Meet people, share ideas, learn and have fun!Whether you’re into reading, writing, gardening, history, or swapping recipes & remedies, you’re sure to learn something new and maybe make some new friends.

WHEN: 10 -11am

WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, Mezzanine, 40 South Street, Ipswich

COST: Free

Zonta Club of Greater Springfield will celebrate International Women’s Day with a breakfast at Brookwater Golf and Country Club. Guest speaker will be Leisa Goddard. Leisa Goddard has more than 25 years media experience reporting on major news stories and events around the world for all three of Australia’s top television networks. She was Network Ten’s United States bureau chief, based in Los Angeles and was nominated for a Logie for reporting while embedded with Australian troops during the Afghanistan War.

WHEN: 7am-9.30am

WHERE: Brookwater Golf and Country Club, 1 Tournament Drive, Brookwater

COST: $60pp, book here

See the world in a whole new way! Ipswich Art Gallery will be home to Scale Free Network’s exciting art-science laboratory. Microscope drawing workshops combine a lesson in science, art and mathematics inspired by the microscopic world.

Using the microscopes supplied, students look at slides and live samples from different areas of scientific research such as microbiology, geology, water ecology, parasitology and botany as well as their own special objects. They then create works of art. This is for students in Years 3-10. Bookings are usually made by teachers and are essential.

WHEN: Sessions at 9.30am and 11.30am Monday to Friday, until March 23

WHERE: Ipswich Art Gallery, d’Arcy Doyle Place

COST: Free entry

Nippers Play & Learn sessions bring the magic of rail to life for our youngest visitors with singing, art and craft, storytelling and games.

Meet at the entrance of The Workshops Rail Museum for these interactive, fun-filled one-hour sessions. No need to book, but note that these sessions are exclusive to annual pass holders.

WHEN: 10.30am-11.30am

WHERE: The Workshops Rail Museum, North St, North Ipswich

COST: Annual pass: Adult $37, Child (3-15) $24, Family $99

Join De Been 100% Jiu Jitsu and learn self-confidence and simple techniques to have the highest possible chance to defend yourself should the need ever arise in a real life situation. The focus is on teaching practical methods for women to ward off an assailant.

WHEN: 5.30pm-6.15pm

WHERE: 5/31 Ipswich City Mall (above Bendigo Bank)

COST: Gold coin donation

Learn to skateboard with a friendly female coach in an all-girl environment with seven free clinics covering skating and longboarding. All the gear is provided and anyone can participate, from absolute beginners to those looking to learn a few more tricks. Sign up today!

WHEN: 4pm – 6pm

WHERE: Rotary Park, 252 Brisbane Road, Bundamba

COST: Free

Ipswich Libraries is bringing stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities to Bunnings Warehouse. Bring the littlies along to the DIY area, next to the indoor playground, and join in.

WHEN: 9.30am – 10.15am

WHERE: Ipswich Central Library, 40 South Street, Ipswich

COST: Free

Ipswich Libraries is bringing stories, songs, rhymes and other fun activities to Bunnings Warehouse. Bring the littlies along to the DIY area, next to the indoor playground, and join in.

WHEN: 11am-11.30am

WHERE: Bunnings West Ipswich, corner Brisbane and Clay Sts, West Ipswich

COST: Free

Take an hour out of your busy week and give tribal bellydance a try. Classes are for women 15 and above. Tribal bellydance helps strengthen your core and is great fun. More info on 0409 414 151.

WHEN: 6.30pm-7.30pm

WHERE: Ipswich Masonic Centre, 82A Nicholas Street, Ipswich

COST: $15 per class

Do you love to cook? Would you like to learn new recipes? Then get along to the Gailes Community House weekly social cooking group. The group prepares and shares a two-course lunch. Take home new recipes to try on family and friends.

WHEN: 9.30am-12.30pm

WHERE: Gailes Community House, 30 Karina Street, Gailes

COST: $5