THURS, MAR 10
to be Scottish, have any experience, or bring a partner.’’
Why dance? We asked a few of the dancers why they like belonging to the Kamo Scottish Country Dance Club. The answers included: ‘‘It’s really fun’’, ‘‘I’ve done Scottish country dancing all my life’’, ‘‘I’ve always wanted to try it’’, ‘‘It keeps me fit’’, ‘‘It’s a social occasion’’, ‘‘It’s a friendly, supportive group’’, ‘‘I love to dance’’, ‘‘It’s great to learn something new’’.
The group will be hosting a give-it-a-go evening on Tuesday, March 15, at the Kamo War Memorial Hall in Boswell St, Kamo.
All welcome to come along and learn the steps of a
Scottish Country Dance. No experience necessary. It will be a fun evening, starting at 7.30pm, with supper provided. Vaccination passes are required for the venue.
Contact Jan Holmes (secretary) 4383002 or 021586484 or Lesley Swan (president) lesleyswan.co. nz@gmail.com.
WED, MAR 9
Whangārei Philatelic Society: March meeting will be under the Omicron guidelines – Covid passport required, as well as mask wearing. Guest speaker is Martin Treadwell. Doors open 1pm. Whangārei Theatre Company, Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin.
Paint and Sip: A social painting class where you will create your own masterpiece in a fun and relaxed setting. All materials and a glass of wine included. $45 per person.
Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri. 6.30pm.
Whangārei Army/Air Cadets Committee AGM: The Combined Cadets Support Committee invite you to attend our AGM. Purpose: Election of officers, and general business. More info call Lynda 0211139271. Unit Headquarters, Whangārei Airport, Handforth St, Onerahi. 7pm.
Free Concert: with gospel singer Nicky Moran. Supper, Prayer ministry and recordings available. All welcome but limited numbers so preregister to whangarei.aglow@ gmail.com or text 0211184507. Koha and offering taken for expenses. Hope Tikipunga Church, 152 Kiripaka Rd, cnr Otuhiwai Cres, Tikipunga, Whangārei. 7pm.
SAT, MAR 12
Fashion Show: Sale Preloved Clothing: Ladies and gents preloved clothing, accessories and jewellery, all at low, low prices. Giant raffle with over 150 prizes. Afternoon tea. In aid of North Haven Hospice and SPCA. The Falls Estate Lifestyle Village, 94 Boundary Rd, Tikipunga. 1.30pm.
TUES, MAR 15
Money Mates: It’s tough balancing everyday life and money. Learn together to gain control of your finances. SHARE knowledge, EXPLORE choices, REFLECT. Ph 437 6397 to register. Anglican Care Centre, 1 Mill Rd, Regent. 10am.
THURS, MAR 17
Trust Ownership Review: The Northpower Electric Power Trust 2022 ownership review is under way. This meeting is open to the community. Vax passports, masks required. More information at www. northpower.com/NorthpowerTrust. Dargaville Town Hall, 37 Hokianga
Rd, Dargaville. 11am.
St Patrick’s Day: Irish comedian Alan McElroy and Irish instrumental group Sona, will be bringing St Paddy’s Day to Kerikeri, promising laughs, jigs and reels, Irish stew and a Guinness or two! Turner Centre, 43 Cobham Rd, Kerikeri. 7pm.
SAT, MAR 19
We need your HELP: Athletics Whangarei Red Ribbon Day – Volunteers needed to help with finish line, measurements, entries, general support. Athletes from 7+ years coming from Whangārei, Kaitaia, Kerikeri, Wellsford. Email: juniorathleticswhangarei@gmail.
To place a submission for the What’s On column visit www.neighbourly.co. nz/whats-on, choose the newspaper you want to list in and enter the event details. Listings must be no more than 30 words. Note you will need to be a Neighbourly member to list. Please submit two weeks before your event. Low-cost/free events only. Inclusion is at editor’s discretion. Traffic lights: Please make sure you are aware of the Covid traffic light setting in your area and any rules that you may need to comply with regarding numbers of people, location and vaccination status.
com.,Whangārei Athletics, Whangārei. 9am.
THURS, MAR 24
NorthPower Trust Ownership Review: The Northpower Electric Power Trust 2022 ownership review is under way. Open to the community. Vax passports, masks required. More information www. northpower.com/NorthpowerTrust. Plus CA Pavilion, Cobham Cricket Oval, Whangārei. 11am.
MON, MAY 2
Healthy Relationships: 1.5hr session, once a week, 5-week course. We all deserve a healthy relationship – trust, communication, respect, fun, equality, safety. To register ph 437 6397. Anglican Care Centre, 1 Mill Rd, Regent. 6.30pm.