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JUNE
19: Entrepreneur Murray Thom speaks at SportsCave, Stanmore Bay, 5.30pm. Mix and mingle with other local business people. Info and tickets: www.businesswhangaparaoa.info ... read more
20: Forest & Bird winter talks, Chris Green will speak about special endemic insects such as wetapunga, Totara Park Retirement Village hall, Melwood Drive,7.30pm. All welcome.
20: Mahurangi Walkways, Warkworth Town Hall Talk, doors open at 5pm for 5.30pm start ... read more
21: Children's Matariki event, ‘create a skyline', Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 3.30pm-4.30pm.
21: Springboard business breakfast, Springboard, 58 Hamatana Road. 7am-8.15am. Info: mail@springboard.org.nz ... read more
21: Warkworth Floral Art Club workshop with tutor Vanita Patel; Matakana Hall, 10am-2.30pm. First two visits free, all welcome. Info: Delwyn on 422 6201
21: Catwalk Arts Wearable Art Awards, Entries Close ... read more
21: Men in Black International at Matakana cinemas, 6pm. Tickets $20. Proceeds to Mahurangi Junior Rugby J1 team trip to Christchurch tournament. Vanessa nesscleland22@gmail.com
21: Annual Midwinter Potluck Dinner, Whangateau Hall, 5.30pm. Everyone welcome, just bring a plate of food to share. Info: Audrey on 422 6209 or am.sharp56@gmail.com
22: Rodney Pestival, Warkworth Town Hall, 9.30am-4pm. Auckland Council community pest control education and networking day. ... read more
22: Matakantata Choir presents Songs from Stage and Screen, Matakana Hall, 7.30pm. Info or tickets: Jenni 423 0094 ... read more
22: Winter Solstice Pot Luck Dinner, Ahuroa Hall, 5pm. Bring a plate to share and your own plates and cutlery.
22: Auckland Opera Studio winter series, Sculptureum, Matakana, 5pm-7pm. Featuring tenor Filipe Manu and soprano Natasha Wilson. Tickets $50 from aucklandoperastudio.co.nz ... read more
23: Auckland Youth Orchestra, Warkworth Town Hall, 4pm. Tickets $35 at the door, school students free ... read more
24: Orewa North School Kapa Haka Group performs, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 10am.
27-29: The Sound of Music, Mahurangi College, Warkworth, 7pm. Tickets $23, or $12.75 for students and senior citizens, on sale May 27 from the college or 0800 BUY TIX Info: mahurangi.school.nz/school-production
28: Maori weaving demonstration for adults, Orewa Library, Moana Ave, Orewa, 11.30am-1.30pm.
28: Atiu Creek Regional Park planting day, Run Road, Tapora, 10.15am-2.30pm. Bookings essential on 0800 567686 or email info@cvnz.org.nz
29: Free Seminar on Macular Degeneration. 10am-11.30am. Local Ophthalmologist, Dr David Squirrell will share the latest information on treatments and the management of the eye disease, macular degeneration. Orewa Baptist Church, 2 Loop Road Orewa. To register call 0800 622 852.
29: Mid-Winter ball, community event hosted by Whangaparaoa College. Features hypnotist Dave Upfold and live band DNA, Whangaparaoa College, Delshaw Ave, Whangaparaoa. Doors open 6.30pm. Black tie event. All welcome. Info and tickets: ticketsales@wgpcollege.school.nz or from learner accounts at the college, phone 424 9177 ext 256.
29: Women's Self Defence Course, Totara Park Community Centre, Melwood Drive, Warkworth, 9.30am-4pm. Free. Info and bookings: 0800 237674 or info@womenscentrerodney.org.nz ... read more
29: Puhoi descendents lunch, Puhoi Hall ... read more
29: 'Puhoi Community Dance Puhoi Hall, 7.30pm-11.30pm. Roger and the Ramjets Band Tickets $20 09 426 6270 or 027 211 0316. Please bring a plate of food for shared supper'.
29: Macular Degeneration Seminar, Orewa Baptist Church, 10am ... read more
30: Midwinter Potluck Community Lunch, Matakana Hall, 12-3pm. Bring food and drink to share, plus plates, cutlery. Free. All welcome. Info: Janis at janis@workplacewisdom.co.nz ... read more
30: Puhoi Village Market. Selection of food, coffee, produce and treasures. Contact Jaqui to book a space, on 021 977 181, 10am-1pm. Followed by Bohemian celebrations in Puhoi Hall.
30: Wilson Cement Works. Public meeting to save the Cement Works, 2pm ... read more
JULY
1: Springboard Mentoring Information Night, 7pm ... read more
3: Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth community issues. RSA basement meeting room, 7pm. Info Steve Haycock 0274 963 711
3: Farms, Trees & Carbon workshop, Wellsford Community Centre, 10am-1pm. Registrations essential. Info: Rachel.Jukes@beeflambnz.com ... read more
6: Country dance ‘Ceilidh', Ranfurly Hall, Kaipara Flats, 7.30pm; featuring Twisty Willow Celtic Band with caller, proceeds to Kaipara St John Cadets. $20pp plus supper plate, tickets available from Hart's Pharmacy ... read more
7: Tawharanui Regional Park planting day, follow the signs, 9am start.
7-20: Mahurangi Festival of Lights
10: Snells Beach Garden Circle celebrates its 35th anniversary, Mahurangi East Community Centre, Snells Beach, 1.15pm. All past and present members welcome. Info: Helen 425 5516
13: Atiu Creek Regional Park planting day, Run Road, Tapora, 10.15am-2.30pm. Bookings essential on 0800 567686 or email info@cvnz.org.nz
14: Public planting at Shakespear Regional Park, 10am-midday. All welcome. Follow the signs to the assembly point at the park's new woolshed. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Free barbecue at midday.
14: National Council of Women, Hibiscus Coast 20th Birthday mid-winter Christmas, Rotary House, Hibiscus Coast Highway, Silverdale, 5.30pm. Tickets $30 pp/$25 students. Guest Speaker Vanessa Gatman, founder of You Are Charitable Trust. Tickets: email judith@wesley-brown.com or phone 09 421 0410.
14: Ukulollo, ukulele maestro. Warkworth Town Hall. Workshop 1.30pm. Concert 3.30pm. Bookings musicmakerdiannem@gmail.com. ... read more
18: Forest & Bird winter talks, Tony Enderby will talk about Opisthobranchs - the butterflies of the sea, Totara Park Retirement Village hall, Melwood Drive, Warkworth, 7.30pm. All welcome.
19: Lady Alexandra Smith talk, Old Masonic Hall Warkworth, 2pm; hosted by Red Cross and Women's Institute. Tickets $10, available at the door or from Cunitia Wilkinson on 425 5800
19-20: Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights. Illuminated parade, laser light show, ice-skating, snow, foam cannon and more. facebook.com/mahurangiwinterfestivaloflights.
21: Public planting at Shakespear Regional Park, 10am-midday. All welcome. Follow the signs to the assembly point at the park's new woolshed. Wear sturdy footwear and dress for the weather. Free barbecue at midday.
22: Warkworth Museum Tea & Talk, 10am. Spotlight on the McElroy Family, early Mahurangi Land Owners
22: Auckland Opera Studio winter series. Sculptureum, Matakana. 5pm-7pm. Featuring tsoprano Amelia Berry. Tickets $50 from aucklandoperastudio.co.nz
28: Atiu Creek Regional Park planting day, Run Road, Tapora, 10.15am-2.30pm. Bookings essential on 0800 567686 or email info@cvnz.org.nz
AUGUST
4: Tawharanui Regional Park planting day, follow the signs, 9am.
7: Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth community issues. RSA basement meeting room, 7pm. Info Steve Haycock 0274 963 711
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
24: Catwalk Arts wearable art awards, Mahurangi College auditorium.
25: Cancer Society Classic Car Rally
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/