events
WHAT’S ON Discover events that are on, in and around the Garden City this February
15 MS TOOWOOMBA SWIMATHON
GINA JEFFREYS BEAUTIFUL TANGLE TOUR
DRAG QUEEN BINGO EXTRAVAGANZA
WHEN: Saturday, February 15, from 6am to 6pm WHERE: Highfields Fitness & Recreation Centre, 9 Community Ct, Highfields WHAT: Fight MS by making a splash with this annual event. The MS Swimathon encourages people to form teams of at least six and participate in a 12-hour relay. The Swimathon is for anyone and everyone whether they swim freestyle, breaststroke, sidestroke, or even doggy paddle. It is all about getting involved, having fun and raising funds and awareness for people living with MS. This funding supports access to services including service coordination, physiotherapy, counselling and mindfulness. Entry costs from $20 to $75 and you can sign up at msswimathon.com.au
WHEN: Saturday, February 15, from 8pm WHERE: Empire Theatre, 56 Neil Street, Toowoomba City WHAT: After taking a 12 year break from recording and touring, Gina Jeffreys returns to centre stage with a stunning new album ‘Beautiful Tangle’ – a beautifully sung collection of exquisite songs, all co-written by Gina, all pages of her life. Gina will showcase many of her new songs as she explores a rollercoaster of emotions that will immediately connect with her legion of fans. But she will still dip into the past and perform her old fan favourites. Gina will be joined by special guests Rod McCormack and Max Jackson. Book your ticket online or at the box office for $59 adults, $55 concession, and $25 for children under 16 years.
WHEN: Saturday, February 15, from 8pm to 10pm WHERE: City Golf Club, 254 South St, South Toowoomba WHAT: The Toowoomba Hospital Foundation is raising funds for Triple M Darling Downs Give Me 5 For Kids appeal in a fun way this year. Enjoy some incredible bingo while being entertained by your fierce host, drag queen Dylicious Sweets. Give Me 5 for Kids supports and raises funds for local children’s hospital wards across regional Australia, with events held each June by local radio and TV networks. Tickets include a drink on arrival, cheese platter to share with your table, prizes, lucky draws and live bingo with the fabulous Dylicious Sweets. Book your ticket for $45 online at toowoombahospital foundation.org.au/event
Enjoy the country atmosphere at the
Cabarlah Markets
Last Sunday of every month* 7.30am to 12.30pm
9856 New England Highway, Cabarlah *December market is on the second Sunday www.cabarlah-markets.org.au
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