Gardening Circle
Pick up some fresh gardening ideas and be the first to see great new gardening titles. Swap gardening tips and tricks. All levels of expertise welcome. A wide variety of topics covered.
WHEN: 10am-11am, third Wednesday of every month
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, mezzanine level, 40 South St
COST: Free
Celebrate first nations
This event is for families and carers with children 0-6 years. Connect with culture within our library community in a special celebration of language and literacy. And collect your free book pack (one per family or care group).
- Indigenous arts workshop with Muralappi
- Bush foods by First Food Co
- Join fun activities and interactive storytelling
WHEN: 9.30am-11.30am
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South St
COST: Free event
Ripley business networking night
If you have a business in the Ripley Valley area, this is for you.
Bring along your business cards and join in for a quick drink and introduction. Meet other local business owners. Hear what is planned to build business in the valley in 2018.
It doesn’t matter if you can’t arrive by 6.30pm, arrive when you can and stay for 10 minutes or an hour – whatever suits.
WHEN: 6.30pm – 8pm
WHERE: Providence Community Centre, Amity Way, South Ripley
COST: Free
Trivia night
Psst, the answer is … Pass the word. It’s on again. Gather your friends for tables of 4-6 or just come and join in. Includes light supper. BYO nibblies. Organised by Friends of Ipswich Libraries (FOILS).
WHEN: 5.30pm-8pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, mezzanine floor, 40 South St
COST: $8 per person, bookings by Monday February 19
Scratch lab
Is your child, aged 8-12, interested in coding? Work on your own coding projects and collaborate with others. Please book into two sessions a month only. This will allow more opportunities for other children.
WHEN: There are two one-hour sessions. Starts 3.30pm and 4.45pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, training room, 40 South St
COST: Free
Ipswich Hospital Museum
WHEN: 9am – 12pm Every Wednesday.
WHERE: Ipswich Hospital Museum, Jubilee Building, Ipswich Hospital
COST: Free entry
Wriggle and Rhyme
Explore language through movement. Bounce, clap, wiggle and giggle as we share fun rhymes, songs and stories with older babies. Ages 6-18 months with mums, dads and/or carers.
WHEN: 10.30am-11am
WHERE: Orion Springfield Central (outside JB Hifi)
COST: Free
First 5 forever: Toddler time Ipswich Central
Share rhymes, stories, songs and movement to support your active toddler’s emerging language and social skills. Everyone is welcome.
WHEN: 9.30am-10am, third Wednesday of every month
WHERE: Orion Springfield Central (outside JB Hifi)
COST: Free, no bookings necessary
Ipswich model band
WHERE: 64 Blackall St, Basin Pocket
COST: Free
Protege Masterclasses: Drama Workshop
Creating a character and living within his or her world is a crucial tool as an actor. It is necessary to have the ability to build bold and physical characters, as well as finding unique and subtle differences between each and every persona. This masterclass will see participants polishing skills and efficiency in making decisions, understanding given circumstances and motivations, whilst exploring how to communicate a story to the audience.
Be inspired, develop your performance skills and learn new techniques as part of this four week drama workshop program. Workshops are open to youth (16-25yrs) of any ability and will be held at Studio 188, Ipswich.
WHEN: 6pm-8pm
WHERE: Studio 188, 188 Brisbane St, Ipswich
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
Sing with the Miner Chords
Like to sing? Join Ipswich A Capella Harmony Club – the Miner Chords. Men and women of all abilities welcome. For more information phone David Green on 0407 831 326 or Gordon Dryden on 0414 294 120.
WHERE: Old Ipswich Courthouse, 75 East Street, Ipswich
COST: Membership applies
Silk Road Belly Dance
Silk Road Belly Dance and Low Impact Exercise class is suitable for women of all ages and fitness levels.
WHEN: 6.45pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Masonic Hall, Nicholas Street, Ipswich
COST: $12
Women's Singing Circle
WHEN: 7pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Sacred Cow Yoga Studio, 233 Brisbane Street, Ipswich
COST: Cost is $15 per week casual rate or $120 per term
Genies in residence
Meet members of the Ipswich Genealogical Society at the Ipswich Central Library every Wednesday.
WHEN: 10am-12pm
WHERE: Ipswich Central Library
COST: Free
Yoga
WHEN: 6.30pm every Wednesday.
WHERE: Yoga Studio Nada, 11 Connors Street, North Ipswich
COST: $10
