Aviation enthusiasts will have the chance to see the Royal New Zealand Air Force Camp up close today with an open day at Tauranga Airport.

Around 100 RNZAR members flew into town last week for a 10-day training camp – their first training exercise out of the Ohakea base since beginning training six months ago.

Plane display at Tauranga Airport. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Squadron Leader Lyn Coromandel says the camp, run with the help of 60 support crew, aims to teach pilots about flying in unfamiliar areas.

Trainees undertook short sorties and regular flights of up to 100km around the Western Bay in the CT-4E air trainers.

People will have a chance to take a look at the action and meet the squadron at the open day today from 10.30am to 2pm.

Aircrafts on display include air trainers, Beech King Air B200 turboprop planes along with three helicopter models – the UH-1H Iroquois, A109 and NH90.

Saturday 3 August

12 Celtic Dancing Princesses

A modern take on a classic fairytale with a Celtic twist. Join the 12 sisters as they go on a journey to discover the true meaning of family. Suitable for all ages. At Baycourt Theatre 2pm & 7pm. $15 everyone. www.baycourt.co.nz or 577 7188

60s Up Social Group

Promoting enjoyment of life for the older person. First Sat of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd, Papamoa from 12pm. $2pp. Guest speaker &/or activity arranged each meeting. Bring a small plate of finger food for shared lunch. www.60supmovement.org.nz or Glen 542 2823

Alcoholics Anonymous

Women's meeting at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome.

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.

Beauty for Ashes Seminar

At Lighthouse Presbyterian Church, Welcome Bay 9.45am - 3.30pm. Door donation (no Eftpos or childcare).

Car Boot & Market Day

Held by Welcome Bay Community Centre at Welcome Bay Hall car park. Sausage sizzle, car boot & stalls 9am - 12pm. 544 9774 to book car boot/stall site or email: cwelcomebay@xtra.co.nz

Cricut Education Weekend

Held Aug 3 & 4. Learn hot to use your Cricut machine to its fullest. Flo 552 4499 or email: madgeb@xtra.co.nz

Dance Party

Ballroom, Latin & Tango Aug 10 at Te Puke Memorial Hall 7-11pm. BYO drinks & supper plate $12pp. Door sales by reservation. 542 1295 www.udance2.co.nz

Gate Pa Tennis Club

60th Reunion Oct 12. Catch up with people you have lost contact with or haven't seen for some time. A full programme of the days events available. Geoff 570 1168. Register your interest gptc.reunion60@gmail.com

Low Tide Biological Tour

Meet Aug 3 9.45am & Aug 4 10.45am at Moturiki Island steps. Sensible footwear required. Environmental Education 571 4145 or 0210 646 909

Messianic Weekly Meetings

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

Mozart's Coronation Mass

And Haydn's Nicolas mass presented by Scholars Pro Musica & consort of instruments Aug 3 7.30pm & Aug 4 2.30pm at St Peter's Anglican Church, Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui. Tickets $20 beforehand & $25 at the door.

Social Dance

Aug 10 at Greerton Hall, 1247 Cameron Rd 7.30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. All welcome. Supreme Dance Centre 543 2377 or 027 322 1786. Just come on the night.

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Taste sampling Aug 10. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

The Cargo Shed

Open Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm. $3 coffee & a free biscuit. Sit & relax then browse what's on display.

The Little Big Markets

Mount Sports Centre cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mt Maunganui 9am – 2pm. Art, craft, live music. www.thelittlebigmarkets.co.nz

The Sociables

30's/40' age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. Email: sociables@outlook.co.nz

Western Bay @ Work 2013

Starts next week. Explore your career options at the amazing array of events & activities on in the Bay. Check out www.westernbayatwork.org.nz

Western BOP Camellia Show

Art & Craft Centre, Elizabeth St West. Entry $3. Plants for sale.