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'A BARREL OF LAUGHS' - Comedy Show with Mayor Tim Shadbolt and Gary McCormick
Wednesday 2 January 2008 8pm
Chambers Cafe, Bar and Restaurant, 22 Haszard Street, Waihi
$60 (includes supper) Tickets available from Chambers Cafe, Bar & Restaurant Phone:(07) 863 7474
Email: leah.arch@xtra.co.nz
Trust Waikato Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services hosts...
THE ANNUAL NEW YEAR'S DAY FAMILY SPORTS DAY
Tuesday 1 January 2008 from 11am Our annual family sports day. A Waihi Beach Tradition! Races for the tots all the way through to the Grandparents. Running races, Chariot races, Three-legged races, Wheelbarrow races, etc. Even backwards races! Come along and have some fun. Free Icecreams at the club for the kids. Enquiries to the Surf Club. Phone: (07) 863 5108
THE ORIGINAL GYPSY FAIR - WHANGAMATA
Tuesday 1 January to Friday 4 January 2008. Whangamata Area School More than 42 housetrucks are expected to be part of this year's amzing touring gypsy market. A great family day out with music, entertainment, food and a wide variety of original handcrafts.
Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club are proud to present...
THE WAIHI BEACH VILLAGE OPEN FISHING COMPETITION
Saturday 5 January 2008
For full information call the Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club
Contact: Gary or Donna Phone: (07) 863 5006
THE WAIHI LEADER ANNUAL FUN RUN / WALK
Wednesday 2 January 2008
Run starts at 9:30am with registrations from 8:30am
Assemble on the Beach in front of the Bowentown Beach Holiday Park. The event finishes at the Waihi Beach Surf Club.
Trust Waikato Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services hosts...
THE ANNUAL MONSTER SANDCASTLE COMPETITION
Sunday 6 January 2008 1pm Cost: $2 per person
Small and Large teams compete for the honour of being Waihi's best sand sculptors for 2008. Come along and join in the fun in front of the Waihi Beach Surf Club.
Trust Waikato Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services hosts...
THE ANNUAL 'MUD TO CLUB' RUN
Saturday 5 January 2008 1pm with registration from 12:45
Cost: $5 Adults (18 & over) $2 Youth (17 & under)
A fun run from Athernee boat ramp to Waihi Beach Surf Club
Billabong and Fowlers Surf & Fashion Waihi presents...
MISS WAIHI BEACH
Friday 4 January 2008 From 4pm In the marquee beside Waihi Beach Hotel, Wilson Rd, Waihi Beach $5 entry fee for all 4 Categories:
Miss Waihi Beach - 17 years old and over Miss Teen Waihi Beach - 13 to 16 years old
Miss Junior Waihi Beach - 8 to 12 year olds Tiny Tots (girls and boys) - 4 to 7 year olds
Further info and entry forms at Fowlers Surf and Fashion Waihi or The Waihi College tent by the Waihi Beach Surf Club on 1,2,3 & 4 January 2008 from 10am-noon
THE 37TH WAIHI SUMMER FESTIVAL
Friday 11 - Monday 14th January 2008 10am - 4pm daily
Waihi Memorial Hall, Seddon St, Waihi Hall entry $4.00 Featuring many beautiful exhibits of painting, sculpture, fibre art, photography, floral art and the winning stories from the recent short story competition.
The 37th Waihi Summer Festival presents...
THE SEDDON STREET FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 13 January 2008 1am -2pm All manner of family entertainment. Outside the Waihi Memorial Hall in the street will be jugglers, stilt walkers, old fashioned games for kids, live music, bouncy castle etc
KATIKATI AVOCADO FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL 2008
Saturday 12 January 2008 11:30am - 6pm A & P Showgrounds, Katikati.
Admission $15 family members under 18 accompanied by an adult are free
Earlybird tickets $12 available from Westpac Katikati and the Katikati Information Centre.
ART EXPO @ WAITETE ORCHARD CAFE - NOELINE GRANT
Sunday 6 January - Monday 14 January 2008
31Orchard Road, Waihi
Noeline paints realism in acrylics, oils and pastel. Come and see her exhibition in the upstairs gallery of the Waitete Orchard Cafe and Restaurant. Entry is free.
Contact: Roland Straessle Phone: (07) 863 8980
MARTHA MINE OPEN DAY
Sunday 20 January 2008 10am - 4pm
Giant machinery display, Rock Fossicking, Mine rescue display, Gold panning, Rock drilling and more.... Adults $10 Children $5 Under 5's free - Family Pass $25
WAIHI'S 3RD LIFE AND SOUL FESTIVAL
Sunday 20 January 2008 10am - 4pm
A veritable smorgasbord of music, art, craft, food and entertainment showcasing Waihi's unique lifestyle. Contact: Karen Dodd Phone: (07) 863 8080
NZ SPIRITUAL FAIRS - WAIHI BEACH
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 January
Waihi Beach Community Centre, Beach Rd, Waihi Beach Gold coin entry into the Community Centre to wander through the stalls of Crystals, Healers, Natural Products, etc and see what's new and interesting in this realm. Including Mediums Kadean, Colleen Baird, Leticia Kelly, Robyn Teague and Mollie Schollum. For more information or stall bookings contact Trevor on 027 280 6466
AN EVENING WITH THE MEDIUMS - NZ SPIRITUAL FAIRS - WAIHI BEACH
Saturday night 19 January 2008
Waihi Beach Community Centre, Beach Rd, Waihi Beach Tickets $15 supper included.
For bookings contact Trevor on 027 280 6466 or nzspiritualfairs@xtra.co.nz
Owens Flooring is proud to sponsor... THE ANNUAL BOWENTOWN BATHTUB REGATTA
Sunday 27 January 2008.
Starts with 'check-in' at 12 Midday at Bowentown Boating & Sportfishing Club
Women's races, 3 Rowing races, 3 Motorized races and a Junior race.
All Proceeds donated to Waihi Beach Junior Surf Club (Nippers)
For info contact Bill Owens 0274 970 913 or Ross Sutcliffe (07) 863 4428 a/h
WHIRITOA GARDEN RAMBLE
Saturday 26 January 2008
10 gardens, Art work, Craft on display, Devonshire tea and Drinks
$10 per person $20 per family. Proceeds to St Johns First Response Group
Contact: Lammina Hutchison Phone: (07) 865 9446
Bowentown Boating and Sport Fishing Club is proud to present...
THE A1 HOMES 'NAUTI GIRLS' HARBOUR ONLY FISHING COMPETITION
Saturday 2 february 2008 5am - 4pm with weigh in from 1-4pm
Tickets available from Reel 'n Wave Waihi Beach and Bowentown Boating Club from Weds 16 January 2008 Contact: Gary or Donna Phone: (07) 863 5006
PAEROA RACES
Friday 1 February 2008 Thames Road, Paeroa
Horse racing at the ever popular Paeroa Racetrack
For Information Contact: Jennifer Glover
Phone: (07) 862 7246 (phone manned on Wednesdays & Fridays only)
WAIHI ACOUSTIC MUSIC CLUB NIGHT at Chambers Cafe, Bar and Restaurant
Friday 1 February 2008 22 Haszard Street, Waihi
Our local muso's enjoying a jam night of fun and creative expression.
Open mic. All Welcome. Come along and play, sing or just come to be entertained.
Contact: Leah at Chambers Cafe, Bar and Restaurant Phone: (07) 863 7474
Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park and Katikati Masters Swimming Club Presents...
2KM OCEAN SWIM - OROKAWA BAY TO WAIHI BEACH
Sunday 3 February 2008 Briefing 8:30 sharp at Waihi Beach Surf Club. Race starts 10am at Orokawa Bay. This event is open to all ages. Post event prizegiving & refreshments, plus spot prizes. Contact: Shane Henry 027 231 1152 or shanus@slingshot.co.nz
Or Sally Gibbs 021 125 0096 or sallywrites@clear.net.nz
Waihi Beach Top 10 Holiday Park and Katikati Masters Swimming Club Presents...
NZ 33.3M POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Saturday 2 February 2008 Dave Hume Pool, Carisbrook St, Katikati
Warmup at 5pm - Racing starts at 6pm. Non-registered Masters Swimmers Welcome - Anyone 20yrs plus at 31/12/08. Post Event Prizegiving and BBQ Contact: Shane Henry 027 231 1152 or shanus@slingshot.co.nz Or Sally Gibbs 021 125 0096 or sallywrites@clear.net.nz
WAIHI CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB - OPENING NIGHT
Monday 4 February 2008
7pm Pay subs ($35) and organise partners for the year 7:30 pm Bridge starts
At the Union Street Clubrooms, Waihi Contact: Ray Demler Phone (07) 863 8720
15TH PAEROA HIGHLAND GAMES & TATTOO
Saturday 9 February 2008 9am-9pm Evening Tattoo starts at 6:30pm at Paeroa Domain
Adults day/eve $15 (adults from 5:30pm $10) Children $2 Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands and Solo Piping, Axeman's Carnival, Clan Gathering & Genealogy, Food & Refreshments...
Waihi Beach Board Riders Club proudly presents...
THE JOHN MCGRATH MEMORIAL SURF COMPETITION
Saturday 9 February 2008 registrations at 8am Brighton Park, Brighton Rd, Waihi Beach
The Waihi beach Board riders Club invites entries into the following categories: Under12, Under14, Under16, Under16 girls, Under18, Open Mens, Open Womens, Over28, Over40, Over50, Novice Women, and Novice Kids. A division for everyone!
Contact: Trevor Phone: (07) 863 4857
Trust Waikato Waihi Beach Lifeguard Services and Tradestaff hosts...
NORTH ISLAND SURFBOAT CHAMPS at Waihi Beach
ROUND THREE - Saturday 9 February 2008 from 12 Midday... The hardest of the hard go head to head in this hotly contested surf boat event.
FINALS - Sunday 10 February 2008 from 9am... The champions of the champions from yesterday's event battle it out for the North Island Short Course title.
WAIHI DRAMA SOCIETY - AUDITIONS FOR 'STEPPING OUT'
Sunday 10 February 2pm At Interim Theatre, Boyd Road, Waihi
A comedy by Richard Harris. A cast of 10 (9 women of all ages and 1 man) is required for this popular play. For scripts contact: Val Ferguson (Director)
Phone (07) 863 121 or 027 286 0565
BATTLE OF THE STREETS - PAEROA
Sunday 17th February 2008
Practice from 8:15am, Racing starts at 11:30am
17 action packed street races at the spectacular "Hacksaw" circuit featuring NZ's top riders. A Family day out.
CHARITY V8 SHOW & SWAP MEET
Saturday 16 February 2008
Street Parade at 10am Proceeding to the Paeroa Racecourse.
Public entry by gold coin donation. V8 entries $5 and swap meet sites $10
Contact: Lenva (07) 862 6205 or Contact: Viv (07) 862 6898
'NICK JNR @ YOUR BEACH' COMES TO WHANGAMATA
Saturday 16 February 2008 11am - 2pm
Esplanade Drive, Whangamata
Come and play with the NICK JNR crew! I't's a free event. Bring your board shorts, your family and friends and don't forget your sunscreen! All sorts of activities from games and giveaways to a surfing competition. Fab prizes to be won.
WAIHI BEACH DIRT TRACK CLUB
Saturday 16 Febrary 2008 - Points Day
Track at Waihi Beach Road, Waihi Beach
Pack a picnic, take a rug and sit on the bank and watch the thrills and spills as the guys and girls of the Waihi Beach Dirt Track Club of the race if off for season points. Food caravan also available. Contact: Paul on (07) 863 6162
Contact: Christine Evetts - Secretary on (07) 863 4555
WAIHI 5 ASIDE SUMMER SOCCER COMPETITION
Monday 11 February 2008 6pm
Morgan Park, Kenny St, Waihi
You are still able to join in on your own or with your mixed team. for players year 8 and up. A 5 - 6 week comp with finals on 17 March 2008
For more info contact Neil Phone: (07) 863 7741 or 021 190 5261
WAIHI SUMMER SOCCER MENS (SNRS ONLY) COMPETITION
Thursday nights
Morgan Park, Kenny St, Waihi
For more info contact Neil
Phone: (07) 863 7741 or 021 190 5261
WAIHI EAST SCHOOL ANNUAL GALA
Saturday 1 March 2008 10am - 3pm School Grounds, Donnelly Rd, Waihi
Contact the school for more information on (07) 863 8693
Email: waihi.east.school@xtra.co.nz
WAIHI BEACH MARDI GRAS
23 February 2008 4-9pm Waihi Beach Village, Wilson Road, Waihi Beach
An annual summer street party which is getting even bigger and even better every year! Family entertainment, food, refreshments and live music. Tickets $10 onsale now from these Waihi Beach locations - The Porch, Flat White Cafe, and Hammer Hardware
Waihi Summer Festival proudly presents...
TWILIGHT JAZZ 'N' BLUES CONCERT
Saturday 1 march 2008 5:30pm with gate sales from 5pm
Dragonfly Garden, 11 Parry Palm Avenue, Waihi (if wet to Memorial Hall, Waihi)
Featuring Garry Spain, Edwina Thorne & friends and Brian Shone. Bring a Picnic.
Cost: $5 (children accompanied by adults free).
Tickets available from Koru Florist and Gallery, Seddon St, Waihi. All profits to S.P.C.A
GO BY BIKE DAY - BIKEWISE WEEK 2008
Wednesday 27 February 2008 7-8am Waihi Memorial Hall, Seddon Street, Waihi
Cycle along and join in the 'Bikewise' fun! Free 'Bikewise' breakfast for participants - spot prizes - Free bike checks.
Cont: Julie Stephenson - Sport Waikato Phone: 027 486 4955
CHILDREN'S DAY 2008 - FAMILY FUN DAY
Sunday 2 March 2008 12:00 - 2:00pm
Gilmour Lake, Gilmour Street, Waihi
Fire Engine Rides, Horse Rides, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Sausage sizzle, Health Promotion, Family games. Contact: Jenni Phone: (07) 863 7555
MINI STOCK CAR BONANZA DAY - Waihi Beach Dirt Track Club
Saturday 8 March 2008, 12 mid-day
Waihi Beach Road, Waihi Beach
Race Day with a difference. Come up to the dirt track and watch the thrills and spills of the Mini Stocks as they battle it out for first place. Seating on the grassy bank. Food and Drinks available for purchase from the caravan or BYO picnic. Contact Waihi Beach Dirt Track Club for more info, Christine Evetts on (07) 863 4555
WAIHI BEACH SCHOOL FAMILY FUN FEST
Friday 7 March 2008 4 - 7pm
School Grounds, Beach Road, Waihi Beach
Rides, stalls, attractions, mini jeeps, games, giant lucky dip, great prizes and oodles of food. A huge silent art auction including 2 Sir Edmund Hillary pieces. A real community event.
Contact: Emma Phone: (07) 549 4598 or 027 384 7727
PAEROA WILDFOOD, WINE AND ART FESTIVAL
Saturday 15 March 2008 11am -4pm
Paeroa Domain, Willoughby Street, Paeroa
Wild food and wine from local wineries, entertainment and an amazing array of art from local artists. Cost: $5 Phone (07) 862 6999
SPIRITUAL HEALING AND READING AFTERNOON
Sunday March 16 2008 1pm - 5pm
Waihi Memorial Hall, Seddon St, Waihi
The folk at Waihi's '2 worlds Spiritualist Centre' invite you all to join them in a relaxing afternoon with 7 Mediums and 9 Healers Door cost: $5
ST. PATRICKS DAY AT 'THE STIRLING'
Monday 17 March 2008
The Stirling Tavern, Seddon Street, Waihi
Fancy Dress, order Beef and Guiness Stew for $5, Spot prizes, Prizes for best karaoke of an Irish song! Contact: Denise and Alan Jamieson
Phone: (07) 863 8789
Waihi Beach Playcentre proudly hosts...
'THOSE WERE THE DAYS...'
Saturday 15 March 2008 7:30pm @ Flat White Cafe, 21 Shaw Road, Waihi Beach
Come dressed in the clothes from the year you were born.
With local DJ Shona. Tickets $15 pp (includes supper) available from Waihi Beach Hammer Hardware or Phone Margo on (07) 863 5386
PLAYCENTRE OPEN AIR OPEN DAY
Tuesday 18 March 2008 9:30 - 11:30am @ Brighton Reserve, Brighton Road, Waihi Beach (the respective Playcentre buildings if wet) Celebrating Playcentre awareness week, Waihi and Waihi Beach Playcentres join together for a morning of fun. Painting, Dressups and lots of great playing for pre-schoolers and their parents/caregivers. New members welcome as always. Waihi Beach Playcentre - Margo Millen, Phone: (07) 863 5386
Waihi Playcentre - Karen Sas, Phone: (07) 863 8224
Athenree Homestead celebrate their 130th Birthday with...
AN EASTER PARTY AND VARIETY TALENT CONTEST
Sunday 23 March 2008 1pm - 5pm
Athenree Homestead celebrates 130 years with a variety talent contest judged by the audience, who vote with dollar coins. Magnificent prizes including a luxury mystery weekend for two. Children's rides and entertainment. A 'Best Easter Bonnet' competition with an easter hamper as the prize. Vintage-style dress optional. Food and beverages available for purchase.
Contact: David Gollings Phone (07) 863 9345 or Terelle Carroll Phone (07) 863 4363
FREE MOBILE EAR CLINIC
Wednesday 26 March 2008
Waihi Central School, Morseby Ave, Waihi
Open from 10am - 2:30pm (closed for lunch from 12:30 - 1:30pm) For the treatment of discharging ears, Glue Ear assessment and management, grommet check and foreign body / wax removal.
Waihi Central School PTA Proudly Presents...
THE GREAT EGG HUNT
Saturday 22 March 2008 2pm
Waihi Central School Grounds, Moresby Ave, Waihi
$2.00 per child under 12 Over 500 eggs to be found plus more great prizes.
FREE CHILD CAR SEAT CHECKS
Wednesday 26 March 2008 12:30-2:30pm and 3:30-4:30pm Waihi New World car park
Thursday 27 March 2008 2:45-3:15pm Outside Tall Poppies Childcare Centre, Mataura Rd, Waihi
Thursday 27 March 2008 8:00-9:00am Waihi Free Kindergarten, Donnelly Street, Waihi
Contact: Marion Smith - Plunket Phone: (07) 863 8874
WAIHI PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION SOCIETY
Saturday 29 March from 8:30am and Sunday 30 March 2008 finishes 8pm
Dancers from 3-4yrs of age to 18yrs competing for their age group scholarships and trophies.
The major awards on Saturday night starts at 7pm. Nominations for the National competition 'Young performer of the Year', which will be held in Tauranga, are confirmed at this event.
Contact: Estelle McInnes Phone: (07) 863 8535
THROUGH THE GATE
Saturday 29 March and Sunday 30 March 2008 10am - 4pm
A ramble in Katikati and surrounds, visiting properties with many outstanding features.
$15 per weekend ticket on sale now at Katikati Information Centre and Katikati Unichem Pharmacy. Contact: Bruce Robinson Phone (07) 549 2064
Waihi Golden Girls Leisure Marchers proudly hosts...
LEISURE MARCHERS DISPLAY DAY
Saturday 29 March 2008 11am
Waihi Beach Primary School Grounds, Beach Road, Waihi Beach
Held at Waihi Beach for the second time, 14 colourful and talented marching teams will be on display with over one hundred marchers from Birkenhead to New Plymouth. This event will be on wet or fine with food and drinks available for purchase.
Contact: Shirley Baker Phone: (07) 863 1100
