Trivia night for Ipswich Hospice
Test your knowledge and support Ipswich Hospice at the same time. Ipswich Hospice Trivia Night promises a night of trivia, games, prizes, refreshments and a raffle. Come alone or bring your friends – tables of 10. There will be a prize for the best themed table so get your decorations and costumes ready. Beer, wine, soft drink and food will be available for purchase. To book go here or email [email protected] or phone 3812 0063.
WHEN: 5.30pm doors open, 6.30pm trivia starts
WHERE: Corporate Centre, North Ipswich Reserve, 2B Pine Street, North Ipswich Reserve
COST: $15 per person, $140 per table
Tivoli Drive-in and markets
Gates open super early for the drive-in, to allow guest the opportunity to check out the markets from 4pm. Movies kick in at 7pm. Tonight’s blockbusters are Ferdinand at 7pm, and The Greatest Showman at 8.45pm.
WHEN: Gates open at 4pm, movies from 7pm.
WHERE: Tivoli Drive-in, 50 Coal Rd, Chuwar
COST: Carload of people $10
Ipswich-Logan vs Western Suburbs
The first graders are back to Baxter Oval this weekend to battle it out for a last-ditch tilt at the finals in the myFootDr Competition. It’ll be against one-day finalists Western Suburbs.
WHEN: 10am start
WHERE: Baxter Oval, Old Toowoomba Rd, Amberley
COST: Free entry
Built for Speed
Design, build and race your Lego hot rod, dragster or supercar down rad ramps and slick tracks. Modify your ride for extra speed then re-race your turbocharged wheels for ultimate victory.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until February 18
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: $5 per person or $15 for a family pass (admits up to five people. Must include at least one adult). Free for under 2s.
Lost Ipswich Meet n Greet - The Car Yars of Ipswich
come along and share your memories of the car yards that were around town. Anyone is welcome to come. Meet other Lost Ipswich Facebook page members.
WHEN: 11am start
WHERE: Ipswich Jets Leagues Club
COST: Free entry
Crash course: Raspberry Pi (Week 1)
Join HS Ipswich for our 2-week crash course into Raspberry Pi, with a focus on programming and hardware control.
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone St, Ipswich
COST: $50 (workshop); $100 (Raspberry Pi kit)
Course: Intro to electronics (Week 1)
HS Ipswich will be hosting a 5 week course, led by our Cause Leader of Electronics Geoff Wheeler, to teach these skills and more. This course has been designed for beginners, so if you have never toyed with electronics before, but have always been interested in learning, this is a good starting point.
WHEN: 3pm-6.30pm
WHERE: Fire Station 101, 101 Limestone St, Ipswich
COST: $40 (workshop); $25 (Electronics kit)
West End Juniors Car Wash Fundraiser
The West End Juniors are raising funds with a Car Wash. Get your car washed by a player or committee member.
WHEN: 9am – 2pm
WHERE: Caltex Servo, Hunter Street, Brassall
COST: $10
Learn 3D design and print
This three-week course will teach you the basics in 3D design using an online tool, Tinkercad. Start to create your own unique design, explore similar designs online and mix them into your own. Prepare your 3D designed object for printing and have a chance to design in virtual reality using Google Blocks. Basic computer skills are required. Email address is required for these sessions. Week 2 looks at advanced 3D design techniques, exploring community shape generators, sharing and collaborating your 3D design and 3D design troubleshooting.
WHEN: 10am-12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library training room
COST: Free, but bookings are required
2. Parkrun
Start your weekend off with some fitness fun. This free 5km event is held weekly and suitable for runners and walkers of all fitness levels. Volunteers are also sought to help the event run smoothly.
WHEN: 7am
WHERE: Catherine Morgan Park, Cnr Renehan Place and Santa Monica Drive, Augustine Heights
COST: Free
Good Games Ipswich Force of Will National Grand Prix 2018
WHEN: Today and tomorrow. 9am – 7pm
WHERE: Good Games Ipswich, Shop 1, 44 East Street, Ipswich
COST: $25 (includes entry for Sunday second chance New Frontier)
Macrame Wall Hanging
What is old is new again. Join in and learn the basics of macrame at this macrame wall hanging workshop. If you have a beautiful stick to share, bring it along. Bookings essential.
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: Shop 2, West Street, Ipswich
COST: $60, included materials. Book on 3281 8702
Rainbow Circle
Join the Rainbow Circle – Ipswich’s own LGBTI friendship group – for a social outing at Twin Bridges. Fish, swim, eat food and be merry. All ages welcome. All LGBTI and allies welcome. More info here.
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: Twin Bridges, Wivenhoe Pocket Road, Fernvale
COST: Free
Ipswich Multicultural Projects meeting
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: 18 Salisbury Road, Ipswich
COST: Free
Bingo with Rosewood Show Society
Have a great time and support the community at the Rosewood Show Society Bingo Night. Great prizes on offer with a $500 jackpot (in 60 calls). Refreshments and a sausage sizzle available for purchase.
WHEN: Food from 5.30pm, doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm
WHERE: Rosewood Cultural Centre, Rosewood Showgrounds, Railway Street, Rosewood
COST: Free entry. Cost payable based on how many games you want to play
Saturday night craft
Join in some crafting fun. Bring along whatever you are working on – craft, crochet, knitting, spinning. Brings a plate to share. Tea and coffee available. No RSVP needed.
WHEN: 6pm-9pm
WHERE: Shop 2, West Street, Ipswich
COST: Free
Rosewood monthly markets
There is something for everyone at the Rosewood monthly markets. The markets help to support the community. For more information or to book a stall – site fee from $15 – phone Sandy on 0499 305 397.
WHEN: 7am-11am
WHERE: Rosewood Anglican Church, John Street, Rosewood
COST: Free
19th & 20th Century Works
View some of the finest pieces from the Ipswich Art Gallery’s collection of 19th and early 20th century fine art and folk art, as well as contemporary works reflecting Ipswich’s heritage.
WHEN: 10am-5pm daily, until October 14
WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place, Nicholas St, Ipswich
COST: Free entry
Dive-in movie
Catch Zootopia on the big screen and escape the summer heat. Lounge in the lagoon or take it in from the terraces – the choice is yours.
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Orion Lagoon, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central
COST: Free
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