Morning Sunners, today the fat man in the red suit makes a pre-Christmas daylight appearance with a lead role at the Papamoa Santa Parade in Dickson Road from noon.

The parade winds up at the Papamoa Plaza about an hour later, but the fun continues. Wave at the amazing floats, be wowed by the drumers, dancers, entertainers. Get a high five from Frosty the Snow man and his pal the Grinch before lining up to see Santa. Free facepainting, pony rides and bouncy castles – and the awesome Litte Big Markets.

And later the StarJam End of Year Concert is on today at Tauranga Boys' College, starting at 2.30pm in the Graham Young Theatre.

One in five New Zealanders is living with a disability, meaning about 150,000 young people with disabilities are facing considerable barriers in their lives.

Through music and performance workshops, StarJam reaches many of these young Kiwis & provides opportunities for them to explore their talents, gain new skills and build confidence to try new things. Over the years, StarJam's impact on Jammers (our young people) and their families has been phenomenal – inspiring self-belief and a sense of belonging, often for the very first time, resulting in a new zest for life and hope for the future.

Sunday 27 November

Advent Lessons & Carol Service

St Peter's Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 7-8.30pm. Listen to beautiful choral works performed by Scholars Pro Musica & hear & sing your favourite seasonal hymns. Free.

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

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

Athenree Homestead Fair

And Teddy Bear's Picnic at Athenree Homestead, 360 Athenree Rd 10am – 2pm. All the fun of the fair with 50 stalls & teddy bears picnic inside the house. Entry $3. www.athenreehomestead.org

Bee Interest Group

Monthly meeting at 156 Lockington Rd, Aongatete 2pm. Bring something to share for afternoon tea, your bee suit & a gold coin donation for the group. Gordon 027 544 2882

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. Guests welcome.

Katikati Tramping Club

Ananui Falls, moderate. Peter 07 863 8781

Mount RSA Country Music Club

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

Papamoa Lions Club Market

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

Papamoa Santa Parade

From 12-3pm. Join us for a Christmas celebration with the whole community. Free face painting, pony rides & bouncy castles & the Little Big Markets. This year's Pak n Save Papamoa Santa Parade can't be missed.

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

Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 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. Fire-arms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz

Romancing the Tuba

BOP Symphonia's romantic orchestral concert with tuba soloist Tak Chun Lai. Tchaikovsky, Vaughan Williams & Dvorak. Baycourt 3pm.

Star Jam End of Year Concert

A non-profit organisations with the purpose to create empowering performance opportunities in singing, dancing & drumming for young people with disabilities to learn & develop skills, gain confidence, & build friendships. Held at Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys' College 2.30pm. Tickets from http://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2016/starjam-tauranga-end-of-year-concert/tauranga

Tauranga Theosophical Society

Join us for some interesting words form our friends, AGM & Christmas breakup. Tauranga Yoga Centre 2pm. Entry by donation, all welcome. 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

The Lion King Show

Students of the Kaleidoscope Dance Studio are showcasing their talents to the Lion King songs. Have a hakunamatata of a time with the audience. At Katikati Memorial Hall 3.30pm. Adults $10, children under 12 years $5, children under 5yrs free. Tickets available on the day.

Welcome Bay Family Fun Day

Dec 4 at Tye Park, Forrester Drive, Welcome Bay 10am – 2pm. A family focused day with music, dance, food, market stalls, water slide, kapahaka, pony rides & more. To book a market stall email: events@welcomebay.org.nz