Sunners are spoilt for choice today. Watch the triathletes take on the Tin Man triathlon at the Mount – or go fishing with the Santa's Snapper Snatcher kayak fishing competition, or for the less athletically inclined a little chi gung in Memorial Park with Christmas music by Tauranga Brass.

Santa's snapper snatcher kayak fishing compeitions started at Papamoa beach this morning.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Join for worship & hear what God has to say from his Word about 'The highs & lows of marriage” (part 1). Lincoln Forlong. All welcome.

Bethlehem Lions Market

1st & 3rd Sun of month at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.

Carols on the Waterfront

Dec 14 Downtown, the Waterfront on The Strand 5.30-7pm. Join the combined churches in a beautiful celebration of the spirit of Christmas. See Mary & Joseph arrive with the donkey, then join in singing Christmas Carols.

Falun Dafa

Simple exercises to liberate your mind & energise your body. Free to learn. At Memorial Park by the fountain 1st & 2nd Sundays 9.45am. Judy 576 9683 or txt 021 0425 398 en.falundafa.org

Keep the Scene Clean

Car Park, Tuna Ave, Island View, Waihi Beach 9.30am for litter reduction. Zenya 07 863 1357

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

Radio Controlled Model Power Boats

Racing at Lake Taurikura off Taurikura Drive in the industrial area of the Lakes subdivision 10am start. Follow the RC Boat signs. Brian 548 1334

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

Road to Bethlehem

Dec 14 - 17 at 19 Moffat Rd, Bethlehem. Experience a 40 minute outdoor walk-through theatrical experience that brings to life the story & meaning of Christmas. Tours depart approx every 8 mins between 6.30-9.30pm. 929 4292 or www.roadtobethlehemorg.nz

Santa's Snapper Snatcher

Kayak fishing competition. Free entry, 7am shotgun start at Papamoa Beach Domain. www.nzkayakerevents.co.nz

St Nicholas Celebration

Organised by CS Club Tauranga, in Matua Community Hall, 110 Levers Rd, Matua 10am – 1.30pm. Come & join us. www.facebook.com/csclubtauranga, email csclubtauranga@gmail.com or Jana 579 3918.

Tauranga Brass Christmas Concert

Memorial Park 1.30pm.

Tauranga Night Market Bayfair

Every Sunday in the Bayfair undercover carpark 5.30-11pm. All weather, fully undercover. Fresh produce, gifts, fashionware, antiques, live music & more.

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Meet 1st Sun of month at Carmel Village, Hollister Lane 1.30pm. All welcome to play or listen. Carol 574 0228

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Senior Citizen's Hall, 14 Norris St. Christmas dinner & remembrance service. Guest speakers: Jefree Clarkson with clairvoyant readers. Doors open 5.45pm for 6.30pm start. Lots of great raffles. Members: free. Non members $10. 022 0670 467

Tauranga Theatre Organ Society

Meet at Baycourt. Hear & play the mighty wurlitzer. All welcome. 552 0243

thequietforest

Offering an uplifting space for meditation, reflection, discovery & community. 1st Sun of month at Cliff Rd building (adj to Petanque Club) Tauranga 4pm. www.thequietforest.wordpress.com or Carole 022 068 9183

Young Classical Musicians Soc

Christmas concert & awards presentation 2pm. Come & enjoy our varied programme. Meeting of all members at conclusion of awards. At Wesley Church, 13th Ave, Tauranga 2pm. All welcome.