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HELP FUND A MEMORIAL SEAT FOR JOHN PORTER

The Kapiti Marines Trust is coordinating a campaign to raise $3,000 to buy a memorial seat for the late John Porter who died in Paraparaumu recently.

John has made a significant contribution to the Paekakariki community over the past 70 years. Most notably, he spearheaded the campaign to save Whareroa Farm and keep the land in public ownership and also campaigned against moves to establish motor-racing in Queen Elizabeth Park.

Donations can be made here https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/memorial-seat-for-john-porter

A healthy recipe for Waffles - YUM

Recipe provided by Julie Buckley - Diabetes Clinic

Ingredients
5 eggs separate
125g melted butter
4 Tbsp coconut flour
10-15 drops stevia
3 Tbsp milk
2 tsp pure vanilla essence
1 tsp baking powder

Read Julie's full recipe here
https://diabetesclinic.co.nz/2019/05/31/waffles/

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LOCAL ARTISTS DOING VERY WELL

Local Artist Diane Connal better known for her beautiful customised jewellery pieces has recently taken her creative talent to brush and canvas.

Her Artwork ‘Ipad interuppted’ was accepted for the Adam Portrait Awards and to her surprise it was accepted. Although she didn’t win the award, Diane felt very gratified to see her painting hanging with such a great group of artists in The Portrait Gallery in Wellington.

Her portrait was of a friend, sitting in his lounge on his laptop.

AT THE MOVIES

Playing At Shoreline Cinema, Waikanae this week ...

Gloria Bell

A free-spirited divorcee spends her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. She soon finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with the joys of budding love and the complications of dating.

THE KAPITI FOOD FAIR IS CALLING FOR PERFORMERS

The Kapiti Food Fair is calling for registrations of interest by talented performers to be part of the 2019 entertainment programme on Saturday 30th November. Entertainment is important at the Fair to create a fun & vibrant atmosphere for visitors to stay longer and enjoy their day out with family and friends while consuming what is on offer from a large variety of food & beverage vendors.

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTRE MAKES SHORTLIST FOR NATIONAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AWARDS

The Kāpiti Coast District’s new Youth Development Centre built in partnership with Zeal Education Trust is a finalist in this year’s Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) EXCELLENCE awards in the Social Wellbeing category.

Kāpiti Coast District Council Deputy Mayor Janet Holborow says that the Youth Development Centre is the result of many years’ collaborative vision, planning, and hard work, and is pleased that it is being recognised.

“The Council has been a supporter of the Youth Development Centre’s creation since 2013, but its inception was absolutely a youth-led initiative that would never have been realised without the generous support of local businesses and the Kāpiti community. They all recognised that our District needed a safe place for youth to meet, learn, and grow and worked hard to make the Youth Development Centre a reality.”

Waikanae Lions - Supporting the Malaghan Institute

Waikanae Lions RNZAF Band Concert 

Waikanae Lions - Raising funds for the Malaghan Institute.

Our very popular concert is happening again this year.

Sunday 16 June at 1.30pm at Southwards Theatre. Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 for children under 14.

Tickets are available from the Information Desk at Coastlands Mall or Woodman Automotive, 10 Omahi Street, Waikanae.

Proudly supporting the Malaghan Institute

Have you visited Nga Manu lately?

Escape to Ngā Manu - Visa Wellington on a Plate

Sunday, August 25, 2019 at 1 PM – 4:30 PM ($120)

Experience the sights and sounds of Ngā Manu Nature Reserve, whilst feeding the body and soul in this four-course lunch to showcase the best of Kāpiti produce, seafood and artisan products. Start with a guided tour, and see kiwi and eel in their natural habitats, whilst hearing the call of native birds. The four-course menu will be a delectable surprise with a few extraordinary ingredients, and Helene will be the perfect host – they invite you to join their table for a unique experience. 

Otaki College Students create wonderful social enterprise - Share a Pair

Kia Ora, My name is Meleane Nelson-Latu and along with Alyssa Te-Wiata we are ambassadors of something called Share A Pair,

Share A Pair is an initiative to collect shoes in good condition clean them and sanitize them and then redistribute them out too families in need.

We are accepting any shoes. If you would like too donate shoes you can drop shoes off at Body and Soul Otaki on Waerenga road.

Please email nelsonme@otakicollege.school.nz atewiata@otakicollege.school.nz

Or message us via our Facebook page.

Can Anyone Learn to Draw?

Anyone can learn to draw. Children under ten are usually contented with their beautiful, colourful symbol drawings and paintings (as we all are!) and are probably best left to pursue those in their own way. At this stage in their development, they are more aware of the shapes and colours and how they fit together than whether their creations look real or not. They are more likely to benefit from art experiences – opportunities to explore different materials and activities that stimulate their inherent creativity.

CELLO FOR AFRICA - FUNDRAISING CONCERT

A wonderful fundraiser for a Kiwi school for kids in Africa. Created by our very own Kapiti Coaster - Denise Carnihan.

“We are SOO excited for this event on 24th November, organised by the very generous kind-hearted Professor Donald Maurice.  This family-focused music extravaganza is going to be absolutely amazing, with all proceeds going to our school, Tamariki Education Centre in Kenya.”

Grab tickets before it is too late.

Book your tickets through Ticketek

Pop Up Business School is coming back to Kapiti

Following on from the success of the inaugural Kāpiti PopUp Business School in 2018, the free ten-day business course is coming to Paraparaumu again in 2019.