Annual booksale

Nothing is more changeable than spring weather, and nothing is worse than having weekend plans cancelled due to foresaid weather… But there is a way to make the most of being bunked in.

Like grabbing a book, and getting stuck into a great read at the Tauranga Harbour City Lions annual booksale this weekend.

With a range of books to suit every age and taste, jigsaws and loads more goodies, there's bound to be a hidden gem waiting for you to take your mind off being stuck indoors.

The booksale is happening at the Racecourse on Cameron Rd this weekend between 8am-5pm.

And in case you aren't much of a bookworm, there's a range of other exciting activities happening around the city this weekend… Find something you like below:

Saturday 11 November

Bay Networking Singles Club Social activities 55 +. Dining, BBQ's, outings etc. Facebook us on Bay networking Singles Social Group or phone Mary-Anne 0272071690 0r Jonathan 07 5722091

Beth El Messianic Family Come celebrate family life with Jews & Gentiles who meet & worship as Yeshua (Jesus) & all the early believers did. 10am Otumoetai Primary. BethEl.org.nz

Bethlehem Pottery Bayclay 2017 At Baycourt Exhibition Hall, 38 Durham street, Tauranga Fri 10 - Sun 12th Nov 10am -3pm and also Saturday 11th 6.30pm-7.30pm,

Christmas Social Dance Held on Sat, 9 Dec, Greerton Hall, 7.30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. Great music by Helen Riley. Everyone welcome. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Dragon Boating - Womens Give it a Go Paddling Sessions held weekly Mon/Thurs 5:30pm & Sat 7:30am, Sulphur Point. RSVP by Txt Brooke 022 078 2308 for info pack.

Free Blues Rock Concert Sat 11 Nov at 2pm. Starring the amazing "Skeleton Crew" plus Corben Simpson. St James Church 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton. Refreshments provided. Ph Peter 022 323 9102

Gate Pa Junior Tennis Saturdays: 9am 5-8 years, 10am 9-11 years. Thursdays: 4:30pm Intermediate & College ages. Coaching included. Enquiries Graeme 0274 520 600 or web/facebook.

Genealogy Informal Group Last meeting for the year. Finger food potluck luncheon 12.30pm. Meeting 1:30pm at 92 Haukore Street, Maungatapu. Ph Sue 544 1751

Katikati Bowling Club 8 Park Road. 12:45-3pm. Ph Phil Green 549 5344

Katikati Garden Ramble Visit 13 of Katikati's most fabulous gardens. Organised by Katikati Rotary with proceeds for community projects. 9am-5pm. Weekend tickets, $20, from Katikati information centre.

LOL Laughter Wellness Discover the joy & health benefits of hearty laughter. 11:00-11:45am Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Koha. Ph Trish 022 036 6768 Email lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Miniature Railway Tauranga Open weekend at Memorial Park. Visiting locomotives from other clubs operating Saturday and Sunday 10.00am until 4.00pm

Mount Scottish Society Sequence Dance Saturday 11th November, 7.30pm to 10.30pm Arataki Centre, Bayfair, Great Band, lovely supper. $7 Organized by Mount Scottish Society Ph Erica 576 0578

  1. Wednesdays & Thursdays 9am at 6/45 Aviation Ave. New members welcome. Go to www.menzshed.org.nz or Ph Keith Dickson 021 0259 6454

Ocktoberfest Gala/Fun Run Saturday 28th: 9-1. Fun Run rego 8:30, start time 9am. Activities for children and adults, free entertainment, wonderful food, including hangi. Te Puke Baptist Church

Otumoetai Tennis Club Adult Tennis on Saturdays at Bellevue Park, 75 Windsor Road, Bellevue. Start time 1:30pm. Enquiries Fred 544 5088

Petanque Tga/BOP Club Club Mt Maunganui. Tuesdays & Saturdays 1pm start. All welcome. Try a new sport! Equipment available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Qigong With Michael Classes: Mon 1-2pm (weekly) Whisp Alternative Health Club Shop 24 Piccadilly Arcade, 43 Devonport Rd Sat: 9:30am-10:30am (weekly) Health Quarters 67 Willow St. Bookings 021 735 798 www.michaelgoodhue.com

Rusty Mannequin Pre-loved clothing sale. Top quality high fashion garments $5.00 - $10.00. Well signposted at Historic Village, 17th Ave West, Tauranga. Cash only.

Tauranga Friendship Social Club Walks, dinners & outings for the over 50s. Couples & singles all welcome. Barbara 544 7461

TAURANGA OPERA FORUM Live concert with Tauranga's rising stars of opera plus GianniSchicchi. Wednesday 29 November Graham Young Theatre. $20.00 tickets HOUSE OF TRAVEL. 07 577 0583

Term 4 Art Classes Adult Art Classes for Term 4 booking now. Clay, paint, stone sculpture, drawing & more. Check out theincubator.co.nz for more information.

The Sociables 30s/40s/50s age group of males & females that meet once a week to dine out or participate in activities & events. Ph: 022 012 0376

The Way Messianic Meetings A community that teaches & practices 'One New Man' principles as outlined in scripture. All ages welcome.10am, Hillier Ctr, Mt Maunganui. Ph 021 0226 3515

Top Parish Quiz Night Looking for a lot of fun, a laugh, join a team or bring your own, 7pm+ at St Georges, Gate Pa $10pp. Ph Julie 0274 205 375 JulieG@waiapu.com

Village Garage Sale Victoria Hall SH2, Waikino, Saturday, November 11 from 9am. Bric a brac, clothes, old china, furniture and lots more. A community hall fund raiser.

Village Radio Museum Community Radio broadcasting nostalgic music & Community Notices seven days on 1368 KHz AM Band. Radio Museum open from 10am. Request line 571 3710.

WANTED Books/CDs/DVDs/Puzzles For Mount Lions & Lioness Clubs Book Fair. Drop-off points or collection ph Pip 543 2175 or Stella 575 0685 or text details to 021 033 0795

ZEE MARKET Come along Saturday & visit our ever growing Market in Elizabeth St. Huge arrangement of stalls from Food, Home decor to Plants. 10-2pm

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