From today

Recycling Centre, 637 Whangaparaoa Rd.

Te Atatu Ladies Probus Club: Colleen Brown explains the background to the chalk carved Bulford Kiwi on Beacon Hill, Salisbury Plain, England. Join us to meet new friends. 9:45am, St John Hall, 247 Edmonton Rd.

Qigong for Health & Healing: Open to all. $5. Contact Paula 027 2399182. 9:30am, Warkworth Town Hall, Mezzanine Room, 2 Alnwick St.

SATURDAY MAY 14

Composting Workshop Kelston: How to compost with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins. https://compostcollective.org. nz/events/composting-workshopkelston-6/. 11:30am, Kelston Community Hub, 68 Saint Leonards Rd.

Composting Workshop Takapuna: Composting with bokashi bins, worm farms and cold composting bins. https:/ /compostcollective.org.nz/events/ composting-workshop-takapuna-4/. 10am, Takapuna War Memorial Hall, 7 The Strand.

Massive Mairangi Book Fair: Thousands of Books $2 each. Proceeds go to Church Community activities. Coffee & Cone truck on site. More info 021 743 224 Glen. 14, 9am, Mairangi Presbyterian Church, 8 Penzance Rd.

Free eid gala: Celebrating end of Ramadhan. Islamic market, food stalls, family day fun, games, activities & rides. Reyakat Khan

0210456457. 10am, Porchester Islamic Centre, 463 Porchester Rd.

SUNDAY MAY 15

Bokashi and DIY Workshop Birkenhead: Learn how to compost with Bokashi bins. https:/ /compostcollective.org.nz. Kaukapakapa Village Market: Fresh coffee/food and a great selection of stalls with handmade crafts, gifts, local produce, preserves, plants etc. Live music from Ralphe. Contact sarah@riversidecrafts.co.nz. 8:30am, Kaukapakapa Memorial Hall, 947 Kaipara Coast Hwy. Rejoice in the Voice – Takapuna: The Three Mezzos vocal trio are set to delight you with joyous sacred items, folk songs, and showstoppers from the stage. All welcome. 4pm, Takapuna Methodist Church, 427 Lake Rd.