Local Events
Small Farm Field Day - October 4th.
01-05-2009 until 01-09-2009
www.smallfarm.org.nz, Rangiora
The Perpetual Trust is inviting exhibitors for the small farm day on Sunday 4th October. For registration of interest for sites now available email smallfarm.fieldday@xtra.co.nxz
N.C. Singles 40+ DANCE
23-05-2009 until 04-07-2009
Heyders Rd Spencerville, Kaiapoi
North Canterbury Singles 40+ is hosting a dance at the Spencerville Hall, and welcomes anyone who would like to attend. Saturday 4th July 7.30-midnight.Music by Jon Palmer. $15 per ticket, BYO Drinks, supper provided. Raffle & spot prizes.Form a group or come along. For tickets contact, Gwenda-kai 327 0774, Lynette-rr313 0163,Margaret-rr310 6148 or William-amb314 9903. Wear some red, white or blue.
New Special Needs Material at Libraries
10-06-2009 until 10-07-2009
Library, Rangiora
The Rangiora and the Kaiapoi libraries are pleased to announce they have just received new supplies of updated materials for people with special needs. Please check them out.
Pig Manure and Sawdust
10-06-2009 until 20-07-2009
Lions Club, Rangiora
Rangiora Lions Club is back selling its popular pig manure and sawdust mix. Same price as last year. $5 per bag or 5 for $20.Delivered Saturday mornings. Free delivery in Rangiora. $3 delivery fee per order outside Rangiora. Ph Quentin 313 3311 or Rose 313 8686
Learn To Fly!
19-06-2009 until 30-07-2009
Airfield, Rangiora
Rangiora Airfield has the largest microlight club in New Zealand.Three trainng aircraft and qualified instructors. Too expensive? Too difficult? Not at all. Visit www.recwings.com and see for your self. You could be in the pilot's seat before you know it!
Cone Street Art Gallery -original works
06-07-2009 until 20-07-2009
Cone Street Art Gallery, Rangiora
The artist for the month at the new Cone Street Art Gallery is the highly rated late New Zealand artist John Roberts. For sale are some of his superb oil landscapes and well worth inspecting.
Full moon Qigong practice
07-07-2009
Waikuku Beach Hall, Waikuku
7 July, 3 Sep, 31 Oct 2009, 7-8:30pm. Experience the benefit of the enhanced Qi field from the full moon and by practising Qigong exercises with others.
Beauty and the Beast
08-07-2009 until 11-07-2009
Town Hall, Rangiora
At the Rangiora Town Hall 8-11July. Tickets available from Harrington Gemtime Jewelers, Victoria Street.
Invitation to all Married Couples
10-07-2009 until 19-07-2009
ST John's High Street, Rangiora
Come to a free screening of the movie "Fireproof" Friday July 10 at 7.30pm or Sunday July 19 2.00pm at the St John's Anglican Hall. Free children's movie running concurrently. Introducing the Alpha Marriage Course commencing Friday July 22 . Ph. 312 9743 or 03 327 9142
Rangiora In The 50's!
16-07-2009
Rangiora Museum, Rangiora
The next Rangiora Museum meeting, in Good Street at 1.30pm 16th July, will feature 8mm movies from the 50's.
If you have any 8 mm movies from that time that relate to Rangiora please give Keith Galloway 313 3415 a call so they can be included.
Kaiapoi Art Exhibition
18-07-2009 until 19-07-2009
Kaiapoi W M's Club, Kaiapoi
At the Kaiapoi Workingmen's Club July 18-19.The objective is to foster the exhibition of art in Waimakariri and to assist in the development and appreciation of visual art. All the schools in Waimakariri District will be invited to show works for the first time.
Application forms are available by emailing info@kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz
Oxford Area School Senior Art Exhibition
19-07-2009 until 20-08-2009
Chamber Gallery, Rangiora
At the Rangiora Chamber Gallery. An Art Exhibition which never fails to amaze and is both a testimony to the art teachers and a credit to the the students. A must see.
Parenting Through Separation
29-07-2009 until 05-08-2009
Ngawi Thompson Centre, Rangiora
An free information programme for parents run over two consecutive Wednesday afternoons.
Held at Family Works, Ngawi Thompson Centre High Street Rangiora 4pm to 6pm, (afternoon tea provided) Bookings essential. Please phone Catherine on 03 313 8588 for enrollment
Waikuku Jumble Sale
01-08-2009
Main North Road, Waikuku, Waikuku
Saturday 8am to 2pm
At Waikuku School -
all proceeds to the school
If you have anything you wish to donate please drop it off at the school.
All enquiries please phone Sarah 3100542
Classical Guitar- Mathew Marshall
14-08-2009
Chamber Gallery - Library, Rangiora
In the Rangiora Chamber Gallery on Friday August 14 at 8pm.
Cat Show - Longhair Cat Breeders Assn.
15-08-2009
East Belt, Baptist Church Hall, Rangiora
A cat show is being held at the Baptist Church Hall, East Belt, Rangiora. This show is for Longhair pedigree cats (Persians, Exotics, Ragdolls, Birmans, Norwegian Forest Cats and Maine Coons) plus a section for domestic moggies and unregistered pedigrees of all shapes and sizes. Come and watch the cats being judged and meet the breeders of your future pedigree kitten. Cafe style food available for purchase on site and win a raffle or two.
Chess - The Musical
27-08-2009 until 12-09-2009
Town Hall, Rangiora
To be presented by the North Canterbury Musical Society in the Rangiora Town Hall Thursday and Saturday evenings and Saturday matinees Tickets - Adults $22 and Juniors/Unwaged/Seniors $18.. Tickets available from Harringtons, Kaiapoi Visitor Centre, or the Court Theatre Christchurch
Waipara Village Festival
02-09-2009 until 27-09-2009
Waipara Village , Waipara
Attractions will include vintage diesel and/or steam locomotives running the scenic Weka Pass railway, vintage machinery displays, Traction Engines, Wine Tasting,Vintage Cars, entertainment/stalls, vintage tractors. People interested in applying for a retail site at the festival, please contact Neil 03 314 5834.For other information contact Tony 03 314 6813. Commercial food stalls not required
Making Money Matter and Managing It
02-09-2009 until 23-09-2009
Baptist Church East Belt, Rangiora
Kingdom Resources will be presenting every Wednesday morning, for 4 weeks, a FREE budgeting/money managing course at the Rangiora Baptist Church East Belt beginning September 2 . 9am to 12.15pm. A creche is available if required. Learn how to deal with debt, your consumer rights, and gain financial knowledge and skills . Plus more......
For more information please phone Paul on 03 332 1700
Woodend Spring Dance
05-09-2009
Showgrounds , Rangiora
Enjoy the music from the 60's /70's featuring the live band "THE VIVAS" The theme is "Flower Power"
Venue is Rangiora Showgrounds.
Prizes for best dressed . All proceeds to the Woodend Mural project. Tickets $35 at Casper's Cafe and Bar or phone Kirstyn 312 2322.
Swannanoa Rural Women 75th Anniversary
24-09-2009
Swannanoa, Swannanoa
Celebrating our 75th anniversary on September 24th. An invitation is extended to any ex-members who may wish to join us to phone Rosie on 313 3648 or Jeannie 313 2120.
Old Time Dance in Sefton
26-09-2009
Sefton Hall, Sefton
Newcomer? A local? Come and meet some of the locals at the Sefton Hall for an old time dance. Good music, home made supper. Tickets $10 per person. BYO refreshments. Tickets from Brian Mills hairdressers, Hair Handlers, or phone Anne at 313 8692. A Manchester Unity Promotion
Woodend Spring Flower Show
03-10-2009
Spring Flower show, Woodend
The show will go ahead on Saturday October 3rd so please plan your entries now!
Sefton School Jubilee - 1884 - 2009
24-10-2009 until 25-10-2009
Sefton School, Sefton
A committee has been formed and there will be a general reunion in the Sefton Hall on the Saturday Evening and on Sunday will be photos,speeches and a luncheon. The school will be open for viewing. Please contact the secretary Sefton Jubilee Committee Sefton Postal Centre by 31st August to register your interest.