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Come and see the next generation of stars in Country Music…..

The 20th Annual Country Music Rush organised by Garden City Country Music Assn Inc (Toowoomba) will be held on 23rd and 24th of March, 2013 at the fully air conditioned Oakey Cultural Centre with sound being provided by Mountain Tracks Recording Studio.

Competitors from South East Queensland will compete against each other in nineteen different sections over the two days of competition (sections such as bush ballad, vocal, country rock, gospel, instrumental, group and duo). Entries close 15th of  March and it is hoped that the target of 200+ acts for the weekend will be reached.

Campers from Bundaberg in the north to Roma in the west, Brisbane and the Gold Coast have booked their spots for the weekend at Oakey Showgrounds.

The program commences at 8.30 a.m. Saturday morning going through to approx 8 p.m..

Sunday morning  it commences again at 8.30 a.m. and will conclude with a performance by our 2012 winner Amanda Faulkner at approx 3.00 p.m, before the presentation to the winners for the weekend.

Admission: Adults $10.00 per day
Children (under 12) – $4.00 per day
Under 4 years – free
Pensioners $8.00 per day
Weekend pass: $45.00 (2 adults 2 children)

Canteen available both days. Bar available on the Saturday.

Entry forms or further information can be obtained by phoning Dell on 4635 6429 (a/h) or by visiting www.gardencitycountrymusic.com

Submitted by:
Dell Lowien Event Secretary
Ph 4635 6429 (a/h) or 0417 728 182

The 76th Millmerran Show scheduled for March 2nd and 3rd has been called off except for the Pavilion Displays.

Show Society Secretary, Lyn Kirby has advised that due to water in cattle pens, stockyards etc and the general waterlogged condition of the grounds, a decision has been taken to officially cancel this years’s Show

However, the public is encouraged to visit the Pavilion displays between 9am and 3pm Saturday, March 3rd.

There are many great exhibits to be seen – cooking entries are the best in 5 years, and there are over 100 entries in the fruit and vegetable section.

No admission will be charged.

The Darling Downs Model Railway Club Inc. will be opening its Model Railway Museum & Display Centre at the Toowoomba Showgrounds this weekend, Saturday the 2nd of March 9am till 5pm and on Sunday the 3rd of March 9am till 2pm.

We will be operating Model Railway layouts in N and HO Scales, Model Railway artefacts dating as far back as the 1930’s, with constant screening of Railway subjects.

Entry is Free, though a Gold Coin Donation is always appreciated.

You will find us across the road from the southern end of the Berghofer Pavilion at Toowoomba Showgrounds.

Rain, Hail or Shine, the Trains will run on time!

Also, AR KITS, advertiser and supporter of the Darling Downs Model Railway Club Inc. is holding a MARCH MADNESS Sale – go to the AR KITS Website for details and your chance to pick up some real bargains right through Mad March.

www.arkits.com

Yours in Model Railroading,
Ted (Teditor) Freeman,
Secretary – DDMRC Inc.

Rosalie Gallery Mocatta Street, Goombungee is currently hosting an exhibition entitled A Single Step” by emerging artists Lyn Johnston, Sandra Willis & Lester Zirbel. A single step marks the beginning of every journey.” This exhibition is the first step in what the artists hope will be a long artistic adventure of joy and discovery.

The exhibition is a collaboration of realistic work in a diverse range of genres, using charcoal, graphite and soft pastel, whilst beautiful timber begs to be touched.

Lyn commenced drawing in 2011. Since then she has not looked much past graphite and charcoal due to their simplicity and their method of application in order to create different textures. . If I can get close to capturing the likeness of my subject, then I am satisfied,” said Lyn. I am trying to draw what I can see, a highlight here and shadows there.”

Lester first started making things from wood in 1975.  In those days it was from necessity, rather than a desire to create something beautiful. I had some split Silky Oak slabs from the walls of a pioneer house built circa 1900 from which I made various useful items for our home,” Lester said. Now in retirement he converts the raw materials into something beautiful as well as useful – Boxes. Matching the varieties of timbers together to get that Wow” feeling when you see the finished article is a challenge that I feel I will always be searching for,” said Lester. However it sure feels good when it is achieved .”

 

Sandra Willis commenced painting in 2010. Whilst looking for art resources for her children, she discovered the online community Thinkdraw” which changed her life. As she discovered the joy of drawing, she found she was seeing everything through new eyes. She has painted portraits of children, adults, pets and wildlife, working in pastels, charcoal and graphite. “I continue to be deeply moved by the emotional responses with which my portraits are received,” said Sandra. It is a joy to capture the essence of my subjects personalities, and to know that the resulting paintings will be treasured.”

Mrs Edna Russell officially opened the exhibition on Friday 22nd February at 7.30 p.m. The exhibition will continue until 24th March. Phone the gallery on 4696 500 for further information.

Submitted by:
Jenny Gersekowski

CPEA(Childbirth and Parenting Education Association Toowoomba Inc.) is a not-for-profit organisation and has been running since 1974. Over the years CPEA has offered the opportunity for parents to meet other parents and to make new friends. CPEA organises a number of activities that are open for all to join. This includes our weekly Hopscotch Playgroup, monthly free Mums, Bubs and Toddler Coffee Mornings and Mum’s Night Out. We help to fund and make these events affordable to all through our Nearly New Sale.

CPEA’s next Mum’s Night Out is at Gips Restaurant, Russell Street, Toowoomba on Friday 1st March 2013 from 8pm onwards. A great chance for mums to get out and meet other mums! This MNO is focused on desserts and wine! (Desserts from $14.80, Coffee from $3.80, Wine from $8.90) RSVP essential for reservation Please RSVP by Wednesday 27th February to: cpea.toowoomba@gmail.com

The CPEA ‘Nearly New Sale‘ is on Saturday 16th March from 9.30am-1pm at the Toowoomba Turf Club. Entry is $2 per person and free for children. We will be selling quality preloved maternity, babies and children’s clothing, nursery equipment, toys and books and many other parent, baby & child related products. NEW 2013 INFORMATION STALLS!! Come along for you chance to win free classes, introductory offers and so much more! Check out Facebook to see who the stall holders are! If you want us to sell your items for you please call 0422 444 736 or for further information email us at cpea_nns@hotmail.com.

Thank you so much for taking your time to read this letter. If you know of any parents or parents-to-be who may be interested in joining one or all of our activities please feel free to contact us for more information.

Submitted by:
Maria Hay
Nearly New Sale Co-ordinator
cpea_nns@hotmail.com
PO Box 490 Toowoomba QLD 4350
or find us on facebook – CPEA Toowoomba

The solo debut of classical soprano Shantelle Shore will take place this Saturday, 2nd of March 2013 at 7 pm, at the Concert Hall of the Toowoomba Philharmonic Society at 7 Matthews St, Toowoomba.

Shantelle will feature in two different concerts, touring Toowoomba and the surrounds during March and May 2013, and will be supported at her concerts by guest artists the Toowoomba Vocal Ensemble.

Shantelle has worked in and around Brisbane and Toowoomba singing as both a soloist/guest artist and with various groups including the Australia Catholic University Choir, Toowoomba Choral Society, Women In Harmony, Ipswich Orpheus Chorale and Ipswich Musical Theatre Company.

Shantelle also teaches music and singing within Toowoomba at her studio/shop Melodic Minors in the Chronicle Arcade. She has a friendly and bubbly personality.These concerts are sure to be wonderful, so don’t miss out on your ticket, and are on sale now by calling 0448 774 752 or at the door on the night.

For more information about this concert series visit: www.melodicminors.com/Une-Soiree-Musicale-Concert.html