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What's on in Whanganui this week?

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The Plumber Dan River Raft Race is on this Saturday.

The Plumber Dan River Raft Race is on this Saturday.

Your guide to what's happening in our region this week. If you have an item for this column, please email details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. The deadline is noon every Wednesday.

THURSDAY

WHAT: La Fiesta Festival: Creating a podcast; Intro to tribal bellydance; Excel in business.
WHEN: Festival runs Feb 14 to March
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WHERE: Various locations
DETAILS: www.facebook.com/LaFiestaNZ

WHAT: Operatunity concert Luck of the Irish
WHEN: 11am today
WHERE: Whanganui War Memorial Centre
DETAILS: Call 0508 266 237 toll free

WHAT: Whanganui City Guided Walking tours
WHEN: By appointment
WHERE: Depart from Whanganui i-Site
DETAILS: Cost $10 per person. Contact 06 349 3258

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FRIDAY

WHAT: Public talk on fluoride.
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Lecture Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: Professor Paul Connett author of The Case Against Fluoride. Free Entry.

WHAT: Ward Observatory
WHEN: 7.30pm.
WHERE: Cooks Gardens, access from St Hill St.
DETAILS: Entry is by donation ($2 suggested).

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WHAT: Ceroc Dancing
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Liz Frith 021 0205 4038 or see Facebook Page

WHAT: Jazz and blues cruise
WHEN: 6pm to 8pm — boarding at 5.30pm
WHERE: Waimarie berth on the river
DETAILS: Erna Ferry and the Jazz Connexion entertain on the Waimarie. Tickets $50 (includes finger food) — book at Waimarie Centre 06 347 1863.

WHAT: River Ride — Cycle the four bridges.
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: Meet at Union Boat Club, Taupo Quay
DETAILS: 50-minute ride — newcomers welcome.

SATURDAY

WHAT: Waimarino A&P Show
WHERE: Raetihi showground
DETAILS: Music, wood chopping, petting zoo, tug o' war, wild food, rides, competitions

WHAT: Whanganui River Traders and Farmers Market
WHEN: 8.30am-1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food

WHAT:Raft Race Gala
WHEN: From 11am
WHERE: Kowhai Park
DETAILS: Fundraiser for Youth with Diabetes. Food, bouncy castle, face painting and more

WHAT: Plumber Dan Raft Race
WHEN: Launch at 1pm
WHERE: Whanganui East Boat Ramp
DETAILS: Plumber Dan Ltd on Facebook

SUNDAY

WHAT: Dublin St bridge closure
WHEN: All day
WHERE: Dublin St bridge

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WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am-3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food

WHAT: Kiwi Kids Bike Race
WHEN: Registration at 12.30pm
WHERE: St Johns Hill School, 71 Parkes Ave
DETAILS: A fun series of events for all kids from 3 to 13 years

WHAT: Diabetes Support Group Picnic
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Bason Botanic Reserve
DETAILS: Shared picnic and games afternoon with a stroll about the gardens. Members of the public and new members welcome. Want to know more or need transport phone Linda 027 634 0007

WEDNESDAY

WHAT: Tennis Club Nights
WHERE: 3 Bassett St
WHEN: From 5-30pm
DETAILS: Doubles and mixed doubles for all financial club members

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