What’s on ...

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3-30 Matariki exhibition in conjunction with the Auckland Matariki Festival, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Ōrewa.

5-30 Lisa and Co Creative Life with DID exhibition, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Ōrewa.

5-30 STEAM Creations, A group exhibition using STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) as a part of the creative process. View famous artworks transformed into Lego masterpieces. Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Ōrewa.

26 The Developing Brain, with Nathan Wallis, Ōrewa North Primary School, 280 Centreway Road, Ōrewa, 7.30pm. Tickets from Eventfinda.

27 Stand Up Comedy Night, Parāoa Brewing Co, 719A Whangaparāoa Road, 7pm. Features Rhys Mathewson, Itay Dom and Ocean Denham. Tickets from Eventfinda

27 Connect for Women, Drifter Coffee, Unit 1/3 George Lowe Place, Ōrewa, 9am. A diverse and free social networking group for all women. Opportunities for social engagement, personal and professional growth and development. To register, ph Kayleen 027 647 5000 or visit www.ripple.net.nz/connect

28 Viva Las Vegas, A Night with David Pomeroy, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7.30pm-10.30pm. Entry $5pp.

29 Runaway Boys, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 7pm-10.30pm. Entry $5pp.

29 Foot Doctor Podiatry, free seminar, Red Beach Methodist Church, 76 Red Beach Road, 11am. Topics covered include insulin resistance, diabetic medication, exercise, how/what qualifies to keep the body moving, diabetic nutrition. Email the number of attendees to jess@myfootdoctor.co.nz

30 George “The Bishop” Thompson, Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Road, Whangaparāoa, 6pm-8pm. Free entry.

30 Leys Orchestra Family Concert, Ōrewa Community Centre, Ōrewa Square, Ōrewa, 2.30pm. Classical programme featuring soloist Emily Rendall. Free admission, but tickets from Eventfinda for numbers.

30 Volunteer for Nature drop in, 1.30pm-3.30pm, Whangaparāoa Library. Local conservation groups are looking for volunteers, and there’s a role to suit everyone! Find out more from Forest & Bird, Pest Free Hibiscus Coast, Restore Hibiscus & Bays, Shakespear Open Sanctuary Society and more.

30 Arkles Bay Midwinter Splash fundraiser, 10am. Dress up in fancy dress and join us to raise money for Harbour Hospice. Info, phone 09 421 9180.

31-Sept 3 Annual Members Merit Award Exhibition, Estuary Arts Centre, Western Reserve, Ōrewa.

July August

3 Force Femme Vol. 5 – Networking for Women in business, CoastLab, 20 Florence Ave, Ōrewa, from 6pm. Topic: Are you making sales weird? A conversation with Natalie Tolhopf, business mindset coach and author.

6 Drag Queen Sunday Brunch, hosted by Miss Trinity Ice, Paraoa Brewing Co, 719A Whangaparāoa Rd, doors open 11am. R18. Tickets $65 includes brunch and Drag show, from Eventfinda.

8 Whangaparāoa College presents journalist Jehan Casinader, talking about his struggle with depression, Whangaparāoa College auditorium, 6.30pm. A fresh perspective on mental health. Register interest at www.wgpcollege.school.nz

9 Hibiscus Coast Genealogy’s Who Do You Think You Are? Whangaparāoa Library, Main Street, Whangaparāoa, 10am. Discover how learning about your family history can benefit you. Plus, free genealogy search – just bring your documents. RSVP to Garry Phillips on 021 902 715 or email genealogy.training.nz@gmail.com

12 Writers’ workshop with NZ author Tessa Duder: The Fundamentals of Writing Short Stories, Whangaparāoa Library, Main St, Whangaparāoa, starts 1.30pm. All welcome.

13 Survival Gardening, with Dee Pignéguy, Whangaparāoa Library Pohutukawa room, 1pm. How to grow edible plants to survive in times of crisis. RSVP to WhangaparaoaLibraryEvents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

13 Matiu Te Huki Upward Spiral Tour, masculine/feminine interactive workshop, Hibiscus Bridge Club, 42 Ladies Mile, Manly (in Edith Hopper Park), 1pm-4pm. Tickets $30 from https://bit.ly/44xwOWm (see story p12)

18 Jordan Luck Band NZ winter tour, Paraoa Brewing Co, 719A Whangaparāoa Rd, doors open 6pm, gig starts 7.30pm. Tickets $50 from https://bit.ly/3Dkp4uC

Here’s asthma?

4:

During the past 4 weeks, how often have you used your reliever inhaler (eg. Ventolin)?

1 or 2 times per day

(also emphysema/COPD)

Asthma Nuse Educator, Sonia, is visiting Manly on once a week or less Not at all 53B Rawhiti Road, Manly Village Whangaparaoa Ph (09) 424 7708 Fax (09) 424 7427 www.unichemmanly.co.nz