A trio of outstanding Omanu ironmen will be chasing a win in the feature race of the sixth annual surf lifesaving Pak' n Save Omanu Classic today.

Omanu surf lifesaver Max Beattie competing for New Zealand at the Rescue 2012 world lifesaving championships in Adelaide. Photo by Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Journalism

The Omanu Classic is a fast-paced afternoon carnival with $2000 worth of prizes on offer.

It features a full range of water events, with board, ski, swim and boat events.

The surf boats will be using the racing to prepare for the next round of the national series in Whangamata on January 2, while the carnival will be ideal preparation for surf athletes getting ready for a busy January.

Racing gets underway at 12.15pm, with spectators and supporters warmly welcomed.

Sunday 30 December

Balmorals Leisure Marching Team

Welcome ladies to join this awesome sport for fun, friendship & travel. 20-30 age group. Anita 571 4096 a/hs or 0210 257 6094

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 ph 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322

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

Narcotics Anonymous

Open every Sun at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7pm. 0800 628 632

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