TUESDAY AUGUST 16

The U3A Ashley River/Rakahuri lecture series: Function Centre, Rangiora Showgrounds, 9.30 am. The river and farming; The river and recreation; open discussion on how to improve and maintain our river; $10; contact Bob on 03 312 8933.

Hurunui Netball: The Hurunui netball season comes to a close with the finals day in Hanmer. Greta Valley Quiz Night: The Greta Valley Friends of the School (PTA) host a General Knowledge quiz with an Olympic themed dress up. Team of 4 costs $50, BYO drinks! Email gvquiz@gmail.com to register. 1st prize $300 cash, 2nd Prize $200 cash and 3rd Prize $100 cash. Mainland Big Band: Enjoy a great night out with Christchurch’s longest-established, big band-style Dance Band playing music you will know and love at the Kaiapoi Club from 7.30pm. Tickets: $10. Candle making: Leithfield, 2 – 4pm. Lynnette Creagh will show you how to create your own ‘one-of-a-kind’ candles using colourful paraffin wax, or natural beeswax. There will be an extra cost for the beeswax, or you can bring your own. 2 TimeBank Hurunui credits or $5, plus extra for materials tbc. Register at (03) 314 3406 or tbhlearningexchange@gmail.com Good ol’ Country Dance:

Clarkeville Hall, 7pm ‘til late. Featuring Marion’s Outlawas, Double Dare and top entertainers from Woodend Country Music Club. Tickets $12 at the door, BYO drinks and a plate towards supper. A fundraiser for the club’s November festival. Call 027 488 5297.

from August 24-September 9 starts at 7.30pm. Directed by Julian Anderson. Tickets for $30; $25 for concessions, groups, community and gold card holders at www.repertory.nz or phone (03) 389 5501.