The first day of daylight saving today is marked with two scheduled outdoor events, the Mainfreight the City to Surf fun run and walk, and the 3km wheel-friendly, pram and stroller-friendly, Walk 2 D'Feet raising funds for motor neurone disease in New Zealand.

Both are scheduled to start at 11am, The city to Surf fromSulphur Point and Walk2 D'Feet at FergusonPark. The rain and wind overnight is expected to continue through the day. Bay of Plenty rain radar shows the rain may ease back to a healthy drizzle during the events, with the deluge expected to resume this afternoon.

Pedal Papamoa is postponed until October 9

What's On Today September 25.

Walk 2 D'Feet FergusonPark 11am.

Mainfreight Tauranga City to Surf, starting Sulphur Point 11am.

Shauna Olsen, Alex Child and Claudia Te Whata ready for the big event. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other's homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James - 'Drawn near to God.” Preacher: Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz

Bee Interest Group

Monthly meeting at Barry & Alison Kneebone, 242 Woodland Rd, Katikati 2pm. Please bring something to share for afternoon tea & a gold coin donation for the group. Gordon 027 544 2882

Bible Seminars

Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: 'The Devil - an explanation from the Bible.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

Bingo

At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

BOP Linux Users

Bimonthly Hands On Day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software at Arts & Crafts Centre (back room) cnr Elizabeth St & Glasgow St 9.30am – 1pm. $2 door charge. All welcome. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

Croquet

Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633

Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga

Czech School & playgroup at Tauranga Boys' College, Devonport Rd 10am - 12pm.

'E” Brass Quintet

At Tauranga Park Auditorium, 383 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga 4pm. Presented by Tauranga Musica & Trustpower.

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience last Sunday of each month at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9.30am – 12.30pm approx.. $3 door charge, visitors welcome. 544 2067

Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club

Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933

Mount RSA Country Music Club

Meet last Sunday of month 1-4pm. Live band, afternoon tea provided. Free entry. Members & members guests welcome. Julz 572 2325

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Sunday, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-8pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Quakers in Tauranga

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Rifle Range Public Open Day

Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shooting rests, ear muffs etc. Firearms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz

Science & Christianity

Lecture series at St Enoch's Church, 134 16th Ave, Tauranga 7-8.30pm. www.stenochs.org.nz

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50's. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Theosophical Society

Theosophy - a transformative approach. Join us to hear John Vorstermans speak on the transformative journey. Tauranga Yoga Centre 2pm. Entry by donation. 577 6042

Tauranga Underwater Hockey

Juniors up to year 10 students & new players 5-6.15pm. Seniors Year 11 to Adult 6-7.45pm. Baywave Aquatic Centre every Sunday except holidays. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573