THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

Week beginning November 13 1917 — November 20: Mcdowell’s Hall closes. It is to be refurbished at a cost of £250 and to be reopened as a picture theatre. 1955 — November 17: A new Plunket Room building is opened in Pongakawa next to the school grounds.

1967 — November 16: The Pukehina Beach Ratepayers and

Residents Association is formed. 1971 — November 19: The new Paengaroa Hall is opening by former Tauranga County Council chairman Mr CA Moore and two senior Paengaroa School pupils, Linda Gulliver and Robin Murray. ■ Source: Te Puke: Nga Tangata me Nga Wahi — People and Places. Christine Clement, Lynne Robertson and Maree Lewis

NOW UNTILSUNDAY NOVEMBER 20

Te Puke Art Society annual exhibition: Constables Gallery, Commerce Lane, 9am-4pm daily.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19

Te Puke Scottish Society Dance: Memorial Hall, Jellicoe St 7pm-10.30pm, Te Puke. Theme: Black & White. Great music, air conditioned hall, light supper, raffles, $7 entry. Valerie 573 7093.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 20

Maketu¯ Market: 7am-12pm Maketu¯ Park Rd Reserve.

NOVEMBER 29-DECEMBER 10

Vicar of Dibley: Te Puke Repertory Theatre production. Performances Tuesday to Saturday 7.30pm, matinees 2pm Saturdays.

■ This column provides information on one-off and special events in Te Puke, Pa¯ pa¯ moa and the surrounding areas. Email details to donna. goodwin@tepuketimes.co. nz by 1pm on the Friday prior to publication. Entries are published at the editor’s discretion.