Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines for Omokoroa No1 School's nineth annual Original Ride On Mower race Day today.

Omokoroa No1 School in Plummers Point is gearing up for the national championship series final race this afternoon.

Race-goers will be treated to an action packed event with a wide range of entertainment including the Waimarino horizontal bungee and Oceania Helicopter rides.

Race day organiser Bronwyn Carter says there is something for everyone including an outstanding racing car display featuring the 700hp Santa Sleigh from Baypark, a Corvette Stingray and a 2012 Boss Mustang.

The race day also offers traditional gala stalls such as a Farmers Market, toys and cafe food.

Gates open from 10am to 3pm. Entry is free.

Saturday 17 November

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Balmorals Marching Team

Welcome ladies to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. 20-60 age group. Anita 571 4096 a/hs or 0210 257 6094

Beauty for Ashes

Womens interdenonational seminar. Sat Nov 24 at Otumoetai Baptist, Tauranga 3.45am - 3.30pm. $15 donation. No childcare. www.beautyforashesministriesnz.org

Bonanza Book Sale

Nov 24 GBC Activities Centre cnr Oropi & Chadwick Rds 9.30am – 12pm. Second hand books, jigsaws & DVD's. Cash sales only. Proceeds to Life-Link Community Trust.

BOP Christian Singles

Born again, church going, friendship group who meet fortnightly socially. Pauline 575 5556 or bopchristiansingles@gmail.com

Car Boot Sale

At Greerton School 7 – 11.30am. Cost $5 per single site or $10 for double site. Weather permitting. All welcome. Shirley 577 1116 or 0274 146 040

Christmas Dance Party

Dec 8, Greerton Hall 7.30pm - late. $7pp. BYO drinks & nibbles. All welcome. Sonia, Supreme Dance Centre 543 2377 or 027 322 1786. Email: sonia@supremedancecentre.co.nz

Church Fair

St John's Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 8am. Crafts, baking, plants, homeware, books etc.

Harbour City Lions Booksale

Nov 24 - 25 at Bethlehem Town Centre, beside Smiths City 8am - 4pm.

Hoe Aroha Waka Ama Club

Nov 24 ‘Have-a-go Day” as part of Sport BOP's Play in the Bay water month. If you would like to have a go at Waka Ama come down & join us at pilot Bay 10am - 12pm. Gear provided, just wear suitable clothing for exercising. Haupiua Muru 021 047 7563. Weather call made on Facebook page at 8am on the day. www.facebook/hoearoha

Katikati Tramping Club

Tramp to South Hapuakohe Range. Maungakawa in the Matahuru Valley. Moderate tramp 5-6hrs. Possible car swap. 8am start. Gail 07 863 4543

Kelvin Crombie Historian Meeting

NZ launching of his book 'El Alamein, halting a possible Holocaust in the Middle East.” Nov 24 at Holy Trinity Tauranga 7pm. Supper & koha. Free admission. All welcome. dotfin45@clear.net.nz

Let's Dance Tonight

Sequence dancing at Te Puke Memorial Hall 7.30-11pm. Good music by Celeste & Simon. Great company, light supper. Members $7. Te Puke Scottish Soc. Gordon 572 0060

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438

Paengaroa Market/Breakfast

Paengaroa Community Hall. Gates open 7.30am. Breakfast from 8am. $5 car trunk, $10 car & trailer. Breakfast from $2 - $8.50.

Royal High Tea

Nov 24 held by Kiwicoast Lions Te Puke at Pioneer Room, Memorial Hall, Te Puke. Tickets $20 from Gift-rapt Te Puke. 2 sittings 10.30am & 2.30pm. Proceeds supporting our community. Also Royal Memorabilia Display & Christmas market 10am – 4pm. Wonderful goodies for sale – free entry.

Tauranga Civic Choir

Jubilee Concert, Handel's Messiah at Holy Trinity Church 7.30pm. Jenny Coventry 574 6366

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauranga Stamp Fair

Nov 24 at Methodist Church Hall, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga 9.30am start. Come & get some bargains.

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club

If you're a good swimmer but getting bored with swimming lengths, come for a free trial lesson at Synchro, Baywave first Sat each month 9-10am. Pool entry fee applies. Angela 552 5416

Tauranga Woodcrafters Guild

Every third Sat at club rooms, Yatton St, Greerton 1pm. Visitors & interested people welcome. Geoff 579 3637

Trustpower Santa Parade

Dec 1 11am. Free to enter. 4 categories: Community/non profit, education, business/commercial & sports/social clubs. $3,500 worth of cash prizes. Go to www.mountmaunganui.org.nz now for an entry form & further details. Numbers are limited so be quick!

Welcome Bay Baden Powell Centre

(Scout Hall & Guide Hall) 30 year anniversary celebrations at 39 Welcome Bay Road (cnr Hammond St & Welcome Bay Rd) 1-3.30pm. Open afternoon showcasing the users of the hall & the activities they offer. Formalities start 2pm with afternoon tea provided. All past & present hall users welcome to come along. RSVP Debbie 027 245 4939

Sunday 18 November

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Speaker: Tom Griffiths from 1st Peter 1:3-12. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618

Bay Blokart Club

Friendly club sailing at Baypark track every Sunday & race days on second Sun of month, Thursday twilight meetings now on. Racing from 6pm. Use second entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. Club 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322

Bethlehem Lions Market

Bethlehem town centre, first & third Sundays 8am - 12pm. Sites from $10. Bookings essential. For information email: bethlehemmarket@lionsclubs.org.nz

Bible Seminars

Sundays at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'Joseph - from prisoner to prince.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Czech & Slovak Club Inc

School for bilingual children with Czech/Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm. New members welcome. Facebook csclubtauranga

Learning Spiritual Laws

Sunday's at Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 10-11am. $5 donation, children free. Remember & celebrate who you are!

Maketu Community Market

Maketu Village Reserve every 3rd & 5th Sun of month 8am – 1pm. Variety of stalls including fresh veges, baking, plants, bric-a-brac, books & more. Maureen 533 2340

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun 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 mountmaunganui.org.nz

Narcotics Anonymous

Every Sunday at Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton, Tauranga (behind Tyremaster) & every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Both 7pm. 0800 628 632

Original Ride on Mower Race Day

Presented by Omokoroa No 1 School at Emeny Rd, Plummers Point 10am - 3pm. Watch the full on mower racing. Also includes bouncy castle, helicopter rides, quick fire raffles, pony rides & more. Entertainment for all the family.

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 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race Electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419

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 Prayer & Healing Fest

Christian prayer for anything. Informal, relaxed, music at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 2-5pm. Email: prayerandhealingfest@gmail.com

Tauranga Spiritual Society

Senior Citizen's Hall, 14 Norris St. Guest speaker: Debbie Nehoff, innerwise healing. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Entry $5, members $3. All welcome.

Tauranga Rudolf Steiner School Advent Fair

And open day at R364 Welcome Bay Road, Tauranga 10am – 3pm. Gold coin donation entry. Fun activities for children. Buy Christmas presents from a variety of stalls with handmade crafts & toys, produce, plants & books. Wholesome food & all day live entertainment. The open day provides the opportunity to meet teachers.

The Sociables

Males/Females 30's/40's. 022 012 0376

Monday 19 November

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50's, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri, Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds Memorial Hall, 11th Ave. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Concert

Mount Senior Citizen's, 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainer: Doug Cook, followed by afternoon tea. $3 door charge. All Rest Homes welcome.

Fitness League

Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St John's Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

How to Improve our Local Streets & Communities

How can we support connections & improve our local streets & communities? Meet for a discussion at Creative Tauranga 7.15pm. Find out more about Neighbours Day Aotearoa & Earth Hour in March 2013 & get creative about what we could all do. Gold coin donation appreciated. Refreshments provided. All welcome. RSVP Emma 578 6664 or email: emma@envirohub.org.nz

Meditation

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Nappy Lady Workshop

Papamoa Library 6.30-8.30pm. 0800 868 726 or www.TheNappyLady.co.nz

Pacific Probus Mt Maunganui

Monthly meeting 3rd Mon of month at Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Make new friends, hear interesting speakers. Diane 575 7192

Recycled Teenagers

Gentle exercise for 50's forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary's Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411

Relationships Aotearoa

Mon - Parenting Through Separation, free course for separating parents, Tga 10am - 12pm. ManMade - self esteem course for men 6.30-8.30pm. Positively Me 4 Women - self esteem course for women 12.30-2.30pm. Blended Families, course for parents in combined household 6.30-8.30pm. Tues - Parenting Through Separation 7-9pm. Positively Me for Women 12.30-2.30pm. Hot Monogamy - for people in a committed relationship – waiting list applies. ManMade 6.30-8.30pm. Parenting through Separation Katikati 9-11am. Weds - Parenting for Success, parenting your 2-12yr olds 7-9pm. Sex, Drugs & Homework, parenting your teens 6.30-8.30pm. Parenting through Separation, Papamoa 10am - 12pm. Thurs - Positively Me 4 women 6.30-8.30pm. Living without Pornography – waiting list applies. Weekend Course - Relationship Secrets, for couples, waiting list applies. 576 8392

Sequence Dance Class

Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon St John's Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1-3pm. $3pp. Gordon 573 4333

Social Sports Programme

Every Mon 9.30am - 12pm. Badminton, table tennis, carpet bowls. $5pp. A great opportunity to socialise & keep fit. Call the team to make sure what sports are on each week 0800 229 727 extn 6000

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Club night, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd. Names in by 7.15pm. New bowlers welcome. Jenny 576 3584

Taoist Tai Chi Te Puke

Te Puke Memorial Hall Mon & Tues 9.30am, Tues 5.30pm, Thurs 6pm. Joff 573 6020

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Parents, do you need a loving solution to family problems? Every Mon 7pm. 543 3194

Volunteer Western BOP

Time to spare? Be a volunteer. An hour or two, one day or more we have something for you. From administration, sport, disability support, youth mentor to fundraising. Open Mon - Thurs at office on 17th Ave. 571 3714

YMCA - ALFS

(Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Thurs 8.45-9.45am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. 578 9272

Tuesday 20 November

AAPNZ Tauranga

Meet at Up Market, Bethlehem Town Centre 5-7.15pm. Joining the Wonder Women Christmas Trail held at Bethlehem Town Centre. RSVP denise@lyon-oneale.co.nz by Nov 17.

Anxiety Support Group

Junction office, 4 Roys Rd, Greerton 1-2pm. 579 9890

Genesis - Women's Group

Every Tues during school term at Papamoa Surf Club, Papamoa Domain. 10am morning tea. This week: Food, glorious food, with Brian & Amanda Martin. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264

Greerton Community Playgroup

Every Tues at Greerton Bible Church 9am - 12pm. Cost $3, morning tea provided. Pam 578 6971

Inachord Chorus

Ladies 4 part harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.45pm. Enjoy singing & meet new friends. Shona 0272 801 004 or Sabine 577 0455 (day).

ITO Graduation

If you have recently completed a National Certificate qualification with an ITO you are invited to attend a graduation ceremony. Contact Penny Mitropoulos for info 577 7112 or penny.mitropoulos@tauranga.govt.nz

Katikati Mah Jong

Every Tues at Resource Centre, Beach Rd, Katikati 1-4pm. Encourages hard hands, restricts easy hands. 549 5954

Mount Morning Badminton

Every Tues at Mount Sports Centre, Blake Park 9am - 12pm. Social, competitive, all ages, beginners welcome. Racquets available. Visitors $5 per session, first day free. Students $2. Season closes today. Margaret 575 9792

Papamoa Support Group

Coffee & chat for people with an experience of mental illness at Papamoa Community Centre, (Papamoa Library) 15 Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 10am – 12pm. 579 9890

Remembrance Services

Nov 20 at Hillsdene Chapel, 143 13th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Nov 21 at Mount Harbour Chapel, 416 Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 7pm.

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John's Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Tues 7-9.30pm, second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716

Sit & Stay Fit

Every Tues at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 11-11.50am. Fun seated exercise, social events & occasional guest speakers. First class free. Wheel chair access. Dianne Body +Soul Fitness 576 5031

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Trust Bar, Bureta Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Central Ladies Probus

Third Tues of month at Daniels in the Park 9.45am. Visitors & new members welcome. Jean 544 6516

Tauranga Continuing Education Group

Historic Village, 17th Ave, every third Tues of month. Lectures start 10am. Charge of $3 is made to cover expenses. Please fill in a registration form at your first meeting. Speaker: Prof Bradford Morse, Dean, School of Law University of Waikato 'Indigenous rights.”

Tauranga Orchid Society

Monthly meeting at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 7.30pm. Speaker: Helen McDonald - her visit to the Eric Young Orchid Foundation in Jersey. Visitors welcome. Natalie 543 0847

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372

Tauranga Toastmasters

Tga Lyceum Club 1st Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Toastmasters Excel Club

Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. Meetings held on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. New members welcome. Tess 575 6610

Tumble Time

Free - play indoors in our fun kids playgrounds Tues 9.30am - 12pm. Cost $3.50 for first child & $2.50 for other siblings. Children must be supervised by parent or caregiver. Trampolines, moonhoppers, scooters, balls, balancing, gymnastic equipment & more. 0800 Baypark (229 727) extn 6000 or email Robyn tgaprog@clmnz.co.nz

YMCA Sit n Fit Class

Tues at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 11.30am - 12.30pm. Weds at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd 11am - 12pm. Social exercise seated to music. All welcome. 578 9272

Wednesday 21 November

Badminton Mt Maunganui

Summer social club night Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. Cost $8 per night. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary, 571 6812. Free legal assistance. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Bipolar Support Group

Junction office, 4 Roys Rd, Greerton 1-2pm. 579 9890

Fernlands Spa Water Exercise Class

Weds 10.45-11.45am. Held rain or shine, but not during school holidays. New participants planning to attend, Jennifer 571 1411

Free Parent Education

Toughlove - a loving solution to family problems. Arataki Community Centre 7pm. 543 3194

Global Hearts Exercise Group

Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by certified Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitator. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388

Golf

Give it a go Weds evenings at Te Puke Golf Club. Jenny 027 228 8336

Kayak Fishing Evening

Nov 28 at Tauranga Sport Fishing Club 7pm. Open to anyone interested. Tim Taylor 027 668 9904

Mount Healing & Spiritual Centre

Fellowship at Omanu Bowling Club, Golf Rd, Mount 7.30pnm. Guest speaker: Dr Alistair Bourne - demonstration of healing systems. Door charge $3. All welcome. Janet 027 264 0226

'Only an Orphan Girl”

Presented by Te Puke Repertory. Good old fashioned theatre with audience participation. Nov 21 – Dec 1 7.30pm. Matinee Nov 25 2.30pm. Tickets at Paper Plus Te Puke. 573 8346

Otumoetai Toy Box Toy Library

94 Bureta Rd. Open Weds 6.30-8.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30am. A number of membership options available. 576 9923 or 027 857 7452

Papamoa Book Group

Papamoa Library 10am. Topic: India. $2 donation, refreshments provided. All welcome.

Papamoa Garden Circle

Meet in Aihe & Marko Rooms, Papamoa Community Centre 11am for annual rose show & Christmas luncheon. Roses to be entered before 11am. Members a plate please. Alison 572 3601

Petanque Group

Every Weds at Kulim Park 9.30am. Friendly & informal. No fees. Tom 544 1225

Salvation Army Meeting

For all women every Weds at Salvation Army, cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave, Tauranga. 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting. This week: Visit to the Blueberry Farm. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264

Scottish Country Dancing

Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055

Table Tennis Tauranga

Memorial Hall, QEYC. Weds 12.30-3pm, 6.30-9pm. Fri 6.30-9pm. Social or competitive. All welcome. www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Caroline 543 0702

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Join the motivated & enthusiastic group every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Email: LaniDTM@kol.co.nz or 571 1545. Website: http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters Tauranga South Area

Leadership skills, speaking skills. Weds at St George's Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & Church St 7.15pm. All welcome. Alan 544 5989

Volunteer Western BOP

Need volunteers? If you are a charitable or non profit group we can help. We do initial interviews & refer suitable applicants. Become a member & receive regular consultation & newsletters. Office at 17th Ave open Mon - Thurs. 571 3714

Walking Group

Age Concern walking group meet at Sulphur Point, off Merrilies Rd 10am. All welcome. 578 2631

Welcome Bay Craft Group

Every Weds at the Lighthouse Church 1-3pm. All welcome.

Yoga

Every Weds at Otumoetai Clubrooms at Fergusson Park (end of Tilby Drive) 9.30-10.45am. Beginners welcome. Wear loose clothing & bring a mate. First lesson free, following classes $8. Email: Stella at taurangayoga@gmail.com

Thursday 22 November

Bay Salsa

Salsa on the Strand. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Thurs upstairs at Za Bar Pizzeria. No partner required. $2 entry (members free). All welcome. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Bolivia Tauranga

Every Thurs at Bridge Club, Cherrywood 12.50pm. Tuition, cards, tea/coffee. Toby 543 5358

Citizens Advice Bureau

Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 11am - 2pm. Free service for everyone. Don't know? Ask us! No appointment necessary.

Community Bible Study International

Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre until Nov 29 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth study of Isaiah. Joan 576 9065

Fitness League

Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, first class free, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170

Go4It Fundamental Skills Programme

Thurs & Sat - 2 sessions to choose from: 9.30am - 10.15pm. 10.30am - 11.15pm. Eight sessions per term - $50. Casuals $10 per session. For info 0800 Baypark (229 727) ext 6000 or email: Robyn tgaprog@clmnz.co.nz

Kickstart Soccer

Every Thurs 9-9.45am. Cost $7 per session. 0800 Baypark (229 727) extn 6000 or email Robyn tgaprog@clmnz.co.nz

Life by Design - Principle's for Living

Learn tools for everyday living; right here, right now. Understand the spiritual laws for health & wellbeing. No charge. 571 5188

Meditation Group

Listen to a recorded teaching given by Kelsang Kyobpa & discuss how to practice this teaching. The group is organised by like-minded people interested in improving their understanding & practice of meditation & Buddhism. Monthly group on Thurs (starts Nov 29) 7-8.30pm. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Diane 577 1484 dianeestellehowell@yahoo.co.nz www.meditateintauranga.org

More than Craft

Friendly creative group every Thurs. Greerton Bible Church, Chadwick Rd 9.30-11.30am. Great crafts. $3 per morning. Creche for tiny tots. Ruth 576 0955

Mums Morning Soccer

Every Thurs at TECT Arena 10am - 12pm. Cost $5 per game. Child supervision while you play for $2 per child. Interested participants can enter a full team or enter as an individual & be put into a team. Text 027 467 7051 or call TECT Arena 0800 229 727 extn 6000

Orange City Square & Round Dance Club

Thurs final club night Christmas dance. Frontiersmen's Hall 7.30pm. 543 1063

Relaxation & Support Group

For all women affected by cancer. Meet every Thurs at 56 Christopher St, Tauranga 1pm (parking at Citizens Club, 13th Ave). Gold coin donation. All welcome. Katy 571 3346 or email: katy@breastcancerbop.org.nz

Rock & Roll Social Dancers

Every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St, Tauranga 7.30-9.30pm. Entry $3pp. All welcome. Peter 544 5556

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Tauranga Library Friends

Greerton meeting, Zest Café, Chadwick Rd, Greerton 10am. Speaker: Lois Rout 'The mobile library before the bus.” $3 donation. Refreshments available. All welcome.

Tauranga Storytellers' Group

Meet last Thurs of every month. Claire 577 7220

Tennis Seniors

Over 35+ age group. Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Cameron Rd opp Court House every Thurs 9am.

Twilight Market

Every Thurs at Bethlehem Town Centre 4-8pm.

Friday 23 November

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Arataki Art Group

Every Fri at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 12pm. Potential artists welcome to drop in for cuppa & chat to see what we do during those hours.

Brookfield Primary School Summer-Fest

Twilight Gala Dec 14 in the Sydenham Botanic Park next door to Brookfield School, 20 Miller Rd 5.30-8.30pm. Great food including Hangi (limited numbers, book at school office one week prior to event or take your chances on the night), candyfloss etc. Slide, chair ‘o' plane, merry go round etc. Games, face painting, spot prizes. Raffle with $700 first prize total value. Tickets from school office or outside Brookfield New World Nov 26 - 30

Free Immigration Clinic

Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Gay/Bi Mens Support Group

Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/text Alex 027 358 5934

Motor Neurone Disease Assn

Meet last Fri of each month at St Enoch's Church, 16th Ave, Tauranga 1.30-3.30pm. Lyn 579 3575

Mums Morning Netball

Every Fri at TECT Arena 10am - 12pm. $5 per game. Child supervision provided while you play for $2 per child. Interested participants can enter a full team or enter as an individual to be put into a team. Text 027 467 7051 or call TECT Arena 0800 229 727 extn 6000

Transcendental Meditation

Group meditation every Friday at 12th Ave venue 12pm. Email Stephen: blissbiz@wave.co.nz or 544 8778 website www.blissbusiness.co.nz

White Ribbon Tug of War

And motorcycle display at Fraser Cove Shopping Centre 5.30pm. National White Ribbon motorbike riders & men's tug of war competition. Family carnival includes samba drummers, fire engine, children's activities & more. Mandy 027 234 6867