9 things to do around Warwick this weekend
1. Chaplaincy dinner
A FUNDRAISING dinner is being held to support Chaplains in helping children in the Granite Belt.
The annual event will feature a three-course dinner, lucky door prizes, raffles and a charity auction.
Southern Downs mayor Tracy Dobie will be a special guest on the night.
WHEN:
Tonight, 6.30pm for 7pm startWHERE:
Granite Belt Brewery, 146 Glenlyon Dve, StanthorpeCOST:
$50 per person or $100 for a VIP ticket with drinks and canapes from 6pm2. Community day
A SPECIAL day for children under 8 will be held at Warwick East State School this weekend.
There will be free activities such as playdough, face painting, an obstacle course and crafts.
A sausage sizzle will be held and coffee will be available.
WHEN:
Today, 9am-12pmWHERE:
Warwick East State School Oval, corner of Fitzroy St and Lyons StCOST:
Activities are free, but bring money for food and drink3. High tea
INDULGE in a trip down memory lane with an afternoon inspired by Gatsby.
Money raised will be donated to charity and participants are invited to dress up in their best 1920s attire.
A bit of dancing looks to be on the agenda at this fun afternoon event.
WHEN:
Tomorrow, 2pm-5pmWHERE:
Allora Community Hall, 55 Herbert St, AlloraCOST:
Tables of 10 available for $30 per person, tickets are available from the Railway Hotel, Allora4. Trivia night
HOSTED by the Warwick Thistle Pipe Band, the trivia night will be jam-packed with entertainment.
Raffles and games have been planned, with teams boasting a maximum of 10 players invited to take part.
Individuals can also go along on the night and find a friendly team.
Tickets are available at Globe Accounting on Palmerin St or on the door on the night.
WHEN:
Tomorrow, 6.30pmWHERE:
Warwick Senior Citizens Centre, 13A Albert St, WarwickCOST:
$10 per person, includes snacks5. Pony club day
THE Killarney Pony Club is holding an open day at the Killarney Showgrounds on Sunday.
Club president Brett McKenzie said there would be eight rugs up for grabs for the winners of each age group.
"It is an open event so riders don't have to be a member of a pony club,” he said.
"There will also be prizes for the reserve champions.”
The last event of the day will be a jackpot barrel race with $250 prizemoney.
WHEN:
Sunday, 8am registrations, 8.30am startWHERE:
Killarney ShowgroundsCOST:
$25 per horse and rider, $2 per re-run6. Racing
THE Motorcycle Sportsmen of Queensland will be hitting Morgan Park Raceway this weekend.
It will be a mixed and ladies' event, promising to be an exciting display of racing.
WHEN:
Tomorrow and Sunday, all dayWHERE:
Morgan Park Raceway, Old Stanthorpe Rd, WarwickCOST:
Free for spectators7. Gardenfest
TOUTED as the number one garden event in the Southern Downs, the 2017 Stanthorpe Gardenfest and Trade Fair is sure to be a hit.
There will be plant displays, landscaping supplies, craft sales and more.
Light refreshments will be available.
WHEN:
Today and tomorrow, 9am-4pmWHERE:
Stanthorpe Christian Fellowship, 207 Amosfield Rd, StanthorpeCOST:
Free admission, but bring money to buy goodies8. Parkrun
START the weekend with a burst of energy at Warwick parkrun.
A weekly event for people of all fitness levels, parkrun is a 5km course competitors complete at their own pace.
Participants must register before their first run by visiting parkrun.com.au.
WHEN:
Tomorrow, assemble at 6.50am to run at 7amWHERE:
Condamine River, down the hill from the Warwick Rugby Union Clubhouse at Queens ParkCOST:
Free, just print a barcode off the website after registering for recording purposes9. Art exhibition
CHECK out creative talent from the Southern Downs region at the latest display at Warwick Art Gallery.
It showcases art in a variety of forms, including paintings, sculpture, textiles and mixed media.
WHEN:
Today and tomorrow, 10am-4pmWHERE:
Warwick Art Gallery, 49 Albion St, WarwickCOST:
Free
