Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Kia harikoa. Kaua e manukanuka. Kia hari to whanau me o hoa.

Fine spells are increasing today with a possible shower, and westerlies dying out in the afternoon.

It's a two-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 18 degrees, and an overnight low of 10 degrees. High tide is at 9.29am and low tide is at 3.30pm. Sunset is at 5.47pm.

What's on today?

The Katikati Lions are running their popular Katikati Lions Garage Sale at the containers behind Caltex, Main Rd Katikati from 8am - 11am. Come and check out lounge suites, beds, furniture, household goods, tools and much more, and help the Lions raise funds for local community needs.

Have your say at the Panepane Purakau drop in session at Sulphur Point

Western Bay of Plenty District Council has voted to progress a proposed return of ownership of the eastern end of Matakana Island (Panepane Purakau) to five local hapu. The public has an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed return. To find out more and have your say, come to a drop-in session at the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club, Sulphur Point today Saturday August 22 from 10am - 2pm. If you're unable to attend this one, another community information days will be held in Katikati on Thursday August 27. Can't make it to any of the information days? Head to the website to find out more and have your say online. https://haveyoursay.westernbay.govt.nz/panepane

Join an online beginners' carving workshop using soap. As part of the 2020 Tauranga Moana Matariki calendar of events the Incubator Creative Hub is proud to be presenting a series of workshops celebrating Maori artists and their art forms. This series of online tutorials have been made available by support from The Tauranga Creative Communities Scheme.

Try your hand at carving using soap

The Otumoetai Eels Seniors are playing the Tauranga Whalers Senior at Mitchell Park from 2.30pm – 4.30pm. More here

Come support your local community rugby teams. The Bay of Plenty Rugby draw is available here. Remember there are strict level 2 restrictions in place.

The Darcy Baker Memorial Hydrofest is being held at the Bay of Plenty Model Powerboat Club at Thunder Valley, Tauriko on Saturday starting at 10am and continuing on Sunday until 4pm. Saturday is test and tune time with BOP Club records up for grabs for 2 lap sprints and 100m speed. Sunday brings on all the racing, four classes including Sport Petrol Hydro and Open Hydro which will feature some of the fastest oval race boats in NZ. More here

Diana Bomford, Tony Fraser and Hugh Bomford at the Lion and Tusk Museum at Mount Maunganui

Have you been to the Lion and Tusk Museum yet? It's open today from 10am - 3pm at Unit 4, 14 Portside Dr, Mount Maunganui. Come and see a massive display of Rhodesian military history records and exhibits of uniforms, medals and equipment. For more information click here.

The Silver Beats is a six-piece band of extremely talented local musicians with a huge repertoire of hand-picked classics, and will be playing at Jack Dusty's Ale House from 7.30pm – 10.30pm tonight.

At The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village, there are many exhibitions, workshops and events happening daily. For more information click here. Exhibition hours are 10am – 2.30pm.

Head along to The Barrel Room for some Barrel Room Blues with Mike and Warren from 7pm – 10pm.

What else is on today?

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

Association Croquet
At Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St, beside Blake Park. Mon, Wed, Sat at 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors & new players welcome. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232

Bay Network Singles Club
Join a bunch of over 50 years young singles for dinners, pot-lucks, lunches, occasional outings. Mostly weekends. Give us a go! Ph Jonathan 572 2091

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all believers did. All welcome. 10am, Otumoetai Primary Hall or Zoom 599-965-041. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 BethEl.org.nz

BOP Tall People Club
People taller than 5''8 (178cm) who live in BOP please join our new social club & Facebook group. Ph 0210 226 2619

Free English classes
Qualified retired teacher with TESOL experience offers free English classes in exchange for help in basic internet skills. Txt 0210 274 2502

Jigsaw Library
10am-12. Variety of 500 puzzles. Hire Charge: 50c under 1000pcs, $1 for 1000+pcs. St Stephens Jigsaw Library, cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce

Katikati Lions Garage Sale
At the containers behind Caltex, Main Rd Katikati 8-11am. Lounge suites, beds, furniture, household goods, tools & much more. Ph 027 488 1238

LOL Laughter Wellness
Sessions on hold until we return to Covid Alert Level 1. Keep laughing, it makes everybody wonder what you have been up to. LOL

Omokoroa Bowling Club
Sat & Tues 12:30-4pm, 30 Hamurana Rd, $5. Beginners & visitors welcome. Ph 021 255 6415

Papamoa Radio Control Yachts
DF65s sailing daily, pond behind Monterey key 1-3pm. All welcome. Ph Dusty 021 076 1252

Petanque
At Club Mt Maunganui, Kawaka St every Tues & Sat, 1pm. Boules & coaching available. Ph/txt Maryan 022 070 8200 [email protected]

Tauranga Farmers Market
7:45am-12 at Tauranga Primary School. Rain, hail or shine. Direct from the producers, fresh regional produce & artisan foods.

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Last Sat of month at Art & Craft Ctr, Elizabeth St West 1:30pm. Learn how to care for fuchsias. Ph Pat 579 1655 or Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Scottish Society Dance
Wesley Church Hall. Please note, dancing is cancelled until further notice. Ph Lucy 07 218 1318

Under the Stars
Community meals for the homeless & needy. Thurs 12-1:30pm & Sat 5-6pm. 45 Cliff Rd. Also accepting food donations. Ph Laura 027 555 2872

We Will Ride Fast
Contemporary alternative music including projected visuals. Dance beats, funky guitars, passionate vocals. Awesome! 29 Aug 7pm, Jam Factory, Historic Village, 17th Ave. Book @ www.theincubator.co.nz

Welcome Bay Worship
Church of God's Love (7th Day) 10:30am using WBCC premises opposite primary school. All welcome. www.churchofgodslove.com