THURSDAY, MARCH 23
Fundraising exhibition: One week exhibition to raise funds for Mangere artist Andy Leleis’uoao whose car, studio and work was destroyed during the recent floods. The show is open daily from today. . 8am-4pm, 1107 Miranda Rd, RD3, Pokeno.
Talk: Lost Auckland by Edward Bennett for Papakura Historical Queries Phil 2671260. 1pm, meeting room next to Papakura Library, Great South Rd.
Handbell Demonstration: The Rainbow Ringers of Howick are looking for new members for their handbell choir. Pop in for a 15-minute demo and find out whether this group rings your bell. 2pm, Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Dr.
FRIDAY, MARCH 24
APO Friends Meet The Artist: AGM then Charmian Keay (violin) and Helen Lee (viola) will play Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante. A discussion with NZ assistant conductor in residence Nataniel Griffiths follows. 10am, Ellerslie War Memorial Community Centre, Cnr Ellerslie Main Highway and Arthur
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St Heliers Mens Probus Club: Guest speaker Willie Iosia on the ‘‘Blue Light’’ programme he is involved with in South Auckland aimed at having an impact on empowering youths. 10am, St Heliers Bowling Club Rooms, Crn Goldie Street and The Parade.
Grey Power Howick Pakuranga Public Meeting: Public meeting/ EGM then councillor Maurice Williamson on council spending; followed by Winston Peters. All welcome. 1pm, St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent St. Housie: Great fun and great prizes. 1pm-4pm, Orewa Bowling Club, Hibiscus Coast Highway.
SHAM: A dark comedy by Jess Sayer about family and relationships. For bookings and more details visit trybooking.co.nz/ MSI. 8pm, TheatreWorks Birkenhead, Recreation Dr.
SATURDAY, MARCH 25
Kids’ Preloved Market – Orewa: Browse 45 stalls selling kids preloved clothes, toys, books, buggies, bikes, nursery furniture and accessories. 9am, Orewa community centre, 40/46 Orewa Sq.
Manurewa Repair Cafe EcoFest:
Our volunteers will help you bring your broken things back to life. Electronics, bikes, tools, clothing, woodwork. Let’s repair your belongings and save them from landfill. Koha appreciated. 10am, Beautification Trust, 38 Holmes Rd, Manurewa.
Aotearoa Resettled
Community Coalition Drop-in: Have a chat with ARCC community support workers and learn about the work ARCC does with forced migrants in our community. 10am, Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Dr.
Composting Workshop Kaukapakapa: compostcollective. org.nz/events/compostingworkshop-kaukapakapa-3/. 10am, Kaukapakapa Memorial Hall, 947 Kaipara Coast Highway. Composting Workshop Mangere: compostcollective.org. nz/events/composting-workshopmangere-18/. 10am, Mangere Memorial Hall, 23 Domain Rd. Spiritual development – Orewa: One day workshop to develop skills to use in everyday life. email info@makingachange.co.nz for details. 10am to 1pm, Theosophical Society, 9 Forest Glen.
St Chads Op Shop Sale: bargain. Almost all items $2. No Eftpos. 10:50am, St Chads Huapai, corner Oraha and Matua roads. Dot Painting: Celebrate indigenous Australian art and culture by making your own dot painting and hear the story of dreamtime. Age is no barrier, 11am, Glenfield Library, 90 Bentley Ave. Household Cold Composting Mt Eden: Composting talk, which is part of the Albert-Eden and Puketapapa Eco Festival . compostcollective.org.nz/events/ cold-composting-for-yourhousehold-mt-albert/. Noon, Mt Albert Library, 84 St Lukes Rd. Pacific Afternoon: Spend some time with whānau in our special movie and craft corner celebrating the sights and sounds of the Pacific. 1pm-3pm, Highland Park Library, 16 Highland Park Dr. Diversity and inclusion: Meng Foon, NZ Race Relations Commissioner, will speak, 1:15pm, Pakuranga Library, 7 Aylesbury St.
SUNDAY, MARCH 26
CANCELLED –Puhoi Village Market: