THURSDAY
● WAIMARIE PADDLE STEAMER
What: Two-hour cruises.
When: 11am - also on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Boarding 10.30am at Hatrick Wharf.
Details: Adults $40 (locals), $45 (visitors), children $15 - book at Waimarie Museum, i-Site or online.
● POTTERY CLASS
What: Pottery with tutors Lindsay and Sonia Hopping.
When: 6.30pm to 9pm.
Where: Marton Arts & Crafts, corner of Signal and Grey Sts.
Details: Call 06 327 4215 to register or see Facebook.
● DVD EVENING
What: The Ultimate Legacy. Following his experiences in two previous movies, Jason Stevens' life carries on. Having dealt with the tragedies and perils of his own family, he now tries to help a friend on a similar journey.
When: Thursday, November 8, 6.30pm. Koha.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Details: To register call Pam on 345 5047 ext 3, or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
● OPERA HOUSE CONCERT
What: Operatunity presents Divas and Divos, looking at the lives and music of great singers, including Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas, Pavarotti, Caruso and Mario Lanza.
When: 11am.
Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House.
Details: Tickets $3.5
FRIDAY
● REGENER8
What: Described as Kindergarten for grownups, Regener8 uses gentle arts processes to explore and deepen the transitions in our lives. Allowing us to celebrate the journey we have been on and position us to enjoy the next stage. A series of three workshops where participants may use arts resources to find clarity around where they are in their lives and open up creative ways forward. Come and have a play with your inner child.
When: Starting Friday, November 9, 10am.
Where: Harekeke Room, Sustainable Whanganui.
Details: email Deirdra Deirdra@xtra.co.nz
● PIANO CONCERT
What: Michael Houstoun programme centred on the four Chopin Ballades.
When: 7.30pm.
Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House.
Details: Adult $35 Senior $32 CMW Subscriber $20 School Student $5.
SATURDAY
● RIVER TRADERS MARKET
What: Goods, produce, food.
When: 8.30am to 1pm
Where: Downtown Whanganui riverbank.
● GARAGE SALE
What: Turakina Beach Community Giant Garage Sale. Household Items, clothing, food, whitebait fritters, bargains etc.
When: Saturday, November 10, 9am-2pm.
Where: Koitiata Hall.
● A & P SHOW
What: Whanganui A & P Show
When: 10am.
Where: Racecourse, Purnell St.
Details: Horse events, food - free admission.
● POULTRY CLUB
What: Cuppa and sales table midday-12.30pm, followed by an interesting poultry talk and discussion lead by Ian Selby (Taranaki). All welcome, including beginners.
When: Saturday, November 10.
Where: Mathieson Street Hall. $2 door charge.
SUNDAY
● ARMISTICE DAY SERVICES
Where: Whanganui Cenotaph, Queen's Park.
When: 11am.
Details: Lunch at Club Metro from 11.30am.
What: Morning tea, blessing and service.
When: Morning tea at 10am; Blessing at St Mary's Church at 10.45am; service at 11am.
Where: Upokongaro School (tea) and St Mary's Church, Upokongaro.
What: Armistice service
When: 11am
Where: Westmere Church, Whanganui
What: Armistice service
When: 11am
Where: Cenotaphs in Hunterville, Raetihi and Marton.
What: Armistice service
When: 10am
Where: St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Turakina.
● A & P SHOW
What: Whanganui A & P Show
When: 10am.
Where: Racecourse, Purnell St.
Details: Horse events, food - free admission.
● WALK 2 D'FEET MND
What: Annual motor neurone disease walk - 5km around the bridges
When: 10.30am.
Where: Start at Visitor Centre, 31 Taupo Quay.
Details: Lana Hook 027 427 9072
● CASTLECLIFF MARKET
What: Goods, produce and food.
When: 11am to 3pm.
Where: 5 Bryce St, Castlecliff.
● IRISH MUSIC
What: Irish Band Muirsheen Durkin.
When: Sunday, Novemebr 11, midday-1.30pm.
Where: Grand Hotel.
● CASTLECLIFF KORERO
What: People who signed the petition on speed at beach reserve sand dunes are welcome to a hui. Speak to what you want, respectfully and safely.
When: Sunday, November 11, 2pm.
Where: Castlecliff School.
Details: Ruth Tidemann, 022 6020095.
MONDAY
● PAINTING FOR BEGINNERS
What: Painting with Tutor Richard Cotgrove
When: 1pm-3pm.
Where: Marton Arts & Crafts, corner of Signal and Grey Sts
Details: $55 per term - call 06 327 4215 to register or see Facebook.
● GRASSROOTS SINGERS
What: Choir singing - all welcome
When: 6.30pm.
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff beach.
Details: Information - Mary Ann 022 656 1949.
● NZ SOCIETY of GENEALOGISTS
What: Whanganui branch - members' stories of family members involved in WW1 on active service or the home front. When: Monday, November 12, 6.30pm.
Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library.
Details: Includes a display of WW1 memorabilia; individual research available from 5pm before meeting.
TUESDAY
● RIVERBOAT CRUISES
What: Cruises on the Wairua
When: 11am.
Where: Opposite Moutoa Gardens.
Details: Tickets at Whanganui i-Site or point of departure.
● ART JOURNALLING
What: Learn techniques for art journals
When: 5.30pm-7.30pm.
Where: Leftbank Art Supplies, 19 Taupo Quay.
Details: Information - email handmethatpencil@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
● GREYHOUNDS
What: Greyhound racing
When: 1 noon.
Where: Hatrick Raceway.
Details: Free entry, bar, TAB and restaurant.
● TENNIS
What: Free one-hour tennis lessons for senior non-club members
When: 5.45pm on all Wednesdays in November.
Where: Whanganui Tennis Club, 3 Bassett St.
● WANGANUI CAMERA CLUB
When: Shutterbugs at 6.45pm; meeting at 7.30pm.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville (old Bowling Clubrooms).
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