American Football
The Rotorua based 'Mataatua Trojans' American Football Team are hosting a 7-a-side tournament on Sat 25 Sept. Come and see this exciting game live, at the sports grounds opposite Boys High by Mataatua Marae! The local side also host training every Sunday at the same venue. For more details, phone 027-774 0735
Pottery Exhibition
The Tokoroa Arts Society is holding a pottery exhibition called Creative Clay, at Rotorua Arts Village, (RAVE) 1240 Hinemaru Street
10 – 19 September from 10am – 4pm
This exciting exhibition contains a variety of unique garden sculpture, domestic ware and decorative sculpture.
Works are for sale. Free Admission
Allergy Support Group
There is an Allergy NZ Support Group meeting 10:30am-12:00pm at the Rotorua Baptist Church on Thursday the 16th of September. Anyone affected by or interested in allergies is welcome. Phone Eugene on 027 8402390 for more information, or just go along at the time.
Ngongotaha School 100th Jubilee
Ngongotaha School are holding their 100th Jubilee next year on the 16th 17th & 18th of March
Registrations are now open at the Ngongotaha school office, School Road, Ngongotaha.
Any past Students, teachers or anyone who has been involved with Ngongotaha School is welcome!
Children of the Poor
John Paul College's senior drama students present "Children of the Poor'
Nightly 7.30 in the new Edmund Rice Centre from Monday 20th September - Friday 24th September.
The play is funny, gritty, frightening, and intelligent in its observations and the five performances promise to be the same.
Its an experience that will leave you thinking, feeling and hopefully admiring the qualities of rough, physical, 'get your knees dirty' theatre.
Adult tickets $15.00 and Student tickets $10.00 can be purchased at the John Paul College Accounts Office.
Starship Spring Clean!
Clean up, clear out and sell off any unwanted goods on TradeMe in support of the kids at Starship with 'Starship Spring Clean'
It’s a win-win: while cleaning out your cupboards, you’ll also be raising money for a great cause – the major rebuild of the Level 6 Neurological and Medical Specialty Wards at
Starship Children’s Hospital. This rebuild will help improve emotional, social and survival outcomes for critically-ill and long-term patients on these wards. Each year, more than 2000 young patients are admitted to Level 6. More than 100 of those patients stay for six months or more receiving treatment and medical expertise not available in any other centre in New Zealand.
Get involved-
www.trademe.co.nz/starshipNot only can you list your own items on Trade Me, but you can also bid on amazing experiences and items donated by celebrity and corporate supporters as well as all other items listed by the general public during the month of September.
Arthritis NZ
The 2010 Arthritis Annual Appeal focuses on the difficulties that many people with arthritis are faced with everyday.
If it affected you –could you handle it?
The Appeal will run Tuesday 21st until Tuesday 28th September with the National Street Collection Day on Friday 24th September.
Arthritis New Zealand needs your help - so if you can volunteer an hour or two of your time to assist in any way – please phone your local Arthritis Service Centre on 0800-663-463 or visit
http:// www.arthritis.org.nzNeighbours in Our Community
Interested in learning more about your neighbours culture, background and journey to New Zealand?
Neighbours in Our Community, Lunchtime Series!
Be at the Rotorua Arts Village (RAVE) on the dates below, between 12.10pm- 12.50pm and listen as a migrant shares information about their country, culture and customs, and you could learn a greeting or 2 in another language!BYO lunch, refreshments provided!
Friday August 27th- MALAYSIA
Friday September 24th- GERMANY
For more information, and to register cntact Judy 350 2395
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
Trust Building For Sale
The Rotorua Girls High School Childcare Trust recently moved premises, and the Trust is now trying to sell the prefab building that they used to operate from. It is 142m2 and had a current building warrant of fitness when they moved out in March this year. Anyone who would like to look at the building can call Fleur on 362-8971 or 027-362 8971.
Rotorua's Wine Tasting Club for Singles
"Tasters" is Rotorua's Wine Tasting Club for Singles. Held at the Belgian Bar on the Second Thursday of every month. 7:30pm start, $15 per person. wine and nibbles included. enquires to belgianbar@gmail.com or phone the Belgian Bar.
Rotorua Tramping & Skiing Club
Do you want to get out more and esperience the amazing backcountry of our region?
We have a keen group of trampers who would love you to join them on one of our day walks or overnight tramps, which are organised for every weekend throughout Autumn and alternate weekends through winter.
Coastguard Education Courses
The Rotorua Lakes Coastguard are running a number of 'boating education courses' in 2010. These include 'NZ Day Skipper' for basic boating knowledge, charts, buoys etc... 'NZ Boat Master' which is more indepth...and also a 'Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification'. All courses are held in the Water Sports centre at the Lakefront. To register, or to find out more phone Graham Douglas on 348-3314 or Sue Jenkins on 348-2318.
Scottish Country Dancing Club
The Scottish Country Dancing Club opening night is Monday the 1st March
If you would like to join in and give Scottish Dancing a go or experience it, they meet 7.30pm at St Andrews Church Hall, Devon St
Tuition given
Neighbours in our community
How well do you know your neighbour? Would you be interesred in learning more about your neighbour's culture, background and journey to New Zealand?
Join us to explore a country where a guest "Neighbour" will share background information about their country, culture, customs and beliefs.
This lunch time series happens once a Friday every month.
Join in the fun on between 12.10pm and 12.50pm Fri 26 March, with the country MAURITIUS at RAVE - 1240 Hinemoa St, Rotorua
If you would like more details contact Judy 07 3502395 or Heather 07 3500533
Lake City Athletic Club
LAKE CITY ATHLETIC CLUB has a summer run/jog/walk series held every second Thursday over the same 3km or 5.4 km flat course
The next event will be held on Thursday 4th Feb (It will be held in all weather conditions)
Rego's take place at the Lake City Club rooms, Neil Hunt Park at 5.45 pm with the start at 6.15pm
Adults $5.00; Children $3.00 which includes a post race Sausage sizzle and a drink (wine/beer/soft drink)
EVERYONE WELCOME You do not need to be a member of the Lake City Athletic Club or a fast runner or walker. Since the tracks pass thermal areas of the city, children under 14 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
FOR MORE INFORMATION – phone Chris Corney (021 770366) or see the website at www.lakecity.co.nz
Girls Brigade 4th Rotorua
St Andrews 4th Rotorua Girls Brigade is held at the St Andrew Church Hall every Thursday.
5.30pm to 7pm - Juniors (5 years old to 8 years)
6.30pm to 8pm - Seniors (9years old to 12 years)
6.30pm to 8pm - Pioneers (13 years old and over)
All girls are welcome, if you would like to join come along on the night or call Ailisa Fletcher 07 347 6361
Chess Players Wanted
Are you interested in playing Chess? Local players are invited to join regular weekly games that will take place outdoors in local parks and gardens. If you would like more information please contact Shane on 027-3098 396
Twilight Croquet
The Rotorua Croquet Club invites you to enjoy a game of Twilight Croquet in the Government Gardens every Tuesday evening from 5 to 6.30. Anyone interested in learning more about croquet is most welcome to attend and have some fun. For more information please contact Coral Day on 349-3336