Midwinter Christmas party: Dinner, drinks, live music of Toe Jam, auction. A fundraiser for first responders. June 21 at The Pavilion, Western Ave Ōmokoroa. www.events.humanitix.com
Grow On Katikati: Is having a midwinter soup social and annual general meeting on June 21 to celebrate its fourth birthday. Bring a vege or handful of herbs for the soup. 5.30-7.30pm at Katikati Community Centre.
Katikati volunteer expo: Meet local organisations and learn how you can be involved in helping the community. The Arts Junction on June 22, from 11am-1pm.
As part of National Volunteer Week, the Katikati volunteer expo will showcase local community organisations who are looking for helpers.
JDM and Ministock swapmeet: Clear out those spare parts, 93 Tetley Rd on June 22 from 8am.
Winter wellness and immunisations carnival: Free event, facepainting, outdoor games, workshops and music. June 23 from 11am-3pm at Katikati Memorial Hall.
Katikati Community Centre public general meeting: To share activities and plans for the upcoming year, 45 Beach Rd on June 25 at 6pm.
An American in Paris - the musical: On the big screen on June 26 from 1.30pm at the Arts Junction.
Matariki night stories: Plus viewing, depending on weather. The Arts Junction on June 27 at 5.30pm.
Matariki night stories event and possible viewing at the Arts Junction in Katikati, the night before Matariki.
Celebrating Matariki: A dawn service, kapa haka performance, a chance to set goals. Park Rd Reserve, Katikati on June 28 at 5am. Park at Katikati Primary School and catch a bus from 4.30am to the event.
Winter challenge and garden ramble: Of decorative gardens in a bag or suitcase. Free to public at Waihī Beach RSA from July 6-7, 10am-3pm. Registrations close July 1.
Hume Pack-N-Cool fun run and walk: Free entry and entertainment to participants to mark the company’s 40th anniversary on July 6.
Afternoon Tea with Jo McCarroll: An Abbeyfield Western Bay of Plenty fundraiser. McCarroll is the editor of NZ Gardener magazine. July 7 at Waihī Beach RSA from 2-5pm. Tickets from the Arts Junction or online.
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Katikati Folk Club: Even the Lost on July 12, Andrew London Duo on August 16.
