What's on in Wanganui

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6-10 July Oceanic Artistic Roller Skating Championships. Artistic Roller Skaters coming from around New Zealand, and a large contingent from Australia also competing. Free entry. Venue: Jubilee Stadium.  Contact Craig ph: 3444930

8,9, 10 Jul Book Sale Thur 6pm - 10pm, Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Books for everyone - Classics, History, War, New Zealand, Non Fiction, Ficton, Hobbies, Health, Cooking and more.  Venue: St john, 25 Tawa St, Gonville

8-11 Jul Wanganui Competition Society Inc. Speech, drama, Instrumental & vocal, a feast of talent to watch. Thursday 1pm: Speech. Fri 8.30am: Instrumental. Sat 8.30am Instrumental & Vocal.  Classes will be held for National Nominations in Pianoforte & Vocal.  Each session is a $2.00 admission, chills .50c. Venue: Wanganui Girls' College.  Contact Mrs Walker ph: 347 2430

8 July Thur 12-3pm Disabled Persons Assembly Whanganui. Guest Speaker: Pam McNeill.  Venue: Whanganui Disability Resources Centre, 28 Churton St.  Contact: WDRC 06 3471176 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

8 & 15 July Thur 6-9pm Wanganui Model Railway & Engineering Society "Open Nights". Great for something to do during the school holidays.  Gold coin donation entry.  Venue: 70a Alma Rd.  Contact: Neil 027 221 9955. 

9 July Fri 5.30pm Greyhound Racing. Venue: Hatrick Raceway

9 Jul Fri 7pm The Red Rose Dinner Theatre - "Try This for Size". A Malicious Melodrama of food, fun and fancy acting.  Written by David McPhail & Jon. Door open at 6.15pm, licensed bar, no eftpos, no BYO Tickets $60.20 from the Opera House.  Dinner show venue: Memorial Hall

9 - 24 Jul Fri 7.30pm The Fundraisers - Comedy. Fri 9, Sat 10 - 7.30pm Sun 11 - 2pm Wed 14, Thur 15, Fri 16, Sat 17 - 7.30pm Sun 18 - 2pm Wed 21, Thur 22, Fri 23, Sat 24 - 7.30pm. The hilarious tale of the Lucky Laws Playgroup Committee and their attempts to raise funds. Their slack treasurer has failed to open mail and they find themselves with one week to raise $1,400-odd or they'll be turfed out of their local church hall premises. So they try the sausage sizzle, the cake stall, the lingerie party and finally the Karaoke. Along the way we see their friendships deepen, and we find out about their loves (and losses), their triumphs and disasters. Adult $20 Senior 65+ $16 Rep Member $15 Student $10. Tickets on sale @ Royal Wanganui Opera House TicketDirect Wanganui www.royaloperahouse.co.nz Ph: 06 349 0511 Fax: 06 349 0512 www.ticketdirect.co.nz

10 July Sat 9am - 1pm The River Traders, Whanganui's Market by the River. This busy Saturday morning Market runs from 9am till 1pm offering locals and visitors alike an eclectic range of artists, crafts people, food producers, plant growers and general wares. Something new and imaginative each week.  Join us for coffee and a truly Whanganui experience. Venue: Moutoa Quay, on the riverbank along from the PS Waimarie. Contact: The River Traders Stall Application, ph: 06 343 9795 or tx 027 2299616 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  www.therivertraders.co.nz 

10 Jul - 5 Sept Exhibition - 2010 Carey Smith & Co Ltd Whanganui Arts Review. Venue: Sarjeant Art Gallery, Queens Park

11 July Sun 10am - 3pm Avoca Hotel Market every Sunday. Great stalls, Hangi speciality (limited meals), this is a regular Sunday event @ the Avoca Hotel, Upokongaro.  Stall holders and other enquiries contact June, ph: 06 342 5890.  Venue: Upokongaro Village

11 July Sun 9am Rowing - Winter Series. Race 3 Distance 7km.  Start at national Library turn and return to 2km finish at Aramoho. Venue: Whanganui River. Contact Stephanie ph: 345 0598

12 July Mon 4pm - 5.30pm Tui Motu Conversation. Venue: Josephite Retreat, 14 Hillside Tce. Ph 345 5047

12&13 Jul Mon & Tue 10am - 4pm Holiday Programme -Community Arts Centre. Cost $25 per day book and venue: Community Arts Centre, 19 Taupo Quay ph: 3450551

12-17 July 9.30am-4.30pm Winter Painting School with Julie Greig. Choose from 3 or 6 day courses. Oil paint or soft pastels. Some easels, all work tables, morning and afternoon tea, music and knowledge provided.  BYO courage, sense of humour, art materials and inspiration.  Cost: $500 6-day course, $300 3-day course. Venue: the rear print room at UCOL, Taupo Quay.  Contact: Julie 06 343 3573 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

14 Jul Wed 10am - 12 noon Holiday Programme At Whanganui Regional Museum. Water - Weaving a River 7 -12yrs. Cost $8. Further details contact the Regional Museum. Ph: 349 1110.  Venue Regional Museum

14 July Wed 5pm Greyhound Racing. Venue: Hatrick Raceway

15 July Thur 10am-12noon Holiday Programme at Whanganui Regional Museum. Earth: Textures from the Ground 7-12yrs.  Cost: $8 per child.  Wear old clothes for mud play and modelling.  Further details contact the Regional Museum. Ph: 349 1110. Venue Regional Museum