CREATIONS
What: A group of five artists displaying locally made handcrafts. The artists are present each day and welcome discussing any aspects of their work. Workshops are available on request for a number of different crafts.
When: Open seven days.
Where: Relocated to 137a Victoria Ave.
More information: Jan, phone 06 345 3121.
GIRLS' COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS What: If your daughter enrols at Wanganui Girls' College for 2016, for Year 9, scholarships are available for academia, culture and sport worth hundreds of dollars.
How: Applications are available from school or from the website. See the scholarships section at www.wanganui-girls.school.nz/scholarships/
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
What: Amdram's latest production and Joan Street's final directing role. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is a classic American comic drama about marriage. It contains characters larger than life - loving, cruel, outrageous, funny, stunning and engrossing. Made famous by Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the film of the same name, this has been a play Joan has always wanted to present to Whanganui and she is honoured to have the finest local actors on board. Containing adult themes, this play is raw theatre at its best.
When: Friday, November 20 and Saturday November 21 at 7.30pm.
Where: Amdram Theatre, Guyton St.
Admission: Adult $25, Senior/Student $20. Book at the Royal Wanganui Opera House. POULTRY CLUB
What: For poultry enthusiasts and those who would like to be. Cuppa and sales table (midday-12.30pm) followed by discussion on "How to Judge Poultry Eggs". There will then be an Egg Competition, open to anyone who owns laying poultry. Contact the club for details.
When: Saturday, November 21, midday to 2pm.
Where: Mathieson St Hall.
Cost: $2.
WANGANUI FLORAL ART GROUP
What: Bring floral art back to the future. Yesterday and Today floral art exhibition, sales table, plants and produce, competitive floral art show, cafe on site, raffles, prizes.
When: Saturday, November 21, 10am-4pm; Sunday, November 22, 10am-3pm.
Where: Heritage House, 136 St Hill St.
WHANGANUI SCIENCE FORUM
What: Talk by Professor Ralph Chapman, Victoria University, Wellington, on his book Time of Useful Consciousness: Acting Urgently on Climate Change. What actions are truly vital and will we take them?
When: November 24 at 7.30pm.
Where: Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum, Watt St.
Admission: Members $2 and others $3.
ADVENT REFLECTION DAY
When: Saturday, November 28, 10am-3pm. With Maureen Calman. Please bring lunch.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce.
Cost: $20.
To register: Call Pam on 345-5047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au
WANGANUI LYRIC SINGERS
What: Up, Up & Away end of year concert. With guest artists Liam Wooding & RD3.
When: Saturday, November 28, 2pm.
Where: Jane Winstone Chapel
Cost: Adults $15, Children free. Supporting the Rescue Helicopter Service
CARD MAKING
What: Card Making Workshop making eight cards and shared lunch
When: November 28, 10.30am-4pm
Where: Gonville Community Rooms.
Cost: $35 + $5 registration
Enquiries: Davina 0273414328 or craftdcottage@xtra.co.nz
3 BRIDGES EVENT
What: Wanganui 3 Bridges Marathon, 3/4, half marathon, 10km or 5km run or walk.
When: Saturday, December 12, 6.30am start.
Where: Union Boat Club.
Cost: From $10.
Organisers: Wanganui Harrier Club, Allan Carter 06 348-7750.
Email: wanganuiharrierclub@gmail.com
LITURGY
What: Mere Kirihimete.
When: Sunday, December 20, 4-5pm.
Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, 14 Hillside Tce. No registration necessary.
TAI CHI
What: Tai Chi beginners. Traditional Yang style. Loose clothing and flat shoes.
When: 1-2pm Wednesdays.
Where: Studio Liz Covolan, 17 Taupo Quay.
Cost: $10 per student.
TENNIS COACHING
What: Subsidised coaching for juniors.
When: Two sessions after school for one hour on Wednesdays in term four.
Where: Bassett St courts.
Cost: $20 for the term.
COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS
What: The Compassionate Friends Wanganui support group for bereaved parents.
When: First Saturday of each month at 11am.
Where: Yellow House Cafe, Dublin St.
Contact: Keren (06) 344-3345 or Sue (06) 345-0855.
EMBROIDERERS
What: Wanganui Embroiderers' Guild. Weekly meetings of like-minded women in the art of needlework.
When: Monday evenings from 7-9pm and Friday mornings 10am-11.30am. Also bi-monthly meetings on a Sunday.
Where: St Andrew's Church, 42 Glasgow St.
Contact: Lorraine Ridgeway, secretary. Email wanganui.embroiderers@gmail.com
CRAFT CLUB
What: Central Baptist Craft Club. Fun, family, friends and food. Card-making, tatting, crochet, knitting, poker work, painting and anything else you want to bring. Creche provided.
When: Fridays, 9.30am-11.30am.
Where: Central Baptist Church, 285 Wicksteed St.
Enquiries: Glyn Malcolm or Rachel Hughes, phone 348-9005 or 027 223 9423. EXHIBITION
What: Pakaitore - It Is Not Black & White. Leigh Mitchell-Anyon's 1995 photographic essay.
When: Until March 2016.
Where: Whanganui Regional Museum.
NO LIGHTS, NO LYCRA
What: No teacher, no steps to learn, no technique, just free movement. No Lights No Lycra is a space to dance like no one is watching.
When: Every Saturday from 8-9pm. BUT NOT THIS SATURDAY.
Where: 17 Taupo Quay, Whanganui, above Renata's Art and Framing.
Cost: $5 entry.
PETRE 60S UP
What: A variety of programmes, outings and day trips.
When: 3rd Wednesday of the month, 2pm.
Where: St Peter's Church, Koromiko Rd.
Enquiries: Jean, phone 345 7187.
CREATIONS
What: A group of five artists displaying locally made handcrafts. The artists are present each day and welcome discussing any aspects of their work. Workshops are available on request for a number of different crafts.
When: Open seven days.
Where: Relocated to 137a Victoria Ave.
More information: Jan, phone 06 345 3121.
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