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SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday <strong>March</strong> <strong>13</strong> <strong>2018</strong> 15 Art Exhibition Tuesday-Sunday The St Albans Art Society will be displaying its art in an exhibition at Eastgate Shopping Centre until Sunday. The small community group will have more than 100 paintings on display. The paintings will also be for sale. Eastgate Shopping Centre Beyond Beginner Computers Wednesday, 9-10.30am Part of a six-week programme. Consolidate your computer skills and learn more about internet searching, email, using Word and library eResources. Bookings are required. Cost is $15 per person. South Library, 66 Colombo St Toddlerock St Martins Wednesday, 9.30-11am Music, dance, food and fun for pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Cost is $2 per family. Hillview Christian School gym, 150 Wilsons Rd South Library Book Discussion Group Wednesday, 10-11am For those who love reading and want to share in discussion with other friendly book lovers. It subscribes to the Book Email emily.oconnell@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Discussion Scheme so there is a cost involved. Places are limited. South Library, 66 Colombo St Kint ‘n’ Yarn Wednesday, 11am-1pm Go along to Linwood Library for our friendly Craft Corner sessions. Take your knitting, crochet or other portable craft project and enjoy time with other crafters. Have a look at the range of books to get ideas for your next project. Free, beginners welcome. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Creative Writing on Wednesdays Wednesdays, 4-5.45pm Group leader Jennifer works with group members to craft, create and develop their own work. Take along some pens or pencils, a laptop, paper and your wonderful ideas, story-telling or art. Talk to any of the Linwood Library team for contact information. No charge. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Mid-Week Laughter Club Wednesday, 6-7pm The focus of the club is to get over the stress of the first part of the week and have a positive Go along to the Linwood Youth Festival Experience on Saturday from noon-4pm. The event celebrates youth pride, diversity and achievements. It sets out to demonstrate what is positive in the Linwood community. There will be zumba, numerous performers and activities, such as Flip Out. The festival will be at Linwood Park on Linwood Ave. outlook for the rest. There is no comedy, stand-up or jokes at this session. Instead, you are encouraged to make yourself laugh at nothing at all for the purpose of relaxing. St Marks Methodist Church, corner of Barrington and Somerfield Sts. Entry $2 Rummikub Club Thursday, 10am-noon Go and join in on a game of rummikub, a tile-based game for two to four players, combines elements of the card game rummy and mahjong. Every Thursday from 10am-noon. No charge. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Beckenham Exercise Class Friday, 9.30-10.30am Designed for people living with long-term health conditions. Classes generally occur weekly except on public holidays. Phone 0800 663 463 to register. St Marks Methodist Church, corner of Barrington and Somerfield Sts Scrabble @ Linwood Library Friday, 10.30am-noon Go along to the Scrabble Club every Friday. No obligation, just go along when you can and join the friendly group. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Babytimes Friday, 11-11.30am Encourage learning through language. Babytimes is a free, interactive programme, including songs, rhymes, stories and play. Nonmembers welcome. Linwood Library, Eastgate Shopping Centre Spreydon Social Games Club Saturday, 10am-noon Join a friendly game or two of upwords, scrabble, cards, chess, mahjong and more. Spreydon Library, 266 Barrington St Roimata Outdoor Cinema Saturday, 6-9pm Go along to a free community screening of Dr Suess’ The Lorax. Food will be on sale from 6pm, with the movie beginning at 7.30pm. Take along a picnic blanket and deck chair. Roimata Food Commons, Radley Park Opawa Farmers’ Market Sunday, 9am-noon Go along to the Opawa Farmers’ Market on Sunday for organic and delicious produce from local growers. Enjoy sipping on a coffee while wandering around the market and checking out the food on offer. From artisan bread and French pastries to fresh berries and local cheeses, there will be something for everyone. 275 Fifield Tce, Opawa 21–23 MARCH Isaac Theatre Royal THE ROYAL NEW ZEALAND BALLET IS HONOURED TO STAGE A NEW FULL-LENGTH DANCE WORK, INSPIRED BY THE FILM THE PIANO WITH PERMISSION KINDLY GRANTED BY JANE CAMPION, JAN CHAPMAN AND SADDLEBACK PRODUCTIONS. REDISCOVER THIS EXTRAORDINARY TALE OF DESIRE, VIOLENCE AND HOPE, SET AGAINST A BACKDROP OF WILD AOTEAROA. BOOK NOW rnzb.org.nz SUPPORTED BY NATIONAL TOURING PARTNER PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH