Thoughtful Thursday
Documentary film night
When: 6.30pm
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St
Details: Hip Hop-eration - Common aliments of age are no barrier for New Zealand's oldest hip-hop dance troupe. Limited door sales, $10 entry. Book at confluence.kiwi or call 06 281 3474.
Meditation
When: 6pm-7.30pm
Where: Whanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay
Details: Drop-in classes from Gen Demo from Amitabha Buddhist Centre. Suggested donation $12.
FRIDAY
Twinkle Toes at St Paul's
When: 10am-11.15am
Where: St Paul's hall, Cooks St
Details: Music for preschoolers. Gold coin entry.
Pride Community Get Together
When: 5pm to 8pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Join a friendly local gathering at Lucky.
Durie Hill Elevator and Tunnel Centenary Dinner
When: 6.30pm
Where: Red Lion Inn, 45 Anzac Pde
Details: A centennial fundraising dinner toward the upgrade of the tunnel entrance. A three-course meal and a complimentary glass of wine. Mystery auction and live music. Tickets $80pp. Book at The Red Lion Ph 06 348-4080.
Homegrown Hitmen With Andrew London and the Stable Geniuses
When: 7.30pm
Where: Whanganui Musicians' Club, 65 Drews Ave
Details: Blues, country and western swing from Kapiti's finest.
Julie Lamb Outfit Winter Tour
When: 8.30pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Bluesy, soul-infused, funky pop originals. Tickets from eventfinda.
SATURDAY
Durie Hill Elevator Centenary Celebration
When: 9am to 1pm
Where: Durie Hill Tower, Blyth St
Details: Ride the elevator and enjoy market stalls, food trucks, vintage games and art installation.
River Traders' Market
When: 8.30am-1pm
Where: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Old Fashioned Toys and Games
When: 10am to 11am
Where: Durie Hill Tower
Details: Have fun with old-fashioned toys and games organised by the Whanganui Regional Museum. Book at museum reception or on the day $2.
Whanganui Toy Library
When: 10am-noon
Where: 142 London St (next to SPCA)
Details: Let the Children Play - For anyone interested in toy libraries.
Walking tours
When: By appointment
Where: Whanganui i-Site
Details: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people. $10 per person. Book at Whanganui i-Site.
SUNDAY
Castlecliff Market
When: 11am-3pm
Where: 5 Bryce St, Castlecliff
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Mable the tram
When: 1pm-3pm
Where: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
Details: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2.
Airport control tower
When: 1pm-3pm
Where: Whanganui Airport
Details: Viewings of top floor control cab. Koha. Contact Lynn 021 055 5476.
Dancesport Wanganui
When: 7pm to 9.30pm
Where: St Andrews Hall, Bell St
Details: Dancesport Wanganui invites all dancers to its monthly social dance followed by supper. Ballroom, new vogue, Latin, social dances. Theme is masquerade. Members $5, Non-members $10. Information Kathleen 3442245 or Graeme 0274341823
MONDAY
Whanganui Film Society
When: 7pm
Where: Davis Theatre, Watt St
Details: Swiss director Petra Volpe's film about a young housewife's campaign to organise the women of her town to petition for the right to vote in 1971. See whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz
Grassroots Singers
When: 6.30pm
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
Details: We welcome new (and current) singers. Ph Mary Ann, 06 343 9981.
TUESDAY
Wanganui Rebus Club
When: 10am
Where: The Blind Foundation building, 10 Peat St
Details: Monthly meeting of non-competitive, apolitical, non-religious, active or non-active, retired, or semi-retired men and women. Ph Norma 021 659 386 or Grace 06 344 5247.
Sports Heritage Talks
When: 7pm
Where: Davis Lecture Theatre, Watt St
Details: The Mayor, Hamish McDouall on Whanganui's Iconic Sports Heritage. Gold coin koha at door.
Slimmers Support Group
Lose weight and keep it off
When: 5pm
Cost: $10 joining fee with $2 weekly. Inquiries: Ngaire, 06 347 1613.
Art classes
When: 6pm
Where: Cooks Gallery, Trafalgar Place
Details: Anyone interested in a weekly, evening drawing/painting/embroidery session call Lorraine 027 338 8606 or 344 2702.
Target shooting
When: 7pm
Where: Old RSA shooting range underneath The Barracks in St Hill St
Details: RSA Target Shooting Wanganui smallbore club welcomes new members aged 13-plus. $10 start fee. Contact Graeme Simpson on 06 343 2772 or 020 408 19670.
WEDNESDAY
Knit and yarn
When: 10am-noon.
Where: Ladies' Rest, 75 St Hill St
Details: Novice and experienced knitters welcome. Gold coin entry.
Organ Concert
When: 12.15-12.45pm
Where: Christ Church, Wicksteed St
Details: Free lunchtime concert with Rosemary Godderidge. Koha appreciated.
If you have an item for this free column, email news@whanganuichronicle.co.nz with details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, August 8 to Wednesday, August 14, is noon Tuesday, August 5.
