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It's two weeks until Christmas Eve – the period of Christmas office parties, present-buying trips, supermarket slogs among the teeming crowds, and just general busyness. But that doesn't mean you can't take some time out over the weekend to enjoy the events this great city has to offer.

Weather-wise, MetService is hedging their bets with a little sun and raincloud icon. Some showers may develop, but the high is 23 degrees, so dress for sweat.

The big event this evening is Carols on the Waterfront, a joint venture between Downtown Tauranga, Sun Media and several inner-city churches focusing on sharing the Christmas story, the birth of Christ and the Nativity, partnered with some traditional Christmas carols.

The family-friendly evening will begin at 5.10pm with a procession from No. 1 The Strand to the Edgewater Fan, which will involve children playing the biblical characters of Mary and Joseph, accompanied by a donkey. Everyone is invited to join the procession, and children are encouraged to dress up as shepherds or angels.

For those who aren't big on carols, or prefer a less Christy Christmas, there's still plenty of secular activities to keep you occupied. Check them out below:

WHAT'S ON – Sunday, December 10:

Art on the Strand

Art for Sale - weather permitting 9am-4pm Tauranga Society of Artists Inc.

Bay Networking Singles Club

Social activities 55 +. Dining, BBQ's, outings etc. Facebook us on Bay networking Singles Social Group or phone Mary-Anne 0272071690 0r Jonathan 07 5722091

Carol Service

Join us singing carols, listening to carols & hearing some readings about Christmas. Supper will be served afterwards. 6pm @ St. Georges Anglican Church

Computer Help for Individuals

Need help to use your computer, iPad, tablet, eReader, phone or other device. Contact the Library to book a lesson with one of our tutors. Phone 577 7177

Corkers Toastmasters

Building communication & leadership 3rd Sunday of Month. Upstairs Zone Cafe, Owens Place, Mount Maunganui. 2-3:30pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939

Croquet

At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Historic Village Market

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday monthly 8-12noon. Wet or fine. Inquiries: hvm@lionsclubs.org.nz A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Project.

Introduction to Buddhism classes

Join us for a ten week course based on the DVD "Discovering Buddhism". Facility donation/Koha of $5 gratefully received. Email buddhismbop@gmail.com for details

Maketu Market

3rd & 5th Sundays 7am-12pm at Maketu Village Green. Ph Pat 533 2687 or Fennis 0274 282 862

NZDA BOP Range Day

NZDA BOP branch run public open days last Sunday each month at their 300m range in TECT All Terrain Park. 9am-3pm $20 bring firearms licence.

Papamoa Outdoor Bowls

All welcome to our Roll Up's. Sun & Wed. Register at 12:30, commences 1pm. Come & experience OUTDOOR BOWLS Geoge Spratt Reserve. Ph 574 0177 anytime.

Quakers in Tauranga

Meet in hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/Cameron Rd at 10am. All welcome for hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & friendly chat. Ph 543 3101 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays 1:30pm & Thursdays 5:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Sequence Dance

New Years Eve, Sunday December 31. Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd, 8pm till midnight. Entrance $8pp. Supper provided. Excellent programme and music. Prizes, raffles. Goodbye 2017, welcome 2018.

Tauranga Rotary Easter Booksale

Please donate books, records, Cds, Dvds, Jigsaws & Sheet music for next Rotary Charity Book sale. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

The Entertainers Club

Country Rock Christmas with Kevin Greaves & James Ray, 5pm at Tauranga Citz Club. Door sales from 4:30pm (unless sold out prior). All welcome. Full bar & restaurant meals available.

Traditional German Christmas Carols

At St. Peter's Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui, at 2:30pm then afternoon tea (please bring a plate). Deutsche Weihnachtslieder with Friederike Andre