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OCTOBER

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KOWHAI FESTIVAL - PROGRAMME OF EVENTS

18: THE WARKWORTH GREAT DEBATE presented by Toastmasters Warkworth
5.30pm, Warkworth Town Hall. Tickets $35. Two hilarious debates MC'd and judged by Darryl Soljan: Toastmasters vs Warkworth Rotary & Warkworth Lions: “MEN GOSSIP MORE THAN WOMEN”. Toastmasters vs Warkworth Theatre Group: “ARE CHILDREN NECESSARY?” Delicious finger food & cash bar. Tickets available from Hospice House, Harts Pharmacy Warkworth, Mahurangi Matters, Neville St Warkworth, or contact Murray Chapman murray@onewarkworth.co.nz Limited door sales available.

19: RIVER PAGEANT 10am-4pm, Mahurangi River and Warkworth Wharf
Classic launches and steam boats on the river with onshore displays of stationary engines and classic motorbikes and MG cars.

19: WORLD SINGING DAY 10.30am, Warkworth Library, Baxter Street. North Soul Community Gospel Choir. North Soul is an all-comers welcome, community choir where everybody sings together, experienced or beginner. Songs from a variety of sacred music cultures and sing-out praise, gratitude, humility, grace and resilience in four part harmony.

19: SEAFARERS CONCERT & SEA SHANTIES 2pm, from onboard the Jane Gifford, Warkworth Wharf. Local performers for a fun, light hearted concert.

19: THE TROUBLES, WELLINGTON JAZZ ENSEMBLE 7pm, Warkworth Town Hall. Warkworth Music members $25, adults $35, tertiary students $10, school age students free. Cash sales only. Wellington-based jazz group led by John Rae performing a programme of blues, swing, ballads and All That's Jazz. Info: warkworthmusic.org.nz

19: OUTDOOR MOVIE - THE GREATEST SHOWMAN Sponsored by Barfoot & Thompson. Shoesmith Domain. Event starts 7pm – Movie screens 8pm. The Greatest Showman is a 2017 American musical drama with a biographical background based on P.T. Barnum's creation of the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The film is entertaining and its songs invite a sing-a-long, as a number have become chart hits. Coffee/hot chocolate, snacks from 7pm. PG and has a duration of 1hr 46mins. Info: kowhaifestival.nz

20: COMBINED CHURCHES FESTIVAL SERVICE 10am, Mahurangi College Auditorium. Guest speaker, Nick Tuitasi. The service will also include worship, recognition of the work of the combined churches' foodbank in the community and a shared morning tea. Info: Mahurangi Presbyterian Church.

20: TEDDY BEARS PICNIC & WARKWORTH & DISTRICTS MUSEUM OPEN DAY 10am-2pm. Entry to the museum free all day. Museum volunteers are organising a day packed full of family-orientated activities ranging from a treasure hunt and teddy bear wash to a lolly scramble, novelty races, an opportunity for children to paint a fence paling, and sausage sizzle. There will be prizes for the smallest and oldest teddy bears, the scruffiest bear and the best dressed bear. Grand parade at 11.30am. Bring along your own picnic lunch. Info: warkworthmuseum@xtra.co.nz

20: JANE GIFFORD RIVER CRUISE Check in time 11.45am at the Warkworth Wharf. Cruise departs at noon. Tickets $25 adults, $20 seniors and $5 children. One hour historic river excursion aboard the heritage vessel Jane Gifford. View the Kowhai blooms. Run by the Jane Gifford Heritage Trust. Ph 027 4849 935 for reservations.

27: MAHURANGI UKULELE FESTIVAL AND WORKSHOPS 10am-5pm, Warkworth RSA, Neville Street, Warkworth. Tickets $45 full day, $20 concert, $25 door sales, $5 kids. Dianne Morgan and the Jade River Ukes are hosting Marian Burns for a fun day

KOWHAI FESTIVAL - SPORTS HAVE-A-GO DAYS

17: LAWN BOWLS 4-7pm, Warkworth Bowling Club, Mill Lane, Warkworth. Club members will be on hand to assist new bowlers and the club has plenty of spare bowls for people to use. There will be some coaching and a couple of organised games with club members.

19: EQUESTRIAN GAMES From 9am, Warkworth Showgrounds. Barrel racing and mounted games in the event arena, open to any rider who would like to give it a go. The day will also include clinics and competitions, and shooting demonstrations. Entry fee $15; spectators free. Competitors to RSVP by October 15 to Kushla Larsen on 027 220 4855 or Kushla@xtra.co.nz

19: UNDERWATER HOCKEY 1.30-3pm, Mahurangi College Swimming Pool, Warkworth. An open Have A Go session. The club is keen to attract new members and the session will be an opportunity for people to find out more about the sport. Participants are asked to bring togs, towel and snorkelling gear. Afternoon tea provided.

19: GYMSPORTS 5 to 15 year olds, 9am-noon, Mahurangi College gymnasium, Warkworth. An open Have A Go morning. A range of gymnastic activities and equipment will be set up for children of any skill level. Gymnastics provides a solid foundation of skills which can then be transferred to almost any sport. Info: Liz Davie-Martin on 425 5705 or visit mahugym.co.nz

20: MAHURANGI EAST BOWLING CLUB 10am-2pm, Mahurangi East Bowling Club, Hamatana Rd, Snells Beach. Have A Go day, with coaching, an opportunity to learn and participate. Info: Judy 09 425 5303

27: DRESSAGE DAY EVENT 9am-2.30pm, Pony Club Field, Warkworth Showgrounds. This is an unregistered dressage day, dependant upon grounds and weather. Participants to contact Diana info@warkworthdressage.com. Info: www.warkworthdressage.webs.com, Facebook: WarkworthDressageGroup

16: The Pollinators movie screening, Matakana Cinemas, 6pm. Film will only be shown if enough online pre-bookings received by October 5. Info and bookings: tickets.demand.film/event/8333 ... read more

18: Warkworth Floral Art club, Matakana Hall, with a workshop on how to make a decorative panel, 9.30 to 2.30pm. Info: Delwyn 09 422 6201

19: Writing Workshop with Jane Bissell, The Building Blocks of Story, Whangaparaoa Library, 10.30am-3.30pm, $25pp. Kick-start your writing. Info and registration: www.janebissellwriting.com or phone 428 3385.

19: The Troubles, featuring New Zealand's most accomplished jazz musicians, Warkworth Town Hall, 7pm ... read more

19-23: Show Me Shorts Film Festival, Matakana Cinemas. For session times visit showmeshorts.co.nz ... read more

20: Warkworth Floral Art club meets at the Matakana Hall for a competition day, 1pm-2pm. Info: Delwyn on 422 6201

20: Tuatara Encounters with children's author Ngaire Dolphin, Kaukapakapa Library, 10am-1pm

20: Kaukapakapa Village Market, SH16, 8.30am-1pm

20: Kowhai Festival Teddy Bears Picnic, Warkworth & District Museum, 10am.

20: Mahurangi East Bowling Club HAVE-A-GO-DAY is on Sunday, from 10.00 am to 2.00pm, 41 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach. Come along and enjoy a game of bowls, tuition and bowls supplied. Flat-soled shoes please. Enquiries Norm Fisher 425 4510.

20: Have-A-Go-Day, Mahurangi East Bowling Club, 41 Hamatana Road, Snells Beach, 10am-2pm. Tuition and bowls supplied; flat-soled shoes. Info: Norm Fisher 425 4510

20: Teddy Bears Picnic, Warkworth Museum, 11am-3pm. Info: 425 7093

21: Horizon School Garage Sale, fundraising for students heading to Beijing. Lower auditorium, 20 Goodall Road, Snells Beach, 8am-noon.

Oct 21-Nov 17: Expressions of Unity exhibition, by members of the Rodney Baha'i faith, Estuary Arts Centre. Special Holy Day event on October 29, from 7-9pm. All welcome.

24: Warkworth Town Hall Talk, Dr Andrew Jeffs on the Mahurangi green-lipped mussel reef restoration research, 5pm for 5.30pm start

24: Mangawhai Central public meeting, The Mangawhai Club, Molesworth Drive. Masterplan update and streetscape details. Info: Email info@mangawhaicentral.co.nz

24: Sports blues Mahurangi College is holding its Sports Blues Awards dinner on Tuesday October 24. It is an inaugural event being hosted at Stables Restaurant. Doors open at 6:30pm

25: Victim Support sculpture trail experience, Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park, 10am-2pm. See New Zealand's largest collection of large-scale outdoor sculptures. Tickets: www.iticket.co.nz

25: Warkworth Museum Tea & Talk, In Their Own Words, 10am. Heritage talk on the journeys and experiences of early settlers and groups who travelled to the Mahurangi area. Tea and coffee, entry by koha. Info: 425 7093

26: Grey Power Warkworth & District meeting, Totara Park Retirement Village, 10am. Heather Proven shares her adventures aboard the Mercy Ship. Bring a plate for lunch.

25: Victim Support sculpture trail experience, Gibbs Farm Sculpture Park, Kaipara Coast Highway, 10am-2pm. Fundraiser at New Zealand's largest collection of large-scale outdoor sculptures. Tickets: www.iticket.co.nz

26: Point Wells Library book sale, 9am-1pm. Big selection at reasonable prices.

27: Leigh Preschool Gala

27: Waipu Street & Park Market, The Centre & Caledonian Park, 9am-2pm. Over 140 craft, food, produce, fashion, art, jewellery and bric a brac stalls. Info: streetmarket@waipu.kiwi

27: Eden: The Complete Inside Story. Film about the largest rainforest in captivity, Warkworth Town Hall, 1pm. Tickets: eventfinda.co.nz. ... read more

27: Mahurangi Ukulele Festival with Marian Burns, Warkworth RSA, 10am-5pm. Concert at 3.30pm. Tickets: musicmakerdiannem@gmail.com. ... read more

30: Summer hockey Teams for the Warkworth Hockey summer season must be submitted by September 30. The competition runs 10 weeks before Christmas and six weeks after. Seven-a-side will be held on Tuesdays, 6-9pm, and nine-a-side will be held on Thursday evenings 6-9pm. Entry fees are from $200 to $600 with community fundraising support available. Info: warkworthhockey@gmail.com

NOVEMBER

6: Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth community issues. RSA basement meeting room, 7.30pm. Info: Steve Haycock 0274 963 711

9: Matakana Hall Market, 8.30am-1pm

23: Matakana Hall Market, 8.30am-1pm

28: Kaipara Flats Sports Club christmas market. 4pm-8.30pm. Gold coin entry. Odette 027 676 8522.

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/