Good morning Sunners and welcome to the start of the weekend, or as Elton John would say: 'Saturday, Saturday, Saturday!”

There's plenty of action taking place today, like meeting a legendary All Black at Pyes Pa School's 75th Annual Calf Club and Gala Day, or going on a road trip with Fido and Lassie to the TECT All Terrain Park for the Western bay of Plenty District Council's Wander Dogs outing.

If you're going to head out today take a coat and a brolly as the MetService is predicting showers and the chance of heavy rains and hail, which, if they do eventuate, should clear by the evening.

A plethora of free and fun entertainment will be yours for the taking at the Pyes Pa Calf Club and Gala Day which takes place at the from 10am.

Just some of the fun includes paintballing, helicopter rides, mower racing, a bouncy castle, raffles and prizes, plus some lip smackingly delicious foods and many other attractions including special guest, All Black legend and the man with hands like shovels, Sir Colin ‘Pinetree' Meads'.

For more information about Pyes Pa School's 75th Annual Calf Club and Gala Day visit: www.facebook.com/pyespaschool/

While the Western Bay of Plenty District Council is inviting dog owners and their pooches down to TECT All Terrain Park for its Wander Dogs outing, which starts at 10am.

WBOPDC Compliance and Regulatory manager Alison Curtis says this is an excellent opportunity to get local dog loving people and their four legged pals together to socialise and exercise in the beautiful adventure park.

There's two walks to choose from – a 20 minute and 30 minute route, or for the keen walkers you can do both. After the walk, everyone will gather at the ‘off the leash' dog exercise area where Fido and Lassie and friends can have a run around while the humans enjoy a cup of coffee and a sausage.

'We are handing out doggy bags with free goodies including a fashionable poop bag, dog food, a lollypop for the kids as well as information on our new Wander Dogs Club and summer walk series,” says Alison.

For more information visit: www.westernbay.govt.nz

So if you decided to leave the comfy confines of your home and are heading out for a drive today – be it to the dairy, down the road to your Aunty Flo's whare, or even Waikikamukau – please, please be careful on the road.

WHAT'S ON – SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15:

Annual Book Sale

Books wanted for Tauranga Harbour Lions November book sale. Drop off points are Living Quarters, Bethlehem Town Centre; Payless Plastics, 414 Cameron Rd; Liquor King, 140 Otumoetai Rd, Brookfield. No magazines or encyclopaedia's please. 576 7105

Bay Network Singles Club

Weekly social activities for those 55-70+. Dining, barbecues, games, concerts, outings. Mary Anne 027 207 1690

Beginners Reflexology Course

Nov 5 at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St, Te Puke 1-3pm. Learn how to improve your health at home. Reflexology is a mirror of your body. Want to know more? Come along. Fee $15. Elaine 573 5361

BOP Caravan Club

Rallies are held throughout the year for motorhomes & caravans. If interested in joining like minded people, Neal 576 9031

BOP Suzuki Music Concert

Featuring cello, violin & piano students performing at Wesley Church, 13th Ave 2pm. Adults $5, children $2. Robyn 543 4633

Car Boot Sale

Papamoa Community Church, 30 Evans Rd 8-11am. $5 a site. Car wash, food & real coffee. Arthur 021 163 7691

Car Boot Sale

Greerton Village School, Greerton Road 7.30am-12pm. Cost $5 for a single site & larger sites by arrangement. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146

Come Dancing

Te Puke Scottish Soc monthly dance 7.30pm. Theme: Tartan. Live band, great supper & company. Entry $7. Valerie 573 7093

Kempton Park Retirement Village

Spring Fair at 40 Te Paeroa Rd, Bethlehem 10am - 2pm. Devonshire teas, sausage sizzle, stalls, raffles. Parking in Carmichael Rd.

Messianic Meetings

Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mount 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. All ages welcome. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Sat 7.30- 8.30pm & every Sunday 7-8pm at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Every Fri at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mount 7.30-8.30pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Papamoa Community Park

Join in the fun - growing soil, food & community. Fun for all ages, dawn till dusk. Gardening bees 2nd & 4th Sat 9am - 3pm. Between 51 & 53 Hartford Ave, Papamoa. Chris 021 0241 5454 or therockpapamoa@gmail.com

Papamoa Cruisers

Slow bike riders, mobility scooters. Cruise Papamoa East. Load scooters & bikes at Evans Road Church, 30 Evans Rd 8-11.30am. Or meet at Fraser Cove Burger King 2pm. Iain 572 2987 or txt 0275 722 987

Petanque @ Blake Park

Every Saturday - coaching & competitive play 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Linda 544 2818

Sew Retro

Annual one-day sale of retro & vintage. Fabric, doilies, tablecloths, clothing, scarves, ties, aprons & assorted pieces of nostalgia. Eftpos available & cash accepted. Village Hall, Historic Village 9am – 3pm. Organised by Turning Point Trust.

Sunshine Dance Group

Final tea dance for 2016. An evening of sequence dancing Oct 29 at Baptist Church Hall, 13th Ave 5-9pm. Theme: Spring Colours. Admission $5pp. BYO food, plates, knife, fork, spoon. Drinks non alcoholic. Tea/coffee supplied. Good music & programme.

Taoist Tai Chi

6 week introductory course starts today at 15 Koromiko St, Judea 8.30-10am. Give it a try, start to experience the benefits. John 576 9836

Tauranga Civic Choir

Presents Mendelssohn's 'Elijah” at Holy Trinity Church, 215 Devonport Rd, Tauranga 7.30pm. Tickets $30 from Eventfinda, Creative Tauranga & door sales available. www.taurangacivicchoir.org.nz

Tauranga Indoor Radio Control Car Club

Race day at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd. Track set up from 8.30am. Practice starts 10.30am approx. Come & have a look & maybe try a car out in the Newcomers class.

Tauranga Spring Home Show

Oct 15-16 at ASB Baypark, Tauranga. Saturday 10am – 5pm. Sunday 10am – 4pm. Entry $10 adults, children 13 & under free.

Tauriko School Ag Day & Gala

Ag Day starts 8.30am & annual school gala follows from 11am. Bumper balls, mini jeeps, bouncy castles, pony rides, loads of games & more. Quick fire raffles, silent auctions & more. Email: pta@tauriko.school.nz or 027 233 2676

Te Puke Forest & Bird

October walk - Kohe Point 2 hour walk, Ohope. Cathy 573 9566

The Artery Acrylic Painting Classes

Two days Nov 19 & 20 10am - 3pm. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

The Artery Silversmithing Classes

Two days Nov 26 & 27 9am - 12pm. Go to: Book Classes page at www.theincubator.co.nz

The Sociables

30's/40's age group of males & females that meet up once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. 022 0120 376

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940's - 90's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710