10 things to do
Get out and about in the region at events this weekend
1. Summer Tunes
WHEN: Tomorrow, 1am and noon WHERE: Various parks
HEAD to one of your favourite local parks for some laid-back entertainment.
A range of bands will be playing in Queens Park, Laurel Bank Park, Picnic Point and Newtown Park for residents to enjoy for free.
For a full list of locations and bands visit www.tr.qld.gov.au/
summertunes.
2. Mingle grand opening
WHEN: Today, 7.30am-3pm WHERE: 353 Ruthven St
MINGLE will officially open it’s doors to Toowoomba this Saturday.
Mingle is all about healthy food choices and the menu has something for everyone, from Nutri Hitt Raw Treats, Mojo Kombucha, wraps, smoothies, organic coffee and of course what everyone is talking about... Cocowhip.
Come and check out Toowoomba’s new place to be.
3. Gin Sanity
WHEN: Today, noon-10pm WHERE: Blank Space (Mills Precinct, Ruthven St)
GIN Sanity will feature a select range of Australian and international gins, with each brand making a classic G&T plus a signature cocktail of their choice.
The line-up already includes Sipsmith Distillery, Whitley Neill, Archie Rose and The Botanist, with more brands being announced.
Gin has been on the up for a while now, so come along and either enjoy your favourite spirit or come along and see if you’re a new convert.
4. Pop-up jazz club
WHEN: Tonight, 6pm-8pm WHERE: Ground Up Espresso, 501 Ruthven St
POP UP Jazz Club is brought to you by incredibly talented jazz outfit, The Magnificence and Ground Up Espresso Bar.
Enjoy an evening of New Orleans-inspired soul food and music in the laneway.
Ticket includes two hours of authentic New Orleans jazz.
Dinner and drinks will be available to buy on the night.
5. Farmers’ market
WHEN: Today, 7am-1pm WHERE: Under the windmills near Cobb and Co, Lindsay St
MY LOCAL Feast provides a wonderful opportunity to buy direct from farmers and local food artisans.
Every single stall has a direct link back to a local farm and every stall supports local farming families.
A great opportunity to buy seasonal produce, local meats, hand-made bread, pasta, jams, salts, honey, milk and locally grown herbs and salad items.
6. Craft Alive
WHEN: Today and tomorrow, 9am-5pm
WHERE: Clive Berghofer Stadium, Arthur St
ENJOY craft of all ranges and craft for all ages.
Exhibitors have everything from supplies to finished goods, covering a wide range of craft.
The show will feature 60-100 exhibitors, workshops, make and takes, demonstrations, a full cafe, and the local guilds and groups. 7. House and land expo WHEN: Today, 9am-2pm WHERE: Harvey Norman Electrical car park
FIND the perfect block of land, home or house and land package that suits your budget and your requirements.
You will also be able to speak directly to quality home, shed and pool builders, solicitors and lenders plus more - everyone you’ll need to secure your dream home or block of land and fix it just the way you like it.
8. Book signing WHEN: Today, 11am-noon WHERE: Dymocks Grand Central
COME along to Dymocks on Saturday for a chance to meet Meshel Laurie and grab a signed copy of her latest book “Buddhism for the Unbelievably Busy”.
Meshel was a Toowoomba local, but now resides in Melbourne and works in TV and radio, podcasts, writes columns and books, and parents six-year-old twins.
9. Chinese New Year WHEN: Today, 4.30pm
WHERE: Pure Land Learning
College, West St
HEAD to Pure Land Learning College and enjoy a simple Chinese new Year program with the welcome by the traditional Lion Dance and the Caledonian Pipe Band.
There will also be cultural performance and a buffet vegetarian meal for all guests.
10. Unschooling information session WHEN: Tomorrow, 10am-2.15pm WHERE: Toowoomba City
Library
COME and hear Rachael Clark from Unschooling Down Under share some of her Unschooling specific experience.
Learn about the various terms around unschooling, how your own family can embrace the steps to help with deschooling and progressing to a more self-directed learning lifestyle.
Call ahead to ensure a place on 0418 778 617.