What's on in Rotorua over the Christmas long weekend. Saturday, Dec 25: St John's Church is hosting a community Christmas lunch. The free meal will be held at the church on the corner of Victoria and Ranolf St. Transport is available and there will be activities for the children. Pre-register bycalling (07) 3459 973, or email: office@stjohnsrotorua.org or call in at St John's Church between 9am and 12pm. Sunday, Dec 26: Kiwi and UK drivers test their skills at the CC Tyres 2007 Ltd Superstock Shakedown Meeting. Held at the SG Equipment Paradise Valley Raceway at 105 Paradise Valley Rd, the event will run from 7pm-10.30pm. Entry fee is $10 for adults, $5 for children and $25 for a family pass. Contact Sonja Hickey on 021 703 731. Sunday, Dec 26 - Tuesday, Dec 28: The last markets for the year with lots of stalls, great adjacent parking, indoor and outdoor stalls, wide variety of goods for sales such as crafts, curiosities and collectables. The free event is held at the Rotorua Soundshell from 9am-3pm. Contact Gordon and Liz Davies on 027 516 3961. Monday, Dec 27: The Interislander Summer Festival Rotorua Races features a day of entertainment, racing, live music, competitions, and free children's entertainment. The event will be held at the Arawa Park, Rotorua Racecourse from 11am-6pm. Gates open at 9am. Admission is $10 for adults and free for under 18s. Contact Don Paterson on 021 245 3963. Monday, Dec 27 - Tuesday, Dec 28: Speedy Signs NZ Superstocks Champions is the undisputed premier event of New Zealand Speedway. Held at Equipment Paradise Valley Raceway at 105 Paradise Valley Rd from 7pm-10.30pm each day. Adults are $30, children $10, family pass is $65. Contact Sonja Hickey on 021 703 731.
