Friday, Nov 19 to Sunday, Nov 21: Trout Fishing Tournament for charity hosted by the Rotorua East Lions Club with proceeds going to the Cancer Society's Lions Lodge in Hamilton. Competitors fish during the day, returning to the Tournament Headquarters at Arawa Park Function Centre each night to weigh-in and
socialise. Prizes each night with a major prize for heaviest trout overall. Cost is $65 per adult and $30 per child. Contact Kevin Jensen at info@trouttournament.co.nz or on (027) 336 2004.
Friday, Nov 19: Enjoy live music from Bruce Macfarlane at Seismic Gastrobar. Bruce will play from 7pm to 10pm. Entry is free. For more information contact Mericia Waqanimaravu at info@seismicgastrobar.co.nz, on (07) 348 2082 or on (021) 639 668.
Friday, Nov 19: TGI (thank God it's ... ) Friday at Seismic Gastrobar runs from 5pm to 7pm weekly. Entry is free. For more information contact Mericia Waqanimaravu at info@seismicgastrobar.co.nz, on (07) 348 2082 or on (021) 639 668.
Friday, Nov 19: Whakanuia te Whānau: Celebrating our Whānau will be full of fun activities such as karaoke, zumba, toy making, kapahaka, prizes, fun competitions and more for all ages to participate. Lunch will be provided. From 10am to 2pm at the Rotorua Village Green. Entry is free. For more information contact Stephen Te Moni at stemoni@tipuora.org.nz, on (07) 348 2400 extension 205 or on (027) 205 7644.
Friday, Nov 19: St Luke's Lunchtime Concert. Maria Kapa and Evelyn Falconer, will perform solos and duets from 12.15pm to 12.45pm at St Lukes Church. Donation entry. Contact Hanno Fairburn at hanno.fairburn@yahoo.co.nz or on (07) 348 2993.
Saturday, Nov 20: Esther Melody Band are performing a full set live at Living Well Church on Biak St from 7pm to 9pm. Free entry. Contact Philip Smith at phil@spinnovations.org or on (027) 487 3696.
Saturday, Nov 20: See the Sulphur City Square Dancers give a demonstration at the Rotorua City Focus between 11am and 12.30pm. Contact Ann Sullivan at annsullivan@clear.net.nz for more details.
Saturday, Nov 20: See Jimeoin's Something Smells Funny live at the Rotorua Civic Theatre from 7.30pm. Cost is $35.70 per adult and concession's are $32.60. Contact ticketing on 0800836837 for tickets.
Saturday, Nov 20: Secondhand Kids Gear Sale fundraising for the Rotorua Parent's Centre. Sellers $20 per table - bookings essential and donations of pre-loved kids gear welcomed. 9am to 12 midday at Westbrook School Hall, Malfroy Rd. Gold coin donation entry. Contact Claire Armstrong at rotorua@parentscentre.org.nz or on (07) 345 3111 for details.
Saturday, Nov 20: The Friends of the Library Book Sale. At the old Tea Kiosk in Kuirau Park from 9am-1pm. Thousands of books at bargain prices. All proceeds to the Rotorua District Library.
Saturday, Nov 20: The Rotorua North Rotary Club Charity Flea Market. Open every Saturday next to the playground in Kuirau Park from 7am - 1.30pm. A huge range of produce, food, goods and entertainment.
Saturday, Nov 20: Rotorua's Old School Rides Club are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the international organisation with a car show. About 50 classic and retro low riding vehicles will be on display from around the country. The display will be at the Government Gardens from 12pm. For more information call Shane Harris on (027) 410 1000.
Sunday, Nov 21: A special one day market just in time for early Christmas shopping bargains at the Rotorua Soundshell from 9am to 3pm. Free entry. Contact Gordon and Liz Davies at mumdavies615@yahoo.co.nz, on (07) 332 5782 or on (027) 516 3961.
Sunday, Nov 21: Public Auction of sculptures created during the Rotorua Stone Sculpture Symposium. Art works will be available for inspection and viewing at the Youth Centre Reserve from 10am with the auction commencing at noon. Phone Trevor Nathan on (027) 782 9349 for more details.
Sunday, Nov 21: The Flying Trout Challenge day is on at Lake Okereka for the whole family. 10am to 2pm. Entry cost starting from $12. Phone Kathy Maling on (07) 345 9942 or (027) 778 2668.
Sunday, Nov 21: George Andrews - Use and Beauty: Stan Jenkins' Collection of New Zealand. Mr Andrews will take an informed stroll around the exhibition at the Rotorua Musuem from 2pm until 3pm which includes the work of key figures in New Zealand ceramics. Entry to the museum is free for Rotorua residents (with ID).
Monday, Nov 22: Gary Puckett will perform live at the Rotorua Civic Theatre from 8pm. Tickets are $79.90 per person and available from ticketing@rdc.govt.nz. Phone (0800) 836 837 for more details.
Thursday, Nov 25: Every Thursday Night is Bownus Night in Rotorua City. After 5pm, simply look for the shops with the Bows for Bownus deals and register your after purchases online with shoprotorua.co.nz to win a $500 Shopping Bownus every week - plus be in the draw to win a Mystery Trip for two somewhere on the east coast of Australia. Special conditions apply. See Bownus Night Shops for details. Contact Cath Weston at cathweston@slingshot.co.nz or phone (027) 457 8777.
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