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Renewables Public Meeting - Kumbia

The South Burnett Regional Council is hosting a community information session, "Renewables At What Cost?", this evening at Kumbia Memorial Hall by wildlife photographer and former Greens candidate Steven Nowakowski who has become an active anti-wind farm campaigner in recent years, doing interviews and speaking alongside politicians and community activists at rallies. Doors will open at 5:30pm with the meeting to start at 6:00pm. More information? Contact Mayor Kathy Duff on 0437-020-705.

Community Burns - Cherbourg

Cherbourg residents have been invited to learn more about cultural burns from 9:00am this morning in Wakka Wakka Park, Cherbourg. Information will be shared by the Wakka Wakka Native Title Aboriginal Corporation, Bunya Peoples Aboriginal Corporation, Wakka Wakka Rangers, Firestick and the Rural Fire Brigade. There'll also be a free barbecue at 11:00am for Elders and community members who want to get involved. Everyone taking part should wear closed-in shoes, a long short and long trousers.

Biggest Morning Tea - Widgee

A Biggest Morning Tea to raise funds for Cancer Council Queensland will be held from 10:30am this morning at the Widgee Bushman's Bar at 22 Upper Widgee Road. Entry is $20 which includes coffee and tea and a big selection of cakes and sandwiches. There will also be raffles.

Murgon Pantry Grand Opening

The new Murgon Pantry, run by the not-for-profit South Burnett Pantry association, will have its grand opening at 10:00am this morning at the Murgon Baptist Church, 94 Macalister Street, Murgon. There'll be a sausage sizzle and morning tea available. To RSVP, phone 0499-118-821.

Gather & Grow - Nanango

South Burnett CTC will hold "Gather & Grow" activities for over 18s from 10:00am to noon today at the Nanango Neighbourhood Centre, at 41A Drayton Street. Today's activity is making rock painting. Bookings essential. Phone (07) 4162-9084.

Thursday Croquet - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Croquet Club often plays at Lyle Vidler Oval in Youngman Street, Kingaroy, on Thursday evenings. Games start at 6:00pm - but always check the club's Facebook page to confirm. New members are always welcome! More details? Phone 0419-778-015.

Mondure Hall Craft Circle

A social morning of knitting, crocheting (or any other craft) will be held at Mondure Hall, in McConnell Way, from 9:00am to noon this morning. Bring along your project (and a small plate to share - no obligation). All skill levels welcome! Cost is a gold coin donation which includes tea and coffee. The Craft Circle is held on the third Thursday of every month. RSVP to Andrea on 0417-745-906.

South Burnett Gem & Fossicking Club - Kingaroy

The South Burnett Gem and Fossicking Club will be holding their regular meeting today at their club's workshop in Shed 2 in the South Burnett Enterprise Centre at 6 Cornish Street, Kingaroy from 8:30am to around 12:00 noon today. The club embraces all aspects of lapidary (including gem hunting and cutting) and meets in Kingaroy every Monday and Thursday. New members are always welcome. More details? Phone 0491-606-427.

Go Getta Girls - Kingaroy

Members of the Go Getta Girls running club, for women aged over 18, meet every Monday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 5:30am at the wooden shed in Memorial Park, Burnett Street, Kingaroy, for a run. More info? Phone Donna on 0409-620-923 or Annette on 0407-670-084.

Toastmasters - Kingaroy

South Burnett Toastmasters will be meeting in the Anzac Room of Kingaroy RSL in Markwell Street, Kingaroy at 6:45pm (for a 7:00pm start) 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 every month. More details? Visit the South Burnett Toastmasters website

Line Dancing - Nanango

Fun line-dancing classes are held every Thursday at the Uniting Church Hall, 44 Gipps Street, Nanango. Beginners from 9:00am to 10:00am and Improvers from 10:30am to noon. Cost is $5.00 which includes tea and coffee. More info? Phone 0408-745-824.

Graham House Community Garden - Murgon

Graham House's community garden group will be meeting at the garden behind the Graham House Community Centre at 21 Taylor Street East in Murgon at 8:00am this morning. The group meets twice weekly and it's a great way to meet new people with similar interests, stay active, get some sunshine and take home healthy produce. More details? Phone Graham House on (07) 4169-8400.

GardenCare Group - Kingaroy

Kingaroy's GardenCare Group will be holding its weekly meeting at Centacare's gardens, behind the church at 15 Albert Street, from 9:30am this morning. Come along for fun in the garden (both beginners and avid gardeners welcome!). More details? Phone Centacare on (07) 4162-5439.

Wooroolin Line Dancers - Kingaroy

The Wooroolin Line Dancers will be holding a line dancing class in Kingaroy from 5:30pm to 6:30pm tonight at the Kingaroy Scout Hall at 8 James Street, Kingaroy. Course fees are $10. More info? Phone Paula 0498-210-073.

Social Table Tennis - Blackbutt

The Blackbutt Table Tennis Club will be holding its weekly meeting at the Blackbutt Memorial Hall in Bowman Road, Blackbutt from 5:00pm to 8:00pm this evening. The club caters to players of all skill levels and new members are very welcome. There's a $5 playing fee and bats are provided. More details? Phone Oggy on 0418-732-850.

Murgon Men's Shed

The Murgon Men's Shed will be holding a meeting at their shed in Macalister Street, Murgon (the shed next to the former Murgon Railway Station) today. The Men's Shed meets every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday between 7:30am and 12:30pm to work on projects and new members are always welcome! Contact Dave on 0407-409-335.

Thursday Tai Chi - Nanango

A Tai Chi class will be held under the shade sails in Ringsfield House's gardens at 41-45 Alfred Street, Nanango, from 8:00am this morning (or at Nanango Showgrounds if it's raining). Class is a social group and new members are always welcome. Cost is $4 per session. More details? Phone Gary on 0487-853-617.

Taras Hall Bingo - Nanango

Nanango RSL Citizens Auxiliary holds bingo games at Taras Hall, immediately next to Nanango RSL Club in Henry Street, Nanango, from 8:30am every Thursday morning (eyes down at 9:30am sharp). Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4163-1375.

Thursday Night Trivia - Nanango

Trivia is played at the Nanango RSL Club in Henry Street every Thursday night from 6:00pm. Everyone is welcome! More details? Phone the club on (07) 4163-1375.

WMC Grace Foodhampers - Nanango

The WMC Grace Foodhamper shop is open every Thursday from 8:00am to noon. Hampers range from $15 to $45. BYO boxes and bags. Pick a number at the front door and wait for the number to be called.

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 $50 or $35 options to select food and the other items.

South Burnett Pantry - Murgon

The Murgon Pantry is open every Thursday from 10:00am in the Baptist Church Hall, 94 Macalister Street, until 1:00pm, unless sold out earlier. 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 Murgon Pantry has $50 pre-packed hampers for sale so pre-registration online would assist, although cash will be accepted on the day (correct change would be appreciated).

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 membership. AA isn't allied with any sect, denomination, politics, organisation or institution. AA meets in Kingaroy every Thursday from 6:30pm at the "Biscuit Tin", behind St Mary's Church Hall, 15 Albert Street, Kingaroy. For more information, phone 1300-222-222.

Al-Anon - Goomeri

An Al-Anon meeting for the relatives or friends of people with a drinking problem will be held in the Pam Brunjes Pavilion at the Goomeri Showgrounds in Laird Street from 11:00am this morning. More details? Phone 1300-252-666 or visit the website