Saturday is a busy day for many people as parents drive children to sports games and families hit the town lookng for a bargain.

People are being reminded to pay attention and look out for road works happening around the city as they enjoy their weekend.

SunLive has a list of road work projects happening in and around the city today below:

Work is continuing between 18th and 19th Avenue due to the hospital development.

Tauranga City Council says work is on-going to relocate the existing bus stop from outside No.62 Grey Street to No.100.

In Pilot Bay, stormwater improvement work and installation of new pedestrian crossings continues along The Mall.

Council says there will be varying amounts of disruption and diversions for the next couple of months.

There is also a safety improvement project on SH2 between Bethlehem and Waihi Road. Lane closures and temporary road layouts may be in place.

Work is also continuing on the Tauranga Eastern Link, with all SH2 traffic now using the new section of road at Te Maunga while construction of the new southbound lanes takes place.

'Please watch for new lane layouts and allow extra time for your journey,” a council spokesperson says.
'Maintenance repairs are being carried out in this area in the evenings after 7pm. There will not be delays to motorists but please take care when driving through this area.”

Saturday 24 August

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Aquinas College: Fashion Extravaganza 2013

Aug 31 at Aquinas Events Centre 6.30pm start. Fashion by: High Street, Evolution, Blak, Smiths Sport Shoes etc. Plus Aquinas Students styling competition & musical talents. Tickets at College Office or [email protected]

Come Dancing Tonight

Sequence & old time dancing at Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Friendly atmosphere, good music & supper. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194

Ewen Gilmour & Vaughan King

Stand up comedy Aug 31 at Bureta Park. Tauriko School fundraiser. Tickets at Tauriko School Office.

Family Life - Couples Seminar

Mills Reef Winery, Moffat Rd, Bethlehem 9.30am - 5pm. A day together cost $50pp incl workbook & morning/afternoon teas. To book 0800 800 680 or www.familylife.org.nz

Forest & Bird Te Puke

Matata to Tarawera River mouth including a walk down the dunes & back to the beach, plus some lurking in the bird hide. 3 hr flat walk. Car pool $8. To book ph John 573 5350

Freestyle BMX Competition

Aug 31 at Dialled Indoor Skatepark, 6 Triton Ave, Mount inside Mount Action Centre 4pm - late. Warm up 4-5pm, competition starts 7pm. Sausage sizzle, raffle. Proceeds to Tauranga SPCA. www.bmxinc.co.nz or Dan 021 101 6594

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 [email protected]

Messianic Weekly Meetings

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

Montessori Community Picnic

Aug 31 Peace walk & free parent workshop - Steven Arnold 12-4pm at Little Sweethearts Montessori, Historic Village. www.littlesweethearts.co.nz

Oropi Playgroup Annual Quiz Night

Aug 31 at Oropi Hall 7pm. Tickets $15pp. Can book tables of 8-10. Seats limited. Cash sales of tickets on the night. Lorraine 578 4146

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Champion of Champion Fours at Mount Sports Centre 9am start. Karen 576 0443

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 Night Market

Grand opening Aug 31 – then every Saturday night 5-11pm at Elizabeth St car park. Stallholders: entry 1st Ave. Ross 022 616 7899 or email: [email protected]. Sign up now & reserve your stall site.

Tauranga Sunrise Lions Club Garage Sale

At 116a Chadwick Rd, Greerton from 8am. All sorts on sale.

The Cargo Shed

Open Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm. Coffee & a free biscuit with new products on display.

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: [email protected]

Worship Seminar

Aug 31 Rob & Lyn Packer at Lighthouse Church, 260 Welcome Bay Rd 10am - 4pm. $20 (no eftpos).