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South Burnett Daily Calendar Listings for December 2019

December 1 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. 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 Moffatdale Boutique Markets - Yallakool The quarterly Moffatdale Boutique Markets will be running at the Yallakool Tourist Park on Bjelke-Petersen Dam from 8:00am to 2:00pm today. The markets offer a wide range of hand-made goods and this month - with Christmas not far away - stallholders will have a lot of Christmas gift options available as well as their usual wares. 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. Santa Visits Yarraman Santa Claus will be paying a visit to the Yarraman Bowls Club in Margaret Street, Yarraman from 3:00pm to 6:00pm this afternoon. There'll be free fruit poppers and iceblocks for children, and parents can get their child's photo taken with the jolly gentleman while children give him their Christmas wish lift. There'll also be hot dogs, cheerios, sausages and steak sandwiches available for sale if you get peckish. Everyone is 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 an "It's All About Christmas" 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 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 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 in the betting ring. 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 12:30pm. 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 The annual Kingaroy Community Christmas Carols will be held this evening at Kingaroy Town Hall. Food stalls will be open in the Glendon Street Forecourt from 5:00pm with the concert inside from 6:00pm. BYO cushions, chairs and blankets for a fun community get-together (there'll be some chairs at the rear of the hall for older folk!). Enjoy community sing-alongs of favorite carols along with the angelic voices of local children, youth and adult choirs. Organisers are encouraging people to dress in "Bible times" costumes. Funds raised on the night will support local school chaplains. More info? Contact Ruth on 0447-812-789. Benarkin P&C Pizza Party Benarkin State School P&C will be hosting a Pizza Party at the school in Scott Street, Benarkin from 5:00pm to around 7:30pm tonight to officially open the school's new tuck shop. Wood-fired pizzas will be available for a modest fee and everyone is welcome! 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 Break Up & Trophy Presentation - Kingaroy South Burnett Ten Pin Bowl & Mini Putt-Putt on the Bunya Highway west of Kingaroy will be holding their annual Break Up & Trophy Presentation from 1:30pm to around 4:00pm this afternoon. All family and friends of bowlers are welcome along, and players can get two games for $18.50 per person (but non-players can play for free). Trophies will be presented after first game and nibbles will be provided, too. The bowling rink's canteen will be open as well. More details? Phone the Ten Pin Bowl on (07) 4162-4544. 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. December 2 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 Understanding Your Pension - Kingaroy The Department Of Human Services will be running a free workshop on Understanding Your Pension at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 3:30pm to 5:15pm this evening. The workshop will explain the choices and consequences open to pensioners (or intending pensioners); how to make the most of your pension; Centrelink assessment issues; and rights and obligations. Light refreshments will also be provided, but to plan the catering bookings are essential. You can reserve a place by phoning 136-357 or by email. This seminar is the third in a series that have been running on November 18 and today, and you can find out more about others in the series on the Net. 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. 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. 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. Meetings will resume in February 2020. Monday Night Line Dancing - Blackbutt Line Dancing classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply and everyone is 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 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. 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. 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. Yarraman Creative Circle The Yarraman Creative Circle crafts group will be holding their regular first Monday of the month 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. 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. 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. The group meets every Monday night during school terms. 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. Kingaroy Rotary Club Meeting The Kingaroy Rotary Club will be holding its weekly dinner meeting at SBCare at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite SupaIGA)at 6:30pm this evening. Potential new members are always welcome. Goomeri Community Choir The Goomeri Community Choir will be meeting at the Goomeri Hall Of Memory in Boonara Street from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight for their weekly practice session. New members are always very welcome and you don't need any prior experience - just a passion for singing! More details? Phone Louise on 0427-748-692 Monday Yoga - Blackbutt Yoga classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. Class fees are $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pauline on 0437-606-699. Understanding Retirement Income Streams - Kingaroy The Department Of Human Services will be running a free workshop on Understanding Retirement Income Streams at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to 7:30pm this evening. The workshop will explain how income streams work; fund choices and invesment options; tax and Centrelink assessments; and transition to retirement. Light refreshments will also be provided, but to plan the catering bookings are essential. You can reserve a place by phoning 136-357 or by email. This seminar is the final in a series that have been running on November 18 and today, and you can find out more about others in the series on the Net. 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 South Burnett Antique Car Club The South Burnett Antique Car Club will be holding its first Monday of the month meeting at the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy at 7:30pm tonight. The club is for owners of vintage veteran and classic motor vehicles (or those who'd like to be) and offers monthly runs, picnic BBQs and fellowship. More details? Phone Val on 0409-091-346. 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 3 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 Kingaroy Croquet Club The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. Blackbutt Country Crafters 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 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. Yarraman Indoor Bowls 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 Probus Club Meeting The Kingaroy Probus Club will be holding its first Tuesday monthly meeting at the Town Hall Supper Room in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am this morning. Meetings generally include guest speakers, entertainments and morning tea and conclude around noon. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Bob on (07) 4162-5579 or Allan on (07) 4162-1327. Note: Today's meeting is also the club's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in February 2020. Santa Paws - Kingaroy Santa Claus will be visting the RSPCA at 43 Warren Truss Drive at Kingaroy Airport from 2:00pm to 6:00pm this afternoon to pose for photos with children, their pets and family members. You can get a memorable digital photo taken by Kymberley Johnson Photography for a $10 fee, and take it away on a USB stick (if you bring one with you). There are limited places, though, so you should book a timeslot by phoning the RSPCA on (07) 4162-5501. 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. 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 2020. Proston & District Heritage Association AGM The Proston & District Heritage Association will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Proston Cultural Centre (the old railway station) at Railway Park in Rodney Street at 6:15pm tonight. All interested people are welcome to attend. 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 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 meet every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. 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. Wondai Neighbourhood Watch Meeting 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. 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. Chatty Craft Evening 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. Yarraman Morning Card Games 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. 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. 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 2020. December 4 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. 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. AA 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. Kingaroy Dementia Support Group 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. Wednesday Night Poker 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 Wednesday Afternoon Games - Blackbutt The Roy Emerson Museum at the end of Hart Street in Blackbutt will be hosting Wednesday afternoon board games from 2:00pm to around 4:00pm today. There'll be a big range of popular board games on offer, but guests are welcome to bring their own if they wish. Playing fees are just $2, which includes afternoon tea or coffee (BYO mug), and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jackie on 0438-785-009. Wednesday Night Dance Class 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. 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. SBCO Community Christmas Concert RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book an optional meal at the South Burnett Community Orchestra's Christmas Community Concert being held at Kingaroy Town Hall this Saturday night, December 7 (see entry that day for all details). 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 Wednesday Morning Bridge 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 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 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. The lunch will cater for a maximum of 120 people, though, and to help plan the catering an RSVP is essential. You can make one by phoning John on 0408-010-932. 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 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. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts 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. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 Wednesday Morning Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's parish will be running Wednesday morning bingo games at the Australian Hotel at the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets, Murgon at 10:30am this morning. Everyone is welcome, and the proceeds will go to aid worthy local causes. More details? Phone Karen on 0419-676-228. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day The Kingaroy Senior Citizens Club will be hosting indoor bowls and cards (500) competitions at its centre on the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy between 9:00am and 4:00pm today. Indoor bowls competitions commence at 9:00am and cards at around 1:00pm, and the $2 admission includes a cup of tea. Everyone is welcome. For more details phone (07) 4163-6191. Goomeri SES Meeting The Goomeri SES will be holding their regular Wednesday night training session at the SES Building in Dickinson Park, Goomeri from 6:30pm to around 8:30pm tonight. Anyone from the Goomeri district who's interested in joining the SES (or simply finding out more about what's involved) is very welcome to come along. More details? Phone Group Leader Steve Kay on 0429-836-572 or Ray on (07) 4168-4150. December 5 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. 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. Thursday Yoga - Blackbutt Yoga classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. Class fees are $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pauline on 0437-606-699. Wondai Wolves AGM The Wondai Wolves rugby league football club will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway north of Wondai's CBD at 6:00pm tonight. The 2020 season will be a topic of discussion, along with the need for additional volunteers to help run the club. Everyone is welcome. Blackbutt-Benarkin Aged Care Association 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. Tai Chi Classes - 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). South Burnett Cake Decorating Association 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. 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. South Burnett Toastmasters 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 Combined Churches Christmas Break-Up - Kingaroy Kingaroy's combined churches will be holding their annual Christmas Break-Up Party at St Mary's Parish Hall at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 9:30am this morning. The get-together will feature entertainment, a morning tea and a lucky door prize, and guests should bring along a small plate of food to share while they enjoy the fun and fellowship. 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-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. Old Time Dancing Classes 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. 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. 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. Carols And Christmas Lunch Graham House at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon will be hosting Carols And Christmas Lunch from 11:30am to 2:00pm today. For $10 per head, guests can enjoy a two-course lunch, Christmas carols and lucky door prizes. Hoewever - to help plan the catering - an RSVP is essential. You can make one by phoning Graham House on (07) 4169-8400. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price to people facing financial difficulties. Thursday Night Bingo St Joseph's parish will be running Thursday bingo games at the Australian Hotel at the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets, Murgon at 7:30pm this evening. Everyone is welcome, and the proceeds will go to aid worthy local causes. More details? Phone Karen on 0419-676-228. Blackbutt Table Tennis The Blackbutt Table Tennis Club will be holding its weekly meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The club caters to players of all skill levels and plays singles, doubles and competition matches. New members are very welcome and there's a $5 meeting fee to cover hall hire costs. More details? Phone Warren on (07) 4163-0478 or 0411-103-591 Nanango & District Garden Club 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. Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Regional Art Gallery in Haly Street, Kingaroy (opposite the peanut silos) will be opening its Christmas-New Year exhibition at 6:00pm tonight. This month's exhibition - "Just For The Love Of It" - features works from the Monday Artists, and members of the group will be on hand to discuss their works. After tonight's opening, the exhibition will remain on display from 10:00am to 4:00pm weekdays and 9:00am to 1:00pm on weekends and public holidays (except Christmas Day) until Friday, January 10. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. December 6 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. 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. 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. Mozzie & The Frog - Murgon Entertainers Mozzie & The Frog will be performing at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-1819. Karaoke At The Palace - Nanango The Palace Hotel & Kitchen in Drayton Street, Nanango will be hosting a Karaoke Night with Dancing Barman Karaoke from 7:30pm until late tonight. Talent - while always appreciated - isn't essential: just a willingness to get onstage and give things a red hot go. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. More details? Phone Beau at the hotel on (07) 4163-1287. Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon - Nanango The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the third performance of their latest production "Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" at their playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight (doors open at 7:00pm). Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for concessions and include supper. They're available from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre and if not sold out earlier, some will also be available at the door. One final performance will be held at the same time and venue tomorrow night. More details? Phone (07) 4189-9446. Murder At Crimson House - Kingaroy The third performance of the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's theatre restaurant production "Murder At Crimson House" will be held at the Trades Hall inside Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm tonight. Tickets for a two-course dinner and the show are $40 per person and need to be booked online. Three more performances will be held at the same time and venue tomorrow night, and next Friday and Saturday night. La Creme Dance Academy End Of Year Concert The La Creme Dance Academy will be hosting their End Of Year Concert at Nanango State High School hall at the end of Cairns Street, Nanango at 5:30pm this evening. Students from all the dance school's grades will give dance performances, many themed on the Disney animated classic "Aladdin", in a spectacular show. Tickets to the concert at $16.85 per head and will be available at the door if not sold out. Note: A second concert will be held at the same venue tomorrow night, starting at the slightly later time of 6:30pm. 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 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. Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group The Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price to people facing financial difficulties. Nanango Blue Light Christmas Party 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! Kingaroy Freemason Lodge Meeting Kingaroy's Freemason Lodge will be holding its first Friday of the month meeting at the Masonic Temple at 22 William Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm to around 9:30pm this evening. Visitors are very welcome to attend the meeting, and potential members are invited to the post meeting supper. More details? Email the Secretary or visit the Lodge's Facebook page.Note Tonight's meeting is also the Lodge's Christmas break-up. Monthly meetings will resume in February 2020. Friday Social Golf - Proston The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4168-9367. 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 showcasing an exhibition of works by members of the Pastel Society Of Australia - something never seen in the region before - and it will occupy all the three main galleries, while children from Wondai State School will exhibit their own works in Kidz Korner. 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 just $5 and everyone is welcome to attend. 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 2020. Yarraman Progress Association AGM The Yarraman Progress will be holding their Annual General Meeting at the Yarraman Memorial Hall in Browne Street, Yarraman at 6:00pm this evening, followed by a general meeting. All interested people are welcome to attend. Friday Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. December 7 Maidenwell Christmas Tree The annual Maidenwell Christmas Tree will be held at Maidenwell Hall in Pool Street, Maidenwell from 7:00pm tonight. This annual get-together - held primarily for students at Tanduringie State School and local children - is organised by the Maidenwell QCWA and will feature $2 sausage sizzles and $5 steakette burgers, $1 raffles for fruit and veggies, and carol singing until Santas arrives at around 7:30pm. After this, the night will conclude with a shared supper (so please bring a plate). All Maidenwell and district residents are welcome! Goomeri Christmas Carnival The Goomeri Lions' popular annual Christmas Carnival will be held at the Breitkreutz Pavilion at the Goomeri Sportsgrounds in McIvor Street, Goomeri from 4:00pm until late today. This year's Carnival will feature live music, a bar and BBQ, food stalls, a coffee van, ice creams, sno cones, fairy floss, popcorn, soft drinks and local business stalls. There'll also be a free jumping castle, face painting, Christmas carols and pony rides to keep children amused, plus fun games and competitions and a surprise visit by Santa Claus bearing gifts, courtesy of Goomeri businesses. The whole night will be capped off with the Northern Agriservices Giant Fireworks Display after dark. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Inverlaw Hall Christmas Dance 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 and a few Yuletide surprises. Admission fees are just $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for high school students and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone June on (07) 4162-1195. Matty J And DJdirex - Kingaroy DJ's Matty J and DJdirex will be spinning the platters at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets, Kingaroy from 9:00pm until late tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. 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. La Creme Dance Academy End Of Year Concert The La Creme Dance Academy will be hosting the second (and final) performance of their End Of Year Concert at Nanango State High School hall at the end of Cairns Street, Nanango at 6:30pm this evening. Students from all the dance school's grades will give dance performances, many themed on the Disney animated classic "Aladdin", in a spectacular show. Tickets to the concert at $16.85 per head and will be available at the door if not already sold out. Ken Baines Disco - Kingaroy A Ken Baines Disco with a Christmas theme will be held at Saint Mary's Parish Hall in Albert Street, Kingaroy, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. About 30 young people with disabilities usually attend, along with their carers. Everyone is encouraged to dress up in a Christmas theme - there'll be prizes for the best-dressed - and admission is $5. Blackbutt Arts, Crafts and Christmas Fair Blackbutt will be celebrating the festive season with an Arts and Crafts Fair at Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt that will run from 10:00am to 8:00pm today, along with a free Blackbut Lions Christmas Fair that will get underway at the Hall at 5:00pm and run through to around 10:00pm tonight. The Arts and Crafts Fair is the perfect place to pick up beautiful, hand-crafted Christmas gifts; and the Christmas Fair will feature games, carols, a visit from Santa and lots of amusements for children. Both events are fmily friendly and all activities are free. Food and drinks will also be available, and everyone is welcome! Murder At Crimson House - Kingaroy The fourth performance of the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's theatre restaurant production "Murder At Crimson House" will be held at the Trades Hall inside Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm tonight. Tickets for a two-course dinner and the show are $40 per person and need to be booked online. Two more performances will be held at the same time and venue next Friday and Saturday night. SBCO Community Christmas Concert The South Burnett Community Orchestra will be holding a free Christmas Community Concert at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy at 5:30pm this evening (doors open at 5:00pm). Optional meals that include a sausage or steak burger, salads, dessert and tea, coffee or punch will be available at interval ($15 for adults or $10 for children 12 and under), but they need to be be pre-booked online by Wednesday, December 4. Everyone is weelcome. Kilkivan Christmas Carols Kilkivan will be holding a community Christmas Carols service at Lions Park at the corner of James and Hall Streets from 5:00pm this evening. The get-together will feature traditional and modern Christmas carols along with a retelling of the birth of Jesus in Nazareth, and there'll be a free sausage sizzle on offer and cold drinks as well. Guests should BYO blanket or chair, but everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Robert on (07) 5371-3114 or Bob 0400-798-151. Arthur Black - Wondai Entertainer Arthur Black will be performing at the Hotel Cecil in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 7:30pm until around 11:30pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4168-5460. Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon - Nanango The Nanango Theatre Company will be presenting the final performance of their latest production "Brothers Grimm Spectaculathon" at their playhouse at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango at 7:30pm tonight (doors open at 7:00pm). Tickets are $20 for adults or $15 for concessions and include supper. They're available from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre and if not sold out earlier, some will also be available at the door. More details? Phone (07) 4189-9446. 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 - and because this will be the last Nanango markets before Christmas, Santa could also be paying a visit to delight young market-goers. 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. Kingaroy Bowls Club Bingo 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 Parkrun The Nanango parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Ros Gregor Trail at Tipperary Flat next to the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the 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 (search for "Ros Gregor Trail" to find the group - but if you can't find it, just register and bring along the barcode). Byte Nite - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC will be hosting a Byte Nite from 7:00pm to around 11:00pm tonight for Murgon and Cherbourg youngsters at Murgon's Jubilee Swimming Pool in Gore Street. Children can play a range of fun and entertaining games and pursue other amusements for free during the course of the night, as well as get a free meal and a ride home afterwards if they need one, all under the supervision of local volunteers. Byte Nite is an initiative of the PCYC and Murgon Business and Development Association to tackle youth crime in the district by giving youngsters something to do on a Saturday night, and anyone who'd like to volunteer to help this community-driven initiative in any way should contact Sgt Rene Bond at the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 for more information. December 8 Lazy Sunday At Cranes - Kingaroy Cranes Winery at Haydens Road in Booie (just north of Kingaroy) will be holding a Lazy Sunday at their cellar door from 11:00am to 4:00pm today. The get-together will be offering Cranes wines, platters and live music by popular South Burnett entertainer Guy Davis - a really great way to relax and get ready for the new week ahead. There's no admission charge and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Cranes on (07) 4162-7647. 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. Murgon CBD 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 0427-133-408 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. Drought Relief Swimathon - Kingaroy A swimathon to help raise funds for Rural Aid drought relief will be held at the Kingaroy Swimming Pool at the corner of Alford and William Streets in Kingaroy from 10:00am to 2:00pm today. Serious swimming will take place from 10:00am to noon, and a fun inflatable will be in the pool between noon and 2:00pm (there'll also be a sausage sizzle and pizzas available from noon to 2:00pm, too). Sponsorship forms for the swimathon are available from the pool's kiosk, and the cost to take part is the pool entry fee plus $5 to have fun with the inflatable, or $2.50 per BBQW item. All swimmers young and old are welcome! More details? Phone the pool kiosk on (07) 4162-1863. Christmas Lunch - Blackbutt Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Douglas and Muir Streets in Blackbutt will be hosting a Christmas Lunch from 11:30am (for noon) today. For $17.50 per head, guests can enjoy a great selection of cold meats (ham, roast beef and chicken) accompanied by green salads, coleslaw and potato salad, followed by Christmas pudding with ice cream and custard. Tea and coffee will also be available and a licensed cash bar will be running from 11:00am. Everyone is welcome, but a booking is probably advisable to ensure a seat. You can make one by phoning John on 0408-010-932 or by emailing him. Firies Day Out - Kingaroy A Firies Day Out to raise funds for the South Burnett's Rural Fire Brigades and thank them for their prompt and effective action during recent bushfires will be held at the Commercial Hotel at the corner of Glendon and Haly Streets in Kingaroy from 1:00pm to around 7:00pm this afternoon. The day has been organised by a community committee that wants to recognise the efforts of volunteer firies, and South Burnett entertainers Amber Goldsmith, MisFitz, Soul Good, Deal'N, Natalie Fenton and Luke Green will be putting on a big afternoon of live music. There'll also be lots of raffles and a celebrity auction as well. Tickets are just $20 and all proceeds will go to aid local firies. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380 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 (which will have an 'Australiana' theme this year) 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 Farewell To Murray Johnston - Coolabunia A community farewell to retiring Coolabunia State School principal Murray Johnston will be held at Coolabunia State School off the D'Aguilar Highway at Coolabunia from 2:00pm to 5:00pm this afternoon. Murray has served at the school for 33 years and all past and present staff, students and their families are invited to bring along a plate for a shared afternoon tea, where tea and coffee will be provided. More details? Phone Joanne on 0417-619-258 or Bec on 0417-475-728. Note: In the event of wet weather this farewell will be relocated to Nanango State High School's hall at the end of Cairns Street, Nanango. 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. December 9 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 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. Goomeri Community Choir Christmas Show The Goomeri Community Choir will be holding a free Christmas Show at the Goomeri Hall Of Memory in Boonara Street from 5:30pm tonight in place of their weekly practice session. The concert will feature spotlight performances, a raffle and a Christmas singalong, and supper will be provided. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Louise on 0427-748-692 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. 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. 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 Night Line Dancing - Blackbutt Line Dancing classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply and everyone is welcome. Monday Yoga - Blackbutt Yoga classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. Class fees are $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pauline on 0437-606-699. 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! Kingaroy Rotary Club Meeting The Kingaroy Rotary Club will be holding its weekly dinner meeting at SBCare at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite SupaIGA)at 6:30pm this evening. Potential new members are always welcome. 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. The group meets every Monday night during school terms. 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. December 10 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 Indoor Bowls 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. 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. Yarraman Morning Card Games 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. Tourism Information Night - Wooroolin The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding a public meeting at Wooroolin Hall on the Bunya Highway, Wooroolin at 5:30pm tonight to discuss its plans to promote regional tourism in 2020. The meeting will also give attendees the chance to ask questions of Discover South Burnett, the recently-appointed South Burnett Tourism Advisory Committee, and the Visit South Burnett Local Tourism Organisation. Anyone with an interest in tourism is very welcome, and free tea and coffee will be available as well. 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. 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. South Burnett Chorale 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 meet every Tuesday night during school terms, and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Margie on 0424-924-632. 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. Coffee & Crafts Morning - Kingaroy The Kingaroy QCWA will be holding a Coffee & Crafts Morning at their rooms at 122 Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy (just next to the RSL) from 9:00am to around noon today. Ladies are welcome to bring along their crafts, something to share for morning tea and a gold coin donation for charity, and enjoy a relaxed get-together over tea and coffee. Some months new crafts are taught as well. Coffee & Chart mornings are held on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Tuesdays and all women are welcome. More details? Phone Lois on 0407-965-094. Under The Bonnet - Kingaroy POSTPONED: Kingaroy police will be holding a free Under The Bonnet workshop for new and learner drivers at the Bill Hull Car Centre at the corner of Kingaroy and Avoca Streets, Kingaroy from 5:30pm to around 8:00pm tonight. The workshop will teach attendees about personal safety, road safety and basic car maintenance skills, and men and women of all ages are encouraged to attend. Canapes and cold drinks will be provided, too, but numbers are limited so an RSVP to help plan the catering would be greatly appreciated. You can make one by phoning Bill Hull Car Centre on (07) 4162-2833 or by emailing them. Note: This event has been postponed until the New Year. Blackbutt Country Crafters 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 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 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. 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. Kingaroy Croquet Club The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. December 11 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 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. Wondai Community Christmas Carols Wondai's annual Community Christmas Carols will be held at the Wondai RSL in Mackenzie Street, Wondai at 6:00pm this evening. As usual, the event will feature performances by the Wondai CWA and Community Choir as well as the Wondai Senior Citizens Choir and the Wondai Town & District Band, and Wondai Lions will be running a $2 sausage sizzle if you feel like a snack. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission charge. 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. Coffee With A Cop - Kingaroy Kingaroy police will be holding an informal "Coffee With A Cop" session at Muffin Break inside Kingaroy Shoppingworld from 10:00am to around 11:30am this morning. The session is a great chance to meet local police in an informal setting, ask them any questions you like and share any concerns you might have, as well as have a coffee and a muffin with them. This is the fourth session of its kind since the concept was introduced by Kingaroy OIC Snr Sgt David Tierney and the initiative has been very well received. Everyone is welcome. Annual Christmas Remembrance Service - Kingaroy Virgo Funerals will be holding their 11th 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 10. 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. AA 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. 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. 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. 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. Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 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 Afternoon Games - Blackbutt The Roy Emerson Museum at the end of Hart Street in Blackbutt will be hosting Wednesday afternoon board games from 2:00pm to around 4:00pm today. There'll be a big range of popular board games on offer, but guests are welcome to bring their own if they wish. Playing fees are just $2, which includes afternoon tea or coffee (BYO mug), and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jackie on 0438-785-009. Peer Support Working Group Meeting - Proston A Peer Support Working Group Meeting to discuss the formation of a mental health support network in the Proston district will be held at the Proston Cultural Centre in Rodney Street, Proston at 10:00am this morning. Morning tea will be provided, but guests should BYO lunch. More details? Phone Kathy Crane on 0407-091-019. SBCO String Quartet RSVP Deadline Today is the last day you can book tickets for the SBCO String Quartet's concert and High Tea at Kumbia Hall this Saturday, December 14 (see entry that day for all details). 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 Nanango Probus Club Meeting 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 Wednesday Morning Bridge 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 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. 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. South Burnett Regional Council Meeting - Kingaroy The South Burnett Regional Council will be holding its final monthly general meeting for 2019 at the Glendon Street Council Chambers in Kingaroy at 9:00am this morning. Meetings are open to the public. Note: Today's meeting is being held a week earlier than usual to avoid a conflict with the festive season. The Council's next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 15. Wednesday Night Poker 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 Majellan Christmas Lunch - Nanango ASll past and present members of Nanango's Majellan are invited to attend a Christmas Lunch at the Palace Hotel and Kitchen in Drayton Street, Nanango at 11:30am today. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts 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 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. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day 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 Morning Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's parish will be running Wednesday morning bingo games at the Australian Hotel at the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets, Murgon at 10:30am this morning. Everyone is welcome, and the proceeds will go to aid worthy local causes. More details? Phone Karen on 0419-676-228. December 12 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. Yarraman Over 50s Club 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. Old Time Dancing Classes 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 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. 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. 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. 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. Kingaroy Christmas Carnival The annual 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. 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 the development of AGL's Coopers Gap Wind Farm, and issues related to it. The meeting will be followed by the CCC's annual Christmas bbq and drinks for members and guests. Thursday Night Bingo St Joseph's parish will be running Thursday bingo games at the Australian Hotel at the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets, Murgon at 7:30pm this evening. Everyone is welcome, and the proceeds will go to aid worthy local causes. More details? Phone Karen on 0419-676-228. 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. Note: Tonight's meeting is being held a week earlier than usual because NaTDA are organising Nanango's Christmas Carnival on December 20, and will be making final arrangements for it at the meeting. 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. Blackbutt Table Tennis The Blackbutt Table Tennis Club will be holding its weekly meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The club caters to players of all skill levels and plays singles, doubles and competition matches. New members are very welcome and there's a $5 meeting fee to cover hall hire costs. More details? Phone Warren on (07) 4163-0478 or 0411-103-591 Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price to people facing financial difficulties. Thursday Yoga - Blackbutt Yoga classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. Class fees are $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pauline on 0437-606-699. December 13 Muddy Flats - Murgon Muddy Flats will be performing at the Murgon Services Club in Lamb Street, Murgon from 7:00pm until around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the club on (07) 4168-1819. Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group The Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Dinner Music With Alice Benfer - Nanango South Burnett entertainer Alice Benfer will be performing at the Palace Hotel's restaurant in Drayton Street, Nanango from 5:30pm until late tonight to mark the last day of school for most students (and their parents). Bookings are advisable: (07) 4163-1287. South Burnett Autism Support Group - Kingaroy The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its second 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 Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price to people facing financial difficulties. Tanduringie State School Picnic Day Tanduringie State School will be holding its annual Picnic Day today for school families and the community to celebrate the conclusion of the 2019 school year. This annual get-together is organised by the school's P&C committee and volunteers, and all Maidenwell and district locals are welcome. More details? Phone the school on (07) 4164-6146. 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. Murgon Christmas Festival The new-look Murgon Christmas Festival run by the Barambah Ministers Association will be held at QEII Park in the centre of Murgon's CBD from 4:30pm until around 9:30pm today. Rides, fairy floss and face-painting for children will start operating at 4:30pm and popular Christian band Iron & Clay will perform on the Lamb Street Rotunda from 6:30pm to 7:30pm, followed by community Christmas carols. There'll also be food and drink stalls operating in the park. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. More details? Phone Chris on 0414-397-570 or Glen on (07) 4168-4134. Note: The former Murgon Christmas Festival run by the MBDA has now moved to Easter and become the Easter Speggtacular. 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. Murder At Crimson House - Kingaroy The fifth performance of the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's theatre restaurant production "Murder At Crimson House" will be held at the Trades Hall inside Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm tonight. Tickets for a two-course dinner and the show are $40 per person and need to be booked online. One final performance will be held at the same time and venue tomorrow night. Full Sircle Acoustic Duo - Nanango Local acoustic duo Full Sircle will be performing at Nanango RSL in Henry Street, Nanango from 6:00pm until around 10:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from ther RSL on (07) 4163-1375. Beer And Burger Night - Knigaroy Huskys Burgers outside SupaIGA in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Beer and Burger Night until 8:30pm this evening. Guests planning a night on the town can buy their beer at takeaway prices from the bottle shop located diagonally opposite, then bring them over to Husky's for a sit-down burger dinner. It's a much cheaper option than going to a local pub for dinner (roughly 50% less) and the burgers are better, too. More details? Phone Husky's on (07) 4189-5605. 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. Flicks In The Sticks - Goomeri The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival will be holding a free outdoor movie night at the Goomeri Sportsgrounds in McIvor Street, Goomeri from 7:00pm this evening. The feature movie will be Kiwi Christmas and coffee, ice creams and hot chips will be on sale in the grounds. Guests should BYO blanket or chairs, and everyone is welcome. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Friday Social Golf - Proston The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4168-9367. 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 Hivesville Christmas Carnival Hivesville will be holding its annual Christmas Carnival in Anzac Park from 5:30pm to around 8:00pm tonight. The carnival is organised by the Hivesville Progress Association, Hivesville Markets and Council and will feature a sausage sizzle and light refreshments, live entertainment from the Seventh Day Adventist Church Choir (who'll be performing Christmas carols - they're very good), 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 Alex The Frenchman & DJ Richter - Kingaroy Popular local entertainer Alex The Frenchman will be performing an acoustic set at the Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 7:30pm until around 9:30pm tonight, followed by DJ Richter who'll be spinning the platters until late. Admission is free and everyone's welcome. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1380. December 14 Mick Evans - Kingaroy Entertainer Mick Evans will be performing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 10:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1055. Murder At Crimson House - Kingaroy The final performance of the South Burnett Musical Comedy Society's theatre restaurant production "Murder At Crimson House" will be held at the Trades Hall inside Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy at 6:30pm tonight. Tickets for a two-course dinner and the show are $40 per person and need to be booked online. Beer & Burger Night - Kingaroy Huskys Burgers outside SupaIGA in Avoca Street, Kingaroy will be holding a Beer and Burger Night until 8:30pm this evening. Guests planning a night on the town can buy their beer at takeaway prices from the bottle shop located diagonally opposite, then bring them over to Husky's for a sit-down burger dinner. It's a much cheaper option than going to a local pub for dinner (roughly 50% less) and the burgers are better, too. More details? Phone Husky's on (07) 4189-5605. Kilkivan Christmas Carnival Kilkivan's annual Christmas Carnival will be held at the Kilkivan Showgrounds at 88 Mudlo Road from 6:30pm until late tonight. The Christmas Carnival will feature Christmas Carols sung by students from Kilkivan State School; a bar and canteen; live entertainment from popular performer Graeme Jensen; a free jumping castle for children and lots of family fun. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission charge. This year's Carnival has been organised by the Kilkivan P&C, Touch Football Club, Swimming Club and Kilkivan Kindy and is sponsored by Kilkivan Post Office, Kilkivan General Store, Kilkivan Auto Centre and Powers Transport. Yarraman Markets The Yarraman Progress Association's monthly 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. Dance - Booie Hall A 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 Mark's Music 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. Everyone is welcome - especially younger people - and you can find out more by phoning Marie on 0439-794-027. Katherine Outback Experience Tour - Widgee Multiple Golden Guitar winner and horseman extraordinaire Tom Curtain will be bringing his Katherine Outback Experience Tour to the Widgee Bushman's Campdraft Arena at Upper Widgee Road, Widgee from 5:00pm to 7:30pm this evening (gates open at 4:30pm). The show will feature a one-hour KOE Show with horses and dogs, followed by a 30 minute intermission with live music from special guests, and then an hour of live music by Tom and guests, featuring both old favourites and new numbers from his recently released 4th album. A cash bar and food will also be available onsite, but BYO is not permitted. Tickets are $30 for adults or $15 for students aged 5-17 (under-5s are free) if booked online in advance, or $40 and $25 if purchased at the gate tonight. Bikes & Beers Ride - Kingaroy The South Burnett Mountain Bike Club will be holding its third annual Bikes And Beers Ride today. Riders should meet up outside PSM Probike in Haly Street, Kingaroy at 3:30pm for a 3:45pm roll off, and can choose between two ride options: a Mt Wooroolin ride on the single trails, or a South Burnett Rail Trail Ride of 10 to 15kms (or whatever you can manage). Both rides are great for beginners, and afterwards all riders will convene back at the Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street for some refreshments and a chat. New and first-time riders are very welcome and there's no fee to take part. More details? Phone Jason on 0455-896-749. 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). Christmas Dance - Booie Hall A Christmas 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 Mark's Music 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. Everyone is welcome - especially younger people - and you can find out more by phoning Valda on (07) 4163-5104 or 0459-122-753 Mr Q Live & Loud At The Palace The South Burnett's most popular good times band Mr Q will be performing live (and loud) at the Palace Hotel and Kitchen in Drayton Street, Nanango from 7:30pm until late tonight. The band will be playing their usual mix of original tunes and rock favourites, admission is free and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Beau at the hotel on (07) 4163-1287. 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 Saturday morning 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. SBCO String Quartet - Kumbia The South Burnett Community Orchestra's String Quartet will be performing a concert at Kumbia Hall in Bell Street, Kumbia at 3:00pm this afternoon, accompanied by a High Tea. Tickets - which include the High Tea afterwards - are $20 per head and can be purchased from Kingaroy Office Central in Haly Street, Kingaroy or online. For catering purposes, bookings need to be made by Wednesday, December 11. 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, the NB Department Store, 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! More details? Phone Helen on (07) 4168-9297. Nanango Parkrun The Nanango parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Ros Gregor Trail at Tipperary Flat next to the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the 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 (search for "Ros Gregor Trail" to find the group - but if you can't find it, just register and bring along the barcode). Saturday Cricket Round 10 of the South Burnett's 2019-20 cricket competition will get underway at four venues across the region at 12:30pm today. In Kingaroy, Kallindale Warriors will play Wondai at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy; and Kingaroy Services will play the Nanango Scorpions at Taabinga State School in Kingaroy Street; in Murgon, Cherbourg will play the Kumbia Rattlers at Murgon State High School; and in Blackbutt, Blackbutt will play the Southern District Devils at the Blackbutt cricket grounds. Canteens will be operating at some venues and spectators are very welcome. Meanwhile, in A Grade, Murgon Crusaders will be playing away in Kenilworth against Kenilworth. Kilkivan Equestrian Centre Official Opening Kilkivan's new $2 million Equestrian Centre at 88 Mudlo Road, Kilkivan (the Kilkivan Showgrounds) will be officially opened at 2:45pm this afternoon by Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliff and Gympie Mayor Mick Curran. The official opening will be followed by the Centre's first-ever event - barrel racing - which will start at 3:00pm and conclude around 6:00pm. Members of the public are welcome to attend both events. Barlight - Kingaroy Entertainers Barlight will be performing at Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy from 7:00pm to around 11:00pm tonight. Admission is free. More details from the RSL on (07) 4162-1755. Kingaroy Bowls Club Bingo 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 Living In The 70s - Kingaroy The Commercial Hotel in Glendon Street, Kingaroy will be hosting the Living In The 70s Show Band concert from 8:00pm until late tonight, featuring all the hits from artists like Fleetwood Mac, The Sweet, Supertramp, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Boz Scaggs, Rod Stewart, AC/DC, Skyhooks, The Angels, TMG and many more. Dinner and show tickets are $55 per head or you can take in the show by itself for $30. Tickets are available at the hotel unless sold out. More details? Phone the Commie on (07) 4162-1380 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. Nanango Parkrun The Nanango parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Ros Gregor Trail at Tipperary Flat next to the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the 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 (search for "Ros Gregor Trail" to find the group - but if you can't find it, just register and bring along the barcode). South Burnett Speedway - Kingaroy The South Burnett Speedway Club will be holding their Christmas Cup race meeting at Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street from 4:00pm this afternoon (when gates open) until late tonight. The feature races of tonight's meeting will be the Queensland Super Sedan titles and Round 3 of the Street Stocks Series, but there'll also be fierce competitions between Production Sedans, Lightning Sprints and Modlites for a full night of adrenaline-fuelled action. Racing will start at 4:30pm and entry is $25 for adults and $15 for pensioners and students (with school ID). Children 12 and under are free, and family passes (two adults and three students) are $65. A canteen will also be running at the track. You can get more information - and a full program - on the Speedway Club's website 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. Basket Of Hope Toy Run Collectors taking part in the annual Basket Of Hope Toy Run will gather outside Mitre 10 in Rogers Drive, Kingaroy at 9:30am this morning for a sausage sizzle. After this, they'll proceed to Kingaroy Showgrounds at 11:00am to deliver soft toys collected in this year's run to the Salvation Army, who in turn will distribute them to local families in need this Christmas. Spectators and well-wishers are very welcome, as well as anyone who wants to make a last-minute donation. Christmas Carols - Nanango Acclaimed opera singer Calista Walters accompanied by Cassie Midgley will be performing Christmas carols at the "Little Cathedral In The Bush" (ie Our Lady Help Of Christians Catholic Church) in Gipps Street, Nanango at 7:00pm tonight. Tickets to the concert are $20 for adults or $15 for concessions, and it will be followed by coffee and cake. Tickets can be obtained in advance from the Nanango Visitor Information Centre in George Street or by phoning 0400-402-361. Tickets will also be available at the door tonight. You can also read more about tonight's concert on our website. 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 - a week earlier than usual due to Christmas. 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 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 Joan Spicer on 0456-999-928. Byte Nite - Murgon The South Burnett PCYC will be hosting a Byte Nite from 7:00pm to around 11:00pm tonight for Murgon and Cherbourg youngsters at Murgon's Jubilee Swimming Pool in Gore Street. Children can play a range of fun and entertaining games and pursue other amusements for free during the course of the night, as well as get a free meal and a ride home afterwards if they need one, all under the supervision of local volunteers. Byte Nite is an initiative of the PCYC and Murgon Business and Development Association to tackle youth crime in the district by giving youngsters something to do on a Saturday night, and anyone who'd like to volunteer to help this community-driven initiative in any way should contact Sgt Rene Bond at the PCYC on (07) 4168-1889 for more information. Note: Tonight's get-together is the last for the year. Byte Nites will resume after the festive season concludes. 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. December 15 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 freshly harvested foodstuffs and everyone is welcome along! Since today's markets are also the last ones in Blackbutt before Christmas, they'll also have a special Yuletide theme. More details? Phone Ivan on (07) 4170-0068. 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. Lazy Sunday At The Pink Flamingo - Yarraman The Pink Flamingo gelato and coffee bar on the D'Aguilar Highway in the heart of Yarraman's CBD will be holding a Lazy Sunday from 11:00am to around 3:00pm today, with live music on the verandah from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. The Royal Hotel across the road will be cooking up pizzas if you fancy something substantial for lunch before coffee and dessert, and the Yarraman Gallery and Gift Shop will be open for Christmas shopping as well if you feel like a browse. Everyone is welcome! 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 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 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. December 16 Kingaroy Rotary Club Meeting The Kingaroy Rotary Club will be holding its weekly dinner meeting at SBCare at the corner of Avoca and Kingaroy Streets, Kingaroy (opposite SupaIGA)at 6:30pm this evening. Potential new members are always welcome. Monday Night Line Dancing - Blackbutt Line Dancing classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt at 7:00pm this evening. Class fees apply and everyone is welcome. Goomeri Community Choir The Goomeri Community Choir will be meeting at the Goomeri Hall Of Memory in Boonara Street from 5:30pm to around 7:00pm tonight for their weekly practice session. New members are always very welcome and you don't need any prior experience - just a passion for singing! More details? Phone Louise on 0427-748-692 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 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. 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 Yoga - Blackbutt Yoga classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. Class fees are $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pauline on 0437-606-699. 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 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. December 17 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. Yarraman Morning Card Games 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. Yarraman Business Group 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. Blackbutt Country Crafters 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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. Yarraman Indoor Bowls 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. 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. 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. Kingaroy Croquet Club The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. December 18 Nanango Men's Shed The Nanango Men's Shed at the corner of Mt Stanley Road and Heathermore Lane, Nanango will be open from 8:30am to 12:30pm today (and also on Mondays). New members are very welcome! More details? Phone Ben on 0491-102-087 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. AA 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. 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. 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. Indoor Bowls & Cards Day 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. 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. 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. Blackbutt Red Cross 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. Wednesday Morning Bingo - Murgon St Joseph's parish will be running Wednesday morning bingo games at the Australian Hotel at the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets, Murgon at 10:30am this morning. Everyone is welcome, and the proceeds will go to aid worthy local causes. More details? Phone Karen on 0419-676-228. Wednesday Afternoon Games - Blackbutt The Roy Emerson Museum at the end of Hart Street in Blackbutt will be hosting Wednesday afternoon board games from 2:00pm to around 4:00pm today. There'll be a big range of popular board games on offer, but guests are welcome to bring their own if they wish. Playing fees are just $2, which includes afternoon tea or coffee (BYO mug), and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jackie on 0438-785-009. Ringsfield Readers Book Club - Nanango The Ringsfield Readers Book Club and Book Exchange will be holding its monthly meeting at Ringsfield House at 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango at 10:00am this morning. Book Club members can exchange books for free, or for a small donation if they don't have a book, during Ringsfield's trading hours. Club members also have access to a cake and coffee deal at the meetings, which are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Maidenwell Rural Fire Brigade Meeting The Maidenwell Rural Fire Brigade will be holding their monthly meeting and Christmas break-up at the brigade's shed just down from the Maidenwell Hotel in front of J.A. Gorton Oval at 7:00pm this evening. If you'd like to volunteer with the brigade, contact Secretary Lona Goudswaard on (07) 4314-3000 or email her. 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 Kingaroy Carers Group 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. Nanango National Seniors 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. Wednesday Morning Bridge 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 South Burnett Social Group The South Burnett Social Group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month for morning tea. The group meet at different venues around the South Burnett to support local businesses, and membership is open to men and women of all ages. Morning tea options are usually affordably priced to help everyone join in. More details? Want to know where this month's meeting will be held? Phone Kath on (07) 4168-5282. Red Earth Foundation Breakfast - Kingaroy The Red Earth Community Foundation will be holding a breakfast at the SB Care Hall in Avoca Street, Kingaroy (opposite SupaIGA) from 6:30am (for a 7:00am start) to deliver a report on its activities over the past 12 months. The breakfast will feature talks by Chair Georgie Somerset, the South Burnett Community Orchestra and Red Earth director John Carey. Tickets to the breakfast are $26 per head, and can be booked online through the Red Earth website 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 Dance Class 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. Nanango Country Quilters & Crafts 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 Poker 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 Kingaroy QCWA Twilight Branch The Kingaroy QCWA Twilight Branch will be holding their third Wednesday of the month meeting at the QCWA Rooms next to Kingaroy RSL in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 6:00pm to around 8:00pm tonight. The Twilight Branch is a new branch of the QCWA specifically designed for working women and busy mums. It meets in the evenings and is separate from the traditional Kingaroy branch (which meets during the day). The Twilight Branch is open to all women who'd like to take part in QCWA activities and/or find out more about this highly respected community organisation. New members are always very welcome! More details? Phone Julie on 0408-719-120. December 19 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. 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. 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. Coolabunia Saleyards Christmas Break The South Burnett Regional Council's Coolabunia Saleyards will close today for a Christmas break. The Saleyards will reopen for normal business on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Thursday Night Bingo St Joseph's parish will be running Thursday bingo games at the Australian Hotel at the corner of Lamb and Gore Streets, Murgon at 7:30pm this evening. Everyone is welcome, and the proceeds will go to aid worthy local causes. More details? Phone Karen on 0419-676-228. National Seniors Meeting - Murgon The Murgon branch of National Seniors will be holding their final bi-monthly meeting for 2019 at the Murgon Bowls Club at 103 Macalister Street, Murgon from 10:00am to around 11:30am this morning. Today is the group's regular meeting and all interested people are welcome. Afterwards, members usually adjourn to the Murgon Services Club for lunch. The group meets on the third Thursday of every second month and run regular bus trips to nearby areas on alternate months. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone Paula on (07) 4168-3114 or (0438) 708-885. Note: Today's meeting is also the group's Christmas break-up. Regular meetings will resume in February 2020. 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. Thursday Yoga - Blackbutt Yoga classes will be held at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 9:00am to 10:00am this morning. Class fees are $4 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Pauline on 0437-606-699. Narcotics Anonymous - Wondai The South Burnett branch of Narcotics Anonymous will be holding its weekly meeting at Wondai from 8:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group provides support for anyone experiencing problems with drugs of any kind (including prescription medicines) and meetings are free. More details? Phone 0400-600-514. Blackbutt Agricultural Society 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. Old Time Dancing Classes 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. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price to people facing financial difficulties. 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. South Burnett Toastmasters 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 Blackbutt Table Tennis The Blackbutt Table Tennis Club will be holding its weekly meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 6:00pm to 9:00pm this evening. The club caters to players of all skill levels and plays singles, doubles and competition matches. New members are very welcome and there's a $5 meeting fee to cover hall hire costs. More details? Phone Warren on (07) 4163-0478 or 0411-103-591 December 20 Friday Croquet - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome and a $2 lesson is available if you'd like tuition in the basics (all equipment is supplied). More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. Cherbourg Christmas Fair Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council will be hosting a Christmas Fair outside the Council Chambers in Barambah Avenue, Cherbourg from 9:00am until after lunch today. There'll be a free jumping castle, fairy floss and snow cones to keep children amused, along with free gifts for Cherbourg households. Everyone is welcome! Heritage Nanango Christmas Carnival Nanango's Heritage Christmas Carnival will be will be held at Pioneer Park behind Nanango's RSL and the Nanango Aquatic Centre from 5:00pm to 9:00pm tonight, and it will feature free amusement rides, food and market stalls, live music 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, and last year's was a blast (you can read what it was like and see pictures on our website). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Gloria on 0417-608-754 or Terry on 0409-496-167. Council Staff Xmas Party The South Burnett Regional Council's administration offices, depots and libraries will all close around mid-day today to allow staff to attend their annual Christmas Party. Proston and Murgon will close at 11:15am; Blackbutt at 11:30am; Nanango at 11:45am; Wondai at noon; and Kingaroy at 12:30pm. Residents who need emergency assistance after these times today should call the Council's after-hours number: (07) 4189-9100. Friday Night At The Shed - Nanango The Shed in Little Drayton Street, Nanango (just next to the Scott Car Park) will be open from 7:00pm until late tonight for local musicians and anyone else who enjoys music to come along, bring their instruments and jam in a relaxed and informal setting (or just sit on the Shed's lounges, listen in and enjoy the wide variety of talent on offer). The Shed fires up every Friday night, has tea and coffee-making facilities, and there's no admission charge. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Jane on 0400-631-677. Wesleyan Food Hampers - Nanango Wesleyan Grace Community Food Hampers will be available at 36 Fitzroy Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 12:00 noon today. Food hampers are available for a modest price to people facing financial difficulties. 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 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 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. 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. Kingaroy Cuppa & Chat Group The Cuppa and Chat Group will be holding its weekly meeting at The Biscuit Tin behind St Mary's Church at 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy from 10:00am to around 11:00am today. As the name suggests, members enjoy a cuppa and biscuits baked in the community kitchen, and simply chat about whatever interests them. More details? Phone Centacare Community Connections on (07) 4162-5439. Friday Social Golf - Proston The Proston Golf Club on Brigooda Road, Proston will be holding a Friday afternoon social golf game today. Names need to be in by 2:00pm for a 2:30pm tee-off, and everyone is welcome. More details from the club on (07) 4168-9367. December 21 Kingaroy Bowls Club Bingo 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 Parkrun The Nanango parkrun group will be holding its weekly 5km timed walk/run along the Ros Gregor Trail at Tipperary Flat next to the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango at 7:00am this morning. Runners follow a course along the 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 (search for "Ros Gregor Trail" to find the group - but if you can't find it, just register and bring along the barcode). Kingaroy Friendship Markets The third Saturday of the month Friendship Markets will be held at the River Road end of the Kingaroy Showgrounds in Youngman Street, Kingaroy from 6:30am to around 12:00pm today. The markets are jointly run by the Kingaroy Rotary Club and Kingaroy Show Society and feature a great range of arts, crafts, fruit and garden stalls, plus unusual bric-a-brac. New stallholders are always very welcome! More details? Phone 0456-999-928 or send an email. CPR And Defibrillator Awareness - Kingaroy The Kingaroy Local Ambulance Committee will be outside the Bank Of Queensland branch at Kingaroy Shoppingworld from 9:00am to 2:00pm today to provide free "hands-on" defibrillator and CPR training to anyone who'd like to learn the basics of saving a life. You can read more about this unique offer on our website. 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. December 22 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. 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. Nanango Community Christmas Carols Nanango's annual Community Christmas Carols - organised by the Nanango Ministers Fellowship - will be held under the stars at the Nanango Community Baptist Church in Mt Stanley Road from 5:00pm tonight, kicking off with a BBQ and followed by a carols program at 6:00pm. There'll also be activities for children on site to keep young ones amused. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission charge. 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 Community Christmas Carols Blackbutt's annual Community Christmas Carols service will be held at St John's Anglican Church in Gladys Street, Blackbutt from 6:00pm tonight, kicking off with a BBQ and followed by a visit from Santa at 6:30pm before carols get underway at 7:00pm. Music will be supplied by the Sempf Family and everyone is welcome! 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, and it's always a fun night out. More details? Phone June on (07) 4162-1195 or David on 0459-228-882. December 23 Yarraman Creative Circle The Yarraman Creative Circle crafts group will be holding their regular 4th 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. Note: Today's meeting is the group's Christmas break-up. Meetings will resume in January 2020. Come & Try Rugby League For Girls - Kingaroy A "Come & Try" rugby league day for girls will be held at T.J. O'Neill oval in Kingaroy Street, Kingaroy from 2:00pm to 5:00pm this afternoon. Potential new players are very welcome! 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. December 24 Kingaroy Croquet Club The Kingaroy Croquet Club will be playing croquet games at the rear of the Kingaroy Cricket Club in Youngman Street, Kingaroy (just next to Beangrowers) from 9:00am to around 11:30am this morning. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-6022. Christmas Eve Part Public Holiday Today is Christmas Eve - the day before Christmas - and this year the Queensland Government has declared it a part public holiday from 6:00pm so workers can get home to be with their families. As as result, most businesses in the region will close at 6:00pm and those that don't will be paying their staff public holiday penalty rates. Most businesses will also be closed tomorrow (Christmas Day) and Thursday (Boxing Day), but many shops - including supermarkets - will reopen as usual on Friday. 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. Yarraman Indoor Bowls 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. 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 Country Crafters 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 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. Council Offices Close For Christmas The South Burnett Regional Council’s customer service centres, libraries, and administration offices will close from noon today for the annual Christmas break, and will re-open for business as usual at 8:30am on Thursday, January 2. Customers who experience emergencies that need Council assistance during the festive season break (eg: burst water main etc) should phone (07) 4189-9100 to be put through to Council’s after hours call centre. However, in a life threatening emergency, you should call 000 instead. 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. Yarraman Morning Card Games 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. 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 ham wheel; a 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. 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. December 25 Christmas Day Buffet Lunch At The Palace - Nanango The Palace Hotel and Kitchen in Drayton Street, Nanango will be running an all-you-can-eat Christmas Day Buffet Lunch from 10:00am to around 1:00pm today. The lunch will feature traditional meats and seafood, a selection of salads and sides, Christmas treats and desserts and an all-ages punch. There'll also be live entertainment from Amber Goldsmith and a jumping castle for children, all in air-conditioned comfort. Bookings are absolutrely essential, though, and you can make one by phoning Beau at the hotel on (07) 4163-1287. South Burnett Community Christmas Lunch - Kingaroy 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 Day Buffet Lunch At Dimities - Wondai Dimities Cottage at 49 Haly Street in Wondai will be hosting an all-you-can-eat Christmas Day Buffet Lunch from noon today (doors open at 11:30am). The lunch will offer a great assortment of traditional meats, salads, Christmas treats and sumptuous desserts, plus tea, coffee and soft drinks (guests are welcome to BYO if they prefer something stronger). However, bookings are absolutely essential. You can make one by phoning Chef Graham on (07) 4168-5744. December 26 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. Narcotics Anonymous - Wondai The South Burnett branch of Narcotics Anonymous will be holding its weekly meeting at Wondai from 8:00pm to around 9:00pm this evening. The group provides support for anyone experiencing problems with drugs of any kind (including prescription medicines) and meetings are free. More details? Phone 0400-600-514. December 29 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. 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 8:00am 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. 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 Neon Party - Nanango The Palace Hotel & Kitchen in Drayton Street, Nanango will be holding a Neon Party from 6:00pm to 2:00am tonight to welcome in the New Year. Guests are encouraged to wear neon bright clothes and in addition to live music there'll be a jumping castle and face painting for children; a pig on a spit; prizes and raffles; and free pick-up and drop-off for locals who'd rather leave their car at home. Admission is by gold coin and everyone is welcome! More details? Phone Beau at the hotel on (07) 4163-1287. New Years Eve Party - Hivesville The Hivesville Hotel will be holding a New Years Eve Party from 5:30pm until late tonight. The party will feature a jumping castle and gladiator duelling for children, food and drinks, plus a mechanical bull and live music from 8:00pm. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4168-9876. Sharryn Bell - Maidenwell The historic Maidenwell Hotel in Maidenwell will be celebrating the New Year with a concert by country, rock and pop performer Sharryn Bell and her band that will run from 8:00pm until late tonight. There's also free camping available next door in the Maidenwell Sports Grounds if you want to stay over. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the pub on (07) 4164-6133. Rib & Prawns Night - Cooyar The Cooyar Hotel on the News England Highway at Cooyar will be ringing in the New Year with a Rib & Prawns Night from 6:30pm this evening, along with live music from Kieran Lillis from 8:00pm until late. There's also free camping available nearby if you want to stay over. More details? Bookings? Phone the hotel on (07) 4692-6185. 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. 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. Pete & Pommers - Yarraman Toowoomba entertainers Pete and Pommers will be performing country rock and pub rock at the Royal Hotel on the D'Aguilar Highway in Yarraman from 8:00pm until late tonight to help welcome in the New Year. The get-together will also have a beach party theme, so guests are encouraged to wear their best Hawaiian shirts and/or beach gear. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-8219. Hawaiian Night - Kingaroy Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy will be holding a New Years Eve Party from 8:00pm until late tonight. The party will have a Hawaiian theme and will feature a Tiki drinks bar, a photo booth and live entertainment from Footsteps. More details? Phone the RSL on (07) 4162-1755.