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Embracing June
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Reach for the stars as Matariki begins
Embracing June
As the nights grow longer and the days get dimmer and darker, it is important that we stay connected to one another, our community, friends and family/whanau. Through this we can create a sense of belonging while feeling safe in the spaces offered in our Matariki through community centre complex. our eyes In the spirit of Whanaungatanga (the sharing of knowledge and the building of relationships), the Centre and Library will be celebrating our third Matariki@Onehunga Mana Onehunga festival, which is observed between 21 June and 21 July. The traditional Maori New Year is marked by the rise of Matariki, the Maori name for the Pleiades constellation. Matariki Weaving our is celebrated when the constellation is seen from Aotearoa. For Maori, it’s seen as an workforce at OCC auspicious time for family to gather and reflect on the past and future. Onehunga SCENE During Matariki@Onehunga the centre will be showcasing our local artisans by hosting the ‘Through our eyes’ art exhibition which will take place in the community All sewn up at the foyer. Artists who contribute to this exhibition will be influenced by Matariki (see page OCC 2). Manaaki Tamariki A wonderful Mother’s Day celebration took place when the OCC partnered up with the Onehunga Business Association (OBA) in May. Whanaungatanga was alive and well Weaving our stories around the OCC and Library as over 200 children and their families gathered in the community foyer to make gifts for their Mums. The event, which kicked off with an Weaving our youth entertaining storytime by Eileen from Onehunga Library, saw young and old alike through Common icing yummy cupcakes, crafting beautiful bead bracelets, adding personal touches to Ground "Best Mum" certificates and crafting heart warming cards. Over 180 Mum's entered the Social Services draw to win a Camelia Bracelet kindly donated by Onehunga Jewellers. Louise Cleland available at the who is 12 years old won the bracelet for her mum Toka… wow! Centre Briar, OBA events organiser, and Michelle, OCC coordinator were thrilled at the fabulous community turn out which exceeded both their expectations. A huge thanks to both Briar and Michelle and the volunteers who worked so hard in supporting Mother’s Day in Onehunga. Jenny McKay, Manager Onehunga Community Centre
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June 2012
Weaving talent The scene is set for a great performance back! Overdose – A Teenage Story is the 2012 Adam Performing Arts Company original musical production written and directed by Adam Procter. This is a story about a young Auckland girl who is bullied at school by her older sister Natalia. The story tells the life of Zoe and the troubles she finds herself in and we see how she resolves them. The production this year includes a great line-up of actors and dancers following some great hit songs and some awesome choreography. Tickets are on sale Monday 25 June at 9am from www.apac.co.nz for $12 General Admission, all ages. Performing on Friday 27 July at 8pm and Saturday 28 July at 2pm and 8pm, in the Pearce Street Hall, Onehunga. Doors open 30 minutes prior to performances. Book/buy your tickets quick as they will go fast! This is a must see show, that we all will be raving about afterwards. See you all there! Adam Proctor, Artistic Director, Adam Performing Arts Company