Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira.

MetService are forecasting a day with cloud at times, and afternoon and evening showers. Fresh northerlies should be easing this afternoon.

It's a two-layer clothing day with an expected high of 19 degrees, and an overnight low of 12 degrees. High tide is at 1.42pm and low tide is at 7.46pm. Sunset is at 5.44pm.

What's on today?

On display in The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere until September 11 is the Tauranga Girls College Annual Exhibition - Artful Wahine. A range of students from Tauranga Girls College are showing their own original artworks with any subject in any medium.This exhibition is about participation and the opportunity to display their artwork in a safe and supportive environment. Open 10am-3pm weekdays and 10am-2pm weekends.

There will be a parade at Mount Maunganui from 12pm - 12.45pm to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Falun Dafa Day. The parade will go along Grace Ave, Marine Parade, Adams Ave and Maunganui Road ending up at Mount Mainstreet. One lane of the road will be used by parade participants which includes the Falun Dafa Waist Drummers and Falun Dafa Dragon Dance Team. Following the parade will be a variety of performances, demonstrations and storytelling at Te Papa o Nga Porotakataka (the urban space in Mount Mainstreet previously known as Phoenix carpark).

Giant Garage Sale is happening today at the Welcome Bay Hall. Photo: Supplied.

Come and support a Giant Garage Sale at the Welcome Bay Hall from 10am - 4pm. All proceeds from the garage sale go to support local community projects. There are also stalls selling honey, plants, baking and more. Do you have old car/truck/tractor batteries you want to get rid of? Drop them off today.

Head along to the Mount Sports Centre from 5pm - 7pm today for a Family Roller Disco. All ages and abilities are welcome. Skates are available to hire so get together some of your family and friends. Cash only $5 with skates, $8 entry/hire skates. For more information click here.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

The Mission House at The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga in Mission St is open from 10am - 4pm. Come and view the Mission House and gardens. For more information click here

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Tauranga Art Gallery in Willow St. Photo: Supplied.

Take a walk through Tauranga Art Gallery and view the many exhibitions on display there this week. The gallery, in Willow St, is open from 10am - 4pm.

Love public art? CITY ART WALK TAURANGA app is a free to download walking tour of 20 public artworks in Tauranga's city centre. For more information click here

Diana Bomford, Tony Fraser and Hugh Bomford at the Lion and Tusk Museum at Mount Maunganui. Photo: Daniel Hines.

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. Opening hours are 10am – 3pm Thursday to Sunday. For more information click here

The Incubator. Photo: Supplied.

At The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village, there are many exhibitions, workshops and events happening daily. For more information click here.

What else is on today?

A Course In Miracles

Are you stuck in the past, grievances and resentments? Get over it! Free forgiveness workshop that transforms your thinking from fear to Love.Text 021 0274 2502

Artful Wahine -TGC Exhibition
The Peoples Gallery (Historic Village,Tauranga) welcomes Tauranga Girl's College for their Annual Art group show. An open exhibition for students to show original works. 19th August-11th September, 10am-3pm(Weekdays),10am-2pm(Weekends).info@theincubator.co.nz

Bay Singles Social Group
Join a bunch of over 50's young singles. Weekend dinners, pot-lucks, occasional outings. Have a go! ph Delia 027 284 8762, Andrea 021 133 0313

Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate Shabbat (Sabbath) as did Messiah Yeshua (Jesus), his disciples and early believers. All welcome. Otumoetai Primary 10am or FaceBook Live 11am. Joel 021 76 8043 info@bethel.org.nz

Greerton Hall Market
MARKET Listing content: Last Saturday of each month. 8am-12pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Refreshments at kitchen. Phone/txt for site. Tricia 075431487/ 0279082952, www face-book.com/greertonhallmarket

Grow On Shed Open
Cheap Seeds and seedlings and free gardening advice. Open every Saturday 9.30-10.30 am. Down the side of the Katikati Community Centre 45 Beach Road.

Justice of the peace
The Crossing Shopping Mall 2 Taurikura Drive Saturday 10am-Noon

Luke Waddington Exhibition
The Incubator Gallery (Historic Village, Tauranga) presents 'My Hair is on Fire and I'm Looking at You'. Opening Preview 19th August, 5:30-7:30pm. On display 20th August-11th September, 10am-3pm (Weekdays), 10am-2pm (Weekends). info@theincubator.co.nz

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1.30pm. Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players and visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs

Papamoa Table Tennis Club
Saturday Club session for all ages and abilities, 2pm to 4pm, Papamoa College Gym. Adults $5, Students $4 Ph John 021 038 6025

St Stephens Jigsaw Library
Every Saturday 10-12noon 100-2000 piece puzzles to borrow. Hire for 2 weeks a variety of 500 jigsaws. Please wear masks and bring vaccine pass. Cnr Brookfield and Highmore Trc

Street Food Supper
Festive Food and a Digital Photographic Exhibition, at The Atrium, Toi Ohomai. Enjoy Asian street food barbecue supper. Tickets $40 phone Devon 022 155 3994

Taijiquan and Qigong
Sat & Wed 9:00 a.m. free Taiji / Qigong group. Kulim Park on beach by big rock. All welcome. Ph Petro 021 751 665

Te Puke Scottish Society
Dance, Saturday, 20th August, 7.00-10.30pm, Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St, Te Puke. Great music, air conditioned hall, raffles, light supper. Entry $7, contact Valerie 573 7093

Watercolour Greeting Card Workshop
A relaxed, stress-free beginners watercolour workshop. Have fun & create several greeting cards to take home with you www.jojagoart.com or contact jojagoart@gmail.com 021 234 8855

Watercolour Workshops for Beginners
Join Wanaka based artist Jo Jago for fun & relaxing watercolour workshops 12-21 August in Tauranga/Wahi call 021-234-8855 or email jojagoart@gmail.com for more info.