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Email: editor@kmananews.co.nz. For the full lowdown: www.kapimananews.co.nz On today WALLACE ART AWARDS, Twenty Years of Winners brings together the works of 20 Paramount Award winners from the Wallace Art Trust collection. With a few exceptions, none have been seen by the public since the exhibitions at which they were that year’s winner. At Pataka until August 5.
BIO BORDERS, Photographer Wayne Barrar builds on his ongoing interest in the changing New Zealand landscape, looking at the effects of introduced plants and animals in our environment. At Pataka until August 19. Wednesday, August 1 DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, The Mariner, Whitehouse Road, Titahi Bay. Wednesday, August 1, from 7.30pm is a mini pamper evening. Come along with your girlfriends and enjoy an evening of $5 mini treatments, relaxation and nibbles. All women welcome. Info: Naomi 236 0559. Thursday, August 2 MIDWINTER CRAFT FAIR, Tawa Central Kindergarten, 21 Oxford St, 7pm till 9pm. Great range of handcrafted and artisan products available, as well as children’s books, stationery, food, clothing and accessories. Gold coin entry, no eftpos available. Phone Vanessa 021 2893226.
BUGGYWALK, Sport Wellington’s August walk is in the beautiful Otaihanga Domain, next to the Waikanae River on the Kapiti Coast. Meet on the main field at 10am for 10.30am start. Duration is about an hour. The track is completely flat and is on dirt, grass and gravel paths. Saturday, August 4 KAPA HAKA, Wellington regional competition, Wellington Town Hall, 8.30am till 6pm. Nine teams, up to 350 performers, will be competing to represent the region at the national competition. Tickets through Ticketek, $5/$10/$15. Thursday, August 9 FRIENDSHIP, Titahi Bay Friendship Club meet at the Baptist Church. For further info, call Esther on 236 8062. Wednesday, August 15 Annual meeting, Ranui Resid- ents Association, Porirua RSA, McKillop St. 6.30pm. All welcome. Every Thursday DANCE LESSONS, Community Sequence & New Vogue partner dance lessons, Papakowhai School Hall, 7.45pm till 9.30pm. Cost $6 each. Open to all adults 18+. Contact Sue 233 0344. Every Sunday CAR BOOT SALES, Hagley St. Inquiries, phone 021 422 122.