Western News: May 02, 2024
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what’s on<br />
this week<br />
NZ Music Month – Battle of<br />
the Libraries<br />
All week, all day.<br />
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre<br />
Participate in the New Zealand<br />
Music Month quiz; fill in the<br />
answer form at the library, submit it<br />
with your contact details, and be in<br />
the draw to win a prize. The library<br />
with the most correct answers will<br />
be deemed the champion.<br />
Creative Essentials -<br />
Audacity<br />
Monday, 11am-noon<br />
Hornby Mataitiki Centre<br />
Discover Your Potential: Explore,<br />
Learn, and Master with Our<br />
Creative Essentials! Book a session<br />
to explore Audacity, a free, open<br />
source audio editor. It can be<br />
used to produce and craft music,<br />
podcasts, and other audio outputs.<br />
Ages 13+, free. Book online at<br />
https://events.humanitix.com/<br />
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Councillor drop in session<br />
Thursdays, 10am-noon<br />
Mataitiki Hornby Centre<br />
Hornby Ward city councillor Mark<br />
Peters is available most Thursday<br />
mornings, with community<br />
board members Sarah Brunton or<br />
Henk Buunk substituting if he is<br />
Toy and Hobby Fair, Sunday 10am-2pm, Canterbury Caledonian<br />
Society Hall, 5 Michelle Rd. Items for sale include diecast model cars, trucks,<br />
tractors, buses, fire engines and aeroplanes, film and TV-related toys,<br />
teddy bears, dolls, books and much more at this at this annual event which<br />
is supported by trades, collectors, hobbyists and modellers.<br />
unavailable. For anyone wanting to<br />
discuss local issues or ask questions<br />
they may have about anything<br />
Council related. Phone <strong>02</strong>84095615<br />
or email mark.peters@ccc.govt.nz to<br />
make an appointment.<br />
Wā Pēpi: Babytimes<br />
Wednesdays, 11-11.30am<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />
Meet others in the community<br />
and join a relaxed, fun group for<br />
interactive songs, rhymes, and<br />
books that will delight and develop<br />
your baby or toddler. Perfect for 0-2<br />
years. All whānau and caregivers<br />
welcome. Free, no bookings<br />
required.<br />
GenConnnect<br />
Thursday, 1-1.45pm<br />
Upper Riccarton Library<br />
Have questions about iPads, tablets,<br />
cellphones, or eReaders? Having<br />
issues with emails, files, or the<br />
internet? Riccarton High School<br />
students will be available every<br />
Thursday during term time from<br />
1–1.45pm to help find answers<br />
to any questions. Librarians will<br />
run the programme during school<br />
holidays. Can’t make this time? Use<br />
Book A Librarian or call 03 941<br />
7923 to set-up an appointment.<br />
Wa Korero Storytimes<br />
Wednesdays, 10.15-10.45am<br />
Matatiki Hornby Centre<br />
Meet others in the community and<br />
join in for a fun variety of stories,<br />
songs and rhymes which foster<br />
children’s literacy. Perfect for 2-5<br />
years. All whānau and caregivers<br />
welcome.<br />
Knit n Yarn<br />
Thursdays and Saturdays, 1-3pm<br />
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre<br />
Bring along your knitting, crochet,<br />
stitching or any other handcraft<br />
and enjoy the company of others.<br />
Share skills and be inspired in our<br />
friendly, relaxed environment.<br />
Don’t forget to bring your library<br />
card to borrow our fabulous range<br />
of craft books.
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