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November

Week 45	3rd to 9th November 2008 Top of Page
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8 & 9	Wairarapa Western Riding Club Spring Show Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton Wairarapa Western Riding Club
8	St Johns Shuttle For persons who require transport to or from patient treatment at Palmerston North Hospital or other Health Facilities, please phone, 06 376 6619 between 10am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays outside of these hours please contact 06 376 7638. The Health Shuttle is being provided for Eketahuna, Pahiatua and Woodville districts
Week 46	10th to 16th November 2008 Top of Page
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15 to 16	Wairarapa Kennel Assoc Championship Show Clareville complex, Carterton Check out New Zealand Kennal Club
15	Wairarapa Rose Society Annual Show St Luke's Church Hall, Worksop Road, Masterton Check out New Zealand Rose Society Inc
	Martinborough Barrel Race  The Square, Martinborough
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16	Toast Martinborough  Check out www.toastmartinborough.co.nz
Week 48	24th to 30th November 2008 Top of Page
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29	Carterton Christmas Parade High Street, Carterton Organised by Rotary Club of Carterton

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October

Week 40	29th September to 5th October 2008 Top of Page
1 to 7	Older and Bolder Week Organised by WOOPS Check out WOOPS
1	St Johns Shuttle For persons who require transport to or from patient treatment at Palmerston North Hospital or other Health Facilities, please phone, 06 376 6619 between 10am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays outside of these hours please contact 06 376 7638. The Health Shuttle is being provided for Eketahuna, Pahiatua and Woodville districts
1	International Day of the Older Person   Check out WOOPS
2	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.
2 to 5	National Conference of National Council of Women New Zealand Solway Copthorne, Masterton Hosted by the Wairarapa Branch of The National Council of Women New Zealand Check out www.ncwnz.co.nz
Week 42	13th to 19th October 2008 Top of Page
13	Start of School Term 4 Secondary, Composite, Primary & Intermediate
Week 44	27th October to 2nd November 2008 Top of Page
31 to 2 Nov	Masterton Book Sale Masterton Town Hall Organised by the Wairarapa Branch of the NZ Heart Foundation. Check out NZ Heart Foundation
31	Big and Small Auction Wairarapa College, Pownell St, Masterton Check out Wairarapa College

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September

Week 36	1st to 7th September 2008 Top of Page
1	World Alzheimers day   Check out WOOPS and Alzheimers New Zealand
2	St Johns Shuttle For persons who require transport to or from patient treatment at Palmerston North Hospital or other Health Facilities, please phone, 06 376 6619 between 10am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays outside of these hours please contact 06 376 7638. The Health Shuttle is being provided for Eketahuna, Pahiatua and Woodville districts
4	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.
Week 37	8th to 14th September 2008 Top of Page
8 to 15	Adult Learners Week Literacy Wairarapa Check out www.adultlearnersweek.org.nz
11	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.
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26	End of School Term 3 Secondary, Composite, Primary & Intermediate

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August

Week 32	4th to 10th August 2008 Top of Page
4	He Rau Wahine Awhina We would like donations of Quality second hand clothing or we will sell on your behalf for a 10% commission at out Second Hand Rose Fashion Parade coming up in August. All proceeds will go towards the running of our services. Please phone Makuini 377 1379 or Hazel 377 3275
4	Road Code Theory – Learners Licence Literacy Wairarapa are accepting enrolments in our Term 3 courses commencing 21 July. Road Code Theory – Learners Licence Starts 4 Aug Mondays 10 – 12 noon. For further information or to enroll please contact:Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton. Phone:(06) 377 4214 email: Click here
4 to 10	Breast Feeding Week   Check out www.womens-health.org.nz
5	St Johns Shuttle For persons who require transport to or from patient treatment at Palmerston North Hospital or other Health Facilities, please phone, 06 376 6619 between 10am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays outside of these hours please contact 06 376 7638. The Health Shuttle is being provided for Eketahuna, Pahiatua and Woodville districts
6	Heavy Vehicle Theory – Class 2 Literacy Wairarapa are accepting enrolments in our Term 3 courses commencing 21 July. Heavy Vehicle Theory – Class 2 Starts 6 Aug Wednesday Eve 7 – 9 pm. For further information or to enroll please contact:Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton. Phone:(06) 377 4214 email: Click here
7	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.
Week 33	11th to 17th August 2008 Top of Page
13	Hooking Up A one day course aimed at professionals about young people and their relationships. The course offers: Interactive ways to use resources focusing on Family Planning resource “Te Piritahi” Recognising healthy/ unhealthy relationships. Strategies for sexual decision making and setting boundaries. 9am – 4pm at St. John’s Conference Centre Corner of Willis Street & Dixon Street, Wellington. Cost: $30-00 per person (includes GST) Lunch provided Facilitor: Gill Lough For more information please contact: Education and Health Promotion Services – Wellington Phone: 04 - 3844349 Check out... www.familyplanning.org.nz; email: Click here
14	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.
Week 34	18th to 24th August 2008 Top of Page
21	Boys will be Men A challenging and interactive one day course for professionals working with Young Men, looking for new ideas and strategies to enhance and develop their skills in forming positive relationships with males. The course offers: An opportunity to discuss issues for Young Men around gender roles, sexuality and differences between societal and self – expectations. A look at effective communication and how to build positive relationships with Young Men Activities designed to engage Young Men that open pathways to positive learning and behaviour change. 9am – 4pm, At St. John’s Conference Centre, Corner of Willis Street & Dixon Street, Wellington. Cost: $30-00 per person (includes GST) Lunch provided Facilitor: Richard Dey For more information please contact: Education and Health Promotion Services – Wellington Phone: 04 - 3844349 Check out... www.familyplanning.org.nz; email: Click here
Week 35	25th to 31st August 2008 Top of Page
28	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.

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July

Week 27	30th June to 6th July 2008 Top of Page
1	STAR LAB Experience a virtual night sky in the portable Star Dome from Te Manawa Museum. The Star Dome will be in the Wairarapa for three days. PONGAROA July 1st For bookings contact REAP Wairarapa 06 377 1379
3	STAR LAB Experience a virtual night sky in the portable Star Dome from Te Manawa Museum. The Star Dome will be in the Wairarapa for three days. SOUTH WAIRARAPA July 3rd. For bookings contact REAP Wairarapa 06 377 1379
3	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.
4	End of School Term 2 Secondary, Composite, Primary & Intermediate
5	HANGI At Masterton Christian Child Care Fundrasier. Hangi will be ready to Pick up at 12.30pm from Gordon St (signs will be out)Cost $7.00. Proceeds will be used to provide equiptment for our PreSchool PH 377 5476 for tickets
5	The Wairarapa Womens Centre Are you interested in bettering women needs within the community? Are you interested in Womens welfare? Then you may be interested in The Wairarapa Womens Centre Because they are currently seeking committee members Please phone Mary on 06 378 2453
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5	Mid Winter Xmas Dinner and dance at Copthorne Solway Park Masterton. Starts 6.30pm, Phone: 06 370 0800 Check out www.trusthouse.co.nz
Week 28	7th to 13th July 2008 Top of Page
7	St Johns Shuttle For persons who require transport to or from patient treatment at Palmerston North Hospital or other Health Facilities, please phone, 06 376 6619 between 10am and 4pm Mondays to Fridays outside of these hours please contact 06 376 7638. The Health Shuttle is being provided for Eketahuna, Pahiatua and Woodville districts
10	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.
Week 29	16th to20th July 2008 Top of Page
16	Music @ St Matthew's Wednesday 16th July 2 pm at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Church St Masterton. Organ Concert, Richard Hore Theatre organist, of Christchurch. Richard Hore has played at a variety of concert venues in NZ & abroad & has many years experience doing engagements in the hospitality industry. For this concert he will play music in theatre organ style from the 20’s to present times, and his programme will also include light classical favourites plus some of his own compositions. Admission Adults $15 Students $5 CDs available phone: 06 377 5026
17	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.
17	The Wairarapa Womens Centre Are you interested in bettering women needs within the community? Are you interested in Women’s welfare? Then You may be interested in: ‘The Wairarapa Womens Centre’ They are currently seeking: Committee members and also any blankets and woollies that you may have lying about the cold snap has wiped out their supplies. If you can help with either of these please contact: Mary on 06 378 2453
19	Eketahuna Cabaret  Shenanigans will be the main attraction at an evening’s entertainment at Eketahuna at the Community Centre. Tickets will available shortly from Eketahuna School or the Home and School Committee Members. Priced $25 for a single and $40 for a double – this includes entry, buffet and entry into a lucky number draw. If interested please contact Terry Carew on 375 8686 or 0211455947
Week 30	21st to 27th July 2008 Top of Page
21	Start of School Term 3 Secondary, Composite, Primary & Intermediate
21	He Rau Wahine Awhina We would like donations of Quality second hand clothing or we will sell on your behalf for a 10% commission at out Second Hand Rose Fashion Parade coming up in August. All proceeds will go towards the running of our services. Please phone Makuini 377 1379 or Hazel 377 3275
21 - 27	Maori Language Week Maori Language Week - July 21st-27th- A learning opportunity. During Maori language week REAP will be providing daily a local place name with the english equivalents to assist with learning the correct pronounciation. This can either be for your personal use on your computer or can be printed off and put on the wall in your staff room. We hope you will all take this opportunity to learn the correct pronounciation of some of the local names that we use day to day. Nga mihi nui ki a koutou Tena ra koutou katoa
22	‘Don’t think of it as hot flashes think of it as your child playing with matches!’ Wairarapa Women’s Centre, Menopause Programme ‘Don’t think of it as hot flashes think of it as your child playing with matches!’ FREE, Aorangi Meeting Room, Wairarapa Community Centre, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton Speakers: 4.30-5.00pm Dr Hillary Ryan, Anatomy & Physiology, Experience and Advice. 5.00-5.30pm Refreshments & Discussions. 5.30-6.00pm Peggy Duncan Social Scientist – Thesis Study in menopause. Please register as numbers are limited by phoning Mary or Sheila on 378 2453
22	Managing Difficult Emotions Held by Stopping Violence Services Women’s Group. A 9 week programme Starting 22nd July, Tuesdays 9.15 – 11.30. Bookings Essential. For more information please ring Fiona on 06 3770933 Or call into our office 3 floor Departmental Building Masterton
23	Wairarapa REAP Courses Learn to Massage, Wednesday Evenings starting 23 July Time: 6.30-8.30pm, Venue: Eketahuna Health Centre, Cost: $60.00. Limited numbers so registration is essential and payment confirms your place. Please enrol at the Eketahuna Health Centre.
Week 31	28th July to 3rd August 2008 Top of Page
28	BOOBS & TUBES Look after those BOOBS & TUBES, IT’S All ABOUT YOU! Women’s Health Education Morning Bring your questions or concerns and receive up to date information COME AND JOIN US FOR MORNING TEA & A CHAT. Meet those people ‘Face to Face’ and find out about the services available to you. EVERYONE GOES IN A DRAW FOR A PAMPERS GIFT. CHECK YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE WHILE YOU’RE WITH US. At Rangitane o Tamaki nui a rua office, Coppenhagen Square High Street, Dannevirke, 10am – 12pm If you would like more information Contact: Doris (06) 374 4306
28	He Rau Wahine Awhina We would like donations of Quality second hand clothing or we will sell on your behalf for a 10% commission at out Second Hand Rose Fashion Parade coming up in August. All proceeds will go towards the running of our services. Please phone Makuini 377 1379 or Hazel 377 3275
29	‘Don’t think of it as hot flashes think of it as your child playing with matches!’ Wairarapa Women’s Centre, Menopause Programme ‘Don’t think of it as hot flashes think of it as your child playing with matches!’ FREE, Aorangi Meeting Room, Wairarapa Community Centre, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton Speakers: 4.30-5.15pm Jenny Kirby, Pyschotherapist, Depression associated with menopause. 5.15-5.30pm Refreshments and Discussions 5.30-6.30pm Catherine Martin, Calico Health Representative Please register as numbers are limited by phoning Mary or Sheila on 378 2453
31	Inland Revenue visit your community If you have any queries: Personal Tax Issues, Rebate Claims, Family Assistance, Student Loans, Child Support etc… Then come and see us at The Wairarapa Community Law Centre Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10 and 3 o’clock. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06 377 4134 and make an appointment.

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June

Week 23	2nd to 8th June 2008 Top of Page
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7 to 8	Midwinter Maddness Doubles Petanque Tournament Clareville complex, Carterton Organised by the Masterton Petanque Club. Check out... wairarapa.wikispot.org/Petanque
7	Music @ St Matthew's Hayko Siemens. Celebrity Organ Concert, Details: Hayko Siemens comes from St Matthew’s Church. Munich. Germany As International Concert Organist, Choral Director and Conductor of the Munich Symphony Orchestra, Hayko Siemens has established himself to the very forefront of Germany’s most distinguished classical musicians. He is invited this year to NZ to be Guest Recitalist of the NZ Organists’ Association Congress Admission Adults $15. Students $5. Door sales. Phone: 06 377 5026 Check out... www.stmatthewsparish.org; email: Click here
Week 24	9th to 15th June 2008 Top of Page
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14	Organ Concert "Music @ St Matthew's" Chris Powell Theatre Organist from the UK. 2 pm at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Church St Masterton.UK is well known for his Wurlitzer and “Blackpool sound”, He is a popular and talented British organist who has a devoted following wherever he plays. His programme will explore the depths of the Rodgers organ and it should have appeal to a wide audience. Admission Adults $20. Students $5 Phone: 06 377 5026
Week 26	23rd to 29th June 2008 Top of Page
23 to 27	Tutor Training – Literacy Aotearoa “Certificate in Adult Literacy Tutoring” Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton, Become a worthwhile volunteer working with Adult Learners. For further information or to enroll please Phone: (06) 377 4214 or email: Click here. $30 to cover costs (TBC)
25	“Left High & Dry ” Rural Communities Drought Shout ANZAC Hall, Bell St Featherston 2pm – 6pm Fun activities for children & adults including spot prizes To help gauge numbers attending, please RSVP to Wairarapa REAP, by Friday 20 June Ph: 0800 WAI REAP Ph: 0800 WAI REAP
26	“Left High & Dry ” Rural Communities Drought Shout Bush Sports Stadium, Huxley St Pahiatua 10am – 2pm. Fun activities for children & adults including spot prizes To help gauge numbers attending, please RSVP to Wairarapa REAP, by Friday 20 June Ph: 0800 WAI REAP Ph: 0800 WAI REAP
27	“Left High & Dry ” Rural Communities Drought Shout Genesis War Memorial Stadium, Dixon St Masterton 10am – 2pm Fun activities for children & adults including spot prizes To help gauge numbers attending, please RSVP to Wairarapa REAP, by Friday 20 June Ph: 0800 WAI REAP
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28 - 29	ATARIKI SOLSTICE FAIR CONCERT & FIREWORKS DISPLAY  At Wairarapa A & P Showgrounds Clareville New Zealand’s largest Winter Solstice Fair featuring art and craft stalls, ethnic food, and entertainment through out the day Concert and Fire Works Display starts from 5pm on Saturday the 28 of June Free buses Sponsored by Tranzit and Coach Lines will be available to take people back home to Masterton and South Wairarapa after the event Gold coin donation Proceeds go to Te Omanga Hospice and the Life Flight Trust Stall sites available for further information contact: David Mullany 06 3798124 or email: Click here

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May

Week 19	5th to 11th May 2008 Top of Page
5	Start of School Term 2 Secondary, Composite, Primary & Intermediate
	Classical Arabic, Beginners evening classes Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton Learn about the language and culture of Egypt and beyond. For further information or to enroll please Phone: (06) 377 4214 or email: Click here. $50 / term
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11	Wairarapa Careers Expo Genesis Recreation Centre, Dixon Street, Masterton 11am to 4pm Don't miss this once a year opportunity to explore the latest in Trades, Technology, ITO's, University, Polytechnics, Training Providers, Defence Forces, Apprenticeships, Cadets. FREE ENTRY. Where is your career heading?
Week 20	12th to 18th May 2008 Top of Page
12	Wairarapa Careers Expo Genesis Recreation Centre, Dixon Street, Masterton 9am to 3pm Don't miss this once a year opportunity to explore the latest in Trades, Technology, ITO's, University, Polytechnics, Training Providers, Defence Forces, Apprenticeships, Cadets. FREE ENTRY. Where is your career heading?

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April

Week 14	31st March to 6th April 2008 Top of Page
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5 to 6	New Zealand Ploughing Finals Kahutara, South Wairarapa. Phone Pam Lucies 06 304 9522 Check out New Zealand Ploughing Association (INC)
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6	Martinborough Harvest Lunch Martinborough Square Check out www.harvestlunch.co.nz
Week 15	7th to 13th April 2008 Top of Page
7	Sue Larkey’s Seminars, Teaching Strategies and Positive Behaviour Support  Copthorne Solway Park, Masterton, 9.00am-3.00pm, All people living or working with a child with autism or aspergers syndrome would benefit hugely from hearing her speak. Registrations can be made online at www.creatingsuccess.co.nz or by post on official registration forms. Registration $160.00 Registration after Monday 3 March 2008. Earlybird Registration $135.00 Registration prior to Monday 3 March 2008. For more information contact Jo Adkins on 06 845 2604 or email Click here, or Charmaine Brown on 04 477 4800 or email Click here.
11 to 13	Greytown Book Sale   Organised by the Wairarapa Branch of the NZ Heart Foundation. Check out NZ Heart Foundation
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13	Jet Sprints Tauherenikau Race Course Organised Wairarapa Jet Sprint Club. Check out www.tauherenikau.co.nz
Week 16	14th to 20th April 2008 Top of Page
14 to 20	Playcentre Awareness Week "Small steps to effect change" The Playcentre Federations 60th Diamond Jubilee. Check out www.playcentre.org.nz
18	End of School Term 1 Secondary, Composite, Primary & Intermediate
Week 17	21st to 27th April 2008 Top of Page
23	Music @ St Matthew's Anzac Eve Dress Rehearsal. 1.30 pm, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Church St Masterton.Details: We present “Remembrances of Anzac” in music, words and pictures, with a cast of musicians, singers and readers. There’s new music and old favourites. This event has proved to be most popular and is now firmly established on the calendar. This year the featured choir is Wairarapa Singers. Admission Gold coin donation – for the RSA comfort fund."Music @ St Matthew's" Phone: 06 377 5026
24	Music @ St Matthew's Anzac Eve Concert. 24th April 2008 7 pm, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Church St Masterton. Details: We present “Remembrances of Anzac” in music, words and pictures, with a cast of musicians, singers and readers. There’s new music and old favourites. This event has proved to be most popular and is now firmly established on the calendar. This year the featured choir is Wairarapa Singers. Tea & Anzac biscuits to follow. Admission Gold coin donation – for the RSA comfort fund. Phone: 06 377 5026
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Week 18	28th April to 4th May 2008 Top of Page
28 to 2 May	Tutor Training – Literacy Aotearoa “Certificate in Adult Literacy Tutoring” Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton, Become a worthwhile volunteer working with Adult Learners. For further information or to enroll please Phone: (06) 377 4214 or email: Click here. $30 to cover costs (TBC)
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3	Music @ St Matthew's Celebrity Organ Concert "Four Hands Four Feet Again!" Nicholas Grigsby and Max Kenworthy. Nicholas Grigsby, Concert Organist & Director of Music Wanganui Collegiate School. & Max Kenworthy, freelance concert organist. Member of the Jazz Tempered Trio present “Four Hands; Four Feet Again!” Duets for concert organ. This dynamic duo continues to excite the NZ organ scene with their programme of duets for concert organ. You loved them last year, now welcome them back to hear them play more thrilling & majestic pieces on the organ before they leave for an extensive tour of Europe and the UK. Admission Adults $15. Students $5. Door sales CDs available 3rd May 2008 7 pm, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Church St Masterton

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March

Week 9	25th February to 2nd March 2007 Top of Page
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1	Martinborough Fair Martinborough Square Organised by the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa. Check out www.martinboroughfair.org.nz
1	Free Hands on Workshop How To Present Your Kind of Radio Without Blowing Up The Station Presents a free hands-on workshop. Make Yourself Heard. Will be held at REAP House,340 Queen Street, Masterton from 10:00am til 4:00pm. For more details contact Veronika or Michael at Arrow FM (06) 378 0255  ; email: Click here
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2	Onoke Spit Beach Clean-up 10am meet at intersection of Beach Road and Wharekauhau Road, South Wairarapa Organised by Department of Conservation, Please contact Jenny to register your interest if you'd like to volunteer. Check out www.seaweek.org.nzemail: Click here
2	National Children’s Day 2008 Carnival Park, Pahiatua, 10am – 2pm. A variety of FREE fun activities Families are welcome to bring a picnic lunch and a rug and enjoy the wonderful surroundings of Carnival Park and the activities.
Week 10	3rd to 9th March 2007 Top of Page
3	First Steps to Business and Certificate in Small Business Programmes  Both programmes are being offered in the Wairarapa at no cost. The programmes are part-time which means flexibility for participants. Intakes start in the first week of March 2008. Contact Lizzie Daniell (06) 3770777
7	Workshop for Women A series of 4 inter-active workshops for women who would like to talk about Depression in their lives. 10am – 12:30pm. Facilitated by Pam Howells, Phone WCCC on 06 377 5716 to register. Fee: $20 for complete course or $5 per session
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8	Carterton wheel barrow race Memorial Square, Carterton
	Castlepoint Beach Races Castlepoint
Week 11	10th to 16th March 2007 Top of Page
10 to 15	Apple Week   Wairarapa Branch of the NZ Heart Foundation. Check out NZ Heart Foundation
10 to 11	First Aid Course Featherston Community Centre 14 Wakefield Street, Featherston Enrolment is essential, please contact Featherston Community Centre phone 3088239
10	Arthritis New Zealand are holding a seminar on Gout Management Featherston Community Centre 14 Wakefield Street, Featherston 68 Main Street, Greytown. The cost is $5 for non members. Members free. The speaker is rheumatologist Dr Rebecca Grainger. For further information and registration please contact Christine Paul on 06 370 8318 or 0800 663 463.
14	Workshop for Women A series of 4 inter-active workshops for women who would like to talk about Depression in their lives. 10am – 12:30pm. Facilitated by Pam Howells, Phone WCCC on 06 377 5716 to register. Fee: $20 for complete course or $5 per session
14	Autumn - Flower Show Eketahuna Community Centre Haswell Street, Eketahuna Cost $1 Ph 06 375 8670 Contact Bev Thacker. Bush Federation of NZ Womens Institute Autumn - Flower Show. Flowers, vegetables, preserves, cooking and craft
14	Gala Wairarapa College, Pownell St, Masterton Check out Wairarapa College
14 to 16	Mark Dimock Painting and Sculpture Display  Everyday at Mark Dimock Gallery, 87 High Street, Eketahuna Ph 06 375 8213 Contact Mark or Katrina Dimock Come and see an exciting display of new art works.
14 to 16	Waieka Garden and Doll Collection 71 Stanly Street, Eketahuna Ph 06 375 8136 Contact Joy and Bruce Cole. View a lovely country garden and Joy's extensive collection of dolls. Visitors are welcome to picnic in the grounds.
14 to 16	Middleton Model Railway and Cwmglyn Farmhouse Cheese Morgans Road, Eketahuna Ph 06 375 8634 Contact Colin and Biddy Fraser-Davies One of the largest model railways in NZ and also cottage industry cheese making. There will be special displays and farm walks weather permitting
14 to 16	Open Air Painting Weekend New Pacific Studio State Highway 2, just south of Anzac Memorial Bridge, Kaiparoro No Cost, donation invited Ph 06 375 8441 Contact Kay Flavell. Open Air Painting Weekend in the grounds of New Pacific Studio. Everyone welcome. Bring your own materials. Picnic area, wilderness garden, magnificent Tararua views.
14 to 16	Hobby Home Crafted  44 Herbert St, Eketahuna Ph 06 375 8299, Contact Graeme Stevenson, Display and sale of handmade rimu and wood craft
14 to 16	Visit Three Tiraumea Gardens Otapawa  Haunui Road, Tiraumea Gold Coin Donation, Ph 06 376 7250 Contact Marlene and Donald Robbie. Lovely expansive country garden, Picnics, walks, swimming, fishing and accommodation available
14 to 16	Dara's Garden Haunui Road, Tiraumea Cost Gold Coin Donation, Ph 06 376 7765, Contact Dara and Douglas Robbie Attractive smaller country garden to visit.
14 to 16	Balmoral Garden State Highway 52, Tiraumea Cost Gold Coin Donation Ph 06 376 7226 Contact Viv and Ross White. Lovely garden to visit and display and sale of teddy bears, mosaics and crafts.
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15	Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival ‘The Cliffs’, Dakins Road, Masterton between and Carterton startinf 11am Showcasing the sensational wines and foods available throughout the Wairarapa. Tickets will be available from all ticketek outlets or through www.ticketek.co.nz from 01 october 2007. Check out www.wairarapawines.co.nz
15	Music @ St Matthew's ‘Organ Concert "From Bach to Bacchus" music for wining Described as “New Zealand’s most Entertaining Classical Organist”, Hainsworth has chosen for his concert music written mainly by those born in the wine regions of Europe, including Bach, Puccini, Messiaen, and Vaughan Williams. There is some classical of course, but also popular music, programme music, traditional music and some surprises, with witty yet informative presentations, sure to appeal to a wide public. Hainsworth will also accompany a Charlie Chaplin Silent Movie “Pay Day” (reputed to be a favourite of Chaplin), when the perils of over imbibing are exposed! Admission Adults $15. Students $5. Door sales CDs for sale, 7 pm, St Matthew's Anglican Church, Church St Mastertonwww.stmatthewsparish.org
	Martinborough Round The Vines Martinborough Annual Fun Walk/Run. Organised by and in support of Martinborough School. Check out www.roundthevines.org.nz
	Irish Party PPCS Park Stadium, Pahiatua Fantastic Irish Party to celebrate St Patricks day featuring Wellingtons Celtic Dance sensation "Shenanigans". Dress in green and come and enjoy the fun. Check out... www.bushmultisport.co.nz
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16	Walk to The Hut 'Braestone' State Highway 2, Mt Bruce, Eketahuna Cost Gold Coin Donation Ph 06 375 8681 Contact Bridget Percy Enjoy a walk up to The Hut, situated right next door to Pukaha Mt Bruce National Wildlife Centre. Take in the amazing views and enjoy a cuppa. Reasonable fitness required.
Week 13	24th to 30th March 2007 Top of Page
26 to 30	Wairarapa International Balloon Fiesta   Check out Wairarapa International Balloon Fiesta
Week 14	31st March to 6th April 2007 Top of Page

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February

Week 5	28th January to 3rd February 2007 Top of Page
1, 2 & 3	Wairarapa Western Riding Club Show Clareville Showgrounds, Carterton Wairarapa Western Riding Club
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2 & 3	Drag Racing Masterton Motorplex, Hood Airdrome, Masterton Check out www.mastertonmotorplex.co.nz
	ING Masterton-Eketahuna Pro Am Golf Tournament Masterton and Eketahuna Golf Clubs Entries open October 2007. Public welcome to watch many of NZ's leading professionals. Organised by Combined Committe of Masterton and Eketahuna Golf Clubs
2	Martinborough Fair Martinborough Square Organised by the Rotary Club of South Wairarapa. Check out www.martinboroughfair.org.nz
Week 6	4th to 10th February 2007 Top of Page
6	Origins Festival Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton
7	Start of School Term 1 Secondary, Composite, Primary & Intermediate
Week 7	11th to 17th February 2007 Top of Page
11 to 16	Valentine's Heart Week   Wairarapa Branch of the NZ Heart Foundation. Check out NZ Heart Foundation
11	Classes begin at Literacy Wairarapa 170 Dixon Street, Masterton Literacy Wairarapa present classes that include Basic Computer, Road Code theory, Heavy Vehicle Class 2 and Communicating with confidence in English. Contact us to enquire about these and other courses we offer.
	Road Code Theory: Learners Licence course Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton at 10 to 12 noon. Literacy Wairarapa is accepting enrolments for this “FREE” term 1 course. For further information or to enroll please Phone: (06) 377 4214 or email: Click here
	Heavy Vehicle Theory – Class 2 Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton at 7 – 9 pm Literacy Wairarapa is accepting enrolments for this “FREE” term 1 course. For further information or to enroll please Phone: (06) 377 4214 or email: Click here
12	Communicate with Confidence in English Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton at 9.30 – 11.00 am Literacy Wairarapa is accepting enrolments for this “FREE” term 1 course. For further information or to enroll please Phone: (06) 377 4214 or email: Click here
	IELTS Exam preparation Literacy Wairarapa, 170 Dixon Street, Masterton at 9.00 – 10.30 am Literacy Wairarapa is accepting enrolments for this “FREE” term 1 course. For further information or to enroll please Phone: (06) 377 4214 or email: Click here
14	Wear Red for Heart Day Valentine's Day Organised by the Wairarapa Branch of the NZ Heart Foundation. Check out NZ Heart Foundation
15 to 17	Masterton A & P Show Solway Show Grounds, Masterton Organised by the Masterton A & P Society
15	An evening with Colin Meads  Cost is $15.00 per head. 6.30pm, at Red Star Clubrooms Herbert Street, Masterton Organised by Masterton Redstar Rugby Club, The bar will be open for refreshments. Light supper provided. For more information or to obtain tickets phone Tim Nathan 06 377 0104 or 027 243 027 243 5840
15	Workshop for Women A series of 4 inter-active workshops for women who would like to talk about Depression in their lives. Commencing Friday 15 Feb 2008. 10am – 12:30pm. Facilitated by Pam Howells, Phone WCCC on 06 377 5716 to register. Fee: $20 for complete course or $5 per session
Week 8	18th to 24th February 2007 Top of Page
18	Wairarapa Multisports Club Kids Triathlon Series Lake View School. Registration from 5.00 - 5.45pm. Start time 6pm Open to all kids aged from 3 – 15 years. Different distances for each age group, Cost$2 per race per child. Ring Judy at 06 3787867 for more information
18 to 2 march	The Bike Wise Battle Organisations with the highest percentage of staff on bikes during the battle will be in to win great prizes Sign up now Check out www.bikewise.co.nz
21 to 23	Battle of Babes Fishing Competition Castlepoint 9th Annual Competition. Organised by The Castle Club
21	Garden Design Course Featherston Community Centre,14 Walkelin St, Featherston. 9.30am to 2.30pm Novice or experienced gardener you'll get so much from this course. Discover plants, garden styles, principles and elements of landscape design and the history of landscape design. Bookings are essential, Cost $150, Tutor: Sue Davis 06 379 5066 or 027 634 7318
21	U3A Wairarapa Lecture  Gareth Winter on “Oral History” - what it is, some examples from his projects, what to consider when you record your own and others’ stories. Cost:$2 Open to U3A members and prospective members Phone Margot 377 1379 for more information
22	Workshop for Women A series of 4 inter-active workshops for women who would like to talk about Depression in their lives. 10am – 12:30pm. Facilitated by Pam Howells, Phone WCCC on 06 377 5716 to register. Fee: $20 for complete course or $5 per session
22	Whanau Rippa Touch Hosted by Wairarapa Bush Maori Rugby, A great opportunity for friends and family to get together and play a fun game of footy Check out www.sportwairarapa.org.nz/events
22 to 16 March	International Festival of the Arts   Look out for Festival events coming to the Wairarapa. Tickets on sale 16 November. Check out www.nzfestival.co.nz
22 to 24	NZ Classic Scooter Club Rally Tauherenikau Racecourse, South Wairarapa This will be the 9th annual rally for the club. Check out... NZ Classic Scooter Club
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23 & 24	WBS Petanque Triples Queen Elizabeth Park, Masterton Organised by the Masterton Petanque Club Check out... wairarapa.wikispot.org/Petanque
23	Trash “n” Treasure Sale Featherston Commmunity Centre, 14 Wakefield St, Featherston at 9.00am to 12 noon This is a chance to clear out your pre-loved items and “Give them a new Home” Write it in your diary now. Book your Site Only $5.00. Telephone 06-3088 280
Week 9	25th February to 2nd March 2007 Top of Page
27	Greyhound Racing Solway Showgrounds Organised Wairarapa Greyhound Racing Club. TAB Meeting, live TV coverage on Trackside
27	Masterton Christian Child Care Programme  How Large Is Your Footprint? exciting new programme that will impact on the way you see the world.10am Venue; Masterton Christian Childcare, St Luke’s Complex, Worksop Road Cost $3 inclusive. Contact Yvonne, or Mary at the Women’s Centre 3782453, or Donna at MCCCP 3775476 to register
29	Golf Tournament Carterton Golf Club Wairarapa Branch of the NZ Heart Foundation. Check out NZ Heart Foundation

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January

Week 1	31st December 2007 to 6th January 2008 Top of Page
3	Greyhound Racing Solway Showgrounds Organised Wairarapa Greyhound Racing Club. TAB Meeting, live TV coverage on Trackside
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6	Garden Party Tidsfordriv Cootes Rd, Matahiwhi with the Emerald Brothers entertainers. Bring your own picnic basket or have it provided for you. Starting at 4pm. Under cover, so held wet or fine. BYO. $15 per ticket and $30 if picnic basket provided Masterton Holdsworth Lions Club, PO Box 319 Masterton
Week 2	7th to 13th January Top of Page
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12 & 13	Castlepoint Fishing Competition Castlepoint Castlepoint Fishing Club Inc
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13 to 27	MASH "Masterton Awesome Summer Holiday"
Week 3	14th to 20th January Top of Page
17	Inland Revenue fortnightly Visit The Wairarapa Community Law Centre, Ground Floor, Departmental Building Chapel St, Masterton between 10am & 3pm For General tax queries including Family Assistance. For more information please phone 0800 227 773. Alternatively, you can phone the Wairarapa Community Law Centre on 06-377-4134 and make an appointment to talk with us.
Week 4	21st to 27th January Top of Page
21	Wellington Anniversary Day
21 to 23	Nipper Carnival Riversdale Beach Organised Riversdale Surf Life Saving Club
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27	Jumbo Holdsworth Race   Check out www.tararua-race.org.nz

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