What's on in Whanganui this week? March 28 - April 3

Pathways team coach Egan Bidois passes Maria Taiaroa lunch at a Whanganui Neighbours Day sausage sizzle last year. Photo/Bevan Conley

Neighbours Day, launched by Rebecca Harrington of Lifewise in Auckland in 2009 has become a nationwide celebration of neighbourliness throughout New Zealand. It is now a week-long initiative running from March 22 to 31. Whanganui MP Harete Hipango held a meet and greet on Tuesday, Sustainable Whanganui Trust celebrated by inviting business neighbours to afternoon tea at the environment base in Maria Place on Wednesday and Restorative Practices Whanganui are holding a free workshop on Thursday.

THURSDAY

Whanganui Walls
When: Starts today and runs until Sunday.
Details: Street art festival featuring local and international artists. Booklets and maps will be available from the Whanganui i-Site or see the Facebook page.

Introduction to Restorative Practice
When: 8.30am to 4.30pm
Where: Ngā Tai o te Awa, 142 Guyton St
Details: A positive approach to building, maintaining and repairing relationships. Free workshop in support of Neighbours Week.neighboursday.org.nz

River City Artists
From beginners to established artists.
When: 9.30am-4pm
Where: Christ Church Community Hall, 243 Wicksteed St
Details: Val 343 6316 or 027 459 9448.

Meditation
When: 6pm-7.30pm
Where: Whanganui Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay
Details: Drop-in classes from Gen Demo from Amitabha Buddhist Centre. Suggested donation $12.

Thoughtful Thursday
When: 6.30pm.
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St
Details: Marwencol - Jeff Malmberg's feature documentary debut is a mysterious, charming, and life-affirming tale of one person's rebirth after a life-threatening event. Entry $10 at the door or book at confluence.kiwi. Booking strongly advised.

FRIDAY

Kia Kaha
When: 9.30am to 11.00am
Where: Davis Lecture Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
Details: Watch a livestream of the remembrance service for the victims of the Christchurch mosques terrorist attack, live from Christchurch. Hosted by Whanganui District Council.

Stargazing
When: At sundown (clear sky permitting)
Where: Ward Observatory, Cooks Gardens, St Hill St
Details: Entry is by donation (suggested charge of $2). Call Ross 027 245 8066 with queries.

SATURDAY

Artists Open Studios
When: All Day
Where: Various locations
Details: Pick up a trail guide for $5 or upload at openstudios.co.nz

River Traders' Market
When: 8.30am-1pm.
Where: Downtown Whanganui riverbank.
Details: Goods, produce, food.

Model Workshop Sign-On
When: 9.30am to 3.30pm
Where: NZ International Commercial Pilot Academy, Airport Rd
Details: Embrace Model Management hosts Red11 Models scout Jo Mickelborough and Whanganui Project Runway finalist Kerry Ranginui. Aspiring models aged 13 and over can discover their potential and learn from the experts. $80 entry.

Walking Tours
When: Tours leave 10am and 2pm each Saturday, Sunday
Where: Whanganui i-Site
Details: Learn about Whanganui's history, buildings and people. $10 per person. Other times are possible - call the i-Site in good time.

Wellington Heads
When: 9pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Led by Neil Worboys, this band will be playing their blend of original jump blues, and old-style rhythm & blues. $20 at the door.

SUNDAY

Artists Open Studios
When: All Day
Where: Various locations
Details: Pick up a trail guide for $5 or upload at openstudios.co.nz

Marton Harvest Festival
When: 10am to 4pm
Where: Marton Park, Follet St, Marton.
Details: Marton's annual day of food, music and fun with over 160 stalls, celebrity chefs and demonstrations.

Castlecliff Market
When: 11am-3pm.
Where: 5 Bryce St, Castlecliff.
Details: Goods, produce, food.

Brine to Wine 2019
When: From 8am
Where: Meet at Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
Details: Wanganui Harriers host a 16km walk or run from Castlecliff Beach to Aramoho Holiday Park. Solo, 2 or 4 person event. Walkers start 8am, runners 9am. Enter on the day, $15 to $50.

Whanganui Walls celebration
When: 5pm until 11pm
Where: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
Details: Street Art Festival celebration with the artists for a job well done and a Lucky salute to Artists Open Studios finish.

Grand Jam
When: 6.30pm.
Where: Grand Hotel Irish bar, St Hill St.
Details: Free. Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All abilities & styles of music.

MONDAY

Whanganui Film Society
When: 7pm
Where: Davis Theatre, Watt St
Details: Faces Places - Octogenarian French director Agnes Varda takes to the road with the young photo-muralist JR to create new artworks around France in this charming doco. See whanganuifilmsociety.org.nz

Grassroots Singers
When: 6.30pm
Where: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
Details: We welcome new (and current) singers. Ph Mary Ann 06 343 9981.

TUESDAY

Slimmers Support Group
What: Lose weight and keep it off
When: 5pm.
Cost: $10 joining fee with $2 weekly. Inquiries: Ngaire 06 347 1613.

WEDNESDAY

Waimarie Paddle Steamer
What: River cruise
When: 11am
Details: Sailing at 11am on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout April. Book at i-Site or online at waimarie.co.nz

Yours Truly
What: Amdram Theatre's latest production gala opening
When: 7pm, 171 Guyton St
Details: A gothic love story set in Victorian London. Tickets from iticket.co.nz

If you have an item for this free column, email news@ whanganuichronicle.co.nz with the details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, April 4, to Wednesday, April 10, is noon on Tuesday, April 2.