Your guide to what's happening in our region 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.
FRIDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week - masterclass with Cesar Ulloa
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School, Grey St
DETAILS: $15 at the door or book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders Market
WHEN: 9am-1pm
WHERE: Whanganui downtown riverbank
DETAILS: Up to 100 stalls with a variety of produce.
WHAT: Whanganui guided walking tours
WHEN: 10am and 2pm, Saturday and Sunday
WHERE: Leaving from the i-Site
DETAILS: $10 per person, book by calling 3493258.
WHAT: Coffee and a Card - card-making workshop
WHEN: 10am
WHERE: Springvale Cafe, Devon Rd
DETAILS: Cash only on the day, $15 per person.
WHAT: Concert by singer and guitarist Anita Althaus
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: To be confirmed
DETAILS: For more details, call Carla on 027-42 74 117.
SUNDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week - In Praise of Music
WHEN: 11.30am
WHERE: Wanganui Collegiate School chapel, Liverpool St
DETAILS: Chapel service featuring students from the Whanganui Opera School.
WHAT: Whanganui Eckankar Worship Service WHEN: 2-3pm
WHERE: Conference Room, Community House, 60 Ridgway St
DETAILS: "HU - The Most Beautiful Prayer", a discussion on the ancient chant of HU.
WHAT: Castlecliff Market
WHEN: Noon-4pm
WHERE: Bryce St, Castlecliff
DETAILS: Variety of stalls
MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week - masterclass with Della Jones
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School, Grey St
DETAILS: $15 at the door or book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House
TUESDAY
What: Widows Christian Fellowship meeting for coffee, friendship and support
When: Every Tuesday afternoon
Where: Prior notice will be given of different meeting places
Ddetails: For more information contact Kay 027 694 7952 or kaywozhere@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Paper re-purposing workshop for families
WHEN: 1.30pm
WHERE: Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre, Maria Place extension
DETAILS: Entry by gold coin donation.
WHAT: Whanganui Opera Week - Dining With Opera
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Element Cafe and Restaurant, Big Orange and Red Lion Inn
DETAILS: Bookings essential, book at the respective venues.