06 July 2020 |Showcasing the launch of the Toowoomba Orthodontics Pop Up Pallets Silent Auction

A Podcast for the Toowoomba CommunityWelcome to this Ep 21 of Talkin Toowoomba , and to the start of season 2 where we will continue to keep you up to date on what's happening with Who When and Where in this great community. Please reach out to us if you have a story or event to share. We would like to thank the TRC TCOC for their ongoing support. Lets get into Season 2On This DayMonday, July 6th 1957 John Lennon & Paul McCartney meet for the first time, as teenagers at Woolton Fete, three years before forming the Beatles.Tuesday July 7th in 1954 Elvis Presley makes this debut when WHBQ Memphis played his first recording for Sun Records, That's All Right"And on Thursday July 9th 1981 Donkey Kong, a video game created by Nintendo, is released. The game marks the debut of Nintendo's future mascot, Mario.Now in News of the WeekA reminder paid parking has resumed as of 1 July across Toowoomba’s CBD at Toowoomba Regional Council’s on-street and off-street car parks.It is school holiday time again and there are heaps of programs , we mention a couple in our What's on segment coming up later in the show and there is also now the cinema option, with the cinemas at Grand Central open again .And great news Toowoomba's Carnival of Flowers is going ahead in 2020, so stay tuned for more info in coming months.Council customer service centres staged reopening continues, with all open limited days and hours (except for Highfields which will reopen next week). See the trc website for days and times. All centres are working towards full operation by the end of the month, we will keep you posted.Now lets get on with the show.This week we highlight one of Toowoomba's favourite charities and a much loved event, we welcome to the podcast Alison Kennedy from the Toowoomba Hospital Foundation to talk about the Toowoomba Orthodontics Po Up Pallets Silent Auction on again for 2020 Key Points in the Interview1/ How long has this event been running2/ This year it is being done differently3/ Where can we view the creations4/ Can you tell us about a couple of entries in this years event5/ Do you have a favourite from previous years6/ How will the auction work7/ Proceeds from the auction go toWhat's On brought to you by the TRCThe 2020 E.P.I.K. Winter school holiday programs are on now until Friday 10th July check out the TRC website for more details, links in the show notes**http://user.tr.qld.gov.au/events/83309/the-2020-e-p-i-k-winter-school-holiday-programs**The Cobb & Co Museum is excited to welcome you into the museum these school holidays for the whole family to enjoy. Please remember, bookings are essential to visit. Entry to the museum is free until 30 August On Thursday 09 July from 9:00am - 12:00pm at the Cobb + Co Museum, there's a Blacksmithing Teen Workshop bookings are essential visit their website for details on all that is on at the museum.THF Orthodontics Pop Up Pallets event, is happening again this year, by way of a silent online auction. View the wonderf...