CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7648

Thursday of each month. All ex-Napier Girls' High School students welcome. Info: 844-5900.

Napier Al-Anon Family Group: Every Thursday, 7pm. To help families of alcoholics. Trinity Methodist Church, Clive Square East. Info: 845-4720.

Taradale Rotary Club: 5.30-7.30pm in the Rotary Lounge, Taradale Town Hall, for meeting and meal. Info: www.taradalerotary.co.nz Scrabble: Every Thursday, 1.30-3.30pm. Info: 844-8872. Hawke's Bay Parents Centre Childbirth Education courses: Havelock North and Napier. Learn about the practical elements of pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and caring for your newborn. Info: 835-3743 or hawkesbayantenatal@gmail. com. Visit parentscentre.org. nz/hawkes-bay.

Scouts: Greendale/Tamatea Scout Group, boys and girls aged 5.5-18.5. Info: Gavin Menzies, 845-1621, or scouts. org.nz

Zonta Club of Hawke's Bay: Women's group focusing on advancing the status of women and girls through service and advocacy. Meets fourth Thursday of month, 5.30pm, at Golflands, Mangateretere. Info: hawkesbay@zonta.org.nz or 021 255 5181.

Napier Garden Club: Meets first Thursday of every month, 7.30pm, in the Tamatea Community Church at the Tamatea end of York Ave. Casuals are $3 per night. Info: Gaynor Comley, 843-4108.

Napier Air Training Corps: Every Thursday, Army Hall, Coote Rd. Taking new entrants aged 13-16 during the first school term. Info: 834-1389 and leave a message or facebook.com/ 13Squadron

Hawke's Bay Community Law Centre Free Legal Clinic: Every Friday 9am to 3pm. Napier Family Centre, 112 Morris Spence Avenue, Onekawa. Appointments Ph 06 8437280.

Hawke's Bay Community Choir: Sing for joy in a nonauditioned choir with professional song leader. World music, popular songs, rounds. No music reading. Every Thursday during term time. 7-8.30pm, Clive Community Hall. $5 per week. Info: Cathy Kingston phone 844 8099. Email sing4joy.nz@gmail.com or just come to sing. International Dancing. 10am-noon, Community Hall, Clive. Info: Glenys, 021 1883 118.

Kidz Need Dadz: Weekly support meeting, 7.30-9pm, Bay Baptist Church hall, 79 Gloucester St. All welcome, gold coin donation at door. Info: Shayne Jeffares, hawkesbay@kidzneeddadz. org.nz or 022 812 6144.

Bay Railway Modellers Inc: Meets each Thursday, 7.30-9.30pm at Faraday St clubrooms. For those interested in model railways, either new to hobby or experienced. Info: Phil, 844-0252 or pjcrombie99@gmail.co.nz Essential Oils Workshop: Every Thursday, 7pm, Onehunga Rd, Bay View. Free. Info: Lisa, 022 617 4705.

Napier Friendship Dance Club: Let's Dance, old time and sequence, fourth Friday of every month except December, 7.30pm, Taradale Citizen's Hall, Symons Lane, Taradale. All welcome, phone 8709 339. Homebirth Hawke's Bay: Monthly meetings. Info: Jessica, 021 188 3204. Lesbian Gathering: Support development of a lesbian community in Hawke's Bay. Info: decodivas.co.nz Cribbage: 1pm, Omaranui Bowling Club pavilion. Info: 844-3102.

Earth Gardens Charitable Trust (Disability Vocational Training Service): Garage sale every Friday, 9am-2pm, 57 Sandy Rd, Meeanee, next to the Speedway. Donations of furniture/clothes/ crockery, etc. gratefully received. Drop in or, for pickup, phone 834-4010. New Parents' Group: 9.30-11.30am. Plunket Community Hub, 62 Flanders Ave. Info: 870-5009.

Vocal Toning Circle Healing Frequencies: Free weekly gathering to cocreate healing sounds and tones, 7-8pm, Taradale. Info: Lily, 650-4048.

Napier Craft Group: Meets Fridays, 10.30am-12.30pm. Trinity Methodist Church, Clive Square. Basic craft project supplied each week or bring your own. Gold coin koha to cover costs. Info: Lynne 027 361 9562.

La Bomba: At the Latin Club,

Napier, August 22: diverse cultural music, inspired by rhythms, sounds and languages from across the world.

Milonga dance session at 6pm before La Bomba's Latin fusion set at 8pm

A late Latin Party with a live DJ will follow Limited tickets on the door @ $10, or get yours now at: eventfinda.co.nz Overeaters Anonymous: Is eating food or gaining weight a problem? An OA group meets each Saturday, 11am, in the lounge on the right side of Trinity Methodist Church, Clive Square East. Donation only. Info: 027 812 1062

Royal New Zealand Naval Association Hawke's Bay: 4pm, last Saturday of month, Napier RSA. Info: Tony Fraser, 878-0064.

Chinese Badminton Club: Every Saturday, 8-10pm. Meeanee Indoor Sports Centre, cnr Meeanee Rd and Gavin Black St. Adults: $6; members: $5. Everyone welcome. Info: Kee, 843-0990 or 022 093 5115. Justice of the Peace: Available at Taradale Library, 10am-noon. Nelson Park Tennis Club: New members welcome. Free junior and senior coaching, Saturday senior club days and much more. Located on Morris St. Info: ian@inhb.co.nz

Hawke's Bay Model Boat Club: noon-4pm. Power boats (weather permitting). Anderson Park Lake. Hawke's Bay Community Orchestra: Every Saturday during the school term, 9:30am, St Peter's Church, 1202 Ada St, Hastings. Info: hbcommunityorchestra@gmail.com, Charlotte (027 677 8118) or Mae (021 210 6521).

Love Nature: Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC): Offers monthly nature-based activities for primary and intermediate aged children and their families. Phone Marcia on 845 3314 or visit www.kcc.org.nz

Taradale Sunday Market, held weekly inside the Taradale RSA from 9am-1pm. All money from the rental of stalls goes back to the Taradale RSA. It is mainly a craft market with some very high quality items at very reasonable prices. For more information contact Corinna 0220387068.

Napier City Petanque Club every Sunday from 1pm, also on Tuesday and Thursday, 1pm. Nelson Park, Napier. Free practice boules & full facilities available. For more info call Peter on 022 0904076 or check the club out at

ARIES—March 21-April 20 TAURUS—April 21-May 22 GEMINI—May 23-June 21 CANCER—June 22-July 22 LEO—July 23-August 22 BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK

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Hawke's Bay Iris Group: For everyone who enjoys irises. Info: Linda, 845-1600. Old Customhouse Museum: Customs Quay,

This week the thrifty Aries may do an about turn, finding it delightful to enjoy new extravagances. Happily, you are blessed by modest financial good fortune. A new acquaintance should develop into a faithful friend.

A partnership dispute could intensify before easing up. Compromise is the key, but don’t give in more than 60 per cent! A phone call or email from overseas may offer a pleasant surprise.

Home improvements are positively accented, but stay within your budget. The time is favourable for taking on additional work. A Taurus or Leo may enter the friendship picture now.

You could advance in a professional organization, but don’t be afraid to be a little aggressive. Rapport with an older person deepens. Accounting chores require prompt attention.

A shift in roles starts taking place with a romance partner or work mate. If travelling, enjoy a surplus of pleasant surprises. In diet and exercise make moderation your keyword.

VIRGO—August 23-September 22

Your vitality peaks and you are able to tackle any work chore, no matter how intimidating. One thing you cannot handle is a showdown with a loved one. Bargain hunting could bring good returns over the weekend.

LIBRA—September 23-October 22

Restraint and a more conservative approach could help resolve a recent financial difficulty. Nip any work or family problems in the bud - it can get out of hand very quickly.

SCORPIO—October 23-November 21

A differences of opinion could lead to a health debate with a family member or neighbour. Drop-ins arrive at your door through the weekend. Your writing talents could lead to profits.

SAGITTARIUS—November 22-December 22

The accent is on continuity. Focus on present tasks rather than starting all new ones. Strained relationships become sweeter when you take the initiative. Career conflicts end amicably.

CAPRICORN—December 23-January 20

Romance will thrive through the week. There may be some interesting developments in your work situation. Diplomacy is your present strong point, winning you plaudits in professional and volunteer organizations.

AQUARIUS—January 21-February 19

Romantic relationships become less intense and more relaxed. Aiming high helps you realize goals a little ahead of schedule. A brand new career opportunity may open up in the near future.

PISCES—February 20-March 20

The accent is on simplification. Don’t try to complicate everything at home or the work place. Travel planning and educational pursuits are highlighted on the weekend.

You are energetic, passionate, suspicious, mysterious and fairminded. Quite simply, you are one of the most complex characters around. The spotlight is on financial expansion. Your energy proves a great help, but your suspicious nature may be a liability.

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25. Clearly coming across from the mother and father? (13).

1. The zone is dry: high ground (6). 2. The smallest is a pound and a quarter (5). 3. Important for a great while (34). 4. A gentle creature trapped for exhibition at the zoo (4). 5. Give us a song, girl! (5). 6. Conentrated on the tennis-playing to get the point (7). 7. Made a home for a good person in want (6). 13. A girl with no hair running round inside (7). 15. Say at the time it’s mean (7). 16. Run in to stop (6). 17. The attractive victim time after time is taken in (6). 19. The father, you notice goes back and releases (5). 21. Turn and run to catch the fish (5). 22. Time the girl going round the mountain (4).

CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 7647 - SOLUTIONS Across

- 1,No wonder. 6, Peer. 8, Her-e. 9, Pas-tries. 10, Essay (SA). 11, Rushes. 13, Freeze. 15, E-xc-ess. 17, Finish (Finnish). 19, Car-p-s. 22, Respons-e. 23, la-i-d. 24, St-a-y. 25, Se-parat-e.

- 2, O-pen-s. 3, O-ve-rate. 4, Dope. 5, Re-sort-ed. 6, Pa(st)-ris. 7, Elevens. 12, M-eth-inks. 14, R-aim-ent. 16, Crawler. 18, Imp-(on)ly. 20, Point. 21, Keep (rev).

Down QUICK PUZZLE NO. 7647 - SOLUTIONS Across

- 1, Marmoset. 6, Sane. 8, Stir. 9, Contrite. 10, Shack. 11, Astern. 13, Bisect. 15, Lively. 17, Damsel. 19, Close. 22, Sinister. 23, Used. 24, Unit. 25, Cheyenne.

- 2, Aitch. 3, Miracle. 4, Sect. 5, Tentacle. 6, Sprat. 7, Natural. 12, Athletic. 14, Italian. 16, Vulture. 18, Shift. 20, Sheen. 21, Free.

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Slang (13) Game (5) Hide (7) Withstand (6) Stone (6) Armada (5) Foam (5) Esteem (6) Shellfish (6) Fortress (7) Track (5) Navy (submarine

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Club (6) Sensational (5) Notice (7) Unattractive (4) Subside (5) Repress (7) Kill (6) Ease (7) Cock (7) Uproar (6) Ebb (6) Wireless (5) Colour (5) More (4)