Pull a beanie on and head down to Fergusson Park today to check out the annual Elements Watersports Fun Slalom Windsurf event today.

Conditions are favourable for competitors to take to the Tauranga Harbour in what is expected to be fast-paced racing.

The event is in its third year and boasts an even mix of windsurfers from across the North Island.

Racing is scheduled from 12pm-3pm with competitors facing off in a simple slalom format of across the wind drag racing in a figure-eight course.

Along with racing, information and technique sessions will also be available for those keen on dipping their toes into the sport from 10.30am to 12pm.

See what else is happening around the city below:

Sunday 29 September

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]

Argentine Tango at Imbibe

Tango upstairs at 14 Girven Rd, Mount. Social dancing from 6.45pm. No cover charge. Free demo/intro. Carl 021 280 4464 email: [email protected]

Assn of Rationalists & Humanists

BOP Branch at Alzheimer's NZ House, 116 13th Ave, Tauranga on last Sun of month 1.30-3.30pm. Paul 543 3399

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay School, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Teaching from 'Joshua” 5:1 to 6:12 (Melting hearts or celebration of God) Ps Lincoln Forlong. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'Elijah & shows God's power over Baal.” Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Beekeeping Hobbyists

Meet at 1114 Ohauiti Rd, 11.1kms up Ohauiti Rd from Palmers Garden Centre 2pm. Please bring your bee suit & afternoon tea. Gordon 027 544 2882

BOP Linux Users

Bimonthly hands on day at Arts & Crafts Centre (back room) cnr Elizabeth St & Glasgow St 9.30am – 3pm. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software. $2 door charge. All welcome. 578 6024. www.boplug.co.nz

Busking Festival

Free family fun & entertainment downtown the Mount Oct 6. Lots of performers along the street with Juniors 10.30am/open section 12.30pm. Vote for your favourite performer & go in the draw to win a $50 Mainstreet voucher! Grab the Hopper bus. mountmaunganui.org.nz

Central BOP Self Containment Day

And electrical warrants 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.

Charity Wedding Event

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

Club Mt Maunganui

Bathurst Sunday Oct 13. Members & petrolheads welcome. 575 4886

Early Music Ensemble Affetto

Tauranga Musica Concert Series. Affetos's programme is 'Venus in Venice” – music from the Courts of 17th Century Italy. At Tauranga Park Auditorium, 383 Pyes Pa Road 3pm. Price: Adult $32, Youth $10 under 19 years or free with a paying ticket holder. 577 7188 www.baycourt.co.nz

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, last sun of month 9.30- 12.30approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067

Local Sea Kayakers Beginners Paddle

Join the newbies on the Sunday paddle as part of their sea kayak sills course. 10km paddle planned by the training group in accordance with weather & tides. [email protected] or 574 7415

Maketu Rotary Club Market

3rd & 5th Sun of month at Village Green, Maketu from 8am. $10 per stall. Lyn 533 1572 or 021 882 059

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.

Petanque

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

Pet Sunday

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

Prayer & Healing Fest

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 2.30-5pm. Are you sick or in pain? Prayer changes things. Email: [email protected]

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

Rifle Range Public Open Day

Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shooting rests, ear muffs etc. Firearms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz

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 Prayer & Healing Fest

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, Memorial Park, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd, Tauranga 2.30-5pm. Prayer is available for anything in the name of Jesus Christ.

Tauranga Rainbow Social Network

For gay/lesbian/bi/transgender, intersex. 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.

Tauranga Spiritual Society

Mini expo night with 6 great guests. Crystals, readings & healings. Senior Citizen's Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm, for 7pm. Fun night for all.

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