What’s On: Bookarama and AIMS Games

Students Katie Andrew and Campbell Ryder showing off some of the books that will be included in the Bookarama. Photo: Nikki South.

Good Morning SunLive readers and welcome back to another fine Sunday.

It is starting to look a lot like spring with all of the sunshine we have been having lately.

Today is looking to be one of those fine sunny days with MetService predicting a fine day all day.

There will be some fresh south westerlies though so make sure you have a spare layer of clothing if you are out and about.

The high today is reaching 16 degrees with an overnight low of 4 degrees.

If you are looking for something to do today look no further than the Otumoetai College Bookarama.

Starting at 9am at the college all sorts of books, CDs, records and board games will on sale.

For more about the bookarama read more here:

AIMS Games is also starting this week with the opening ceremony starting today.

Sports also starting today are canoe slalom, cross country, gymnastics, rock climbing, table tennis and yachting.

If any of those sports are something that you are interested I, make sure you go along and support the kids competing.

For more information about AIMS Games go to www.nzaimsgames.co.nz

If you are looking for something else to do on your Sunday check out the What's On listings below:

Sunday 9 September

Art & Artisan Fair
Last Sunday of month indoors at Black Sheep SH2 & Plummers Pt Rd Whakamarama. Original local art art craft artisan products.


Art Exhibition
Tauranga Girls' College ArtsFest showcasing students work. Running until 18th Sept in the People's Gallery at the Historic Village.


Battle of Britain Parade
Parade & service held at Classic Flyers, Mt Maunganui on Sunday 16th starting at 10am. All welcome.


Bible Seminar
1:45pm Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: Lessons from the life of Cain & Abel. Interactive, Q&A. All welcome. Vic 543 0504


BOP Model Powerboat Club
Racing this Sunday at Thunder valley lake Taurikura Drive. Racing starts at 9am. Gold coin donation. Watch the high speed thrills & spills


BOP Oodle Club
Playdates for dogs for socialising & fun! All dog breeds welcome. Meets monthly on first Sunday, 2-3pm, Fergusson Park. Free. www.oodlehq.co.nz


Corkers Toastmasters
Find Your Voice meets 3rd Sunday of month at The Zone Cafe (upstairs), Owens Place, Mount Maunganui at 2pm. Inquiries to Chrissy 027 296 7939


Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633


Czech School & Playgroup
Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga 10am- 12noon, Tauranga Boys College, Devonport Rd, more info on https://www.csclubtauranga.nz/en/kids-classes/


Diabetes Self Management Program
Need support for type two diabetes? Ring us for details of our DESMOND program that puts you in charge. Diabetes Help Tauranga INFOline 0278 830 158


Fun Bowling for Families
Matua bowling & clubhouse events 1pm-6pm. Small bowls sets for kids. Play pool. $5. 108 Levers Road. Ph Cliff 021 432 154


Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Open days for juniors, Sunday 2nd & 9th Sept. 5-10 yrs,10am-11am, 11-16 yrs, 11am-12.00. Come & have a go including free coaching. Ph 576 5178 or 027 452 0600


International Travel, Home Hosting
Go to the friendshipforce.org & attend one of our Sunday or Thursday monthly meetings to learn more. Ph Barbara 574 5711, Jonathan 572 2091


Maketu Market
Held 3rd & 5th Sundays of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green until 12pm. Ph Pat 021 447 420


Memorial Service, Suicide Prevention
Join us as we remember our loved ones lost to suicide. 10:30am at Daniels in the Park. All are welcome. www.griefsupport.org.nz


Narcotics Anonymous
Open meetings every Sunday, 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. For more info, call 0800 NA TODAY


Papamoa Outdoor Bowls
All welcome to our Roll Up's Sun & Wed register at 1230 commences 1pm. Come & experience outdoor bowls. Gordon Spratt Reserve. Ph 574 0177


Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1:30pm, in pond behind 24 Montego Drive Papamoa, sailing Electron Yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419


Recreational Road Cycling
Sunday morning rides in rural low traffic areas. Beginners to experienced. All types of bicycles welcome. Ph 0274 353 669 or www.cyclebop.co.nz


Richard Mapp, pianist
At Baycourt 4pm. Programme will include pieces by Bach, Kenneth Young, Schubert, Chopin, Messiaen Brahms. See www.baycourt.co.nz for tickets & info.


Sing-Along Messiah
Join the Scholars Pro Musica Chamber Choir to sing the great choruses of Handel's Messiah. 2pm, St Peter's Anglican, Mt Maunganui. BYO score.


Songs For Nobodies
Support Ali Harper in her star studded fundraiser & see this critically-acclaimed one-woman play. Addison Theatre, Baycourt 7:30pm. For tickets go to www.baycourt.co.nz


Tauranga Long Walks Group
Papamoa walk 14km (2.5 hours). Meet front of library, Papamoa shops, Gravatt Rd 8am. Starting point varies each week. Ph Sue 021 925 971 or see facebook

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