FAMILY & COMMUNITY
Paeka¯ka¯riki Market: St Peters Hall, cnr Beach Rd and Ames St, Paeka¯ka¯riki, all sorts from clothes, and jewellery to shrubs, preserves and veges, held first Saturday of the month. Pasifika PowerUP Plus: Porirua Power Station, Porirua College, 64 Drivers Crescent, Cannons Creek, children can improve in their learning ie literacy and numeracy for primary students and preparation for NCEA for your college students, a meal provided, every Tuesday, from 5.30pm. Pauatahanui Lamb and Calf Day: Pauatahanui School, rain or shine, November 4, 10am till 2pm. Pete’s Place: St Peter’s Church, Collins Ave, Linden, come and join us for a cup of coffee and a chat, play a game of cards or do a jigsaw with others or simply sit and relax, every Thursday, 10am till 2pm, St Peter’s church by the Linden shops, all welcome no cost, contact 232 8448. Porirua Library: Parumoana St, Story World for Preschoolers, every Wednesday and Friday during term time, 10.45am. Porirua ‘P’ Pull: Wesley Community Action, Waitangirua Mall, walk in days for people worried about the impact methamphetamine has on them, a friend or a family member, Mondays, 10am till 2pm, phone 235 5750. Porirua Rotary Club: Porirua Club, Lodge Pl, meeting every Wednesday at 5.45pm. Porirua RSA: McKillop St, Tai Chi for all ages and abilities, every Monday, 11am till noon. Seniors Social Club, first pension Tuesday of the month, 11am till 1pm, for information 237 7695. Indoor Bowls, every Tuesday, 1pm till 3pm. Porirua Park Run: Bothamley Park, Champion St, it is a five kilometre run or walk and it is you against the clock every Saturday, 8am. Porirua Saturday Market: Waitangirua Mall car park, fresh fruit, food, entertainment, 4am till noon. Safety & Song Night Market: Be in to win prizes, get advice from professionals and take part in the virtual reality experience ‘Escape My House’. Firefighters will demonstrate how quickly a kitchen can catch fire and what it takes to it put out. You can also get your child’s car seat checked and experience the impact the wearing of a seat belt can have on an accident’s outcome. Cobham Court Cnr of Hartham Place and Serlby Place, October 26, 5pm till 9pm. Spring Gala: Paremata School, Paremata Crescent, Porirua, rain or shine, October 28, 11am till 3pm. Sunday Market: Pa¯taka, Parumoana St, third Sunday of each month, 10am till 3pm, for inquiries email craftsporirua@gmail.com Workshop: Understanding concepts of Law of Attraction, Subconscious Mind and Transactional Analysis. $20. Please email to register:info@pagesofpossibilities.net Wellington Pet & Animal Expo 2017: A family exhibition of products, services, and entertainment for all those who love pets and animals. Hundreds of the latest pet products and services will be displayed to help owners give their pets the best kind of care available. October 28 and 29, from 10am, Te Rauparaha Arena, 17 Parumoana St, Porirua.
SPORT & OUTDOORS
Tawa Squash Club: Main Road, Tawa, Mondays Senior Night, free, 7pm till 9pm, Thursdays, Mums n Bubs Squash, 9.30 till 11am, Fridays, Junior Club Night, 5pm till 7pm and Small Nix, 5 to 8 year olds, 5pm till 5.50pm.