Sulphur Point is where the action is today with the Tauranga Marine Industry Association's Safer Boating Marine Market Day – and the yacht club's opening day for the new season.

The marine market promises a wide variety of water related good on sale from both commercial and private opeartors. Expect to see specials on kayaks, yachting equipment, marine engine parts and accessories, even mooring ropes.

Summer yacht racing resumes today. Photo: Supplied.

'If it relates to being on, in, or near the water this summer, it will probably be there,” says TMIA Chairman Jim McManaway.

Sunday 18 September

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

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

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James. Preacher: Tom Griffiths. www.bbf.net.nz

Bethlehem Lions Market

Held 1st & 3rd Sun of month at Historic Village, 17th Ave, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Stallholders - booking a carpark site is essential. Email Alf [email protected]

Bible Seminars

Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall 1.45pm. Title: 'A journey through the Bible - King Solomon's books.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

Bingo

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

Corkers Toastmasters

Develop your leadership skills, confidence & communication abilities. Meet every 3rd Sunday at Zone Restaurant, Owens Place, Mt Maunganui 2-3.30pm. Uncork your potential. Lani 0210 445 654

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.

Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club

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

Maketu Market

At Maketu Village Green 8am. Treasures, crafts, produce, plants, books, food & more. Stall fees $10. Susan 533 2600

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

Nukuhou Saltmarsh Walk

Meet at Te Puke carpark, Boucher Ave 8.45am. This walk explores the Nukuhou walk on the saltmarsh of Ohiwa Harbour. Limited numbers – book early. Gold coin donation for trip free. If carpooling $20 from passengers to driver. Margaret 542 1934 or 027 241 7625

Old Time Music Makers Club

Meet every third Sunday at Welcome Bay Hall 1-4pm. $3 entry & ladies a plate. Ces/Joy 544 3849

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

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

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

Tauranga Friendship Force

Meet 3rd Sunday of month. A bounty of new international travel friends. Barbara 574 5711 or email: [email protected]

Tauranga Spiritual Soc Inc

Guest speaker: Manu McGrath - clairvoyant Senior Citizen's Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Members $5, non $7. Free healing & supper. 022 0670 467

Te Puke Forest & Bird

September walk - Nukukou Walk, Ohiwa Harbour Saltmarsh. 542 1934

The Psychic Cafe

In the soul room this week: Joel Aislabie - The Magic of Hermes; in main room - free refreshments, healers, psychics, mini workshops. Greerton Community Hall, Tauranga 7pm. $10 door fee covers everything. Kevin 578 7205 or www.psychiccafe.nz

Monday 19 September

Alanon Family Group

Meet every Mon at St George's Anglican Church, Gate Pa & Cameron Rd 7-8pm. 0508 425 266

Ballroom Dancing for Beginners

Free dance lessons at Club Mount 7pm. Just come along, easy & fun. Udance2- The Dance Centre. Dean/Miki 542 1295 www.udance2.co.nz Email: [email protected]

Bay Garden Club

New members invited to join this friendly group every 3rd Monday afternoon. Jennifer 544 2090

Bethlehem Bowls

Every Monday at Bethlehem Hall 7.15pm. First 3 nights free. Wendy 578 2585

BOP Pipes & Drums

Practice Monday's at Hauraki Reg Hall, 11th Ave, Tauranga 7pm. Experienced players & learners welcome. An-drew 021 669 027

Chess Mt Maunganui

Mount RSA Chess Club every Mon at Mount RSA, 544 Maunganui Rd. Early program 6-7.30pm during school term. Late program 7.30pm onwards. Incl casual games. Noel 579 5412

Chess, The Mount Club

Every Mon at St Thomas More Church, 17 Gloucester Rd 1-4pm. The only place you play standard chess in Tga. $3 a session. Sets, boards, clocks & refreshments provided. Bob/Viv 575 5845 or 0274 786 282

Citizens Advice Bureau

For free, confidential information and advice about anything call in Mon -Fri 9am-5pm 38 Hamilton Street, Tauranga or Freephone 0800 367 222 or 578 1592. JP Service every Mon 1-4pm, Weds & Thurs 9am-11.30am & Fri 2-4pm & Migrant Clinics Tues - Fri 1-4pm. All welcome. No appointment necessary. Employments Disputes Clinic fortnightly Tues - appointments necessary.

City of Tauranga Pipe Band

Grade 3, meet every Mon at Otumoetai Primary School Hall 7.30pm. A comprehensive programme for pipers & drummers. Experienced players welcome to join this competitive band. Maureen 541 0532

Concert

Mt Maunganui Senior Citizen's, 345 Maunganui Rd 1.30pm. Entertainer: Rodger Wodham, followed by afternoon tea. $3 door cover.

Dancing in Te Puke

Every Mon at St Pats Hall, Beatty Ave 7-8.30pm. New Vogue & modern sequence dance lessons early in session then program dancing waltz, foxtrot, blues, tangos, cha cha & more. $3pp. Gordon 572 0060

Fitness League

Ladies exercise with dance to music. Improve posture, energy, toned body, increase strength & fun. Every Mon at Greerton Senior Citizens Hall, 39 Maitland St 9.30-10.30am. Gloria 548 0377

Fitness League

Safe effective, low impact fun exercise set to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for women of all ages & abilities. First class free. Every Mon at Settlers Hall Omokoroa 9.30am & Tues St Johns Anglican Church Waihi 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Free Meditation Classes

Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm at 41 Sherwood St, Bellevue. Find peace, truth & wellbeing, its right inside you. David/Trisha 570 1204

Genealogy Friendly Group

Meet in the Mako Room, Papamoa Community Centre 1-3pm. Assistance offered to anyone with an interest in researching their family history. Daphne 575 4674

Harmony a Plenty Barbershop Chorus

Every Mon at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 7pm. New members welcome. Wilf 571 5576 or www.harmonyaplenty.co.nz

Line Dancing

Every Mon evening at Tauranga Citz Club, cnr Cameron Rd/13th Ave 6-8.30pm. 6-7pm beginners. Cancelled 19th Sept – restarts on 26th Sept. $6pp per night. Pat 544 2574 or just turn up.

Meditation & See What Unfolds

Meditation & discussion group every Mon 7-9pm with coffee after. $5 fee. Kevin 578 7205

Nam Wah Pai

Kung Fu Chinese martial art training at Tauranga Boys' College Tues & Thurs 6-7.30pm. At Tahatai Coast School Mon & Thurs 6.15-7.45pm. New members welcome. Brian 021 241 7059

Omokoroa Indoor Bowling Club

Meet at Settler's Hall, Omokoroa Rd every Mon 1.30pm & Tues 7.30pm. $3 mat fee. New players free first 3 weeks. Anne 548 1636

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

Club Night Triples, Matua Primary School Hall, Clivedene St 7.15pm. New members welcome. Karen 576 0443

Otumoetai Mens Rebus Inc

(Ex Probus) meet 3rd Mon of month at St John's Hall, Bureta Rd 9.45am. Guest speakers & companionship. New members welcome. David 544 0291

Piloga Classes

A fusion of Pilates & Yoga exercises. Consists of 30 mins Pilates, 30 of Yoga & 10 mins relaxation. Experienced teachers. Mon & Fri at Arataki Community Centre 10.30-11.40am. $12 per class. Check F.B. Piloga.

Recycled Teenagers

Gentle exercise for 50's forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary's Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Classes taken by qualified instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411

Spring into the Summer

Get your free wellness evaluation. Svetlana 027 616 2124

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

Otumoetai Rd, Cherrywood. Names in by 7.15pm, 7.30pm start. All playing levels welcome. Paul 576 6324

Taoist Tai Chi

Beginners class every Mon 9.30am. Tues 12.30pm & 7pm. Weds 1pm & 5.30pm. Thurs 12.30pm & 5.30pm. Sun-day 10am. 15 Koromiko St, Judea. 578 9116

Tauranga Brass

Practice every Mon at Community Hall, Elizabeth St West 7-9pm. All players welcome. Alex 0274 920 185 or 571 8720

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St from 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet & more. Also on Thurs evening twice a month. Shirley 577 0188

Tauranga Rock n Roll Club Inc

Club night every Mon at Tauranga RSA, Cameron Rd, Greerton 8pm. A relaxed, social evening of dancing. Members $3, non-members $5. Visitors welcome. Check the Facebook pages. Trina 575 7461 a/hs

Tauranga Senior Citizens Club

Cards, 500 & Bridge Mon & Thurs. Indoor Bowls Tues, Weds & Sat at 14 Norris St, behind Pak n Save 1-4pm. Register by 12.45pm. $2 includes afternoon tea. New members welcome.

Te Puke Forest & Bird

Evening meeting. Magical, mystical world of Whirinaki with Chris Birt at Masonic Lodge, Oxford St, Te Puke 7.30pm. All welcome.

Women's Art Group

Every Mon at Lyceum Club rooms, 68 1st Ave 9am - 12pm. New members welcome. Margaret 543 3244