No images? Click here Kia ora koutou,Welcome to our listing of events and activities happening in the local community this week! Events This WeekThe countdown to Christmas has begun! Check out Whakatāne.com/Christmas for all the upto date Christmas events or head to Whakatane isite for a physical brochure. Make sure you are following Whakatāne isite on Facebook as they give you 12 Days of Christmas Gift ideas! Now until Friday 15th December - Cram the Van Collecting Christmas gifts, like toys for the kids, non-perishable food items, and pet food as well. And then they'll pass it on to local charities like OSCA, SPCA, The Salvation Army, Foodbank and Women’s Refuge. It’s a great way to give back to the community and to some amazing charities. Friday 1st - Sunday 24th December - The Eastern Bay Christmas Light Glow Trail Visit the Christmas lights around Whakatāne and the Eastern Bay of Plenty. It's not too late to enter your address in the trail!! Saturday 2nd December 2pm - Summer Brass & Jazz Summer Brass & Jazz is a joint concert between EBOP Brass & EBOPERS Jazz Band. Thursday 7th December - Saturday 27th January - Thou Shalt Not... - A Tame Iti Retrospective A close intertwining of art and activism, Thou Shalt Not provides an exploration into the life and works of Tame Iti. One of New Zealand's most distinguished activists and artists, Tame Iti's iconic performative acts of protest offer sophisticated critiques of colonialism. This multimedia retrospective draws a singular reference to the Ten Commandments, serving as a metaphorical framework and echoing the multiple directives that colonial powers have historically forced upon indigenous peoples. Ōhope Craft Market Held at Ōhope Hall on 1st Saturday of every month, 8:30am-12:30pm. Whakatāne Sunday Market Held at Mitchell Park every Sunday, 8am-1pm. River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day First Sunday of every month 10am-3pm at River Edge Park Music Events This WeekBlood Sugar + More Friday 1st December 5.30pm - Mata Brewery Open Mic Sunday 3rd December 3pm - Mata Brewery Jingo Music Bingo Wednesday 6th December 6pm - Mata Brewery Ongoing EventsEvery Sunday for three weeks - We Love Golf - Introduction to Golf 19th, 26th November & 3rd December 2023, 10am. No charge. Join in for 3 weeks of golf at Ōhope Beach Golf Links where you can learn the basics of the great game of golf with friendly locals. Equipment provided and no prior golf experience is needed. Brought to you by Ōhope Beach Golf Links. Every Monday 4pm - Robinson Law Twilight The Twilight season runs every Monday night, from the 13th of November till 18th December resuming again on 8th January, and ending on 4th March 2023 so mark this on your calendars! Whether you are a member or a visitor, you are welcome! You can make up your own team of 4 or just turn up and we will put you in a team. Future Events - Get Your Tickets NowSunday 10th December - The Edgecumbe Choir presents G.F. Handel's Messiah Tickets available from "The Good Life" and at the door (Cash Only) We want to support all our community's events!Upload your events to our website here. Add them to our digital notice boards here. Or contact Kristen at kristen.davies@whakatane.govt.nz for more information and to have your events or activities included in our weekly What's On newsletter. Recurring eventsMarketsŌhope Craft Market - Held at Ōhope Hall on 1st Saturday of every month, 8:30am-12:30pm. Whakatāne Sunday Market - Held at Mitchell Park every Sunday, 8am-1pm. Peace Park Market - Held next to the Whakatāne Museum on Boon Street, last Thursday of every month. Sports & FitnessWhakatāne 5km Park Run - Every Saturday 8am at the Whakatāne Gardens RecreationHā Kākano Preschool Storytime Every Tuesday 10:30-11am at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi Te Pātaka Kōrero Heritage Gallery Guided Tours Every Second Wednesday of the Month 12.30pm & 3.30pm at Te Kōputu a te Whanga a Toi River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day First Sunday of every month 10am-3pm at River Edge Park OtherApanui Saltmarsh Clean-up Second Saturday of every month 8-9.30am. Meet at the Carpark on the corner of McAlister & Beach Street FUNDamentals Every Wednesday 6-7.30pm at The Comm Games Nights Believe It or Not Quiz NightMonday - 6:30pm, The Whakatāne Hotel/ The Craic. Wednesday - 7pm, Ōhope Charter Club. Thursday - 6pm, Mata Brewery. Gee Quiz with LJEvery second Wednesday - 6.30pm, The Comm |