If you're wanting some family or group bonding time, there are plenty of activities for you.

The 2017 Morehu Day Multicultural Festival church event aims to bring the community together for a fun-filled family day.

From 9am there will be a pohiri at Te Ariki Park to get the celebrations underway.

From there, all day entertainment includes kai, stalls, top town, a live graffiti display, morehu got talent, kids' games and activities, romiromi massages, health stalls, merchandise and cabaret.

The Morehu Day Multicultural Festival will be at the Rangataua Sports and Cultural Club on 450 Maungatapu Road from 9am-4pm.

If that's not for you, maybe watching some thrilling thoroughbred racing is?

Christmas at the Races is on today with many festive activities on during the day.

There will be live music playing between races, loads of free kids' entertainment and plenty of chances to win spot prizes.

The Christmas at the Races event is at Racing Tauranga on 1381 Cameron Road. Gates open at 10.30am and racing runs from 12.30pm-5pm.

Tickets are $10 for Adults general admission and free for under 18-year-olds.

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Christmas Guinea Pig Show Omokoroa Hall - open to public from 10-3, gold coin entry. Register your guinea pig before 12pm for $5 & enter fun classes. Contact Rhoda 027 862 1511

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Dancing Tonight Te Puke Scottish Society monthly dance, 7:30-11pm, Te Puke Baptist Church, Malyon St/Station Rd, Te Puke. Great music, lovely supper. Ph Valerie 573 7093

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Gate Pa Junior Tennis Saturdays: 9am 5-8 years, 10am 9-11 years. Thursdays: 4:30pm Intermediate & College ages. Coaching included. Enquiries Graeme 0274 520 600 or web/facebook.

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

LOL Laughter Wellness Discover the joy & health benefits of hearty laughter. 11:00-11:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

1. Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am at 6/45 Aviation Ave. New members welcome. Go to www.menzshed.org.nz or Ph Keith Dickson 021 0259 6454

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Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult Tennis on Saturdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue. Start time 1:30pm. Enquiries Fred 544 5088

Petanque Tga/BOP Club Club Mt Maunganui. Tuesdays & Saturdays 1pm start. All welcome. Try a new sport! Equipment available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Qigong With Michael Classes: Mon 1-2pm (weekly) Whisp Alternative Health Club Shop 24 Piccadilly Arcade, 43 Devonport Rd Sat: 9:30am-10:30am (weekly) Health Quarters 67 Willow St. Bookings 021 735 798 www.michaelgoodhue.com

Tauranga Friendship Social Club Walks, dinners & outings for the over 50s. Couples & singles all welcome. Barbara 544 7461

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Te Puke Scottish Society Dance, Sat 18th Nov 7:30-11pm. Te Puke Baptist Church. Lovely supper, great band, good programme. $7 entry. Valerie 573 7093

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Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710.

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