Anzac display at old library

As we await the Ōmokoroa Community Board’s decision on the future of the old library, we are focussing on our April exhibition ‘ANZAC’. Ōmokoroa Artists have been working hard on the theme of ‘ANZAC’. We will have costumed mannequins and other memorabilia on display, as well as offering ANZAC biscuits and Milo on Sunday 25th April, ANZAC Day itself.

Our community display will feature those who still work to keep us safe and able to enjoy the wonderful lifestyle we have become accustomed to – many of whom are volunteers.

Information taken from the 2018 Census states that volunteer labour contributes $3.5billion to the NZ economy, but its real value goes beyond a dollar amount. Helping others comes naturally to many people, and benefits those less fortunate. Plus it feels good to be doing something that gives us pleasure and enables us to connect with others as well.

Volunteering is defined as “work done of one’s own free will, unpaid, for the common good.” Around 1.2 million Kiwis volunteer for at least one charity or notfor-profit organisation which adds up to over 157 million hours donated to our communities each year.

The Old Library Ōmokoroa (TOLO) has welcomed over 1,000 visitors during the past few months and hopes to continue to showcase the many talented people in our community, as well as offer a place of social connection. Open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm, one of our passionate volunteers will be happy to offer you a warm welcome. So if you haven’t yet been, why not pop in and see what the Ōmokoroa Public Art Group, Ōmokoroa History Group, Ōmokoroa Artists and other community groups bring to our particular piece of paradise.