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December
Mahurangi senior rugby. Mahurangi Rugby club is looking for senior players for the 2021 season. Contact Haden at dor@mahurangirugbyclub.co.nz.
1-6: Kowhai Coast Lions Christmas Tree Display, Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth. Santa in attendance weekdays 2-5pm; Saturday, 10am-noon and 1-2pm; Sunday 10am-noon. Adults $3, children $1. Proceeds to St John Ambulance. Info: 021 252 8114
1-2: Matakana tennis. The social tennis season is underway at Matakana Tennis Club. Junior coaching is held every Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Social tennis sessions are held every Friday from 8am to 9am, as well as every Tuesday from 5.30pm to 7pm. Just turn up.
2: Designer of the Year Floral Art Competition, Orewa Baptist Church, 2 Loop Road, Orewa. Open to the public to view the display of floral designs, 11am to 3pm. Entry $5 adult, children free.
2: Warkworth Area Liaison Group, RSA basement meeting room, 7.30pm. For all interested in Warkworth community issues.
2: Hockey AGM. The Warkworth Hockey Turf Charitable Trust is holding its annual meeting at 7pm on Wednesday. It will be at the LJ Hooker Office at 20 Queen Street in Warkworth and all are welcome.
4: Night Market at Te Hana Te Ao Marama Marae, Te Hana, 4.30-8pm. Christmas gifts, toys, plants, flowers, boot sales, food, hangi, Open mic and Te Kura Kaupapa Maori o Ngaringaomatariki performance. Free shuttle from Wellsford. Info: Linda 021 128 32 44.
5: Santa arrives at Silverdale Mall, free face painting and balloon artistry, 10am-2pm.
5: Shalom Korean Women's Choir pre-Christmas concert, Red Beach Methodist Church, 76 Red Beach Road, 2pm. Tickets at door, $20, $35 family. Vocalist and electric violinist on hoverboard ... read more
5: Christmas market, St Chad's church, corner Centreway Rd and Florence Ave, Orewa, 8am-12noon. Wide range of stalls. Fundraiser for church hall. All welcome.
5: Warkworth Men's Shed Open Day, The Red Shed, Warkworth Showgrounds, 11am-2pm. Sausage sizzle, hand-crafted gifts. Info: Email warkworthmensshed@gmail.com ... read more
5: Methodist Church Garage Sale, 1 Hexham Street Warkworth, 8.30am - 12.30pm. Info: Val Shepherd 09 425 9092.
5: Opening of Art Workspace Extension, Mangawhai Artists Gallery, 45 Moir Street, noon.
5-6: Smoke on the Coast barbecue team competition,Whangateau Holiday Park, 10am-6pm Saturday and 10am-4pm on Sunday. Free entry, register at eventfinda.co.nz. ... read more
6: Traditional Carol Service, Silverdale Pioneer Village Chapel, 15 Wainui Rd, Silverdale, 7pm. Tea and coffee in the Parsonage from 6.30pm.
6: Christmas Craft Fair with tea and treats, Leigh Hall, 10.30am-2.30pm. $10 entry includes tea.
6: Warkworth Town Hall Christmas Market, 9am-1pm. Featuring Christmas gifts made by local artisans, food trucks, Santa Claus, face painting, Christmas music and more.
6: Omaha marathon, Organisers promise it will be “flat, fast and stunningly beautiful.” The 21-kilometre route includes the Omaha foreshore and heads over to Point Wells before looping back. There are also two, five and 10 kilometre options. See omahahalfmarathon.co.nz.
6: TOSSI Christmas in the park work day, Tawharanui Regional Park, 9am-1pm. Lend a hand and enjoy a Christmas BBQ.
6: Christmas Craft Fair with tea and treats, Leigh Hall, 10.30am-2.30pm. $10 entry includes tea.
6: Movie fundraiser for Pakiri School, Matakana Cinemas, 4pm. Christmas classic Home Alone. Adult tickets $25 or $20 for children, including drink or ice cream. ... read more
6: Mangawhai golf tournament. Mangawhai Beach School is fundraising by holding a tournament at the Mangawhai Golf Club on Sunday. It is an ambrose style event and entry is $240 per team of six, or $40 for an individual. Register with Aaron at 09 431 4385 or golfshop@mangawhaigolf.co.nz
7: Movie night fundraiser for Longacres Animal Haven, Matakana Cinemas, 6.30pm. Advance screening of Blithe Spirit starring Judi Dench. Tickets $21 including goodie bag. Bookings: online deposit to 12-3008-0156951-00 with your name as reference or email Liz at ebrewis10@gmail.com
9: Rodney Local Board meeting, Orewa Service Centre, 50 Centreway Road, 3pm (deputations and public forum at 4.30pm). Public welcome.
12: Basketball showcase Battle of the North Showdown, Stanmore Bay Pool & Leisure Centre, Stanmore Bay, starts 2pm. See top local players in action. Spectators welcome. ... read more
12: Sounds of Christmas, Kowhai Singers, Warkworth Town Hall, 7pm. Tickets $20 from Briar Rose Flowers, choir members or at the door.
12: Junk Play, Centennial Park, Wellsford, 9am-1pm. Kids' pop-up adventure park and creative event using junk rescued from landfill. Info: consciouskids.co.nz/junk-play ... read more
12: Matakana Makers Market, Matakana Hall, 10am-4pm. Artisanal craft, jewellery, lampshades, knives, weaving, art and more. Free.
12: Highfield Donkey Fun Day, Highfield Reserve Snells Beach, 11am. Games, BBQ, donkey rides & a visit from Santa. All welcome, no charge. Info: Helen 09 425 5516
12: Community Christmas Party, Ahuroa Hall, 5pm. Sausages and ice cream for the kids, Santa, Ahuroa Fire Truck.
13: Jade River Ukes, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 3pm. ... read more
13: Silverdale Ballroom Dancing's Gala Christmas Party, Silverdale Hall, Silverdale Street, 5pm-8pm. Floor shows, spot prizes. All welcome.
14: Serving Spoons Free Christmas Lunch, St John's Church Hall, 180 Centreway Rd, Orewa, 12.30pm. All welcome.
16: Coastguard Old4New lifejacket trade-in, Snells Beach boat ramp, 3-7pm ... read more
17: Coast's Cultural Christmas, 13 Agency Lane, Silverdale, 6.30pm-9pm. A celebration of all the cultures that make up the Coast. BYO traditional cultural dish for a pot luck dinner. Drinks and dessert provided. Info: ph 021 236 0936. To register interest: caitlin@coast.org by December 13
17: Christmas Traditions shared morning tea, Warkworth Library, 10.30am. Bring a traditional festive treat. Free. Info: Katie Mitchell on 427 3920 ... read more
18: Night Market at Te Hana Te Ao Marama Marae, Te Hana, 4.30-8pm. Christmas gifts, toys, plants, flowers boot sales, food, hangi. Open mic 6pm & carol singing. Free shuttle from Wellsford. Ph Linda 021 128 32 44.
18: Community Beach & Children's Christmas Party, Matheson Bay Reserve, 4.30-7pm. Games, prizes, fire truck, Santa. BYO picnic and drinks.
18: Lax Lights, Lax Crescent, Leigh, 6.30pm. Christmas lights, music, food truck, sausage sizzle, Santa. Leigh Preschool fundraiser.
20: Kaukapakapa Village Market, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, SH16, 8.30am to 1pm. Local produce, live music, face painting, Santa in his grotto & more. Info & stall bookings: Sarah 0274 831542 or sarah1@maxnet.co.nz
24: Waipu Christmas Parade, 7pm. Prizegiving at Caledonian Park, 7.30pm. Info and registration: Marion Sampson on 09 432 1155 or marion@northpine.co.nz
30: Snells Beach Great Summer Art Exhibition opens, Mahurangi East Community Hall ... read more
January
2: Mangawhai Domain Gala, 73 Moir Street Mangawhai, 9am-3pm. Produce, food stalls, garden art, fashion and more. Info & stall booking: mangawhaigala@gmail.com or 022 509 1951.
3: Birds Beach fun day, Tapora, 1.30-4.30pm. Rounders match, tug of war, lolly scramble, sausage sizzle and Tapora caps for sale. Funds raised to Westpac Rescue Helicopter.
9: Annual Woodchopping Carnival, Puhoi Pub
11-17: Free water safety lessons. Parakai Springs, in partnership with Oranga Tamariki, is hosting a water safety programme for 11-17 year olds this school holidays. It will cover boat safety, bystander rescues, snorkelling, open water survival and more. The four-day programme runs from Tuesday, January 11, to Friday, January 14. Spaces are limited. Register with splash@dpanz.org.nz.
17: Kaukapakapa Village Market, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway, SH16. 8.30am-1pm. Fresh coffee, food, local produce, live music, free face painting & more. Info & stall booking: Sarah 0274 831542 or sarah1@maxnet.co.nz
23: The Big Dig, Orewa Beach and reserve adjacent to Orewa Surf Club. Registration starts 9.30am. Digging commences: 5 years and under 11am, Over 5 years,11.15am. Beach games, quick fire raffles and displays until 1pm.
29 & 30: Rodders Beach Festival, Orewa. The famous Rodders weekend hot rod showcase which raises funds for Westpac Helicopter Trust.
COMMUNITY NOTICES
ŌREWA:
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.
WHANGAPARĀOA:
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.