Te Puke's heritage walkway is to receive an official mayoral opening today.

Community Board chairperson Karyl Gunn on the new walkway

Western BOP mayor Ross Paterson and Bay of Plenty MP Tony Ryall will be officiating at 3.30pm.

The opening of the pedestrian strip across Commerce Lane marks stage one of the Te Puke town centre redevelopment, which is intended to connect the streest through to Jubilee Park, which is also planned for an upgrade.

Sevens Action at Te Puna

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union Club Rugby Sevens takes place today at Maramatanga Park at Te Puna, with ten senior clubs and six Under 14 teams, in non-stop Sevens action kicking off at 10.20am.

Mount Close out for Tin Man

Streets in Mount Maunganui are closed today in preparation for the Craig's Tinman Triathlon on Sunday.

Salisbury Avenue from the I-site to The Mall/Prince Avenue is closed from 6am today until 4pm Sunday December 4.

Also closed on Sunday are: Salisbury Avenue from the I-Site, The Mall, Adams Avenue, Marine Parade, Oceanbeach Road, and Maranui Street to Sunrise Roundabout. Papamoa Beach Road to Pacific View Road will be in the race zone but open to traffic. Motorists are asked to take care and watch for competitors. The roads will reopen progressively from 11am.

A Festive Pot-Pourri

Oriana concert to feature young talent. Dec 3 at St Mary's Church, Bayfair 2pm. Dec 4 at St Johns Church, Bureta 2pm. Includes solo items by Petra Wordsworth (aged 11) & Aiyana Jarbadan (aged 12). Adults $12, students $5. Gifts for foodbank under the Christmas tree appreciated.

BOP Christian Singles

Bring a plate for afternoon tea at Freedom Centre, 36d McDonald St, Mount 2pm. 575 5556

Car Boot Sale

Held by Tauranga South Community Patrol at Greerton Primary School 8am - 12pm. Sites $5 each. Weather permitting.

Car Boot Sale & Stalls

Dec 10 at Tauranga Girls' College staff car park, Cameron Rd 8am-1pm. $10 per car or stall. 571 5504

Christmas Market

Fabulous variety of exquisite products. The Orchard Church, 20 MacLoughlin Drive, Te Puke 10am - 4pm. Free entry. Kiwicoast Lions project. Ann 573 9790

Christmas Theme Dance

Sequence & old time dancing at Greerton Hall 8-11.30pm. Friendly atmosphere, good music & supper. Entry $6, members $5. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Scottish Soc. Allyson 576 9194

Dance Party

The Ultimate Christmas Dance Party. Ballroom & Latin at Te Puke Memorial Hall Dec 10 7-10.30pm. BYO drinks & supper. The Dance Centre. http://www.udance2.co.nz

Dutch Saint Nicholas Festival

Fan area on the waterfront 12pm. The Dutch community celebrates Saint Nicholas in Downtown Tauranga.

Gate Pa Tennis Club

Great social tennis from 1.30pm. Jean 543 9198

Harp & Voice Street Performing

Gabrielle Gregory Dec 3 at State Insurance Arcade. Dec 6 at Library Arcade, Willow St. Dec 9 at Goddards Arcade Devonport Rd. All from 12-1pm.

Harrisons Art Gallery

Exhibition now on: Pure Gold - Harrisons celebrates 50 fabulous years with 50 artists. Dec 3 - 23. Gallery open Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm & Sat 10am - 2pm. Late night Thurs Dec 8, 15, 22 till 7pm. 106 11th Ave Tauranga 578 9322

High Tea

Presented by Kiwicoast Lions at Orchard Church Cafe, McLoughlin Dve. 3 x sittings. 10.30am, 12.30pm, 2.30pm. Tickets $15 available at Gift Rapt & Te Puke Florist. Proceeds to Te Puke child/youth activities. Also Christmas market 10am - 4pm. Wonderful goodies for sale. Free entry to market.

Messianic Meeting: Ha Derech - The Way

Sharing The Truth, The Way & The Life together. All ages & backgrounds Jew & non Jew welcome. Every Sat 10am. Geoff or Pamela 570 1438

Otumoetai Playcentre

20th anniversary. All past playcentre members welcome. Special afternoon tea at playcentre, Windsor Rd 2-5pm with plenty of activities for the kids. All families welcome. RSVP for catering Tanya 576 1764

Papamoa Kindergarten Car Boot Sale

Te Akau Ki Papamoa School car park, Doncaster Drive 9am.

Performing Arts Showcase

Presented by Yvonne Edwards School of Dance & Paula Harrison School of Dance at Baycourt 7pm. One show only. Tickets from Baycourt & door sales. Ballet, musical theatre, drama, jazz & tap dancing.

Presbyterian Church Marton

Marton Presbyterians are celebrating 150 years on Aug 19 & 20 2012. If you have been part of St Andrew's & would like further info ph 06 327 4532 or email: [email protected]

Sativa Eagle Charity Motorcycle Road

Dec 10 - Ride the Rotorua Lakes. Leave from Tauranga Baypark Stadium car park area 9.30am. Meet up 9am. $20 donation – spot prizes. To register visit www.upost.co.nz Want to ride pillion? Karl 0274 908 309

Tauranga Brass Christmas Concert

St Andrews Dee St, Mt Maunganui 2pm. Entry $5.

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Christmas Hamper tickets on sale. Support Omanu Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauranga Fuchsia Shows

Dec 3 & 4. Sat 11am – 4pm, Sun 9.30am – 3.30pm. Tauranga Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West. Sales table. Entry $3. Pat 575 4591

Tauranga Radio Sailing Club

Model yacht sailing every Sat 11am - 4pm & Weds 1.30-6pm at Lake Taurikura, Scoria Close, The Lakes, Tauriko.

Tauranga Scottish Society

Christmas theme dance at Greerton Hall 8-11.30pm. Allyson 576 9194

The Drawing Challenge

Jump in anytime. You'll get a Daily Trigger to interpret however you like then express artistically - all for a month. [email protected]