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APRIL
12-May 5: Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Orewa, showcases the Japanese travelling exhibition The Spirit of Budo.
17: Yipadee Live Show, Orewa Library, Moana Avenue, Orewa, 1pm-2pm. Storytelling and live music by author Deano Yipadee.
20: Blast From The Past Band, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43aVipond Rd, Stanmore Bay, 7pm. $5pp cover charge. Info: ph 424 9026. Visitors welcome
20: The Great Manly Art Show, 77 The Esplanade, Manly, from 10.30am, rain or shine. Local artists' work, small boat display. Free admission. Info: phone 424 0398.
20: Easter Street Market, Waipu, 9am-2pm. Info: streetmarket@waipu.kiwi
20: The Hendrix Project, Mangawhai Tavern , 9pm. Tickets $20 from iticket.co.nz
20 & 21: Pioneer Village Easter Bunny hunt, 15 Wainui Road, Silverdale, 10am-3pm
20 & 21: Whangarei Heads Arts Trail, Easter 2019. Trail Guides from Whangarei iSites.
Info: whangareiheadsartstrail.org.nz
20 & 21: Antique Fair, Matakana Primary School, 10am-4pm. Gold coin entry for school pool landscaping. Info: 027 443 0018
21: White Chapel Jak, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 4.30pm
21: Kaukapakapa Library, Author Patricia Snelling shares stories of faith, hope and love, 10am-1pm
25: Anzac Day
25: Anzac Day service and parade, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparaoa, 11am
26: Mark Laurent and Brenda Liddiard, Little & Local, Snells Beach, 7pm
27: Custodians of Classic Rock Band, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 7pm. $5pp cover charge. Info: ph 424 9026. Visitors welcome
27: NZ String Quartet, Warkworth Town Hall, 4pm
27: Algies Bay Ratepayers & Residents Assn, Snells Beach Community Centre, 10am
27: Matakana Hall market, arts crafts, collectibles etc; open from 8am-1pm
27 & 28: Beauty & The Beast, Otamatea Repertory Theatre, Maungaturoto, 2pm and 6pm. Adults $28, students $15. Tickets from www.ort.org.nz or Tony's Lotto Shop
28: Warkworth Dog Training Club free fun day, Warkworth Showgrounds field (opposite Z station), 11am-1pm. Demonstrations, games and have a go.
Info: wakworthdogtraining.club
28: Puhoi Village Market. Live music, coffee, food, produce and stalls. Child and dog friendly. Cash only. Puhoi Sport Ground, Puhoi Road 9am-1pm
MAY
1: Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth community issues. RSA basement meeting room, 7pm. Info Steve Haycock 0274 963 711
2: One Warkworth Women's Networking Event, The Bridgehouse
3: Disney Beauty & The Beast, Otamatea Repertory Theatres, Maungaturoto, 7.30pm. Adults $28, students $15. Tickets from www.ort.org.nz or Tony's Lotto Shop
4: Second Innings Band, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43a Vipond Road, Stanmore Bay, 7pm. $5pp cover charge. Info: ph 424 9026. 7pm, Visitors Welcome.
4: Disney Beauty & The Beast, Otamatea Repertory Theatres, Maungaturoto, 2pm and 6pm. Adults $28, students $15. Tickets from www.ort.org.nz or Tony's Lotto Shop
4: Matakana Volunteer Fire Brigade Open Day, Omaha Flats Road, 10am-2pm. Wendy House smoke and kitchen fire trailer demonstrations, displays
5: Disney Beauty & The Beast, Otamatea Repertory Theatres, Maungaturoto, 2pm. Adults $28, students $15. Tickets from www.ort.org.nz or Tony's Lotto Shop
5: Jazz Connection and Mahurangi Ramblers, Warkworth Town Hall, 2pm
5: Delaney Davidson and Barry Saunders, Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 5.30pm
6: Bingo, Old Masonic Hall, Warkworth, 7pm
6: Snells Beach Ratepayers & Residents Assn, AGM, Mahurangi East Community Centre, Snells Beach, 7.30pm. Guest speaker Trish Allen, of Mahurangi Wastebusters
7: Budget Service, free clinic,Warkworth Town Hall, 10am-noon
8: Forest & Bird talk – ‘Little Blue Penguins of the Hauraki Gulf' preceded by a short AGM, Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa, 7.30pm. All welcome. Koha at the door.
11: Stillwater Boat Club Bounty of the Sea Fishing Competition and Fish Auction, Stillwater Boat Club, Duck Creek Rd, Stillwate, starts 2pm. Family fun and auction of the catch. Pre-registration required. Info: admin@swbc.co.nz or phone Corinne, 021 074 964 or Kelly, 021 627 760.
11: Morning of Music, Wellsford Library, 10.45am-12.30pm. Celebrate NZ Music Month with a free concert and cuppa. Info: Facebook Wellsford Library
11: Matakana Hall market, arts crafts, collectibles etc; open from 8am-1pm
15: Warkworth Lions Club quiz night, Bowls Warkworth (teams of 6, $10pp), 7pm start
16: Friends of Awa Matakanakana official launch, Matakana Hall, 6.30pm. Keynote speaker Cr Penny Hulse, all welcome.
16: Warkworth Area Forest & Bird talk series ‘Curious Creatures' with Grass Esposti, local beekeeping expert; Totara Park Retirement Village hall, Warkworth, 7.30pm. All welcome.
16-18: 'Allo 'Allo, Warkworth Town Hall, 7.30pm. Also at 2pm on May 18
19: City of Sails Barbershop Chorus concert, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Rd, Orewa, 2.30pm. Celebrating the group's 40th year. Guest singer Lisa Lorrel. Tickets phone 021 078 8091 or cityofsailschorus.com
19: Allo 'Allo, Warkworth Town Hall, 2pm.
22-24: Allo 'Allo, Warkworth Town Hall, 7.30pm.
JUNE
5: Warkworth Area Liaison Group for all interested in Warkworth community issues. RSA basement meeting room, 7pm. Info Steve Haycock 0274 963 711
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/