10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEKEND 1. Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo 3. Baby & Toddler Expo
When: Today and tomorrow 9am to 3.30pm
Where: Toowoomba TAFE Quadrangle via Campbell St, Toowoomba.
Winter is the best time to be in the city to appreciate the beauty of the Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo.
There will be camellia displays, entertainment, guest speakers and gardening items for sale at the show.
Guest speakers include Australian director for the International Camellia Society Dr Stephen Utick, vice president of The Horticultural Media Association of Queensland Clair Bickle and garden writer Phil Dudman.
Entry fee for the show and expo is $8.
Proceeds go to Toowoomba Hospice, for more information phone Greg on 0498 015 230.
2. Winter Garden
When: Today and tomorrow, 10am to 4pm
Where: 10 Granada Dr, Highfields Pat and Maryanne Lovett have donated their garden as this year’s Toowoomba Camellia Show and Garden Expo “Winter Garden”.
Roam through their half-acre of pure gardening joy and be amazed at the variety of trees and plants, ponds and magnificent garden structures. Entry into the garden is $5. Proceeds will go to Toowoomba Hospice, for more information visit toowoomobacamelliashow.com.
When: Today, 10am to 4pm
Where: Founder’s Pavilion, Toowoomba Showgrounds
The second annual Toowoomba Baby & Toddler Expo will have a lot to offer parents both new and expecting, grandparents, children, toddlers and babies.
There will be a wide arrange of activities which include a indoor jumping castle, an animal farm, presentations from guest speakers.
Entry for the expo is $20 at the gate. For more information visit toowoombababytoddlerexpo.com.
4. Highfields Friends of the Library Book Sale
When: Today from 8am to 4pm and tomorrow from 9am to 2pm.
Where: Highfields Fitness & Recreation Centre.
Book lovers around the region this is your opportunity to get grab some new additions for the collection.
Bring your own plastic/green bag to fill for $5.
All genres of fiction, non-fiction, junior, picture books, magazines and more will be available.
For any inquiries phone the Highfields Library on 4699 6519.
5. Trivia Night for Drought Angels
When:Today from 6.30pm
Where: Crows Nest Community Hall. Put your thinking caps on and bring six friends to have a fun filled trivia night.
Teams of six players form a table at $10 per person.
Bring a plate to share for supper with other trivia enthusiast while there will be a raffle and money board during the night.
Organisers can take your name and make a team on the night if you want to play but can not form a full team.
Proceeds will go to the Drought Angels who supply food and services for farming communities in drought affected regions.
For more information phone Michelle on 0419 469 813.
6. St Andrews Auxiliary Country Music Concert
When: Today from 2pm
Where: St John’s Lutheran Church Hall, 432-433 Bridge St
The St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital Auxiliary have prepared a delightful afternoon for people to enjoy live country music.
The Ultra Golden Country Music Club will perform country music hits for the afternoon.
Entry cost for the concert is $10 which includes afternoon tea.
For more information phone Joy on 4630 7770.
7. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show
When:Today from 10am and 12.30pm Where: Empire Theatre
Today is the last chance to see the at The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show the Empire Theatre.
The show is based of the book with the same title from author/illustrator Eic Carle.
Children will be entertained when Carle’s work comes to life with puppets in the style of the author’s creations.
Book tickets online at empiretheatre.com.au
8. Oakey Cultural Community Centre Country Music Show
When: Tomorrow from noon
Where: Oakey Cultural Community Centre
The Garden City Country Music Association are holding a special concert at the Oakey Cultural Centre.
Toowoomba singer Cathy Drummond and Oakey-grown Tamworth star Sharon Smith will be special performers at the concert.
The Oakey Cultural Community Centre is on 62 Campbell St.
Entry is just $10, with children under 12 are free.
Afternoon tea will be also be provided.
For more information phone Dell on 4635 6429.
9. Gowrie Little Plain Hall Monthly Dance
When:Tonight from 8pm
Where: Gowrie Little Plain Hall, Gowrie Little Plain
Get your dancing shoes ready for this month’s dance at the Gowrie Little Plain Hall.
You can expect a fun-filled evening with music being provided by the Diamonds.
Entry for the night is only $10 which includes a lucky door prize and home-made supper.
For more information phone Shirley on 4630 4384.
10. Grammar Downlands Day
When: Today, first game 9am, main game 2.20pm
Where: Downlands College, main oval on Kate St
The annual rugby union event is on again as Downlands and Grammar battle it out for the O’Callaghan Cup.
A variety of stalls will be available to supply hot food and cold drinks.
Call 4690 9500.