What's on, on the perfect day for spring fishing, with sunshine, light breezes and an incoming tide – or take advantage of the spring weather to check out Beer Necessities driveway brew day in Birch Avenue. On from 8am till 4.30pm.

A perfect day to go fishing. Photo: Supplied.

Or visit the exhibition of old engines at the Old Cranks display at the Historic Village from 10am – 3pm. A unique display of vintage engines and machinery, including a collection of tractors. Some engines are more than 100 years old. Barbecue food, coffee, gold coin donation.

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other's homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: [email protected]

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Worship & communion service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James. 'Heavenly wisdom looks like this.” Ps Lincoln Forlong. www.bbf.net.nz

Bible Seminars

Every Sunday at Greerton senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: 'A journey through the Bible - understanding the book of Proverbs.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

Bingo

At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

BOP Model Powerboat Club

Race day 10am - 4pm. Follow the signs on Taurikura Drive, The Lakes, Tauriko.

BOP Treecrops Field Day

At Tetley Rd, Katikati with demonstrations on how to espalier pears plus talks on soils. Isabel 549 5517

Croquet

Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633

Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga

Czech School & playgroup at Tauranga Boys' College, Devonport Rd 10am - 12pm.

Dune Planting at Papamoa

Papamoa Beach Domain, Papamoa Beach Rd 10am - 12pm. Pat of a large project to restore natural plant cover & enhance habitat for native wildlife. All welcome, no booking needed. www.conservationweek.org.nz

Gate Pa Tennis Club

Junior pre-season open days for new & existing members. Free coaching. 5-7 years 9.30am, 8-10 years 10.30am & 11-16 years 11.30am. Racquets available on the day. Graeme 576 5178 or 027 452 0600

Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club

Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933

Le Mont Baroque Concert

St Peter's Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 2.30pm. Admission $20 adults, children free.

Narcotics Anonymous

Open meeting every Sunday, Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor) 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton 7-8pm. If using drugs is causing you problems, maybe we can help. 0800 NA TODAY

Otumoetai College Rowing Open Day

At the Wairoa River 10.30am – 12.30pm. Year 8-12 students from Otumoetai College & Katikati College come & have a row with great coaches & awesome team members. Parents welcome. Carolyn 021 919 474

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Gordon Spratt Reserve, Parton Rd, Papamoa. Gates open 7am for stall holder entry.

Quakers in Tauranga

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa 1.30pm to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Science & Christianity

Lecture series at st Enoch's Church, 134 16th Ave, Tauranga 7-8.30pm. Four Sunday's - 11th, 18th, 25th Sept & 2nd Oct. www.stenochs.org.nz

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50's. Barbara 544 7461