Good morning Sunners, welcome to Saturday and the first day of the weekend for many of you.
MetService says it'll be mainly day with morning cloud and southwesterlies, so the weather's looking pretty good for the 18th Tauranga Multicultural Festival at the Historic Village today, and a seriously super special screening of Pete's Dragon at McLaren Falls Park this evening.
The Historic Village is springing into life again with colourful activities, cultural performances and community spirit for the 18th Multicultural Tauranga Festival, which opens at 10am.
Festival director Ann Kerewaro says it's a perfect means to demonstrate and celebrate Multicultural Tauranga's motto - promoting cultural diversity and harmony in the community.
Just like the 17 festival that have gone before, there'll be music and dance performances by various ethnic community groups, food stalls, a children's area to keep the little ones happy with a bouncy castle, face painting and other activities.
Plus, one lucky adult visitor is also going to win the main $250 spot prize offered by TSB Bank. For younger visitors, another $100 spot prize is waiting to be claimed.
The festival starts at 10am-4pm on Saturday, March 4. Entry is $6 for adults and $3 for children aged five to 16. For more information visit: www.trmc.co.nz
After you've had your festival fun, why not get the whanau together and head out to McLaren Falls Park for a special Disney's Pete's Dragon themed event, which includes an outdoor screening of the movie at the reserve's Top Flat.
Part of Tourism Bay of Plenty's ‘No Place Like Home' campaign, this free family-friendly event which is the first of its kind for the local reserve is being presented in partnership with Night Owl Cinemas and Waimarino.
This afternoon Waimarino will run Waka Tours, host a Holiday and After-School programme tent with free dragon-themed face painting, plus the glow worm kayak tour will also be operating, with bookings in advance necessary.
The Falls Café will also be open later than usual, giving movie goers a chance to wander along the scenic lakeside track to the café and information centre for a bite to eat and a hot chocolate.
There will also be food trucks and entertainment from local musicians pre-screening, organised by Night Owl Cinema.
Bay of Plenty Regional Council has come on board to facilitate a free park and ride service from the park equestrian area to Top Flat where the action will be happening.
The event commences at 3pm and will conclude at 10pm, with the film screening at 8pm when the sun goes down. For more information visit www.facebook.com/nightowlcinema or www.bayofplentynz.com/events
These are just two of a number fantastic events taking place today, to see more check out SunLive's full What's On listing below.
WHAT'S ON – SATURDAY, MARCH 4:
18th Tauranga Multicultural Festival
At Historic Village, 17th Ave 10am - 4pm. Performances, ethnic food stalls, art & crafts & more. Entry $6 adult, $3 child 5-16yrs at door. Eftpos on site. 571 6419
30th Annual Book Sale
Tauranga Rotary Club held April 15, 16 & 17 at Seeka Coolstore, Totara St, Mount. Donations of books, records, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws & sheet music needed. Deliver to: Caltex Welcome Bay, Bayfair, Greerton, Katikati. Z Energy 11th Ave, Hewletts Rd & Bethlehem. Or Ross 544 0817
Bay Network Singles Social Club
Friendship group of people aged 55+ who wish to make new friends & enjoy club activities, dining, shows, trips, bbq's etc. Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or 576 9988
Baypark Family Speedway
Street Stock Invasion. A must see event. Action packed, thrilling motor racing experience. ASB Baypark stadium 6.30-10pm. Tickets: adults $20, child $10. www.bayparkspeedway.co.nz
Friendship Force International
Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: [email protected] www.thefriendshipforce.org
Group Dog Walk
Join the Wander Dogs Club for a fun, social group dog walk in Maketu, dogs on lead please. Meet at the playground, cnr Beach & Park Rds 10am.
Inversion Back Pain Expo
March 4 & 5 at Tauriko Hall, 776 State Highway 29 10am – 4pm.
Merivale Monthly Market Day
Have a free stand to sell your stuff in Merivale. First Saturday every month outside the CHIRP 'Redezine' store, 5 Merivale Rd 8-11am. Judy 022 681 9867
Narcotics Anonymous
Open meetings every Sat 7.30-8.30pm & every Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Every Mon 7-8pm & Fri 7.30-8.30pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. Women's Meeting every Tues 10.30-11.30am Downstairs Hall (accessed from bottom car park), Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY
Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui
Sat & Sun - coaching & competitive play 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Jo Ann 578 3606
Tauranga Social Dance
Change of venue for March 4 only. Baptist Church Hall, cnr Cameron Rd & 13th Ave 7.30pm. Sequence & old time dancing. Great music & supper. Garry 543 0051
Trustpower Photographic Exhibition
Until April 9 at The Strand, Downtown Tauranga. Large scale exhibition showcasing our people & places. Free entry.
Village Radio
Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940's - 90's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Specialty programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710
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