Monday, August 8Eastland Toastmasters , 5.45–7.15pm, Arohaina Centre. Want more confidence in public speaking? Come along to our meeting and listen.
Forest & Bird Public Talk - Peter Whitehead will talk and show photos of his recent tramp on the Overland Track in Tasmania, 7.30pm, Hearing Association Rooms, Palmerston Road.
Tuesday, August 9The Country Garden Club hosts an evening with Lynda Hallinan, Editor at large of NZ Gardener, talking on the topics of gardening, growing and preserving. 7.30pm, Waerenga a Hika Hall, $15 for non-members - includes supper, spot prizes and tastings of Lynda's preserves. All welcome, and invited to exhibit floral art with the theme 'Framed for effect' or 'Petal power'. Ph 868 4429.
Gisborne Unity Theatre all-woman production of three short plays as described under August 6 events, 7.30pm, at their black box theatre, Ormond Road, $20.
Wednesday, August 10Way to Play - Playing with a child on the Autism spectrum, 9.30am - 3.30pm, Gisborne Hospital Social Club room. Family or caregiver $50, professionals $175. To register email gisborne@autismnz.org.nz
Toddler Time - Stories and Songs for littlies, 10-10.30am, H.B. Williams Memorial Library, free.
Operation Neptune - The Royal NZ Navy marks the 75th anniversary of Operation Neptune. Evening performance for older audiences, 7pm, War Memorial Theatre. $20 from Ticketdirect or Stephen Jones Photography, with funds raised going to a local charity.
Gisborne Unity Theatre all-woman production of three short plays as described under August 6 events, 7.30pm, at their black box theatre, Ormond Road, $20.
Thursday, August 11Operation Neptune - The Royal NZ Navy marks the 75th anniversary of Operation Neptune. Evening performance for older audiences, 7pm, War Memorial Theatre. $20 from Ticketdirect or Stephen Jones Photography, with funds raised going to a local charity.
Gisborne Unity Theatre all-woman production of three short plays as described under August 6 events, 7.30pm, at their black box theatre, Ormond Road, $20.
Friday, August 12Gisborne Ballet Group Dancing Competitions, 6pm, War Memorial Theatre. Also on Saturday and Sunday. Session prices - adult $5, child $1. Concession prices - adult $20, child $5. Gisborne Unity Theatre all-woman production of three short plays as described under August 6 events, 7.30pm, at their black box theatre, Ormond Road, $20.
Saturday, August 13Gisborne Ballet Group Dancing Competitions, 8.30am, 1.30pm, 6.30pm, War Memorial Theatre. Also on Friday and Sunday. Session prices - adult $5, child $1. Concession prices - adult $20, child $5.
St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale, 9am–12 noon in car park behind church, access off Childers Rd, $5 per car (paid on arrival, set-up 8.30am). Ph Val 868 8226. Wide variety of realistically-priced goods.
Local workshop to teach pranic healing applications - easy techniques to equip you for health and life. 10am - 6pm. For details contact Faye on 027 279 7322 or email rainbows432@hotmail.com
Gisborne Unity Theatre all-woman production of three short plays as described under August 6 events. 3pm matinee performance at their black box theatre, Ormond Road, $20. Disco Daze - 1970's Disco Night, 8.30pm at The Dome, PBC, $10
Sunday, August 14Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club Town and Around - local history exploration and discovery walk, 15km of flat walking. 9am. Ph Gillian 867 4591 or grass.hopper@xtra.co.nz
Gisborne Ballet Group Dancing Competitions, 9am, 1.30pm, War Memorial Theatre. Also on Friday and Saturday. Session prices - adult $5, child $1. Concession prices - adult $20, child $5.
Local workshop to teach pranic healing applications - easy techniques to equip you for health and life. 10am - 6pm. For details contact Faye on 027 279 7322 or email rainbows432@hotmail.com
Joel Baldwin, classical guitarist plays a recital as part of the winter concert series, 2pm, Tairawhiti Museum, $5.
