Good morning everyone,

On land...

Start your engines and get ready for Omokoroa No.1 School's 10^th Ride on Mower Race Day today.

Omokoroa No.1 School's Ride on Mower Race Day is happening today.

Along with mower racing, there will be plenty of traditional gala day activities and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy at the school today.

Sit back and watch the mud fly on the track as drivers race their ride-on mowers, and be entertained with an array of gala day attractions – including a giant bouncy castle, a vertical bungy, mini jeep rides, coconut shy, tyre roll and much more.

There are even a few new attractions added to this year's event including Water Walkers where people are enclosed in large plastic bubbles and can ‘walk' over a pool of water.

The event begins from 10am to 3pm today.

On the water...

Meanwhile, for those of you who want to spend the day by the water, the Tauranga Boat Expo and On The Water Festival is happening today.

There are free jet ski rides and exciting on water demonstrations from the NZ Power Boat Club, BOP Dragon Boat Club, Tauranga Coastguard and Tauranga Yacht Club.

While off the water, children can enjoy the Wish For Fish Charity bouncy castle, while parents can relax in the Cornerstone recovery lounge.

The event begins 10am to 4pm on The Strand waterfront.

Sunday 10 November

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am start. Praise, worship & communion. Tom Griffiths teaching on 'Godly financial planning.” All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz

Bible Seminars

Sunday's at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'The 144,000 of Revelation explained.” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Boat Expo and Water Festival

On the Strand Waterfront Nov 10 10am – 4pm. Entry $5 adults & kids free. www.boatexpo.co.nz

Brookfield Community Centre

Opening day at 16 Millers Rd next door to Brookfield Primary School 11am - 2pm.

Have a Go Day

With East Coast Paddler Outrigger Club providing stand up paddling & outrigger. At Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club Waikorire, Pilot Bay 10am - 1pm. $2 donation. Registrations required.

Healing Meeting

Come for healing through Jesus Christ. Weston Carryer will be ministering at City Life Church, 174 11th Ave 6.30pm. 571 6316 or email: zoeministry@xtra.co.nz

Iliya Kristoff Concert

Solo classical guitar music from Spain, Latin & South America at St George's Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 2pm. Adults $20, senior citizen $15, students $10. Fundraising concert. Tickets from St George's Church office 9am – 12pm, Centrepoint in Greerton, Bay City Musicworks or Music Planet, Maunganui Rd. Door sales. Complimentary refreshments.

Kids Grinder

Suitable for 4-12yrs old. BOP Polytechnic Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Windermere Campus. 0800BOPPOLY ext 6707 or 3897

New Spiritual Centre

The Psychic Cafe, Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 7pm. Free refreshments, free psychics & healers. Door charge $10.

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

At Southern edge of the Plaza car park adjacent to Gravatt Rd 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs

Petanque

Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768

Prestige Singles

50+ coffee afternoon. New change of venue: Raft Expresso Bar/Eatery 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

Steiner Advent Fair & Open Day

At Tauranga Waldorf School, R364 Welcome Bay Rd Nov 17 10am – 3pm. Gold coin donation. Wholesome food, live entertainment, craft & produce stalls. Fun activities for children.

Tauranga Rainbow Social Network

For gay/lesbian/bi/transgender, intersex. Meet 2nd Sun of month at 3pm. Peta 577 0433 or 021 128 2544

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

Held 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday of month at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Gathering of spiritual minds, joining to discuss & learn from each other $3 donation. Elaine 573 5361

Theosophical Society

'Adyar” followed by a flower service at Chapel St Bridge for International President Radha Burnier. Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. All welcome, entry by donation to cover rent. June 576 6106

Unity of Tauranga

Metaphysical study & meditation group meet 2nd Sun monthly at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. 10am cuppa, 10.30am start. All welcome. 576 0165

Wai/BOP Bisexual Women's Group

For support & social activities. Women only, transwomen welcome. Meet 4th Sun of month 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Waihi Beach Garage Sale

Held by Waihi Beach Community Centre Committee at the Community Centre, Waihi Beach 8.30-11.30am.