Your guide to what's happening in our region this week. If you have an item for this column please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. The deadline is noon on Wednesday.
FRIDAY
WHAT: White Ribbon March
WHEN: 12 noon
WHERE: Assemble corner St Hill St and Taupo Quay
DETAILS: All men welcome.
WHAT: Christmas at the Races
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: Hatrick Raceway, corner Guyton St and Hatrick St
DETAILS: Queries to 3456794.
WHAT: Pic Chat
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Whanganui Musicians Club, Drews Ave
DETAILS: Tickets $15, available from Sarjeant On The Quay.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Print
WHEN: All day
WHERE: 196 Somme Parade
DETAILS: A 20m-long woodcut print of the Whanganui River, made by different artists.
WHAT: Bikers' Christmas Toy Run
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: Near the PS Waimarie berth
DETAILS: More than 60 bikes on display.
WHAT: Zonta's "Say No" walk - aiming to end violence against women
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: Look for the Zonta stall at the Whanganui River Traders Market
DETAILS: A bridge walk to Dublin St bridge and back.
WHAT: Christmas at the Races
WHEN: 12.20pm
WHERE: Wanganui Racecourse, Purnell St
DETAILS: $10 entry.
WHAT: Lyric Singers concert
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: St Mary's Church
DETAILS: Tickets at the door, adults $15, children free.
WHAT: Hospice Wanganui remembrance service
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Christ Church, Wicksteed St
DETAILS: All welcome.
WHAT: Speedway meet and fireworks display
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Oceanview Speedway, Landguard Rd
DETAILS: All welcome.
SUNDAY
WHAT: The Sunday Grand Jam
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Grand Hotel, corner St Hill St and Guyton St
DETAILS: Open door acoustic night for amateur musicians.
MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society present Blancanieves
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St
DETAILS: Members only, see www.whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz for more details.
TUESDAY
WHAT: Scam Savvy - learn to protect yourself against scams
WHEN: Two sessions 10am and 1pm
WHERE: Wanganui Racecourse, Purnell St
DETAILS: Presented by BNZ staff. Entry by gold coin donation.
WHAT: Not-Quite-Live drawing
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Museum on Ridgway, Ridgway St
DETAILS: Bookings essential, call 3491110.
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: 7 Days Live
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Book at the opera house.