Good morning Sunners,

While the sun is shining bright this morning, MetService is predicting the rain to settle in by the afternoon and evening. So let's make the most of the sunshine!

Summer Ambassadors Courtney McMahon and Jess King are all fired up to get visitors and locals fired up about what's on offer at Mount Maunganui and Tauranga during summer.

Tauranga City Council's My Summer Beach Base at Mount Drury is open from 10am-4.30pm, with plenty of family-friendly entertainment on offer.

Keep an eye out for the Summer Ambassadors, who will give you all the latest information on events, giveaways and more!

Today's free activity is Street Performance Stage: Fraser Hooper, Vinyl Burns and Basketball Jones on December 30-31 from 2pm-6pm.

Fraser Hooper will dare to all comers in a three-round bout of pure comedy carnage, while the Vinyl Burns Rock and Roll Circus will treat audiences to a magical illusion performance paired with physical comedy building to a climax of rock-guitar anthems.

Basketball Jones' show features intense dribbling, spinning and juggling of up to five basketballs and more!

Find some shade, drinking water and free sunscreen and a chance to have your summer photo taken at the Beach Base.

Later this evening, head to Baypark Family Speedway for some thrills and spills on the terracotta track for the Western Springs International Midget Series.

See the best of the American and Australian Midget drivers take on New Zealand's best in a 40 lap feature race.

Another first is a visit from the Valvoline Speed Week Saloon Car Series. This series hand picks the 24 best Saloon Car drivers to race over seven rounds at seven different tracks.

Also visiting for the first time this season are the TQ Midgets. Gates open 5pm, racing starts 6.30pm.

Or head to The Waterfront on The Strand for a free concert from the No Longer Music group made up of an international group of musicians, actors and artists.

Suitable for all ages, the concert starts 8.30pm-10pm on The Strand.

See what else is happening in and around the Bay of Plenty below:

Wednesday 30 December

Fitsteps Dance Fitness

Do you enjoy dance & fitness? Fantastic new programme every Weds at Bethlehem Community Hall 9.30-10.15am. No partner required. Helen 022 882 0237 or email: [email protected]

Housie

Every Weds at GSC Hall, 33 Maitland St, Greerton 1pm. $2 entry.

Singles Coffee Club 60+

Looking for friendship? Meet every Weds with like-minded individuals who want to meet new people in a relaxed atmosphere. Ph Gayle 0274 393 267 or [email protected]

Tauranga Embroiderers' Guild

Every Weds at Tauranga Rowing Club rooms, Memorial Park 10am - 2.30pm & 7.30-9.30pm. Juniors 4-5.30pm. Beginners & experienced stitchers welcome. Nancy 544 4778