Edition 132

your local event guide & directory 12 – 25 October 2017

Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival 2017 27 to 29 October

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Friday 27 October

An Evening with Joe Bennett 7 pm: Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall General Admission R18+ | $35 (Wine and cheese included) Brought to you by:

Saturday 28 October

Painting with Ro Bradshaw Interpreting the Otago Landscape 9:45 am–1 pm: Off the Wall Gallery General Admission 16+ | $35 Kids Art Session with Fiona Garlick 9:45 am–1 pm: Community Centre Child Admission | $20 Joy of singing with Sue Patterson 9:45 am–1 pm: Athenaeum Hall General Admission | $35 Stitching Post Knit-in 9:45 am–1 pm: The Stitching Post General Admission R16+ | $15 Guitar Jamming with Tony Marshall and John Bell 1:45 pm–5 pm: Blue Door General Admission R18+ | $25 Photography with Sara Lindstrom 1:45 pm–5 pm: Athenaeum Hall General Admission R16+ | $35 Crime writing with Brian Stoddart 1:45 pm–5 pm: Arrowtown Library, General Admission R16+ | $35 2

En Plein Air Painting with Samuel Earp 1:45 pm–5 pm: The Village Green General Admission R16+ | $35 Printmaking with Sue Marshall: Intro- Collograph & Drypoint 1:45 pm–5 pm: Athenaeum Hall General Admission R16+ | $35

Sunday 29 October

Printmaking with Sue Marshall Kitchen Table Relief Printing 9:45 am–1 pm: Athenaeum Hall General Admission R16+ | $35 Crime writing with Brian Stoddart 9:45 am–1 pm: Arrowtown Library General Admission R16 | $35 Artist Talk 2 pm–2:30 pm: Museum Gallery Free Classical Jazz Quartet 3 pm: Thomas Brown’s Gallery, Speargrass Flat Rd Adults $30/Children free (includes a glass of wine and refreshments) To book search: Classical Jazz Quartet at www.eventfinda.co.nz

Open Art Studios All weekend:

The Chapel Art Studio & The Church Sculpture Garden: Behind Provisions

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David John’s Painting Gallery: 47 Manse Rd, Arrowtown Christina Roach, Mt Soho Gallery: 62 Manse Rd, Arrowtown

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Lovers of the arts will get an exciting chance to slake their creative thirst at the upcoming Spring Arts Festival.

Eleven hands-on workshops are the main focus of the three-day festival, which runs through the weekend starting Friday October 27. They take in the full range of the arts: painting skills, including Otago landscapes, print making, writing crime thrillers, a ‘knit-in’, photography, singing and guitar jamming. For Samuel Earp’s en plein air session, painters will leave the studio behind to work outdoors, and there is also an art workshop for youngsters.

Workshops have been designed so that they can be enjoyed by both beginners and experienced practitioners. The workshop leaders are well known in their field, and many of them are members of the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society, which is staging the festival.

The opening night on Friday 27 October at the Athenaeum Hall, ‘An Evening with Joe Bennett’, is sponsored by RD Petroleum and organisers are promising wine, cheese and fun. Joe is one of New Zealand’s most read writers, loved for his acerbic and insightful newspaper columns. He will be interviewed by crime writer Brian Stoddart.

The festival will also include an exhibition at the museum, festival movie sessions at Dorothy Browns, an artist talk and open studios at local artists’ galleries – plus some surprises yet to be announced. The weekend wraps up on Sunday 29 October with a classical jazz quartet concert at Thomas Brown’s Gallery at 3 pm.

Look out for the festival programme in your letterbox. For more details on events go to the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society’s new website www.acas.nz. All bookings are through www. eventfinda.co.nz – search for “spring arts”.

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axing the wildings The Arrowtown Choppers are holding a family-friendly ‘big chop’ on Saturday 15 October. Earlier this year at the last big chop over 100 people made a huge impact on wilding trees, and organiser Ben Teele is hoping for a great turnout again: ‘Having lots of volunteers up there will make a big difference to preserving the unique character and biodiversity of the hinterland behind Arrowtown.’

The hand-clearance work is part of a larger strategy to replace wilding trees around Arrowtown with more suitable trees. Following the Big Chop, for those who are keen to get stuck in on a regular basis, the Arrowtown Choppers meet on Thursday evenings after work to remove trees.

For the Big Spring Chop people are asked to meet at 10 am at the Chinese Village to sign in, pick up tools and head up to the first saddle on Sawpit Gully for further instructions and a briefing. Alternatively just head up anytime between 10 am and 2 pm to join the group.

Choppers are asked to bring their own tools if they have them, extra food and drink and appropriate clothing and footwear. More information at the Arrowtown Choppers Facebook group.

Sunday 15th October 10am-2pm

WILDING CONIFERS i.e. pines, larches, firs, spruces, are INVASIVE WEEDS that threaten to take over our beautiful landscape

Come join us and get yourself involved in removing Wilding conifers from the slopes of German Hill on Eichardts Flat.

Meet at the Chinese Village Arrowtown at 10am

Any questions: benteele@mac.com or join us on our facebook page /arrowtownchoppers 4

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Since the organisation first consulted with the community in 2015 a volunteer taskforce has developed a draft report, with recommendations to create a vibrant, diverse community.

A forum will be held Monday 16 October 2017 from 6 pm to 9 pm at St John’s Hall in Berkshire St. For more info or to register attendance contact Anita Golden at executive@shapingourfuture. org.nz. Full report at www.shapingourfuture.org.nz.

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18 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown Phone 03 442 0885 info@saffronrestaurant.co.nz

Open daily 11 am till late from 20 October 6

The best-kept secret in Arrowtown – the name of the new restaurant opposite the Blue Door – has been revealed. The latest addition to the Saffron family will be called Fan-Tan, after a game popular with Chinese miners in the gold rush of the 1860s.

It reflects a lively, fun approach to dining out, with tasty but affordable dishes that are designed to be shared. There’s plenty of courtyard seating at long tables, adding to the vibrancy and sense of community.

The name also gives a hint to the food on offer here, which executive chef Sal Grant describes as Asian fusion. This is light, fresh cuisine with influences from all over Asia – think Thailand, Japan, Korea, Malaysia – and even very Kiwi dishes like lamb or pavlova have an Asian twist.

The restaurant has been completely transformed since its earlier incarnations as Pesto and Agave. It’s lighter, brighter and warmer than ever, and huge glass doors link the alleyway to the restaurant and open out onto the courtyard on the other side.

Again, the decor is a nod to gold rush times with a Victorian industrial feel.

Celebrate Fan-Tan's debut this Labour Weekend Friday 20 October

11 am till late

Join us on opening day and every table will share in complimentary giveaways.

Limited availability, conditions apply.

Saturday 21 October

3 to 6 pm

Face painting for the kids

Sunday 22 October

12 to 3 pm 8 to 10 pm

Music from Peti Crime at Fan-Tan Nairobi Trio at the Blue Door

Monday 23 October

9 pm till late

House music with DJ Foz 7

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situations vacant Arrow Thai Food in Arrowtown is looking for front of house staff. Part time, 15 - 20 hours per week, mainly evening work. Could lead to full time work during summer. Experience in hospitality strongly preferred. Must be available to work weekends. Most suitable for applicants to be living in Arrowtown. Please call in with your CV to 27 Ramshaw Lane.

Mantra Restaurant Arrowtown – Part-Time Wait Staff & Kitchenhand Wanted • Starting mid-October for the summer season • Evening work only • Well presented individual • Legally entitled to work in NZ • Hospitality/Restaurant experience • Excellent customer service & english communication skills • Attention to detail & quality of work Please email CV to aftaab.sandhu@ hotmail.com Willowbrook Country Apartments on Malaghans Road is looking for housekeeping staff for the current winter and upcoming summer seasons.

Hours of work are flexible but generally between 10am and 2:30pm (would suit a mother with school-age children). Experience preferred but training given. Own transport essential. Attractive wages and long-stay bonus offered to right person.

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ARROWTOWN VILLAGE ASSOCIATION AGM and public meeting Thursday 26 October 2017 at 7 pm

at the Community Rooms (by tennis courts on Centennial Ave) The Village Association is hosting a public meeting where QLDC staff will update the community on the 10-year plan. Hear an outline of the process, learn about potential projects and discuss level of service issues.

Preceded by the AGM of the AVA. Find out what we have been doing this year.

Interested in becoming a committee member of this vibrant group? We're especially keen to have parents of young families. Please arrange nomination by emailing secretary@arrowtownvillage.nz

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upcoming events

october – november

October

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45º of Separation

Lakes District Muesum 8.30 am–5.30 pm Free

Big Spring Chop

Sawpit Gully Track

Shaping Our Future

St John's Hall

Open night Friday 13 October, all welcome, email suemarshall4art@gmail.com to reserve your spot. meet 10 am at the Chinese Village to sign in, pick up tools

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Arrowtown Community Visioning Forum

27–29

Spring Arts Festival

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10 am – 2 pm

6 pm – All Welcome

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Arrowtown

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Local artists run workshops

Creepy Carnival

Carnival games and fancy dress competitions

Remarkable Sweet Shop 4–7 pm

November

most from your smartphone 1–30 Get theSmartphone classes for seniors 4 4 18 19

Trolley Derby

A day of racing and entertainment Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade

Fireworks

Museum – gold coin donation Weds 7–9 pm or Thurs 10–12 am email: treasurer@arrowtownvillage.nz

Arrowtown 10 am – 3 pm

www.arrowtownpreschool.co.nz

Wilcox Green about 9 pm Free, donations welcomed

Air NZ Queenstown Marathon

Millbrook Resort from 7.30 am

Arrowtown Plunket's

Athenaeum Hall 10–4 pm

Christmas Market

www.queenstown-marathon.co.nz

Gold coin entry

public notices "Getting the Most From Your Smartphone” Smartphone Classes for Seniors over 5 weeks.

Sponsored by AVA Wed 1 Nov – Thurs 30 Nov Wed 10am-12pm or Thurs 7-9pm Gold coin donation. Email treasurer@arrowtownvillage.nz

by Friday 27 October.

Want to be part of this year’s Air NZ Queenstown Marathon on Saturday 18 November, but not running? Join the volunteer team! From athlete

registration, to aid stations and finish line assistants, there are hundreds of great volunteer positions available. To get involved, head online & register: www.queenstown-marathon.co.nz/volunteer Tennis Club Opening Day – Sunday 15th October, Arrowtown Tennis Courts, Centennial Ave. Come along to: Join the club; Key renewal; Sign up for lessons;Have a hit; Refreshments 9

your flop-free recipe beetroot and bean tabouleh

ž cup burghul wheat 2 small beetroot, washed and grated 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 1 cup sliced green beans, blanched 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped Ÿ cup mint, chopped 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 Tbsp lemon juice handful toasted seeds Cover the burghul wheat in a bowl with 500 ml water and leave it for an hour.

Add all of the other ingredients together except lemon juice, olive oil and seeds, and mix lightly.

Drain the burghul in a colander and then transfer to a teatowel, squeezing out excess water. Add to the vege mixture and combine.

Mix the lemon juice and olive oil together and drizzle over the tabouleh. Grate a little lemon zest and sprinkle with toasted seeds.

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services (Qt) Ltd www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 22 Advance Terrace 03 409 8374 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 Bonjour 25 Ramshaw St 03 409 8946 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St 03 442 0227 bikes Arrow Bikes 4/9 Bush Creek Rd 03 409 8140 child care ABC Arrowtown Montessori 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 circus Arrowtown Kids Circus Arrowtown School Hall 022 017 2046 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty ArrowPilates 22b Daveys Place 027 450 5695 Back on Track Physiotherapy 50 Buckingham St, Upstairs, Royal Oak Court 03 442 6616 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 Queenstown Physiotherapy Arrowtown Medical Centre 03 441 0580 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 12

l plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 retail Off the Wall Gallery 18 Buckingham St 03 442 0890 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St 03 442 0448 real estate Ray White 14 Buckingham St 03 442 1616 taxis Green Cabs Arrowtown 0800 464 7336

community services in an emergency phone........................... 111 Arrowtown School 9 Chalmers Place 03 442 1854 Arrowtown Surgery/Doctors Berkshire St 03 442 1215 Community Policing Centre 57 Buckingham St 03 442 1274 Fire Brigade http://www.facebook.com/Arrowtownfire 2 Hertford St 03 442 1740 Justice of the Peace Amber Hollis 021 947 837 Richard Newman 0274 970 138 Russell Heckler 03 442 0204 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347 Library 58 Buckingham St 03 442 1607 Museum/Gallery/Information Centre 49 Buckingham St 03 442 1824 Plunket 20 Cardigan St 0800 933 922 Post Office 52 Buckingham St 03 442 1885 Wasp Man free wasp nest extermination Russell Heckler 03 442 0204

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local club notices Arrow Line Dance Club 021 0284 0681 Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2.30 pm $5 at the Pavilion at Lake Hayes.

Arrowtown Bowling Club 03 442 1905 Club Day Thursday mornings. New members welcome - coaching available - more info Diane 03 409 8545 Arrowtown Business Women’s Group Any and all local business women are welcome to register. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com Arrowtown Entertainers 03 442 0132 Primarily a singing group of varying ages who love to provide heart-warming entertainment in Arrowtown. The group aims to put on a Christmas Concert in December and also concerts during the Arrowtown Autumn Festival.

Contact: Alison Douglas at nigel.alison@slingshot.co.nz Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Weds&Sat(men) / Tue(9 holes) &Thurs(ladies). Ph the golf shop for more info.

Arrowtown Kids Art Club 022 364 1127 Every Weds 3.30-5 pm. 7yrs–15yrs welcome!

Call Lisa Duncan BA Hons /Dip teach on 022 364 1127/email:youngpicassos@hotmail.com Arrowtown Kids Circus 022 017 2046 Classes include silks, trapeze, tumbling and pyramids.Thursdays 5.30-7pm. Kids 6-13yrs.

Contact: abigail20@gmail.com Arrowtown Scouts Spaces available for girls & boys age 11-14.

Scouts meet in Arrowtown Wed nights 7–8.30 pm. For further info email: arrowcubs@gmail. com / 027 291 2193 Arrowtown Village Association Join the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of Arrowtown. We work to protect and enhance the unique character of our town.

Visit arrowtownvillage.nz to learn more.

Dorothy Browns Bookclub 03 442 1964 Meet the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

Lakes District Celtic Society 03 409 8783 Meeting 1st Wednesday in every month at the Fork & Tap from 6 pm. Membership costs just $10 a year, or $15 for a whole family.

Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children's yoga ages 4-18. Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail.com or call for more info.

Lakes Theatre Arts Last few weeks to enrol with Lakes Theatre Arts 5 & under dance class – info@LakesTheatreArts.com LCF fun languages 03 442 0075 For children from 2–12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children & in school & after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@lcfclubs. co.nz or visit www.lcfclubs.co.nz Petanque Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!

Plunket 0800 933 922 Little fingers craft/activity playgroup, Mondays 10–12pm. Gold coin donation. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, from 11am. All welcome. For all current information/to contact, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall, 3rd Sunday each month at 2 pm. All welcome. Cost Free. Contact Reg McTaggart at r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz Small Seeds Parent & toddler music group St Paul’s Cottage next to St Paul’s Anglican Church. Every Thurs morning in term time, 9:30 – 10:30. Half an hour of music with instruments & a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation.

The Queenstown Embroiderers Meets every Wednesday at The Stitching Post Buckingham Street, Arrowtown from 10am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas and enjoy good company. Anyone interested in joining us is most welcome to call in and meet us.

For further information contact Denise Heckler 03 442 0204.

Wakatipu Travel Club Meets 2 pm on 4th Monday in the month at St John Ambulance Rooms, 10 Douglas St. Frankton. Interesting speakers. We welcome new members. Contact:Lucia Dore 027 755 1170

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