What's On: October 6-12

Wanganui Competitions Society's dance festival runs Thursday and Friday at Whanganui Girls' College hall.

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: Wanganui Competitions Society dance festival
WHEN: Thursday and Friday, begins at 8.30am
WHERE: Whanganui Girls College hall, Jones St
DETAILS: Tickets at the door, starting at adult $2.50 person, child $1 per session.

FRIDAY
WHAT: Greyhound racing.
WHEN: 4.30pm-10pm.
WHERE: Hatrick Raceway, Guyton St.
DETAILS: Free entry.

SATURDAY
WHAT: Whanganui River Traders Market.
WHEN: 9am to 1pm.
WHERE: Whanganui Riverbank.
DETAILS: Food, music, clothes, crafts and more.

WHAT: Country music show, featuring Joy Adams and local musicians
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Castlecliff Club, Tennyson St
DETAILS: All welcome, entry is free.

WHAT: State Highway 48 rock opera with Shane Cortese and Delia Hannah
WHEN: 7.30pm
WHERE: Royal Wanganui Opera House, St Hill St
DETAILS: Tickets from the opera house, adult $39.90, child $30.

SUNDAY
WHAT: Kirkin o' the Tartan service
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Turakina
DETAILS: Scottish heritage service, followed by afternoon tea.

WHAT: Tim Davies and Aria in concert
WHEN: 2pm
WHERE: Jane Winstone retirement village, Oakland Ave
DETAILS: Tickets $20 from Alzheimers Whanganui, proceeds to Alzheimers Whanganui.

WHAT: Castlecliff Market
WHEN: Noon to 4pm.
WHERE: Bryce St, Castlecliff.
DETAILS: Variety of stalls.

MONDAY
WHAT: Whanganui Film Society presents Weekend
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St
DETAILS: Members only, see www.whanganuifilmsociety for more details.

TUESDAY
WHAT: Friends of the Whanganui Riverboat present Requiem for a riverboat; talk by Jim Parnell
WHEN: 7pm
WHERE: Davis Theatre, Watt St
DETAILS: $5 door charge, includes supper.

WEDNESDAY
WHAT: Dry point printmaking course with Rachael Garland
WHEN: Starts at 6.30pm, four Wednesdays in total
WHERE: Wanganui CES, Taupo Quay
DETAILS: Cost $95, contact CES on 3454717 to enrol.