Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week. If you have an item for this free column, email news@ wanganuichronicle. co.nz with the details. The deadline for information about events from, and including, Thursday, October 4, to Wednesday, October 10, is noon on Tuesday, October 2.
What's on in Whanganui this week - your comprehensive events guide
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Briar Novis is heading to Russia for Multiple Sclerosis treatment next month. Help support her journey and collect some Whanganui art at the Villa auction on Saturday. Photo/Stuart Munro
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WHAT: Thoughtful Thursday screening
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Confluence, 15 Watt St
DETAILS: Living The Change - Inspiring stories for a sustainable future. $10 at the door or book a five-film pass for $35. Book at confluence.kiwi
WHAT: Edith Collier talk
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Curator of Collections Jennifer Taylor Moore will present an illustrated talk about Whanganui artist Edith Collier - her life, significance as an early New Zealand modernist painter and a woman artist ahead of her time.
WHAT: Open Mic Night
WHEN: 7.30pm to 9.30pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Show off your talent.
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FRIDAY
WHAT: Ceroc Dance Wanganui
WHEN: From 6pm (Fridays & Wednesdays)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Ceroc is a modern jive, social partner dance done to chart toppers and old favourites. Adult: $10, students $8. Concession cards available. http://ceroc.co.nz.
WHAT: Stargazing
WHEN: 7.30pm (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 or alternative viewing times.
WHAT: Warratahs – Drivin' Wheel tour
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Legendary NZ band celebrate 30th anniversary of their first gig in Wellington. Tickets at eventfinda.co.nz
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Markets
WHEN: 8.30am to 1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Scotts Ferry celebration
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Parewanui Rd, Scotts Ferry
DETAILS: A gathering to celebrate the completed restoration of the Scotts Ferry barge.
WHAT:Art Auction
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: The Villa Coffee House, 71 Liverpool St.
DETAILS: Support Briar's MS journey to Russia. Original oils on canvas and framed prints on offer.
WHAT: Mycoplasma bovis meeting
WHEN: 4pm
WHERE: Fordell Hotel
DETAILS: Hosted by the Ruapehu-Wanganui Rural Support Trust.
SUNDAY
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WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am to 3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce, food.
WHAT: Peace At Last concert
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed Street.
DETAILS: Celebrating 100 years since the end of WWI. $20, seniors/student $15, children under 5 free. Door sales only.
WHAT: Mable the Tram
WHEN: 1pm to 3pm
WHERE: Tram Shed, 27 Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Take a ride on the No12 vintage electric tram, $2.
WHAT: Sunday Grand Jam
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Grand Hotel, St Hill St
DETAILS: Relaxed sing-around session for acoustic musicians, singers and listeners. All abilities and styles of music.
MONDAY
WHAT: Twilight Walk
WHEN: 6.15pm
WHERE: Springvale Park (Parsons St entrance near Devon Rd).
DETAILS: Celebrating International Day Of The Older Person, especially those with replacement joints.
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WHAT: Free Tennis for Everyone
WHEN: Daylight hours during October
WHERE: Wanganui Tennis Club, 3 Bassett St
DETAILS: All welcome to come and play – any time, any day.
WHAT:Whanganui Film Society
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Whanganui Regional Museum
DETAILS: China's Van Goghs - See more at nzfilmsociety.org.nz
TUESDAY
WHAT: Wairua Riverboat Cruise
WHEN: 11am
WHERE: Opposite Moutoa Gardens
DETAILS: Tickets available at Whanganui i-Site or at point of departure.
WHAT: Art journaling classes
WHEN: 5.30pm to 7.30pm
WHERE: Leftbank Art Supplies, 19 Taupo Quay.
DETAILS: Get creative by learning a variety of techniques, media and activities for art journals. Email: handmethatpencil@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
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WHAT:Greyhound Racing
WHEN: From 12pm
WHERE: Hatrick Raceway
DETAILS: Free entry, bar, TAB and restaurant on site.
WHAT: The Navy in Concert
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House
DETAILS: The Royal New Zealand Navy Band will play a wide range of musical styles from traditional marches, memorable melodies of stage and screen, a touch jazz and a dash of Kiwiana. Adult $20, senior / student / unwaged $15, Child to 14yrs $10. Book online or at RWOH.
WHAT: Sharpen Up Your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Lucky will be serving up $10 tacos and pasta, and playing someone's favourite tunes.
