What‘s on - speedway, beach dig, art

The South Pacific Super Saloon Championship is on at Baypark Speedway tonight. Photo: Baypark Speedway.

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Kia mataara koe mo nga hau i tenei ahiahi. Me koa te rā!

Expect a mainly fine day today with high cloud, and southwesterlies strengthening this afternoon. If you're tenting or trying out your new Christmas trampoline, be aware that there may be strong gusts of winds later today and tomorrow.

It's a one-layer clothing day with an expected high of 22 degrees and an overnight low of 12 degrees. Sunset is at 8.41pm.

The current UV level is at ‘10' which means ‘Dangerous'. Sun protection is required all day today even if it's cloudy, until 5.30pm. Cloudy days mask the UV risk.

If you're travelling click here for our traffic update. Are you freedom camping? Click here for information on where you can find a camp ground.

What's on today?

Water polo is enlivening the Tauranga waterfront for the second day of the ‘Water polo on the Tauranga Waterfront' tournament. Come along and watch this physically demanding and dynamic sports and enjoy the festival atmosphere with music and food on The Strand. More here

MoreFM Bay of Plenty are hosting their Beach Dig 2020 at Mount Main Beach from 11am – 1pm, or until all the prizes are claimed. This year there will be two dig spaces, one for the three to five year olds, and the second for the six to 11 year olds. Bring the kids down to dig for an iceblock stick that corresponds to a prize. The free event is open to children age 3-11.

Waihi Beach has a sand castle making competition from 11am – 1pm, hosted by the Waihi Beach Surf Lifesaving Club and Waihi Beach Junior Surf. Children under 14 - $2, family - $10, adults - $3. All proceeds go to the Surf Lifesaving Club. More here

At the Wharepai Domain, Fat Freddy's Drop Summer Record Tour with DJ Jazzy Jeff will be happening from 3pm til midnight. Also appearing are L.A.B, Avantdale Bowling Club, JessB, Bailey Wiley, Tunes of I, Chaii and Silva MC. More here

Next to Coronation Park is the Pepi Toot train which will be out about today from 10am – 2pm, leaving from Salisbury Ave outside the Spongedrop Cafe. All aboard! Toot! Toot!

The Tauranga Record Fair is happening at The Jam Factory in 17th Ave from 10am – 3pm. Cds and cassettes will also be making an appearance.

Also at Tauranga Historic Village, 17th Ave, Marilyn Muirhead is holding an exhibition at The Incubator Creative Hub, with doors open today from 10am – 3pm.

Tauranga Art Gallery is open today from 10am – 4.30pm. Come along and view the current exhibitions - Kelcy Taratoa: Who am I?; Te Rangi Haupapa – a woven history; HOME: Mr G; and Insert Coin –Kereama Taepa.

Exterior scene showing boy standing in front of Christmas tree playing with a toy plane. Credit: Personal Record. Reynolds, Ah. [Christmas 1952] Stills Collection, Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. Courtesy of Alfred Harry Reynolds Collection. S297831

At Tauranga City Library is an opportunity to view ‘Summers past and Christmas presents', a compilation of amateur films from the archive collections. More information here

At Baypark Speedway this evening, the South Pacific Super Saloon Championship will be taking place with super saloons, sprint cars, stock cars, six shooters and mini stocks. Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6.30pm. More here

For more of what's happening around the Bay:

Art On The Strand
Original art for sale. Weather permitting. 9am-4pm. The Strand, Tauranga. Tauranga Society of Artists


Bay Network Singles Club
Join a social club for over 50s with weekend dining out, barbecues, pot-lucks, year round & annual trip away. Ph Maureen 021 112 3307, Jonathan 572 2091


Beth-El Messianic Family
Celebrate the Sabbath (Sat) as Yeshua (Jesus) & all early believers did. All Welcome. 10am Otumoetai Primary Hall. Joel van Ameringen 021 768 043 www.BethEl.org.nz


Blues Brothers Musical: Auditions
Want to audition for the world premiere of the musical The Blues Brothers: First Contact? Auditions in January 2020. Head to https://www.taurangamusicaltheatre.co.nz/shows/thebluesbrothers/ for audition info.


Croquet
At Croquet Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St; Mon, Wed, Sat; 9am for 9:30 start. Ph Jacqui 07 574 9232


In the Land Exhibition
Art Exhibition by Caroline Burton. Unique NZ Merino & Silk Fibre Artworks on show Tue-Sat 11am-4pm until 17 Jan. theartloungenz.com


Jigsaw Library
Welcome to the St Stephens Jigsaw Library 10am-12noon. Hire: $1 for 1000+ piece, 50c under 1000 piece. Cnr Highmore & Brookfield Tce, Brookfield


LOL Laughter Wellness
Laughter sessions at Arataki Community Centre on hold until 18th Jan. Venue unavailable. Keep laughing wherever you are. Merry Christmas & Jolly New Year.


Otumoetai Tennis Club
Adult tennis 1:30pm Bellevue Park Windsor Road (adjacent to swimming pool). New players & visitors welcome. Ph Victor 027 577 1818 a/hrs


Pétanque
At Club Mt Maunganui, 45 Kawaka St. Tues 4pm, 2nd game 5pm. Sat 1pm. Boules, coaching on site. Ph Maryan 552 4346 or 022 070 8200


Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club
Friendly synchronised swimming club based at Baywave. Beginners train Sat mornings. First lesson free. Ph Jo 027 543 1697, www.taurangasynchro.co.nz or Facebook @taurangasynchroNZ

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