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Community Events

MARBURG CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL � DATE Saturday 2 December � TIME 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm � LOCATION Marburg Showgrounds, 45-55 Queen Street, Marburg Experience Christmas in the country with family friendly activities, market stalls and a visit from Santa. � TIME 7.00 pm � LOCATION Tivoli Drive-In, 50 Coal Road, Chuwar Spend the night beneath the stars and enjoy a festive movie from the comfort of your own car! ULYSSES CLUB ANNUAL IPSWICH TOY RUN � DATE Sunday 10 December � TIME 10.30 am � LOCATION Brassall Shopping Centre to Ipswich Showgrounds Join or support the 27th Ipswich Toy Run to raise much needed funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal and Ulysses Club Arthritis Fund. CHRISTMAS HIGH TEA IN THE GROVE � DATE Friday 15 December � TIME 4.30 pm – 6.30 pm � LOCATION Watercress Creek Olives and Limes, 53 Bryces Road, Pine Mountain You will be welcomed with a sparkling wine followed by tiered food presentation and over 20 varieties of single estate tea to choose from all under the olive trees. TIVOLI DRIVE-IN: HOME ALONE � DATE Saturday 2 December

ROSEWOOD CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL � DATE Friday 15 December � TIME 5.00 pm – 8.30 pm � LOCATION Rosewood Showgrounds, 1 Railway Street, Rosewood The much loved Christmas Carnival is back with market stalls, rides, and carol performances.

CHRISTMAS DISCO � DATES

Wednesday 20 - Friday 22 December 9.30 am and 11.00 am

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� LOCATION Select Ipswich

Libraries branches Bust a move to your favourite Christmas tunes and popular music. For ages 0-12 years.

SANTA AND SIRENS � DATE

Thursday 21 December

� TIME 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm � LOCATION Nicholas Street Precinct, Ipswich Meet Santa amidst dazzling emergency service vehicles. Uniting holiday magic with real-life heroes.

THE NUTCRACKER � DATE

Saturday 23 December

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Shows at 4.00 pm and 6.30 pm

� LOCATION Main Street,

Orion Springfield Central Grab your picnic basket and settle in for carols and ballet under the stars! Be captivated by a 30 minute showcase of the traditional Nutcracker Christmas Eve story.

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