The Kauri Coast Events Calendar

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18 Oct - 27 Mar 10

Dargaville Yacht Club

Dargaville Yacht Club commences sailing again at 1PM Sunday 18th October at Kai Iwi Lakes. Learn to sail with Yachting New Zealand qualified instructors. Contact Dave Herald ph (09)439 1598 or Don Wrigley ph (09) 439 5158. Web address http://www.sportsground.co.nz/dargavilleyachtclub. Sailing dates on the web site

20 Oct - 17 Nov 10

Be a Summer Drummer!

Be a Summer Drummer! Drum circle and African Rythyms. Every Wednesday 6.00 - 7.30pm 76 or 79 Chases Terrace, Baylys Beach Contact Josie 021 0223 8621 All welcome, no experience necessary. Drums available to borrow. Cost = gold coin

9 Feb - 14 Dec 10

MATAKOHE MUSIC MAKERS

MATAKOHE MUSIC MAKERS 7.30-10.30pm on 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Gumdiggers Cafe Matakohe $2 @ door (refreshments available for purchase)

17 Feb - 15 Dec 10

Pono Masonic Lodge No 203

Meet third Wednesday of every month in Dargaville. Visiting Brethren always welcome. Membership inquiries phone the Secretary (09) 438 5413

5 - 13 Mar 10

DARGAVILLE CLUB - BANDS FOR FIELD DAYS

The Dargaville Club on Victoria Street, will have live music from 8pm on Thursday 4th March with Brik Veneer & on Friday 5th March with Liverpool St. There will be a $10 cover charge on both nights. Meals available both nights from 6pm so gather your mates and dust off your dancing shoes!!!

Come along to a great venue with fantastic bar prices and support these great local bands. Group bookings welcome. Phone 439 8211.

We look forward to seeing you there...new members welcome.

11 Mar 10

Celebrating Senior Independence

if you are aged over 65, join Rural Women and St John's at a free luncheon in the Dargaville Town hall from 10.00am till 2.00pm. Listen to guest speakers with ideas to remain safe in your own home.

Call 0800 858 566 by 26th February to register

11 Mar - 18 Nov 10

Dargaville Girls' Brigade

Dargaville Girls’ Brigade invites you to join a fun and energetic group of girls and young women aged between 5 and 18 (mothers welcome too) who want to make the most out of life. Our motto is ‘To Seek, Serve, and Follow Christ’ . We meet on Thursdays from 3.30-5pm at Dargaville Baptist Community Church, Victoria St. Starts again on 11th March. For more information contact Pauline Taylor 439 7507

13 Mar 10

RUAWAI LIONS CLUB ANNUAL AUCTION

VENUE: Kaipara Kumara Forecourt VIEWING OF GOODS: 9.30 am AUCTION STARTS: 10.00am Antiques, furniture, electrical appliances, bric-a-brac etc, Food and refreshments available, Trading table Contact: Jim and Dorothy Simpson Phone: (09) 4392557

18 Mar - 25 Nov 10

Dargaville Girls' Brigade

Dargaville Girls’ Brigade invites you to join a fun and energetic group of girls and young women aged between 5 and 18 (mothers welcome too) who want to make the most out of life. Our motto is ‘To Seek, Serve, and Follow Christ’ . We meet on Thursdays from 3.30-5pm at Dargaville Baptist Community Church, Victoria St. Starts again on 11th March. For more information contact Pauline Taylor 439 7507

21 Mar 10

Dargaville Museum Invitation

The Dargaville Museum Presents 'An afternoon with Kevin Friedrich & Friends'

Where - Lighthouse Function Centre Harding Park Dargaville When - 1pm Sunday 21st March 2010

Featuring Accordionists Kevin Friedrich and Lionel Reekie with The Martin Sisters on violin, vocalists Karam David and Cindy Randall and Whiskey Business

Prices: Adults $15 - Under 16 years $5 - includes afternoon tea Tickets available at the door or Dargaville Museum phone (09) 439 7555

25 Apr - 31 May 10

THE KAURI MUSEUM - ANZAC DAY

A combined service of Paparoa RSA and The Kauri Museum will take place at the museum, with fall in at the Matakohe War Memorial Hall at 10.30am

Exhibition runs 25th April-31st May

24 Jun - 25 Jul 10

THE KAURI MUSEUM - MATARIKI

As part of the celebration of Matariki, The Kauri Museum is holding a Maori Carving & Kete Weaving competition. An Open Section - Interpreting Matariki through art and design and this could include quilts, art, photography, jewellery, ceramics etc.

4 - 24 Aug 10

THE KAURI MUSEUM - CREATIVE NATURAL FIBRES

An exhibition of garments made from natural fibres. Many of these crafts have been passed down since settlement days.

9 Oct 10

THE KAURI MUSEUM - SETTLER’S DAY

The day the Museum comes alive!

19 Oct - 28 Nov 10

THE KAURI MUSEUM - OTAMATEA QUILTERS

Annual exhibition from the ‘Otamatea Quilters’ group, showcasing the craft of patchwork and quilting.

QUILTERS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE FROM 22nd-25th OCTOBER (LABOUR WEEKEND)

7 Dec - 5 Jan 11

THE KAURI MUSEUM - TRADITIONAL VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

Traditional Victorian decorations on show throughout the rooms in the Sterling Wing.