Good morning SunLive readers,

What a crazy night, and the weather is expected to continue this morning.

Emirates Team New Zealand is on match point in the 2013 America's Cup race.

MetService is forecasting thundery morning rain, then fine spells and northerly winds.

Today's high is 19 degrees with an overnight low of 11degrees.

A severe weather watch is in places for the Bay of Plenty along with Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Waikato, Waitomo, Taumarunui, Taihape and Rotorua.

It's a good thing we are most likely going to be snuggled up on the couch watching the America's Cup.

Keen yachtsmen and women and America's Cup supporters are expected to file into the Tauranga Yacht and Power Boat Club this morning to watch Emirates Team New Zealand race against the Oracle boat.

The team is still on match point after yesterday's race running out of time and a second seeing Oracle cross the finish line first.

Members of the yacht club will also be hosting an Opening Day function today starting from 9.30am.

Sunday 22 September

Annual Favourite Hymn Sing-along

At Salvation Army Citadel cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd 2pm. Featuring the award winning Bethlehem College Animoso Choir. An offering will be taken for the working of the NZ Bible Soc.

Are You Happy?

Find out how Nichiren Buddhism can help us attain indestructible happiness. Every Sun, except first Sunday of month at Otumoetai Plunket Rooms, 59 Otumoetai Rd 2.15-3.30pm. www.sgi.org or email: [email protected]

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Waingaro Landing in the Raglan Harbour (20-25km). Bevan 576 8885

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Worship, praise, communion & expository Bible teaching from the book of 'Joshua” 3:1-4 by Ps Lincoln Forlong. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz

Central BOP Self Containment Day

And electrical warrants Sept 29 at the VTNZ Maleme St, Greerton 9am – 1pm. To arrange an appointment please supply your NZMCA Number, vehicle registration & contact number. NB Chrome hub caps can be left on. This service is free to NZMCA members. Bruce 544 1303 or 027 687 1377. Electrical warrants incur a charge – inspector Ross Lockyer.

Bible Seminars

Sundays at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'The Trinity - is it a Bible teaching?” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Charity Wedding Event

Sept 29 – High tea, bridal show, charity auction, Gatsby dress up at Trinity Wharf Hotel, 51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga 2pm onwards. $55 per ticket [email protected]

Katikati Tramping Club

Wainora Kauri. Kaueranga Valley 8am start. 6 hours, moderate. Brett 027 863 6602

PacknBoots Tramping Group

All trampers welcome. www.sportsground.co.nz/packnboots for program, tramp grading. Eveie 542 1199 or [email protected] Shoestrings walking group alternate Sat mornings for new trampers.

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

At Southern edge of the Plaza car park adjacent to Gravatt Rd 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 542 2559 a/hs

Performing Arts Concert

Katikati Memorial Hall 2pm. Children & adults performing. Spot prizes. Tickets $5 at door. 577 1753 or 027 274 8753 www.christinaproductions.co.nz

Petanque

Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768

Pet Sunday

Sept 29 at St Mary's Anglican Church, Girven Rd, Bayfair 10am. All pets & owners welcome. Bring your animals for a blessing. 575 9945

Prestige Singles

Change of venue. 50+ Coffee afternoon at Nautilus Cafe & Restaurant, Cross Rd 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

Sunday Bible Study

At 10am. Fellowship/tea 10.45am, Sunday worship 11am. 1st & 3rd Sun evening singing 6pm. Tauranga Church of Christ, 1400 Cameron Rd, Greerton. 541 0388

Tauranga Rainbow Social Network

For gay/lesbian/bi/transgender. Meet 2nd Sun of month at 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Tauriko School Spring Gala

Sept 29 at Tauriko School, 768 SH 29, RD1, Tauranga 10am - 2pm. Live entertainment, gumboot throw, lucky dips, bouncy castle, paint ball, candy floss, cake stall & more.

Wai/BOP Bisexual Women's Group

For support & social activities. Women only, transwomen welcome. Meet 4th Sun of month 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Yakity Yak Kayak Club

Whangamata & the hidden lagoon. Join Estelle to explore Whangamata. 574 7415 or [email protected]