Take a multi-sensory walk through the Easter story at the Bethlehem Baptist Church.

The Easter display tells the story of the resurrection of Jesus and offers a real look into the history of Easter weekend.

From Friday to Sunday from 9am – 6pm, and Monday from 8.30am to 12pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church on Bethlehem Rd, Tauranga. Entry by donation.

Jazz Festival

The 51^st National Jazz Festival hits town for Easter with lots happening around the city.

Sons of Sinatara started the festival with a performance at Baycourt overnight to be followed by Big Band Night tonight.

The Strand in the city is set to be a buzz as people come out to get a taste of some of the best jazz musicians in the world.

Easter Road Closures: Tauranga City Centre

• The Strand will be closed from midnight on Friday 29th March until midnight on Sunday 31st March.
• Willow Street from Spring Street to Wharf Street will be closed from 6am until 6pm on Saturday 30th March
• Wharf Street from Durham Street to Willow Street and Willow Street from Wharf Street to Hamilton Street will be closed to all traffic except buses and taxis from midnight on Friday 29th March until midnight on Sunday 31st March.

Easter Road Closures: 17th Avenue

• 17th Avenue from Clark Street to the cul-de-sac at the end of the road will be closed from 7am until 7pm on Sunday 31st March and Monday 1st April. 17th Avenue from the intersection with Cameron Road to Clark Street, and Clark Street to 20th Avenue will be open to traffic heading towards Greerton only.
• Parking will be limited on 17th Avenue.

Easter Road Closures: Mount Maunganui

• Maunganui Road will be closed from Banks Avenue/Salisbury Avenue to Pacific Avenue on Saturday 30th March between 6am and 5pm for the Easter Family Festival

Friday 29 March

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.

Chess Tauranga

Every Fri at Tauranga RSA, Greerton 6pm onwards for the whole family. Noel 579 5412 http://www.westernbopchess.weebly.com/

Classical Concert

In St Peter's Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 7.30pm. 'Stabat Mater” by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. A musical meditation on the suffering of Mary during Christ's crucifixion. Free event, donation appreciated to offset the cost for the orchestra.

Free Immigration Clinic

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

Gay/Bi Men's Support Group

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

Katikati Ukulele Festival

April 5, Friday Jam at Katikati RSA from 7pm. Free. April 6 at Katikati Memorial Hall 12-5pm. Uke play along, open mike & workshops. Featuring: Ukes-a-plenty, the Nukes, Mr Ukulele: Kevin Fogarty. Adults 5, child $1, family pass $10. Festival concert from 6pm. The Nukes & Ukulele All Star Band. Adults $5, child $1, family pass $10. Christine 0274 809 261 or 549 5827.

Saturday 30 March

2013 Christian Singles

Born again friendship group meet monthly socially. Plus 1st & 3rd Tues of month at McCafe Mt Maunganui 10am. Email: [email protected] or 021 182 7972

26th Easter Book Sale

Sale held March 30, 31 - 1 April 2013 at new venue, Countdown's old Foodtown Building Cameron Rd, opp Tauranga Boys College.

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm, weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Easter camping at Fletcher Bay DOC camp at the end of the Coromandel Peninsular. Bevan 576 8885

Behaviour Problems

ADD, ADHD, pain, anxiety or stress. Non drug treatment settles the mind, releases stress & relieves pain. Private sessions by appointment. Group sessions every Sat 9am. $5. 021 753 693

BOKWA Fitness Class

Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd 9.30am. As seen on TV, try the new fitness buzz. Great music, easy steps. All levels of fitness welcome. Instructor Sarah 021 185 3363 http://www.bokwafitness.com/

Easter Family Festival

Downtown the Mount 10am – 3pm. Free family fun & entertainment. Slides, castles, gym, dance & zumba sessions, fire eating & dancing, Easter Bunny & more. www.mountmaunganui.org.nz/WHATSON/EFF

Market

Greerton Hall 8am - 12pm. Crafts, plants, produce, bric-a-brac. Merv or Nancy 07 863 6697

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438

Petanque

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

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

The Sociables

Males/Females 30's/40's age group of males & females that meet once a week to socialise by dining out or participating in local activities & events. More men needed, come on guys don't be shy. 022 012 0376

Car Boot Sale

We have a sausage sizzle, car wash and car boot sale for the community to join in. Evans Rd Church - every 3rd Saturday of the month. $5 / Car. Bargains for all. Phone 0211338986. Thanking you in advance for this worthy cause (You can check with St Andrews, Dee Street Presbyterian Church, Mt Maunganui for references and authenticity)

Sunday 31 March

Beekeeping Hobbyists

Meet at 1114 Ohauiti Rd, Hairini, Tauranga 2pm. Gordon 0275 442 882

Easter in the Park

Hosted by Mt Mosaic, at Coronation Park 9.30am - 1pm. Family event with games, entertainment & food. Free event. No cover charge, no money needed.

Easter Sunday Jazz

At Omokoroa Boat Club 3-6pm. Trevor Braunias & Jazz Express. Members free, non members $15 entry. Door sales only. Held under special license. All welcome.

Financial Markets Trading

Meet up with other traders to share knowledge & experiences. 021 022 04737

Junior Youth Empowerment Programme

Group for 11-13yr olds, fortnightly Sundays 10am - 12pm. Empowers young people to work to better the community & develop their own intellectual & spiritual qualities (kindness, justice etc). Religiously inspired but not religious instruction. Email: [email protected]

Learning Spiritual Laws

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

Lenore & Terry Christie Exhibitions

Paintings & woodcrafted miniatures March 31 - April 6 at Little Blue House, Main St, Katikati. Open daily 10am - 4pm.

Maketu Market

This Sunday & Easter Sunday. 8am start & lots of variety in the stalls. Maureen 533 2340

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

Official Opening of MCG Gardens

April 7 at May St Reserve 3-6pm. Mount Community Garden Committee & Mount Lions Club invite all interested members of the public & community gardeners to join.

Paint an Egg Day

At Little Blue House, Main St, Katikati 10am - 4pm.

Papamoa Country Music Club

Meet 4th Sunday of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd 1-4.30pm. Note: No club day this month. 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, shooting 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

Tauranga Prayer & Healing Fest

Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, Memorial Park, cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd, Tauranga 2.30-5pm. Prayer is available for anything in the name of Jesus Christ.

Tauranga Rainbow Social Network

For lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender. Meet monthly. Kay 07 218 1411 or 021 239 7142

Vintage Machinery Expo

April 7 at The Lakes (signposted from Tauriko Roundabout) 10am - 4pm. 548 2218

Monday 1 April

Babies Moves & Grooves

Every Mon at Arataki Community Centre 11am - 12pm. Movement to music for 0-18 months with a range of music, instruments & equipment. Matt 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 City Church cnr Otumoetai Rd/Sherwood St. All classes 9.15-10.15am. First class free. Men & women welcome. Dianne 576 5031 Qualified Instructor/Cardiac Care leader.

Free Antenatal Classes

Pirirakau Hauora, classes available each month in 2013. Venues throughout the Bay. For dates & venues ph 552 4573 or email: [email protected]

Junior Badminton Club

Every Mon at Bethlehem College 6-7.30pm. Tues at Otumoetai College 5.15-6.45pm. Tauranga Intermediate 6-7.30pm. Coaching & racquets available. Sue 021 194 4335. www.taurangabadminton.co.nz

Meditation

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

Otumoetai Indoor Bowls

No Bowls (Easter Monday) Karen 576 0443

Puppy & Home Training Classes

5 week courses only $50 starts April 8. http://www.taurangadogtraining.com/ or Pam 578 4370

Recycled Teenagers

Gentle exercise for 50's forwards, & injury or illness rehabilitation. Mon & Weds, 14 Norris St, Tauranga Senior Citizens Club, behind Pak n Save. Tues at St Mary's Church Hall, Girven Rd. All 9 - 10.30am. Taken by Heart Foundation phase 3 cardiac instructor. First class free. Jennifer 571 1411

Tauranga Badminton Club

Every Mon & Weds at Bethlehem College 7.30-9.30pm. Sue 021 194 4335. www.taurangabadmintonclub.co.nz

Tauranga Creative Fibre

Every Mon at Arts Centre, Elizabeth St 9.30am. Spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, crochet, beading & more. Learn & share in a mutually supportive club. Also on Thurs evenings twice a month. Joan 577 6781

Te Puna Indoor Bowling Club

Every Mon at Te Puna Memorial Hall 7.15pm. Ian 579 3024

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. Also Te Puke Senior Citizen's Club, Jocelyn St, Te Puke 9.15-10.15am. All welcome. First class free. 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