It's Saturday, the morning is crisp, the sun is out and shinning and the birds are singing their autumn song. You can't ask for a better start to the day.

And with the MetService forecasting a fine day with light winds, the weather's looking perfect for Week Three of the Baywide Premier and Division One Club Rugby Competitions, and the Western Bay of Plenty New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge at Mount ITM on Owens Place.

Several teams will determined to extend their unbeaten streaks in the Baywide Premier and Division One Club Rugby Competitions today.

Heading into Week Three of the competition, defending champions Rangataua are unbeaten and lead the premier table, while Ngongotaha, Opotiki and Papamoa have all established themselves at the top of the Division 1 table following back-to-back wins.

Going head-to-head in today's Premier and Premier Development matches are Whakatane Marist v Te Puke Sports, Paroa v Rangataua, Tauranga Sports v Whakarewarewa, Greerton Marist v Te Puna, Mount Maunganui Sports v Rotoiti, and Poroporo v Arataki.

Premier Development and Premier competition matches kick-off at 1pm and 2.45pm respectively.

While in the Division One competition itsTe Teko v Papamoa, Marist St Michael's v Ngongotaha, Ruatoki v Opotiki, Kahukura v Rangiuru, Waimana v Waikite, and Judea v Katikati. All matches kick off at 2.45pm.

For the 2017 Baywide Premier Club Rugby draw and weekly results, visit boprugby.co.nz.

While in Mount Maunganui, the Western Bay of Plenty New Zealand Certified Builders Apprentice Challenge will be held at Mount ITM in Owens Place, starting at 8am.

Each apprentice will take part in a timed challenge over a course of eight hours to construct a high-spec outdoor table and bench seating set project, which will all be donated to local community groups following the challenge.

During the challenge, apprentices will be assessed on reading and interpreting plans, skill level, decision making and ‘employable value'.

The winner at the end of the eight hours will be awarded with a trophy and prizes, plus book their spot at the National Finals to be held in Auckland later this year.

For more information, visit www.nzcb.nz

These are just two one a number of awesome events taking place today, to see more check out SunLive's full What's On listing below.

WHAT'S ON – SATURDAY, APRIL 8

30th Annual Book Sale

Tauranga Rotary Club held April 15, 16 & 17 at Seeka Coolstore, Totara St, Mount. Parking is available from Kereiti St via Waimarie St from Hewletts Rd. Ross 544 0817

Bay Network Singles Social Club

55+ who wish to make new friends & enjoy club activities, dining, shows, trips, bbq's etc. Mary-Anne 027 207 1690 or 576 9988

Caravan & Motorhome Owners

Interested in joining like minded people & attend weekend rallies? Neal 576 9031

Chakra Workshop for Beginners

Explore your authentic self & learn about energy centres that govern the body. April 15, Papamoa Rec Centre 12.30-2.30pm. $25. Limited spaces available. To book/details https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2017/an-introduction-to-chakras-workshop/tauranga

Dream Interpretation

Interpret your own dreams & hear God's voice with acclaimed authors Mark Holloway & Charity Virkler-Keyembe. April 8th 6.30pm & April 9 9 10am at the Coolstore Church, 74 Quarry Rd, Te Puke 6.30pm & Sunday 9th at Te Puke Baptist Church 6pm. Mary 027 251 1440

Free Blues Rock Concert

Starring the amazing 'Skeleton Crew” & Maria Fuller. St James Church, 70 Pooles Rd, Greerton 2pm. Peter 022 323 9102

Friendship Force International

Friendship & Home Hosting exchanges with other clubs worldwide. Barbara 574 5711 or email: [email protected] www.thefriendshipforce.org

Genealogy Informal Group

Ideas on how to extend your family tree. 849 SH29, Tauriko 1.30pm. $2 pp. Cathy 541 3335 a/hs.

LOL Laughter Wellness

Have a laugh in the winter timeslot at Arataki Community Centre, Mount 11-11.45am. $3 door. Trish 022 036 6768 email: [email protected]

Messianic Meetings

Every Sat at Hillier Centre, 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui 10am. Seek to unite together in our walk to put truth into action on a daily basis. 544 7424 or 0210 226 3515

Mount Sequence Dance

Note change of venue: Arataki Centre, off Girven Rd, Mount 7.30-11pm. Good company, live band, supper. Door: $7. Organised by Mount Scottish Soc. Elizabeth 544 5633

Narcotics Anonymous Open Meetings

Sat 7.30-8.30pm & every Sun 7-8pm, Hanmer Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. Mon 7-8pm & Fri 7.30-8.30pm, Hillier Centre. 31 Gloucester Rd, Mt Maunganui. Women's Meeting every Tues 10.30-11.30am Downstairs Hall, Salvation Army Recovery Church, 375 Cameron Rd. 0800 NA TODAY

Petanque @ Club Mt Maunganui

Sat & Sun - coaching & competitive play 1pm. Equip available, all levels welcome. Jo Ann 578 3606

Sabbath Service

Every Sat 10.30am Bible discussion adults & children. 11.45am share blessings/singing/sermon Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. 576 0435 or 021 0778 214

ScandinaviaNZ

April 22, shared luncheon at Evans Community Church, Evans Rd, Papamoa 11.30am. Bring a plate of finger food to share. Coffee/tea provided. $4pp. Barbara 542 1185 email: [email protected]

Special ‘Bless Israel' Celebration

April 8 at Otumoetai Primary School Hall 6.30pm. All welcome. Dorothy 570 1196

The Easter Open

Metlifecare's Papamoa Beach Village, 2 Te Okuroa Drive from 10am. Activities include Easter egg hunt, kids face painting, traditional Easter bonnet parade, live music & hot cross buns. RSVP: [email protected]

Trustpower Photographic Exhibition

Until April 9 at The Strand, Downtown Tauranga. Large scale exhibition showcasing our people & places. Free entry.

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1940's - 90's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Zee Market City Styles

Arts, crafts & small business, Elizabeth St Community Hall 10am - 2pm. Follow the signs.

To place a listing on SunLive's What's On page email Julie: [email protected]