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AUGUST
Jul-Sept 30: Creating with Kauri exhibition, The Kauri Museum ... read more
14: Snells Beach Garden Circle, Betty Paxton Room, Mahurangi East Community Centre, 1.15pm. A floral demonstration, competition entries of cut flowers & floral art, trading table and afternoon tea; all welcome. Info: Helen 425 5516
15: Forest & Bird. Talk by Dr Mick Clout, of the kakapo recovery group, Totara Park Retirement Village Hall, Warkworth, 7.30pm
16: Warkworth Floral Art Club workshop, led by Kay Jones, Matakana Hall, 10.30am-2.30pm. The workshop will cover making a contemporary design using midelino sticks. Info: Delwyn 422 6201
17: Poetry on the Beach. Write an original poem on the sand. Prizes to be won. Orewa Beach, 1pm. Entry $5. Info and registration: poetryonthebeachnz2019.wordpress.com/ ... read more
17: Atiu Creek Regional Park planting day, Run Road, Tapora, 10.15am-2.30pm. Bookings essential on 0800 567686 or email info@cvnz.org.nz
17: Auckland Opera Studio winter series. Sculptureum, Matakana. 5pm-7pm. Featuring tsoprano Eliza Boom. Tickets $50 from aucklandoperastudio.co.nz ... read more
17: Girl Power Series workshops, Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth, 10am to 8pm. Bookings essential at iamfindingvenus.com ... read more
17: Warkworth:Incidents Accidents &Tragedies, a talk by local author and historian Bryan Jackson, Mahurangi East library, 10.30am. Share some interesting tales from the area's history over morning tea. Gold coin donation appreciated.
18: Kaukapakapa Village Market, SH16, 8.30am-1pm. Info: sarah1@maxnet.co.nz
19: Tea Dance, Dairy Flat Hall, 4 Postman Rd, Dairy Flat, 1pm-4pm. Includes afternoon tea, dance lessons and line dancing. No partner needed. Admission $15, or $20 with an additional wine or beer. Info: phone Maggie, 021 051 0230.
19: SeniorNet. Buying and selling using Trade Me and Facebook workshop, Warkworth RSA, 1.30pm, ph 425 9643.
22: Warkworth Town Hall Talk, Bree Wooller on Warkworth coastal trading history, Warkworth Town Hall. Doors open 5pm for 5.30pm start ... read more
23: Spotlight game, meet by Orewa Skatepark, Western Reserve, by the Youth Centre, 8pm. All over 17 year olds welcome.
23: Kauri Museum National Poetry Day Awards and open mic night, 6.30pm-8pm. Entry $5. Competition and entry details kaurimuseum.com/whats-on/events
23: 10th annual National Poetry Day event, Puhoi Pub, 7.30pm-9.30pm. Everyone with an interest in poetry is welcome: readings, prizes and assorted poetry fun. Coffee, wine and food available. If you are coming, or would like to present a poem, contact Diane, dianenewcombe@hotmail.com or ph 021 483 849.
24: Back Pain Expo, Orewa Bridge Club, 121 West Hoe Road, Orewa, 10am-4pm ... read more
24: Kawau Coastguard open day, 10am. Potential recruits can come and see the boat and get a basic rundown of the job. Sandspit Yacht Club marina. Info: luke.mccarthy@coastguard.org.nz ... read more
24: Catwalk Arts wearable art awards, Mahurangi College auditorium, 2pm and 7pm. Tickets: eventfinda.co.nz ... read more
25: Back Pain Expo, St John Ambulance Hall, 36 Silverdale Street, Silverdale Village, 10am-4pm ... read more
25: MTF Silverdale Millwater Half Marathon, Millwater. Includes 10km 5km and kids' 2.5km dash options. Info: www.runauckland.co.nz
25: Forest Restoration Day, Weiti River Stillwater/Okura, 1 Duck Creek Road, Stillwater, 9am-12pm. Hosted by Friends of Okura Bush and the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board. Info:
25: Wellsford Warkworth Vintage Car Club Daffodil Rally. Cars arrive Warkworth Wharf about noon. ... read more
30: Meet the Candidates forum, Wellsford Community Centre, 7pm
SEPTEMBER
1: Atiu Creek Regional Park planting day, Run Road, Tapora, 10.15am-2.30pm. Bookings essential on 0800 567686 or email info@cvnz.org.nz
2: Tea Dance, Dairy Flat Hall, 4 Postman Rd, Dairy Flat, 1pm-4pm. Includes afternoon tea, dance lessons and line dancing. No partner needed. Admission $15, or $20 with an additional wine or beer. Info: phone Maggie, 021 051 0230.
4: Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth community issues. RSA basement meeting room, 7pm. Info: Steve Haycock 0274 963 711
4-7: Warkworth Theatre Group presents Death & Taxe$, Warkworth Town Hall, Tickets: www.wwtheatre.co.nz or from Mahurangi Matters, Warkworth Town Hall, Harts Pharmacy, and Woody's Winners in Wellsford. ... read more
6: Life and Times of an English Doctor, The Old Chapel, Silverdale Pioneer Village, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale, 11am. Dr Kenneth Madgwick shares his recollections. Followed by shared lunch – bring a plate of food to share. Gold coin donation appreciated.
7: Snells Beach Garden Circle, Spring Flower Show, Mahurangi East Community Hall, Snells Beach,1pm-3.30pm. Plant stall, raffles, afternoon tea. Admission free. Info: Barbara 425 5371
13-16: Kauri Museum Northland photography exhibition ‘Northland – Home of the Kauri'
14: Las Vagas come to Puhoi. The Puhoi Sports and Community Club is holding its annual fundraiser and this year the theme is casino night glitz and glam. The ticket includes cocktails on arrival, as well as $1 million dollars' worth of casino chips for the blackjack, roulette and money wheel. Tickets are $25 and are available from the club, with proceeds going to maintenance. Dress your best.
16: Tea Dance, Dairy Flat Hall, 4 Postman Rd, Dairy Flat, 1pm-4pm. Includes afternoon tea, dance lessons and line dancing. No partner needed. Admission $15, or $20 with an additional wine or beer. Info: phone Maggie, 021 051 0230.
19: Forest & Bird. Talk by Richard Taylor of the Leigh Marine Research Laboratory, Totara Park Retirement Village Hall, Warkworth, 7.30pm.
20-28: Testostrogen by Sandspit playwright Joanna Pearce. Pitt Street Theatre, Auckland. Tickets: www.iticket.co.nz. ... read more
22 & 23: Gun buy back and amnesty, Sharks Sports Club, Victor Eaves Reserve, Orewa, 12noon-4pm. ... read more
OCTOBER
Kowhai Festival month
2: Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth community issues. RSA basement meeting room, 7.30pm. Info Steve Haycock 0274 963 711
11&12: Pink Ribbon Collection - keep an eye out for collectors who are raising awareness and money for breast cancer education, research and patient support
13: Kowhai Festival Huge Day Out
20: Kowhai Festival Teddy Bears Picnic, Warkworth & District Museum, 10am.
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COMMUNITY NOTICES
OREWA:
Bowling Club for partially sighted Every Wednesday 9.30am–11.30am, St. Andrews Church Hall, Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Virginia 09 426 8454.
Cafe Connect, For the retired age group to meet in a cafe style atmosphere. 10am, 2nd Monday of each month @ Orewa Community Church. Gold coin donation. Ph 424 3159.
Empathy Support Group for those bereaved by suicide. Held last Monday of every month, 7pm. Hibiscus Coast Community House, Western Reserve, 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa. Gold coin donation. Contact Susan 021 884 162.
Friday Art Group, Friday 10am - 1pm @ Orewa Community Church. Ph Alan Smith 09 962 4929.
Hibiscus Coast Concert Band is a local community band for members of all ages and abilities. Rehearsal, from 7pm-9pm fortnight, Orewa College. Visit www.hccb.org.nz, or ph 021 186 4599 to check next rehearsal.
Hibiscus Men's Shed Coffee Club. 1st Wednesday every month at 11am, Red Beach Surf Club, Ngapara Road, Red Beach.
Hibiscus Coast VIP Club (Visually Impaired Peoples Club) Meet on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Presbyterian Church Hall in Centreway Rd. 10am till 12.15pm. Ph Shelley 426 2298.
Hibiscus Spirit Awakening And Healing Centre Meet fortnightly, Wednesday 7.30pm-9pm. 9e Annalise Road, Orewa. For details and development class enquiries ph Lynda 424 1998.
Orewa Communtiy Craft Group meets 2nd & 4th Thursday 1-3pm Orewa Presbyterian Church Hall, 107 Centreway Rd. Bring your own work or join with others to make a community craft project. Ph Maureen 427 9948.
Orewa Keep Fit Club Gentle exercises to music for ladies. Every Thursday at 9.30am, Presbyterian Church hall, 107 Centreway Rd, Orewa. Ph Anne 424 5365 or email anne@kiwipride.co.nz
Orewa Ladies Club 1st Thursday of the month, 10am, St John's Catholic Church Orewa. Friendship, speakers and outings. Ph Audrey 426 7115.
Orewa Ladies Garden club meeting 2nd Thursday of each month. Next meeting Oct 11, 12.30pm, Orewa Catholic Church Hall, 180 Centreway Road.
Silverdale-Orewa Toastmasters Club Meeting. Every second Wednesday, from 7.20pm-9.30pm. Theosophical Society, 9 Forest Glen, Orewa. www.orewa.toastmastersclubs.org for more information. Next meetings, Oct 17 and 31, Nov 14 and 28.
SILVERDALE:
A Sunday Social dance - ballroom, Latin American etc. All welcome. 4th Sunday of month, 5pm-8pm. Silverdale Hall, Silverdale Ph 427 5542. Next event Oct 28.
Hibiscus Coast Highland Pipes and Drums Wednesday 7.30pm practices, St Johns Ambulance Hall 36 Silverdale Rd. Ph Gayle Robinson 424 1166 or 021 104 3497 or Bob Logan 4241838.
Hibiscus Coast U3A Members meet at the Salvation Army Hall, Silverdale, the third Monday of every second month, 10am. If you are over 55 and would like to join visit www.u3ahbc.co.nz, or ph Kaye 424 5855.
Rodney Aphasia Support Meeting for people with aphasia and their caregivers, 4th Thursday of month, Rotary House Silverdale, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Contact Lisa Administrator rodneyaphasiagroup@gmail.com.
WHANGAPARAOA:
Escape Monday Morning Blues Join us for coffee and company or Manly Methodist Church, 9.30am. Ph Jackie 427 0428.
Hibiscus Coast Toastmasters. Every second Tuesday from 7.30pm-9.30pm at the Bridge Club in Edith Hopper Park, Whangaparaoa. Next meeting Tues October 16.
Hibiscus Coast Stamp Club meets the 2nd Thursday each month, Methodist Church Hall Whangaparaoa Road opposite the Fire Station, 1.30pm. Ph 427 6344.
Whangaparaoa Community Hub, Health Pop-In, every Tuesday 2pm-4pm. Free health advice for 3-18 year olds from Sue & El, WDHB Nurses. No appointment necessary. 707 Whangaparaoa Rd. www.facebook.com/events/264714820739169/