LOWER HUTT
Avalon Public Hall Centenary Celebrations: 100 years of serving the local community! 1pm-3pm. To join us for afternoon tea afterwards, please email bookingsavalon publichall@gmail.com or text 027 2144421. October 15, 1pm, Avalon Public Hall, 14 Mabey Road, Avalon Book Fair: Books, jigsaws, puzzles, DVDs, CDs for sale Fri 14 Oct 5-9pm Sat 15 Oct 9am-2pm. October 14, 5pm, St James’ Church Hall, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt Collaborate Jewellery Exhibition II Opening: This contemporary jewellery exhibition brings together seven talented jewellers and visual artists from around the motu. Please join us for the opening on October 14 at Studio Toru. October 14, 5:30pm, Studio Toru, 3 Oroua Street, Eastbourne
Colourwheel Art Exhibition: New paintings plus cash and carry, metal sculptures and HVHS gymnasium raffle. Free entry. October 11-24, 10am-4pm every day. October 11, 10am, Hutt Art Centre, 9-11 Myrtle St, Lower Hutt Eastern Hutt Ladies Probus Club: Retired and want new friends? Come and meet us for interesting speakers, outings, coffeemornings. Meetings held 2nd Tuesday of the month at 10am, Bridge club, Park Avenue. Phone Jan 0275543454, Glynis 0273807717. October 11, 10am, Hutt Bridge Club rooms, 2 Park Avenue, Lower Hutt
Hutt City Lunchtime Concert Series: Piano Showcase by students from the NZSM presented by Jian Liu. Complimentary tea and coffee from 11.30. Koha entry. October 12, 12:15pm, StMark’s Uniting Church, Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Home Hosting and World Travel: Would you like to host active international retirees for 5 nights or just be involved? We will host members from San Francisco 17 October who reciprocate. Google Friendshipforce of Wellington, tonyandlynnda@gmail.com. October 17, 5pm, Chilton Grove, Hutt Central
Introductory tramping trips: Hutt Valley Tramping Club is running two Sunday trips (easy and intermediate) in the Orongorongo Valley for people interested in learning about our club. More information: president@hvtc.org.nz. October 30, 8:15am, Hutt Valley Tramping Club hall, Birch Street, Waterloo
Knitting Natters: A weekly Wednesday knitting group making items for Pregnancy Help and local primary schools. Wool, needles, patterns provided. Newmembers welcome. Wool donations gratefully received, contact Chris 021 362 322. Wednesdays, 10am, CoCo Pop-Up Community Space, Shop 11 Hillary Court, Naenae Rebus Club of Petone: Retired, looking for fun, friendship, interesting speakers and outings. Meetings 4th Wednesday each month. Call Caryl 045604676 or Graham 045692914. Visitors welcome. Please arrive by 9:45 for registration. Next meeting, October 26, 10am, Petone Central Bowling Club rooms, Roxburgh Grove, Petone, Lower Hutt
SeniorNet Hutt City: Do you know anybody who needs help with their phone, laptop, iPad or other tech devices? SeniorNet has volunteers who can help. The office is open for enquiriesMon, Tues and Wed 10am to 11am. First floor Gibson Sheat Building 81 Queens Drive or ring Glenda 5676503 Soroptimist film fundraiser: Join us for nibbles and to watchMrs Harris Goes To Paris, an oldfashioned charmer of a film. Supporting reintegration of women exiting Arohata. Tickets $20, phone Vanessa 0211207107. October 26, 5:30pm, Petone Lighthouse Cinema, 52 Beach St, Petone