THURSDAY, JULY 21
Kathy White Writing Workshop: Aimed at children 8 to 12 years, Cathy will help children with their fiction writing and encourage young writers who want to enter the FaBo writing competition. Taupo Library, 10.30am to 12 noon, free but bookings at the library are essential. Harry Potter Family Dress-Up Quiz Night: Taupo Library. Bring a plate for the banquet table and settle in for an evening of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets questions. The banquet table is for all teams to share. Alcohol-free event. All ages welcome, teams of 4-6 people. From 6pm-8pm, bookings required, call the library on 07 376 0070 Daily Prawn Fishing Competition: Can you catch the day’s biggest prawn? Prizes awarded for the park’s biggest prawn each day. Normal admission fees apply to enter Huka Prawn Park, but no added cost to enter the competition. Grand prize of $500. July 9 to July 24, Huka Prawn Park, Karetoto Rd, Taupo. Open 9.30am to 3pm. Mulligan’s Open-Mic night: The stage is set, so just bring your talent. Musicians, poets, comedians, all welcome. Perfect for guitar, keyboard, percussion, voice, harmonica, flute, saxophone and more. Mulligans Bar, 15 Tongariro St. Every Thursday. 8pm till late. Free. Taupo Harrier Club: Harrier hut, AC Baths Av. Catering for all levels of runners and walkers, all ages welcome from five up. Meets every Tuesday 5.30pm, Thursday 5.30pm, and Saturday 1.30pm. Visit Facebook for more information Taupo Aikido Club: Japanese martial art, Taupo-nui-a-Tia College gym. Great for self defence. All welcome from 13 years and up. First week free. 6.30pm till 8.30pm. Phone Tristan on 021 167 6432. Taupo Croquet Club: (golf croquet), 3 Rokino Rd. New players welcome for three free games. 1pm till 3pm. Great Lake Senior Net: Taupo Library, Story Pl. First in, first served. Bring your electronic device with you (laptop or tablet) and you can talk to member who will share information about your concerns. Every Thursday 2pm till 4pm. Contact Irene on 378 7769. Justice of the Peace: Taupo Library, Story Pl. Every Thursday from 12pm till 2pm.