HOROWHENUA
Horowhenua Philatelic Society: Interested in stamps and postal history? For more information about our meetings contact Margaret Clarke phone 06 368 9881. May 9, 7:30pm, Uniting Church, 87 Oxford Street, Levin
Free Social Drama for Seniors: Improvisation, storytelling and laughter. No experience necessary. Morning tea provided. Contact: Jane 027-4068-455. Every Monday, 10-11.30am, Mungavin Hall (Supper Room), 27 Mungavin Ave, Ranui Heights, Porirua
Krishnan’s Dairy: Indian Ink invites you to take a look behind the counter of the corner dairy and discover a love story as wondrous as the Taj Mahal. Tickets: eventfinda.co. nz/2022/krishnans-dairy/ paraparaumu. June 30, 7pm, Te Raukura ki Ka¯piti, Coastlands Theatre, 32 Raumati Rd, Paraparaumu
Marianna Martines (1744-1812): Hutt City Chorale & Voices in the Wind present Dixit Dominus and 4th Mass Soloists Michaela Cadwgan, Jennifer Huckle , Jamie Young, Sam McKeever. Tickets Eventbrite. May 8, 3pm, Aotea College Performing Arts Centre, 2 Frances Brown Ave,
Porirua
Over 40, have a motorcycle?: Come along with the Kapiti Branch of Ulysses, over the hill to dine in style in Martinborough. Record your interest at www.kapitiulysses.com, you will be advised of any changes. Saturday, May 7, 10am, Meet @ BP (under EWY), 108 Ka¯piti Road, Horowhenua/Ka¯piti
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Porirua Genealogy and Family History: This meeting is our AGM followed by a talk on ‘‘Mistakes I Have Made/Known’’ by Sarah Hewitt. Guests welcome ($5 entry) 7pm for a 7.30pm start. May 11, 7pm, Helen Smith Room at Pataka, Cnr Parumoana St and Norrie Street, Porirua
Waikanae Beach Mothers Day Market: Don’t forget your mask. May 8, 10am, Waikanae Beach Community Hall, 22 Rauparaha Street, Waikanae Beach
Floral Art Group: Join our friendly, monthly meetings. Meet 2nd Wednesday of each month. Do your own hands-on designing, design demonstrations plus tutor classes. Contact lhfloralart@gmail.com. May 11, 7pm, Avalon Pavilion, 61 Taita Drive, Lower Hutt
Marianna Martines (1744-1812): Hutt City Chorale & Voices in the Wind present Dixit Dominus and 4th Mass Soloists Michaela Cadwgan, Jennifer Huckle , Jamie Young, Sam
McKeever. Tickets Eventbrite. May 7, 3pm, St Marks Church, 58 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Meredith McCarthy’s Solo Art Exhibition: From the Darkness into the Light. Art exhibition where Meredith invites people to consider the lotus or water lily as a metaphor. https://www.huttart.co.nz. Free entry. To 8 May, Hutt Art Huia Gallery, 9 – 11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt
Moera Knitting Group: Meet every Thursday. Come and join us for a coffee and chat . Donations of yarn appreciated to help provide knitted garments for local schools. Contact Christine 022 670 1058. May 12, 10am, Moera Community House Cottage, 107 Randwick Cres, Moera Mother’s Day Weekend Saturday Concert: Hutt City Chorale and Voices in the Wind invite you to a concert featuring the Fourth Mass and Dixit Dominus, composer Marianna Martines. Tickets $20 adult/ $15 unwaged/child, at the door, www.eventbrite.co.nz/ Marianna Martines. May 7, 3pm, St Marks Wesley Uniting Church, 58 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt.
Open Night Hutt City Chorale :We are a non auditioned, friendly, welcoming community choir, seeking singers to join us as we start our new rehearsal cycle concluding with a concert, Catch the Wind, in September. May 19, 7:15pm, St Marks Wesley Uniting Church, 58 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt
Pen Haven Writers Group: Second Monday each month. All writers welcome. $4 cover charge. Contact Carol on 021825583 or email penhavenwritersgroup@gmail.com. May 9, 7pm, Petone Community House, 6 Britannia Street, Petone Toward Pest Free Puke Ariki: Friends of Belmont Regional Park invite you to a light supper and community conversation. Could we rid hills between Lower Hutt and
Porirua of pest animals? May 5, 7pm, Manor Park Golf Sanctuary, Golf Road, Manor Park
Trio Muritai: Three top-class musicians – Rebecca Steel on flute, Roger Brown on cello and Rosemary Barnes on piano – present a Sunday afternoon chamber concert. Information and tickets from slang@xtra.co.nz. May 15, 4pm, St Ronan’s Church, 234 Muritai Rd, Eastbourne, Eastbourne, Lower Hutt
Collectables Fair: The Wellington Club’s Collector’s Fair. Antiques, bottles and collectables. Free admission 9-3. Sales tables available email tony_cross@xtra.co.nz. May 29, 9am, Expressions Whirinaki, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Crafters’ Market: Crafters market is back! Come along to buy genuine handmade art, crafts, baking, plants and produce and more. Free entry. May 7, 9am, Wesley Centre, Cnr Fergusson Drive and Benzie Avenue, Upper Hutt
Expressions Live! Voice: A series of lunchtime concerts given by performance students from Te Koki New Zealand School of Music. Entry by donation. May 10, 1pm, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Genealogy Help: Free advice on how to research your family history. Learn how to use Ancestry and other databases to find information. No booking required. May 9, 10am, Upper Hutt Library, 844 Fergusson Drive
Late Nite Fridays: Once a week late night, on Friday. Live music starts from 6.30pm until 8pm. Dough Bakery open for dinner and drinks. Koha entry. www.whirinakiarts.org. nz. Every Friday, 5pm, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
National Band of New Zealand :A highlight concert with the National Band of New Zealand led by David Bremner, principal trombone with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. Tickets $35. Booking fees apply. www.whirinakiarts.org.nz.
May 16, 7:30pm, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Navigating Dementia: Free info session hosted by Dementia Wellington. Learn about dementia symptoms, wellbeing tips and local support services. Please call Sarah Togher to register: 020 4025 2329. May 9, 5pm, Upper Hutt Library, 844 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt
Paper Craft Creations: Social craft group for all makers and creatives. Card making, scrapbooking, origami, colouring in and more. Meets weekly. Please bring your own craft materials. May 10 and 17, 10am, Upper Hutt Library, 844 Fergusson Drive
Save The Children Morning Tea: Save The Children Fund-raising Morning Tea will be held at the Wesley Centre, 1 Benzie Ave Tues 10 May 2022 at 10:00am $5 admission All welcome. Guest speaker, masks optional. May 10, 10am, 1 Benzie Avenue, Upper Hutt
Social Drama for Seniors: Improvisation, fun and storytelling to keep the mind active and creative. No lines to learn, no audiences. No cost. Just come along. Afternoon tea provided. More info: sally@voicearts.org.nz. Every Tuesday, 1pm2.30pm, the Rec Hall, Wesley Rata Village, Naenae
The Italian Makeover: Learn how to accessorise the Italian way with experienced stylists. Tickets $20. Bookings essential and booking fees apply. www.whirinakiarts.org.nz.
May 22, 4pm, Whirinaki Whare Taonga, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt