Selwyn_Times: February 07, 2024
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Wednesday <strong>February</strong> 7 <strong>2024</strong> <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> 27<br />
Email daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
Lunar New Year Storytime<br />
Lincoln Library – Thursday,<br />
10-10.30am<br />
Darfield Library – Friday, 10-<br />
10.30am<br />
Te Ara Ātea – Tuesday, 10-<br />
10.30am<br />
Leeston Library – Thursday<br />
<strong>February</strong> 15, 10-10.30am<br />
Join the library for an English<br />
and Mandarin storytime to<br />
celebrate the Year of the Dragon!<br />
Aimed at 3-5 years. Free, dropin.<br />
Introduction to Kā Kōrero o<br />
Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong> Stories<br />
Thursday, 10.30am-noon<br />
Do you have a passion for the<br />
history and stories of <strong>Selwyn</strong>?<br />
Would you like to join the<br />
library’s volunteer contributors<br />
adding to the digital heritage site<br />
Kā Kōrero o Waikirikiri <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Stories? Come along and learn<br />
how to add your stories and<br />
images. For 15+ years. Bookings<br />
required: selwynlibraries.co.nz/<br />
events<br />
Lincoln Event Centre<br />
Writers’ Group<br />
Thursday, 6.30-7.30pm<br />
Writers from all genres and<br />
experience – published and nonpublished<br />
– are invited to share<br />
their work in a friendly and<br />
non-judgemental environment<br />
at Lincoln Library. Suitable for<br />
teens and adults. Free. Bookings<br />
are preferred, but not essential:<br />
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Lincoln Library<br />
Pickleball ‘Have a Go’<br />
Saturday<br />
West Melton Community and<br />
Recreation Centre – 10am-noon<br />
Glentunnel Community Centre<br />
– 1-3pm<br />
Try your hand at pickleball.<br />
Enjoy this exciting paddle<br />
sport that combines elements<br />
of badminton, tennis and table<br />
tennis. All ages are welcome. $3<br />
per person, bookings required:<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />
Nature Through a Lens: Intro<br />
to Nature Photography<br />
Saturday, 11am-2pm<br />
Spend a day in Arthur’s Pass<br />
National Park with professional<br />
photographer Gary Mills.<br />
Explore camera settings,<br />
composition and basic editing.<br />
You will need your own camera<br />
and tripod, wear suitable shoes<br />
for walking and be prepared for<br />
all weather eventualities. $20<br />
per person for <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries<br />
members, $40 non-members.<br />
Introduction to Organic Gardening, 10.30am-noon on Saturday at Lincoln<br />
Library Jamie Tucker from Laughing Pūkeko Organics will share with you her 10<br />
years of horticultural experience, running you through the basics of soil health,<br />
pest management and other sustainable and organic tips and tricks for your home<br />
garden. Jamie will also be running the same event at Te Ara Ātea from 2-3.30pm.<br />
Free. Bookings required: selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Ages 18+. Bookings required<br />
Arthur’s Pass Community Hall<br />
Upcycle Crafts<br />
Sunday, 11am-noon<br />
Pop down to the community<br />
centre to make your very own<br />
recycled plastic bottle planter.<br />
All ages are welcome. $5 per<br />
person, bookings required:<br />
selwyn.govt.nz/events<br />
Southbridge Hall<br />
Skate Jam<br />
Sunday, 1-3pm<br />
Skate Jam is a great way to<br />
introduce children and young<br />
people to skating with free<br />
gear hire, prizes, music, and<br />
coaching from Cheapskates<br />
Skate Skool. Advance your skills,<br />
cheer friends and family on,<br />
and ease your way into skating!<br />
Something for all abilities. Free<br />
entry, drop-in.<br />
West Melton Skate Park<br />
Coding Club<br />
Monday, 3.30-4.30pm<br />
Join the weekly Coding Club<br />
sessions for some hands-on coding<br />
and problem-solving. Aimed<br />
at 9-11 years. Bring your own<br />
device/laptop if you have one.<br />
Free. Bookings required: selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Te Ara Ātea<br />
Puppy 101<br />
Thursday, <strong>February</strong> 15, 6.30-8pm<br />
Are you thinking about getting<br />
a new puppy or adopting a dog<br />
and not sure what to expect,<br />
what breed would suit your<br />
family and lifestyle, or not even<br />
sure where to start? Come along<br />
to hear what tips and training<br />
advice Margaret from High Five<br />
Puppy Skills has to share. 10+<br />
years. Free, bookings required:<br />
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Lincoln Library<br />
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Pools<br />
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0800 92 72 82<br />
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