From today

music, along with the sounds of the banjo, guitar, accordion and keyboard, with Smokey and Lorraine, Ray, Joffre, Raelene and Des, along with other items. A relaxing hour or so in this lovely warm lounge, with raffles, cuppa and nibbles. Entry: $3. Contact: Lorraine (03) 327 3231. The Rip Snorter Pig Hunt: Weigh in day for the annual ParnassusCheviot hunt will be held at the Cheviot Rugby Club. Weigh-in between 11am-2.30pm with plenty of prizes on offer. Contact: Grant or Tracy (03) 3198 033. Harness Racing: The Rangiora Harness Racing Club host an afternoon of racing at the Rangiora Racecourse from midday.

Housie Night: Kaiapoi Softball Club fundraiser at the Kaiapoi Golf Club, 7pm, $4 card, $1 super house. Raffles, bar open, coffee and tea available. Quiz night : Ashley Playcentre hold a quiz at the Monteiths Bar in Rangiora (75 Victoria St) at 6.30pm. Entry: $60 per team (max 6 per team). Contact: 03 313 4310.

Candidate Q&A: The Waimakariri Youth Council hosts a debate with the Waimakariri candidates at the Rangiora Town Hall from 7pm.

Fiddler on the roof: Hurunui Theatre Group’s 25th anniversary performance at the Waipara Memorial Hall. Performances on August 24, 25, 26 31st of August and 1 and 2 September. Tickets: Adults $25, Children $15 from Waikari Auto Services, Sally Mac’s and Hurunuitheatre.org.

Quiz Night: A fundraiser for the Amberley Squash Club at 7.30pm at Copper Road Restaurant. Teams of 4 at $40 a team if booked prior to the night, $50 on the night. Limited to 50 people. Contact: Maura 021 192 1401. Oxford Observatory Public Open Night: Come stare into space in Oxford for $2 from 7-11pm (weather dependant) at the Oxford Observatory.