Wearable Arts Charity Auction
De Bier Haus Bar and Restaurant Wearable Arts Charity Auction!
6 Wearable Arts outfits and 6 canvas pictures were created by teams taking part in De Bier Haus Annual Corporate Challenge and will be auctioned off this week on Trade Me.
All money raised from the auctions is being donated to the Child Cancer Foundation.
The entries which are master pieces in their own right, can be viewed online or in the front window of the old Principals store on Devonport Road.
De Beir Haus would like to encourage businesses and corporations to bid on behalf of their staff as you are not only bidding for a Wearable Arts outfit but also a child's future cancer free!
Please remember its all for charity, Happy Bidding.
Photo Fundraiser 11 - 12th September
The Otumoetai Plunket are doing their annual fundraiser photo shoot this weekend and its a chance to get some pictures done pretty cheaply with Melany Clement Photography.
At the Otumoetai Plunket Rooms on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of September.
No sitting fee.
15 Minute sessions
Times are between 9am - 2pm Saturday and 9am - 3pm on Sunday.
For a booking please phone Corrinne on 543 0157 or see her at Monday or Thursday Playgroups or email her at
coupers@clear.net.nz Gate Pa Tennie Club
The Gate Pa Tennis Club junior season commences this Saturday (11th) at 9am
New Members are welcome.
For futher enquiries call Kathy on 542 1858
Mount Maunganui Athletic Club
Season Registration:
Tuesday 21st September (2.45 - 4.00pm) and Wednesday 22nd September (4.30pm - 6.00pm) outside Mount College Gymnasium (Macville Park Lane Entrance)
Athletics is a great affordable summer sport for children aged 5 to 14 years.
There is also a mini club which caters for children from walking to 4 years.
Club nights are every Monday.
Season starts Monday 11th October and runs until end of March.
For further information phone Kath on 575 4030
Monster Garage Sale
The Otumoetai Sports and Recreation Club (Fergusson Park Matua) is having a Monster Garage Sale on the 16th October.
They are looking for goods to sell.
If anyone has something saleable to donate please contact Carolyn on 576 1115 or 021 724 952.
All proceeds go to support administration costs for all the clubs involved, which are Scouts, Guides, Astronomy, Cricket, Soccer and Kiteboarding.
Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre
The charitable trust ARRC (Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre) needs people to help them care for fledgling birds over the busy spring period.
If anyone is interested please contact the centre's Manager Chrissy on 543 1116.
Women's Charity Golf Tournamnet
The Te Puke Kiwicoast Lions in conjunction with Women's Golf Te Puke, is holding a women's charity golf tournament on Wednesday September 22nd.
To Raise funds for the Cancer Society Lions Lodge in Hamilton.
The tournament is open to all women golfers.
Entry is open to all 18 Hole and 9 Hole Golfers.
Entry fee is 18 Holes - $25.00
9 Holes - $20.00
Lunch is included in the entry fee
Entries close Friday September 10th.
Book Sale...
The Tauranga Harbour City Lions Club is looking for good quality stock for its upcoming BOOK SALE to be held on 27/28th November at the Bethlehem Town Centre, Bethlehem Road (behind Rodney Wayne Hairdressers)
If you have any books (including Chrildren's Books), games, jigsaws, videos, DVD's or CD's you don't need anymore please phone a club member and we will arrange for collection.
No Reader's Digests Consensed Books Please
Phone Shirley - 576 6825 or Janice 544 4201.
All profits will go to the Cancer Society Lions Lodge and other local charities.
The Arthritis Annual Appeal
The Arthritis Annual Appeal this year will focus again on the difficulties that many people with arthritis are faced with everyday.
If it affected you - could you handle it?
The National Street Collection Day is on Friday the 24th September.
Arthritis New Zealand needs your help - so if you can please volunteer an hour or two of your time to assist in any way - please phone the local Arthritis Service Centre on 0800-663-463 or visit
www.arthritis.org.nz
They would love to have your support!
Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Month
September is Tauranga Volunteer Coastguard Month (TVCG)
They will be holding short sharp safe boating seminars in the Bayfair complex on Saturday's and Sunday's (expect boat show weekend 11th & 12th).
Lots of boating handouts will be available.
TVCG are also having a fantastic raffle with lots of prizes. 1st prize being a boat with only a limited number of tickets available.
The month kicks off with a photo competition with the theme being "Sun Sea and Family Fun". 2 prizes each being a family outing on TVCG's 'Tect Rescue' boat. (prize is restricted to winners immediate family only).
Photo's to be handed into Bayfair Shopping Complex Kiosk prior to 2nd September, and entrants must be available for the presentation at 1pm Sunday 5th September (Father's Day)
Conditions are displayed on the photo notice board in Bayfair Complex.
Stayed tuned into MORE FM is find out the venues that TVCG will be present.
Homes of Hope - Children's Art Exhibition
Homes of Hope are holding a Childrens' Art Exhibition of the childrens' art they have painted on 2 canvases each under the tuition of Erica Jones.
Their art work will be on display at Creative Tauranga from Tuesday the 14th September till Thursday 16th September - Closing at 5pm.
Artist Mandy Williams is also launching her children's Reward Charts at this exhibition and a percentage that are sold will go to Homes of Hope. Some of the Art works by the children will be for sale at a reasonable cost.
There is no charge for this exhibition but donations to Homes of Hope will be gratefully recieved in the work they do for abused and neglected children in our three Homes in Tauranga.
Free Group Dog Walk
Barkes Corner Vet Hospital are holding a free group dog walk on Saturday 11th September for all dogs big and small, this is a free walk - a chance to excerise your pet and meet like minded dog lovers.
Start from Barkes Corner Vet Hospital at 10.30am
Saturday 11th September.
All dogs must be on a lead.
Loads of spot prizes and giveaways.
Register at Barkes Corner Vets!
SPCA need your help
The SPCA are full capacity with dogs and they're in desperate need of blankets and/or food for the animals. Donations of blankets or food are greatly appreciated.
Donations can be dropped at 43 Alach Street, Greerton.
Tauranga City Sunrise Lions Carfair
The Sunrise Lions Club runs a weekly Carfair every Sunday between 8am and noon at 11th Avenue Carpark opposite the Mad Butcher.
For all types of vehicles - cars, station wagons, vans, 4WD, SUV, MPV, utes, campers, motorhomes, trucks, motorbikes.
Cost is a once only $30.00 with all vehicles photos and details displayed on their website.
All profits made are returned to the community.
THE 'LIVE INSPIRED' JOURNEY
Lisa Du Fall is bringing together her passion for motorsport and children to make a difference in the lives of as many people as possible. She will be flying to bottom of the South Island in November 2010 and making her way to Cape Reinga in 100 or more creative ways of transport.
The journey will raise money toward a 'dream fund' for children who are sick, disabled or have special needs. Lisa endeavours to raise $15,000 which amounts to a year’s grant for three children.
Find out more
HERE
Dollar a K - Team relay MARATHON
Team up with 3 of your friends and run or walk a 7k, 14k or 21k course in the Dollar A K Team Relay on 17th October, and organisers will donate almost half your entry to World Vision.
NZ Blood Service Needs You!
NZ Blood Service is at 154-168 Cameron Rd, Tauranga and open Monday to Wednesday 8 to 3, Thursday 10 to 6 and Friday 7:15 to 12:15. Phone 578 2194 for an appointment time.