The inaugral Tauranga Trail Run will see hundreds of runners complete a 28km track this morning.

The Smiths Sports Shoes-sponsored event will see runners complete two loops of a 14km track set in the TECT Park between Tauranga and Rotorua.Last year's trail run champion Russell Lake.Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Journalism.

The trail run is New Zealand's first carboNZero-certified running race, with terrain ranging from pine forest, native forest, sub-alpine tussock and stunning stream crossings.

Participants will cross streams and bridges before reaching a summit with views across to Mt. Tarawera, Mt. Ngongotaha, Mt. Edgecumbe and Mt. Maunganui.

The event raises money for the Tauranga Boys' College cross country team, with a portion of the entry fees funding tree-planting at the TECT Park.

Sunday 25 November

3:45 Live

Games, craft, drama while kids learn about the first Christmas & other bible stories every Sun at Papamoa Library 3.45pm. For ages 4-7yrs. No charge. In association with changepoint.co.nz Linda 572 5558

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Teaching by Lincoln Forlong on Ephesians 2:8-10. Communion today. All welcome.

Bay Blokart Club

Friendly club sailing at Baypark track every Sunday & race days on second Sun of month, Thursday twilight meetings now on. Racing from 6pm. Use second entrance 400m down Truman Lane. All welcome. Club ph 027 391 8300 or Peter 0274 721 322

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'Joseph - Prince of Egypt.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

BOP Linux Users

Bimonthly hands on day. Bring your computer for help with Linux & Open Source software. Arts & Crafts Centre (back room), cnr Elizabeth & Glasgow Sts 9.30am – 3pm. $2 door charge. All welcome. 578 6024 www.boplug.co.nz

Czech & Slovak Club Inc

School for bilingual children with Czech/Slovak background every Sun at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm. New members welcome. Facebook csclubtauranga

‘Brave New World'

Presented by BOP Symphonia Dec 2 at Baycourt 2pm. Guest soloist, acclaimed pianist Jason Bae, performing Grieg's Piano concerto in A minor & Dvorak's Sumphony No 9 in E minor. Book early.

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

Computer enthusiasts meet to share knowledge & experience at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St West, last Sun of month 9.30am - 12.30pm approx. $3 door charge. Visitors welcome. 544 2067

Learning Spiritual Laws

Sunday's at Plunket, 59 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga 10-11am. $5 donation, children free. Remember & celebrate who you are!

Mount Kids Christmas Market

Stalls run by kids at Arataki Community Centre 9.30am - 12.30pm. Come & get some Christmas bargains. Arts, crafts, produce, books, toys & more. Something for everyone. 575 2048

Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market

Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. Downtown the Mount open 7 days. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

Narcotics Anonymous

Every Sunday at Hamner Clinic 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton, Tauranga (behind Tyremaster) & every Fri at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui. Both 7pm. 0800 628 632

National Womens League Football

WaiBOP vs NFF at Rotorua International stadium. Kick off 1pm. Free admission. All welcome.

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

7.30am - 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising raffles to support needy causes. $10 per car space. 0272 593 120. Next market Dec 9.

Papamoa Country Music Club

Meet 4th Sun of the month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 1pm. Celebrating early Christmas. No club day in Dec. Visitors $4 incl afternoon tea. All welcome. Sharon 572 1983

Petanque

Every Sun, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. Neita 572 3768

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race Electron class yachts. Graham 572 5419

Rifle Range Public Open Day

Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shoot rests, ear muffs, etc. Firearms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz

Singles Mix & Mingle

50+ coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded singles in a relaxed atmosphere. Gayle 027 439 3267

Sunday Open Roll-Up

Tauranga Bowling Club at Domain, Cameron Rd 1pm onwards. Stay as long as you like. Play bowls or enjoy park-like facilities. Must wear flat soled shoes, bowls available. $3 club members, $5 visitors.

Theosophical Society

'Innerwise Health System” presented by Debbie Nehoff, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West. Entry by donation to cover expenses. All welcome. June 576 6106

Monday 26 November

Babies Moves & Groves

Mondays at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 11-11.45am. Movement to music class for 0-18 months using a variety of music, instruments & equipment. Sing, dance, laugh & play. 575 2048

Body & Soul Fun Fitness

For over 50's, social events & guest speakers. Mon & Fri, Greerton Hall Cameron Rd. Tues Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave. Weds Memorial Hall, 11th Ave. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Fitness League

Tone & align your body, increase flexibility & stamina. First class free. Mon at Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd & Tues at St John's Anglican Hall, Seddon St, Waihi. Both 9.30am. Dorothy 549 3378

Junction Coffee & Chat Group

For people with an experience of mental illness at Junction office, 4 Roys Rd, Greerton 10am – 12pm. 579 9890

Meditation

Free classes Mon 10am & Weds 7.30pm. Find peace, spiritual awareness & the meaning of your life. David 576 9764

Sequence Dance Class

Modern sequence dance tuition & revision every Mon St John's Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai 1-3pm. $3pp. Gordon 573 4333

Social Sports Programme

Every Mon 9.30am - 12pm. Badminton, table tennis, carpet bowls. $5pp. A great opportunity to socialise & keep fit. Call the team to make sure what sports are on each week 0800 229 727 extn 6000

St Columba Indoor Bowling Club

AGM & Prizegiving, St Columba Hall, 502 Otumoetai Rd 7.15pm. Jenny 576 3584

Taoist Tai Chi Te Puke

Te Puke Memorial Hall Mon & Tues 9.30am, Tues 5.30pm, Thurs 6pm. Joff 573 6020

Tauranga Vision Probus

Meet 4th Mon of month (except Dec & Jan) at Bureta Park Motor Inn 10am. Visit: https://sites.google.com/site/taurangavisionprobus

Toughlove Parent Support Group

Parents, do you need a loving solution to family problems? Every Mon 7pm. 543 3194

Vision Probus Club

Meet 4th Mon of the month at Bureta Hotel, Redwood Room 10am. 579 2289

Volunteer Western BOP

Time to spare? Be a volunteer. An hour or two, one day or more we have something for you. From administration, sport, disability support, youth mentor to fundraising. Open Mon - Thurs at office on 17th Ave. 571 3714

YMCA - ALFS

(Active lifestyle for seniors). Smooth Movers class Mon 8.45-9.45am & 10-11am at Matua Community Hall, Levers Rd. Also 9-9.55am & 10-10.55am at Arataki Hall, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St). Tues 9.15-10.15am & 10.30-11.30am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. Weds 9.15-10.15am Welcome Bay Hall, Welcome Bay Rd. Thurs 8.45-9.45am at Otumoetai Action Centre, Windsor Rd. Also 10.30-11.30am at Bethlehem Hall, Bethlehem Rd. Fri 9.15-10.15am at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd. 578 9272

Tuesday 27 November

Fibromyalgia Support Group

Last meeting for 2012 at Summer Sports Cafe, Adams Ave, Mount 1pm.

Free Bokwa Class

554 Papamoa Beach Rd, Papamoa (above Bakery) 5.30pm. Bring a friend & have some fun. Maya 021 995 065

Genesis - Women's Group

Every Tues during school term at Papamoa Surf Club, Papamoa Domain. This week: Leave surf club 9am to visit Blueberry Farm. New members welcome. Jennifer, Salvation Army 578 4264

Greerton Community Playgroup

Every Tues at Greerton Bible Church 9am - 12pm. Cost $3, morning tea provided. Pam 578 6971

Inachord Chorus

Ladies 4 part harmony every Tues at Bethlehem Community Church, 183 Moffat Rd 6.45pm. Enjoy singing & meet new friends. Shona 0272 801 004 or Sabine 577 0455 (day).

Katikati Mah Jong

Every Tues at Resource Centre, Beach Rd, Katikati 1-4pm. Encourages hard hands, restricts easy hands. 549 5954

Mount Social Table Tennis

Tuesday's at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way 7.30-9.30pm. Social table tennis open to all. Fun, relaxed atmosphere. 575 2048

Sequence Dancing

Tauranga Social & Leisure Club. St John's Anglican Church Hall, 94 Bureta Rd, Otumoetai. Tues 7-9.30pm, second Tues of month 3-5.30pm. Visitors welcome. John 578 9716

Sit & Stay Fit

Every Tues at Wesley Church Hall, 13th Ave 11-11.50am. Fun seated exercise, social events & occasional guest speakers. First class free. Wheel chair access. Dianne Body +Soul Fitness 576 5031

Tauranga Acoustic Music Club

Trust Bar, Bureta Rd 7.30pm. Friendly jam sessions or open concert 4th Tues & 2nd Sun. Sing, play or just listen. Paul 579 2346 or www.tamc.org.nz

Tauranga Astronomical Society

Observatory & hall open at Fergusson Park 7.30pm. Meeting features Glenn Urquhart, Auckland astronomer, talk based on Laurence Krauss's book 'A Universe from Nothing.” Will also discuss stellar evolution. Telescope viewing if weather permits. 576 5389

Tauranga Scrabble Club

Tauranga Bridge Club, Ngatai Rd 9am. 3 games $2.50. New players welcome. 544 8372

Tauranga Toastmasters

Tga Lyceum Club 1st Tues 7.15-8.45pm. Exterminate the butterflies, confidence building, improving public speaking & leadership skills. Alan 544 5989

Toastmasters Excel Club

Learn to be a competent speaker & get your message across. Meetings held on 2nd, 4th & 5th Tues of the month at Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way (off Grenada St) Mt Maunganui 6.15pm. New members welcome. Tess 575 6610

Tumble Time

Free - play indoors in our fun kids playgrounds Tues 9.30am - 12pm. Cost $3.50 for first child & $2.50 for other siblings. Children must be supervised by parent or caregiver. Trampolines, moonhoppers, scooters, balls, balancing, gymnastic equipment & more. 0800 Baypark (229 727) extn 6000 or email Robyn [email protected]

Widow & Widowers Club

All people living alone invited to meet at Arts & Crafts Centre, Elizabeth St 2pm. Margaret 576 5292

YMCA Sit n Fit Class

Tues at Papamoa Community Centre, Gravatt Rd, Papamoa 11.30am - 12.30pm. Weds at Greenwood Park Village, Welcome Bay Rd 11am - 12pm. Social exercise seated to music. All welcome. 578 9272

Wednesday 28 November

Badminton Mt Maunganui

Summer social club night Weds at Mount Sports Centre, Maunganui Rd 7-9pm. Cost $8 per night. All past & new players welcome. Janice 575 2438 or 027 201 0529

Baywide Community Law Service

Drop in clinic every Weds at 63 Willow St 5-6.30pm. No appointment necessary, 571 6812. Free legal assistance. Every Tues morning at Te Puke Clinic. For appointment 573 5614. Every Thurs morning at Katikati Clinic. For appointment 549 0399

Free Parent Education

Toughlove - a loving solution to family problems. Arataki Community Centre 7pm. 543 3194

Global Hearts Exercise Group

Weds 2pm & Fri 11am. Provides group activities combined with health education that encourages members to live a healthy & active lifestyle. Classes run by certified Phase 3 cardiac rehabilitator. Vikki 575 0470 or 0272 800 388

Golf

Give it a go Weds evenings at Te Puke Golf Club. Jenny 027 228 8336

Kayak Fishing Evening

At Tauranga Sport Fishing Club 7pm. Open to anyone interested. Tim Taylor 027 668 9904

Otumoetai Toy Box Toy Library

94 Bureta Rd. Open Weds 6.30-8.30pm, Thurs & Fri 9.30-11.30am. A number of membership options available. 576 9923 or 027 857 7452

Petanque Group

Every Weds at Kulim Park 9.30am. Friendly & informal. No fees. Tom 544 1225

Salvation Army Meeting

For all women every Weds at Salvation Army cnr Cameron Rd & 5th Ave/Tauranga. 10am morning tea, 10.30am meeting. Guest speaker: Carol Parsons, reflexologist. New members welcome. Jennifer 578 4264

Scottish Country Dancing

Weds at Senior Citizens Hall, Maunganui Rd. Fri at Papamoa Primary School Hall, Dickson Rd. Both 7.30pm. 573 5055

Soulfood

Relax, unwind, be still, reflect, enjoy. Join us to share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music from around the world. 6 Moiri Place, Maungatapu 7.30pm. 544 2786

Table Tennis Tauranga

Memorial Hall, QEYC. Weds 12.30-3pm, 6.30-9pm. Fri 6.30-9pm. Social or competitive. All welcome. www.sportsground.co.nz/tabletennistauranga or Caroline 543 0702

Te Puke Spiritual & Healing Centre

Settlers Lounge, Memorial Hall Te Puke. Doors open 6.45pm for 7.15pm start. Mini expo/Christmas party. $10. Great line up of readers, healers, food, games & spot prizes. Great night of fun. Last one for the year. Monique 573 4687

Toastmasters - City Early Start

Improve communication, leadership & teamwork skills. Join the motivated & enthusiastic group every Weds at Classic Flyers Avgas Cafe 6.45-8.15am. Email: [email protected] or 571 1545. Website: http://cityearlystart.toastmastersclubs.org

Toastmasters Tauranga South Area

Leadership skills, speaking skills. Weds at St George's Church Hall cnr Cameron Rd & Church St 7.15pm. All welcome. Alan 544 5989

Volunteer Western BOP

Need volunteers? If you are a charitable or non profit group we can help. We do initial interviews & refer suitable applicants. Become a member & receive regular consultation & newsletters. Office at 17th Ave open Mon - Thurs. 571 3714

Walking Group

Age Concern walking group meet at Bethlehem Rd shopping centre car park 10am. Car pool & take lunch. Quarry Road Gardens. All welcome. 578 2631

Welcome Bay Craft Group

Every Weds at the Lighthouse Church 1-3pm. All welcome.

Yoga

Every Weds at Otumoetai Clubrooms at Fergusson Park (end of Tilby Drive) 9.30-10.45am. Beginners welcome. Wear loose clothing & bring a mate. First lesson free, following classes $8. Email: Stella at [email protected]

Thursday 29 November

Bay Salsa

Salsa on the Strand. Intro class 8pm followed by social dancing. Thurs upstairs at Za Bar Pizzeria. No partner required. $2 entry (members free). All welcome. www.baysalsa.co.nz

Bolivia Tauranga

Every Thurs at Bridge Club, Cherrywood 12.50pm. Tuition, cards, tea/coffee. Toby 543 5358

Citizens Advice Bureau

Every Thurs at Arataki Community Centre 11am - 2pm. Free service for everyone. Don't know? Ask us! No appointment necessary.

Community Bible Study International

Join us at 14th Ave Gospel Centre until Nov 29 10am - 12pm for a non denominational in depth study of Isaiah. Joan 576 9065

Fitness League

Safe, effective, low impact exercise to music using the Bagot Stack technique, designed for females. All ages & abilities, first class free, every Thurs Central Baptist Church Hall, cnr 13th Ave & Cameron Rd 9.30am & Weds at Katikati Memorial Hall 10am. Pam 549 4799 or 021 117 170

Go4It Fundamental Skills Programme

Thurs & Sat - 2 sessions to choose from: 9.30am - 10.15pm. 10.30am - 11.15pm. Eight sessions per term - $50. Casuals $10 per session. For info 0800 Baypark (229 727) ext 6000 or email: Robyn [email protected]

Kickstart Soccer

Every Thurs 9-9.45am. Cost $7 per session. 0800 Baypark (229 727) extn 6000 or email Robyn [email protected]

Life by Design - Principle's for Living

Learn tools for everyday living; right here, right now. Understand the spiritual laws for health & wellbeing. No charge. 571 5188

Meditation Group

Come along to listen to a recorded teaching given by Kelsang Kyobpa & to discuss how to practice this teaching. The group is organised by like-minded people interested in improving their understanding & practice of meditation & Buddhism. Monthly group on Thurs (starts Nov 29) 7-8.30pm. Gold coin donation. All welcome. Diane 577 1484 [email protected] www.meditateintauranga.org

More than Craft

Friendly creative group every Thurs. Greerton Bible Church, Chadwick Rd 9.30-11.30am. Great crafts. $3 per morning. Creche for tiny tots. Ruth 576 0955

Mums Morning Soccer

Every Thurs at TECT Arena 10am - 12pm. Cost $5 per game. Child supervision while you play for $2 per child. Interested participants can enter a full team or enter as an individual & be put into a team. Text 027 467 7051 or call TECT Arena 0800 229 727 extn 6000

Relaxation & Support Group

For all women affected by cancer. Meet every Thurs at 56 Christopher St, Tauranga 1pm (parking at Citizens Club, 13th Ave). Gold coin donation. All welcome. Katy 571 3346 or email: [email protected]

Rock & Roll Social Dancers

Every Thurs at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St, Tauranga 7.30-9.30pm. Entry $3pp. All welcome. Peter 544 5556

Tauranga Heart Support Group

Phase 3 rehab exercise, social events & guest speakers for those with or at risk of heart disease. Every Thurs at City Church Hall, Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St 9.30-10.45am. All welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Tauranga Storytellers' Group

Meet last Thurs of every month. Claire 577 7220

Tennis Seniors

Over 35+ age group. Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club, Cameron Rd opp Court House every Thurs 9am.

Twilight Market

Every Thurs at Bethlehem Town Centre 4-8pm.

Friday 30 November

Alcoholics Anonymous

Open meeting every Fri at Hamner Clinic, 1235 Cameron Rd, Greerton (behind Tyremaster) 7.30pm. 0800 229 6757 for more meetings or assistance.

Arataki Art Group

Every Fri at Arataki Community Centre 9am - 12pm. Potential artists welcome to drop in for cuppa & chat to see what we do during those hours.

Brookfield Primary School Summer-Fest

Twilight Gala Dec 14 in the Sydenham Botanic Park next door to Brookfield School, 20 Miller Rd 5.30-8.30pm. Great food including Hangi (limited numbers, book at school office one week prior to event or take your chances on the night), candyfloss etc. Slide, chair ‘o' plane, merry go round etc. Games, face painting, spot prizes. Raffle with $700 first prize total value. Tickets from school office or outside Brookfield New World Nov 30

Free Immigration Clinic

Every Fri - legal advice & information on immigration issues. For appointment, Baywide Community Law 571 6812

Free Professional Development Workshops

Presented by WBOP Adult & Community Education Network, for tutors & educators on E-Learning & best practice. Ph/txt Charlotte 027 344 4278

Gay/Bi Mens Support Group

Do you need a trusting person to talk to? Discretion assured. For meetings & locations ph/text Alex 027 358 5934

Motor Neurone Disease Assn

Meet last Fri of each month at St Enoch's Church, 16th Ave, Tauranga 1.30-3.30pm. Lyn 579 3575

Mums Morning Netball

Every Fri at TECT Arena 10am - 12pm. $5 per game. Child supervision provided while you play for $2 per child. Interested participants can enter a full team or enter as an individual to be put into a team. Text 027 467 7051 or call TECT Arena 0800 229 727 extn 6000

NZ Shareholders Assn

BOP Branch meeting last Fri of the month (Feb – Nov) followed by social hour. Share information, discuss topical subjects. Visit local companies for briefings. Visiting speakers. New members welcome. For venue & time, Bruce 541 0688

Public Meeting

Come & join the discussion about the White Paper for Vulnerable Children at Dotterel Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 9.30am. RSVP 577 0923

Transcendental Meditation

Group meditation every Friday at 12th Ave venue 12pm. Email Stephen: [email protected] or 544 8778 website www.blissbusiness.co.nz