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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi<br />
Thursday <strong>November</strong> <strong>30</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 59<br />
What’s on<br />
Let us know about your event!<br />
Email sarla.donovan@starmedia.kiwi<br />
SATURDAY, 10.<strong>30</strong>AM-3PM<br />
DOGWATCH SANCTUARY<br />
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION<br />
Help the Dogwatch Sanctuary<br />
Trust celebrate 35 years of<br />
rescuing and re-homing<br />
condemned pound dogs. Bring<br />
your dog (on its leash) and enjoy<br />
games and activities, dog-related<br />
market stalls, a garage sale, bake<br />
sale, food and refreshments,<br />
entertainment, raffles and some<br />
birthday surprises.<br />
2<strong>30</strong> Dyers Rd, Bromley<br />
SATURDAY, 9AM-1PM<br />
LINWOOD VILLAGE MARKET<br />
From antiques and special treats,<br />
to a hangi, vegetables, clothes and<br />
books, there will be plenty on<br />
offer at the market. Refreshments<br />
available.<br />
Linwood Community Arts<br />
Centre, cnr Worcester St<br />
and Stanmore Rd<br />
SATURDAY, NOON-2PM<br />
KIDS CHRISTMAS MARKET<br />
This indoor market will be run<br />
by kids, for kids. <strong>The</strong>re will be<br />
plenty of bargains to be had and<br />
it will be a great place to do a bit<br />
of Christmas shopping or spend<br />
your pocket money.<br />
381 Halswell Rd<br />
SATURDAY, 7-8.<strong>30</strong>PM<br />
CHRISTCHURCH YOUTH<br />
ORCHESTRA<br />
Go along for a wonderful<br />
concert in which the versatility<br />
of composers, conductors and<br />
talented performers will be on<br />
display. $15/$10<br />
Salvation Army Hall, 853<br />
Colombo St<br />
SATURDAY, 7-9.<strong>30</strong>PM<br />
SUMMER JAZZ CONCERT<br />
As the days get longer and the sun<br />
seems brighter, the Christchurch<br />
Youth Choir invites you to a<br />
relaxed evening listening to<br />
memorable big band standards.<br />
<strong>The</strong> choir will be joined by jazz<br />
combo, <strong>The</strong> Jam Sandwich<br />
Collective. $20/$25<br />
St Christopher’s, 244<br />
Avonhead Rd<br />
SATURDAY TO SUNDAY,<br />
9AM-5PM<br />
SANTA SEARCH<br />
<strong>The</strong> Great Museum Santa Search<br />
is back. Grab your family and<br />
join in the fun, searching high<br />
and low for hidden Santas. If you<br />
find them all, you could win a<br />
fantastic prize.<br />
Canterbury Museum,<br />
Rolleston Ave<br />
SUNDAY, 9.<strong>30</strong>AM-1PM<br />
MT PLEASANT CHRISTMAS<br />
MARKET<br />
Come along and find unique,<br />
hand-made arts and crafts for<br />
sale, including jewellery, merino,<br />
prints, greeting cards, pottery,<br />
soaps, and many other creative<br />
items. Stock up for Christmas.<br />
3 McCormacks Bay Rd<br />
SUNDAY, 11AM-3PM<br />
SHABBY CHIC MARKET<br />
Escape the malls and be inspired<br />
by the relaxed environment of<br />
the historic Rochester Villa. More<br />
than 40 stalls will offer different<br />
treats, all in the spirit of vintage<br />
and Christmas.<br />
21 Connal St, Woolston<br />
SUNDAY, 10AM-4PM<br />
HURUNUI GARDENS TOUR<br />
OPEN DAY<br />
Visit up to six beautiful gardens<br />
in Hurunui, which will be open<br />
to the public this weekend. <strong>The</strong>re<br />
will be great Christmas stalls<br />
at the Waihui and Saddlewood<br />
gardens with plants, art,<br />
Christmas cakes, garden ware<br />
and gifts available. <strong>The</strong> cost will<br />
be $10 per garden, with children<br />
free. Order a special boxed lunch<br />
from the website or bring your<br />
own picnic.<br />
For more information, visit<br />
www.hurunui-gardens.co.nz<br />
SUNDAY, 10.<strong>30</strong>AM-NOON<br />
FAMILY FUN DAY<br />
At this free family day, Redcliffs<br />
Bowling Club members will help<br />
you learn to play and enjoy lawn<br />
bowls, a sport for everyone. Please<br />
bring flat sole shoes. Bowls will be<br />
provided by the club.<br />
Redcliffs Bowling Club, 9<br />
James St<br />
SUNDAY, 10AM-3PM<br />
REVAMP VINTAGE MARKET<br />
<strong>The</strong> Revamp Market has a<br />
wonderful selection of stalls from<br />
Christchurch’s best vintage stores.<br />
You will find estate, retro and<br />
antique items, as well as books,<br />
art, coffee and cake.<br />
Christchurch Girls’ High<br />
School, 10 Matai St East<br />
SUNDAY, NOON-4PM<br />
FAMILY GALA DAY<br />
Go along to the Woolston Club<br />
Gala for a free family day out.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re will be bouncy castles,<br />
face-painting, lolly scrabbles,<br />
races, games, children shows, live<br />
music and a visit from a friend<br />
in the North Pole. Members<br />
and non-members welcome.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Canterbury Brass band will<br />
perform a Christmas concert in<br />
the bar.<br />
43 Hargood St<br />
SUNDAY, 2-3.15PM<br />
SANTA PARADE<br />
Go along and experience the<br />
Christchurch Santa Parade on<br />
Sunday. All floats will be travel<br />
from the corner of Riccarton and<br />
Wharenui Rds to the corner of<br />
NEW BRIGHTON MARKET<br />
Saturday, 10am-2pm, New Brighton<br />
pedestrian mall<br />
MT PLEASANT FARMERS’<br />
MARKET<br />
Saturday, 9.<strong>30</strong>am-12.<strong>30</strong>pm,<br />
McCormacks Bay Rd<br />
Mandeville St and Riccarton Rd.<br />
Make sure you get there early and<br />
save a good spot to wave to Santa<br />
and all his helpers.<br />
Riccarton Rd<br />
SUNDAY, 4.<strong>30</strong>-6PM<br />
CAROLS IN THE QUARRY<br />
LYTTELTON FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
Saturdays, 10am-1pm, London St<br />
OPAWA FARMERS’ MARKET<br />
Sunday, 9am-noon, 275 Fifield Tce<br />
THE RICCARTON MARKET<br />
Sunday, 9am-2pm Riccarton Racecourse<br />
<strong>The</strong> annual Halswell Lions<br />
Carols in the Quarry will feature<br />
traditional Christmas carols<br />
for all the family with music<br />
provided by the 40-piece Stedfast<br />
Brass Band. Santa will make an<br />
appearance during the event.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re will be free barbeque<br />
sausages but take a picnic along<br />
and something to sit on.<br />
Halswell Quarry, Kennedys<br />
Bush Rd<br />
SUNDAY, 5.<strong>30</strong>-8PM<br />
FILM SCREENING<br />
Former Cleft New Zealand chief<br />
executive Kenny Ardouin will<br />
host a special screening of the<br />
new movie Wonder based on<br />
the book by R J Palacio. <strong>The</strong> film<br />
follows the trials and tribulations<br />
of a 10-year-old boy born with<br />
Treacher Collins Syndrome and<br />
a cleft palate. Mr Ardouiny will<br />
speak about his own experiences<br />
prior to the screening in an effort<br />
to raise awareness. Tickets cost<br />
$11. For further information,<br />
visit www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/anevening-of-wonder-christchurchtickets-38675340986.<br />
Reading Cinemas, <strong>The</strong><br />
Palms
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