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 Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Wednesday Night Dance Class - Inverlaw Dance classes will be held at Inverlaw Hall in Inverlaw from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman P9 State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 10:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Wednesday during school terms. More details? Phone the school on (07) 4173-7333 Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon to around 2:00pm this afternoon. Members can bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided for a gold coin donation. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. 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. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Wednesday night poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play begins at 7:00pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Wooroolin Scouts The Wooroolin Scouts meet every Wednesday night during school terms at their den in Kate Street, Wooroolin from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The troop is open to young people aged 6 to 18, and new members are always welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous - Proston Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Proston every Wednesday from 6:00pm at the old railway station at Railway Park in Rodney Street. For more information, phone 0427-137-140. Dementia Support Group - Kingaroy The Orana Dementia Support Group will be holding its monthly meeting in the Community Hub at Kingaroy's Orana aged care facility from 10:00am to noon today. The group meets to discuss all aspects of dementia, provide support for carers and to share information, and all family and friends of a person suffering dementia or short term memory loss are welcome. More details? Phone Margot on (07) 4162-6555. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Blackbutt Lions Club Meeting The Blackbutt Lions Club will be holding its first Wednesday of the month dinner meeting at the Lions Den off Bowman Road behind the Blackbutt Showgrounds this evening. Potential new members are guests are always welcome. More details? Phone Ivan on (07) 4170-0068. Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 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. NDIS Information Session - Yarraman A free information session about the NDIS will be held at the Yarraman Library on the D'Aguilar Highway from 10:30am to 12 noon this morning. Local Area Coordinators from the Toowoomba NDIS partner, Carers Queensland, will be providing information, answering questions and advising people about how to access the NDIS. This free session will be useful to anyone who may potentially become a participant in the Scheme, or their supports. Kingaroy Ukesters The Kingaroy Ukesters ukulele group will be holding their weekly meeting in The Hub Room of Kingaroy's Orana Aged Care Facility from 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The group meets every Wednesday for a group play and sing-along session, and members range from raw beginners to experts. New members are always very welcome, and fun tuition for the world's easiest to play instrument is always available. More details? Phone Dorothy on 0419-778-015 or Neil on 0400-478-378. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns 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 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. Wednesday Ladies Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be holding their weekly Ladies Bowls games from 9:00am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269. Blackbutt Over 60s Free Christmas Lunch The Blackbutt-Benarkin Lions Club will be holding the Timbertowns' annual Over 60s Free Christmas Lunch at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road between 11:00am and 2:00pm today. Apart from a great meal, the lunch will feature entertainment, raffles and a silent auction, and it's open to all Timbertowns residents aged 60 or more. However, to help plan the catering an RSVP is essential. You can make one by phoning Lucille on (07) 4170-0068. December 6 Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to around 1:00pm today. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results for the cost of a gold coin donation. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Nanango & District Garden Club Meeting The Nanango Garden Club will be holding their regular first Thursday of the month meeting at 10:00am this morning at a property in the Nanango area. New members are always very welcome. More details? More details? Phone Susan on (07) 4171-0619 or send her an email. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 if you're dancing, or $2 if you're watching. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Nanango Netball Association AGM The Nanango & District Netball Association will be holding its Annual General Meeting at the Nanango Netball Courts in Brooklands Road, Nanango at 5:30pm this evening. All members are encouraged to attend. More details? Phone Georgina on 0417-618-355. 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 will be available for $20. Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy (opposite the peanut silos) will be opening their December-January exhibition "Summer Bazaar" at 6:00pm this evening. The exhibition features works created by members of the Kingaroy Arts Team, and they fill two of the three galleries. The gallery will also be displaying works by four female artists including Maureen Meggitt-Lorne, Cherry Coultis and Carmel Nott in its third gallery (these works are part of the South Burnett Regional Council's permanent collection). Everyone is welcome and admission is free. NB: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on display from 10:00am to 4:00pm weekdays and 10:00am to 2:00pm weekends and public holidays (excluding Christmas Day) until Monday, January 28. Tai Chi Class - Kumbia Kumbia's weekly Tai Chi class will be held in the lunch room at the Kumbia Sports Ground from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The class is for beginners and new members are always welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. Social Golf - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road, Blackbutt will be running their weekly Sporters's Club game at 3:00pm this afternoon. This is a 6 hole event and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a fun game of golf, as well as the chance to win a chook, golf balls or tees. Green fees are $5:00 for adults and $1:00 for children. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-0180. Blackbutt-Yarraman QCWA Meeting The Blackbutt-Yarraman QCWA will be holding their first Thursday monthly meeting at the Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Douglas and Muir Streets, Blackbutt at 9:30am this morning. New members and visitors are always very welcome. MBDA Breakfast Meeting - Murgon The Murgon Business and Development Association will be holding its monthly meeting at the Royal Hotel at the corner of Gore and Lamb Streets in Murgon at 6:30am this morning (entry is via Gore Street). The MBDA represents the interests of the businesses and community of Murgon and districts, and monthly meetings discuss new developments in the area and community projects the group are undertaking or considering. Breakfast is $19 per head and an RSVP to Margaret on (07) 4168-2922 by 3:00pm on Wednesday, December 5, would be greatly appreciated for catering purposes. All interested people are very welcome to attend. Note: Today's meeting is also the MBDA's AGM. Tai Chi For Health - Kingaroy The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be running Tai Chi classes at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy this morning. An intermediate class will run from 9:00am to 10:00am, followed by a beginners class from 10:15am to 11:15am. The classes aim to help relieve pain and improve quality of life, relieve stress, sharpen concentration, and improve balance, posture and mobility. Class fees are $3 for each attendance plus a $20 fee to Arthritis Queensland for insurance. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone June 0419-026-760, Jan 0434-891-600 or Antonia 0431-149-816 (Note: these classes run every week during school terms except for public holidays). Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Yarraman Progress Association The Yarraman Progress Association - which represents the interests of the Yarraman community - will be holding its regular first Thursday monthly meeting at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street at 6:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. South Burnett Cake Decorating Association - Wondai The South Burnett Cake Decorating Association will be holding their monthly meeting in The Studio at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout in Wondai from 9:30am to around 1:30pm today. Anyone with an interest in learning more about this fascinating art is very welcome. More details? Phone Gloria on (07) 4168-1952 or send her an email. South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website Tourism Meeting - Wooroolin A meeting to discuss the South Burnett Regional Council's approach to regional tourism marketing will be held at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway, Wooroolin at 6:00pm this evening. The meeting has been called by tourism operators who are concerned about the Council's lack of industry consultation about its marketing initiatives, which some operators believe has led to a major decline in regional tourism during the past 15 months, including significant losses at the Council's own tourist parks at Lake Boondooma and BP Dam last year. All interested people are welcome to attend. You can also read more about some of the concerns that have prompted tonight's meeting on our website. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Association Meeting The Blackbutt & Benarkin Aged Care Association will be holding its first Thursday of the month meeting at the Blackbutt Medical Centre at 91 Coulson Street in Blackbutt from 6:00pm to around 8:00pm this evening. New members are very welcome! More details? Email secretary Tracey Snell or phone Jeff Connor on 0448-946-702. December 7 Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy 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 this afternoon. 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. 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 will be available for $20. QRRRWN Barambah Branch Meeting The Barambah branch of the Queensland Rural, Regional and Remote Women's Network will be holding their first Friday of the month meeting today. The branch meets at a different venue each month, starting with smoko at 9:30am before the meeting gets underway at 10:00am. New members and guests are always welcome! More details on the location of this month's meeting? Phone Marg on 0418-689-728 or send her an email. Mayor's Community Christmas Luncheon - Kingaroy The annual Mayor's Community Christmas Luncheon will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at noon today. The lunch is a fundraiser for the region's disadvantaged families, providing them with food vouchers at Christmas. Celebrity chef Matt Golinski will be this year's special guest, and in addition to a great lunch there'll also be performances by Sue Dowideit-Reiger and the Kingaroy State High School Choir, plus raffles. Tickets are just $25 per head and can be obtained from any of the South Burnett Regional Council's Customer Service Centres or by phoning Bronwyn Barry on (07) 4189-9155 by Monday, December 3. Saturday Night Karaoke The Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango will be holding their last Karaoke Night for the year from 7:30pm until late tonight - a final chance to find fame and fortune behind the microphone (or just have a few good laughs). Admission is free and everyone is welcome to have a go! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-1287. Over 50s Bingo - Proston Bingo games will be held at the Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am this morning, with eyes down at 9:30am. There's a $100 jackpot on offer, and morning tea is available for just $2. Over 50s Bingo is held on the first and third Friday of each month and everyone - including Under 50s - is welcome. More details? Phone Noela on (07) 4168-9296. Night Golf - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Cricket Club will be holding Night Golf at the Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road in Blackbutt tonight as a fundraiser. This will be a 2 person ambrose with a shotgun start at 7:00pm, but if you're there at 6:00pm for the sign-in you'll get a mince roll, too. Green fees are $25 per player and there's a refundable $5 golf ball fee that you'll get back if you return your ball. Everyone is welcome, but to help plan the catering an RSVP would be appreciated. You can make one by phoning Cathy on 0407-526-066. Friday Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games on the third green at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 3:00pm this afternoon. 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. Nanango Blue Light Christmas Disco Nanango's annual Blue Light Christmas disco will be held at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. This year's event will offer a disco, games and more for children, and Santa will be arriving around 7:00pm to hand out ice blocks and lollies and pose for photo opportunities with telephones. Entry is by gold coin donation and food will also be available from the Blue Light canteen. 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 Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be opening their final monthly exhibition with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:00pm tonight. This month the gallery will be featuring "Take 4!", a combined exhibition by Sunshine Coast artists June McCotter, Paul Musk, Jay Musk and Rhonda Pullen which will fill all three galleries. As usual, tonight's opening will also feature great hot and cold finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from Clovely Estate, live entertainment and lots of fun socialising. Admission is $5 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Note: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on show from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily until the end of January. Advanced Tai Chi - Kingaroy The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be running an advanced Tai Chi class at SBcare at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets in Kingaroy from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. The classes aim to help relieve pain and improve quality of life, relieve stress, sharpen concentration, and improve balance, posture and mobility. Class fees are $3 for each attendance plus a $20 fee to Arthritis Queensland for insurance. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone June 0419-026-760, Jan 0434-891-600 or Antonia 0431-149-816 (Note: these classes run every week during school terms except for public holidays). 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. Friday Afternoon 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. 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. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm 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 no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. December 8 Women Like Us - Kingaroy Comedians Mandy Nolan and Ellen Briggs will be performing their comedy show "Women Like Us" at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 8:00pm to 10:00pm tonight (doors open at 7:00pm). Tickets are $35 and they can be purchased at the Lucky Charm Newsagency in Kingaroy or online. Boondooma Homestead Christmas Gathering Boondooma Homestead on the Durong-Mundubbera Road will be holding its annual Christmas Gathering for volunteers, locals and friends of Boondooma Homestead at the homestead's big barn from 4:30pm this afternoon. Guests should BYO drinks, meat for a barbecue, and a plate of finger foods, sweets or salads to share. Santa will be arriving for the children at around 6:30pm and there'll likely be some carol-singing too. Everyone is welcome! PS: Parents are asked to bring along a wrapped and tagged gift to the value of about $5 for each of their children. These will be put into Santa's bag for presentation tonight). Wooroolin Community Markets The Wooroolin Community Markets will be held inside the Wooroolin QCWA Rooms on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin from 6:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets offer stalls, a sausage sizzle, fresh produce, plants and crafts and are run on the 2nd Saturday of every month except January. Stall fees are just $7.50 and new stallholders are always welcome. More details? Phone Janice on 0439-073-160 or send her an email. Yarraman Markets The Yarraman Progress Association's Yarraman Markets will be held on the vacant block at the corner of the D'Aguilar and New England Highways in Yarraman from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today (ie opposite Bendigo Bank). The markets feature trash and treasure stalls, car boot sellers, local produce and hand-made goods, as well as food stalls, and are held on the second Saturday of every month. Everyone is welcome and if you'd like to book a stall yourself - it's only $5! - call Joe on (0459) 638-282 Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Family Fun Night - Blackbutt Blackbutt will be concluding their Christmas celebrations with a Family Fun Night at the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road from 6:00pm to 10:00pm this evening. The event will feature amusement rides, a water slide, carols, food and drink, and Santa will be putting in an appearance around 6:30pm too. All children get a free soft drink and ice cream, and there'sno admission charge. More details? Phone Linda on 0417-791-518. Jeff Hancox - Kingaroy The South Burnett's very own Elvis (Jeff Hancox) will be performing at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until around 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-4881. Christmas Shopping Night - Proston Proston's annual Christmas Shopping Night will be held from 5:00pm this afternoon in Blake Street. NB Inspirations, the Jacaranda Tearooms and Proston Health & Beauty will all be open with great discounts and friendly service to provide a rare opportunity for Christmas shopping after hours. In addition, Proston QCWA, the P&C, Scouts, the Coverty Creek Community Club and BIEDO will also be there with stalls offering all manner of things. Everyone is welcome! Wondai Parkrun - 100 Run Celebration The Wondai parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed event at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Today's event is extra special as the group is celebrating its 100th run since starting in 2017. There'll also be a healthy living stall and fresh fruit, courtesy of the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service. Runners (and walkers) follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email. Distraction and DJs - Kingaroy The Distraction duo will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 8:00pm tonight, followed by DJs from 10:00pm until late. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. Christmas Shootout Speedway - Kingaroy The last speedway meeting for 2018 will get under way this evening at the Kingaroy Showgrounds track. There'll be racing action in four categories: Lightning Sprints Queensland Title, Round 5 of the Super Sedans series, Round 5 of the Wingless Sprints Super Series, and Modified Sedans. Entry cost: Adults $25, aged / disability pension $15, students $15, children 12 & under free, and family pass $65. Main Gates open at 2:00pm and racing starts at 5:00pm. (Rumour has that Santa may be paying a visit, too). Yarraman Christmas Carnival Yarraman will be holding its Christmas Carnival at the Recreation Grounds in Margaret Street, Yarraman from 5:00pm to 8:00pm tonight, sponsored by the Yarraman Progress Association. Santa Claus will be making an appearance for children during the course of the evening, and the winners of the town's Christmas Tree Displays competition will be announced as well. There'll also be food and drink stalls, a jumping castle and slide, fairy floss, novelty stalls, a treasure hunt, live entertainment and raffles. Everyone is welcome! Christmas Toy Run Parade - Kingaroy Motorcyclists taking part in this year's South Burnett Christmas Toy Run will be meeting up at Sunshine Mitre 10 in Rogers Drive, Kingaroy between 9:30am and 11:00am this morning for a sausage sizzle breakfast, then going for a ride around the CBD before meeting up again at Kingaroy Showgrounds to deliver this year's collections of soft toys to the Salvation Army for distribution to needy families. Spectators are very welcome to watch the parade, come along to the Showgrounds to inspect the bikes, or join the riders for lunch afterwards at Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel. South Burnett Cricket The local derby between Murgon Crusaders v Southern District Devils heads this weekend's round of South Burnett cricket matches. The A Grade game will be played at Murgon Sportsground. In B Grade, Kingaroy Services will take on Cherbourg at Taabinga State School; Kumbia Rattlers will play Kallindale Warriors at Kumbia Sportsground; Murgon will play Blackbutt at Murgon Sportsgrounds; and Wondai will play the Nanango Scorpions at Wondai Sportsgrounds. All games start at 12:30pm and spectators are more than welcome! SBCO End Of Year Concert - Kumbia The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be staging their popular End Of Year Concert at Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia from 5:30pm this afternoon (doors open at 5:00pm). This evening's concert will feature the full orchestra, the SBCO String Ensemble and SBCO Wind Quintet, and they'll be playing new and familiar music, along with some Christmas favourites. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for concessions or $30 for a family. There'll also be an optional BBQ dinner at interval offering adults meals for $15 and children's meals (12 and under) for $5, but to plan the catering these need to be booked by December 5. Tickets can be obtained from Kingaroy Office Central in Haly Street, Kingaroy or booked online. More details? Phone Caz after hours on 0418-847-067. Goomeri Lions Christmas Carnival The Goomeri Lions Christmas Carnival will be on again at Breitkreutz Oval, behind the swimming pool. The fun will kick off at 4:00pm. This year's carnival will feature Christmas stalls, live music, a BBQ, bar, food stalls, a coffee van, ice creams, snow cones, fairy floss and soft drinks, plus games and competitions for adults. Children can also get to enjoy a jumping castle, face painting, pony rides and other activities, and Santa will be paying a visit during the course of evening, too. This year's carnival will be capped off with a big fireworks about 7:30pm, courtesy of Northern AgriServices, and everyone is welcome! December 9 Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 Markets The monthly Murgon Markets will be held in Lamb Street in the heart of Murgon from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The markets offer locally-made crafts, foods and produce and are always an interesting Sunday morning out. New stall-holders are always welcome too! More details? Phone Richie on (07) 4168-1915 or 0427-133-408. Wesleyan Church Free Community Lunch - Nanango The Wesleyan Methodist Church will be holding a free community lunch at their hall in 55 Cairns Street, Nanango from noon today. More details? Phone Pastor Piukala on (07) 4171-0400 or 0404-275-239 Kumbia Christmas Carnival Kumbia's 19th annual Christmas Carnival will be held in and around Kumbia Hall in Bell Street from 5:00pm until late this evening. Features of this year's event will include the town's traditional Festival of Christmas Trees along with face-painting; games and rides for children including a merry-go-round, jumping castle and other fun stalls; live musical entertainment; and the drawing of a raffle for a Giant Christmas Hamper, along with lots of quick ham and chook raffles. A BBQ will be cooking up special Santa burgers and famous Lenihan's Butchery sausage sandwiches, both of which will be available at very reasonable prices. Santa himself will be paying a visit to give away sample bags to children up to Year 7 at around 7:00pm. There'll also be lots of market stalls all around the grounds too. If you'd like to book a stall at this popular yearly event yourself or obtain more information, call Desiree on (07) 4164-4171, and if you want to enter a tree in the Festival Of Christmas Trees competition, phone Gayle on (07) 4164-4175 Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Sunday Golf - Kingaroy and Wondai The Kingaroy Golf Club on the Bunya Highway south-west of Kingaroy will be holding its annual Ham and Turkey Day for members only today. This will take the form of a stableford with a 10:30am shotgun start (names in by 10:00am) for prizes of hams and turkeys. The match will be followed by a free sausage sizzle after play, and then 2018 trophy presentations. All members are welcome. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4162-1720. Meanwhile, in Wondai, the Wondai Country Club off the Bunya Highway north of the CBD will be holding a 2 person ambrose over 9 or 18 holes for golfers and non-golfers from 11:00 am this morning. There'll be novelty prizes and lots of fun, and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Country Club on (07) 4168-5582. December 10 Sing Australia - Kingaroy The South Burnett branch of the Sing Australia singing group will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite Shoppingworld) from 7:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group have a welcoming, inclusive and fun approach to singing and meet every Monday except for school and public holidays. New members are very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Sharron on (0431) 816-071 or by emailing her. 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 Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Cooinda Craft Group - Kingaroy The Cooinda Craft Group will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:30pm today. Members of the group pursue a variety of crafts and newcomers are always welcome. Murgon SES Training Night The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Monday Ukulele Club - Wondai The Wondai Ukulele Club will be holding its regular Monday afternoon meeting at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery Studio on the roundabout at Wondai from 1:00pm today. While the club largely focusses on ukuleles, other instruments are also welcome. More details? Phone Graham on 0411-821-493. Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group The Kumbia Quilt & Craft Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street at 7:30pm. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Heather on (07) 4164-4258 or Val on 0437-152-713. Heritage House Meeting - Yarraman The Heritage House Committee will be holding their 2nd Monday of the month meeting at Heritage House in Millar Street, Yarraman at 6:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-8111. Monday Night Line Dancing - Proston Line dancing classes will be held at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston tonight. A beginners class will run at 5:00pm and an advanced class at 6:30pm. Class fees are $5 per head and everyone is welcome! Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Proston Scout Group The Proston Scout troop will be holding their regular Monday night meeting at their Railway Park den in Rodney Street from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight. December 11 Murgon Show Society Meeting The Murgon Show Society will be holding their monthly meeting at the Murgon Showgrounds at 20 Macalister Street at 5:30pm this evening. All people who'd like to play a part in putting on next year's Murgon Show are very welcome to attend. Nanango Scout Club The Nanango Scout Club - which meets every Tuesday night during school terms - will be holding its regular weekly meeting at the Scout Den at 40 Henry Street, Nanango (just next to the police station) from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight. The group currently has three sections in operation: Joeys (for children aged 6 to 8 years); Cubs (8-11 years); and Scouts (11-15 years). New members are always very welcome, and so are new leaders and youth members for all sections. More details? Phone Shirley Masnata on (07) 4163-7455 or send her an email. Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 9:30am to around noon this morning. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880. Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755. South Burnett Chorale - Kingaroy The South Burnett Chorale will be holding their regular Tuesday practice night at the Church of Christ Hall at the corner of Haly and Burnett Streets in Kingaroy from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The Chorale meets every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Country Crafters - 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 Arts Forum - Kingaroy Arts Queensland and the South Burnett Regional Council will be hosting a public forum at the Kingaroy Town Hall Supper Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 3:30pm to 6:30pm this afternoon to consult on a 10-year plan for the arts in Queensland. The South Burnett is the only inland region being consulted in the two-month window the State Government has set for this consultation process. Right now, the arts generate an estimated $86 billion a year to the national economy, more than the transport industry, and an estimated 80,000 Queenslanders are involved in the creative industries. Apart from improving the general quality of life, the arts also help drive everything from tourism to economic growth - so everyone with an interest in the arts is encouraged to attend today's discussion and express their views. Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363 Tuesday Morning Card Games - Yarraman Heritage House at 26 Millar Street in Yarraman will be hosting its weekly Tuesday morning 500 card games from 10:00am to around 1:00pm today, followed by a light lunch. Playing fees - which include lunch and a lucky door prize ticket - are just $5. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Heritage House on (07) 4163-8111. Rosalie North Landcare Group - Upper Yarraman The Rosalie North Landcare Group will be holding their December meeting at Upper Yarraman Hall at 7:30pm tonight. The group is concerned with maintaining the landscape and environment of the former Upper Rosalie Shire and meets monthly at different halls around the area. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4692-6103. Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494. Alcoholics Anonymous - Nanango Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Nanango every Tuesday from 5:30pm at the Catholic Church Hall in Alfred Street (next to St Patrick's school). For more information, phone 0427-289-990. Coffee & Craft Morning - Kingaroy A Coffee and Craft Morning will be held at the QCWA Rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 12:00 noon this morning. Guests can bring their own craft along and simply enjoy the morning, but a new craft will be taught for the benefit of those who'd like to learn something new. You should also bring some morning tea to share and a gold coin entry for charity, but everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094. Coffee and Craft Mornings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Note: Today's meeting is also the group's Christmas break-up. Fortnightly meetings will resume in February 2019. Indoor Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Indoor Bowls Club will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Lutheran Church Hall in McDaniel Street, Yarraman at 9:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. Kingaroy Croquet Club The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy 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. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Tuesday meeting today, kicking off with a cuppa at 9:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. Yarraman Agricultural Society Meeting The Yarraman Agricultural Society will be holding their 2nd Tuesday monthly meeting at the Yarraman Showgrounds offices on the New England Highway west of town at 6:30pm this evening. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone 0438-638-506. December 12 Kingaroy Ukesters The Kingaroy Ukesters ukulele group will be holding their weekly meeting in The Hub Room of Kingaroy's Orana Aged Care Facility from 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The group meets every Wednesday for a group play and sing-along session, and members range from raw beginners to experts. New members are always very welcome, and fun tuition for the world's easiest to play instrument is always available. More details? Phone Dorothy on 0419-778-015 or Neil on 0400-478-378. Blackbutt Busy Needles Group The Blackbutt Busy Needles group will be meeting at the Uniting Church Hall in Coulson Street, Blackbutt from 9:30am to 1:30pm today. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Wednesday and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Linda on (07) 4170-0823 or Sue on (07) 4163-0919. South Burnett Council Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its monthly general meeting at the Glendon Street Council Chambers in Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning - a week earlier than usual due to the up-coming festive season break. Meetings are open to the public. Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Wondai Senior Citizens Club The Wondai Senior Citizens Club will be holding their second Wednesday of the month meeting at the Wondai Diggers Club at 87 Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 1:00pm this afternoon. The $2 meeting fee includes afternoon tea, a singalong, card games, bingo and beatles with small prizes, and membership is only $5 a year. The club also organises occasional bus trips. New members are always welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Graham on (07) 4168-5598. Wednesday Night Dance Class - Inverlaw Dance classes will be held at Inverlaw Hall in Inverlaw from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882. Wondai Community Christmas Carols Wondai's annual Community Christmas Carols service - organised by the Wondai Regional Art Gallery - will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 6:00pm this evening. The Wondai & District Band, QCWA Choir, Senior Citizens Choir and a hip hop dance troupe will be leading the carol singing, and song sheets will be available for the community to join in. There'll also be a $2 Lions sausage sizzle, free activities for children and a special appearance by Santa Claus. Everyone is welcome! Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Wednesday night poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play begins at 7:00pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Murgon Rotary Club 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. 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. Kumbia QCWA Craft Group The Kumbia QCWA Craft Group will be holding their regular 2nd Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kumbia QCWA Rooms in Bell Street today, kicking off with morning tea at 9:30am. Everyone is welcome, whether they're QCWA members or not. More details? Phone Mollie on (07) 4164-4191 or Lil on (07) 4164-4218. Rising Stars Playgroup - Yarraman The Yarraman Rising Stars Playgroup will be meeting at the Yarraman P9 State School Meeting Room between 8:45am and 10:30am this morning. Children involved in the playgroup will get to enjoy a morning of indoor and outdoor play and fun; develop pre-reading and pre-writing skills; form strong relationships with other children; and transition to school more smoothly. If you're bringing your child along, you should also bring along morning tea, a water bottle, a hat, closwed-in shoes suitable for climbing and old clothes (sunscreen will be provided). The playgroup meets every Wednesday during school terms. More details? Phone the school on (07) 4173-7333 Alcoholics Anonymous - Proston Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Proston every Wednesday from 6:00pm at the old railway station at Railway Park in Rodney Street. For more information, phone 0427-137-140. Wooroolin Scouts The Wooroolin Scouts meet every Wednesday night during school terms at their den in Kate Street, Wooroolin from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. The troop is open to young people aged 6 to 18, and new members are always welcome. 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. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon to around 2:00pm this afternoon. Members can bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided for a gold coin donation. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Probus Club Meeting - Nanango Nanango's Probus Club will be holding their monthly meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Fitzroy Street, Nanango (just across the road from IGA) from 9:30am to 11:30am this morning. The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month except January, and all meetings usually feature a guest speaker who talks on an interesting topic. Afterwards, some members like to go for a meal at a local venue, and newcomers are always welcome. More details? Phone Rosie on (07) 4163-8930 or send an email. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns 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 Coffee With A Cop - Kingaroy Kingaroy Police are hosting their first ever "Coffee With A Cop" at Muffin Break in Kingaroy Shoppingworld from 10:00am to 11:30am this morning. Coffee with a Cop is a great way to have a chat with local police over a cup of coffee, with no agendas or speeches. This is a chance for locals to ask questions, voice concerns and get to know our local police, and everyone is welcome. Annual Christmas Remembrance Service - Kingaroy Virgo Funerals will be holding their 10th annual Christmas Remembrance Service at their chapel in the South Burnett Crematorium at Pioneer Avenue, Kingaroy (opposite Taabinga Cemetery) at 6:30pm this evening. This year's non-denominational service will be officiated by a minister from the Kingaroy Ministers Fraternal and will be followed by refreshments in the chapel's gardens afterwards. The purpose of the service is to allow people to remember and commemorate a loved one who's passed away and there's no charge to attend - but an RSVP to help plan the catering would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by phoning Virgos on (07) 4162-7988 or by emailing them by 4:00pm on Tuesday, December 11. 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. Wooroolin QCWA Meeting The Wooroolin QCWA will be holding their regular monthly meeting at the Wooroolin QCWA Rooms on the Bunya Highway, Wooroolin at 9:30am this morning. All interested women from Wooroolin and district are very welcome to join them for a great afternoon tea and a chat after the meeting. More details? Phone Janice on 0439-073-160. Country Quilters & Crafts Group - Nanango 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 $3 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 Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Wednesday Ladies Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be holding their weekly Ladies Bowls games from 9:00am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269. December 13 Murgon Community Markets The fortnightly Murgon Community Markets will be held at the CWA Hall in Macalister Street, Murgon from 8:30am to 1:30pm today. The markets feature crafts, embroidered items, gifts and homewares, fruit and veg, hot food, sauces, chutneys and jams, flavoured breads and baked goods, scents and hand-crafted knits. Everyone is welcome! Social Golf - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road, Blackbutt will be running their weekly Sporters's Club game at 3:00pm this afternoon. This is a 6 hole event and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a fun game of golf, as well as the chance to win a chook, golf balls or tees. Green fees are $5:00 for adults and $1:00 for children. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-0180. St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Tai Chi Class - Kumbia Kumbia's weekly Tai Chi class will be held in the lunch room at the Kumbia Sports Ground from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The class is for beginners and new members are always welcome. Kumbia Community Morning Tea Kumbia's monthly Community Morning Tea will be held at 10:00am this morning at the Kumbia QCWA rooms in Bell Street. Everyone is welcome along to this free get-together for residents who live in and around the Kumbia area, and you can enjoy some laughs and a great morning tea at no charge. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 if you're dancing, or $2 if you're watching. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Coopers Gap CCC Meeting - Cooranga North The Coopers Gap Community Consultative Committee will be meeting at Cooranga North Memorial Hall on Niagara Road at Cooranga North from 4:00pm to around 5:30pm this afternoon for an update on AGL's Coopers Gap Wind Farm, which is now being built. Today's meeting will also be the group's Christmas break-up, and all interested people are welcome to attend as observers. Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to around 1:00pm today. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results for the cost of a gold coin donation. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Yarraman Over 50s Club Meeting The Yarraman Over 50s Club will be holding their regular second Thursday of the month meeting at Kitty Cook House in Emmett Street. Yarraman from 9:30am this morning. The Over 50s Club is an active social group with around 40 members and meeting days can include activities such as cards, exercises, and choir practice, as well as lunch. The group also organise occasional bus trips. New members are always very welcome, and you can obtain more details by phoning Dale on (07) 4163-8375. Cherbourg Christmas Community Rodeo Cherbourg will be celebrating Christmas with its popular Community Rodeo, which will be held at the Cherbourg Sports Complex in Collins Road from 3:30pm until late this evening (ride registrations close at 2:30pm and no late entries will be accepted). The rodeo will feature Poddy Rides, Junior Steers, Junior Bulls, an Open Bull Ride, a Buckjump and a Bullock Ride - all for cash prizes to the winners - and there'll be thrills and spills aplenty! There'll also be jumping castles, displays, live music, a mechanical bull, snow cones and fairy floss to keep children amused, and everyone is welcome. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. AGL Kingaroy Christmas Carnival The annual AGL Energy Kingaroy Christmas Carnival will be held in Kingaroy and Haly Streets in Kingaroy's CBD from 5:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. All rides will be $3 (except the dodgems), and Santa Claus will arrive at O'Neill Square about 6:00pm to sit in his Santa Chair and pose for photos with the children. The carnival will feature all the usual fun - food and craft stalls, free face painting, a free animal farm, meat wheels and multi-draw raffles throughout the night. Proceeds from the major raffle for grocery hampers will assist the Kingaroy SES. This will be drawn at 8:30pm. There'll also be live music and other entertainment in O’Neill Square from about 5:00pm. More information? Contact president Craig Lucas on 0455-993-899, or direct stall inquiries to Debbie on 0427-685-797. 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 will be available for $20. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Tai Chi For Health - Kingaroy The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be running Tai Chi classes at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy this morning. An intermediate class will run from 9:00am to 10:00am, followed by a beginners class from 10:15am to 11:15am. The classes aim to help relieve pain and improve quality of life, relieve stress, sharpen concentration, and improve balance, posture and mobility. Class fees are $3 for each attendance plus a $20 fee to Arthritis Queensland for insurance. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone June 0419-026-760, Jan 0434-891-600 or Antonia 0431-149-816 (Note: these classes run every week during school terms except for public holidays). Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. December 14 Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy 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 this afternoon. 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. Hivesville Christmas Carnival Hivesville will be holding its annual Christmas Carnival in Anzac Park from 6:00pm to around 8:00pm tonight. The carnival is organised by the Hivesville Progress Association and it will feature a sausage sizzle and light refreshments, live entertainment from the Seventh Day Adventist Church Choir (who'll be performing Christmas carols), a visit from Santa at about 7:00pm and raffle drawings at 8:00pm. Afterwards, the nearby Hivesville Hotel will be offering live music from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. Everyone is welcome! PS: In the event of wet weather, the Carnival will relocate to the rear of the Hivesville Hotel 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 will be available for $20. South Burnett Autism Support Group - Kingaroy The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its first Friday of the month meeting at SB Care opposite Super IGA in Avoca Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Jenni on (07) 4171-0096 or Jenny on (07) 4164-1107 Friday Afternoon 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. NaTDA Meeting - Nanango The Nanango Tourism & Development Association will be holding its monthly dinner meeting in the Long Hai Room at the Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 5:30pm tonight. NaTDA aims to assist, foster, instigate and/or manage any project that could contribute to the advancement of the communities in and around Nanango, and represents the interests of the Nanango community, business and tourism operators. All interested people are very welcome to come along and get involved! Afterwards, the meeting will be followed by an informal, optional social dinner at the RSL's bistro. You can obtain more information by phoning Gloria Kirkness on (07) 4163-2848. Twilight Markets - Kingaroy A special Twilight Markets will be held at the Satellite Cinema's event room inside the cinema in Short Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. The markets will feature boutique stalls selling unique gifts and hand made items. Everyone is welcome. 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. Murgon Christmas Fair CANCELLED: The Murgon Business and Development Association will be staging Murgon's 25th Annual Christmas Fair from 5:30pm until around 9:30pm this afternoon and evening in Lamb Street, Murgon. Highlights of this year's Christmas Fair include live entertainment from street performers, stage and roving entertainers; lots of inexpensive children's rides; heaps of food stalls and lots of prizes and giveaways to be won by lucky shoppers who've been patronising Murgon's Christmas Fair stores. As usual, Santa Claus will be making an appearance to delight the youngsters and pose for photographs with them between 6:00pm and 8:00pm, and the event will be professionally emceed too. The Murgon Christmas Fair is always a great evening of family entertainment and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Margaret on (07) 4168-2922. Note: This year's Christmas Carnival was cancelled on Thursday morning, December 13, due to forecast heavy rain on Friday. Advanced Tai Chi - Kingaroy The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be running an advanced Tai Chi class at SBcare at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets in Kingaroy from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. The classes aim to help relieve pain and improve quality of life, relieve stress, sharpen concentration, and improve balance, posture and mobility. Class fees are $3 for each attendance plus a $20 fee to Arthritis Queensland for insurance. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone June 0419-026-760, Jan 0434-891-600 or Antonia 0431-149-816 (Note: these classes run every week during school terms except for public holidays). Teachers Night - Nanango A special Teachers Night to celebrate the end of the school year for teachers will be held at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango from 8:00pm until late tonight. Popular local duo MisFitz will be supplying the entertainment and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-1287. 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 QCWA Meeting The Kingaroy branch of the QCWA will be holding their regular second Friday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (just next to Kingaroy RSL) from 9:30am to around 12:00 noon this morning. The day will kick off with coffee and chats - the meeting itself starts at 10:00am - and visitors and potential new members are always very welcome. More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094. Note: Today's meeting is also the branch's Christmas break-up. Monthly meetings will resume in February 2019. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm 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 no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Karaoke Night - Wooroolin The Grand Hotel on the Bunya Highway at Wooroolin will be holding their last Karaoke Night for 2018 with Love 2 Sing Karaoke from 7:00pm until late this evening. Everyone is welcome and there's no charge to take part. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4164-2261. Friday Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games on the third green at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 3:00pm this afternoon. 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. 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 December 15 Luke Medcalf and DJ T - Kingaroy South Burnett entertainer Luke Medcalf will be performing in the front bar of the Kingaroy Hotel-Motel at the corner of Kingaroy and Haly Streets from 8:30pm until late tonight, and DJ T will be spinning the platters in the back bar from 9:00pm. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1677. Kingaroy Markets The third Saturday of the month Kingaroy Markets will be held at the Cheers Triangle end of the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 7:00am to around 12:00pm today. The markets are jointly run by the Kingaroy Rotary Club and Kingaroy Show Society and feature a great array of arts, crafts, fruit and flower stalls. New stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone Patrick on 0419-648-754. Proston Christmas Carnival The annual Proston Lions Christmas Carnival will be held in Railway Park, Proston from 5:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. Organisers say this year's Christmas Carnival will be bigger and better than ever with an array of amusement rides and food stalls, a ham wheel, raffles, and a variety of other Christmas goodies on offer. Children can get to enjoy lots of free entertainment and free gifts, courtesy of the Carnival's sponsors (the Proston Lions, Proston Men's Shed, Hivesville Markets, Proston Round Table, the South Burnett Regional Council and community members). There'll also be amusements, live music and carol singing - and Santa will be putting in an appearance too. Meanwhile, in nearby Blake Street, NB Inspirations, the Jacaranda Tearooms and Proston Health & Beauty will all be open for late night shopping from 5:00pm so adults can take a break and get in some Christmas shopping while the children are being amused at the Carnival. Everyone is welcome! Christmas At Cassis With The SBCO The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be holding a special dinner concert at Cassis Restaurant at the corner of Haydens and Schellbach's Roads at Booie from 6:00pm until 10:00pm tonight. Guests at this prestige event can enjoy a menu of festive cuisine along with music from the SBCO String Ensemble and Wind Quintet. Tickets are $75 to $85 per head and need to have been booked by December 1. Skin & Bone - Kingaroy Popular local band Skin & Bone will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 8:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. Christmas On Alford Street - Kingaroy A Christmas On Alford Street celebration will be held in Alford Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. It will feature free games, give aways, laughing clowns, lucky dips and live entertainment, and food and drinks will be available too. Everyone is welcome. Arthur Black - Kingaroy Entertainer Arthur Black will be performing at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until around 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-4881. Wondai Parkrun The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed run at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Nanango Community Christmas Carols Nanango's annual Community Christmas Carols will be held at the Wesleyan Methodist Church at 55 Cairns Street in Nanango at 5:00pm tonight. This family-oriented event will feature contemporary and traditional carols, and will be followed by a good, old-fashioned New Zealand hangi. Everyone is welcome! December 16 Blackbutt Community Christmas Carols Blackbutt's annual Community Christmas Carols service will be held at St John's Anglican Church in Gladys Street, Blackbutt tonight, kicking off with a sausage sizzle at 6:00pm and followed by carol singing at 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. Kilkivan Christmas Movie Night Kilkivan will celebrate Christmas with a free family movie night featuring a screening of the 2004 animated film The Polar Express at Kilkivan Hall in Bligh Street, Kilkivan this evening. Activities will get underway at 5:30pm and Santa will pay a visit at 6:00pm before the movie screens at 7:00pm. Food and drinks will be available, and a licensed bar will be operating as well. The evening is being hosted by the Kilkivan Touch Football Association and Kilkivan State School P&C. Note: In the event of extreme wet weather, check Gympie Regional Council's Facebook page to see if this event will go ahead. Inverlaw Hall Annual Get-Together The Inverlaw Hall committee will be holding their annual Christmas get-together at Inverlaw Hall on the Burrandowan Road (roughly 20km from Kingaroy) from 8:00pm until late this evening. The get-together is for everyone who's supported the hall in any way over the past 12 months, whether as a guest at one of the monthly dances, or as a volunteer. More details? Phone June on (07) 4162-1195 or David on 0459-228-882. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Bunya Red Farm Caper Tours - Benair Bunya Red Farm at 544 Wattlegrove Road in Benair will be running tours of their unique caper farm between 10:00am and 3:30pm today. The tours allow guests to taste the produce, see how capers grow, and enjoy a morning or afternoon tea while taking in the great views out to the Bunya Mountains. Cost is $10 (under 5s are free) for the farm tour, produce tastings and morning or afternoon tea. More details? Phone Mandy or Allan at the farm on (07) 4164-3186. Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Blackbutt Country Markets The Blackbutt Lions Country Markets - run on the third Sunday of every month - will be held at Les Muller Park in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00am until around mid-day today. The markets offer a wide range of locally produced arts, crafts and and freshly harvested foodstuffs and everyone is welcome along! More details? Phone Ivan on (07) 4170-0068. December 17 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 Wednesdays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Kingaroy SES Training Night The Kingaroy SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the Kingaroy SES headquarters in Glendon Street, Kingaroy (next to Kingaroy X-Ray) from 7:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. New members are always very welcome. More details? Phone 0428-741-274 Cooinda Craft Group - Kingaroy The Cooinda Craft Group will be holding its regular Monday morning meeting at the Town Common Hall in Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy from 9:00am to 1:30pm today. Members of the group pursue a variety of crafts and newcomers are always welcome. Monday Evening Bingo - Blackbutt Bingo games will be held at Nukku Nook at the head of the Blackbutt Rail Trail in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 7:00pm this evening (eyes down at 7:30pm sharp). These weekly bingo nights are a fundraiser for the Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Noeleen on (07) 4163-0413 or send her an email. Monday Ukulele Club - Wondai The Wondai Ukulele Club will be holding its regular Monday afternoon meeting at the Wondai Regional Art Gallery Studio on the roundabout at Wondai from 1:00pm today. While the club largely focusses on ukuleles, other instruments are also welcome. More details? Phone Graham on 0411-821-493. Murgon SES Training Night The Murgon SES will be holding their regular Monday night training session at the SES Building in Gore Street, Murgon from 7:00pm to 9:00pm tonight. Anyone from the Murgon district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. Monday Night Line Dancing - Proston Line dancing classes will be held at the Proston Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston tonight. A beginners class will run at 5:00pm and an advanced class at 6:30pm. Class fees are $5 per head and everyone is welcome! December 18 Let's Yarn About Disability - Cherbourg Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council's "Let's Yarn" yarning circle will be discussing disabilities at the Indigenous Knowledge Centre in Cherbourg at 11:00am today. The event is for people who have disabilities; family and friends who care for those with disabilities; and anyone else interested in discussing the topic. Morning tea will be provided and everyone is welcome. Country Crafters - 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 Kingaroy Photographic Club The Kingaroy Photographic Club will be holding its 3rd Tuesday of the month meeting inside Kingaroy State High School's Community Room from 6:30pm this evening (access is via the Markwell Street bus parking area. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Rosemary on (07) 4162-3406. Yarraman Business Group Meeting The Yarraman Business Group will be holding their regular third Tuesday monthly meeting at the Club Room in the Yarraman Caravan Park on the D'Aguilar Highway north of town at 6:15pm this evening. The group caters for Yarraman businesses and new members are very welcome. More details? Phone 0409-504-383. Tuesday Morning Card Games - Yarraman Heritage House at 26 Millar Street in Yarraman will be hosting its weekly Tuesday morning 500 card games from 10:00am to around 1:00pm today, followed by a light lunch. Playing fees - which include lunch and a lucky door prize ticket - are just $5. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Heritage House on (07) 4163-8111. Tuesday Night Indoor Bowls - Wondai The Wondai Indoor Bowls Club will be holding its regular Tuesday meeting at the Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 7:30pm this evening. Three games of 12 ends are played, lasting up to three hours, and playing fees are $3. New members are always welcome and you can find out more details by phoning secretary Christine Rasmussen at Wondai on (07) 4169-0995, Maryanne Pearce at Tingoora on (07) 4169 0776, or Faye Holding at Goomeri on (07) 4168 4494. Tuesday Night Trivia - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding its regular Tuesday Night Trivia games this evening. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play starts at 7:00pm. Registration is just $2 and play is in teams of six. More details from the RSL: (07) 4162-1755. Proston Men's Shed The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at the old railway station building at Railway Park in Rodney Street, Proston for its regular Tuesday meeting today, kicking off with a cuppa at 9:00am. The meeting will run until around noon, and new members are always welcome. More details? Phone Geoff on 0439-694-000. Kingaroy Croquet Club The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy 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. Blackbutt Singers - Yarraman The Blackbutt Singers will holding their regular Tuesday morning practice session at the Yarraman Community Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman from 9:30am to around noon this morning. New members are very welcome. More details? Call Judy on (07) 4170-0880. Indoor Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Indoor Bowls Club will be holding their regular Tuesday morning meeting at the Lutheran Church Hall in McDaniel Street, Yarraman at 9:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. Proston Over 50s Club The Proston Over 50s Club will be holding their regular third Tuesday of the month meeting and social at the Proston Town Hall in Rodney Street from 10:00am onwards today. The $2 admission fee includes morning tea and there'll be a communal lunch at around noon (bring along a plate to share). Members take part in various games, lucky door prizes and progressive raffles, and membership is just $5 per year, with bus trips are organised throughout the year. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Noela on (07) 4168-9296. Barnaby Joyce - Murgon The Federal Government’s “Special Envoy For Drought Assistance and Recovery”, former National Party leader and Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, will be visiting Murgon today along with Member for Wide Bay Llew O'Brien to discuss the impact of the drought on business and the local community. Mr Joyce will be holding a public meeting at Murgon Town Hall in Gore Street, Murgon from 2:30pm to around 4:30pm. Everyone with a view on the drought's impacts on the South Burnett (and the Federal Government's responses to it) is very welcome to come along and express their ideas, and the forum is free - but people intending to go have been asked to RSVP to BIEDO on 0400-695-456 to help plan the afternoon tea catering. Danny's Diner - Kingaroy Danny's Diner - a free community dinner - will be held at the Uniting Church Hall at the corner of Alford and Youngman streets in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 7:00pm tonight. The dinner is an initiative of the Kingaroy District Ministry Association for the benefit of anyone who's hungry or otherwise doing it tough. While an RSVP isn't essential, it would be appreciated to help plan the catering. You can make one by phoning Lenelle on (07) 4162-8482. You can also read more about Danny's Diner on our website. Alcoholics Anonymous - Nanango Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Nanango every Tuesday from 5:30pm at the Catholic Church Hall in Alfred Street (next to St Patrick's school). For more information, phone 0427-289-990. Tuesday Social Bowls - Nanango The Nanango Bowls Club in Henry Street, Nanango will be holding social lawn bowls games from 12:30pm this afternoon. Dress standard is mufti and new players are very welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-3363 December 19 Wednesday Night Dance Class - Inverlaw Dance classes will be held at Inverlaw Hall in Inverlaw from 7:30pm tonight. The classes are a great way to learn ballroom dancing classics like the Quick Step, Jazz Waltz, Swing Waltz, Evening Three Step and many more, and class fees are just $4. More details? Phone David on 0459-228-882. 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. 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. New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Wednesday Morning Bridge - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bridge Club will be holding their regular Wednesday morning bridge games at the pavilion nearest to town inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 9:00am to 1:00pm today. New and visiting players are most welcome (training is available for new players too, if needed) and the $5 meeting fee includes morning tea. More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4162-2128 Kids Fun Day - Wondai The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be holding a Kids Fun Day from 9:00am to noon this morning. For just $5 (to cover materials), kids can amuse themselves drawing and colouring; learning how to make sun catchers, a snow man or a snow globe ball; and indulge in turtle art, kitchen art, Christmas art and shaving foam painting. More details? Phone Amber on 0448-332-527. Alcoholics Anonymous - Proston Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Proston every Wednesday from 6:00pm at the old railway station at Railway Park in Rodney Street. For more information, phone 0427-137-140. Country Quilters & Crafts Group - Nanango 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 $3 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 Tricia on (07) 4171-0124. 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. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Connections Craft Group - Kingaroy The Connections Craft Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 12:00 noon to around 2:00pm this afternoon. Members can bring their own craft project, or join in an activity the group is doing. Everyone is welcome and morning tea is provided for a gold coin donation. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Kingaroy Carers Group Meeting The Kingaroy Carers Group will be holding their regular third Wednesday of the month meeting at the Kingaroy RSL's Function Room in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 10:30am to 12:30pm this morning. The group is open to anyone who acts as a carer. It's designed to provide a social and networking outlet for carers, who often find themselves isolated by their role. The group provides coffee, cake, companionship, support and information and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Care for Carers team on (07) 4150 1900 or email them. National Seniors - Nanango The Nanango branch of National seniors will be holding its third Wednesday of the month meeting at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango this morning. The meeting will kick off with an informal cuppa around 9:30am before proceedings get underway at 10:00am. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone John on (07) 4163-6626. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns 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 Blackbutt Red Cross Meeting The Blackbutt branch of the Australian Red Cross will be holding their 3rd Wednesday of the month meeting at the Blackbutt tennis clubhouse in Hart Street, Blackbutt at 9:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. Murgon Rotary Club 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. Kingaroy Ukesters The Kingaroy Ukesters ukulele group will be holding their weekly meeting in The Hub Room of Kingaroy's Orana Aged Care Facility from 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The group meets every Wednesday for a group play and sing-along session, and members range from raw beginners to experts. New members are always very welcome, and fun tuition for the world's easiest to play instrument is always available. More details? Phone Dorothy on 0419-778-015 or Neil on 0400-478-378. Wednesday Ladies Bowls - Yarraman The Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman will be holding their weekly Ladies Bowls games from 9:00am this morning. New players are always welcome. More details from the club: (07) 4163-8269. Wednesday Night Poker - Kingaroy Wednesday night poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy tonight. Registrations start at 6:30pm and play begins at 7:00pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 December 20 Social Golf - Blackbutt The Blackbutt Golf Club at 51 Langton Road, Blackbutt will be running their weekly Sporters's Club game at 3:00pm this afternoon. This is a 6 hole event and everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a fun game of golf, as well as the chance to win a chook, golf balls or tees. Green fees are $5:00 for adults and $1:00 for children. More details? Phone the golf club on (07) 4163-0180. South Burnett Toastmasters - Kingaroy South Burnett Toastmasters will be holding a meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 7:00pm this evening. Toastmasters is a great way to learn how to speak in public and boost your self-confidence, and new members are always very welcome! Meetings are held on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays of the month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website Alcoholics Anonymous - Kingaroy Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to help solve their common problem 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 A.A. membership. A.A. isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 7:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone (07) 4162-5747. 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 will be available for $20. Heritage Nanango Christmas Carnival After an absence of eight years, Nanango's Heritage Christmas Carnival will be making a welcome return to life tonight. The Carnival will be held at Pioneer Park behind Nanango's RSL and the Nanango Aquatic Centre from 5:00pm to 9:00pm and it will feature amusement rides, food and market stalls, live music by Poddle Bonk and lots of family fun. Santa will also be dropping by with gifts for children, and there'll be other giveaways too. The Carnival is family friendly and alcohol free. Everyone is welcome! Tai Chi Class - Kumbia Kumbia's weekly Tai Chi class will be held in the lunch room at the Kumbia Sports Ground from 8:30am to 9:30am this morning. The class is for beginners and new members are always welcome. Blackbutt Agricultural Society Meeting The Blackbutt Agricultural Society will be holding their third Thursday of the month meeting at the main pavilion inside the Blackbutt Showgrounds in Bowman Road at 7:00pm this evening. All interested people are welcome to attend. Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango Bingo games will be held at Taras Hall immediately next to Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango at 9:00am this morning (doors open at 9:00am; eyes down at 10:00am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Techy Savvy Seniors - Kilkivan Goomeri The Kilkivan Library at 31 Bligh Street, Kilkivan and the Goomeri Library at 5 Moore Street, Goomeri will both be holding a Tech Savvy Seniors workshop today. The workshop will teach seniors how to get the most out of common modern gadgets like phones and tablets and it's free. The Kilkivan workshop will run from 10:00am to noon, and the Goomeri workshop from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. More details? Phone Kilkivan Library on (07) 5484-1209 or Goomeri Library on (07) 4168-4340. Street Party - Maidenwell The Maidenwell Trading Post will be hosting a Street Partyy in Pool Street, Maidenwell from 6:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. There'll be a free sausage sizzle running and everyone is welcome. Old Time Dancing Classes - Murgon Old Time Dancing will be held at the South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon at 1:00pm to 3:00pm this afternoon. The class caters to all levels from beginners to advanced, all in a fun and social atmosphere lead by a qualified dance instructor. Class fees - which include tea and coffee - are just $4 if you're dancing, or $2 if you're watching. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 or send them an email. Tai Chi For Health - Kingaroy The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be running Tai Chi classes at the Uniting Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy this morning. An intermediate class will run from 9:00am to 10:00am, followed by a beginners class from 10:15am to 11:15am. The classes aim to help relieve pain and improve quality of life, relieve stress, sharpen concentration, and improve balance, posture and mobility. Class fees are $3 for each attendance plus a $20 fee to Arthritis Queensland for insurance. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone June 0419-026-760, Jan 0434-891-600 or Antonia 0431-149-816 (Note: these classes run every week during school terms except for public holidays). St Joseph's Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's Parish Hall in Angel Avenue, Murgon will be hosting bingo games from 7:30pm this evening. There'll be $1000 in prizes on offer as well as a canteen and lucky bingo tickets. Proceeds will go to aid St Joseph's school and community works. Murgon Men's Shed The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday to work on projects and new members are always welcome. Kingaroy Community Kitchen The Kingaroy Community Kitchen will be holding its regular Thursday morning meeting at St Mary's Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am to around 1:00pm today. Community Kitchen members learn how to cook a variety of budget conscious home-cooked meals, then sit down together for a communal lunch afterwards to enjoy the results for the cost of a gold coin donation. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. December 21 Tucker & Chop - Kingaroy Popular South Burnett duo Tucker and Chop will be performing at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 7:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4163-1208. 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. PCYC Free Movie Night - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC in Macalister Street, Murgon will be holding a Free Movie Night this evening, with screening getting underway at 6:00pm. Guests should BYO blanket and pillow - popcorn will be on sale. More details? Phone the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889. Yarraman Community Christmas Carols Yarraman's annual Community Christmas Carols will be run at the Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street from 7:00pm to around 8:30pm this evening, followed by a light supper. Tonight'sd get-together will feature contemporary and traditional Christmas carols performed by the Yarraman Caroleers, and this family-oriented evening is completely free. Everyone is welcome! Cuppa And Chat Group - Kingaroy 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 this afternoon. 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. South Burnett Regional Council Christmas Party The South Burnett Regional Council's Customer Service Centres will be closing at noon today (rather than at 4:30pm) for the annual staff Christmas Party. However, emergency calls will still be answered if you need assistance: 1300-789-279 Blue Light Roller Skating - Nanango The Nanango Blue Light Disco committee will be holding their first Friday of the month U18s Blue Light roller skating night at the Nanango Skating Rink in George Street, Nanango from 6:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. There'll be lots of fun plus games and prizes, and a canteen will be operating too. Admission is $5, which includes skate hire, and the event is fully supervised. More details? Phone Nanango Police on (07) 4171-6333. 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 Advanced Tai Chi - Kingaroy The South Burnett Arthritis & Osteoporosis Support Group will be running an advanced Tai Chi class at SBcare at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets in Kingaroy from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. The classes aim to help relieve pain and improve quality of life, relieve stress, sharpen concentration, and improve balance, posture and mobility. Class fees are $3 for each attendance plus a $20 fee to Arthritis Queensland for insurance. Everyone is welcome. More details? Phone June 0419-026-760, Jan 0434-891-600 or Antonia 0431-149-816 (Note: these classes run every week during school terms except for public holidays). Friday Afternoon 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. Two For The Road - Moffatdfale Popular entertainers Two For The Road will be holding a campfire concert at the Barambah Bush Caravan Park on Barambah Road at Moffatdale from 5:30pm to 9:30pm tonight. Everyone is welcome, and campsites are available if you want to stay over. More details? Phone Barambah Bush on (07) 4168-1085. Over 50s Bingo - Proston Bingo games will be held at the Community Hall in Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am this morning, with eyes down at 9:30am. There's a $100 jackpot on offer, and morning tea is available for just $2. Over 50s Bingo is held on the first and third Friday of each month and everyone - including Under 50s - is welcome. More details? Phone Noela on (07) 4168-9296. Friday Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games on the third green at the rear of the Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 3:00pm this afternoon. 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. 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 will be available for $20. 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. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:30pm 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 no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. December 22 Nanango Mini Market The Nanango Mini Market, which runs on the 4th Saturday of each month outside the Churchyard Opp Shop at the corner of Drayton and Burnett Streets in Nanango, will be running from 7:00am to around noon this morning. Apart from offering great bargains at great prices, the markets also have a $2 sausage sizzle, $1 soft drinks and gold coin donation tea and coffee if you get peckish, plus a free jumping castle and fairy floss to keep children amused. New stallholders are also very welcome, with stall fees starting at just $5. More details? Phone Sue on 0419-319-981. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 Wondai Parkrun The Wondai parkrun group will be holding their weekly 5km timed run at Coronation Park in Wondai at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the South Burnett Rail Trail and the parkrun group is free to join. All you need to do is register (once) online at parkrun.com.au and bring the printed barcode to any parkrun event. More details? Send an email. Mr Q's Christmas Party - Nanango Popular South Burnett band Mr Q will be holding a Christmas Party at the Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango from 7:30pm until around 11:30pm tonight, playing everything from classic rock through to Christmas numbers (well, at least one). Everyone is welcome and admission is free. More details? Phone Beau or Nathan at the Palace on (07) 4163-1287. Nanango Community Christmas Lunch Boots 'N' Bulldust will be hosting the 10th annual Nanango Community Christmas Lunch at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street from 11:00am today. This free lunch will also offer live entertainment from Amber Goldsmith, Christmas carols and a visit from Santa, who'll be dropping in to distribute presents to children. There'll be a lucky door prize, too. Everyone is welcome but bookings are essential. You can make one by phoning Sandy on 0423-830-224. Tyrone Drahm - Kingaroy Entertainer Tyrone Drahm will be performing in the front bar of the Kingaroy Hotel at the corner of Haly and Youngman Streets, Kingaroy from 8:00pm until late tonight. Tonight's get-together will also have a Christmas theme, and the best dressed patron in Yuletide clobber will win a $100 Kinga gift card (judging will take place at 9:30pm). Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1677. Summer Solstice Today is the Summer Solstice when the Sun reaches the most southerly point in the sky (which it will do at 10:23am, Queensland time). The Summer Solstice marks the longest day of the year in the southern hemisphere, and from now on the sun will set a few minutes earlier each day until we reach the Autumn Equinox on March 21, 2019 when the Sun crosses the equator and the lengths of day and night are exactly equal. After this, sunsets will continue happening a little bit earlier each day until we reach the Winter Solstice on Saturday, June 22 next year. Kevin Smith - Kingaroy Entertainer Kevin Smith will be performing at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until around 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-4881. Wondai Country Markets The Wondai Regional Art Gallery's popular monthly Wondai Country Markets will be operating at Coronation Park in Wondai's CBD from 7:00am to 12:00 noon today. Today's markets will feature stallholders selling fresh fruit and vegetables, arts and crafts, useful knick-knacks and clothing. There'll also be live entertainment; lots and lots of other stalls selling great gifts and goodies; and special hand-made treasures from local artisans available from the Gallery's new "Studio" building just a short stroll across the park. The BBQs will also be firing up from 6:45am to dish out hearty breakfasts for early bargain hunters. New stallholders are always very welcome (stall fees range from $10 with power and water available, if needed) and you can obtain more details by phoning the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926 or by emailing them December 23 Hivesville Country Markets The Hivesville Country Markets will be held at the Hivesville Sports Grounds from 7:00am to around 1:00pm today. These family friendly monthly markets are held on the 4th Sunday of every month, and feature a variety of stalls including fresh local farm produce, plants, crafts and lots of food. There'll also be mini auctions running throughout the morning and there's plenty of free parking in the grounds. New stallholders are very welcome too, and you can obtain more details by phoning Trish on 0459-493-511. Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 Sunday Poker - Kingaroy Sunday afternoon poker games will be played at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy today. Registrations start at 2:00pm and play begins at 2:30pm. All games are free to play and there are prizes for first, second and third. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755 December 24 South Burnett Regional Council Early Closure The South Burnett Regional Council's offices and Customer Service Centres will close at noon today for the annual Christmas break, and will not re-open until Wednesday, January 2. However, emergency calls will still be answered during the break: 1300-789-279 Wondai Christmas Carnival Wondai's traditional Christmas Eve Carnival will be held in Coronation Park off Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 5:00pm onwards this evening when the BBQs fire up and the hamburgers and sausages start to sizzle. This popular Carnival will feature amusements for young children; a BBQ plus tea, coffee and soft drinks; a $1-per-ticket ham wheel; a 50c-per-ticket goods wheel; great Super Draws; and Christmas favourites performed by the Wondai & District Band. Santa will also be putting in an appearance at around 7:30pm with free ice-blocks for the children. The Christmas Eve Carnival is always a really great way to get together with friends in Wondai at Yuletide, and it also helps raise funds for Wondai's annual show. More details? Email the Wondai Show Society by clicking here. December 25 Christmas Day Buffet Lunch - Kingaroy The Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy will be holding an all-you-can-eat Christmas Day Buffet Lunch from 11:00am to 2:00pm today. The lunch will offer a wide variety of seafoods and Yuletide treats, and Santa will be paying a visit too. Tickets are $99 for adults (10% less for pensioners) and $35 for children aged 5-14, but bookings and pre-payment are essential. You can make a booking in person or by phoning the hotel on (07) 4162-1055. South Burnett Community Christmas Lunch - Kingaroy BOOKED OUT: The Salvation Army and several other community groups and volunteers will be hosting the annual South Burnett Community Christmas Lunch at the Senior Citizens Centre in Avoca Street, Kingaroy from 11:30am this morning (lunch will be served at around 12:00 noon). The lunch is open to anyone - young or old - including single parents and those who'd just appreciate some company today. To assist with catering, though, an RSVP is absolutely essential. You can make one by phoning CTC on (07) 4162-9000. Christmas Lunch - Coolabunia BOOKED OUT: The Whipbird Cafe in Coolabunia will be offering a buffet-style lunch and dessert for 100 guests from 11:30am to 2:00pm today. Tickets are $59 for adults, $20 for under 12s and $10 for U6s (U2s are free), but bookings are essential: (07) 4162-7658. Christmas Day Buffet Lunch - Wondai Dimities Cottage in Haly Street, Wondai (opposite the Art Gallery) will be holding a Christmas Day buffet lunch from 11:30am to around 2:00pm today. However, this popular event usually sells out quickly so bookings are essential: phone (07) 4168-5744. December 26 Boxing Day Public Holiday Today is Boxing Day, a public holiday, and most South Burnett businesses will either be closed today or operating on restricted hours. Kingaroy's Satellite Cinema will be open, though, and today it will begin screening Aquaman and Ralph Breaks The Internet alongside its other holiday screenings (ie Mortal Engines, The Grinch, Creed II and Spider-Man Into The Spiderverse). You can get today's Satellite Cinema Movie Guide by clicking here. December 27 Shops Re-Open Most retail stores around the South Burnett - in particular, supermarkets - will reopen today (except for some small retailers who take their annual holidays during this time of year). December 29 Smooth & Groove - Kingaroy Popular entertainers Smooth & Groove will be performing at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until around 11:30pm this evening. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-4881. Bowls Club Bingo - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Bowls Club at 141 Youngman St, Kingaroy will be running bingo matches from 7:30pm this evening with over $1000 in prizes on offer. More details from the club on (07) 4162-1404 December 30 Bunya Mountains Markets The monthly Bunya Mountains Markets will be running at Dandabah in the Bunya Mountains today. The markets feature up to 30 stands selling quality, locally-produced fresh produce, arts and crafts and they'll be operating from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Local cafes like Poppies On The Hill and The Bunya Mountains Cafe will be offering special Market Day menus and morning teas, lunches and afternoon teas, and walking trail maps will be available from both cafes, the Bunya Mountains General Store and market stalls if you'd like to take a walk through the adjoining National Park. More details? Phone (07) 4668-3126. Kumbia Museum The Kumbia and District Historical Society's museum, located in the Federation Heritage Centre behind Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, will be open from 1:30pm to 3:30pm this afternoon. The museum contains an excellent photographic display of local history and is well worth a visit. More details? Phone Josie on (07) 4164-4384 or Gayle on (07) 4164-4175. Sunday Bingo - Wondai Bingo games will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai this afternoon, with eyes down from 1:30pm. There will be 3 jackpots and 15 games on offer, and the kitchen will be open for light meals. Proceeds will go to help Wondai RSL veterans. More details? Phone (07) 4168-5297. Kilkivan Railway Markets The weekly Kilkivan Railway Markets will be held in Lester Millar Park in Kilkivan from 7:00am until around 12:00 noon this morning. The markets feature an array of locally produced fruit, vegetables and merchandise and new stallholders are always welcome! More details? Stall Bookings? Phone (0407) 772-741 or visit the website. Timbertowns Woodworkers - Blackbutt The Timbertowns Woodworkers group will be holding their regular Sunday 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 December 31 News Years Eve At The Com.Pub - Kingaroy Kingaroy's Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets will be holding a New Years Eve Party from 8:00pm until late tonight, kicking off with popular band Mr Q and followed by DJ's from 10:00pm until late. Admission is $10 and wristbands can be purchased in advance from the hotel, or on the night. More details? Phone the Com.pub on (07) 4162-1380 New Year's Eve Dance - Booie Hall A New Year's Eve Dance will be held at Booie Hall at 1226 Booie Road, Booie from 8:00pm until late tonight. Old Time dance music will be supplied by a local group and there'll be a great supper, novelties and a lucky door prize, too. Admission is $10 for adults, or $5 for high school students and non-dancers, and a portion of tonight's proceeds will go to a local charity. Everyone is welcome - especially younger people - and you can find out more by phoning Marie on 0439-794-027. New Years Eve At The Palace - Nanango The Palace Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango will be holding a big New Year's Eve Party with a Hawaiian theme to welcome in 2019 from 5:00pm this afternoon through to 2:00am tomorrow morning. A wide range of popular local entertainers like Natalie Fenton, Funadix, Lloyd Back, Chrissy Lauder, Lumberjack Lane and Dan Newland will be performing, and there'll be a jumping castle and face-painting to keep children amused until 10:00pm. There'll also be lots of raffles to help build an inclusive playground Nanango's Butter Factory park. In addition, the Palace will be offering free pick-up and drop-off to Nanango town residents from 5:00pm to 2:00am as well, so you can leave the car at home and welcome in the New Year in style. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Beau or Nathan on (07) 4163-1287. New Years Eve Fireworks At Lake Boondooma Boondooma Dam west of Proston will be ringing in the New Year with fireworks and live music tonight. There'll be a licensed bar open until late, food stalls, a band and a 9:00pm fireworks show (for families that need to get the children to bed) plus a second fireworks show for adults at midnight. Overnight camping sites will also be available if you'd like to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the Lake Boondooma Caravan and Recreation Park on (07) 4168-9694. New Year's Eve Family Rodeo - Goomeri The Goomeri and District Show Society will be holding their popular annual New Year's Eve Family Rodeo at the Goomeri Showgrounds today and tonight to help ring in the New Year. Gates will open and junior rodeo action will commence at 8:00am; pre-performance events will begin at 1:00pm; and the main rodeo will kick off around 5:00pm and continue into the evening. The event is a full bull & bronc NRA-affiliated Rodeo so you can be certain of seeing some really top class rodeo action. Events on offer include an Open Bull Ride, Saddle and Bareback Broncs, Time Event Stock and the must-have Poddy Ride for all the junior cowboys and cowgirls. And after the rodeo concludes there'll be toe-tapping live entertainment until late. A fully licensed bar and BBQ will be operating all day and night, and there's also free unpowered camping sites available on the grounds if you want to stay over after the party winds down around 1:00am. Entry fees are $20 for adults, $15 for young people aged 12 to 17 (under-12s are free) or $50 for a family of four. Everyone is welcome! More details? Email the Goomeri Show Society. New Year's Eve Party - Cooyar The Cooyar Hotel on the New England Highway at Cooyar will be ringing in the New Year with a $30 per head all-you-can-eat Rib and Prawn Night from 6:30pm this evening, followed by live entertainment from popular South Burnett entertainer Arthur Nettelfield. Camping will also be available nearby if you want to stay over, but bookings are essential to help plan the catering: (07) 4692-6185. New Years Eve At The Carrollee The Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy will be seeing in the New Year with The Distraction Duo performing from 9:30pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1055. New Years Eve Party - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street will be holding a New Years Eve Party with a glow in the dark theme and live music from Robert Early from 8:00pm until late tonight. Guests are encouraged to dress in neon colours so they'll shine brightly under black lights. There'll also be $8 snack baskets available from 7-11pm, plus raffles. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. New Year's Eve Trivia - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Dance Supporters Group will be hosting "The 90s - The Ultimate Nostalgia Game Show" at Trades Hall inside the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 7:00pm until late tonight. The evening will feature bingo, trivia, music, video games and prizes, and there'll be a jumping castle onsite to keep children amused, too. A BBQ and hot food will be available for purchase from 6:00pm, and a licensed bar will be operating as well (no BYO). Tickets are just $20 for adults or $15 for children, but U5s are free. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone 0402-595-805. New Years Eve With Clowry - Murgon Popular Murgon entertainer Clowry Kennell will be performing at the Royal Hotel in Lamb Street, Murgon from 8:00pm until late this evening. Admission is free.