Auction to aid cancer victim

Head along to the Bureta Park Motor Inn this afternoon and help raise money for the cancer treatment for Tauranga 10-year-old Logan Alison.

Logan was diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in early June and is currently undergoing intense chemotherapy in Starship Hospital.

A charity auction is on this afternoon to help raise money to support the 10-year-old and his family.

Up for auction will be signed sports gear, outdoor furniture, a foosball table, skydiving voucher and even a sacred jar of marmite.

The auction starts at 3pm at Bureta Park with the bar opening at 2pm for people wanting to inspect the items before they go to auction.

For more information about Logan's appeal click here.

Let the AIMS Games begin

Today is the first day of the Intermediate age of NZCT AIMS Games – one of the biggest sporting events in Tauranga's calendar with more than 6000 athletes participating in the week long competition.

The event starts at 12.30pm today with the cross country at Waipuna Park ahead of the opening ceremony at TECT Arena at Baypark tonight.

More than 400 athletes will participate in the cross country today.

This evening's opening ceremony at TECT Arena will feature guest speakers and Olympic medalists Mahe Drysdale and Sarah Walker.

The athletes will cram in to the main stadium and thousands more in the adjoining six-court arena.

Tickets are $2 on a first come, first served basis until all the seating is filled.

Sunday 9 September

Balmorals Marching Tea

Ladies welcome to join this awesome sport for fun, fellowship & travel. First training Sept 30 at Greerton Primary 11am - 1pm. Anita 571 4096 a/hs

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Te Puna River from Waitui Reserve. Bevan 576 8885

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Speaker: Lincoln Forlong from the Epistle of Ephesians 'The God who blesses differently to how we expect.” All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618

Bay Blokart Club

Friendly club sailing at Baypark track every Sunday & race days on second Sun of month. Use second entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. Club 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'The Bible story of Sodom.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Busking Festival - Performers Wanted

Can you dance, juggle, mime or play any instrument? Can you tap, whistle or sing like a rock start? If you are an amateur enter the Mount Mainstreet Busking Festival Oct 7. Junior & Open section - $3,000 worth of prize money. Free to enter. For entry forms & details www.mountmaunganui.org.nz

Coast Care Papamoa

Meet at Pacific View Rd for planting 9.30am - 12pm. Chris 0800 884 881 extn 8801

High Tea at the Althorp

Sept 16 at Althorp Village Centre, 9 Granston Drive 3-5.30pm. Music performed by Alison Ham. Ladies wear your best spring hat, men - please wear a jacket. La De Da or Sir's Plate $30pp. Tickets from Althorp Hospital & Althorp Village.

Jazz for Waipuna

Tauranga RSA in Greerton 4-8pm. Tickets $15 - all proceeds go directly to Waipuna Hospice. Acts include: Colette Turner, 3's Company, No Regrets, Barry Spedding, Marion Arts & more.

Katikati Tramping Club

Tramp from Old Reservoir Rd to Waitekauri. Moderate. 8.30am start. Cherryl 07 863 5392

Learning Spiritual Laws

Sunday's at Director's Room, Wholly Bagels & Pizza, 801 Cameron Rd 10-11am. Donations only. Remember & celebrate who you are!

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sunday in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911

Omokoroa Lions Market

Western Ave car park, Omokoroa 9am - 12pm. All stall holders & car boot sales welcome. Only $5/5m space. 548 2117 or 548 0869

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

7.30am - 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. $10 per car space. 0272 593 120. Next market Sept 23.

Petanque

Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race Electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419

Rotoehu Forest Guided Walk

Hear kakako sing in Rotoehu Ecological reserve 10am or 2pm. Meet at the junction of Rotoehu Rd & Pukehangi Rd in Pongakawa Valley. Bring food & jacket. 2 hours easy walk. Roger 07 343 9017 extn 206 or [email protected] for map & instructions.

Singles Mix & Mingle 50+

Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded singles in a relaxed atmosphere. Gayle 027 439 3267

Sunday Open Roll-Up

Tauranga Bowling Club at Domain, Cameron Rd 1pm onwards. Stay as long as you like. Play bowls or enjoy park-like facilities. Must wear flat soled shoes, bowls available. $3 club members, $5 visitors.

Tauranga Country Music Club

Senior Citizens Hall, Norris St 1pm. All welcome. Members a plate please. Practice Sept 7 7pm. Merv 571 6716

Tauranga Prayer & Healing Fest

Christian prayer for anything. Informal, relaxed, music Sept 16 at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 2-5pm. Email: [email protected]

The Kids Market

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre 9am - 1pm. Family fun day out. Great bargains, food & coffee. Free entry. www.thekidsmarket.co.nz

Theosophical Society

'Four who dared” 20 min presentation by June Vallyon, a puzzle, an award & AGM at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. June 576 6106