Good morning Sunners,

Welcome to the last Sunday of October. Remember most of us have one more day to sleep in, so let's get today underway.

Let's Fly A Kite coordinator John Russell will be flying kites at the Waihi Beach event today. Photo by: Tracy Hardy.

There's plenty to do this Labour Weekend in and out of Tauranga.

If you've seen the cover of The Weekend Sun this week, then you'll already know about Let's Fly A Kite at Waihi Beach.

Bigger, brighter and more beautiful kites are set to fly over Waihi Beach's skyline as Let's Fly A Kite returns for its fourth year.

The free family event on Sunday, October 26 offers people a chance to fly kites while witnessing a sky full of some of New Zealand's most impressive designs.

Let's Fly a Kite is from 10am Sunday (October 26), at Island View Reserve, Seaforth Rd, Waihi Beach. Phone John on: 027 281 7629.

Meanwhile, Growers Direct in Te Puna has mixed up a great event for today.

Wwith hundreds of Cadbury chocolate fish, delicious chutneys and chillies and a free barbecue, Growers Direct has the recipe for a fun Labour Weekend event.

The Te Puna centre's free event is returning on October 25-26 with the company's popular chutneys and chillies, a free barbecue and the giant children's treasure hunt for about 500 chocolate fish.

The free Labour Weekend celebration is at Growers Direct in Te Puna on Saturday and Sunday, October 25-26, from 10am-2pm.

Sunday 26 October

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am - 4pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship. Listen to Tom Griffiths on Psalm 77 'When troubled I focus on?” www.bbf.net.nz

Beekeeping Hobbyists

Meet at 2 Tebbutt Access, off Poripori Rd, Te Puna 2pm. Bring along your bee suit as well as something to share for afternoon tea. Gordon 027 544 2882

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'Elijah - God's prophet, lessons for us.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Community Trails

Urban Mountain Bike Rides (guided). Last Sun of month. 9am summer daylight saving. This month: Katikati town; meet at Haiku Bridge next to Robert Harris Café just off main st. 1.5 – 3 hours easy rides. Gold coin donation. 027 297 1213 or BOPTrails@gmail.com or FB BOP Community Trails.

BOP NZ Assn of Rationalists & Humanists

Meet last Sun of month at Alzheimer's NZ House, 116 13th Ave, Tauranga 1.30-3.30pm. Judi 576 6872

Czech School for Children

With Czech/Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga, email: csclubtauranga@hotmail.com or Jana 579 3918

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet last Sun of month to share knowledge & experience at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West 9.30am – 12.30pm. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067

Kirtan - Melodious Spiritual Chanting

Bring friends for uplifting, joyous Krishna kirtan, spiritual socialising & vegetarian dinner. Last Sun of month at Merivale Community Centre, cnr Fraser St/Kesteven Ave, Merivale 4-6pm. Koha. Bela/Bhadra 552 0073

Let's Fly a Kite

Make, borrow or buy a kite then fly it at Island View Reserve, Seaforth Rd, Waihi Beach 10am onwards. Free family fun. John 027 281 7629

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

NZ Country Music Star Awards

Final Concert at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre 1pm. Adults $25, children $5.

Papamoa Lions Market

At Simpson Reserve 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. 572 3768

Quakers in Tauranga

Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. 544 0448

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. 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

Spiritual Centre, The Psychic Cafe

Greerton Community Hall 7pm. Spiritual study, psychic crafts, crystal balls, tarot, reiki, energy healing & more. Door charge $10, everything else free. 578 7205

Tauranga Arts Festival & Friends Celebrate

A Labour Weekend celebration with the Little Big Markets, Night Owl Cinema, Incubator, food, games & more. At Historic Village on 17th Ave 3-10pm.

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Baywave Aquatic Centre 12.30-1.30pm Juniors up to & including Year 10 students) 1.30-2.30pm Seniors (Year 11 - adults) meet every Sunday unless an event on at Baywave. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share with each other. Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details.

The Big Beach Dig

Come & dig for chocolate, chips & drinks, outside Waihi Beach Surf Club 2pm. For ages 1-12, no spades, hands & feet only. Free event by Beach Christian Centre.

Vintage Photos & Devonshire Teas

Athenree Homestead, Waihi Beach 10am - 3pm. Heritage tours, teas & yesteryear photos. Clothes for all sizes. D/teas bookings 07 863 6448. Cash only.

Weekend Activities for the over 60's

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Zeana 544 1513