The Old Library Ōmokoroa – what do you mean you haven’t been in yet?
The ‘People’s Choice’ winner in the May Ōmokoroa Photography Club exhibition was John Collier with his photograph entitled ‘Karangahake’. Congratulations, John. What began with an exhibition with us last year, the Ōmokoroa Photography Club has grown into a regular activity, meeting in the new Pavilion on the second Tuesday of each month. If you are a keen ‘snapper’, why not go along and share and learn from each other. All levels of photographer are welcome.
On quite another topic, in June, we hosted the Bay of Plenty Creative Fibre group. They brought an outstanding array of articles created by weaving, spinning, felting, knitting, and crocheting. These included hats, blankets, wall hangings, clothing, jewellery, and household items, many of which seem far too nice to use.
11th June was International YarnBombing Day – who knew? – so we used the opportunity to yarn-bomb our own tree. It is our interpretation of decorating the tree for midwinter Christmas!
Our information seminar for seniors on 21st June attracted a keen audience who came to listen to speakers from Waipuna Hospice, Age Concern and Support Net to learn about the various services and support networks available to assist our older family and friends. The very informative speakers shared very useful information and led to a brisk question and answer session. Thanks to Christine Potts for organising this.
In addition to the Open Gallery, the
Ōmokoroa History Group has had an interesting display concerning transport in Ōmokoroa in past decades, and Ōmokoroa Pre-School has loaned us their wonderful Matariki display.
July will see an exhibition entitled ‘Music and Art’ – two of the most evocative words in the English language. Most people would relate to either one or even both, and may be explained by the anonymous quotation “Art is how we decorate space; music is how we decorate time”. Come along and enjoy the live music sessions.
And don’t forget the wide array of high-quality cards produced by Ōmokoroa Artists Group, blank for your own message.
There is just so much to see – come and see us soon.