Good morning Sunners,

It looks like it's going to be a good day to spend tucked up in a blanket with a nice hot cuppa and catching up on all of the community news in The Weekend Sun, as MetService predicts showers and easterly breezes for today.

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Don't worry, SunLive will keep you posted on all of the happenings around the Bay of Plenty. So just sit back and relax!

Non-stop thrills for young and old is promised at the School Holiday Carnival at Memorial Park today.

Enjoy a ride on the dodgem cars, take a spin on the Hurricane or Sizzler – or a whirl through the Crazy House at the family fun event from 11am. Plus, there'll be food and carnival games galore.

Reminder:

Don't forget the The Mangapouri stream bridge on State Highway 36 - the Tauranga Direct Road - will be closed overnightto allow contractors to carry out work on the approaches.

The bridge, a single lane span on the Rotorua side, will be closed to all traffic from 9pm on Sunday until 5am on Monday morning.

Read more here.

Check out what else is happening in and around the Bay below:

Sunday 19 April

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Join us for worship. Philippians 2:9-11 - Andre Bay. www.bbf.net.nz

Behind the Gates: Tauranga Domain Memorial Gates Story

Speaker: Fiona Kean, Tauranga Heritage Collection - 'The characters & conflict behind the construction of the Tauranga Domain War Memorial Gates; stories of the soldiers who appear & don't appear on its columns. Held at Tauranga Art Gallery 1.30-2.30pm. Admission by koha. No bookings necessary.

Bethlehem Lions Market

1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village on 17th Ave 8am - 12pm.

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'Are genealogies important?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Rose Society

Meet at Robbins Park, Tauranga 1.30pm. Budding demonstration. Bring a rose to show or be identified. Bring flask of hot water. Tea etc provided.

Czech School

For children with Czech/Slovak background every Sunday at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. Kindy takes place at same time, suitable for small children. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/csclubtauranga, email info@csclubtauranga.nz or Jana 579 3918.

Education Afternoon

Interesting information for people with an ICD (Internal Cardiac Defibrillator) May 3 at Daniels in the Park 1-4pm.

Gypsy!

Performed by BOP Symphonia joined by 2 great soloists, Anna Hawkins & Brigitte Balzat. At Baycourt Community & Arts Centre 2.30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz

Maketu Rotary Club Market

3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10. Maureen 533 2340

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606

Quakers in Tauranga

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

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Guest speaker: clairvoyant/healer Annemarie. Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Members $3, non $5. 022 067 0467

Te Puke Country Music Club Day

St Pats Hall 1pm. All welcome.

Underwater Hockey

Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. New members welcome. Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm. Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@orcon.net.nz

Weekend Activities for the Over 60's

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834