THE LOWDOWN
Smith Community Room, Mar 8, 2pm. Dr Kate Hunter from Victoria University will present an illustrated talk entitled
about how objects can illustrate the impact World War I had on those serving overseas, their families and communities.
Tawa. New Zealand Arboricultural Association and Husqvarna Wellington Regional Tree Climbing Competition, Feb 28, from 8am. Five competition events test competitors’ ability to professionally manoeuvre in a tree while performing work-related tree climbing and aerial rescue tasks.
11 Hutchison Rd, Newtown. Wellington Gilbert and Sullivan Light Opera, Auditions for minor principal roles, understudies and chorus, Mar 7 and 8. Contact Ellen Spear for an audition time 027 5155716 or email savoy@actrix.co.nz.
69f Discovery Dr, Whitby. Free financial health check seminar presented by financial adviser Phil Strong, Mar 11, 7.30pm.
Warspite Ave. Creekfest 2015. Food, music, sport and entertainment, Mar 14, 9am till 6pm.
MacKays Crossing. Model aircraft show, Mar 7 and 8, 10am till 4pm. Free. Chance for a picnic and to see model planes on show. Follow the signs from the entrance at MacKay’s Crossing.
1 Serlby Place. Give me the mic hip-hop show, Feb 27, 10pm. 18+, $20 limited VIP tickets, $10 limited early bird tickets, $15 door sales. Contact 027 884 4837 or email tngscheme@gmail.com.
Waikanae. Christian Fellowship For Disabled Wellington branch annual regional camp with the theme Finding Freedom and guest speaker Pastor Geoff Wiklund, Mar 20 till 22. Contact John or Lyn on 569 9096 or joly.hawk1790@gmail.com.
Paekakariki Hill Rd. Promotion of the new course layout with a 9-hole ambrose game, Feb 25, 9am tee off. No fees, lunch provided. Any returning players or beginners welcome.
Prosser St,
Porirua. Honour 8, Muay Thai kickboxing, hosted by the Alpha Muay Thai club. Mar 14, doors open 6pm. Tickets $30 presale and $35 door sales. Tickets from the Combat Room and Alpha Muay Thai.
Upper Hutt. Swindale Shield club rugby starts with a gala day on March 21. Tawa v Paremata Plimmerton, 12.45pm on No 1 ground, Northern United v Wainuiomata, 12.45pm on No 3 ground.
SH58. Mana Lions hosts the Ronald McDonald House annual charity golf tournament, Mar 20. Teams of four and individuals are invited for the stableford competition. Entry fee of $45 includes green fees and finger food. Those interested contact Dave Black on 233 1388 or 0274 763 905.