The annual BOP Philippine Friendship Society Christmas function is being opened to the Rotorua community for a final fundraising push, raising money for Red Cross Typhoon Haiyan appeal.
On Saturday there will be a Christmas dinner and auction night at Westbrook School. Tickets are $23 and include a three-course meal. Dinner starts at 6.30pm and the auction is due to start at 8pm.
Club founder Cherry Andrews, who is organising the fundraising efforts, said this year the club was sacrificing its traditional Christmas function to help those in the Philippines.
"We are very fortunate here," Mrs Andrews said.
"This is a small sacrifice to make. We hope the Rotorua community will help us raise more funds. This is our last event and then we will turn our support to the community."