It's time to enjoy the last of the long weekend and Tauranga City has some exciting events for those wanting to get out and relish the drier conditions of 2014's Easter break.

Families wanting a fun morning out are encouraged to head to Yatton Park where Kidz Need Dadz is hosting an Easter Monday egg hunt.

Leila and Cohyn Ewart will be among the many children enjoying the Kidz Need Dadz.

In a twist on the traditional easter egg treasure hunt, the organisation says each family will be given a set of clues to find hidden items they can then exchange for chocolate eggs.

'Yatton Park is a dog park – and we don't want the dogs eating chocolate, or the children returning with the wrong item,” says organiser Lianne Mather.

The event is a fundraiser for Kidz Need Dadz men's refuge, where fathers and children can seek affordable shelter or emergency accommodation. The organisation, with close to 100 members, also offers support groups and life coaching for dads.

All families are welcome at the event which starts at 11am, with a sausage sizzle and raffle to follow.

Rotary Book Sale – Last Day

Bargain hunters will be heading to the last day of the annual Tauranga Rotary Club Book Sale today.

The 27^th annual event at Mount Action Centre has been a flurry of activity over the long weekend with crowds trawling the shelves for the best in second hand books, puzzles, DVDs and more.

By 9am on Saturday there was a 150metre queue out the door waiting to explore, says book sale organiser and club president Ann Pritchard.

Today is the book sale's final day – so make sure you don't miss out.

On at the Mount Action Centre from 9am – 4.30pm.

At the gallery

The Bob Kerr exhibition currently on at the Tauranga Art Gallery is a powerful exhibition of stories from New Zealand's involvement in World War 1.

The Wellington-based artist recreates key events, participants and places from the war, specifically the treatment of Archibald Baxter (father of James K. Baxter) experienced as a conscientious objector.

He begins with The Farm, at Brighton, south of Dunedin (where Baxter was arrested) and then to The Waitemata, the ship which took him (and other objectors) to the war front.

On at Tauranga Art Gallery – corner of Wharf and Willow Street – from 10am daily.

Easter Jazz Village Line-up

Swing down to the Jazz Village, meet the friendly cafe team at the Sugar Plum Tree at the Historic Village and enjoy a cool drink with come hot jazz this Easter.

Little Big Markets

Little Big Markets are on Monday 21st April.

"We have soooooo many AMAZING stall holders ~ fantastic artisan food vendors and more," says the market's Facebook page.

Pop down with the family and take a wander through the festivities.

Corner Matai and Maunganui Road.

Monday 21 April

Achieve Toastmasters

Feeling anxious about that forthcoming presentation. Learn to speak with confidence. 1st, 3rd Mon at St Stephens Hall, Otumoetai 7.30pm. Fraser 544 4579

Badminton

Tauranga Badminton Club every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College Events Centre 7.30pm. All players welcome. Sue 021 194 4335 or www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Bethlehem Bowls

Every Mon at 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585

Bethlehem Lions Market

At Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50's, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. For men & women. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader. No classes Easter or Anzac Day.

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Martial art which teaches self defence techniques & boost self-confidence. Classes Mon, Weds, Thurs 7-9pm & Sat 10am-12pm. Kids classes Tues & Thurs 4.30-5.20pm. At 22/3 Macdonald St, Mt Maunganui. 021 264 3211

Chess Mt Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Juniors 6.15-7.15pm during school term. Open club 6-11pm Noel 579 5412

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free, confidential info & advice about anything call in Mon - Fri at 38 Hamilton St, Tauranga 9am - 5pm or freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP service every Weds & Thurs 9am - 11.30am. Weds CAB service at Welcome Bay Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm, Fri at Mount Library 11.30am - 1.30pm. No appointment necessary.

Diabetes Tauranga

Offering education, support & advocacy for anyone living with diabetes. 571 3422 or info@diabeteshelp.org.nz

Fire Brigade Bowling Club

Club night at Greerton Hall, Cameron Rd 7.30pm. Sharon 543 3929

Fitness League

Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Growing Through Grief Te Puke

Currently taking enrolments for children to attend their Seasons programme during Term 2. This is a peer support programme that helps children cope with loss and change in their lives due to family separation, divorce, or death of a family member. Claire 573 71593 or 021 081 55377

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. 572 3345 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Kids Easter Hunt

Yatton Park, Fraser Street, Tauranga, 11am to 1pm. Registration from 10.30am. Family fun at Kidz Need Dadz. For ages up to 14 years. Sausage sizzle & raffle also available. Lianne 571 0379. www.knd.org.nz

Mandarin Learning

For adults only. Non-profit but contribution of $80 for 8 sessions to cover cost of rentals. Ian 578 9668

Meditation

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Mount RSA Indoor Bowls

Mon & Thurs. Names in by 6.45pm. New members welcome. Joy 574 8003

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

No bowls today. Karen 576 0443

Parkinsons Society

Exercise class weekly Tauranga, Te Puke & Whakatane. Red Tulip support meetings monthly Tauranga, Katikati & Whakatane. www.parkinsons.org.nz or Kylie 07 218 0620

Special Easter Market

Held by Bethlehem Lions at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.

Taekwon Do

The Silla Club train Mon & Thurs at Te Puna School Hall. All ages welcome. Gwyn 0274 587 871

Taoist Tai Chi

Pioneer Room, Community Hall, Te Puke 9.30-11am. 573 5560 or 027 575 3272

Tauranga Bridge Club

Sessions Mon, Weds, Thurs 7.30pm. Tues & Fri 1pm. Social bridge Thurs 1pm. 252 Ngatai Rd. 576 5022

Tauranga Civic Choir

New members welcome to join & rehearse every Mon 7.30-9.30pm. 574 6366

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Joan 577 6781

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club

Monday club nights 8-9.30pm. Lessons 7-8pm. Tauranga RSA Cameron Rd. Website: Taurangarocknrollclub.org Colleen 544 4676

Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls

Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Indoor Bowls every Mon at St Columba Church Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 1-4pm. Names in by 12.45pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea. New members welcome. 571 6663

Te Puna Indoor Bowls

Every Mon at Te Puna Hall 7.15pm. Norma 552 5563

The Writing Project

For people working on a piece of writing or wanting to. 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Every Mon at Totara House, 1428 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-9pm. No need to register. 543 3194

YMCA - ALFS

(Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 9-10am & 10.15-11.15am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. First class free. Thurs 9-10am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Also Fri at Papamoa Library 10.20am. 578 9272

Tauranga RSA Indoor Bowls

Mon report 12.45pm for 1pm start SH Challenge 1. Weds 3.45 for 4pm start. Leanne 570 0154