The Winter Wonderfest is an opportunity to lure folk out of their houses on these wintry days and nights, as well as being a celebration of women and community [like a mini winter version of La Fiesta!]. It gives women [and blokes are welcome too of course] a chance to get together, to be challenged and inspired, and to have the opportunity for social connection.
FRIDAY 12/08: RUTLAND RENDEZVOUS, 5.30PM. A chance to meet up for good company and great conversation at the Rutland Arms Inn. Ph/text Carla 027 427 4117 to RSVP.
SATURDAY 13/08: MORSBAG MAKING, 10AM-3PM. Help make free cloth shopping bags as an alternative to plastic ones. BYO scissors, sewing machine and any spare fabric. Education Room, Whanganui Resource Recovery Centre. Ph [06] 345 6000.
SATURDAY 13/08: DEBUT NOVEL Q&A: WRITING WOMEN IN 2016, 1PM. Entry by koha. Katherine Dewar discusses her debut novel Ruby and the Blue Sky with Whanganui writer Nicola Patrick in her first author event in New Zealand. Katherine's feminist climate change thriller is a tale of fame, power, sacrifice - and tea. Gonville Cafe Library. Ph [06] 345 6833 to RSVP.
SUNDAY 14/08: FOR LOVE OF THE DANCE, 10-11.30AM. Cost, $5. Participants are invited to use dance/movement as an eyes-open, moving meditation. BYO water bottle and comfy clothes. Tawhero School Hall, Totara St. Email Robin: robin.williamson.aio@gmail.com
SUNDAY 14/08: THE NO TOWN PROJECT, 1PM. Entry by koha. Artist Caroline McQuarrie discusses her exhibition project No Town, which explores historic abandoned town sites in the West Coast region through photography and embroidery. Caroline is a Wellington-based interdisciplinary artist and lecturer whose work explores the concept of home, sited both in domestic space and the land we identify with. The Women's Network, 75 St Hill St. Ph [06] 345 6833 to RSVP.
TUESDAY 16/08: SHE'S BEAUTIFUL WHEN SHE'S ANGRY, 7PM. Entry by koha [a donation will be made to the documentary makers]. This documentary follows the outrageous, often brilliant women who founded the modern women's movement in the USA from 1966 to 1971. Thrilling, scandalous and often hilarious, the story still resonates for women today. Discussion and refreshments will follow the screening. The Women's Network, 75 St Hill St. Ph [06] 345 6833.
WEDNESDAY 17/08: GET CRAFTY, 10AM. Learn to knit or crochet with the Gonville Knitting Group. Novice and experienced craft-sters welcome! Gonville Cafe Library. Ph Kelly [06] 344 5872 or email: Kelly.Scarrow@whanganui.govt.nz
WEDNESDAY 17/08: JUSTINE'S LITTLE GROUP OF AWESOME, 11.45AM - 1PM. Ever wanted to learn how you can better use your smartphone or device? Justine will show you how, including how to make the most of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Gonville Cafe Library. Ph [06] 345 6833 to RSVP.
WEDNESDAY 17/08: THE NEXT STEP, 2-4PM. Cost, $10 [some creative resources supplied or BYO]. You can CHANGE to CREATE a new PATHWAY into your FUTURE... Experience an in-depth look at who you are, where you are at, where you are going and why. Contact Marlene: 022 650 2514 or email marz1zen@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY 17/08: MULLED WINE ON A WINTER'S EVE, 5.30PM. Black and white books for babies. Dyslexic fonts. How and why combine the two? Learn more with a warm and cosy chat, a glass of mulled wine and an asparagus roll or two. Paige's Book Gallery, 60 Guyton St. Ph [06] 348 9095, text 021 2927 417 or email rochelle@paigesbooks.com to RSVP.
THURSDAY 18/08: JUSTINE'S CLASS OF AWESOME, MIDDAY-1PM. Introduction to social media ... how to make the most of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Women's Network, 75 St Hill St. Ph [06] 345 6833 to RSVP.
FRIDAY 19/08: THE WONDROUS QUIZ NIGHT, 7PM. Tickets $15 each [includes refreshments]. Enjoy an evening of trivia and entertainment. Teams of six are welcome. Prizes, art auction, raffles and laughter guaranteed! Tickets available at the Gonville Cafe Library and the Women's Network. Contact Kelly: thebibliofilo@gmail.com or visit the Inked Librarian on Facebook.
SATURDAY 20/08: NIGHT MARKET, 5.30PM. Free entry! An evening filled with art and designer craft stalls upstairs in our studios, as well as a great opportunity to view the current show at Space Studio and Gallery, 64 Taupo Quay. Email: sarah@spacestudiogallery.co.nz
SUNDAY 21/08: FOR LOVE OF THE DANCE, 10-11.30AM. Cost, $5. Participants are invited to use dance/movement as an eyes-open, moving meditation. BYO water bottle and comfy clothes. Tawhero School Hall, Totara St. Email Robin: robin.williamson.aio@gmail.com
TUESDAY 23/08: JUSTINE'S NIGHT CLASS OF AWESOMENESS, 6.30PM. Introduction to social media ... how to make the most of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Women's Network, 75 St Hill St. Ph [06] 345 6833 to RSVP.
WEDNESDAY 24/08: GET CRAFTY, 10AM. Learn to knit or crochet with the Gonville Knitting Group. Novice and experienced craft-sters welcome! Gonville Cafe Library. Ph Kelly [06] 344 5872 or email: Kelly.Scarrow@whanganui.govt.nz
WEDNESDAY 24/08: JUSTINE'S LITTLE GROUP OF AWESOME, 11.45AM - 1PM. Ever wanted to learn how you can better use your smartphone or device? Justine will show you how, including how to make the most of Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Gonville Cafe Library. Ph [06] 345 6833 to RSVP.
WEDNESDAY 24/08: THE NEXT STEP, 2-4PM. Cost, $10 [some creative resources supplied or BYO]. You can CHANGE to CREATE a new PATHWAY into your FUTURE... Experience an in-depth look at who you are, where you are at, where you are going and why. Contact Marlene: 022 650 2514 or email marz1zen@gmail.com
THURSDAY 25/08: RUTLAND RENDEZVOUS, 5.30PM. Enjoy some light-hearted conversation with local columnists Paul Brooks, Carla Donson, Kristen Hamling, Nicola Patrick, Terry Sarten, and Kelly Scarrow. Share news and views over a beverage at the Rutland Arms Inn. Ph/text Carla 027 427 4117 to RSVP.
FRIDAY 26/08: PRE-LOVED POETRY, 6-7PM. Free, all ages welcome. Read your favourite New Zealand poem, or a work of your own. Or just turn up and listen, with a chance to win spot prizes, followed by drinks and discussion. The Flying Monkey, 44 Ridgway St. Contact Kelly: thebibliofilo@gmail.com or visit the Inked Librarian on Facebook.
