■ ART FIX
What: Join Sarjeant Gallery assistant curator Jessica Kidd on a visit behind the scenes and through the Sarjeant's collection store. Please note this event includes stair access.
When: Thursday, August 12, 2pm-3pm.
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupō Quay.
Details: Free. Enquiries phone 06 349 0506.
■ NZ MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL NATIONAL TOUR
What: High octane sports and topical environmental and mountain culture films; fundraiser for Land Search and Rescue Whanganui (LandSAR).
When: Thursday, August 12, 7pm: Kiwi Made selection. Thursday, August 26, 7pm: Award winning selection. Doors open at 6.30pm and the films start at 7pm.
Where: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St.
Tickets: General admission $20, concession (Gold Card and youth) $15, festival pass to both sessions $34 or $25.50 concession. Book online at www.trybooking.com.
■ CONTEMPLATING JESUS OF NAZARETH; ENCOUNTERING THE RISEN CHRIST
What: The day's input is in two parts… because the most important part is what goes on between individuals and the Holy Spirit, when there is no talking. With Emeritus Bishop Peter Cullinane.
When: Saturday, August 14, 10am-3pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: $20/koha. Please bring your lunch. To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
■ NZ CHORAL FEDERATION - BIG SING CADENZA
What: Gala concert featuring lower North Island secondary school choirs and a massed choir performance.
When: Saturday, August 14, 7pm.
Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House.
Details: Tickets - adults $22, seniors & NZCF members $16.50, students $6.
■ CASTLECLIFF COAST CARE COMMUNITY PLANTING DAY
What: We'll spend about two hours working together planting on the rear dunes, followed by lunch.
When: Sunday, August 15, 10.30am.
Where: Castlecliff Beach - meet at Duncan Pavilion, Rangiora St.
Details: Remember to dress for the weather, jacket, hat and strong shoes, bring a spade. Contact Graham for information, 027 222 8378.
■ POULTRY CLUB
What: Poultry Club resumes this month.
When: Sunday, August 15, Noon-1pm cuppa and sale birds, 1pm-2pm member introductions and poultry gear demo.
Where: Mathieson St Hall.
Details: All welcome, including beginners. $2 door charge for expenses; children free.
■WANGANUI MUSIC SOCIETY
What: Wanganui Music Society vocal & instrumental recital.
When: Sunday, August 15, 2pm.
Where: St Paul's Hall, Cooks St, Whanganui.
Details: Afternoon tea to follow, all welcome. $5 entry at the door for non-members.
■ COMMUNITY LITURGY
What: Winters of Our Lives.
When: Sunday, August 15, 4pm-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: Contact Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
■ TROY KINGI WITH DELANEY DAVIDSON
What: Troy Kingi's fifth instalment 'Black Sea Golden Ladder', in his 10 10 10 Series (10 albums in 10 years in 10 genres).
When: Sunday, August 15, doors open 7pm.
Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House.
Details: Tickets gold $62.50, silver $51.90.
■ WHANGANUI FILM SOCIETY
What: The Whanganui Film Society is screening ''The Song Keepers''.
When: Monday, August 16 at 7pm.
Where: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt Street.
Details: Free for members. Public admission by donation (suggested $10)
■ CONCERT: SERGE LE GOUEFF - SAX LIFE
What: Currently resident in Australia, French musician Serge "Pépé" Le Goueff has performed extensively internationally. Described as a multi-instrumentalist, educator and performer, he will present a jazz musical theatre show that takes you on a trip through the ages, sprinkled with comedy, songs, and stories, including the music of Bach, Glen Miller, Charlie Parker, Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie and Dire Straits.
When: Tuesday, August 17, 5.30pm.
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupō Quay.
Details: Tickets $25; Gallery Friends, Stars & Musicians Club members $20. Purchase from shop.sarjeant.org.nz, at the Sarjeant or by calling 06 349 0506. Strictly limited ticket numbers.
■ TUI MOTU GROUP
When: Wednesday, August 18, 4.30pm-5.45pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.
Details: To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
■ GONVILLE-CASTLECLIFF BOWLING CLUB LUNCHEON
What: Includes one free drink, soup, savouries and slice. Speaker Sandra Terewi, of CLAW, on wills and power of attorney.
When: Thursday, August 19, 11am.
Where: 15 Caius Ave.
Details: Cost $10. Contact goncliffbc@gmail.com or phone Beti 344 4998 or 021 119 1439.
■ WHANGANUI HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CONCERT
When: Thursday, August 19, 7pm.
Where: Royal Whanganui Opera House.
Details: Adult $12, student 3-18 years $10.
■ DIRECT HIT
What: What happens backstage when egos clash, old rivalries re-surface and resentments flare?
When: Thursday-Saturday, August 19-21, 7.30pm; Sunday, August 22, 2pm; Wednesday-Friday, August 25-27, 7.30pm.
Where: Repertory Theatre, Ridgway St.
Details: Adult $27, under-18 $10. Tickets from Royal Whanganui Opera House.
■ WRITE FOR PEACE
What: A poetry studio facilitated by Sr Anne Powell rc. Opportunity for writing exercises, reading and reflection in harmony with the UN theme for 2021 – Peace and Trust. "Poetry can be an active voice for peace in the world."
When: Saturday, August 28, 10am-3.30pm.
Details: Cost $20. To register please call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
■ COMMUNICATION FOR CONNECTION
What: What better investment than time investing in yourself? From the tools and principles of Compassionate Communication (NVC), you will receive essential life skills for greater harmony and power in your life.
When: August 28-29.
Where: Central Whanganui.
Details: Two-day workshop. Contact Filipa Hope filipahope@gmail.com for more details.
■ KICK THE SUGAR HABIT
What: Hear Gary Hayman's story with Allergy ADHD Wanganui.
When: Saturday, September 4, 2pm or 7.30pm.
Where: Christ Church lounge, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Everyone welcome. Koha entry. Contact Sharyn, phone 345 8393.
ON NOW
■ SPACE STUDIO & GALLERY
What: Gallery 1 - Tim Laffey. Gallery 2 - Power with Kelly Jarvis, Cheleigh Anne Dunkerton & Karen Seccombe.
When: 5:30pm Wednesday 10 until August 22.
Where: 18 St Hill St.
Details: Open Wednesday-Saturday 10am-2pm, Friday late night 4-6pm; or view online at spacestudiogallery.co.nz
■ A GALLERY AND GALLERY 85
What: Colour Field - landscape paintings by Paul Rayner & Michael Haggie; and Gonville Days - a solo show by Frances Jill Studd.
When: Saturday and Sunday 9am to 3pm. Wednesday & Thursday 9am to 3pm, Friday 9am to 6pm, also by appointment, and when the flags are out.
Where: 85 Glasgow Street Art Centre.
Details: Entry free. Inquiries to 027 629 2545
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Collection Focus: Ralph Hotere. Collection Focus of the works of Ralph Hotere (11 August 1931 — 24 February 2013, Te Aupōuri and Te Rarawa) from the Sarjeant Gallery collection.
When: Till August 15.
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupō Quay
■ KNITTING DISPLAY
What: "Knit & Be Calm". The display covers how knitting has regained a resurgence and is therapeutic. Also covers knitting for charity.
When: 10am-3pm daily.
Where: Bulls Museum, 81 High St.
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Julia Morison Head[Case]. An installation of seven hexagonal rooms and 100 ceramic heads, each distinctly different from the next, by one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most inventive artists.
When: Till August 22.
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupō Quay
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Tender Brick: The Material Epiphanies of Peter Hawkesby.
When: Till September 12.
Where: The Sarjeant's Object Gallery, above the iSite, 31 Taupō Quay.
■ SARJEANT GALLERY
What: Marie Shannon: Sleeping Near the River. Auckland-based photographer Marie Shannon's post Tylee Residency exhibition, featuring new photographic and video works which continue her long-standing interest in her domestic environment.
When: August 14 to November 14.
Where: Sarjeant On The Quay, 38 Taupō Quay.
REGULAR
■ BEYOND MINDFULNESS
What: Meditation in the tradition of the Dalai Lama.
When: 7pm Tuesdays. Entry by koha.
Where: Chang Chup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Centre, 7 Waitote St, Castlecliff.
■ CAMERA CLUB
When: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month. 7pm meet and greet, 7.30pm meeting. Visitors welcome.
Where: Clubrooms, 2 Handley St, Gonville.
■ COMMUNITY DRUMMING WHANGANUI
What: Fun drumming, suitable for everyone.
When: Every Thursday, 6.30pm.
Where: Arts Society Hall, Trafalgar Place (off Ridgway St).
Details: $5 per visit, plus gold coin for drum use. Contact Tracy on 022 682 0136 or on facebook.
■ COTTON ON QUILTERS
What: Quilting, patchwork and stitching in fun and friendship. Bring your lunch. The first meeting is free.
Where: Masonic Hall, Corner Dublin and Keith sts.
When: First Saturday in the month (except January) at 10.30am.
Contacts: Veronica Davidson 06 3484002 or 027 280 7882 and Lesley McFarlane 06 3448477 or 021 174 3045.
■ DAILY MINDFUL LIVING
What: Practising being fully in the present moment. Stopping. Resting. Calming. The body & mind together here & now. Thich Nhat Hanh's tradition: www.plumvillage.org
When: Thursdays 5.30-7pm
Contact: Clare 021 0622 120
■ WHANGANUI RIVERBANK PARKRUN
What: A timed 5km community walk or run.
Where: Whanganui Riverbank, Opposite 282 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, 4501.
When: Every Saturday at 7:50am for an 8am start.
Details: Register once for life, visit www.parkrun.co.nz and bring your printed barcode to our local event.
■ DANCING BUDDHA MEDITATION
What: Inspiring, expressive music and movement to completely relax, followed by 20 minutes' silence, lying down or sitting.
When: Saturdays, 4-5pm.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall.
Details: Facebook Inner Light Yoga, ph 022 622 1711. $5 or koha.
■ EUCHRE AND HOUSIE
When: Every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm. Afternoon tea supplied, all welcome.
Where: Gonville Castlecliff Bowling Club, Caius Ave.
Details: Janice 345 6286.
■ FLORAL ART
What: Wanganui Floral Art Group.
When: 1st Tuesday of the month.
Where: Riverside Christian Church Hall, Mathieson St.
Details: Shirley 927 6713 or 027 2368046.
■ HAKEKE ST COMMUNITY CENTRE AND LIBRARY EVENTS
Monday: 10am — Kids' Storytime; 10am-1pm (downstairs) Art Group; 11am — Book Explorers' Club (last Monday of the month).
Tuesday: 9.30am — The Cards Group; 1-2pm — Exercise class; 10am-midday — Senior Net Tech Talks (every 2nd Tuesday).
Wednesday: 9.30am — Eastside Craft Group.
Thursday: 10.30-11.30am — Creative Writing Group; 11.30am-12.30pm — Learn to Sign (every 2nd Thursday); midday-2pm — Active Mind & Body Class.
Friday: 9am-1pm — Homeschool Hub; 12.30pm — Silly Story Sing-A-Long; 11am-1pm — Mums and Bubs Group.
■ KOWHAINUI DAY PROGRAMME
What: Programme for elders to socialise and participate in activities.
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.30am-3pm. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea provided.
Where: Kowhainui Home, 88 Virginia Rd, Otamatea (participants can be picked up and taken home).
Details: Please call 06 349 1400 or visit www.enlivencentral.org.nz
■ LYRIC SINGERS
What: Mixed voice choir.
When: Thursdays 7.30-9.15pm (rehearsals).
Where: St Andrew's Church Hall, Glasgow St.
Details: New members welcome.
■ MIDWEEK MEDITATION
What: A guided meditation to assist you to relax, unwind and recharge, Cost is a koha.
When: Wednesday lunchtime 12 to 12.30
Where: Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre, 200B Victoria Ave.
Details: Natasha or Kevin on 063455002.
■ MISSION WITHOUT BORDERS
What: Operation Cover Up, the knitting arm of Mission Without Borders, knitting for needy folk overseas.
When: Last Monday of month, 1.30pm.
Where: Salvation Army Church, 4 Indus St.
Inquiries: Kathrene 344 3398.
■ PETRE 60s UP
What: Speakers and/or entertainment. Activities include meals out, games afternoons, occasional trips.
When: Third Wednesday of every month, 2pm.
Where: St Andrews Church Hall, Glasgow St.
Details: Come and join a friendly group. Enquiries Jean 345 7187 or Jenny 348 2409.
■ RIVER CITY ARTISTS
What: From beginners to established artists. New members welcome.
When: Every Thursday, 9.30am-3.30pm.
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St.
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 4599448, Lynne 021 2055991.
■ SATURDAY MEDITATION
What: A guided meditation to assist you to connect a part of that is more at peace with oneself. Cost is a koha.
When: Saturday 10.30am to 11am.
Where: Wisdom Is Yours Wellbeing Centre, 200B Victoria Ave.
Details: Natasha or Kevin on 063455002.
■ SLIMMERS SUPPORT GROUP
What: Lose weight and keep it off.
When: Tuesdays, 5pm.
Cost: $10 to join; $2 weekly.
Enquiries: Ngaire 347 1613.
■ THE OTHER ORCHESTRA
What: Drop in and make music using orchestral instruments.
When: Every Thursday, 9am-midday.
Where: Musicians Club, Drews Ave.
Details: kenchernoff76@gmail.com
■ TRADITIONAL YOGA
What: All levels welcome to this breath-based, heart-centred style.
When: Monday, Thursday, Saturday 9am. Tuesday 6pm. Meditation Friday 6pm.
Where: Harrison St Community Hall, cnr Harrison and Liverpool sts.
Details: Inner Light Yoga 022 6221711 and on Facebook
■ WANGANUI BADMINTON
When: Monday evenings 7.30pm $8 per session timed games feather shuttles. Thursday morning 9am $6 per session timed games feather shuttles. Beginners welcome.
Details: Jude Hildreth — 0212157542; Kate Matthews — 0277766015.
■ WHANGANUI GUIDED WALKING TOURS
What: Learn about Whanganui's history through its buildings, monuments, people and stories.
When: By appointment. Ring the i-Site for a booking 349 0508.
Details: $10 per person.
■ WHANGANUI RIVER MARKETS
What: This large riverside event includes both the River Traders and Farmers Markets
When: 8.30am -1pm every Saturday all year round.
Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank
■ WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN WIDOWS FELLOWSHIP
What: Meets in a different cafe every week for encouragement, support and laughter.
Details: Jill 021 1152243
