Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back to Saturday!

It seems while the weather in our neck of the woods may have been a little touch-and-go these past couple days, we may finally be catching a break.

MetService has forecasted some morning showers however by the end of the day it's looking fine. Gusty southeasterlies are also on the cards and the high is sitting on about 16°C with a low of 5°C overnight.

Today's main event is one that's bound to be marked on many calendars. The Mitre 10 Cup comes to Tauranga Domain, as the Volcanix take on Auckland, followed by a face-off between Bay of Plenty and Northland.

The Volcanix game kicks off from 11.30, with the Steamers game kicking off at 2.35pm.

Road closures will be in place for a majority of the day on Cameron Road between Brown Street and Wharf Street so if you're planning on heading towards the area today, be sure to plan ahead and avoid delays.

If you're interested in doing something today that's a little more chill, why not head out to the National Gemstone, Crystal and Fossil Show.

The event is being hosted by the local Tauranga Gem and Mineral Club at Tauranga Racecourse throughout the weekend.

View outstanding displays of Gemstones, Fossils and crystals from throughout NZ and the world through a variety of stalls and find some treasures of your own.

Plus, there's also lots of activities specifically for children at the event.

And if you're keen on taking a drive, why not head over to the Eastern Bay where a charity boot sale is helping to raise crucial funds for sick children and their families in the region.

Countdown Whakatane is hosting a charity car boot sale, and all are welcome to host a stall.

Spaces cost $10, with all money going towards the nationwide Countdown Kids Appeal.

Plus don't forget to check all of our listings to see what else is on, below:

Art In The Park
Art for Sale. Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui. Weather permitting. 9am-5pm. Tauranga Society of Artists

At Zee Market
We have an awesome arrangement of stalls to be seen. Come see us at 169 Elizabeth Street 10am-2pm

Baby & Children's Market
Little Bears Market NZ. Come along to buy preloved & new baby & children's items. 9:30am-12noon, Greerton Hall. Come & grab a bargain!

Bay Network Social Club
50 Plus. Great people & awesome outings. Must have a sense of humor. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Family Life with believers who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. Shalom.10am Otumoetai Primary. www.BethEl.org.nz. Joel 021 768 043

Calling Lada Car owners
The Russian festival organisers are keen to have any Russian built Lada cars on display. Interested? 021 781 968

CAP Money Course Free
Commencing Thurs 7th Nov 7:30pm at Golden Sands Baptist Church Papamoa for 3 sessions. Bookings sylvia@moneycoaching.co.nz, 027 631 8524. Learn to manage money well.

Countdown Car Boot Sale
Head along to Whakatane Countdown for an old-school car boot sale. All proceeds go to Countdown's Kids Hospital Appeal. 8-11am. Come along!

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Club days/times: Sat 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs Thurs- 4.30pm: Intermediate ages, 6pm: College ages. New members welcome. Racquets are available. Enquiries: Turu 022 031 7568

Jigsaw Puzzle Library
St Stephens invites you to join their library. Open 10-12 at Highmore Pl. Over 150 puzzles to choose from. Children's to 1000 pieces.

Kids Fun Day
10am-2:30pm Selwyn Ridge School. Decorated bike comp, potato & spoon races, petting zoo, bouncy castle & more! Fundraising for child cancer. Gold coin per person.

LOL Laughter Wellness
Release your D.O.S.E. (Dopamine, Oxytocin, Seratonin, Endorphins) of joy from your inner pharmacy. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Mad Dogs & Englishman
Exhibition by Tauranga's Nick Eggleston. A culmination of a year's worth of painting & 3D work. 5th-24th Oct at The Incubator, Historic Village. www.theincubator.co.nz

Menz Shed Te Puke
86B No.3 Rd Te Puke. Come & join us at our shed Mon, Wed, Fri at 9am. Ph 573 8655 or 573 5971

Mount Maunganui Toy Library
Rent toys, keep your kids entertained. Find us on Facebook. 22 MacDonald St, Wed 9:30-12, Fri 11:30-2, Sat 9:30-12

Mount Music Club
2nd Sat in month. Mostly country. Good backing band. Mount Old Folks Hall, Midway, Mount

Mount Scottish Society Dance
Monthly Sequence Dance 7:30pm Arataki Community Centre, Bayfair, Mt Maunganui. $7 Sheldon's Dance Band, Organized by Mount Maunganui Scottish Society. Ph 576 0578

Narcotics Anonymous
Open meeting every Saturday 7:30-8:30pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1:30pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to Swimming Pool Complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088

Petanque Tauranga
Petanque Tga/BOP Club, Tues & Sat at Club Mt Maunganui 12:50pm start, All welcome to try a new sport Equip available. All coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Pukete Pioneers Marching Club
Reunion NZ Labour Weekend 2019. We are looking for ex-marchers, club members/families connected with Pukete Pioneers Marching Teams between 1982-1990. Contact Kath on J.K.papamoa@gmail.com

RC Boat Racing
BOPMPBC 4 hour endurance race, starts 10:30 am Taurikura Drive pond, Tauriko. Visitors welcome.

Red Cross Volunteers
Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Taoist Tai Chi -Tauranga
Beginners Class 8:30-10am at 15 Koromiko St, Judea. All welcome to join in at any time. Memberships from $19 monthly. Great for stress, balance, flexibility. Ph 578 6193

Tauranga Floral Art Group
Monthly meeting today. Baptist Church Hall. New members welcome. Ph Ruth 543 2157

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Meets last Saturday of month 1:30pm Tauranga Art Craft Centre Elizabeth St West. Fuchsia Growing Workshops Social time. Ph Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
CARDS 500 Mon & Thurs. INDOOR BOWLS Tues, Wed & Sat. 14 Norris St (behind PaknSave) 12:45pm for 1pm start. Entry $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Te Puke Scottish Society
Monthly dance, Te Puke War Memorial Hall, Sat 20th, 7:30-11pm. Live band, great company, lovely supper. Join us for a lovely evening. Valerie 573 7093

Te Puke Toy Library
Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

The Book Club
Comedy show by Roger Hall at Baycourt 7:30pm. Go to www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets

The Sociables
30s-50s age group of males & females that meet up to dine out or participate in different events & activities. Ph 022 012 0376

Water Treatment Plant Open Days
Ever wondered how drinking water is treated, or what happens to your wastewater? Fri 26th & Sat 27th Oropi water treatment plant & Chapel St wastewater treatment plant are open to all! Go to www.tauranga.govt.nz/plant-opendays for tour times & info.

Well-Being for Women
You're invited to join the conversation on women today, our well-being & our health. 12:30-3pm at Waipuna Hospice. Ph Ingrid 021 952 690