The Hockey Centre at Blake Park is hosting the annual Northern Region U13 Rep weekend tournament, called the Nelda Putt Tournament. There are 8 Association teams competing for this trophy. (Northland, North Harbour, Auckland, Counties, Waikato, Thames Valley, BOP and Tauranga). This takes place on both Saturday and Sunday morning.

Tauranga under 18 girls winning in Palmerston North

Saturday afternoon: Premier Mens and Women's hockey carries on with the 2nd round Women's Intercity finals. Bayleys Otumoetai will be playing in the final against Rotorua Aces and CMS Mount will be playing off against Taupo for third place.

Tauranga Liesure Marching day at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre from 10.30am till 2pm.

Global Connections Fashion and Art Show Baycourt tonight from 6.30pm till 10.30pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Arms & Militaria Show

Aug 17 9am – 4pm & 18 9am – 3pm at Greerton Hall, Tauranga. Displays & sales table of sporting & military firearms, edged weapons & accessories; military collectibles, books, medals etc. General public welcome. Adults $5 day or $7 weekend. Children free.

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Easy paddle on Kaituna River. Bevan 576 8885

Car Boot Sale

Third Sat of month at Evans Rd Church. $5/car. Bargains for all. 0211 338 986

Car Boot Sale

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

Craft Retreat

Bring your project to Tauranga Bridge Club 10am - midnight. $15. Deborah 0274 303 781 or cropnshop@slingshot.co.nz

Explore Your Career Options

With Western Bay @ Work 2013 - on now until Aug 25. Discover a myriad of career opportunities available in the agricultural sector at the Career Opportunities in Science/Making the Tertiary Transition Aug 21 at BOP Polytechnic, Bongard Centre 5.30-7pm. Aimed at Parents & Students. www.westernbayatwork.org.nz

Free Dogwalking Group

The K9 Coach & Active Dogs Ltd every 2nd/4th Sat. Check facebook.comk9activenz for locations 022 622 8470 starts Sept 14.