KĀ PITI EVENTS
Lego Club – Otaki Library, Thursday 17 November, 3.304.30pm. Calling all Lego fans! We supply the Lego pieces, you supply the ideas. Come along to this informal group to get creative and share skills Tamariki Time 10-11am 17 November, Ōtaki Library 22 November, Waikanae Library 23 November Paraparaumu Library
Pēpi Time -Paraparaumu Library, Monday 21 November,10.30 - 11.00am. Join us for half an hour of music, movement, rhymes, and stories. Pēpi Time is an opportunity to have fun, spend quality ‘one-on-one’ time with your baby, and connect with other parents and caregivers. Suitable for ages 0-2 years. Pēpi Time runs during school term time. Digital Drop-ins: Bring along your problems or questions re your devices, no appointments necessary: Paraparaumu Library – Monday to Friday 10am-11am. Ōtaki Library – Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 2-3pm Justice of the Peace services: Paraparaumu Library - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 10.30am-12.30pm, Wednesday 2-4pm Ōtaki Library – Monday 21 November, 10.30am-12.30pm. You can also find a local JP through https:// justiceofthepeace.org.nz/
Genealogy Public help sessions: Paraparaumu Library and Ōtaki Library Wednesday 23 November, 10am-12noon Skinny Jump – Kāpiti Libraries have partnered up with the Skinny Jump service to provide super-affordable broadband to Kāpiti homes. For further details about eligibility see www. kapiticoast.govt.nz/libraries Te Reo Drop-in: Pātai mai Paraparaumu Library Tuesday Rātu 22 November, 11am-12pm Grey Power Drop-in: Ōtaki Library Thursday 22 November, 10am-1pm CAP - Christians Against Poverty Debt Centre opens on the Kapiti Coast – Bills & loans, Credit cards, Hungry kids, Car petrol, Money problems? We care. Help is Free, available every Tuesday. Call Free 0508 227 111.
JPs are now at the Citizens Advice Bureau office upstairs in Coastlands Mall from noon till 2.00pm Thursdays and Fridays. Cancer Society Centre Kāpiti - Nau mai, Haere Mai. The Cancer Society’s Kapiti Support Centre is open to everyone Monday to Friday. We are here to support patients and whanau with cancer, free counselling, support and information, patient products and advocacy. Call 298 8514 or pop in and see us at 27 Kapiti Road.
Kapiti Genealogy - Public Help Desk Every Wednesday 10am – 12pm. Help with any queries you have with your research at the Paraparaumu Library, Alison Procter Family History Centre (APFHC). Members of the Kapiti Genealogy Group will be at the library to assist anyone who needs help with their research. We are to the right at the far end by all the desks and computers
Waikanae Arts & Crafts Society. If you are interested in learning a variety of crafts or dusting off your skills, come along to one of the craft sessions available at the Society at 27a Elizabeth St (across the railway line). Membership will enable attendance at all or any of the groups available. All craft groups welcome new members and would be able to provide assistance to improve your skills or get you started. Contact us at: waikanaeartsandcraftssoc@gmail.com or 021 255 0519
Friends of Waikanae River Nursery The Friends of Waikanae River (FOWR) meet every Monday morning at our plant nursery off the Nimmo Ave East access path to the river. Come join us Monday from 9.00 – 11-30am. Convivial atmosphere and a cuppa after. Volunteers and visitors always welcome. Contact: Jo Fellows 022 083 1550. Early Birds Paekākāriki Toastmasters meets every Wednesday morning from 6.50 – 8am (sharp) at St Peters Village Hall, Beach Rd, Paekākāriki. ‘Breakfast’ provided. Meeting times fit in with commuters who may want to catch the train before and/or afterwards to continue with their day. Come and try us out! Contact Sean Treacy on 0211900680 Waikanae Millennium Rebus Club meets 1st Tuesday monthly in the Waikanae Community Centre, Utauta Street at 2pm. A combined group of active retirees. Monthly speaker plus. For further information contact David Goggin 04 905 8505 and also check out our website: www.waikanaemillenniumrebus.nz Ōtaki Market Team otakimarket@outlook.com Outdoor market State highway one, Otaki. Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/otakimarket Otaki Market - 20th November, 9am-2pm Nau Mai Haere Mai, meet you at the Market. Outdoor market located on State highway one in Otaki, opposite New World. Come and say hi to our regular stall holders + a variety of new stall holders. Enter the competition to win 2 double passes to the Kapiti Food Fair. There will be free drink bottles and stress ball giveaways and enter the comp to win a mystery box from Baby Box.
WAIKANAE COMMUNITY MARKET PARK AVENUE. Held each Saturday morning between 8am and 12pm. Meet up with friends, enjoy a fresh coffee and a scone, cruise through a full market with something for everyone. Kapiti Senior Citizens meets at 2pm on the 2nd Friday of every month at the Ocean Road Community Centre, Paraparaumu Beach. This month our entertainer is the popular Ross. Kathy is in Australia visiting grand kids! Usual fabulous afternoon tea and raffles. All Senior Citizens welcome $3.00 admission phone Susan 04 905 9578 for enquiries.
Otaki Buzz Club - supporting beekeepers in Kapiti/ Horowhenua. Meets at 7.00pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at Waitohu School for networking, mentoring and topics of interest. Newcomers welcome.
The Otaki-Waikanae Presbyterian Church Fair will be held in Otaki at the Presbyterian Church, Mill Road on Saturday November 19th, starting at 9am. We would appreciate donations of items to sell, so if you have anything please phone the church office on 04 2936987 to make arrangements for collection, or to drop them off at the church. Hoop Club Kapiti – Junior Basketball Coaching Programme – Term 4 2022. Sunday 30 October to Sunday 4 December. Paraparaumu College Community Sportshall, Mazengarb Road, Paraparaumu. 9.30 to 10.30am 5 to 7 year olds. 10.30 to 11.30am 8 to 10 year olds. 11.30 to 12.30pm 11 to 17 year olds. Contact – Angelo Robinson 04 9040142 or contact@hoopclubkapiti.nz Hoop Club Kapiti – Adult Open Run Basketball Scrimmages. Open Run Adult Basketball Scrimmages. Wednesdays 7.15 – 9.15pm Sundays 3.15 – 5.15pm. Paraparaumu College Community Sportshall, Mazengarb Road Men & Women of all skill levels WELCOME. Come and have a GO! Contact – Lindsay 0276194636 or contact@hoopclubkapiti.nz for more information.
The Reikorangi Spring Fling; New date is on Sunday 27th November from 11am at the Reikorangi Hall - come along for country fun, food, games, stalls and more. Pet parade starts at 11:15am. See Reikorangiresidents.com for more information. Raumati Village Street Festival. Friday 18th November 2022. 4pm till 9pm. Live music, food trucks, street performances, craft stalls, shopping galore, train rides, fabulous prizes, after party @ waterfront Bar, entertainment for the whole family. Kapiti Chorale Yuletide Concert. 20th November 3pm at St Paul’s Church Kapiti Rd Paraparaumu. A wonderful line-up of soloists join the choir singing Saint Saens Christmas Oratorio and Vivaldi’s Magnificat and Gloria. Conducted by Eric Sidoti, they are accompanied by a small ensemble and organ. Kapiti Women’s Club of Paraparaumu meet third Thursday of each month. A club for mature women. Next meeting at Ocean Road Community Hall, Thursday, 17 November, at 9.45am. Guest Speakers. Enquiries ... Stephanie ... 298 1661 Citizens Advice Bureau is hosting another free talk and morning tea on Tuesday 29th November at 1030 in the Rimu Rooms in Coastlands. Community Law Centre will be leading a Q&A about the services they are able to offer our community. Please register for catering by phoning 04 298 4944 or emailing kapiti@cab.org.nz.
Kapiti Mana Forest&Bird: Join us for our pre-Christmas ‘meet and greet’. Your chance to talk to volunteers in conservation related initiatives happening in Kāpiti. Meet like minded people and volunteer opportunities available. November 23, 7.10pm, Waikanae Presbyterian Church Hall, 43 Ngaio Rd Maitreya & The Masters of Wisdom – A World based on Sharing, Justice and Peace. Throughout history, great spiritual teachers have emerged to show humanity the next step forward. A group of such spiritual teachers is living now in the modern world. Maitreya and the Masters of Wisdom are returning to the everyday world to assist humanity to solve our most critical global problems; to inspire us to create a new civilisation based on sharing and justice, freedom and peace. Tuesday, 22 November 2022, 7pm – 9pm, Kāpiti College / Raumati Beach, Library Room (access + entrance from Raumati Rd / walk + drive past Te Raukura ki Kāpiti/ Kāpiti Performing Arts Centre). Free admission.
The Te Horo Hall Christmas Market is back! It will take place on Sunday December 4, 10-1pm. Save the date and come along to buy locally-produced Christmas goodies for all the family. This is a friendly, local fund-raising event for the improvement of our Hall.
Kapiti Senior Citizens Assoc. meet at 2pm Friday 14th November at the Ocean Road Community Centre, Paraparaumu Beach. This month we will be entertained by the fabulous Kapiti Senior Singers. All welcome. $3.00 entry plus .50cent raffles. A homemade afternoon tea will be served. Enquiries to Susan 04 905 9578.
Retire Inspired community workshop Saturday 3rd Dec. 10.30-12.30pm, Paraparaumu Library meeting room. Planning ahead, newly retired, or considering fresh possibilities? This phase of your life can be the most creative, productive, and fulfilling part of your life depending on your mindset. Join us to learn more. All you need is an open mind, a pen, and a notebook. Fee $30. Reservations are essential. Contact Angela Robertson 0276332821, Kiaora@angelarobertson.nz Kapiti Coast U3A Kaleidoscope meeting on MONDAY, 21st NOVEMBER at Waikanae Community Centre 9.30am. Guest speakers: Prof. ANNE LA FLAMME, Malaghan Institute on ‘The consequence of losing your immune balance’ and DAVID DELL, Music Historian on ‘NZ Music of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.’ Visitors $5. For more information contact Sandy at 021-02553000 or Jan at 027-4163454.
Probus Waikanae Central welcomes active retirees to visit us and see what we are all about.Our next meeting is at the Waikanae Community Centre, Utauta Street, Waikanae on Thursday 24 November at 10am. Ana Sciascia, Director of Pātaka – Art & Museum in Porirua will speak on Creativity and Well-being: Celebrating Pātaka’s first 25 years.We have thirteen very active special interest groups and other social activities and trips are also organised. For more information contact us on probuswaikanaecentral@gmail.com