Taranaki Happenings
Happening this week: What: Seussical Jr
When: Wednesday, September 27 — Sunday, October 1
Where: TSB Showplace, New Plymouth
Details: Tickets via Ticketek
What: Ha¯ wera Society of Performing Arts competition — 100th celebration gala performance
When: Thursday, September 28, 6pm
Where: Ha¯ wera Memorial Theatre, 66 Albion St
Cost: $5 per person
What: Simon Watts, National candidate for North Shore, speaking in Stratford
When: Thursday, September 28, 2.30pm
Where: Parish Hall, Immaculate Conception, Miranda St Details: open to all.
What: Meet the candidates for the Whanganui and Te Tai Hau¯ aru electorates
When: Thursday, September 28, doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start.
Where: South Taranaki Funeral Services chapel, 268 High St, Ha¯wera.
Details: Hosted by Business and Professional Women (BPW) Ha¯ wera and the Normanby and Districts Lions club
What: Stratford Community Childcare Centre gala and open day
When: Saturday, September 30, 9am — 1pm
Where: 40 Orlando St, Stratford Details: Secondhand items for sale, bake sale, raffle, sausage sizzle, bouncy castle, facepainting and more.
Cost: Adults $10, under 15s free
What: Eltham Fire Station Open Day
When: Saturday, September 30, 10am-2pm
Where: Eltham Fire Station, London St, Eltham
Interested stall holders: Contact Kevin 027 801 3706 Other: Free event
What: Custom Street Rides 2023 National Hot Rod Show
When: Saturday September 30Sunday October 1. Saturday 9am8pm, Sunday 9am- 4pm Where: TSB Hub, Ha¯ wera
What: Are We There Yet?
When: On display now until October 11
Where: Lysaght Watt Gallery, 4/6 Union Street, Ha¯ wera
Happening soon: What: Choices in Childbirth Class- Stratford
When: October 10, 17 and 24, 6pm9pm
When: Tuesday October 10, 17 and 24, 6-9pm
Where: Tu¯ hono ki Ta¯karo rooms, 194 Broadway, Stratford
Cost: $60 for pregnant person and a support person
Register: www.activebirthtaranaki. org.nz
What: Taranaki Women’s Refuge Pop-Up Shop and Pre-Loved Clothing Sale
When: Saturday, October 6 — Sunday, October 15 Where: La Mer Lounge New Plymouth Raceway Details: Find Taranaki Womens Refuge Popup shop on Facebook.
What: Queen: It’s a Kinda Magic tribute show
When: Saturday, October 6 Where: TSB Showplace Details: Tickets via ticketek
What: Taranaki Rapid Open Chess Tournament
When: Saturday, October 7. Players to be there by 9.40am Where: New Plymouth Bridge Club rooms, 70 Hobson St, New Plymouth
Cost: $50 for adults, $40 for juniors under 20 years Registration To be completed by October 5 via the form https://docs. google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLScm6Qz2vgVTuV2NE6PNDPyRdZiuiie7vxkQL2L3g080LkrXQ/viewform
More information: New Plymouth Chess Club Facebook page
What: Marathon in A Month
When: Starts November 1 Registrations: marathoninamonth. org.nz
What: 2023 Centuria Taranaki Garden Festival
When: October 27 to November 5 Tickets: www.gardenfestnz.co.nz
What: 2023 Taranaki Fringe Garden Festival
When: October 27 to November 5 More information: www. taranakigardens.co.nz
What: Lions Charity Car and Bike Show
When: Sunday November 12, 10am Where: Ha¯ wera Race Course Cost: $10 per car, $5 per bike, public entry by gold coin
Regular: ■ What: Taranaki Country Music Club
When: Every 1st Tuesday of the month, 7pm
Where: Mary Alice Chapel, Regan St Details: More info call Doreen on 027 3211021
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What: Codgers Coffee Discussion Group, U3A Group
When: Second Thursday of the month at 10:30am.
Details: Contact Mike 027 978 2260 for location and more details
What: Stratford Singers
When: Practice on Thursdays at 7 pm.
Where: Stratford Avon Bowling Club
Details: Call Jennie 021 179 8344 or Mary 021 190 5054 for more info
What: Stratford Cancer Support Group meetings.
Where: Shakee Pear cafe´ , Pioneer Village.
When: Second Tuesday of the month, 10:00am.
Details: Contact Murray on 021 0258 0282.
What: Walking group
When: First and third Tuesdays of the month, 9:30am.
Details: Contact Murray on 021 0258 0282.
What: Stratford Table Tennis Club Kids Night
When: Wednesdays, 6.00pm7.00pm
Where: Stratford Scout Hall, Fenton St
Cost: $3 a night
What: Stratford Library 3.30pm Club
When: Each Wednesday during school term, 3.30pm Where: Stratford Library, Prospero Place
■ What: No. 48 Squadron Air Training Corps
When: Tuesdays from 6.30pm, term time only
Where: Fenton Street ATC hall Details: Call Sharon: 027 812 0391
■ What: Steady As You Go — Seniors’ Exercise Class for Strength & Balance
When: Fridays 9.15am-10.15am Where: Senior Citizen’s Hall (53 Juliet St)
Details: $3 per class. Contact Age Concern Taranaki for further information 06 759 9196.
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What: XP Games Ha¯ wera Community Day
When: First Wednesday of each month, 2pm-late. Potluck dinner 6pm. Adults only from 7pm onwards.
Where: XP Games, 193A High St, Ha¯ wera.
The Details: Bring a plate or donation towards potluck dinner. Where: Stratford Community House, Juliet Street Details: centraltaranakieg@gmail. com
■ What: Pop in
When: Wednesdays, 10.30am — 12.30pm
Where: Stratford Baptist Church Hall
Details: Contact Marjorie 06 765 5448
■ What: Stratford Pipe Band When: Lessons begin at 5pm. Band meets at 7pm
Where: Mary Alice Hall, Regan St, Stratford
Details: support@stratfordpipeband.co.nz
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What: Kaponga Active Play After School Programme
When: Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school term, 3.30pm5pm
Where: Kaponga War Memorial Hall
Details: Free thanks to the Tu¯ Manawa Active Aotearoa fund