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Art Exhibition Opening - Wondai

The Wondai Regional Art Gallery on the roundabout at Wondai will be opening their latest monthly exhibition for 2024 with a wine and cheese tasting at 6:00pm tonight. This month the gallery will be hosting "Subject To Change", a new art installation by South Burnett artist Robyn Dower in the front and main galleries, along with "Either ... Or ...", an exhibition of collage art by Robyn's sister Kay Gorring in the rear gallery. As usual, tonight's opening will also feature great hot and cold finger foods and punch, along with wine tastings from a local winery, live entertainment and lots of fun socialising. Admission is $5 and everyone is welcome. More details? Phone the Gallery on (07) 4168-5926. Note: After tonight's opening the exhibition will remain on show from 10:00am to 3:00pm daily until the end of the month.

Art Exhibition Opening - Kingaroy

Kingaroy Art Gallery’s May exhibition, “Deepening The Mystery" will be officially opened at the gallery (opposite the peanut silos in Haly Street) at 5:00pm tonight. The exhibition features works by artist Jane Ericksen, who was the overall winner of the gallery's prestigious David Bryce Award this year. As usual, tonight's opening will also feature light refreshments, a glass of wine and an opportunity to chat with the artist. Everyone is welcome and there's no admission. Note: After tonight's opening, the exhibition will remain on display from 10:00am to 4:00pm daily (and 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays) until Saturday, May 25. Note: Jane Ericksen will also be the gallery's artist in residence from the 21st to 26th of May.

Harry Potter Vs Star Wars - Kingaroy

The Kingaroy Library in Glendon Street, Kingaroy will be marking the 25th anniversary of the Battle Of Hogwarts and Star Wars Day (which is held on May 4 each year) with a free, fun fancy dress get-together that will be running at the library from 5:00pm to 7:00pm tonight. Children of all ages can get dressed up as their favourite Harry Potter or Star Wars character and enjoy themselves with a fun night of witchcraft, wizardry and Jedi skills. More details? Phone the library on (07) 4189-9256.

Friday Junior Rugby League - Nanango

There'll be two U14s junior rugby league games played at Fred Kassulke Oval off the D'Aguilar Highway south of Nanango's CBD this evening. At 5:30pm, Kingaroy will play Murgon and at 6:30pm, Nanango will play Wondai. Spectators are very welcome.

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

Kingaroy Eisteddfod

The seventh day of the 2024 Kingaroy Eisteddfod will be held at Kingaroy Town Hall in Glendon Street, Kingaroy from 10:45am onwards today, with competitors in the Dance Solo/Duo/Trio section battling it out for line honours (a process that will continue until May 4). Spectators are very welcome and a nominal entry fee applies.

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.

Friday Night Soccer - Kingaroy

Nanango Men Blue will play Barambah Men under lights at the Kingaroy soccer fields at the end of Oliver Bond Street, Kingaroy at 6:00pm this evening, followed by a second match between Kingaroy West Men and Nanango Men White at 7:45pm. Spectators and supporters are very welcome and there's no admission fee.

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.

Tucker & Chop - Kingaroy

Popular South Burnett duo Tucker & Chop will be performing in the bistro at the Carrollee Hotel in King Street, Kingaroy from 6:30pm until late tonight, serving up their toe-tapping mix of classic blues and funky pop. Admission is free. More details from the hotel on (07) 4162-1055.

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

Project Planning Workshops - Nanango & Blackbutt

The South Burnett Regional Council will be running a Project Planning Workshop at the Nanango Cultural Centre in George Street, Nanango from 9:00am to 11:00am this morning. The workshop is aimed at artists, artsworkers, not-for-profit groups, clubs and organisations and it will show participants how to put together all the necessary information for a project from concept to completion to support a grant application. The workshop is free but registration is necessary to help plan the seating. You can book a place on Eventbrite. This workshop will also be run at the Blackbutt Library in Hart Street, Blackbutt from 2:00pm to 4:00pm this afternoon. You can reserve a seat at the afternoon workshop by clicking here

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.