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. Deadline is 12 noon every Wednesday.
THURSDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Summer Programme
WHEN: Events most days until January 31
WHERE: Various locations
DETAILS: Details of events can be found at the i-Site, Taupo Quay.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week presents a public masterclass with Cesar Ulloa
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School, Liverpool St
DETAILS: Tickets $15 from the door.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Wanganui Dog Training Club's annual two-day agility championship
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Otamatea Reserve, Great North Road
DETAILS: The public is welcome to come and view the events.
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders' and Farmers' Markets
WHEN: 8.30am-1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Art, crafts and more
SUNDAY
WHAT: Irish band Muirsheen Durkin in concert
WHEN: 12 noon
WHERE: Grand Hotel, St Hill St
DETAILS: All your favourite Irish pub songs.
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Weeks presents In Praise of Music
WHEN: 11.30am
WHERE: School chapel, Wanganui Collegiate School, Liverpool St
DETAILS: Entry is free.
WHAT: Wanganui Dog Training Club's annual two-day agility championship
WHEN: Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Otamatea Reserve, Great North Road
DETAILS: The public is welcome to come and view the events.
WHAT: Short trips on Whanganui's restored tram, Mable
WHEN: 1pm-3.30pm
WHERE: The Tram Barn, 29 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: For information, call 06 345 7034
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am-3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods and food
MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week presents a public masterclass with Della Jones
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School, Liverpool St
DETAILS: Tickets $15 from the door.