What's On - November 10

The Rodney Times' What's On section, published on November 10.

- Until November 23: Celebration Art Exhibition at the Helensville Art Centre, Karaka St. Highlights the artistic gifts of those who live and work within the Mt Tabor community and those at Peacemakers in Parakai three days a week. Seeing the need for such a programme, though receiving no funding as yet for it, Mt Tabor offers music and games, art and craft and hosts its deaf community as well as those it is aware of who have fallen through the net of services.

- Until November 29: Otamatea Quilters 25th Annual Quilt Show at The Kauri Museum, Matakohe. An exhibition showcasing the craft of patchwork and quilting. At Matakohe, just off SH12 on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway. Open 9am-5pm. Phone (09) 431-7417,email admin@kaurimuseum.com or visit www.kaurimuseum.com.

- November 11: Christmas market shopping night at Dairy Flat School hall, 6.30pm-9.30pm, $5 entry includes a glass of bubbles. Painters, sculptor, children’s toys, books, chocolate, clothes, make-up. Lots of stalls and loads of goodies. Cash only.

- November 14: Kids Market – toys, books, clothes, nursery items and more. Warkworth Town Hall, 9am-1pm. Contact Leanne on (09) 423-9493.

- November 14: The Veils with special guests An Emerald City at Leigh Sawmill Cafe.

 - November 14 and 15: Gulf Harbour Fishing competition. Fishing starts 1am and continues until final weigh-in on Sunday at 3pm. Saturday’s weigh-in at the tournament base, 4pm-6pm. Sunday’s weigh-in 3pm-5pm. Prizegiving both fishing days as soon as results have been processed around 6.30pm. Any fish presented after close of weigh-in times not accepted. Tickets $75 per entrant, available at your favourite fishing outlet or direct from Gulf Harbour Yacht Club, phone (09) 424-2118.

- November 14 to 28: Olde Tyme Music Hall. Songs to remember, mayhem and mirth in true Victorian tradition at Centrestage Theatre, Orewa. Book at www.iticket.co.nz or phone 426-7282.

- November 15: Pull My Finger play in the Kaukapakapa Hotel Garden Bar from 1pm.

- November 15: Red Beach School gala, 10am-2pm. Quick-fire grocery raffles, sausage sizzle, hot chips, entertainment, fun rides, shopping bargains, home baking and fun for whole family.

- November 15 and every Sunday: Hobbs Wharf Markets, The Anchorage, Gulf Harbour, every Sunday rain or shine, 9am-1pm.  Fresh breads, smoked fish, cheese, baking, fruit and veggies, art and crafts, artisan foods, bouncy castle. Coffee, food and music. Phone Barry 021-335-940.

- November 20-21: Anika Moa tour with Julia Deans, Bethells Beach Cottages November 20, Leigh Sawmill Cafe November 21. Information, visit www.eventfinder.co.nz.

- November 20-22: Floral Art Auckland show at the Helensville War Memorial Hall, Commercial Rd, 10am-4pm. Theme Global  Kaleidoscope. Floral art by the Auckland area for the Floral Art Society of New Zealand, featuring the Auckland Area Designer of the Year Awards. Exhibits by novice, intermediate and advanced floral designers. Members of various clubs will help with any queries and questions. Morning teas and lunches served. Tickets, contact Diana Sheehan on (09) 265-7313 or $5 at the door.

 - November 20 and 22: Art Kaipara supports the Auckland Floral Art Convention with a flower and plant exhibition. The Genesis Information Centre at 58 Commercial Rd has loaned the building to support a local event and the artists will be on hand to talk.

- November 21: Orewa New World Santa parade starts Alice Ave, 12.30pm, rain or shine. Key viewing points Florence Ave, Moana Ave, Bakehouse Lane and Tamariki Ave. If you want to enter a float or wear group costumes phone (09) 426-2638 or visit www.orewabeach.co.nz.

- November 21: The Annual Puhoi Centennial Hall Christmas dance, get your groovy gear on for the Sticky Fingers Band – party theme Woodstock, 8pm. BYO plus a plate. Gold coins for raffles.  All proceeds for Puhoi Community Hall. Tickets $20 from Cody on (09) 422-0891.

- November 22: White Ribbon Day – ending family violence awareness campaign supported by Rodney District Council and Hestia Women’s Refuge.  A fun run at Orewa Beach starts 3pm, open to the public. The fun run will feature music, a sausage sizzle, information about family violence, and Rodney deputy mayor John Kirikiri as MC. Competitors encouraged to wear fancy dress. Spot prizes, including a three-month membership at The Leisure Centre, Whangaparaoa.

- November 22: The Dacre Cottage and Yakity Yak Kayak Club annual Christmas Brunch. A Christmas feast in the beautiful grounds of Dacre Cottage. 11am to mid-afternoon. Walk the Okura bush track from Haig’s Access Rd or from Stillwater, or kayak/boat to Karepiro Beach between the Okura and Weiti rivers. High tide at noon, three metres. Cost: Kids $5 and adults $10. Information, Peter Townend, phone (09) 476-7066 or email pete@canoeand kayak.co.nz.

- November 25: Kaukapakapa School inaugural golf fundraising tournament at the Helensville golf course.  Entries for teams of four players, and also individuals who can be matched up with others to make a team. For more details on playing packages, sponsorship and prize donations, contact Sandy Marshall on (09) 420-4534.

- November 27: Kaukapakapa School Christmas shopping night at the Kaukapakapa Hall, 7pm-9pm.  A great chance to purchase gifts from local craft and food stalls. Entry $5, includes a complimentary glass of wine.

- November 28: Wellsford Santa parade, starts 11.30am from Station Rd.

- November 28: Kaukapakapa Hotel car show, bands all day and evening, including Fraudsters and Pull My Finger. Free entry.

- November 28-29: Pro Voce choir concerts, St Chad’s in Huapai on November 28 and the Puhoi Community Hall on November 29, both from 7.30pm. Entry $10 adults, $5 children. A light supper will be served. Information, phone Bryan Whitlock on (09) 524-4665.

- November 29: Stanmore Bay School gala, rain or shine,10am-2pm, Waiora Rd – off Brightside Rd, Stanmore Bay. Phone 424-5540.

- November 29: Puhoi Farmers’ Market, 8.30am-12.30pm, at the Puhoi Domain. Fresh local produce, pork pies and pate, eggs, bread, cheese, honey, pickles and sauces, pork products, continental sausages, icecream, licorice, deli foods, Puhoi coffee and much more. Music from 9.30am. Extra stalls for pre-Christmas shopping. Inquiries, Phillippa phone (09) 422-0009.

- December 4 and 5: Kowhai Singers Christmas concert Make a Joyful Noise at Puhoi Centennial Hall, Puhoi, 7.30pm on December 5 and Mahurangi East Community Centre, Snells Beach, at 7.30pm on December 6. Tickets $15 from i Site Warkworth, choir members, at the door or contact Maggie on (09) 425-6365.

- December 5: Helensville Christmas parade, starts noon on West St.

- December 5: Warkworth Christmas parade, starts 1pm from Alnwick St.

- December 5: Garage sale for the Citizens Advice Bureau at the Orewa Community Hall, 9am. Goods can be delivered to the hall on December 4, or anyone with anything to sell can phone the CAB office on 426-533. Tickets for Christmas hampers also on sale.

- December 5-6: The Hibiscus Coast Singers Christmas Concert at the Red Beach Methodist Church, Red Beach Rd, at 7.30pm, and Sunday, December 6 at 2.30 pm.  Celebrates anniversaries of composers Handel, Mendelssohn and Haydn.  Dr John Wells will accompany on the organ and the guest artist will be his daughter, a young emerging cellist.  Messiah choruses, audience sing-alongs with favourite carols, and Vaughan Williams  Fantasia on Christmas Carols complete the programme.  Tickets available at the door.

 - December 6: Ellie and Friends Car Show at the Salty Dog Inn in Snells Beach are running a children’s colouring competition and providing the venue. Registration from noon, show starts 1pm. Events include The Cleanest Car Award, The People’s Choice and children’s colouring-in competition. Judging at 3pm, and prizegiving at 3.30pm.

- December 7-24: Hospice West Auckland is looking for volunteers to help with its annual Christmas Remembrance Trees (STARS) event at Westgate for three hour shifts. Volunteers are also needed for the Kumeu Christmas parade on December 11 from 6pm-9pm, the Coatesville market on December 6 from 9am-2pm and December 13 from 3pm-8pm. Contact Sam, email samd@wah.org.nz or call her on 834-9750 ext 729.

- December 11: Kumeu Christmas parade, starts 7pm on Station Rd. Follows SH16 through Huapai and Kumeu. Wheelbarrow races 6.45pm.

- December 20: Orewa New World Carols By The Beach, 6pm. Orewa beachfront concert with fireworks display.

- December 29 to January 3: The Great Summer Art Exhibition organised by the Mahurangi East Tennis Club at the Snells Beach Community Centre in Hamatama Rd, Snells Beach, with the preview night on Monday  December 28, 7pm, with wine and nibbles. Entry $10. Prizes for all categories (Professional, Intermediate and Novice) and the Judge’s Encouragement Award will be presented after the opening ceremony. Exhibition opening by Bryn Gradwell on behalf of the professional category sponsor, The Salty Dog Inn. Exhibited paintings are then available for sale up to noon on Sunday January 3. About 2500 and 3500 visitors expected. The Great Summer Art Exhibition Cafe will be open with home baked items. Exhibition profits go towards the completion of three new tennis courts.