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13-April 2 Magical Aotearoa exhibition. Works by students of Red Beach Studio and artists Susannah Law, Heather Owens and Kim Boyd. 5pm-7pm.
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22 Operatunity presents The Ultimate 70s Show, Centrestage Theatre, Centreway Road, Ōrewa, 11am-12.45pm. Tickets from Eventfinda.
23 Poetry in the Pub evening, Sugar Loaf, 38 Waiwera Rd, Waiwera, 7.15pm-9.15pm. Fun mix of poetry reading (yours or someone else’s), and prizes. Gold coins please to contribute to expenses. Contact Diane, 021 483 849, dianenewcombe@hotmail.com
24 Rotary Club of Whangaparāoa Charity Golf Tournament, Whangaparāoa Golf Club, starts 12.30pm. Teams of four invited to take part. Proceeds to structured literacy programme at Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa and Gulf Harbour Schools. Info: phone Dan Healey, 021 0555 220 or email healeydan56@gmail.com
25 Yoga House Outdoor Yoga class and Raffle, Arundel Reserve, 467 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Ōrewa, 9am-10am. Supporting the Red Cross flood appeal. To register or donate https://yogahouse.punchpass.com/ classes/12763373 (see story p22)
29 The Two of Us, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. Free entry.
31 Saving Hope Foundation fundraiser, Harcourts Cooper & Co, 923 Whangaparāoa Road, Whangaparāoa, 4pm-6pm. Cuddle a puppy, meet foster dogs and talk to volunteers. Coffee and ice cream, sausage sizzle, raffles, spot prizes. All welcome.
1 Free Family Movie Evening, Gulf Harbour, by the Marina, starts 3pm. Two movies – Moana for children at 3pm followed by Maverick for adults at 5pm. Free bouncy castle and face painting. Food trucks.
1 Peninsula Club Village Market Day, 441 Whangaparāoa Rd, 10am1pm. Cash only. All welcome.
1 Te Ahu a Rea/Fostering Cultural Growth gala, Ōrewa College, Riverside Rd, Ōrewa, 11am-2pm. Cultural day for the whole community. New building reveal, music, cultural performances, food and drink including hangi and cake stall. Entry through Gate 1 only. No dogs please.
1 Kiwi Express, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. $5 for non-RSA members.
1 Eco Fest event, free Auckland Transport E-bike maintenance workshop, Ōrewa (exact location given on registration), 1.30pm3.30pm. BYO e-bike if you can. Covers all you need to know about an e-bike. To register: https://coursesandevents.at.govt.nz/e-bikemaintenance-010423/begin
5 Steve Coppard, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-9pm. Free entry.
8 NZ Heavyweight Title boxing match, Long vs Leutele, Parāoa Brewing Co, Stanmore Bay, 5pm. Tickets from Eventfinda. Door sales $60, Corporate tables available.
12 Sharon Blow, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 7pm-9pm. Free entry
12 Hazards of Human Spaceflight to Mars talk, with Dr Chris Benton, Whangaparāoa Library, 10.30am-11.30am. Free of charge, but bookings essential as numbers limited. Book at http://bit.ly/428kuLj, see library front desk, or contact Chloe, ph 021 189 1890. (see story p22)
14 Shirley Bassey Tribute by Barbie Davidson, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. Entry $5 for non-RSA members, free for RSA members.
15 Boulevard Arts Fiesta, Ōrewa Boulevard, 11am-6pm. Full day of market stalls, creativity and art, food trucks, entertainment, rides and more.
15 Heartbeat, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Rd, 7pm-10.30pm. Entry $5 for non-RSA members, free for RSA members.
16 Andrew Crozier, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 4pm-7pm. Free entry.
16 EcoFête at Otanerua Reserve, 19-21 Otanerua Rd, Hatfields Beach, 10am-12pm. Part of the EcoFest.org.nz programme. Guided nature walks, learn about ecological restoration, predator control, pest plant management and composting, and meet local conservation heroes, including Hector the conservation dog. Info: https://fb.me/e/UucOOAeA
22 Laughs in the ‘Burbs’, Ōrewa Community Centre, 368 Ōrewa, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Top comedy line up, headlined by David Correos. Tickets from Eventfinda.
