Here's what's happening throughout the Whakatane District.
Te Ao Marama Kohanga Reo are fundraising to travel to Auckland at the end of the month. To achieve this a garage sale will be held at 730am on this coming Saturday the 13th at 48 Awatapu Drive, Whakatane. we are also having a cake stall, sausage sizzle and running a couple of raffles. If you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact Te Paea Kohu on 308 5371
The EARLYBIRD CARBOOT SALE- this SATURDAY the 13TH March- Starting at 7.00am sharp at 100 Valley Road Carpark until about 12 noon be early to get the bargains- come and have breakfast with us, with-sausage sizzle- tea /coffee- breakfast burgers- Spend $5-00 and you will go in the draw for $100 in grocery vouchers there will be live music – auctions and lots of fun! Spaces are still available- phone 07-3085977 for details.
Tonight, Thursday the 11th of March the Corporate Business House Athletics begins with a start time of 5.30 pm, the cost is $30 per team. This is a fun event so get your team ready and join in with in the fun with other local business teams!
For more information contact: Dave Rondon, Phone (07) 30 89050, 027 22 153 77 or email: daverondon@slingshot.co.nz
Bunnings Warehouse Whakatane are holding a Community Fun Day, this Saturday, 13th March 2010 from 10-2pm at the Hub, Whakatane.A Community Fun Day is designed to acknowledge the contribution of local groups within the community. It creates an occasion to congratulate the outstanding effort that occurs every day in the local schools, kindergartens, support groups, charities & sporting bodies. If you are a part of a community group you are invited to hold demonstrations, displays & conduct activities in store or in the carpark.
Please contact Bunnings Warehouse Whakatane for more information or to register your interest on 3060430.
Story time at the Whakatane Library is a fun-filled half an hour of stories and songs for children under 5 and their families. Join in at 10.30am every Friday during term time.
.The Whakatane Rangers are selling their biscuits once again for $3.50 a packet in their annual fundraiser. Call Yvonne Osborne for more on 307 0939
Maori Miha is to be held at Poroporo on this Sunday 14 March at 11.00am followed by refreshments. Mauria mai he paku kai mo te kapu tii a muri te miha. Any questions please contact Hinewai on 07 3126168.
Pohutukawa Day Programme is a service that offers senior citizens in the community to maintain their independence. They are looking for two more volunteers to donate their time once a week to the centre, and also people that would be willing to drive the centres van once a month, their help would be greatly appreciated. For more information contact Jackie or Janet on 308 0055
There will be a meeting held at the Ohope Charter Club on the Wednesday 17th of March at 7pm, concerning the establishment of an Ohope Waka Ama or outrigger club. Age and fitness level is not a barrier in this sport. For more information contact Whetu Pakau on 312 6053