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NOR’WEST NEWS Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi Tuesday <strong>April</strong> <strong>30</strong> <strong>2019</strong> 17 Email jess.gibson@starmedia.kiwi by 5pm each Wednesday Mobile Discover Wall Today, all day at Papanui Library, every day except for today at Bishopdale Library Head down to Papanui Library to see the Mobile Discovery Wall – a touch-sensitive, digital representation of Christchurch that lets you swipe your way through a virtual world of photos, videos and information. This event runs all day and is free of charge. Papanui Library, Bishopdale Library JP Clinic Today, 10am-1pm, Wednesday, 10am-1pm, Saturday, 10am-noon A justice of the peace is available to witness signatures, certify documents, take oaths, declarations, affidavits or affirmations, applications for citizenship or rates rebates. Today at Papanui and Shirley Libraries, Wednesday at Bishopdale Library, Saturday at Papanui Library Scrabble Today, 10.<strong>30</strong>am-noon, Wednesday, 1-3pm, 1-3.<strong>30</strong>pm Play Scrabble with a friendly group. Just head down when you can – no bookings required. All materials are supplied at this free event. Today at Redwood Library, Wednesday at Bishopdale and Shirley Libraries Storytimes Today, 10.<strong>30</strong>-11am, Wednesday, 10.<strong>30</strong>-11am, Thursday, 11- 11.<strong>30</strong>am, Saturday, 11-11.<strong>30</strong>am, Monday, 10.<strong>30</strong>-11am This free session encourages learning through love for stories. Storytimes is an interactive programme including stories, songs, rhymes and play. Today at Shirley Library, Wednesday at Bishopdale Library, Thursday at Papanui Library, Saturday at Shirley Library, Monday at Redwood Library GenConnect Today, 12.15-12.45pm If you have questions about your iPad, smartphone or tablet, head down to GenConnect where Papanui High School students will help you for free. Papanui Library Knit ’n’ Yarn Today, 1-3pm, Wednesday, 1-2.<strong>30</strong>pm, Thursday, 2-3.<strong>30</strong>pm, Friday, 10am-noon Take your knitting, crochet or another craft project and have fun with this social group. This is a free, drop-in event. Bishopdale Library, Redwood If you are interested in playing mahjong or would like to learn to play, head down and have a go at Shirley Library or Papanui Library. If you have your own set, feel free to take it along. This free event runs on Saturdays from 2-4pm at Shirley Library (registrations required) and Mondays from 2-4pm at Papanui Library (drop-in). Library, Papanui Library Makerspace Today, 3.<strong>30</strong>-4.<strong>30</strong>pm Join in on the fun activities every week at the Makerspace sessions. There will be creative and/or tech activities to try and fun to be had for kids of all ages. No bookings required for this free event. Redwood Library Reading to dogs Today, 3.<strong>30</strong>-4.<strong>30</strong>pm, Thursday, 3.<strong>30</strong>-4.<strong>30</strong>pm Reading to dogs is designed to provide a relaxed, nonthreatening atmosphere which encourages children to practice and develop a love of reading. This programme uses dogs which are pets of the city council animal management team. These furry friends have all been trained and tested for health, safety and temperament. Registration is required for this free event. Shirley Library, Papanui Library Community Energy Action Trust Today, 4-6pm Go along and find out all the ways Community Energy Action can help you save on energy costs, get free advice, and see samples of available products. This event is part of the Papanui Library sustainable living series. Papanui Library Activity Zone Monday, 3.45-4.45pm Go and have fun at Activity Zone. There will be technology, games, crafts and books at this fun, free, drop-in event. Suitable for ages six to 10. Caregivers are asked to remain in the library during the session. Shirley Library An evening of great music with the UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra The UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra presents Worlds Apart Saturday 11 May Christchurch Boys’ High School Hall, Straven Rd, 7.<strong>30</strong>pm Featuring music by: Lilburn, Gershwin, Greig, Tichelli and Prokofiev Tickets from Eventfinda $20 adults $15 Seniors $5 Students ARTC83<strong>30</strong> There’s something very special about hearing a full orchestra of young people perform some of the great classics. So come and join our young musicians, conducted by Helen Renaud, in a concert of wonderful music from around the world. From the beautiful lakes and mountains of New Zealand with Lilburn’s Aotearoa Overture to the noisy and bustling streets of Paris in Gershwin’s American in Paris this will be a concert of wonderful melodies and great contrasts. Our talented strings will perform Holberg Suite by Greig, a five-movement work based on 18th century dances before the wind, brass and percussion of the concert band will entertain with a rollicking and humorous jazz inspired Blue Shades by Tichelli. Finally from Russia, one of Prokofiev’s most wellknown works and his first foray into film music, the Lieutenant Kijé Suite. A concert not to be missed. The UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra was founded in the 1970s and is the senior orchestra of the Christchurch School of Music. The orchestra is a musically and technically advanced orchestra for the city’s musical youth to widen and develop their musical and performing experience. Each year the orchestra performs 3-4 concerts and can often be called on to perform at corporate and community events. Professional players from the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra regularly work with students at sectionals to coach them in the nuances of orchestral playing. In 2015 the CSM signed a sponsorship agreement with the University of Canterbury for the youth orchestra which is an exciting development in the orchestra’s history. This sponsorship gives naming rights to the university and ensures the players can have access to interesting repertoire and essential equipment. The musicians of the UC Christchurch Youth Orchestra under their conductor have worked hard to bring this concert to life so come along and enjoy a wonderful evening of great music.