WHAT: Candidates election meeting
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Fordell Hall
DETAILS: The Whanganui electorate candidates will talk and answer questions on issues affecting rural communities - organised by the Fordell/Mangamahu Branch of Rural Women NZ.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Talk by artist Lynn Hurst with Greg Donson, Sarjeant Gallery public programmes manager
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Free admission - inquiries to 06 349 0506.
WHAT: Mitre 10 Heartland Championship rugby, Steelform Wanganui v Wairarapa Bush
WHEN: 2.30pm
WHERE: Cooks Gardens
DETAILS: Adults $10, Gold Card and students $5, under-12s free. Family passes available.
WHAT: Talk by artist Erica van Zon with Thomasin Sleigh, guest contributor to her exhibition catalogue
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Free admission - inquiries to 06 349 0506.
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders and Farmers Markets
WHEN: 8.30 am until 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Local art, crafts, plants, produce and much more.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Short trips on Whanganui's restored tram, Mable
WHEN: 1pm-3.30pm.
WHERE: The Tram Barn, 29 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: For more information, call 06 345 7034.
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am-3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St, near the Four Square Supermarket Castlecliff
DETAILS: New and secondhand goods, produce, etc, and new food stall this week.
WHAT: Yoga for Women
WHEN: 2pm-3.30pm
WHERE: Wellbeings Studio, 83 Guyton St
DETAILS: Join a yoga practice based on supporting the mind and body touching on before, during and after menstruation. $5 (girls from 12 and all women welcome).
WHAT: Vintage Car Club Daffodil Rally
WHEN: 1pm
WHERE: VCC rooms, Patapu St
DETAILS: Open to all vehicles, entry $10 per vehicle. Funds to Whanganui Cancer Society. Call Peter on 021 272 3444 for details.
MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society presents That Man from Rio
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: Members only. For more information see www.wanganuifilmsociety.org.nz
TUESDAY
WHAT: Save The Children open day
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: 25 Gilligan Close (off Purnell St)
DETAILS: A range of goods including novel tea towels and hankies, all for sale - for information call Sue 06 345 2211.
WHAT: Whanganui Science Forum monthly talk
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: Professor Michael Baker speaks on Campylobacteriosis: The long epidemic - members $4, non-members $5; supper provided.
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Cancer Society cupcake morning tea
WHEN: 10.30am-12.30pm
WHERE: 13a Cross St, Castlecliff
DETAILS: Cancer is too big an issue for anyone to tackle alone. Pop in, say hello and grab a cupcake or two and a cuppa. Gold coin donation.
WHAT: Winter Wonderfest Knit In
WHEN: 10am-12pm
WHERE: Ladys' Rest, 75 St Hill St
DETAILS: BYO knitting or crochet project, or come and learn how if you are a beginner.
WHAT: Winter Wonderfest - Rants in the Dark (kid friendly)
WHEN: 1pm-2.30 pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: Hear from Emily Writes, sleep-deprived mum of two boys, author and blogger. Tickets at RWOH - $15 low or unwaged, $20 waged, children free.