WHAT: Ceroc Dancing
WHEN: 6pm (and Wednesdays)
WHERE: 82-92 Peat St
DETAILS: Liz Frith 021 0205 4038 or see Facebook page
WHAT: PS Waimarie Folk and Country Music Cruise
WHERE: Hatrick's Wharf
WHEN: 6pm-8pm
DETAILS: Adult $50
WHAT: Friday 13 with Instant Death from Australia and Mr Sudden Death from Whanganui
WHEN: 8.30pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Touring band performing their debut EP $10
SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders and Farmers Market
WHEN: 8.30am-1pm
WHERE: Downtown Whanganui riverbank
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food
WHAT: Bulls Model Railway Show
WHEN: 10am-4pm
WHERE: Scout Hall, 30 Wilson St, Bulls
DETAILS: Cost $4 adults and $2 children. Cash only
WHAT: Stringed floor talk and demonstration
WHEN: 11am-noon (RSVP required)
WHERE: Space Studio & Gallery
DETAILS: Meet Mikel Durel, the maker of the exquisite instruments on display at the gallery and see them come to life. RSVP to sarah@spacestudiogallery.co.nz
WHAT: Mr Sterile Assembly with Gold Medal Famous
WHEN: 9pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen, 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: Described as alternative indie and New Zealand's best experimental current-affairs band
SUNDAY
WHAT: Release of 10 hihi (stitchbirds)
WHEN: 9am
WHERE: Bushy Park Sanctuary
DETAILS: Birds from Tiritiri Matangi Island will supplement population. Morning tea will follow release
WHAT: Bulls Model Railway Show
WHEN: 10am-4pm
WHERE: Scout Hall, 30 Wilson St, Bulls
DETAILS: Cost $4 adults and $2 children. Cash only
WHAT: Castlecliff Sunday Market
WHEN: 11am-3pm
WHERE: 5 Bryce St
DETAILS: Goods, produce and food
WHAT: Diabetes Wanganui Support Group
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: St James Church Lounge, Boydfield St, Wanganui East
DETAILS: Guest speaker: Podiatrist Leo Brown. Shared afternoon tea. Members of the public and new members very welcome. Want to know more or need transport phone Linda 027 634 0007
TUESDAY
WHAT: Whanganui and Partners public forum
WHEN: noon
WHERE: Cooks Gardens events centre.
DETAILS: Board chairman Myles Fothergill and general manager Philippa Ivory will speak about the first quarter of 2018, the organisation's focus for 2018, its statement of intent and Whanganui's economic development strategy. Send any questions or ideas and RSVP to info@whanganuiandpartners.nz by April 13
WHAT: Presentation on travel in the Australian outback
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Whanganui War Memorial Centre
DETAILS: $15 ticket. For information or tickets ring Marg Robinson on 027 279 8843 or email mrobby@xtra.co.nz
WHAT: Diabetes Wanganui parent/whanau support group
WHEN: 6.30pm
WHERE: Stellar Bar and Cafe
DETAILS: Do you have a child with Type 1 diabetes? This is an informal get-together over a cuppa. Come along and make friends with people who understand the daily challenges. Contact Linda 027 634 007
WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Sharpen up your Shuffle
WHEN: 6pm-8pm
WHERE: Lucky Bar + Kitchen , 53 Wilson St
DETAILS: A weekly guest DJ slot
WHAT: Grassroots Singers
WHEN: Wednesdays, 7pm
WHERE: Duncan Pavilion, Castlecliff Beach
DETAILS: Join an organic choir. Cost is $60 per term, $55 if paid up front
WHAT: Agribusiness leader and company director Traci Houpapa
WHEN: 5.15pm-7.30pm
WHERE: UCOL Whanganui
DETAILS: Tickets are available at www.eventfinda.co.nz or phone 0800 BUY TIX. No door sales
