Well here we are: Easter Sunday, 2017.

The supermarkets are closed, the churches are filling up, and sugar is being ingested in unholy amounts by children for whom confectionery is actually quite common in their daily lives, thus rendering the Easter ritual of giving chocolate rather banal.

If you'd like to learn more about Easter, it's quite possible you'll find a book on the subject down at the 30th annual Tauranga Rotary Club Easter Book Sale, being held at the Seeka Coolstore on Totara Street Mount Maunganui.

I, for one, am exceedingly jealous of those who will have the opportunity to rifle through the second-hand books on display. It's a great way to find books that are out of print, as well as lovely old copies of the classics.

The sale continues until tomorrow, from 9am-4.30pm. EFTPOS is available, no credit cards or cheques.

If books aren't your thing – and there is a depressing thought – there's always sport. The Mel Young Easter Basketball Classic is currently being played in Tauranga, with more than 1000 young basketballers taking part.

Games are being played at ASB Arena, Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga Boys' College and Tauranga Intermediate, with 14 courts running concurrently.

The tournament runs from Friday, April 14 to Monday, April 17. Spectators are welcome, and admission is free. Find out more at: taurangacitybasketball.co.nz

Discover what else is on below:

WHAT'S ON – Sunday, April 16:

A Course in Miracles

Spirited discussion on the application of Miracle principles in the Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave. 12.30pm Coffee & chat. 1pm: Discussion - Loving solutions for unloving situations. Non-denominational Teaching. Free.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Easter worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. 'God's purpose for the Christian.” Pastor Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz

Bethlehem Lions Market

Held 1st & 3rd Sun (no market today due to Easter - held instead on Monday 17th April) of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz

Bible Seminars

Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: 'Easter - what it means to be a Christian.” Interactive, Q&A. Vic 543 0504

Croquet

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

Easter Sunday Activities

At Classic Flyers Museum & Avgas Cafe. Easter egg giveaway competition, fire engine rides, nerf gun shooting gallery, torpedo park playground. Kids get free entry to museum when accompanied by an adult. No surcharges all Easter. Open 7am - 4pm.

Katikati Bird Gardens Easter Egg Hunt

263 Walker Rd East, Aongatete 12-4pm. facebook.com/katikati.bird.gardens

Maketu Market

Every 3rd & 5th Sunday at Maketu Village Green 8am - 12pm. Stall holders set up from 6am, ph Pat 533 5687

Old Time Music Makers Club

Every third Sunday at Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & ladies a plate please.

Otamarakau School Fishing Comp

$30 entry. 8am start. $4000 prize for the heaviest snapper & loads more awesome prizes. Tickets on sale now from Hunting & Fishing Tauranga, Te Puke Sportsworld, Gull Paengaroa and BP Pongakawa or 6am on the day at Otamarakau School headquarters.

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

Sunday Funday

Games & activities for the whole family. Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre 12-3pm.

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

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

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Mini expo – healers & readers. Next fellowship 30 April. Senior Citizen's Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Free healing & cuppa. Raffle $2. Members $3, non-members $5. 022 0670 467

Te Puke Country Music Club

St Pat's Hall, Te Puke 1pm. Members a plate. 573 9360

The Psychic Cafe

Bay's top psychics, healers & spiritualists. One time only fee of $10, everything else free. Greerton Community Hall, doors open 6.45pm for 7pm start. 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz