What's on in Gisborne this coming week?

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Saturday, November 24Gisborne Parkrun. A weekly 5km run or walk for all abilities. Meet at Waikanae Beach Playground for 8am start. Kid, dog and pram-friendly. See http://www.parkrun.co.nz/gisborne/

St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale. A variety of realistically-priced bargains. In the carpark behind St Andrew’s Church (access off Childers Rd), 8am-midday, $5/car, ph 868 5513.

Gisborne Card-Making & Scrapbooking. Meet like-minded people and get crafting. Emerald Hotel, 13 Gladstone Rd, 9.30am-3pm. Register, phone/text Karen 027 664 8010.

Tennis for beginners to experienced players. Ormond Tennis Club, Hill Rd, Ormond, 2-4pm, ph Geoff 862 5741 or Tania 862 5856. New members welcome.

TRAMPS. All singers, musicians and poetry readers are welcome to come along and perform. The Band Room, 200 Childers Rd, 2-4pm, $2 in the jar, ph John 868 9658.

Kings of the Gym (to Nov 30). When PE is far from PC, a hilariously funny NZ play. Gisborne Unity Theatre, 209 Ormond Rd, 4pm. Tickets: $20 from Gisborne i-Site.

Stockcar Classic and Automotive Ministock 100. All welcome. Gisborne Speedway, 357 Awapuni Rd, gates open 5pm, racing 6pm. Gate sale tickets, subject to change: $40 family (2A+3C), $15 adult, $10 senior, $7 ages 5-15.

Fun Dancing Gisborne. Modern, sequence and social ballroom. St Mark’s Hall, 776 Childers Rd, 7.30-11pm, $7 door sales, incl supper, ph Kev/Isabel 867 0074. Theme: Tropical.

Sunday, November 25Blitz Surf and Gisborne Boardriders Club competition. Surfing competition for all ages and abilities. Spectators welcome. Check location/register: see GBC Facebook page, 7am-midday, 7.30am briefing, 8am start, $20 non-members, pay at the event.

Gisborne Runners and Walkers Club. Weekly 1.5 hour walks with a cuppa and chat afterwards. 8am start. For meeting place: gisbornerunnersandwalkers@gmail.com

Bikeys Spring Fun Ride. Fun races for the whole family, or just cruise the three track options: easy to steep climbs. E-bikes welcome. Shanks Forest Park, Waingake Rd: 3km from Wharerata Rd turnoff (will be signposted), 9.30am-midday. Registration from 9.30am, start at 10am, gold coin donation towards the Sunrise Foundation. Parking on roadside or in the park. See Facebook page for cancellation info.

Wainui Beach Clean-up by Plastic Bag-Free Tairawhiti. Bring a bucket, gloves and suitable shoes. Meet in carpark at the north-end of Wairere Rd by Hamanatua Bridge, Wainui, 9.30-10.30am.

Gisborne Art Mart. Outdoor arts and crafts market with local artisans and entertainment. Marina Park Reserve, cnr Vogel St and Ormond Rd, 9.30am-2pm. If wet: postponed to the following Sunday.

Universal Energy Healing. Try a relaxing universal healing experience. Blind Foundation Rooms, 39 Grey St, 10am-2.30pm, $8 adult, $5 child. To register ph Rose 027 777 0782.

Waihua Christmas Fete. An array of artisan wares, food and beverages in a beautiful historic garden setting. Glendining Rd, Waihua, Wairoa, 10am-3pm, $10 adult, u/12s free, door sales. Proceeds to Starship Children’s Hospital.

Terrier Racing with The Topp Twins. A great family day with races, food, beverages, fancy dress and a grand auction. Proceeds to local Breast Cancer Foundation and Medical Day Unit at Gisborne Hospital. Showgrounds Park, 20 Main Rd, Makaraka, 10.30am-6.30pm, gates open at 10am, $35 adult, $5 children, u/5s free, $5 per dog: small terriers only. Tickets from the gate or Jennie ph 027 245 2667, Farmlands, Palembang, Sean Shivnan Pharmacy and Wainui Store. For details see: www.terrierfun-gisborne.co.nz

Tolaga Bay Inn Car Boot Sale. Buyers and sellers welcome. 11am, $5 per stall. Under garden bar roof if wet.

Queen Bee live. Singing your favourite 60’s hits. The White House, 69 Peel Street, 1-3pm, free entry. For lunch bookings, phone: 867 1112.

Arts on Tour NZ: Messy Magic Adventure. When cleaning a magician’s house two cleaners accidentally let the magic out of its box and everything turns topsy-turvy. A fundraiser for Te Hapori Disability Trust Gisborne. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 1.30pm. Tickets: $15+Bfee adult, $10+Bfee 16yrs/u at eventfinda.co.nz or door sales.

Historic MV Takitimu Cruise. Enjoy the sights of Poverty Bay from a fully-restored historic tug. Sailing from Pier 1 Inner Harbour, weather permitting, 2pm. Tickets, pay at the gate: $20 adult, $10 child u12. Details: Brian 027 474 9360.

Sonic Awareness Concert. A jazz, blues and funk charity concert raising funds for Gisborne Women’s Refuge, featuring John Mackill’s Jazz Collective. Gisborne Bowling Club, 15 Rawiri St, 2.30-4.30pm, $15 door sales.

Kings of the Gym, 4pm. See Saturday Nov 24 listing.

Women’s Adventure Film Tour (& Nov 30). Two nights of short films celebrating 12 fantastic women from Australia and NZ who are doing extraordinary things. Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 6.30pm start, R14. Tickets: $14 from The Aviary (cash-only) or door sales.

Arts on Tour NZ: Seven Deadly Stunts. David Ladderman and Lizzie Tollemache celebrate seven notorious stunts from carnival history. A fundraiser for Te Hapori Disability Trust Gisborne. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 7.30pm, R14, $20+Bfee at www.eventfinda.co.nz or door sales.

Monday, November 26Tony Ogle Art Exhibition. View original screen-prints. Ormond Road Cafe, 78 Ormond Rd, Mon-Sat: 6am-2pm, free entry.

Takuahiroa Collaboration (to Jan 11, 2019). An exhibition by Kaaterina and Tai Kerekere in the form of digital printed lightboxes. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, Mon, Wed-Fri 9am-5.30pm, Tues 9am-8pm and Sat 9.30am-1pm.

Gisborne Contract Bridge Club. Supervised play, new players welcome. 572 Gladstone Rd, 9.15-11.30am, $4, ph Jean 867 2383.

Social Morning Badminton. New players welcome and rackets available. Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, 9.15-11.30am, $4, ph 867 2584.

30th Gisborne International Music Competition: First Round. For ages 16-25. War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St, 10am, 2pm & 7pm, free.

Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd. New players welcome, rackets available. Junior Summer Badminton Club, 4.30-5.30pm, Year 3-9 $5/night, $40 subscription, ph 027 350 9482. Summer Badminton Club, 7-9pm, Seniors $8, Year 11-13 $6, subscription $80, ph 021 216 6700.

Eastland Toastmasters. For confidence in public speaking. Arohaina Centre, 396 Aberdeen Rd (opposite Botanical Gardens), 5.45-7pm. See our Facebook page or ph Fiona 027 275 4846.

Hibernian Club Indoor Bowls, Gisborne Intermediate Hall, 7pm, ph Arnold 868 5529.

Forest & Bird Public Meeting. All welcome to hear a talk on Myrtle rust and NZ native plants. Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 386 Palmerston Rd, 7.30pm, gold coin donation appreciated. For details: gisborne.branch@forestandbird.org.nz

Fun Dancing Gisborne. Beginners classes for modern, sequence and social ballroom dancing. St Andrew’s Hall, 176 Cobden St, 7.30-10pm, $5 including supper, ph Kev/Isabel 867 0074.

Tuesday, November 27Baby Time: for ages 0-2. Interactive play and rhymes to springboard your baby into early learning. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10am, free.

30th Gisborne International Music Competition: First Round, 10am, 2pm & 7pm. See Monday listing.

Sustainable Christmas Workshop. Redefine Christmas and change your consumption habits this holiday. Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 386 Palmerston Rd, 12.15-1pm, gold coin entry and bring your lunch. Register: 867 4708 or at tairawhitienvcentre@gmail.com

Bee Smart Gisborne. An opportunity for local beekeepers to get together and share ideas. EIT Rural Studies, 320 Stout St, 7-9pm, ph 869 0820 for details.

Plastic Bag-Free Tairawhiti Sewing Bee. Bring your sewing machine, scissors, fabric and join in the fun of making reusable fabric bags. Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 386 Palmerston Rd, 7-9pm.

Kings of the Gym, 7.30pm. See Saturday Nov 24 listing.

Wednesday, November 28Social Tennis. For beginners to experienced players. Gisborne Tennis Club, 418 Childers Rd, 9.30-11.30am, $5 including a cuppa, ph Dusk 863 0218.

30th Gisborne International Music Competition: First Round, 10am, 2pm & 7pm. See Monday listing.

Papamahi rawa matawaiaro Workshop. Make your own personal products. Tolaga Bay Fire Station, 41 Cook St, 1-6pm, ph Rawinia 021 247 1797 or rawinia@teahoturoa.org.nz

Services Pathway Information Evening. If you are preparing for a career in the NZ Police or the Services come along and hear about the recruitment process and programme. EIT, Toru Restaurant, 282 Palmerston Rd, 5.30-7pm.

Kings of the Gym, 7.30pm. See Saturday Nov 24 listing.

James Reid Live. From The Feelers playing solo and acoustic music, with special guest Brendan McCarthy from Apollo Steamtrain. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 8pm-midnight, $35+Bfee from http://www.eventfinda.co.nz or ph 0800 289 849, R18.

Thursday, November 29Donner’s Bush Micro-reserve: Tree care. Help mulch and care for recently planted rakau, 9.30am-midday. Meet: 9.15am at DoC, 63 Carnarvon St or 9.30am at Donner’s Bush, Riverside Rd, bring drink bottle and sun gear, ph Charles 027 539 6692.

Bulkfood Cooperative and Refillery: Information Sessions. Come along if you are interested in eating more local, organic, reasonably priced whole foods, minus plastic packaging. Tairawhiti Environment Centre, 386 Palmerston Rd, midday, 5.30pm and 7pm.

Twilight Badminton Doubles Tournament (to Dec 6). Bring a friend, partner or colleague for three guaranteed matches a night. No experience required and rackets provided. Badminton Centre, 134 Roebuck Rd, 6pm, $50/team. For details: Tina at cdoeastland@gmail.com or ph 027 569 6273, register at http://www.sporty.co.nz/badmintoneastland

Circle Dances of Europe: Week 3. Six-week course introducing common circle dance styles. Partners are not necessary. St Andrew’s Church Hall, 176 Cobden St, 7-9pm, $10 at the door.

Kings of the Gym, 7.30pm. See Saturday Nov 24 listing.

Mayhem and Murder (to Dec 8). A mystery with music and bad taste clothes. Musical Theatre Gisborne Clubrooms, 99 Innes St, 7.30pm. Tickets: $30 each including supper, from Stephen Jones Photography.

Gisborne Caledonian Society Dance. Modern, sequence and social dancing for beginners. St Mark's Hall, 776 Childers Rd, 7.30-9.30pm, $4. All welcome.

Friday, November 30Hawke’s Bay & Poverty Bay Summer Swimming Champs (to Dec 2). See NZ Champions and Record Holders in action. Gisborne Olympic Pool, 45 Centennial Marine Dr, 8.30-11.30am & 4-7pm, spectator pool charges apply.

The Scrabblers. A drop-in adults Scrabble morning. HB Williams Memorial Library upstairs Flexi-Space, 34 Bright St, 9am, free.

Toddler Time: for ages 2-5. Bring your children and their friends along for songs and stories. HB Williams Memorial Library, 34 Bright St, 10-10.30am, free.

30th Gisborne International Music Competition: Semi-final, War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St, 10am, 2pm & 7pm, free.

Out of the Bedroom Into the Lounge Exhibition (to Mar 24, 2019). Gisborne-born Jan Nigro’s artwork is held in trust following her death in 2012. Tairawhiti Museum, opening today: 5.30-7pm and thereafter: Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1.30-4pm, locals free, visitors $5, ph 867 3832.

Fight for Life Ed. Nine fights, three rounds per fight. Showgrounds Park Event Centre, 20 Main Rd, Makaraka, doors open 5.30pm, fights start 6.30pm, no entry after 7.30pm, $45 bleachers or various table packages, R18. Bookings: ph 06 927 7021 or info@experiencegisborne.co.nz

Women’s Adventure Film Tour. Last night of the short film tour, celebrating 12 fantastic women from Australia and NZ who are doing extraordinary things. Dome Room, PBC, 38 Childers Rd, 6.30pm start. Tickets: $14 from The Aviary (cash-only) or door sales.

Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan. Experience live country music by these Kiwi legends. RSA Gisborne, cnr Bright St & Childers Rd, 7-10pm, R18. Tickets: $20 from RSA during office hours, Wed-Fri 11am-2.30pm, ph 867 7455.

Gisborne Ukulele Underground. Uke or experience not essential. Gisborne Bowling Club, 28 Wainui Rd, 7.30pm, $5.

Kings of the Gym, 7.30pm. See Saturday Nov 24 listing.

Mayhem and Murder, 7.30pm. See Thursday listing.

Build-a-Band. Turn up and jam. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 8pm, free entry, R18.

Summer Sound Check. Hosted by Beleza Events, featuring Brutus Powers, Brazilbeat Sound System and Dizfunk. Smash Palace Bar, 24 Banks St, 10pm-2am, $5 door sales, R18.

Saturday, December 12018 Jesus Surf Classic (to Dec 2). Two-day annual surfing event hosted by Christian Surfers NZ with various divisions from ages 14 to masters. To register/find out location/volunteer services of help: 6am, $40/division, see Facebook or www.christiansurfers.org.nz

Gisborne Parkrun, 8am start. See Saturday Nov 24 listing.

Hawke’s Bay & Poverty Bay Summer Swimming Champs, 8.30-11.30am & 4-7pm. See Friday listing.

30th Gisborne International Music Competition: Concert Under the Leaves. Marina Park, midday, free.

Ormond Tennis Club, 2-4pm. See Saturday Nov 24 listing.

Sugar and Soul. Launching into the East Coast music scene with buffet dinner and dance experience. The White House, 69 Peel Street, 6.30-11.?30pm. Tickets: $50+Bfee at http://www.ventbrite.co.nz

30th Gisborne International Music Competition: Final. War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St, 7pm. Tickets: $10 adults, students free, from Steven Jones Photography, War Memorial Theatre, or http://www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Mayhem and Murder, 7.30pm. See Thursday listing.

Sunday, December 22018 Jesus Surf Classic, 6am. See Saturday Dec 1 listing.

Gisborne Runners and Walkers Club, 8am start. See Sunday Nov 25 listing.

Gisborne Harriers . Annual 21km half marathon and 10km or 5km run through the scenic Matokitoki Valley. Meet: Waiteata Park, 8 Richardson Ave, 8am-midday. Fees, pay at event: $25 21km, $15 10km, $10 5km. Register: http://www.gisborneharriers.co.nz/Matokitoki-Classic/Details

Forest & Bird Walk: Mahia Scenic Reserve. Easy or moderate walk, informative talk about ecology and pest control. Bring water, lunch and snacks. Meet: 8.30am, Fitzherbert St, opposite council building, $10 for carpooling expenses. Register: gisborne.branch@forestandbird.org.nz or ph 868 8236 evenings.

Gas Guzzler Breakfast. Everyone welcome to check out the cars on the Quay. Behind the Courthouse on Reads Quay, 8.30-11am.

Hawke’s Bay & Poverty Bay Summer Swimming Champs, 8.30-11.30am & midday-2pm. See Friday listing.

Jolly Lifestyle Market. Live music, stalls, parking in the paddock. Jolly Stockman carpark, 3 Saleyards Rd, 11am-2pm, weather permitting. Stall holder inquiries: pirihirahall@gmail.com

Gisborne Country Music Club. Singers and musicians welcome. Blind Foundation Rooms, 39 Grey St, 1-4pm, members $2, non-members $3, incl afternoon tea, ph Flo 867 7637 or flo.ross@xtra.co.nz

Historic MV Takitimu Cruise. Enjoy the sights of Poverty Bay from a fully-restored historic tug. Sailing from Pier 1 Inner Harbour, weather permitting, 2pm. Tickets, pay at the gate: $20 adult, $10 child u12. Details: Brian 027 474 9360.

The ABBA Show. Direct from Australia with live backing band, replica costumes and all the dancing an ABBA fan can handle. War Memorial Theatre, 159 Bright St, 2pm (Online: Sold out) and 7pm. Tickets: $32.50-$61.50 Stephen Jones Photography and www.ticketdirect.co.nz

The Irish Club. Join us if you possess a sense of humour and a real passion for all things Irish. The Rivers, cnr Gladstone Rd & Reads Quay, 4-6pm, for details ph Phil 867 3715.