275 Times February 2018
Mangere community news. This month: we welcome our new editor, look at transport priorities for Mangere and Otahuhu, report on developments at Ihumatao, farewell loved community member Bowen Wi, find out about volunteering for Talking Rubbish and more!
Mangere community news. This month: we welcome our new editor, look at transport priorities for Mangere and Otahuhu, report on developments at Ihumatao, farewell loved community member Bowen Wi, find out about volunteering for Talking Rubbish and more!
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Community Notices<br />
ADULT BIKE SKILLS & MAINTENANCE<br />
FREE drop-in session: Thurs 15 Feb, 6pm - 8pm at Centre Park,<br />
Robertson Road, Māngere. Learn how to ride, improve your<br />
cycle skills, or find out how to look after your bike. No need<br />
to book, just turn up. Bikes will be available to borrow for the<br />
session on a first-come, first-served basis - so be early! For<br />
more info, visit: http://bit.ly/2ngMA4u or check the events page<br />
of @aucklandtransportcycling on Facebook.<br />
YTECH 2K18 - YOUTH TECHNOLOGY EVENT<br />
Get an insight into the ever-advancing field of technology at<br />
this FREE student-organised event. Meet professionals, attend<br />
cool workshops, win prizes, eat free food and more! For 15- to<br />
18-year-olds. Sat 17 Feb, 10am – 5pm at Datacom, 58 Gaunt St,<br />
Auckland. Register at Facebook: @ytech2k18<br />
FREE DESEXING FOR CATS: 5 - 16 MARCH<br />
SPCA Auckland is working with local vets to offer FREE desexing<br />
for cats. Spaces are limited and bookings are essential. Cats<br />
and kittens weighing 1kg or more can be desexed. Please call<br />
the SPCA today on 09 256 7310 to book in.<br />
MA – NGERE EAST PRIMARY SCHOOL<br />
ENROLLING YEAR 7 & 8 STUDENTS NOW<br />
Māngere East Primary students work in a modern environment<br />
and are encouraged to develop their independence. The<br />
school offers high quality programmes, with specialist teaching<br />
in design-robotics, food/cooking, fabric/sewing, art, and tutors<br />
for choir, kapahaka and hiphop. No donations requested.<br />
Stationery $28. Spaces limited. Contact Karen: 09 276 4689 or<br />
karennep@meps.school.nz.<br />
MA – NGERE EAST LIBRARY – WHAT’S ON<br />
FREE Knitting & Craft Club: 10:30am every Thurs. Bring your<br />
knitting or craft projects, or simply drop by for a cup of tea<br />
and a chat. Make new friends; learn a new hobby. All welcome.<br />
FREE Wriggle & Rhyme – Active Movement to Music: 11am<br />
every Tues. Fun and interactive sessions to help develop baby’s<br />
brain and body. For babies and toddlers up to two years old.<br />
Older siblings also welcome. For more info, ph. 09 <strong>275</strong> 5420 or<br />
drop in to the Māngere East Library at 370 Massey Rd.<br />
FREE CLASSES IN MA – NGERE EAST<br />
Māngere East Community Centre runs FREE and low-cost<br />
community classes in parenting, te reo Māori, Samoan,<br />
literacy and numeracy, korowai, drivers licence theory, tai chi,<br />
zumba – and more! Visit www.mangereeast.org, email: fiona@<br />
mangereeast.org, ph. 09 <strong>275</strong> 6161 or drop in to 372 Massey<br />
Road, Māngere East to find out more.<br />
Community Notices are FREE for community groups.<br />
To list your group or event in the next issue, send<br />
us a 50-word summary by 15 <strong>February</strong> <strong>2018</strong>.<br />
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