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 fine day with a few clouds. Southwesterlies will be developing this morning.

It's a two-clothing-layer day with an expected high of 20 degrees, and an overnight low of 10 degrees. Low tide is at 11.45am and high tide is at 6.10pm. Sunset is at 6.13pm.

What's on today?

The Cherry Blossom Festival is returning to Greerton today – after a two-year Covid-19-induced hiatus. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

The Greerton Cherry Blossom Festival in Greerton Village from 10am - 2pm today will have something for everyone. Street Machines and Customs will be bringing their cars for a car show, Greerton Village School has their gala, there will be performances, bouncy castles, circus workshops, live music in the village square, a roving performer, an auction at 12pm in the village square and much more.

Olivia Hong, Suhua Yang and Lin Ma. Photo: John Borren.

The Chinese Moon Festival is being celebrated in Bethlehem today Saturday, September 24 from 4.30pm-7pm at Bethlehem College Performing Arts Centre – however an RSVP to book a free ticket is required first by emailing: [email protected].

The Vintage Fashion Show is being held at 7pm Saturday, September 24, at Otumoetai Baptist Church, 241 Otumoetai Rd. Door sale tickets are $20. Photo: John Borren.

Come and see the Otumoetai College Senior Art Exhibition at Tauranga Historic Village in 17th Avenue. This is the first inaugural external exhibition, held outside of the school by the senior students at Otumoetai College - Year 11, 12 and 13. The students have prepared their own exhibition including selection of artwork and pricing. They will also staff the exhibition during the weekend gaining valuable experience in how exhibitions work and giving them the opportunity to talk to the public about their art. Some artwork will be for sale and you will need to get in quick as past students' work has sold very quickly. The exhibition is being held in The People's Gallery - Toi ka rere from Saturday September 17 to the October 9. Open 10am-3pm weekdays and 10am-2pm weekends.

Former Steamers player and now head coach Mike Delany.

The Bay of Plenty Steamers play Hawke's Bay today, Saturday 24 September, with a 12pm kick-off at Tauranga Domain. Come and support our local team.

Athletes from Tauranga Synchro. Photo: Supplied.

Tauranga Synchro are getting ready for a pre-national competition display today, September 24 at Baywave from 10.30am, and are inviting "anyone and everyone" to come and watch free of charge.

The Incubator. Photo: Supplied.

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

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 [email protected]

Boules - Petanque
Tauranga/BOP Club. Social and competitive play. Boules available. Every Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday. New players welcome. Ph Ray 027 756 3565

Flag Gridiron Practice
Arataki Park. Saturdays from 10am. Come down and give Flag Gridiron a try. Its one of the fastest growing sports in NZ. All welcome.

Greerton Hall Market
Last Saturday of each month. This week 8am-1pm. Stalls inside/outside. Discounts for charity groups. Phone/txt for site. Tricia 075431487/ 0279082952, www.facebook.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

LOL Laughter Wellness
Spring into Spring and laugh away the Winter blues with us every Saturday. 10.00-10.45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way. Koha. Email [email protected] www.lollaughterwellness.weebly.com

Motorhome, Caravan Leisure Show
23rd-25th September, 94pm Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton. See the latest products, talk to the experts and be in to win fantastic prizes

Omokoroa Market
Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Road 9am-12pm Monthly Community Market. Come and see whats on offer this month!! Early Xmas shopping?? New and Preloved items. Vendor enquiry: [email protected]

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

Otumoetai Toy Library
Otumoetai Toy Library, 94 Bureta Road, Otumoetai. Open Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday 9:30am - 11:30am. Become a member now. Contact: [email protected] Excellent quality toys.

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

Sabbath Services
Church of God's Love (COG7) meeting Saturday at 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton from 10.30. This week's sermon: 'Understanding lifes spiritual realities'. www.churchofgodslove.com

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

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

Tauranga Orchid Show
10am-4pm, Tauranga Racecourse, $3 (under-12 free). Massed display of flowering plants, plants for sale, free orchid care talks (Saturday only), raffles, cash-out facility (fee applies)

Tauranga Scottish Society
Sequence Dance, Saturday 24th September, Wesley Church Hall, 100 13th Ave. 7-10pm. $7 includes supper & raffle, warm welcome, Ph 07 218 1318

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club
Cards 500 Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Wed, & Sat 14 Norris St. 12.45 pm for 1pm Start. Entry $3 includes afternoon tea. Info Carol 022 639 2411

The Secret Keeper Exhibition
The Incubator welcomes Catherine Daniels to The Historic Village Hall, Tauranga. A powerful exhibition of sculpture/photography around childhood trauma and sexual abuse [Trigger warning!] 5th-26th September, 10am-4pm(7days). [email protected]

Up North
Rural New Zealand, 1950's. Jimmy and Evelyn take in an unwed pregnant teenager. Follow shattered dreams, circumstances change their lives forever. 16th Ave Theatre. Bookings iTicket

Welcome Farmers' Market
Come visit this vibrant and WELCOMING market! At Changepoint Church, or on the first Saturday of the month at Faith Bible College. 9am-1pm Saturdays.www.welcomefarmersmarket.co.nz