Good morning Sunlive readers and welcome back to a rather windy, wet Saturday - which also happens to be the first day of summer. Go figure!

The weather has got the one up on all the fun this weekend with many cancellations in place.

Both the Tauranga and Te Puke Christmas parades have been cancelled.

In addition the North Island Saloon Champs at BayPark family stadium have also been cancelled and postponed until December 8.

MetService has predicted showers turning to rain this morning, possibly heavy, and chance of a thundery evening. Gusty northeastersly,should be easing at night. The high today is 19°c with an overnight low of 17°c

So while that may put a damper on some of the day's activities, there's still a heap of indoor ones to be enjoyed.

For one, today marks the first day of December (that's right only 24 days until Christmas) - so why not get out and get your shopping sorted early?

Or if you prefer something more in the way of entertainment then head over to Baycourt where Gillian Moore School of Dance is presenting Beauty and the Beast at 1pm and again at 6pm.

Plus there's a ton of other indoor events which you can check out in the calendar below.

Before you do that however, I'll just go ahead and leave this one here to get you all in the festive mood. Happy nearly-festive season.

Bay Network Singles Club
50 Plus. Great people & awesome outings. Must have a sense of humor. Ph Jonathan 572 2091 or Maureen 021 112 3307

Baypark Family Speedway
6:30pm North Island Saloon Champs. wwwbaypark.co.nz

Beauty & The Beast
Gillian Moore School of Dance pupils bring to life this enchanted tale through all genres of dance. 1pm & 6:30pm. www.baycourt.co.nz for info & tickets

Christmas Art Fest
10-4pm. Live music, art & craft, workshops & food carts. Free entry all ages. Anglican Missions at 53 Te Okuroa Drive Papamoa. Ph Julie 0274 205 375

Christmas Dance
On Sat 8 Dec, Greerton Hall, 7:30pm. BYO drink & nibbles. Great social dance music. Everyone welcome. Ph 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Gate Pa Junior Tennis
Club days/times: Sat 9am: 5-7 yrs, 10am: 8-10 yrs Thurs- 4.30pm: Intermediate ages, 6pm: College ages. New members welcome. Racquets are available. Enquiries: Turu 022 031 7568

LOL Laughter Wellness
We don't laugh because we're happy, we're happy because we laugh. Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui, 11-11:45am. Koha. Trish 022 036 6768 lollaughterwellness@gmail.com

Mount Maunganui Toy Library
Rent toys, keep your kids entertained. Find us on Facebook. 22 MacDonald St, Wed 9:30-12, Fri 11:30-2, Sat 9:30-12

Mount Music Club
2nd Sat in month. Mostly country. Good backing band. Mount Old Folks Hall, Midway, Mount

Narcotics Anonymous
Open meeting every Sat, 7:30-8:30pm at Hanmer Clinic (behind Super Liquor), 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton. If using drugs is causing you problems, ph 0800 NA TODAY

Omanu Bowling Club
50th Anniversary Weekend. Tonight 6:30pm Anniversary Dinner. Open to all past & present members.

Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis. Start time 1:30pm. Bellevue Park, Windsor Road (next to Swimming Pool Complex). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Fred 544 5088

Petanque
Tga/BOP Club, at Club Mt Maunganui 12:50pm start. All welcome to try a new sport. Equip available, all coaching given. Ph Jo Ann 578 3606

Red Cross Volunteers
Looking for something professional & to support your community while gaining retail skills for 4hrs? Enquire today at Red Cross Shop Cameron Rd, ph 578 2683

Seeka TePuke Float Parade
11am-1pm Downtown Te Puke. Free admission. Tours around town twice & followed by prize-giving ceremony. Theme - Celebrating local sports stars!

Tauranga Fuchsia Group
Meet at Art/Craft Centre Elizabeth St West, last Saturday of the month except Dec/Jan at 1:30pm. Growing fuchsias. Pat 579 1655 Noeleen 578 4643

Tauranga Rotaries March Book-Sale
Please donate books, records, CDs, DVDs, jigsaws, sheet music. Drop off at 24 Montana Dr, 20 Ririnui Pl. Ph Anne 543 5350 or Ross 544 0817

Tauranga Social Dance Club
Christmas Dance at Greerton Hall 7-10pm. Supper, raffles, spot prizes. All welcome. Faye 07 543 3280

Te Puke Toy Library
Tues-Thurs 9-1pm, Fri/Sat 10-12pm Borrow Toys, have a play, Playgroup on Friday as well as Brick Kids during term 3:30pm. 7 Stock Rd. Ph 027 263 9309

TECT National Sevens
Tauranga Domain 15-16 Dec. Tickets on sale now! www.nationalsevens.co.nz

Trustpower Christmas Parade
Come to the Christmas Parade, Downtown Tauranga at today at 11am! More info at www.taurangachristmasparade.co.nz

Well-being For Women
You're invited to join the conversation on women today, our well-being & our health. 12;30-3pm at Waipuna Hospice. Ingrid 021 952 690