Good morning, mi gente, and welcome to yet another Sunday.

Isn't it comforting to know Sunday will always be here? No matter what's going on in the world, time goes marching on; and just as there have been thousands of Sundays before this one, so too shall there be thousands more after.

And what is going on in the world today? Well, in our little part of the world, it's going to rain. MetService is forecasting ‘occasional showers', although the rain was pretty heavy for a period this morning. With a high of 18 and a low of 14, however, it shouldn't be too cold.

Today is also the last day of the Tauranga Arts Festival. Among the final events is a discussion with writer and film critic Helene Wong (Being Chinese) and multi-award-winning novelist Witi Ihimaera (Maori Boy), who will talk with Paula Morris on the pain and pleasure of writing their recent memoirs. They'll be at the Carrus Crystal Palace at 10am.

Sports broadcaster and rugby writer Phil Gifford, a survivor of prostate cancer, reckons men need to learn from women that going to a doctor is not a sign of weakness. He'll be talking about men's health and his latest book at the Carrus Crystal Palace as well, from 1pm.

Tickets to both of these events are $20. To find out what else is happening on the final day of the festival, visit their website.

If you're not into art or literature, there's plenty of markets on as well. Check out what's on below:

WHAT'S ON – Sunday, October 29:

Bay Coastal Healing Rooms

Experience God's Healing Touch, Thursday Nov 2nd 1:30-2:30pm. Family Works, Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Road (near Bayfair). No charge, no appointment needed. 021 0271 3254

Bay Networking Singles Club

Social activities 55 +. Dining, BBQ's, outings etc. Facebook us on Bay networking Singles Social Group or phone Mary-Anne 0272071690 0r Jonathan 07 5722091

Bible Seminar

At 1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: 'God's 7th day rest explained” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

BOP Bee Interest Group

Monthly meeting 1pm @ Alasdair Munro, Woodland Road, Katikati. Combined meeting with the Tree Crop group. Ph Gordon 027 544 2882 or email [email protected]

Club Mt Maunganui Bingo

Bingo at Club Mt Maunganui is finished until next year.

COMPUTER CLUB (TGA) INC.

Meets at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, on last Sun of the month. 9:30-12:30pm. Ph 544 2067 for more info

Corkers Toastmasters

Building communication & leadership 3rd Sunday of Month. Upstairs Zone Cafe, Owens Place, Mount Maunganui. 2-3:30pm. Chrissy 027 296 7939

Croquet

At Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45pm. Beginners welcome. Peter 571 0633

Farmers Market - Mount Mainstreet

Held every Sunday 9-1pm rain or shine! Right in the middle of Mount Mainstreet at Phoenix Car Park, Maunganui Rd. www.mountmainstreet.nz

Free Womens Self Defence

28th & 29th Oct More details contact The Gym, Tauranga or go to selfdefencecourses.co.nz click on Register for Workshops

Historic Village Market

Every 1st & 3rd Sunday monthly 8-12noon. Wet or fine. Inquiries: [email protected] A Bethlehem Te Puna Lions Club Project.

Introduction to Buddhism classes

Join us for a ten week course based on the DVD "Discovering Buddhism". Facility donation/Koha of $5 gratefully received. Email [email protected] for details

Maketu Market

3rd & 5th Sundays 7am-12pm at Maketu Village Green. Ph Pat 533 2687 or Fennis 0274 282 862

Parkinson's Awareness Week

Displays at the Tauranga Hospital Whakatane township, Papamoa Plaza Look out for Walking for Parkinson's Groups Welcome Bay, Fraser Cove, Papamoa

Psychic and Medium demonstrate

Psychic Cafe presents, ‘Meet the Medium, Laurelle Barnett & Psychic, Kevin Reed'. Greerton Community Hall. 7pm start. $10 door charge. www.psychiccafe.nz or Ph 578 7205

Quakers in Tauranga

Meet in hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth/Cameron Rd at 10am. All welcome for hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & friendly chat. Ph 543 3101 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sundays 1:30pm & Thursdays 5:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Taoist Tai Chi

6 Week Introductory Class starts 5 November. 15 Koromiko Street, Judea, Tauranga. 9:30-11am Sundays. More info 578 6193

Te Puna Kindergarten

**Christmas Market** Friday 3rd November 5-7pm. Enjoy fabulous market stalls, festive food & drink, & fun for the kids! Open to all. 45 Minden Road.

Te Puke Country Music Club

Fundraiser Concert. Tuakau club visiting. At Te Puke Citizens/RSA Club at 1pm. Ph Gayle 573 8255