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Burnett Visionary Women - Wondai

BIEDO will be hosting a Burnett Visionary Women workshop at Wondai Town Hall in Mackenzie Street, Wondai from 9:00am to 3:00pm today. Guest speakers include Katie Zerner (who'll discuss visions and goals), Heather Ellis (how to become fabulous), Marcia Hunt (good health habits) and Felicity Dascombe (how to navigate challenges). Tickets - which include morning tea, lunch and a goodie bag - are $25 per head and need to be booked by May 6. You can find out more and RSVP on BIERDO's website

South Burnett Autism Support Group

The South Burnett Autism Support Group will be holding its second Friday of the month meeting at the Salvation Army Hall at 107 Kingaroy St, Kingaroy at 6:30pm this evening (child care is available for a small fee). New members are always welcome! More details? Phone Jenny after hours on (07) 4164-1107.

Friday BBQ Feed - Blackbutt

Blackbutt RSL at the corner of Douglas and Muir Streets in Blackbutt will be running a Friday BBQ Feed from 5:00pm today. The 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗕𝗕𝗤 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸 will be offering a range of slow-cooked treats and the RSL will also be selling nuggets and hot chips for $6 per serve as a fundraiser for Legacy. In addition, the Blackbutt Car Enthusiasts Club will be bringing along some members cars to show (always as treat for car buffs). Everyone is welcome!

Cuppa And Chat Group

Kingaroy's 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 on (07) 4162-5439.

Kingaroy RSL Bingo

Bingo games will be running at Kingaroy RSL from 9:30am this morning (eyes down at 10:30am). There'll be multiple 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.

Proston Men's Shed

The Proston Men's Shed will be meeting at their building at 5-23 Rodney Street, Proston from 9:00am until around 12:00 noon today. The Men's Shed is open every day (except Sundays) and new members are always very welcome! More details? Phone the Men's Shed on 0477-235-429

Friday Morning Bingo - Murgon

Bingo games will be held at Murgon RSL's Welfare Drop-In Centre at 44 Stephens Street West, Murgon from 9:00am this morning (eyes down at 10:00am). There'll be some great prizes on offer and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4313-3018.

Friday Line Dancing - Kingaroy

Line dancing classes will be held at the Anglican Church Hall in Alford Street, Kingaroy (opposite the police station) from 9:30am to 12:00 noon today. A $5 dancing fee applies (which includes morning tea) and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone Vicki on 0427-461-538

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 Night Darts

The Nanango Darts Club at the corner of Elk and George Streets, Nanango will be running its regular weekly practice night from 7:00pm this evening. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone (07) 4163-2255.

Friday Social Golf & Dinner - 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. Cold beer and snacks will also be available at the clubhouse from noon, and the club's very popular Friday night dinner will be running after 5:30pm. More details? Phone 0474-741-822.

Elders, Grannies & Aunties Craft Group

The Elders, Grannies & Aunties Craft Group will be meeting at the Gundoo Early Years Place at 8 Fisher Street, Cherbourg from 10:00am to 1:00pm today. The group, which meets every Friday morning, is free to join and morning tea will be provided. Transport is also available if needed - phone (07) 4168-2832

Never 2 Old 2 Rock & Roll - Kilkivan

The Kilkivan Bush Camping and Caravan Park at 577 Rossmore Road in Kilkivan will be hosting the first day of their 2-day Never 2 Old 2 Rock & Roll weekend from 4:00pm until late tonight. The event will kick off with Rock & Roll dance classes where experienced instructors will teach guests the proper moves and grooves, followed by live rock and roll music until late. The park's catering team will also be serving up foods all night, and campsites are available if you want to make a full weekend of it. Prices for the weekend vary depending on what accommodation you book, and information can be found on the Park's web site. More details? Phone the park on (07) 5484-1340.

National Tank Makers Golf Night - Nanango

The Nanango Golf Club on the D'Aguilar Highway north of Nanango's CBD will be hosting National Tank Makers Friday Night Golf - a two-player ambrose over six holes - from 5:00pom this evening. The event is open to golfers of any age, and a bar and burgers will be available le at the clubhouse. There'll also be a free bouncy castle to keep young children amused. More details? Phone the golf club on 0407-642-521.

Friday Night Karaoke - Nanango

The Commercial Hotel in Drayton Street, Nanango will be running Friday Night Karaoke from 7:00pm until late this evening. Admission is free and the hotel's kitchen will be open for dinner and snacks. More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4163-1208.

Malcolm Johnston - Kingaroy

Racing legend Malcolm Johnston - otherwise known as Miracle Mal - will be appearing at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from around 5:30pm tonight to meet up and chat with fans and share some of his funny racing stories. Mal is in town to prepare for the Burrandowan Picnic Races tomorrow, and he will be making a second appearance tomorrow night after the horse racing concludes. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

Blackbutt History Morning

The Blackbutt and District Tourism and Heritage Association will be holding a History Morning from 9:30am to around 12:00 noon today at the Roy Emerson Museum at the end of Hart Street, Blackbutt (opposite the skate park). This month's get-together will host a talk from guest speaker Alena Knaggs, a descendant of the Douglass family who was born and bred in Blackbutt and who will be sharing her decades of memories about the town. Everyone with an interest in history - particularly Timbertowns and district history - or the BDTHA's magnificent Blackbutt trailhead gardens and buildings is very welcome, and morning tea will be available for just $2. More details? Phone the Museum on (07) 4163-0146, send them an email or visit their Facebook page.

Harrington Circus Show - Murgon

The Harrington Circus Show will be running at the Murgon Showgrounds in Macalister Street, Murgon from today until Sunday, offering an all-new 50-minute performance under a heated Big Top. Today there'll be an evening show at 7:00pm and tomorrow there'll be two shows (at 4:00pm and 7:00pm), followed by a final performance at noon on Sunday. Tickets range from $22 to $27 for adults and $12 to $17 for children, depending on seating (front or sides). More details? Phone 0431-969-209

Friday Night Soccer - Kingaroy

Kingaroy East Women will play Kingaroy West Women under lights at the Kingaroy soccer fields at the end of Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy at 6:15pm this evening, followed by a second match between Kingaroy West Men and Nanango Men Blue at 7:45pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome and there's no admission fee.

Friday Night Rugby League - Wondai

The Wondai Sportsgrounds off the Bunya Highway north of Wondai's CBD will be hosting an U14s match between Wondai and Cherbourg at 5:30pm tonight, followed by a second U14s clash between Murgon and Nanango at 6:30pm and then an Open Women's match between South Burnett and Fraser Coast at 7:30pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome!

South Burnett Pantry - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Pantry will be open from 8:30am to 12:00 noon today at 1A (Lot 3) Railway Terrace 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 James on 0438-071-658. PS: If you'd like to help The Pantry in any way - either by volunteering or donating goods - please contact James about this too, or visit the website.

Alcoholics Anonymous - Murgon

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 Murgon every Wednesday and Friday at 12:30pm at the Baptist Church at 94 Macalister Street, and members who can't make it in person can join in the meeting online via Zoom. For more information (or help with a Zoom connection) phone 0427-137-140.