PENINSULA DIARY

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DATE:  Thursday  17/04/2008   TIME: opens 10am
VENUE: Thames Civic Centre, Thames
OTHER INFO: This is open to the public for a small fee of $10 each, 10-4pm. Assistance from the experts, covering such areas as Australia, Channel Islands, England, London, Maori, Wales, N.Z and many more, plus there will be computing for Genealogists. Coffee & tea will be supplied.
CONTACT: Pam: 07 868 6492

DATE:  Monday  12/05/2008   TIME: 10am
VENUE: Elim Church Centre, Thames
OTHER INFO: Guest Spreaker will be Yanny Split, who is a Fibre Artist & Silk Painter. There will be spot prizes, lots of trades tables & The Thames Creative Fibre Group will also be displaying their own works. Entry is $2 and there will be food available.
CONTACT: Donna: 868-8916

DATE:  Wednesday  14/05/2008   TIME: 7:30pm
VENUE: Paeroa Scout Hall, Wood St, Paeroa
OTHER INFO: Rock 'n' roll lessons, a 4 week beginner course which starts Wednesday 14 May. No partners required. $20 for the 4 weeks.
CONTACT: (07) 862 6860

DATE:  Wednesday  14/05/2008  
VENUE: Community Services Trust, Whitianga
OTHER INFO: This is a 2 day course, May 14 & 15, for restricted & full licences.
CONTACT: Yvette: 07 866 4476

DATE:  Saturday  17/05/2008   TIME: 4pm
VENUE: Coromandel RSA Hall
OTHER INFO: The Special Guest is Venessa Waara from Australia. This fundraiser is to raise funds towards a South Island trip for the Coromandel Co-Op group. Entry is $10, children under 12 are free. Meals avilable between 6-6:30pm ($8 each) raffles and BYO.
CONTACT: Jean: (07) 866 8905

DATE:  Saturday  17/05/2008   TIME: 8:30am
VENUE: Post Office Carpark, Paeroa
OTHER INFO: Weather permitting. $5 per car space. Proceeds go back into the local community.
CONTACT: Robin: (07) 863 7030

DATE:  Saturday  17/05/2008  
VENUE: Kaimanawa Ranges
OTHER INFO: On Saturday 17 May up to 150 wild Kaimanawa horses will be mustered out of the ranges. The Kaimanawa Wild Horse Welfare Trust is taking applications now for people interested in taking a horse or horses from the muster. Applications close Tuesday 13 May. Downloadable forms: www.kaimanawa.homestead.com
CONTACT: (09) 236 4115

DATE:  Saturday  17/05/2008   TIME: starts: 9:30pm
VENUE: Pauanui Sports & Rec. Club
OTHER INFO: Pauanui Netball Presents the Mojo-Jive Blues Band! Door sales are $15 and there will be food available.

DATE:  Saturday  17/05/2008   TIME: 9:30 start
VENUE: Thames Bowling Club
OTHER INFO: Optional 4's; $50 per team. Bowlers & non-bowlers are welcome and there are 2 sections to cater for both. Mufti dress, great prizes & hot food available. Entries close 15/05.
CONTACT: Lyn:868 6107

DATE:  Sunday  18/05/2008   TIME: 9am start
VENUE: Hikutaia School
OTHER INFO: This is the annual funraising Garage Sale for Hikutaia School. There will be sausage sizzles, cake stalls & a car boot site ($10). They are also accepting donations to sell at the Garage Sale.
CONTACT: Missy: (07) 862 4622

DATE:  Sunday  18/05/2008   TIME: 1pm
VENUE: St Andrews Church Lounge, Whitianga (opposite Shell Service Station)
OTHER INFO: Entry is $3 & afternoon tea will be provided. New singers are always welcome to come along!
CONTACT: Ron: 07 866 4249

DATE:  Sunday  18/05/2008   TIME: 12:30-4pm
VENUE: Paeroa Racecourse
OTHER INFO: The Guest Artists for May are Kevin & Kay from Matamata. Entry is $3 which also includes afternoon tea.
CONTACT: Irene: (07) 862 7335

DATE:  Sunday  18/05/2008   TIME: 8:30am
VENUE: Rocket park, Seddon Ave, Waihi
OTHER INFO: Weather permitting. $5 per car spaceEveryone is welcome to come & have a look!
CONTACT: Robin: (07) 863 7030

DATE:  Sunday  18/05/2008   TIME: 8:30am
VENUE: Cnr of Richmond & Queen St, carpark
OTHER INFO: This one will be a series of short walks in the Kauaeranga Valley. It is an easy level walk & is $5 per person.
CONTACT: Marcia: (07) 868 8696

DATE:  Wednesday  21/05/2008   TIME: 7:30pm
VENUE: Auckland Cancer Society, Domain Lodge, 1 Boyle Cres, Grafton
OTHER INFO: The guest speaker will be Mr Trevor Smith, breast Surgeon, who will be talking on "Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Strategies". All are most welcome to attend.
CONTACT: Jennifer: 526 8853

DATE:  Friday  23/05/2008   TIME: 10am - 2pm
VENUE: Fire Brigade Hall, Pahau St, Thames
OTHER INFO: This is very much a hands-on day, making things such as wired tissue flowers, concertina photo holders & tea bag folding cards. Morning tea & lunch provided. Enrty is free.
CONTACT: Janine: (07) 867 5347

DATE:  Friday  23/05/2008  
VENUE: Pauanui Golf Course
OTHER INFO: It is now on the dates of Friday 23 & Saturday 24 May. Tonnes of fantastic draws & prizes to be won throughout the two days.
CONTACT: www.pauanuiclub.co.nz

DATE:  Saturday  24/05/2008   TIME: 8am - 12pm
VENUE: Westpac Bank, Pollen St, Thames
OTHER INFO: They are having a Garage Sale to fundraise for the Westpac Helicopter Appeal, and will be having raffles & a sausage sizzle there too. They are also accepting donations of things to sell at the Garage Sale. Please help support them & raise funds for this great cause.
CONTACT: Leeanne: (07) 867 9373

DATE:  Saturday  24/05/2008   TIME: 11am - 1pm
VENUE: Ngatea Fire Station
OTHER INFO: This Open Day is for anyone interested in seeing what it's all about and the CFM BBQ will also be there. All welcome!
CONTACT: Peter: 027 4700 165

DATE:  Wednesday  28/05/2008   TIME: 6pm - 9pm
VENUE: Ngatea Hall
OTHER INFO: Joie de Vivre - Arts, craft, music & merriment. Tickets are $15 each, which includes a complementary drink & goodie bag. Tickets are available from Kaihere School, Hauraki Plains College or Papreeka Gifts, Ngatea. All profits towards schools IT equipment.
CONTACT: Sam: 07 887 8871

DATE:  Saturday  31/05/2008   TIME: starts 9am
VENUE: Colville Playgroup
OTHER INFO: Come & experience the thrill of weaving a basket! Take: writing gear, pegs, scissors, a sharp knife & a butter knife, an old sheet & a dog flea comb. All stages welcome. Ring & confirm as soon as possible.
CONTACT: Mici: 021 031 9878

DATE:  Sunday  01/06/2008   TIME: 10am - 4pm
VENUE: Waihi Beach Community Centre
OTHER INFO: There will be a large variety of stalls with the best & most unusual things on offer! Entry is only a gold coin!
CONTACT: Trish: 07 863 5661

DATE:  Sunday  08/06/2008   TIME: 10am - 1pm
VENUE: Bright Smiles Community Garden, Mackey St, Thames
OTHER INFO: The next working bee is Sunday 8 June. Please join them as they continue creating & nurturing the community graden. Bring a lunch to share, garden gloves & implements.
CONTACT: Gill: (07) 862 7929

DATE:  Monday  16/06/2008   TIME: 7:30 start
VENUE: Thames Civic Centre
OTHER INFO: Get your friends together & have a fantastic night out. The Theme for this ball is "Winter Wonderland". Tickets are $80 per person & are available from Chartre Manor, Thames Info Centre & Thames Ambulance Centre.
CONTACT: 868 5501

VENUE: Thames & Whitianga
OTHER INFO: Thames classes are on Monday nights at the Thames High School Hall & the Whitianga classes are at Mercury Bay Area School on Thursday nights. Youths (6-16yrs)=5-6pm, intermediate=7-8pm & beginners=8:30-9:30pm. Adults are $12 & youth are $6. Bookings are essential.
CONTACT: Marcus: 021 046 7938

TIME: 7:30pm
VENUE: Thames South School
OTHER INFO: There will be a selection of 6 N.Z Short Films, with spot prizes & raffles during the evening. It will be playing Friday 16 & Saturday 17 May - same programme both nights. Tickets are $15 each, or $25 a pair, which includes 1 glass of wine/juice. Other refreshments will also be available throughout the night. Tickets are available from Thames South School.
CONTACT: 07 868 6594

TIME: 9am-12:30pm
VENUE: Thames SPCA
OTHER INFO: There are a large variety of breeds available, lots of adorable "mans-best-friend" puppies. Males are $60 and Females $70 - they all include a $30 de-sexing voucher.
CONTACT: 868 6830

TIME: 8pm
VENUE: Hauraki House Theatre, Coromandel
OTHER INFO: Coromandel Players present a comedy called: "Chase Me Up Farndale Avenue". It's on the following dates: Thurs 15th, Fri 16th, Sat 17th, Fri 23rd & Sat 24th May. Reservations are $15 & are available at the Source, opposite 4 Square, Kapanga Road.

VENUE: Thames Small Railway
OTHER INFO: This is a Celebration of 10 years since the track opened! Railway clubs from all over the north island will be bringing their single locomotives on Sat 17 & Sun 18 May. It''l be open from 10am Saturday - Sunday noon for rides, $1 per ride. There will also be a sausage sizzle & entertainment from a brass band.
CONTACT: Phil: (07) 868 5006

TIME: From 6.00PM
VENUE: Next to the Coastguard building, Bowentown
OTHER INFO: meets every Wed. All ages are welcome to bring their bikes, shoes and helmets for a fun, free ride.
CONTACT: Jason 07 863 1166

OTHER INFO: are for community groups and can be posted to CoromandelFM PO Box 962 Thames; fax 07 868 6681; email cfm@radioworks.co.nz or complete the P.D. form at any Richardson's Real Estate office on ther Peninsula. You can check P.D.'s on coromandelfm.co.nz