Good morning SunLive readers and welcome back to Saturday.

We're kicking off the weekend with some wet weather this morning. Heavy rain is expected for parts of the morning but should be easing by the afternoon with some northeast breezes. The high today is 19°C with a low of 15°C.

Despite this, there's still fun to be had this weekend.

New Shoots Papamoa will be hosting a day that's all about cakes, children's activities and plenty of fun at its Market Day and Fundraiser.

The free event welcomes the Papamoa and Tauranga community to attend and experience a day of family fun on Saturday November 24 from 10am-1pm.

New Shoots Papamoa will be offering cake sales, market stalls, children's activities and plenty of fun activities for the whole family.

Proceeds from the day will go to the local Tauranga charity Homes of Hope - a charity that provides positive foster care services that prevent brothers and sisters from being separated and ensure stability of their care for as long as it's needed.

All are welcome to attend New Shoots Papamoa at 7 Twin Oaks Ave, Papamoa.

Plus, check out the calendar below for more things to do this weekend.

Saturday 24 November

Art In The Park
Original art for sale. Coronation Park. Mt Maunganui. 9am-4pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists

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

Christmas Dance
On Sat 8 Dec, Greerton Hall, 7:30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. Great social dance music. Everyone welcome. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Essential Tremor Support Group
Quarterly meeting at Evans Rd Community Church at 10am. Ph Ann 07 574 2553 or txt 027 435 6291

Forgotten ANZAC Warriors WW1
A free public presentation about ANZAC soldiers in Egypt & the Holy Land during WW1 held at Bethlehem College PAC, Tauranga at 7pm

Free Macular Degeneration Seminar
10am-11:30am St Paul's Presbyterian Church, Mulgan St, Katikati. To register for this free educational seminar ph 0800 622 852 or email [email protected]

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

GREERTON HALL MARKET
8am-12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Stalls inside/outside. Refreshments available, have morning tea with friends. Ph/txt for site. Tricia 07 543 1487 or 027 908 2952 [email protected], www.facebook.com/greertonhallmarket

Handel's Messiah
Stunning performance of Handel's 'Messiah” by Tauranga's Scholars Pro Musica Chamber Choir & NZBarok professional baroque orchestra. St Mary Immaculate 7:30pm. Tickets from Ticketek+Baycourt.

How To Overcome Depression
Meditation workshop on overcoming depression, restoring happiness & a positive mind to your life. Greerton Library, 1-3pm. $5. Ph Mike 027 446 5357

LOL Laughter Wellness
We don't laugh because we're happy, we're happy because we laugh. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 [email protected]

Lynette Fisher, Art Exhibition
"I Am What I Play" by Tauranga Artist Lynette Fisher. Running until 27th Nov at The Incubator Gallery, Historic Village, 17th Ave. www.theincubator.co.nz

Market Day Omanawa Hall
Art, crafts, plants, food truck, ice cream, FacePainting carboot, & more! Call in & support our locals. 10am (see FB event)

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

New Shoots Fundraising Event
New Shoots Papamoa welcomes everyone to their fundraising event for local charity, Homes of Hope. 10am-1pm @ 7 Twin Oaks Ave.

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

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

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Meet at Art/Craft Centre Elizabeth St West, last Saturday of the month except Dec/Jan at 1:30pm. Growing fuchsias. Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Rotaries March Book-Sale
Please donate books, records, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, sheet music. Drop off at 24 Montana Dr, 20 Ririnui Pl. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

Tauranga Scottish Society Dance
7-10pm Greerton Hall. Our final dance for year. Christmas tree, raffles, spot prizes. Catered supper. All welcome 576 5076

Tauranga Woodcrafters 2018 Show
10am-4pm at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd with woodworking demonstrations, exhibitions, sales & trade displays. Entry $5, under 15 free.

Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild Show
& Exhibition. 10-4pm. Mount Sports Centre. $5 adults. Under 15 free. Woodturners, carvers, marquetry enthusiasts, toymakers & more demonstrate their skills alongside Tauranga Creative Fibre members.

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

TECT National Sevens
Tauranga Domain 15-16 Dec. Tickets on sale now! www.nationalsevens.co.nz

Veronica Fusaro, Music Performance
Jazzy-smooth synth-sounds pulsate throughout the performance like warm blood! 6:30pm at The Jam Factory, Historic Village, Tauranga. $10 cash door sales. www.theincubator.co.nz

Waihi Lions Garden Ramble
14 gardens East Waihi 9-4.30pm. Tickets $20 Carine Garden Centre Te Puna & Mitre 10 Waihi. Ph Liz 0210 231 7833

White Ribbon Event
Coronation Park, Mount Maunganui 2-5pm. White Ribbon Riders, All Free: activities, photo booth, sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, face painting. Food available (for purchase). Free entry! No alcohol/gang regalia