Morning, SunLive readers, and welcome to another July Sunday.

According to the MetService, this morning's heavy rain is likely to clear by this afternoon, making it an ideal day to sleep in.

However, for those of you who just can't bear lying in bed doing nothing, there's still plenty on to keep you entertained.

Tauranga City Council is teaming up with Western Bay Wander Dogs to bring dog lovers from across the sub-region together on a fun, friendly and relaxed dog walk this morning.

The one-hour walk will depart at 10am from the Waipuna Park carpark, along Johnson Reserve and loop back to the carpark. There will be opportunities to get advice from animal services staff, as well as the chance to get to know other dog lovers, while having fun with your dog outdoors. The Coffee Wagon is also expected be there serving hot and cold drinks.

According to the dog walk event page on Facebook, ‘most dogs love the water', meaning this morning's downpour shouldn't affect proceedings.

If you're not keen on going outside for long periods of time, that's fine too. The Papamoa Art Collective is holding an exhibition at Papamoa Plaza, open daily from 9.30am to 4.30pm, July 8-23. You can find them next to Eves Realty at the shopping centre.

Check out today's other great events below:

WHAT'S ON – Sunday, July 9:

A Course In Miracles

Loving solutions for unloving situations. Join a spirited discussion on the application of Miracle principles. Backbenches Room, Grindz Cafe, 50 First Ave. 12:30pm Coffee and chat. 1pm Discussion: Eft. Healing The Body By Healing The Mind. Trans religious.Donation appreciated.

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Join us for our Worship & Communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay road. 10.00am. 1 Peter 3:18-22. Preacher: Richard Roodt. All welcome. Visit us at www.bbf.net.nz

Bible Seminars

Sunday 1:45pm at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: 'The Bible God's message to us” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Orchid Society

Birthday Auction: 12 noon at Te Puke Lodge Hall, Oxford Street, Te Puke. Fun Auction with plants and all sorts.

Croquet

Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Czech and Slovak Club Tauranga

Czech School & Playgroup. Guests welcome! Tauranga Boys College, 10am - 12noon, Devonport Rd, More info: https://www.csclubtauranga.nz/en/

Dog Walk

Join us for a dog walk. Meet at Waipuna Park carpark, 10am. Bring dog, leash and bags. 577 7000

Matariki Messy Church

St John's, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 4-6pm. For families and children of all ages. Join us for activities, celebration and food. Entry by koha.

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry. Wayne 027 974 5699

Quakers in Tauranga

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 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Sunday Funday

Games & activities for the whole family at Greerton Aquatic & Leisure Centre 12-3pm. Parents & caregivers are welcome & encouraged to participate. BBQ hire $15.

Tauranga Theosophical Society.

Join us for a brief look at Ancient Maya and their tools for astronomy. Tauranga Yoga Center, 2pm. All welcome, entry by donation. 577 6042

Toastmasters Corkers Club

Meets once a month 3rd Sunday 2pm at Zone Café, Bayfair join our happy group Phone text 021 044 5 654