Arts Displays
27-02-2010 until 01-12-2010
Arts on Display, Rangiora/Oxford/Kaiapoi
RANGIORA - Cone Steet Gallery. Mon- Fri 9am- 5pm. Sat - 10am-2pm Sun- 12pm-2pm
OXFORD (next to Saegars) Tues-Sun 10am- 4pm
KAIAPOI - July 17 to 18. Harcourts Kaiapoi Art Expo and Westpac Schools Art Exhibition. See www.kaiapoiartexpo.co.nz
Kaiapoi's KMWC every Thursday 9.30am to 3.00pm. Inclusive of all Arts. Gallery and Cafe visitors welcome
Farmers & Produce Markets
28-02-2010 until 30-10-2010
Farmers/Produce Markets, Rangiora/Kaiapoi/Oxford/Ohoka
OHOKA Farmers-10am - 1pm First Friday of every Month. Cnr Mill & White Roads.
RANGIORA Flea Market. 9am-12.00 Every Fine Saturday. RSA Carpark
OXFORD Farmers. 9am-12.Every Sunday. Main Street
KAIAPOI Produce. 9am-12.Every Saturday.Charles Street
Waimakariri District Council Elections
23-07-2010 until 09-10-2010
District Council Elections, Rangiora
Nominations open on July 23rd. And as one electoral hopeful recently said "We need councillors able to change with the times and look ahead... without placing undue burdens upon local ratepayers".
More info on council elections and candidates shortly.
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Hurunui Council Elections
23-07-2010 until 09-10-2010
Hurunui Council Main Road , Amberley
Nominations will open on July 23rd. More information re candidates shortly but as one electoral hopeful has already said "We need concillors able to change with the times and look ahead...without placing undue burdens upon local ratepayers."
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Amberley's Annual Show
01-08-2010 until 30-10-2010
Amberley Domain, Amberley
Enter the Amberley Show now - hoof to hotplate classes for lambs and cattle. Entries for all sections close 18th September. Schedules available soon from the Secretary. Ph 03 314 7212 or email candmltd@clear.net.nz
Grey Power North Canterbury (Inc)
07-09-2010
Victoria Street , Rangiora
Meeting Tuesday 7th Sept2010 1.30p.m RSA Lounge .Speakers,Waimakariri Distict council.
Mayoral candidates.(Please note Mayoral candidates will speak sharp 1.30p.m)
Sales tables,Raffles, members and new members welcome.
Enquiries Phone 310-6563
Arts in Oxford Centre
08-09-2010 until 03-10-2010
Main Street, Oxford
Phillip Trusttum Exhibition. Tues- Sun,10am - 4pm
Quiz Night and Auction in Oxford
09-09-2010
Oxford Workingman's Club, Oxford
Enter your team of up to 4 in this fundraiser for View Hill School. $20 a team. Quiz starts at 7pm with great prizes, followed by auction of ski passes, accommodation, wine, dinners and other fantastic items. For more info call Bridget 312 3242 or View Hill School 312 4336
A Fun Celebrity Debate!
10-09-2010
Rossburn Receptions , Rangiora
7.30pm at Rossburn Receptions. Tickets $25 each which includes supper. Get a group together for a fun night out. Proceeds towards the proposed Heritage Park to be established in Rangiora on land donated by Spark Bros. Tickets from Gemtime, Sparks, Vet Centre, and Rossburn Receptions
Hear Jim Hopkins, Jo Giles, David Ayers, Jim Gerard, Kate Wilkinson and John Brandts Giesen.
Laze & Graze Waipara Springs
11-09-2010 until 12-09-2010
409 Omihi Rd, Waipara, North Canterbury, Waipara
Join us at Waipara Springs Winery and Cafe for our inaugural 7 course degustation, Laze & Graze Waipara Springs. This event is part of the Feast of Canterbury series. Smaller size portions are the best way to sample the best produce from North Canterbury. $65 per person (Cellar Club Members $60). Matching wines will be available.
Murder Mystery Evening!
18-09-2010
176 king Street, Rangiora
Great entertainment where you get to solve the case over nibbles, dessert, and coffee. At 7pm at Trinity Methodist Church. Tickets $15. Ring Murray or Trish 313 5138. Make up a group of friends and come along!
Fashion Show!
18-09-2010
Victoria Street, Rangiora
7pm at the R S A. Tickets $15 including complimentary wine or juice.
Woodend School Fair
19-09-2010
Main Road, Woodend
Come and enjoy this fun and local event. All the fun of the fair ... side shows, food stalls, music and entertainment, craft stalls, animal attractions and lots more.
Woodend school grounds, Main Road, Woodend
Bookings for sites still available. Please contact Carol 03 310 0304 or Sherryn 03 312 7080
Hurunui Arts' Showcase
19-09-2010 until 26-09-2010
Amberley Library, Main North Road, Amberley
Exhibition of local artists' work e.g.painting,photography, sculpture, jewellery, crafts. Featuring Sarah Deans' paintings. Admission $1. Works for sale.
Dance Tickets Selling Fast!
25-09-2010
Sefton Hall, Sefton
At the Sefton Hall for the Annual Old Time Dance - a Manchester Unity Promotion. Tickets $10, home made supper, good music, BYO refreshments. Tickes available from Hair Handlers, Miles Hairdressers,or phone Ann 313 8692. Got your ticket yet?
Waikuku Beach Volunteer Rural Fire Force OPEN DAY
25-09-2010
2 Domain Tce, Waikuku
10am – 2pm 2 Domain Tce, Waikuku Beach.
We need some new volunteers, not only front line rural fire fighters but also support crew. You need to be healthy, reasonably fit, sense of humour and keen to learn new skills with a great attitude towards regular trainings and making new friends.
Come down, meet the crew and have a go. Families welcome.
For information, call Kirsten on 313 1198
Craft in the Garden
25-09-2010
331 West Belt, Rangiora
Rangiora Pottery Group presents Craft in the Garden - 331 West Belt Rangiora from 10am to 2.30pm.
Pots, plants, paintings, woodend toys, sausage sizzle, preserves, beads and more! Entry Free.
Little Maid Stage Festival
29-09-2010 until 02-10-2010
Town Hall, Rangiora
2pm Daily and 7.30pm Thursday and Friday. At the Town Hall a stage musical adaption of the popular children's story. Adults $15 Child $10 Student $12
JAKS Fabulous Fashion Evening!
30-09-2010
1 Durham Street, Rangiora
At 7pm sharp when real life women will model the wonderful fashion items they have in store for Summer 2010, including 8 Hot New Labels!
Wine and nibbles, and some sound advice for all individuals. Discounts, Raffles, Make-overs and Demos on the night.
Tickets $25 Ph 03 313 1720 or email jaks2@xtra.co.nz
Woodend Spring Flower Show
01-10-2010 until 02-10-2010
Community Centre, Woodend
At the Community Centre 12.30 -4pm. Admission by gold coin donation. See gorgeous spring flowers - live demonstrations and enjoy the Woodend Market 12-3pm.
New competitors welcome - free to enter. Pick up a brochure from The Grub Hub Cafe or The Accessory Shoppe Rangiora.
A combined Garden Club and Lions Club project
Waimakariri's Family Spring Fest!
01-10-2010 until 10-10-2010
District Wide, Rangiora
Waimakriri's great family spring fest is coming!
Great activites for all ages out there in the Waimakariri District... Sports, Outdoors, Up in the Air, Arts, Entertainment and Water. Watch this space for more info
Whats On In October?
01-10-2010 until 31-10-2010
District Wide , Rangiora
1st - 10th - Spring Family Fest
10th - 17th - Kaiapoi Royal Heritage Week.
22nd - 23rd Northern (Rangiora) A&P Show
31st Waimakariri Light Party
Loburn School - Art Exhibition
08-10-2010 until 10-10-2010
Loburn School, Loburn North
Epressions of interest now being sought from local artists to enter this exhibition. For more info please contact the school 312 8828 or Courtney Winter 312 8684. The exhibition will also include awards for Best First Time Entrant, Emerging Artist and a Peoples Choice award. All money raised will go towards the refurbishment of the school swimming pool.
Nearer Art Event
16-10-2010
Church st, Rangiora
Held in the Anglican Hall
Near is an opportunity to celebrate the Devine in everyday life.
Following on from the Drawing Near show of 2008- Artists are invited to submit work.
Contact Hugh
03 310 7744
rangiora@copialife.com
Royal Coronation Anniversary Masquerade Ball
16-10-2010
Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay, Kaiapoi, Kaiapoi
The King’s many loyal subjects of New Albion (Waimakariri District) and visitors to the region will gather to celebrate the Royal Coronation Anniversary Masquerade Ball staged at the end of Kaiapoi Royal Heritage Week.
The royal stamp of approval from King Arthur III, will ensure that this annual event will be marked in the New Albion calendar for many years to come.
This highly colourful and nonsensical event is an opportunity for people who take themselves less seriously to have a mixture of exhilaration, sheer enjoyment and much, much fun!
His Majesty King Arthur III, of New Albion invites you to join the Royal Court at the Royal Ball celebrating the Anniversary of His Majesty’s Coronation.
This event is expected to be a sell out as already 250 tickets have been sold. Book your tickets early.
Entertainment and supper provided with cash bar operating.
Entertainment by the Kaipaoi Theatre Company, Mainland Big Band dance music and of course you will meet the King and his Court.
Dress Code • Formal Edwardian Dress or formal Military Uniform or formal inoffensive correct attire.• Natives of other lands are expected to dress in their traditional formal attire
Oxford Area School Spring-A-Fair
17-10-2010
Oxford A & P Showgrounds, Oxford
Full schedule of entertainment laid on throughout the day, with a variety of eats available designed to embrace our diverse cultures and tantalise your tastebuds. Peruse our craft, plant, produce, second hand goods, clothes and books stalls and more. Plenty of raffles, auctions and other prize winning opportunities. Loads of fun and games for the kids. Funds raised will be used to support our target of schoolwide data projectors and computers. Gold coin entry for a Lucky Programme. So come along and enjoy our fair, and maybe take the time out to experience the other delights that Oxford has to offer along the way!
Back to Waiau Weekend
22-10-2010 until 24-10-2010
Lyndon Street Waiau , Waiau
A FREE Community event in Waiau, celebrating 100yrs of the Waiau Lodge Hotel. Friday - meet & greet and official launch. Saturday - Markets on the Village Green, Open Day Historic Museum, Churches, Horse & Carriage township tours, Sheep shearing demo at Highfield historic Woolshed, Vintage car & machinery display, soap box derby, Lodge to Lodge Half Marathon & 10km walk/run, Dance. Sunday - ecumenical Church Service, Waiau Pig Hunt, Old Fashioned Family Picnic & Cricket Match
www.waiaunz.com
backtowaiauweekend@gmail.com
Rangiora A& P Show
22-10-2010 until 23-10-2010
Showgrounds , Rangiora
Entries now available. Send a stamped A5 SIZE, envelope to Debbie Cameron, Secretary, P O Box 175 Rangiora 7440 or download individual schedules from www.rangiorashow.co.nz Entries close 26th September
Woodend Market
30-10-2010
School Rd, Woodend
Back to our usual time 9am-12pm at the Woodend Community Centre last Saturday of the month. Try your hand at feltmaking, enjoy arts, crafts, clothing, books, second hand items, sausage sizzle, bouncy castle and more! On rain or shine! Contact Kirstyn Barnett on 312 2322 or email kirstyn@xtra.co.nz for more information.
Woodend Market
27-11-2010
School Rd, Woodend
Last Saturday of the month 9am-12pm.
Come and see Santa to tell him your Christmas wish list! Browse for Christmas presents - arts, crafts, clothing, books, jewellery and more. Support Woodend Scouts sausage sizzle, on rain or shine, last market for the year! Contact Kirstyn Barnett on 312 2322 or email kirstyn@xtra.co.nz for more information.
