What’s on in South Canterbury
Today
Frank Ramirez: 8pm at Hector Black’s, 129A Stafford St, Timaru. Singer-guitarist Ramirez is a favourite at the bar which will celebrate its fifth birthday during the evening.
Today and tomorrow
Folk Music Festival: A host of folk music inspired events in Geraldine. Including Good Habits, from England, at the Academy of Performance and Arts, from 7.15pm, $20 at the door, Dave Flynn, from Ireland, at 7.15pm, at the Academy, $20 at the door, Geraldine musicians at 12.30pm on Sunday at the Academy, $15. The weekend also includes a music and song workshop, a musicians’ session, a country dancing workshop and folk on vinyl. Visit eventfinda.co.nz/2024/geraldine-folkfestival-2024/geraldine.
Tomorrow
Lake Tekapo Bright Stars/School 4WD Fundraiser: All day, giving an interesting look behind the gates at Glenmore and Godley Peaks, two High Country Stations. Email: tekapo4wdfundraiser@gmail.com.
End of Season Race Day: All day at Levels Raceway, Timaru, featuring OSCA, SS Cup, 2K Cup South Island, Mini 7/Pre 65, and historic formula ford. Multicultural Aoraki Festival: 11am to 3pm at the Ara Field, Grey Rd, Timaru. Free entry and food stalls, performances and children’s activities.
Zonta Kitchen Ramble: 1pm to 4pm, includes entry into five fabulous kitchens, a kitchen showroom and afternoon tea. Tickets $25 and available from lyn.chappell67@gmail.com. Proceeds go to South Canterbury and international charities.
Temuka and Geraldine A and P Association Winchester Show: All day at the Winchester Showgrounds, featuring equestrian, fibre, animals, home industries, and photography.
Sunday
Alpine Energy Hadlow to Harbour 2024: 9.30am from Hadlow Rd, Timaru, and 9.45am from Le Cren St, off Church St, a fun run, walk or jog, pre-sales online at H2H.org.nz, cash sales on the day $15 adult, and $5 for a school child. All proceeds to South Canterbury charities including the hospice, Heart Foundation, Life Education Trust and Stroke Club. Pleasant Point Football Club Kick Arounds - Junior: 10.30am to 11.30am at the Pleasant Point Football Club, George St, Pleasant Point. Skills, drills, games, new players welcome, and free. Will also be held on March 10, 17 and 24. Email: pleasantpointsoccer@gmail.com for more information.
Children’s Day: 10am to 2pm at the Caroline Bay Hall, bring a picnic and the whānau for a free fun day.
Ongoing
Repair Cafe: 10am to 12.30pm every second Sunday of the month at the South Canterbury Eco Centre, hosted by the Sustainable SC Trust. Something needing repairs? Skills in repairing? Contact Rhys Taylor: anneandrhys@ farmside.co.nz.
Temuka Community Market: 10am to 1pm on Saturdays at the Temuka Town Square. All welcome.
South Canterbury Aviation Heritage Centre: 1.30pm to 4pm, every Tuesday, and every third Sunday of the month. Featuring Richard Pearse’s achievements along with other South Canterbury aviators’ exploits. $5 for adults, $2 for children. Cash only, no Eftpos. Pleasant Point Railway: Hour-long guided tours from 11am to 3pm, Pleasant Point Museum and Railway, Afghan St, Pleasant Point.
Caroline Bay Children’s Train: The Lions Club of Timaru host train runs on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 3.30pm (weather permitting). Geraldine Farmers Market: 9am to 1pm on Saturdays at the St Mary’s Church car park, Geraldine.
Waimate Community Market: 9am to noon on Saturdays in Seddon Square, Waimate.
South Canterbury Museum: Open 1pm to 4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday, with free admission. Two floors of exhibitions relating to local nature, history and culture. Latest exhibition: Forest & Bird celebrates 100 years.
South Canterbury Genealogy Society: 1.30pm to 3.30pm every Sunday at the South Canterbury Museum. Members will be at the museum to assist people with their family history queries.
Geraldine Craft and Produce Market: 8.30am to 3.30pm every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday in Cox St, Geraldine. To feature in The Timaru Herald’s Weekend Pass, email your event details to: editor@timaruherald.co.nz.