EARLY BIRDS: Adam Fox and dog Miles take part in parkrun.
EARLY BIRDS: Adam Fox and dog Miles take part in parkrun. Gerard Walsh

11 fun things to do around Warwick this weekend

PULL out your green gear to celebrate St Patrick's day or head along to one of the many sporting events happening around town over the next few days.

Check out all the fun events that will help keep you occupied this weekend.

1. More fun than you can poke a stick at

Chipper chaps are invited to gather around the poker table at the Criterion Hotel on Palmerin St tonight for a free poker tournament.

Kicking off at 7pm, people are invited to bring their best poker face to the table.

WHEN: Starts 7pm today

WHERE: Criterion Hotel, Warwick

COST: Free entry

2. Turn up the music for St Patrick's Day

There's no hint of a shamrock in their name, but Gympie band Tennessee Lights will get toes tapping this St Patty's Day with a live show at Warwick's Horse and Jockey Motel.

Blending blues rock with party classics, the four piece band will set the mood for a great evening.

The kick drum will be thumping from 8pm tomorrow.

Guinness, green beer, Irish food specials will provide keep tummies satisfied as the fun continues into the night.

WHEN: Tomorrow, 8pm until midnight

WHERE: The Horse and Jockey Hotel Motel

COST: Free entry

3. Send spirits soaring

Connect with loved ones and indulge in psychic messages from Lisa Woodham on Saturday night, in an Evening of Spirit at Clippers Bar and Grill.

Throughout the two hour event, you will be able to see how Lisa works with her abilities and why she feels so blessed to be able to do what she does, bringing love, hope and confirmation from those who watch over us.

WHEN: Tomorrow, 7pm until 9pm

WHERE: Clippers Bar and Grill, Warwick

COST: $30

4. Group meditation

Keeping quiet in the company of others may seem a challenge for some, but group mediation is the perfect combination of connection and solitude.

Held at the Red Rose Healing Centre today, this is a quiet space for anyone seeking peace, inwardness and wholeness.

The non-denominational group focusses on harnessing the health benefits of meditation and relaxation.

No prior experience in meditation is required.

For further inquiries please phone David on 46618507.

WHEN: Noon today

WHERE: Red Rose Healing Centre

COST: Gold coin donation

5. Inglewood speed shear on show

How fast can your shears fly?

Inglewood will be filled with the sound of shears clicking in the new event at the Inglewood show this weekend, with hundreds of dollars in prizes to be won.

Competitors can nominate for the open and intermediate events.

WHEN: Tomorrow

WHERE: Inglewood Show

COST: Open event nominations $35 and intermediate event nominations $25

6. State championships rev up Morgan Park

THE first round of the CAMS Queensland Motor Racing Championships will be held at Morgan Park Raceway this weekend.

There are 127 entries in 10 categories.

There are 26 drivers in the Hyundai XL class and 22 in improved production.

WHEN: Qualifying from 8.30am tomorrow, racing from 12.30pm tomorrow and 8.30am Sunday

WHERE: Morgan Park Raceway

COST: Free entry

7. Grand finals prove ultimate challenge

WARWICK cricket grand finals will be played tomorrow to prove the best teams after almost six months of fixtures.

WHEN: Tomorrow from 10am

WHERE: Slade Park for A grade and Mayhew Oval for reserve grade

COST: Free to watch

8. Have a great run

THE weekly Warwick Pentath-run will start at Queens Park tomorrow morning just down from the Warwick Water Rats Rugby Union Clubhouse.

Two laps of the Condamine River is the course, participants can run, walk, push a pram or lead the dog at their own pace for a total of 5km.

WHEN: Tomorrow from 7am, assemble 10 minutes early

WHERE: Queens Park

COST: Free, print off barcode from parkrun website for recording purposes

9. Golf championships

ROUNDS three and four of the Warwick Golf Club championships will be played this weekend in all grades.

The first two rounds were played last weekend and the clubhouse leaders in A grade after two rounds are Declan Murphy for the men and Sam Hinze for the women.

WHEN: Tomorrow and Sunday, seeded draw from 11.10am Sunday

WHERE: Warwick Golf Club

COST: Free to follow the leading group

10. Cowboys kick off season at home

THE Warwick Cowboys will play Highfields in round one of the Toowoomba Rugby League on Sunday.

The Cowboys just missed the competition's top-six in A grade last season and made the grand final in the under-18 grade.

WHEN: Sunday, first game at 11.30am, A grade at 2.30pm.

WHERE: Father Ranger Oval.

COST: $8 adults, $5 concession, children under 16 free.

11. Night game for Wattles Warriors

THE Wattles Warriors host Goondiwindi to start the new Toowoomba Rugby League fixture season.

The first of three Saturday games will be the under-18 clash between the two teams.

WHEN: Tomorrow, first game 3.30pm, A grade at 6.30pm

WHERE: Platz Oval

COST: $8 adults, $5 concession, children under 16 free



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