275 Times March 2017

Community Notices
FREE DE-SEXING FOR CATS: 13–24 MARCH
SPCA Auckland is working with local vets to offer FREE de-sexing
for cats. Spaces are limited and booking is essential. Cats and
kittens weighing 1kg or more can be de-sexed. Book your cat in
today: call SPCA Auckland on 09 256 7310.
VOLUNTEER MENTORS NEEDED
Are you passionate, motivated, empathetic and fun loving?
Pillars needs you to spend one-on-one time with the children
of prisoners. Empower children to live positive, hope-filled
lives. Help break the cycle of crime. Training is provided, and no
qualifications are required, but you will need a full licence and
a car. To attend the next info session email: admin-auckland@
pillars.org.nz or visit www.pillars.org.nz
POPPY-MAI FOUNDATION’S AMAZING RACE
Complete challenges as you race around Māngere Bridge to
raise money for the Poppy-Mai Foundation. All-ages race starts
10am, 8 July. You can race alone or in a team. Entry is $30 per
person or $50 per team and includes a t-shirt, water, team
lanyard, team photo and certificate. There will be spot prizes,
and medals for the race winners. Registrations close 30 June.
Call Shelley: 021 235 4007 or email: shelleygreco@gmail.com
FREE CLASSES IN MANGERE EAST
The Māngere East Community Centre runs FREE and lowcost
community education classes in te reo Māori, Samoan,
English, sewing, literacy and numeracy, korowai and tukutuku,
drivers licence theory, tai chi, zumba – and more! Visit www.
mangereeast.org, email: fiona@mangereeast.org, ph. 09 275
6161 or drop in to the Centre at 372 Massey Road, Mangere East
to find out more.
HAVING A BABY?
Mellow Bumps FREE antenatal group starts Wednesday, 29 Mar
10am–12:30pm at Māngere East Community Centre. To enrol,
call 09 263 0798 or email: tawera.ormsby@ohomairangi.co.nz
ACCESS TO EMPLOYMENT (A2E)
Get assistance with your CV and connect with people who
can help you in your search for a job. The A2E programme is
a relaxed, informal, FREE session held in the Māngere Town
Centre Library at 10:30am on Fridays. Meet other locals and
hear from employers and training agencies. All ages and
backgrounds welcome.
CONTRIBUTORS WANTED
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else interested in contributing to the 275 Times. Get in touch at
www.facebook.com/275times or email 275Times@gmail.com
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