Your guide to what's happening in our region in this week. If you have an item for this column please email the details to news@wanganuichronicle.co.nz. Deadline is 12 noon on Wednesday.
THURSDAY
WHAT: Save The Children's open day
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: 25 Gilligan Close {off Purnell St}
DETAILS: Christmas, gifts, and much more - look for the flag outside.
WHAT: New Zealand Society of Geneologists' book fair
WHEN: Thursday, 8.30am-7pm; Friday, 8.30am-6pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm.
WHERE: St Joseph's Hall, Victoria St, Hawera
DETAILS: Proceeds go to Hawera Genealogy Society and South Taranaki District Museum Trust.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Amdram presents The Wizard of Oz
WHEN: 7.30pm, runs until October 2
WHERE: Amdram Theatre, Guyton St
DETAILS: Tickets from the Royal Wanganui Opera House, adults $25, children $10.
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders Market.
WHEN: 9am to 1pm.
WHERE: Whanganui Riverbank.
DETAILS: Food, music, clothes, crafts, and more.