Saturday February 3 - Sunday February 4: New Zealand Bomb Competition. Tikitapu (Blue Lake).
Sunday February 4: Ngati Whakaue Whanau Day. Whakaue Marae Maketu. 10am-4pm.
Sunday February 4: Soundshell Market. 9am to 3pm. Free admission. Soundshell and Village Green, Memorial Dr.
Sunday February 4: Music at the Band Rotunda. Showcasing Simply Random & Rhinestone Mining Co. Government Gardens, 1pm to 3pm. Free
Sunday February 4: 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 4: Rotorua Farmers' Market. Te Manawa, corner of Tutanekai and Hinemoa St. 9am to 1pm. Free admission.
Sunday February 4: Three-piece indie-folk/gypsy act Cricket Farm is joined by Scotland's Esther Swift play at The Rogue Stage, Prince's Gate Boutique Hotel, 7:15–10:30pm. $20 at the door.
Sunday February 4: Tranquility Zone Guided Meditation, 10am to 11am, the Arts Village. Free, non-denominational guided meditation.
Monday February 5: Flochella. Tikitapu (Blue Lake). Tickets and information at www.grabone.co.nz.
Monday February 5: Chris Taylor is speaking on mid west America. Parksyde Travel Club. 9.30am for a cuppa before talk starts at 10am. Entry $3. Newcomers welcome.
Tuesday February 6: Kiwanis Lake Rotoma Swim. Features twenty events open to all swimmers of all ages. Entry fees: Under 16: $15.00 16-25 yrs: $45.00 over 25: $55.00. One entry fee covers multiple swims. More information at http://www.kiwanis.org.nz/dv09roto.htm
Tuesday February 6: Ngongotaha AFC 2018 Northern Regional Football League squad muster. Anyone interested in playing, coaching or supporting is encouraged to attend. Stembridge Rd. 6pm.
Wednesday February 7: Ancestry.com introductory workshops at Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa St. 10am to 11am. $5 per person. Bookings required. Visit www.rotorualibrary.govt.nz for booking.
Wednesday February 7: Launch of He Pipi Paopao - First Steps, interactive programme for under twos. 10.30am. Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa St. No booking required. Gold coin koha appreciated.
Wednesday February 7: Launch of He Pi Ka Rere - Adventurers: developmental sessions focussed on story-time, songs, instruments and crafts for under fives. 10.30am. Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa St. No booking required. Gold coin koha appreciated.
Thursday February 8:The Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology Information Day. 3pm to 6pm at the Mokoia Campus.
Thursday February 8: Cutting Edge Photography: Mark Smith talks about the art of astrophotography, aerial photography and more. 6pm. Rotorua Library Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa St. $5 per person. Bookings required. Visit www.rotorualibrary.govt.nz for booking.
Thursday February 8: 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.
Thursday February 8: Rotorua East Probus Club meet. Guest speakers will be PSPL Ambassador Sydney Shepherd, and Rotary Representative Fergus Cumming. Eastside Bowling Club, Warwick Dr. 10am.
Friday February 9: Sulphur Flats Family Ride. Get the kids together and join us for a family-friendly casual ride around Sulphur Flats.
Dress up as your favourite superhero for your chance to win spot prizes. Register on the day. Puarenga Park. 3.30pm.
