Gisborne Caledonian Society (modern, sequence, ballroom and social dancing), 7.30–11pm, St Marks Church Hall, $6, 'Pirates' theme. Raffles, Monte Carlo, spot prizes, supper. All welcome.
Monday, May 23Eastland Toastmasters, 5.45–7.15pm, Arohaina Centre. Open night meeting, all guests welcome. For more confidence in public speaking.
Tuesday, May 24Fox on the run — with flowers, 7pm, St Mark's Church Hall, $15. A floral demonstration by Diana Fox and Betty Currie. Tickets on door or ph 867 6199.
ExNE (East by North East); official launch of live DVD showcasing the region's most promising artists, Smash Palace, 7pm.
Wednesday, May 25Toddler Time: stories and songs for little ones, 10–10.30am, HB Williams Memorial Library, free. A rainbow adventure with stories about colour/nga tae.
Gareth Hughes, Green MP, to speak in Gisborne on Solar Energy, 7.30pm, Upstairs Lounge, Holy Trinity Hall, Derby St.
Thursday, May 26Toy Library Open Day, 16 Fitzherbert St (old Army Hall), 3–5pm, free. Check out the games , equipment and toys available for kids.
Friday, May 27Craig Adams and the Rustlers, 7–9.30pm, The White House.
Gisborne Ukulele Underground, 7.30pm, Gisborne Bowling Club, $5 at the door. Fun with or without a uke.
Saturday, May 28St Andrew’s Car Boot Sale, 9am–12 noon in car park behind church, access off Childers Rd, $5 per car (paid on arrival, set-up 8.30am). Ph Val 868 8226. Wide variety of realistically-priced goods.
Oil Infusion workshop with tutor Heera Rigney, 11.30–12.30pm, Tairawhiti Environment Centre, $5 per person. Please register on 867 4708.
Smokefree Rockquest, East Coast regional final, War Memorial Theatre, 7pm.
Sunday, May 29Gisborne Canoe and Tramping Club walk, Otara Station, Whatatutu. An easy walk to a ridgeline, with views of Maungahaumi, Arowhana and Hikurangi. Contact Geoff ph 862 5710 or cobbunco@xtra.co.nz
