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What's On: December 21-27

Whanganui Chronicle
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The roar of engines and the smell of methanol return to Upokongaro for the New Zealand jet sprint championships. PHOTO/FILE

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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 every Wednesday.

THURSDAY
WHAT: Repertory Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Repertory Theatre, Ridgway St
DETAILS: Tickets from the Royal Wanganui Opera House,
adults $20, under-15s $10.

FRIDAY
WHAT: 3 Chains in concert
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, Wilson St
DETAILS: Free entry.

WHAT: Repertory Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Repertory Theatre, Ridgway St
DETAILS: Tickets from the Royal Wanganui Opera House, adults $20, under-15s $10.

SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders Christmas market
WHEN: 8.30am-2pm
WHERE: Whanganui Riverbank, Moutoa Quay
DETAILS: Usual market stalls, plus arts and crafts.

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WHAT: Vibe Wise Sunset Grooves With DJ Bryce
WHEN: 5pm
WHERE: The Citadel, Rangiora St
DETAILS: Free entry.

WHAT: Repertory Theatre presents Jack and the Beanstalk
WHEN: 1.30pm and 6.30pm
WHERE: Repertory Theatre, Ridgway St
DETAILS: Tickets from the Royal Wanganui Opera House, adults $20, under-15s $10.

WHAT: 3 Chains in concert
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, Wilson St
DETAILS: Free entry.

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SUNDAY
WHAT: Step Up Durie Hill's community barbecue
WHEN: 5.30pm
WHERE: St Barnabas Church, Maxwell Ave
DETAILS: For all residents of Durie Hill.

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

WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market.
WHEN: 11am-3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods and food.

MONDAY
WHAT: City Mission's community Christmas lunch
WHEN: 12 noon
WHERE: Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt St
DETAILS: Tickets from the City Mission, Park Place or Victoria Ave. Adults $3, children $2.

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WHAT: Women's Angel Awhi Group Christmas lunch
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Pakaitore/Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: For women who have suffered the loss of a child.

TUESDAY
WHAT: 2017 Suzuki Series Cemetery Circuit
WHEN: Racing starts 11.30am
WHERE: Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Tickets at the gate adults $35, children $5.

WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Round 3 Altherm New Zealand Jetsprint Championship
WHEN: Starts 11am
WHERE: 598 SH4, Upokongaro (signposted from Whanganui)
DETAILS: Gate sales (no eftpos) adults $25, children $10.

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