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WHAKATANE/ OHOPE FARMERS MARKET Every Sunday from 9am – 12.30pm Local produce and food producers at Mitchell Park, Phone 07 308 0232 OHOPE CRAFT MARKET 1st Saturday of the month, Large regional market with crafts, food produce and plants 8am – 1pm Ohope Hall, Bluett Road, Ohope. Phone 07 312 3339 PEACE PARK MARKET Last Thursday of the month. Arts, crafts, gifts, produce. 8am – 1pm Next to Museum, Boon Street, Whakatane. Phone 07 312 5403 STAR GAZING Astronomical Society evening star gazing at the Whakatane observatory every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 onwards weather permitting. Hurunui St, Whakatane. Phone 3086495 TRIATHLON CYCLE CLUB The Eastern bay of plenty Cycle Club holds short races on Monday and
Thursday nights at 6pm. Pack Rides starting from Pak and Save at 8am every Sunday. Phone Kevin McComb 3088663 MINATURE RAILWAY The kids love it. Access from McAlister Street next to Riverside playground. Every Sunday during summer from 10am to 4pm. Phone 07 3086058 CHOCOLATE SUNDAE Riverside Concert 6th Feb (Waitangi Day) at amphitheatre. Starts at 1pm. DAIRY INDUSTRY AWARDS; B.O.P entrants in the Dairy Trainee competition will be judged on Feb. 9th.& 11th. Other categories (Equity/farmer of the year and Farm Manager) from 15th to 18th. Award dinner to be held at Awakeri in midMarch. MY BROADWAY VALENTINE Wed. 16th. Feb @ 7.30pm Liberty Centre, Wairaka Road. Featuring the talents of Lili Latham, Dave McMeeking, Liz Flint, Angus Jacobs and Victoria Flint. (tickets $20 from 1xx)
OPOTIKI Opotiki Community Arts Council are bringing the band “Pacific Curls” to the Heritage Art Centre, King Street, Opotiki on Tuesday Feb 8th. commencing at 7pm. Opotiki A&P and Community Show; Saturday Feb 12th. Stalls, fun and much more including farming challenges and activities organized by the Young Farmers. Opotiki Lions Paddy’s Market and Auction Sunday Feb 13th. At OPAC Factory Road, Doors open at 9am. Auction starts at 1 Opotiki River Swim 3km swim from Opotiki Wharf to river bar and back. Opotiki Show Jumping Derby Saturday Feb 19th. and Sunday 20th. To be held at Pony Club grounds, northern end of St. John Street. COMING SOON March 18th. & 19th. Opotiki’s Famous Charity Concert Featuring top International and New Zealand artists. This exciting 16th annual Opotiki Charity
Concert will be held at Opotiki College Hall. All enquiries to Opotiki I-Site Visitor Centre, Ph. 07-3153031
KAWERAU WATERWHEEL COUNTRY FAIR; Saturday Feb 5th. The Waterwheel Historic Trust presents... The Waitangi Celebration Country Fair to be held at the Waterwheel Heritage Park, Spencer Ave, Kawerau. Gates open at 10am, entry by a gold coin donation, all proceeds go towards further development of the Heritage Park. Founder of the Waterwheel Trust, Stan Fretwell will be on hand making sure his incredibly built six metre diameter Waterwheel is fully operational for the day. It’s going to be a lot of fun with live music, arts and craft, sheep shearing demonstrations, and some hungry looking alpacas on site, plus much more. (Information; www.waterwheel. org.nz)
Chocolate Sundae Riverside concert Sunday February 6th (Waitangi Day) The Eastern Bay continues to be spoilt with great events throughout the summer season and Chocolate Sundae is no exception. Held at the Whakatane Riverbank Amphitheatre, the daytime concert was a big hit last year. With a focus on acoustic originals and a great afternoon out for the whole family, this year’s event is a chance for those who missed out last year to see what the hype is about.
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This year features a similar line-up with a few new faces in between. Main act, The Tait Kora Band will be joined by Tea Tree, Elise Adlam, John Stephen, Natasha Chanwai and Jayme Fitzgerald. Last years Chocolate Sundae was an unexpected success with a large crowd of
families making the most of the great weather, beautiful setting and chilled out music. The event was set up to give local, emerging acts a chance to perform in a relaxed, outdoor setting while giving the audience an entertaining Sunday afternoon for a gold coin donation. Since last year’s event, a lot of the acts have gone on to become regular live acts at the various concerts through out the Bay.
backdrop provides a relaxed atmosphere and views of Whale Island. You can roll out a picnic blanket and make use of the liquor licence while the kids are entertained with a lolly scramble, sausage sizzle and giveaways. Chocolate Sundae not only gives you a sampling of our local performers for a gold coin donation, it’s a music sojourn after most of us have returned to work for the year.
Making use of the under-utilised amphitheatre Chocolate Sundae starts at 1pm on Waitangi on the Whakatane Riverbank, the stunning Day.