Wednesday, February 5, 2014
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Kapiti News
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Have fun and learn something new!
15 Ngahina street, Paraparaumu. Tel 9023240 Belly Dancing For Beginners - Irene Hamer: Belly dancing is a great way to get toned, get fit,
gain confidence and have fun! It’s for all ages, all sizes, and all levels of fitness, and no, you don’t
Trio back to perform
need to show your tummy!
ANN READING
Monday 3 February 7.30-8.30pm $70 for 8 weeks BDA20140203
Keeping up with the Londons, arguably Kapiti’s busiest touring musos — in all their many combinations, is not easy, but Andrew London is back on the coast again this week. With the latest line up, Too Many TOO MAY CHIEFS: Wayne Mason, Rob Joass, Laura Collins & Chiefs, he will be at Andrew London. PHOTO: KAP280114SPLCHIEFS The Winemaker’s and Hobnail. Daughter on State Highway Te Horo on He has toured Canada and parts of Europe Waitangi Day, from 3.30-5.30pm. with his gritty songs that are equal parts Celtic The following day, Andrew London Trio and folk and country rock. Too Many Chiefs will be at Old St Paul’s, Andrew London is best known for his trio Mulgrave St, Thorndon, 5.30-8pm. Hot Club Sandwich, whose repertoire consists From a chance meeting in a Paekakariki mostly of Andrew’s whimsical, humourous and cafe in 2012, four singer/songwriter satirical ditties. bandleaders hatched a cunning plan to join He was also a founding member of Kapiti’s forces and present a show featuring their Cattlestops, a five-piece country band whose favourite original songs. Despite working in slightly different genres, Tui-nominated album Back to Rosetta Road provided much of the soundtrack to the movie the Chiefs discovered enough common ground Second Hand Wedding. to compile a repertoire that brings together Laura Collins brings a welcome formality to elements of jazz, country, folk, blues and rock the stage, balancing the testosterone level. ‘n’ roll. It also showcases some of the best Known for her soulful voice, and bringing songwriting New Zealand has to offer. heart-on-sleeve and tongue-in-cheek in equal Wayne Mason is something of a Kiwi icon, measure to her own writing, her instinctive having won the Song of the Millennium with and empathetic vocal contributions to the his song Nature , first recorded in the 1960s other Chief’s songs are highlights of the with The Fourmyula. show. Rob Joass leads two groups, The Shot Band
First Home Buyers Workshop - Glen Mattingley: Join Glen from who has over 12 years
Monday 3 February 6.30-7.30pm $70 for 8 weeks BDB20140203 Beyond Beginners Belly Dancing - Irene Hamer: Advanced class for those who know the basics.
experience in the local market helping people buy their first home! This workshop will focus on how, in today’s market you can still get in to your first home with a low deposit! Monday 10 February 7-8pm FREE FHB20140210 Ukulele for Beginners - Tim Smith: Learn the basics on this popular fun and easy to play instrument. Bring your own ukulele. Thursday 13 February 7.15-8pm $90 for 8 weeks UKB20140313 Ukulele Next Steps - Tim Smith: Already grasped the basics – increase your knowledge of chords and the fretboard and practice your skills. Bring your own ukulele. Thursday 13 February 8-8.45pm $90 for 8 weeks UKN20140313 Crochet A Blanket - Paula McKeown: Learn the foundation stitches of crochet and make a simple granny square style blanket. Bring your own 5mm hook and some 8ply yarn in your favourite colour. Tuesday 18 February 7.30-9.30pm $40 for 3 weeks CAB20140218 Crafter-School Activities - Rebecca Chisholm: Come and join us for some fun after school craft activities! Sessions run fortnightly and are aimed at 5-10 year olds. Wednesday 19 February 3.30pm-4.45pm fortnightly $40 for 4 weeks CSA20140219 Drawing For Beginners - Gill Allen: Always wanted to learn to draw? Then this course is for you. Using step-by-step demonstrations and a variety of media we will produce a collection of finished pieces that will add to your portfolio of techniques and medium knowledge. Bring an old shirt and your lunch! Saturday 22 February 10am-4pm $90 DFB20140222 Beginners Website Design - Erika Rhodes: Hands on creation of website using basic coding with HTML4. Bring your own laptop! Monday 24 February 7.30-9.30pm $90 for 4 weeks WDB20140224 Card Making - Michelle Emmett: Join independent Stampin’ Up demonstrator Michelle for two hours of fun and creativity. Using the latest Stampin’ Up stamp sets, card and ink pads we will create handmade greeting cards. Monday 3 March 7-9pm $20 (materials included) CMW20140303 Exercise Your Brain - Jeannie Morrison-Low: Jeannie will give a brief introduction to how our brains are able to wire themselves, and even rewire themselves depending on how we stimulate them, and what kind of things we do (or don’t do). This is called neural plasticity, and goes on all the time, no matter our age. Wednesday 5 March 7-8pm $5 (includes supper) EYB20140305 Beaded Jewellery Making - Andrea Mark: Learn how to make a simple and elegant beaded necklace and earring set to go with your favourite outfit. Monday 10 March 7-9pm $35 (includes material cost of $20) BJW20140310 Less Mess Workshop - Steph Knight: Does the chaos in some areas of your home keep you from living life to the full? Would you like there to be less mess and more order? Come along for an evening of tips and advice from Professional Organiser, Steph Knight of Less Mess Ltd. Tuesday 18 March 7.30-9.30pm $10 (includes supper) LMW20140318 Overlocking Made Easy - Janelle O’Keefe: Would you like to get the best out of your overlocker? Come along to this hands on workshop and gain confidence in threading and adjusting tension. Learn techniques to get the most out of your machine. Bring your overlocker, your lunch, and some material and thread. Saturday 22 March 9am-4pm $65 OME20140322 Genealogy Basics - Lorna Henderson: Join genealogist Lorna for an overview on how to get started on your family history, with hints on how to get organised, record your findings, and where to go for more information. Before attending, think about what you already know, and what you want to find out. Bring your own laptop. Monday 24 March 7-9pm $15 GBW20140124 Smartphone Apps - Erika Rhodes: Learn the basics for developing your own smart phone application. Bring your own laptop and smart phone. Monday 31 March 7.30-9.30pm $50 for 2 weeks SAB20140331
Bookings can be made by emailing kapiticourses@gmail.com or via the BOOK NOW button on our Facebook page. Or visit our website www.kapiticommunitycentre.co.nz/ communitycourses for more details.