Events in the Far North – Courtesy of The Bay Chronicle
Kerikeri Community Toy Library 21st birthday, past and present members and librarians invited. June 12 at Wharepuke, Kerikeri. 7.30pm-9pm. RSVP by Friday 9 June 2012 Samantha Ressier 021 073 6512 or 407 1533 or kerikeritoylibrary@gmail.com
The Art of the Pop-Up Book
Pop-Up Books, The Art of the Paper Engineer features an outstanding example of pop-up or movable books from a private collection, ranging in topic from architecture to zoos, in almost every style and targeted at all age groups. 9am-5pm daily at the Turner Centre, from June 13 to July 7.
Go Hard for the Hungry, World Vision 40 Hour Famine! Kerikeri students’ World Vision Team invites the community to a funraiser fundraiser May 25 at the Turner Centre.
Coeliac Awareness Week, June 4-10 www.coeliac.org.nz/agm The theme for Coeliac New Zealand is `Going gluten free? First get tested for coeliac disease!’ Julie Law of Kerikeri will be working with the schools programme at the Auckland Writers and Readers Festival. Contact 4077 146
Exhibition at Kaan Zamaan “Out of Africa” with Mike Nettmann, Tracey Miller, Tracy Clarke and Keri Molloy.
Concert, Gregor Borland and Sandy Brechin May 26, 7.30pm at Bishops Wood Estate, SH10 Kerikeri. Contact Denise Ph 09 407 8839.
Kerikeri Folk and Live Music Club, Shane Stewart and Anna Dunwoodie small pipes and harp,7.30pm Saturday May 19 at Bishop Wood Richard Adams and Nigel Gavin, with special guest at Marsden Estate Kerikeri May 19, 7pm. Bookings 407 9398 or email julia@kaanzamaan.co.nz
Monthly open mic night at Trumps Cafe in Kaikohe. Contact Brent Strathdee 022 0739071
Puff and Pull Carnival, May 20 at Kawakawa. The day consists of three major components sponsored “trek the track” for local schools, team competitions: school and adult teams pulling the vintage steam engine Gabriel the length of the main street, to compete for the “getting up steam” trophy for schools and the “Gabriel trophy” for adult teams. Johnson Park activities include school dance and music performances, bouncy castle, stalls and refreshments. Contact Ken Timperley principal@karetu.schoolzone.net.nz
Bay of Islands Country Rock Festival, May 11-13, featuring more than 45 acts from New Zealand, Nashville and Australia performing at multiple venues. Street music and line dancing. Contact: Shirley May 09 404 1063 or maysplace@actrix.co.nz or go to www.country-rock.co.nz
Kerikeri International Piano Competition from June 28 to July 1 at the Turner Centre, Kerikeri offering aspiring concert pianists a chance to showcase and test their skills over three days of rigorous live performances. The competition will be adjudicated by Mikhail Solovei of Monash University, Melbourne. Total prize pool $25,000 www.kipc.org.nz
Russell Birdman Festival, July 6-8. Three days of wacky fun drag race, beach dig, dingy races, spaghetti eating comp, BBQ cook off all before the big event Spread your Wings in Russell’s Ultimate Flying Challenge: Reach a minimum of 5m or more and be in to win a $1000 cash prize. www.russellbirdman.co.nz
Matariki Celebrations, Northland wide throughout June www.matarikinorthland.co.nz
Clubs:
Kerikeri Cruising Club – Winter racing each Sunday – next race May 20 Winter Series start 11.00am.
Epilepsy and Seizure support, offering friendship and peer to peer support through social and educational activites with Seizure Support Northland. Contact Elaine on 432 0532 or go to www.seizuresupport.org.nz
Galaxy Rangers Beginners Line Dancing classes meet every Monday at 5pm-7pm at Okaihau Rugby Clubrooms Okaihau. For further enquiries Ph 09 407 9395.
Bay of Islands Travel club meeting May 25, 5.45pm at the Razza. Speaker is Brian Smart on Taiwan and Vietnam.
Ladies Night Out – 2nd Wednesday of each month ( Group from the defunct BPW) for dinner and conversation.
