No images? Click here Kia ora koutou,Welcome to our listing of events and activities happening in the local community this week! Events This WeekSunday 13th August 1-4pm - Whakatāne Country Music Club Happens Monthly at The Caladonian Hall August colour theme: Cheery Pink Afternoon Tea provided. Come along and sing a song or just sit and enjoy the music. Guests $5 Members $3 Tuesday 15th August 5.30-8pm - Whakatāne Kiwi Trust Kids Discovery 'Take Action for Nature' Night Walk Venture into the bush at dusk and discover a new world of sights and sounds! Learn how you can take action for nature to preserve our beautiful bush nightlife! This event is part of Conservation Week 2023. Age guide: 5 to 8 years. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Tuesday 15th August 6-7.30pm - 'Te Kooti's Last Foray' Author Talk with Ron Crosby Whakatāne Libraries & Galleries and Oratia Books invite you to an illustrated talk by Ron Crosby to celebrate the launch of his new book Te Kooti’s Last Foray. Thursday 17th August 5-6.30pm - Whakatāne Seed Swap This informal swap is a celebration of the gardening new year and the abundance of our region. Whether you're a gardener with seeds to swap, need seeds for your up-and-coming gardening projects, or want to learn about seed saving, this event is for you. Music Events This WeekJinan Dodd Friday 11th August 5.30pm - Mata Brewery Miss Shelley Friday 11th August 7.30pm - Whakatāne RSA (Members only, $45 annually) Joe Hokai Saturday 12th August 6.30pm - The Comm Sound of Voices Open Mic Wednesday 16th August 6pm - Mata Brewery Future Events - Get Your Tickets Now!Eve Kelly Live Saturday 16th September 7.30pm Eve Kelly is super excited to finally be bringing her original music to her hometown and is blessed to be backed by some of NZ's best musicians! The Edgecumbe Choir presents J. S. Bach - Magnificat in D, BWV 243 & F. J. Haydn - Mass in G Major (The St. Nicholas Mass) Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th September 2pm 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 River Edge Park Miniature Railway Running Day First Sunday of every month 10am-3pm at River Edge Park Games Nights Believe It or Not Quiz NightMonday - 6:30pm, The Whakatāne Hotel/ The Craic. Wednesday - 7pm, Ōhope Charter Club. Thursday - 6pm, Mata Brewery. Poker Night – Texas Hold’em TournamentThursday - 7pm, Boiler Room, 79 The Strand. |