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18 <strong>Selwyn</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Wednesday <strong>May</strong> 1 <strong>2024</strong><br />
Email daniel.alvey@starmedia.kiwi<br />
by 5pm each Wednesday<br />
Artists in Libraries: with the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Artists Collective<br />
Thursday and Saturday<br />
The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Artist Collective<br />
will be setting up their easels,<br />
carving tools, pencils and paints<br />
to create an open art studio. Come<br />
along and watch them as they<br />
work, ask questions about their<br />
processes, and find out where<br />
they get their inspiration. The<br />
Collective will also be hosting a<br />
range of interactive activities for<br />
participants wanting to try their<br />
hand at making too. All ages<br />
welcome, drop-in.<br />
Thursday 6-8pm at Te Ara Ātea<br />
and Saturday 10.30-1pm at<br />
Darfield Library and Service<br />
Centre.<br />
CSO Live in <strong>Selwyn</strong><br />
Friday 12.15-1pm<br />
Join the Arvida String Quartet,<br />
comprised of Christchurch<br />
Symphony Orchestra musicians<br />
Arna Morton (principal second<br />
violin), Laura Barton (violin),<br />
Sharon Baylis (associate<br />
principal viola), and Jeremy<br />
Garside (associate principal<br />
cello), for a relaxed lunchtime<br />
performance. Bookings required:<br />
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Te Ara Ātea<br />
Kūoro: Singing Te Reo Lisa Tui<br />
Friday 7-9pm<br />
Join singer/songwriter Lisa Tui<br />
and her band for an evening of<br />
storytelling through pakiwaitara,<br />
original songs and waiata. Lisa<br />
will share yarns of her reo Māori<br />
journey, her Nani Pungawerewere,<br />
some of the aunties, and Māui<br />
and his mum. Come prepared<br />
to laugh, sing and clap through<br />
this enchanting, cheeky, hearty<br />
performance. For ages 13+. Cost:<br />
$15 for <strong>Selwyn</strong> Libraries members<br />
and $30 for non-members.<br />
Bookings required: selwyn.govt.<br />
nz/events<br />
Te Ara Ātea<br />
Community Planting Days<br />
Saturday from 10am<br />
Bring along your friends, family<br />
and workmates to help us plant<br />
trees for <strong>Selwyn</strong>. BBQ lunch<br />
provided. Bring a spade, drink<br />
bottle, sun hat, gloves, and sturdy<br />
footwear. Register at selwyn.govt.<br />
nz/events<br />
Castle Hill Reserve<br />
Artists in Libraries with the<br />
<strong>Selwyn</strong> Artist Collective<br />
Saturday, 10.30am-1pm<br />
The <strong>Selwyn</strong> Artist Collective will<br />
be setting up their easels, carving<br />
tools, pencils and paints to create<br />
an open art studio at Darfield<br />
Library this month! Come<br />
along and watch them as they<br />
work, ask questions about their<br />
processes, and find out where<br />
they get their inspiration. The<br />
Dog Grooming Maintenance Workshop, Thursday, <strong>May</strong> 9, 6-7.30pm at Lincoln<br />
Library and Service Centre: Do you want to learn how to maintain your dog’s coat and<br />
keep it looking healthy? Amanda and Catriona from K9 Cabin will share tips and tricks<br />
on simple ways to stay on top of upkeep between grooming. 16+ years. Free, bookings<br />
required: selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Collective will also be hosting a<br />
range of interactive activities for<br />
participants wanting to try their<br />
hand at making too!<br />
Darfield Library<br />
Lincoln Envirotown Mahoe<br />
Reserve Working Bee<br />
Sunday from 2pm<br />
Join the community to look after<br />
our reserve. Please wear suitable<br />
shoes, bring spades, garden<br />
gloves, hat, sunglasses or other eye<br />
protection, also a bucket for mulch<br />
if you can. Contact Sue Jarvis<br />
021 100 1009 or Mahoereserve@<br />
gmail.com for further info.<br />
Mahoe Reserve<br />
Artificial Intelligence: What is it,<br />
and how does it work?<br />
Thursday <strong>May</strong> 9, 6–7pm<br />
Curious as to the part AI plays<br />
in your life? How has it come<br />
to be, and what does its future<br />
look like? Join Canterbury<br />
University senior lecturer<br />
Kourosh Neshatian, as he explores<br />
the topic of AI, and how it can<br />
arise from simple computation.<br />
This talk is suitable for anyone<br />
curious as to how computers<br />
can think, no computer science<br />
background needed. There will be<br />
allocated time at the end for any<br />
questions you may have. All ages<br />
welcome. Free, bookings required:<br />
selwynlibraries.co.nz/events<br />
Te Ara Ātea<br />
We are a voluntary organisation that supports residents with health issues by providing support for the unwell person and their caregivers<br />
www.selwynccc.co.nz<br />
P r o u d l y s u p p o r t e d b y<br />
S e r v i c i n g A r e a s : R o l l e s t o n , W e s t M e l t o n , W e e d o n s a n d B u r n h a m C o m m u n i t i e s<br />
Would you like to find out more? Contact Us Today! Call 027 313 1122<br />
We help the wider community with driving to medical appointments including specialists, Christchurch & Burwood Hospital - Meals On<br />
Wheels (3 times a week) - Organised day trips in our van (i.e. Akaroa and Arthur’s Pass) - Morning Tea and Lunch Outings<br />
We are always on the lookout for more volunteer drivers and gardeners. If this is something you would like to help us with, please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us!!
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