February in Whanganui is women's festival La Fiesta time and also a time to celebrate two-wheeled transport during Bike Wise Month. The annual celebrations coincide with the popular Frocks on Bikes event coming up on March 1 this year and with a special film screening this Saturday. The Big Bike
What's on in Whanganui this week? February 20-26
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Coffee and Cake Cruise
When: 2.30pm-4pm
Where: Paddle Steamer Waimarie, 1a Taupo Quay
Details: A special 90-minute cruise is available to SuperGold cardholders. Includes a complimentary coffee and cake while enjoying a relaxing cruise up the Whanganui River. Tickets $35.
On Ya Bike Programme
When:4pm-6pm
Where: Velodrome, Cooks Gardens
Details: For youth aged 10 to 16. Road, track and mountain bikes available with coaches to instruct. Bring own helmet.
Herbs for Food and Medicine Seminar
When: 5.30pm-7pm
Where: Ladies Rest, 75 St Hill St
Details: Five herbs that can easily be grown and used for food and medicine. Herbal preparations that will be demonstrated include vinegars, infusions and balms. Cost $5.
Text Cindy on 022 1077525 to book.
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Kowhai Park Runs and Walks
When: 5.30pm walkers, children's 1km 5.45pm, runners 6pm
Where: Kowhai Park
Details: Wanganui Harrier Club's six-week series of 1km, 3km and 5km races starts today. $3 per night, kids under 14 $2 per night, $1 for 1km event. Spot prizes and barbecue ($2).
Thoughtful Thursday
When: 6.30pm
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St
Details: Meeting Gorbachev: Werner Herzog and Andre Singer's riveting new documentary based on interviews with Russian visionary and former leader Mikhail Gorbachev. $10 (cash) at the door or book at www.confluence.kiwi or call 06 281 3474.
FRIDAY
Fulfilling Friday
When: 6.30pm
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St
Details: The Ideal Palace: The incredible true story of French postman Joseph Ferdinand Cheval who built a Palais idéal for his beloved daughter Alice. Proceeds from the screening will be donated to Whanganui's Waiora Trust. $10 (cash) at the door or book at www.confluence.kiwi or call 06 281 3474.
Hayden Chisholm and Unwind
When: 6.30pm-9.30pm.
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Admission $20, students $10. Expect joyful grooves, bittersweet ballads and miraculous saxophone playing.
Open Mic Night
When: 7pm
Where: Marton Players Theatre, Wellington Rd
Details: All welcome. $5 or koha entry.
SATURDAY
Whanganui River Market
When: 8.30am-1pm rain or shine
Where: Downtown Whanganui Riverbank
Details: Local produce and plants, street food, artists, crafts and collectables.
The Foundational Hand
When: 9.30am-3.30pm
Where: Inkt, 17 Victoria Ave
Details: Maggie Salter, expert calligrapher from Kapiti, will teach you the basic skills. Suitable for all ages. $120 for full-day workshop. Door sales only.
Walking Tours
When: 10am and 2pm today and Sunday
Where: Whanganui i-Site
Details: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people. $10 per person. Book at Whanganui i-Site. To book another time phone 349 0508.
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Medieval Fayre
When: 11am-4pm
Where: St Anthony's School, 88 Alma Rd
Details: Jousting, sword fighting, obstacle course and horse riding. Produce, baking and goods for sale.
The Big Bike Film Night
When: 7pm
Where: Davis Theatre, Watt St
Details: Best short cycling films from around the world. Tickets $18 adults, children 16 and under $13.
SUNDAY
Hipango Park Picnic Cruise
When: 9am-4pm
Where: Waimarie Centre, 1a Taupo Quay
Details: Bring your own picnic and enjoy the amazing countryside and partake in old school picnic games. To book call 06 347 1863.
Castlecliff Market
When: 11am-3pm
Where: 5 Bryce St, Castlecliff
Details: Goods, produce, food.
Mable the Tram
When: 1pm-3pm
Where: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
Details: Take a ride on the No 12 vintage electric tram, $2.
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Airport Control Tower
When: 1pm-3pm
Where: Whanganui Airport
Details: Viewings of top floor control cab. Koha. Contact Lynn 021 055 5476.
Sunday Grand Jam
When: 6.30pm
Where: Grand Hotel Irish Bar, St Hill St
Details: Free. A relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All abilities and styles of music.
MONDAY
Badminton
When: 7.30pm
Where: Springvale Stadium
Details: Feather shuttles, timed games. $8 per session; $6 16yrs and under. Contact Jude Hildreth 343 7669 or Kate Matthews 027 776 6015.
TUESDAY
Turuki, turuki, Paneke, paneke
When: 12.30pm-2.30pm
Where: Balance Whanganui, Room 120, Community House, Ridgway St
Details: Free lifestyle, health and wellbeing course today includes guest speakers sharing their personal and lived experiences of diabetes. Registrations are essential and can be sent to Carla@balance.org.nz or call 06 345 4488.
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REBS Farmers' Market
When: 2.30pm-5.30pm
Where: All Saints' Church hall, Moana St, Whanganui East
Details: Local growers selling fruit, vegetables and free-range eggs.
Small Talks
When: 7pm
Where: Bayleys, Wicksteed St
Details: Tickets from Bayleys $15 or $20 on the door. All proceeds to Kidz Kitchen and Garden at Rutherford Junior High.
WEDNESDAY
Knit and yarn
When: 10am-noon
Where: Ladies' Rest, 75 St Hill St
Details: All knitters welcome. Gold coin entry.
If you have an item for this free column, email news@whanganuichronicle.co.nz with details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, February 27, to Wednesday, March 4, is noon Tuesday, February 25.
