Rotorua event listing for this week.
If you would like a free event listing email whatson@dailypost.co.nz
Monday February 12 - Sunday February 25: The Aotearoa Cuban Festival takes place over two weeks and features free workshops and showcases. See www.nzcubanfestival.co.nz for details.
Tuesday February 13: Healthy Lifestyle Info and Tasting Event, St Chads Hall, Cnr Fenton and Devon Sts. 6.50pm to 8.15pm. Free. Text Sharon on (027) 289 8846 to register.
Wednesday February 14: Go By Bike Day Rotorua. 7am to 9am. Pit stops across Rotorua will supply riders with refreshments and spot prizes for best dressed.
Wednesday February 14: Love me, Love my bike - Go by Bike Day picnic. Register by emailing cycling@rotorualc.nz. Band Rotunda Government Gardens. 11.30am-1.30pm.
Wednesday February 14: Family history research assistance - volunteers from the Rotorua Branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists can chat with you about your family history research queries. 10am to 1pm. Heritage & Research area, Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri. No booking required.
Wednesday February 14: Rotorua SeniorNet Annual General Meeting. Regency Park. 2pm. Details at www.rotoruaseniornet.gen.nz or contact Denise on 3489924.
Thursday February 15: Rotorua branch of the New Zealand Society of Genealogists two hour workshop on how to write your family history. 6pm, ground floor meeting room at public library. Visitors welcome, donation of $5 required. Branch members free. Bring pen and paper or tablet/laptop. Bruce Ralston is the main presenter,editor of the NZ Society's magazine.
Thursday February 15: Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum (Te Amorangi). 10am to 4pm. Robinson Ave, Holdens Bay. Forestry displays, steam engines, historic Douslin House and 1920 St. plus train rides and water features. For details call Allan on (07) 345 6884.
Friday February 16- Saturday February 17: Tubby Norriss Memorial Ministocks In Paradise. Paradise Valley Raceway. 6pm. Adults $15.00, Child/Senior Gold Card $5.00, Family Pass $30.00. Door sales only
Saturday February 17: Teddy Bears Picnic. Kuirau Park. 11am-1.30am. Gold coin donation.
Saturday February 17: Banana Boat New Zealand Ocean Swim Series. Blue Lake Tikitapu. 9:30am – 3pm. More information and tickets at oceanswim.co.nz.
Saturday February 17: Rotary Charity Market at Kuirau Park, every Saturday morning, wet or fine, 7am to 2pm. Stalls selling vegetables, wide range of takeaway food, coffee, jewellery, clothing, massages, gift cards, popcorn and more. All proceeds go back into the community. Sites for stalls cost $20.
Saturday February 17: Lakeside 2018. Rotorua Lakefront. Free concert and fireworks spectacular. 7pm.
Saturday February 17: Friends of the Library sale. Kuirau Park. 9am to 1pm.
Saturday February 17: Vodafone Warriors v Melbourne Storm. 3pm. Rotorua International Stadium. Ticket information available at www.ticketmaster.co.nz.
Saturday February 17-Sunday February 18: Mataatua Kapa Haka Festival 2018. Te Teko Racecourse. 8am-8pm. More information at www.mataatuakapahaka.co.nz
Sunday February 18: Art in the Park 2018. 10am-4pm. The Arts Village, Hinemaru St.
Sunday February 18: Soundshell Market. 9am to 3pm. Free admission. Soundshell and Village Green, Memorial Dr.
Sunday February 18: Geyserland Country Music Club meeting. Bowls room next to the Blue Baths, Government Gardens. 1pm to 4.30pm. Afternoon tea supplied. Members $4, all others $5, under 13 years free. Enquiries Dallas (021)133 5482 or call (022) 363 4414.
Sunday February 18: Rotorua Settlers and Steam Museum (Te Amorangi). 10am to 4pm. Robinson Ave, Holdens Bay. Forestry displays, steam engines, historic Douslin House and 1920 St. plus train rides and water features. For details call Allan on (07) 345 6884.
Sunday February 18: Rotorua Farmer's Market. Te Manawa, corner of Tutanekai and Hinemoa St. 9am to 1pm. Free admission.