WHANGANUI HAPPENING
WEDNESDAY
CAROLS IN THE BARN
What: Carols in the Barn with donkeys Timothy and Oliver, and ponies Wee man and Mohawk. Fund raiser for Whanganui RDA. Bring your own rug or seating.
When: Wednesday, December 5 at 5.30 pm.
Where: Follow the stars at 37 Downes Ave off Peakes Rd to the barn.
Details: Contact Wendy Ward 343 8884.
WANGANUI SMALL BUSINESS FORUM What: Open forum so come along with any subjects you wish to air, and perhaps share your objectives for the coming year. No charge, just buy a coffee or lunch.
When: Wednesday, 12.30pm.
Where: 25 Somme Parade Cafe´ .
THURSDAY
December 5,
SARJEANT GALLERY
What: A Light Among Shadows. A film about Edith Collier, directed by Michael Heath.
When: Thursday,
6.30pm.
Where: Confluence, 15 Watt St. Details: $10 tickets at the Sarjeant or on the door.
FRIDAY
December 6 at
U3A XMAS PARTY
What: U3A end of year function and Christmas party, featuring Irish band Muirsheen Durkin.
When: Friday, December 7, 1-4pm.Where: Masonic Hall on corner of Keith and Dublin streets.
Details: For catering numbers contact Jenny Spencer by December 1 — 343 7348 or 027 498714, or gunston16@gmail.com
TATTLETALE SAINTS
When: Friday, 7.30-9.30pm
Where: Sarjeant on the Quay, 38 Taupo¯ Quay.
Details: December 7, Door sales $25. Pre-sales at Sarjeant on the Quay $20 or call 06 349 0506.
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WANGANUI MODEL RAILWAY AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY
What: Annual Christmas show.
When: Friday, December 7, 6-9pm, and Saturday, December 8, 4-8pm.
Where: Club rooms, 70a Alma Rd. Details: Gold coin entry.
SATURDAY
SCHOLA SACRA
What: Schola Sacra Choir presents Sing Noel — poems, readings and carols for Christmas. Conducted by Roy Tankersley; organist Jonathan Berkahn with local string players and soloist Iain Tetley.
When: Saturday, December 8, 2.30pm. Where: Christ Church Anglican church, Wicksteed St.
Details: Adults $20, Seniors $15, School Children free. Tickets available from Royal Wanganui Opera House, ph 06 349 0511, rwoh@royaloperahouse.co.nz BROTHERHOOD OF HUMANITY
What: Empower yourself with the knowledge of the hidden secrets of Nature. Is the Earth hollow beneath our feet? A genuine explanation of the Aurora Borealis and the Aurora Australis? Who is the great God Pan? The Secret of Creation? The Findhorn Garden? Who believes in fairies and folklore?
When: Saturday, December 8, 2-4pm. Where: Community Arts building (downstairs Lecture Room) 19 Taupo Quay.
Details:
SUNDA
3442702
WANGANUI MALE CHOIR
What: 120th Jubilee Concert, Celebrating Men. Guest artists Ben Power (piano) and Guitarsafire (guitar trio). When: Sunday, December 9, 2.30pm. Where: Central Baptist Church, Wicksteed St.
Details: Cash door sales $20, students