What's On

Good morning, Another balmy day in the Bay. Enjoy Easter Day. Katikati has an Easter Egg Hunt and Otamarakau School PTA holds a fishing competition.

Sunday 27 March

Athenree Station

And refreshment rooms open Sundays 10am-3pm for famous Athenree Teas. Homestead open 12– 3pm 360 Athenree Road Athenree.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Easter service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. 'Evidence of the Resurrection - Beyond any Doubt.” Tom Griffiths. www.bbf.net.nz

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: 'Easter celebration - What does the Bible say?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Linux Users

Bimonthly Hands On Day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software at Arts & Crafts Centre (back room) cnr Elizabeth St & Glasgow St 9.30am – 1pm. $2 door charge. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

City on its Feet Walking Group

Every Sunday at the new shopping centre, 83 Pyes Pa Rd 9am. Medium & fast pace. Mike 543 4733 or email: [email protected]

Croquet

At Tauranga Domain Sun, Tues, Fri 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633

Easter Day Family Eucharist

St George's Anglican Church, 1 Church St, Gate Pa 9.30am. The service includes readings about the Easter story, hymns & activities for everyone to think about what Easter means for them. Free admission.

Easter Sunday Church Service

At Mosaic Church, 37 Newton St, Mount 9am, 11am & 6pm. mosaicchurch.org.nz/easter

Fiddler on the Roof

Free family movie on 10m wide screen at Katikati Christian Centre, 13 Henry Rd 7pm.

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

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

Katikati Bird Gardens

Annual Great Easter Egg Hunt at Katikati Bird Gardens, 263 Walker Rd East, Katikati 12-4pm. Dozens of coloured balls are hidden around the 10 acre gardens which children set out to find & swap for a chocolate Easter Egg. Adults $9.50, children $5

Mt Maunganui Scottish Society - AGM

April 17 at 211 Ngatai Rd, Otumoetai 7pm. Tea/coffee after. Elizabeth 544 5633

Otamarakau School PTA Fishing Comp

Easter Sunday March 27 8am start. $4,000 prize for heaviest snapper & loads more awesome prizes. Tickets $15 on sale now from Hunting & Fishing, Te Puke Sportsworld, Gull Paengaroa & BP Pongakawa or on the day at school headquarters. Email: [email protected]

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

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

Quakers in Tauranga

Meet each Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

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

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50's. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Writers

And BOP Film Collective. Bringing your character to screen: scriptwriting workshop led by Anton Steel. Alzheimer Society House, 116 13th Ave April 3 10am – 4pm. Morning session $20 open to all. Afternoon TW & BOPFC only. Pre-booking essential: numbers limited. 576 9212 or email: [email protected]