Friday, April 11, 2014
Horowhenua Chronicle
NOW SHOWING
WHAT’S ON Today
Levin Little Theatre: Entertaining Angels. Last two performances Friday and Saturday starting at 7.30pm. Tickets $15 adults - $10 children 15-years and under from Clark’s Clothing on Oxford Street Levin.
Sunday
Dad’s Day Out: A free fun, action-packed day for dads, their children and other family members to enjoy, including kite and wooden kit-set toy making, little digs, bouncy castle, ‘Mission Impossible’ obstacle course, cycling skill workshops, hot rod cars, Harley rides and ‘dunk a dad’. Spot prizes, live music, free sausage sizzle and free ice creams for the children. 10am - 3pm, Solway Park, South Levin. If raining, event held April 27. The Waikanae Music Society: Welcoming the Amici Ensemble to their stage in the Waikanae Memorial Hall, starting at 2.30pm. Door sales will be available, or tickets can be purchased at Waikanae New World, Moby Dickens Books in Paraparaumu Beach, or at Lush Design Gallery in Raumati. Enquiries are welcome on 04 905-6070 or visit www.waikanaemusic.org.
Monday
Horowhenua Philatelic Society (Stamp Club): Monthly meeting at 7.30pm Red Cross Rooms in Queen St. Bill Leggett, a Stamp Dealer from Upper Hutt, will be speaking on the topic of The Joys of Being a Stamp Dealer. All welcome. Supper will be served. For information contact Michael Christensen, Club Chairman, phone 06 368-5085 or email michael.christensen@xtra.co.nz.
Tuesday
The Horowhenua Astronomical Society: Inviting the public to watch a total Lunar Eclipse from the Levin Adventure Park. This is a rare event that occurs when the Moon enters the shadow of the Earth. A variety of telescopes available for the public to observe the Moon will be available from 6.30pm. Entry is by a gold coin donation. Horowhenua Travel Club: Meeting in the Brass Band Rooms, 82 Weraroa Road, Levin. This month Club member Kate Lang will speak about and show pictures of her Volunteer position, teaching English for three months in
the city of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. A light supper will be served after the meeting.Visitors and prospective members are welcome. For more information, phone Liz, 368-5533
Thursday April 24
Fundraiser for Horowhenua Women’s Refuge 5.30pm Focal Point Cinema, Levin. Tickets $20 includes movie The Other Women and a complimentary drink Organised by Foxton Te Awahou Lions Club, tickets from Glenda 363-7427 or 027 601 6596.
Thursday May 1
Arthritis information: Sessions to learn more about pain management, medications, exercise and much more. Sessions are open to people with any type of arthritis, even those who don’t know what type they have. To be held at Levin RSA at 10am to 11.15am, or 11.30am to 12.45pm, or 1.30pm to 2.45pm. These is no charge to attend but Arthritis New Zealand welcomes donations. For further information or to register, phone 0800 663 463, or email zoe.mcgavock@arthritiis.org.nz. Foxton Tourist & Development Association (FTDA): Inviting everyone with an interest in Foxton/Beach to the FTDA after 5pmish.
Last Friday of every month
Levin Twilight Market: 5pm-8pm, Weraroa Domain, Oxford St.
First Saturday of month
Pounamu Country Music Club: 1pm-4.30pm, Senior Citizens Hall, cnr Cambridge and Montgomery Streets. Contact Theresa or Geoff 368-3959.
Movie and a meal for only $35!! Applies to any movie after 5pm.
MR PEABODY & SHERMAN
MUPPETS MOST WANTED (G) 113 mins Adventure/Comedy/Crime
While on a grand world tour, The Muppets find themselves wrapped into an European jewel-heist caper headed by a Kermit the Frog look-alike and his dastardly sidekick.
Fri 11 Apr 10.30am & 3.40pm, Sat 12 Apr 10.30am & 1.10pm, Sun 13 Apr 10.30am & 1.10pm, Mon 14 Apr 1.10pm & 3.40pm, Tues 15 Apr 1.10pm & 3.40pm, Wed 16 Apr (Bring Baby Too - 10.30am) & 3.40pm
Methodist Monthly Market: 87 Oxford St (next to the Adventure Park). 8.30-11.30am. Stalls $10 each, contact Rosemary 368-6977.
First Sunday each month
Foxton Delta Country Music Club: At the Foxton RSA, first Sunday each month. 1pm start. Entry $3 includes afternoon tea. Inquiries phone 368-7740
Second Sunday each month
Levin Variety Country Music Club: Levin RSA, second Sunday each month. 1pm. $3 entry includes afternoon tea. Phone Win, 0274 742-603.
WERTHER (Two sessions only) (E) 195 mins New Metropolitan Opera Season Two of opera’s greatest artists, Jonas Kaufmann and El1na Garanca, appear together for the first time at the Met in Massenet’s sublime adaptation of Goethe’s revolutionary and tragic romance. (Prices Adult $33 & Seniors/Children $28) Sun 13 Apr 1pm, Tues 15 Apr 10.30am
DIVERGENT
(M) 139 mins Action/Adventure/Sci-fi (Contains violence) In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it’s too late.
Fri 11 Apr 10.20am, 1.20pm & 8.25pm, Sat 12 Apr 1.20pm, 3.40pm & 8.25pm, Sun 13 Apr 3.40pm, 5.10pm & 8.25pm, Mon 14 Apr 10.20am, 1.20pm & 6.30pm, Tues 15 Apr 2.10pm & 6.30pm, Wed 16 Apr 10.20am, 1.20pm & 6.30pm
Influenza is not just a bad cold; it is a serious illness that can kill. Every flu season is different, so even if you have been immunised in the past, it is important that you do it each season. • Intanza is the World’s Smallest influenza vaccine and is now available from your Unichem Pharmacy.* • It features a tiny 1.5mm micro needle that is 10 times smaller than a regular needle and it is given in the upper arm.* • If you are between 18-59 years of age and you normally pay for your influenza vaccine then talk to your Unichem pharmacist today and ensure you are protected this season.
SENIORS MORNINGS & BRING BABY TOO
*free morning tea with ticket purchase Mon 14 Apr 10.00am Captain America: The Winter Soldier (M), 10.20am Divergent (M), The Monument’s Men (M) 10.30am Captain America: The Winter 10.00am Tues 15 Apr Soldier (M), 10.20am The Monument’s Men (M), Werther (Opera) 10.30am Bring Baby Too Wed 16 Apr 10.30am Muppets Most Wanted (G)
GREAT FILMS COMING SOON THE OTHER WOMAN – Starting 17 April
(M) 109 mins Comedy (Contains offensive language & sexual references) After realizing she is not her boyfriend’s primary lover, a woman teams up with his wife and plots mutual revenge. Starring Cameron Diaz.
Our Pharmacist is a fully trained and certified influenza vaccinator, come in-store for a chat and more information. Unichem is commited to making good health accessible to you.
THE LEGO MOVIE – Starting 17 April
CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
(M) 136 mins Action/Adventure/Sci-fi (Contains violence) Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.
Fri 11 Apr 10am, 5.40pm & 8.20pm, Sat 12 Apr 10am, 5.40pm & 8.20pm, Sun 13 Apr 10am, 5.40pm & 8.10pm, Mon 14 Apr 10am, 5.40pm & 8.20pm, Tues 15 Apr 10am, 5.40pm & 8.20pm, Wed 16 Apr 10am, 5.40pm & 8.20pm
Unichem Levin Pharmacy 209 Oxford Street LEVIN (06) 368 2560
NOAH
(M) 132 mins Adventure/Drama (Contains violence) A man suffering visions of an apocalyptic deluge takes measures to protect his family a coming flood. Inspired by the Biblical story. An all-star cast including Russell Crowe, Anthony Hopkins & Emma Watson. Fri 11 Apr 12.50pm & 6.30pm, Sat 12 Apr 3pm & 6.30pm, Sun 13 Apr 3pm & 6.30pm, Mon 14 Apr 12.50pm & 8.25pm, Tues 15 Apr 12.50pm & 8.25pm, Wed 16 Apr 12.50pm & 8.25pm
MONUMENTS MEN
Ohau Market: 9am - 1pm location Muhunoa West Rd, just off SH1, 4kms south of Levin. For information contact. Bev Hamilton ph 368-6986.
The Health Professional you see most often.
(PG) 97 mins Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy (Contains violence) The time-travelling adventures of an advanced canine and his adopted son, as they endeavor to fix a time rift they created. Fri 11 Apr 3.30pm, Sat 12 Apr 10.20am & 12.50pm, Sun 13 Apr 10.20am & 12.50pm, Mon 14 Apr 3.30pm, Tues 15 Apr 3.30pm, Wed 16 Apr 3.30pm
(M) 118 mins Action/Biography/Drama (Contains violence) Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, The Monuments Men is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpieces from Nazi thieves and returning them to their rightful owners. Starring Matt Damon, George Clooney, Kate Blanchett & John Goodman. Final Week: Fri 11 Apr 1.10pm & 5.50pm, Sat 12 Apr 5.50pm, Mon 14 Apr 10.30am & 5.50pm, Tues 15 Apr 10.20am & 5.50pm, Wed 16 Apr 1.10pm & 5.50pm
Third Saturday each month
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LEVIN PHARMACY
Your Boutique Cinema and Cafe experience
www.focalpointcinema.co.nz 14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin, Ph 366 0330
(PG) 101 mins Family/Animation/Adventure/Comedy (Contains low level violence) An ordinary Lego construction worker, thought to be the prophesied ‘Special’, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the Lego universe into eternal stasis.
RIO 2
– Starting 17 April
(G) 101 mins Animation/Adventure/Comedy It’s a jungle out there for Blu, Jewel and their three kids after they’re hurtled Rio de Janeiro to the wilds of the Amazon. As Blu tries to fit in, he goes beakto-beak with the vengeful Nigel, and meets the most fearsome adversary of all: his father-in-law.
www.focalpointcinema.co.nz 14-16 Salisbury Street, Levin. Ph 366 0330