10 things to do
There are plenty of things to do in Toowoomba this weekend
1. Summer Tunes
WHEN: Tomorrow, 10am and noon WHERE: Various Toowoomba parks
TOOWOOMBA Regional Council’s popular Summer Tunes program is back.
Head to Queens Park, Laurel Bank, Picnic Point and Newtown Park to enjoy free live music.
Bring some snacks, a picnic blanket and a hat and settle in for some downtime.
For a full list of bands and locations visit user.tr.qld.gov.au and check the events section.
2. USQ McGregor School
WHEN: Starts tomorrow morning
WHERE: USQ, various locations
Founded in 1969, McGregor has helped thousands of artists to achieve their full potential and is now the longest running visual and creative arts retreat in Australia.
There are still a few tickets available to this year’s summer retreat, so get in quick and enjoy a week feeding your creativity with a huge range of activities and workshops.
Book via artsworx.com.au or call the box office on 4631 1111.
3. Brenda Earle Stokes concert
WHEN: Tomorrow, 7-8pm WHERE: USQ Concert Hall Brenda Earle Stokes is a Canadian-born, New York City-based internationally recognised pianist, vocalist, composer, conductor and educator.
A classically trained pianist, Brenda has earned degrees in jazz piano from York University in Toronto and jazz piano and voice from the Manhattan School of Music.
Come along to this free concert, held as part of the USQ McGregor School 50th anniversary.
Find out more via artsworx.com.au
4. Disc golf session
WHEN: Tomorrow, 4pm-5pm WHERE: West Creek Park between Alderley St and Stenner St, Kearneys Spring
Toowoomba Disc Golf Club is a friendly and relaxed group.
Disc golf is much like golf except a disc is thrown into a basket instead of a ball being hit into a hole.
It is a fun and challenging game that anyone can play.
If you’d like to give it a try, head along to this session and check it out.
5. Off-road RC racing
WHEN: Tomorrow, 7.30am-2pm, racing starts 9am
WHERE: Toowoomba Showgrounds at the top of the hill behind the pavilion near the maintenance yard
Toowoomba’s off-road remote control racing group is all set for the first race of 2018.
Head along to the showgrounds and watch the action, or sign up to participate.
Don’t worry about your skill level. Crashes and going off track are regular occurrences. Marshals are there to help get your car back on track.
To find out more phone 0438 763 748.
6. Sausage sizzle
WHEN: Tomorrow, 8am-4pm WHERE: Bunnings Toowoomba North
Kiyua Performing Arts group has long provided a way for students from a range of backgrounds to have the chance to perform in a dance troupe where they may otherwise be unable.
The group is holding a sausage sizzle at Bunnings Toowoomba North to help raise funds to keep the group running.
Pop down for a snag
sandwich and meet some of the members and supporters that keep this important club running.
7. Music at the Irish
WHEN: Today, 9pm
WHERE: Irish Club Hotel Catch local Toowoomba four-piece The Screaming Chokos live at the Irish Club Hotel.
Grab a few mates and head down to the Irish for an evening of great tunes.
The Screaming Chokos are known for their classic and modern rock covers.
8. Farm gate sales
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, 10am-3pm
WHERE: Paddock to Potager, 176 Merritts Creek Rd, Pechey
Enjoy the country air and reconnect with where your food comes from.
You can potter in the garden, enjoy coffee or a morning tea, browse through the farm stall, explore a working farm or bring the kids for a play with in the animal
nursery. All are welcome and entry is free.
9. Old time dance
WHEN: Tonight, 7.30pm to midnight
WHERE: Westbrook Hall, Main St, Westbrook
COME along to the Westbrook hall for a fun night of dancing. Entry is $15 and the wonderful Let’s Dance band will provide the tunes.
Dancers of all abilities are catered for so come along no matter what.
Even if you can’t dance you can enjoy the evening out and a huge home-made supper for $7.50.
10. Book sale
WHEN: Tomorrow, 7am-noon WHERE: 264 Stenner St The St Stephen’s and Middle Ridge Uniting Church Combined Mission Committee is holding a Holiday Reading Book Sale.
There will be a large variety of books for all ages on sale as well as a cake stall and morning tea.