Southern View: March 28, 2017
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SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www. .kiwi<br />
Tuesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>28</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 13<br />
Email noah.graham@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
Sunday Sit Down Get Down<br />
Sunday, 4pm-6pm<br />
While it may be autumn the<br />
weather is still warm enough for<br />
Blue Smoke to host their musical<br />
afternoons. The event aims to<br />
bring talented musicians from<br />
around the area and further a<br />
field to perform while you sit and<br />
relax, enjoying some dinner or<br />
having a dance. These performances<br />
are free and aim to get<br />
the community to enjoy music.<br />
The event is held in the courtyard<br />
unless it is raining, in<br />
which case it’s still on, just<br />
indoors.<br />
Blue Smoke, 3 Garlands Rd,<br />
Woolston. Free entry<br />
Creative Writing<br />
Wednesdays<br />
Wednesday, 4-5.45pm<br />
If your imagination runs wild<br />
and you want to learn how to<br />
put those ideas on paper in a way<br />
that makes sense, head along<br />
to this creative writing class. It<br />
will suit people new to creative<br />
writing, or those wanting to<br />
hone their skills, pick-up some<br />
tips and learn from other<br />
aspiring writers. Find some<br />
fictional books while you’re at<br />
the library, or some books on<br />
creative writing.<br />
Linwood Library, Eastgate<br />
Mall. Free entry<br />
Mid-Week Laughter Club<br />
Wednesday, 6-7pm<br />
The focus of the club is to get<br />
over the stress of the first part of<br />
the week and have a positive outlook<br />
for the rest. The event aims<br />
to release endorphins and help<br />
you relax and lower stress levels.<br />
There is no comedy, stand up or<br />
jokes at this session. Instead,you<br />
are encouraged to make yourself<br />
laugh at nothing at all for the<br />
purpose of relaxing.<br />
St Marks Methodist Church,<br />
cnr Barrington and Somerfields<br />
Sts. Entry $2<br />
Knit ’n’ Yarn<br />
Tomorrow, 11am-1pm<br />
Come along to our friendly<br />
craft corner sessions. Bring your<br />
knitting, crochet or other portable<br />
craft project and enjoy time<br />
with other crafters. Have a look<br />
at our range of books to get ideas<br />
for your next project. Beginners<br />
welcome.<br />
Linwood Library, Eastgate<br />
Mall. Free entry<br />
Reading to dogs<br />
Wednesday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
The programme uses dogs<br />
who are the beloved pets of the<br />
city council animal management<br />
team. These animals have<br />
all been trained and tested for<br />
health, safety and temperament.<br />
EXPERIMENTAL: Science Alive! will be hosting a free, after school science programme<br />
at 3.30-4.30pm in the South Library on Monday and the Linwood Library on Friday. The<br />
programme will have fun science activities and new interesting topics each week with<br />
qualified educators leading children through interactive activities to stimulate interest in<br />
science. No bookings are required with programmes running during term time and suitable<br />
for children aged 5-10. A caregiver is required. <br />
The dogs can increase a child’s<br />
relaxation while reading, they<br />
listen attentively, do not judge,<br />
laugh or criticise and allow<br />
children to proceed at their own<br />
pace. Library staff and a dog<br />
handler will be present at all<br />
times to help facilitate the sessions.<br />
Sessions are 15min.<br />
South Library, 66 Colombo St<br />
Babytimes/Wā Pēpi<br />
Today, 11–11.30am<br />
Encourage learning through<br />
language. Babytimes is an interactive<br />
programme including<br />
rhymes, songs, stories and play.<br />
This is a free session.<br />
South Library, 66 Colombo St<br />
Gamezone<br />
Thursday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Come join Linwood Library<br />
for an hour of fun on a Thursday<br />
afternoon. Play great favourites<br />
like Minecraft, Charades, Connect<br />
Four, Pictionary and more.<br />
Learn & develop strategies in<br />
new games such as Dutch Blitz,<br />
Heads Up, Hand and Foot, &<br />
group games! Join in for Xbox<br />
and PS4 tournaments. Bring<br />
your friends or meet some new<br />
ones; all children aged 8-12 welcome.<br />
No booking or payment<br />
required.<br />
Linwood Library, Eastgate Mall<br />
Scrabble Club<br />
Tomorrow, 1.30-3.30pm<br />
Go along to the Scrabble<br />
Club. No obligation, just go<br />
along when you can and join<br />
the friendly group. Some boards<br />
provided, but feel free to bring<br />
your own. No fee.<br />
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341<br />
Halswell Rd<br />
Musical Instrument Practice<br />
Slots<br />
Today, 3.30-7pm<br />
Book a time to go solo or<br />
have a silent practice with up to<br />
four band-mates. There will be<br />
electronic drums, a digital piano,<br />
a Roland session mixer, mics<br />
and headphones available for<br />
budding musicians. You can also<br />
take in your own electric instruments<br />
and plug into the session<br />
mixer.<br />
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341<br />
Halswell Rd<br />
Maker Space<br />
Saturday, 1-3pm<br />
Join the library for fun activities<br />
each week in the Maker<br />
Space. There will be a variety of<br />
activities and fun to be had for<br />
all.<br />
Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341<br />
Halswell Rd<br />
Opawa Farmer’s Market<br />
Sunday, 9am- noon<br />
Find some organic and<br />
delicious produce from local<br />
growers. Enjoy sipping on a<br />
coffee while wandering around<br />
the market and checking out<br />
the food on offer. From artisan<br />
bread and french pastries to<br />
fresh berries and local cheeses,<br />
there will be something for<br />
everyone.<br />
275 Fifield Tce. Free entry
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