10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND
1. Milne Bay Military Challenge
ONE of Toowoomba’s favourite team events, the Milne Bay Military Challenge, is back this weekend.
The running event through Toowoomba’s national parks, which was started last year, includes a 7km, 15km and 30km version to test all fitness types.
There will also be categories for schools.
For more information, head to milnebaymilitarychallenge.com.
WHEN AND WHERE: Tomorrow, 7am at Redwood and Jubilee Parks.
COST: From $85 per person, from $150 per team
2. Street Science shows
SCIENCE is heading to the streets of Toowoomba, in a bid to encourage more children into the industry.
The Street Science team will run two exclusive shows at the Cobb and Co Museum in the morning and afternoon, with experiments such as fireballs, controlled explosions and liquid nitrogen concoctions.
Entry is free into the museum.
WHEN AND WHERE: Today, 10.30am and 1.30pm at Cobb and Co Museum.
COST: Free
3. Cinema Under the Stars
KEEN for a fun family afternoon while watching a free movie?
Walton Stores has brought back its Movie Under The Stars format this weekend, following the success of its screening of Moana.
This Sunday’s movie is the family film The BFG.
WHEN AND WHERE: Tomorrow, 4.30pm at Walton Stores, 482 Ruthven St.
COST: Free
4. Nature Play Activities
IN CELEBRATION of the upcoming Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, the Toowoomba Regional Council has given the Nature Play activities event a games theme this weekend.
Commonwealth Games ambassador Kristina Clonan will open the event, with events ranging from pine cone shot put to bamboo javelin throwing.
Ms Clonan, who is a 19-year-old cyclist from the Sunshine Coast, claimed two national titles in the space of month earlier this year.
Registrations start from 9am, with the opening ceremony an hour later.
WHEN AND WHERE: Today, 9.30am at Queens Park off Lindsay St.
COST: Free
5. Launch of Highfields Hub
THE Highfields Hub, an initiative by the Highfields Community Church, will be officially opened on Sunday morning.
The celebrations begin with a church service at 9am, where the church will share its vision for the community.
The grand opening will be followed by a family fun day from 11am.
There will be fun activities for kids, barefoot bowls, table tennis, live entertainment, food and drinks and more.
WHEN AND WHERE: Tomorrow, 9am at Highfields Community Church, 55 Highfields Rd.
COST: Free
6. Brothers Movie Night
READY for a night of fun with the family?
Brothers Rugby League Club is hosting a screening of the 2012 comedy film, Parental Guidance, starring Billy Crystal and Bette Midler.
The gates open at 5.30pm, with the film expected to start at 6.15pm.
Food and drinks will be available to buy at the grounds.
For more information or to book tickets, call Kelly on 0400 799 571.
WHEN AND WHERE: Today, 5.30pm at Brothers Football Grounds, Hursley Rd
COST: From $15
7. Celebrity chef demonstrations
CELEBRITY chef Alastair McLeod will be in Toowoomba today to hold a series of cooking demonstrations at Grand Central Shopping Centre.
Known for his work on Channel 10’s Ready Steady Cook and Channel Seven’s Great Day Out, Mr McLeod will run sessions at 10am, 11.30am and 2pm in the centre’s market room on level one.
Meals created will include salmon brandade, peppered flatiron beef and smoky Irish whiskey pork belly.
The event is free and recipe cards will be available.
WHEN AND WHERE: Today, 10am at Grand Central Shopping Centre
COST: Free
8. Garden City Gala
BRISBANE Broncos captain Darius Boyd and wife Kayla are the special guests at the Garden City Gala.
The major event at the Blank Space in the Mills Precinct will raise valuable funds for the Black Dog Institute.
Ticket includes a three-course meal, beer and wine package, entertainment and auctioning.
WHEN AND WHERE: Today, 6pm at Blank Space at Mills Precinct
COST: $165
9. Ladies Night In
BOUTIQUE fashion store Smoke and Mirrors is hosting a special event to help women of all backgrounds socialise and network.
The evening, kicking off at 5pm, includes wine and cocktails as well as plenty of fun and laughter.
WHEN AND WHERE: Today, 5pm at Smoke and Mirrors, 440 Ruthven St, Toowoomba City
COST: Free
10. St Pat’s Day
EVERYONE will be a little Irish today, as the annual St Patrick’s Day parade kicks off
The major street event will start from the Irish Club Hotel Russell St at 10.15am, moving through the CBD.
WHEN AND WHERE: Irish Club Hotel, Russell St
COST: Free