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What's On: August 31-September 6

By Anne-Marie McDonald
Reporter·Wanganui Midweek·
30 Aug, 2017 01:16 PM4 mins to read

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Kite Day returns to Springvale Park this weekend. PHOTO/FILE

Kite Day returns to Springvale Park this weekend. PHOTO/FILE

THURSDAY
WHAT: Winter Wonderfest presents beginner belly dance class
WHEN: 12.30pm
WHERE: 75 St Hill St
DETAILS: $5, wear comfortable clothes.

WHAT: Winter Wonderfest presents Songbirds and Storytellers
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Space Gallery, 64 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: $15 per person.

WHAT: Bill Massey's Tourists, written and performed by Jan Bolwell
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: War Memorial Centre, Watt St
DETAILS: Free
admission.

WHAT: Ladies' craft evening - African clay pot making
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: St James' Church, corner of Boydfield and Helmore St
DETAILS: $8 per person. To book, call Kath on 021 129 4177.

WHAT: Funk and Other Tunes - performance by UCOL music students
WHEN: 9.30pm
WHERE: Frank Bar + Eatery, Victoria Ave
DETAILS: Free entry.

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FRIDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Musicians' Club presents The Travelling Lounge Room
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Whanganui Musicians' Club, Drews Ave
DETAILS: Members $10, non-members $5.


SATURDAY
WHAT: St Peter's Church book fair
WHEN: 9am-12 noon
WHERE: St Peter's Church, Koromiko Rd
DETAILS: Books, magazines, DVDs and CDs.

WHAT: Launch of Granny Dalton & the Curious Case of the Disappearing Cornerstone book by Murray Crawford
WHEN: 10.30am
WHERE: St Peter's Church, Koromiko Rd
DETAILS: Held as part of the St Peter's Church book fair.

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WHAT: Crystal Healing workshop
WHEN: 10am-2pm
WHERE: Wisdom Is Yours, Ingestre St
DETAILS: Cost is $60, book at Wisdom Is Yours.

WHAT: Tupoho Trust and Te Oranganui presents the Housing Roadshow
WHEN: 10am-2.30pm
WHERE: 97 Bell St
DETAILS: All welcome to a discussion around housing and housing needs.

WHAT: Wanganui Harriers present the Virginia Lake relay
WHEN: 1.30pm
WHERE: Winter Gardens, Virginia Lake
DETAILS: For more information, contact Georgia on 027 846 6061.

WHAT: Chamber Music Wanganui presents Eight Cellos in Concert
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: Prince Edward Auditorium, Wanganui Collegiate School
DETAILS: Tickets available at the door, adults $25.

WHAT: Gold Medal Famous plus Killing Bear
WHEN: 10pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar, Wilson St
DETAILS: $10 at the door.

WHAT: Whanganui River Traders and Farmers Markets
WHEN: 8.30am until 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Local art, crafts, plants, produce and much more.

WHAT: Poultry Club meeting
WHEN: 12 noon
WHERE: Mathieson St hall
DETAILS: $2 per person, for queries call 3458718.


SUNDAY
WHAT: Kite Festival
WHEN: 10am-3pm
WHERE: Springvale Park
DETAILS: All welcome, free entry.

WHAT: Te Awa String Ensemble in concert
WHEN: 4.30pm
WHERE: Sarjeant On The Quay, Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Tickets from Sarjeant on the Quay, adults $12.

WHAT: Dancesport Wanganui's social dance
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: St Andrew's Hall, Bell St
DETAILS: Members $5, non-members $10.

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WHAT: Merchant Navy Day service
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Queens Park cenotaph
DETAILS: All welcome.

WHAT: Progress Castlecliff AGM
WHEN: 1pm
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Rangiora St
DETAILS: Meeting to discuss the future activities of Progess Castlecliff.

WHAT: Short trips on Whanganui's restored tram, Mable
WHEN: 1pm-3.30pm.
WHERE: The Tram Barn, 29 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: For more information, call 06 345 7034.

WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am-3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St, near the Four Square Supermarket Castlecliff
DETAILS: New and secondhand goods, produce and food.


MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society presents On My Way
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St.
DETAILS: Members only. For more information see www.wanganuifilmsociety.org.nz.


WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Introduction to Restorative Practices workshop
WHEN: All day; starts 8.30am
WHERE: Confluence, 15 Watt St
DETAILS: Cost $115, to book phone 06 343 3648.

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WHAT: Mitre 10 Mega Ladies' Night
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Mitre 10 Mega, off Liffiton St
DETAILS: Entry by donation with proceeds going to Hospice Whanganui.

WHAT: A Festival of Russian Ballet
WHEN: 8pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House, St Hill St
DETAILS: Tickets from the opera house, prices start at $65 for an adult.

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