Big dogs, small dogs, fluffy or not, are strutting their stuff on the ‘dog' walk for the Tauranga Kennel Association's annual ribbon parade today.

Ribbon parades, primarily for new exhibitors and local pedigree dog owners are held in January, May and August each year.

The parade is at Waipuna Park, Welcome Bay today. The TKA committee will be on hand to answer any questions about dog related matters.

Entries are being taken from 8.15am. There is a $4 cost per dog to enter or $2 per stake class.

The All Breeds Championship shows are held at Waipuna Park in October.

Sunday 26 May

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Speaker: Richard Roodt 'Get ready for battle” Ephesians 6:10-13. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618

Beekeeping Hobbyists

Meet at 501 Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay 2pm. Gordon 027 544 2882

Bible Seminars

Sundays at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'Joseph saves his brothers.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

BOP Linux Users

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

BOP MND Association

Fundraising/awareness walk June 9 at Memorial Park 11am. To register http://walktodfeetmnd.wordpress.com

BOPRCCC Club Race Day

1/8 scale nitro & electric radio controlled car racing at TECT Park, Pyes Pa Road, Whatoroa Rd in TMMI motor sport area, weather permitting. Starts 9.45am, register car by 9.15am. Enter car $12, spectators free. Sausage sizzle $2. Email: [email protected]

Bowls Matua

Winter social bowls. Make up your triples team or enter individually. 2 games of 1 hr 10 min limited to first 16 teams. Entries close 12.30pm on the day. Ply starts 1pm. Cost $5 per player. 576 9980

Club Mt Maunganui

Indoor bowls start 1pm. All welcome. Allen 575 5776

Fire Brigade Bowling Club

Champ of Champ Singles at Memorial Hall 9am. Sharon 543 3929

Giant Garage Sale

Queens birthday Sunday at Downtown Mount. Over 50 shops will have some amazing bargains. You never know what treasures you will find. June 2 10.30am - 3pm. www.mountmaunganui.org.nz

Home Computer Club (Tga) Inc

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

Learning Spiritual Laws

Sunday's 10-11am & Weds 7.30-8.30pm at Plunket Rooms, 59 Otumoetai Rd, Tauranga. $5 donation, children free. Remember & celebrate who you are!

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

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. 542 2559 a/hs.

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

SOS Seminar – Slave or Sovereign

Held June 2. Presented by Marc Pawley – a 30 year exploration into; 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Constitutional Order, & the potential for New Zealander's today. An illuminating talk relevant to today's Constitutional dilemma facing New Zealanders, & the moral conflicts arising from current thinking. $10 contribution appreciated, light refreshments provided. At Mako Room, Papamoa Community Library, Palm Beach Plaza 12.30-4.30pm. Loral 021 024 66976

Tango

Argentine Tango upstairs at Imbibe Bar & Restaurant, 19 Girven Rd, Mount. Social dancing from 6.45pm. For free demo/intro, Carl 021 280 4464

Tauranga Kennel Assn

Ribbon Parade at Waipuna Park, Kaitemako Rd, Welcome Bay. Entries taken on the day from 8.15am. $4 per dog, $2 per stake class. Child handler & veteran class also welcome. Food available. Angela 549 5469 or 0275 550 989

Tauranga Rainbow Social Network

For gay/lesbian/bi/transgender meet 2nd Sun every month at 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

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.

Te Puke Forest & Bird

Mystery trip. Where to? Can't say…Trip leader Matt Reid. Bring a torch & shoes that can get wet! Two hour moderate walk. Add 15 mins drive time. Car $3. Cathy 573 9566, emergency 027 223 4991

Theosophical Society

'The Power of the Octagon” by Glen Atkinson at Tauranga Yoga Centre 2pm. Entry by donation. All welcome. June 576 6106

Welcome Bay Community Centre

AGM & grand opening ceremony May 26. Afternoon tea 3pm. Nominations for committee members wanted. All welcome.

Young Classical Musicians Society

Concert at St Enoch's Church, 16th Ave 2.30pm. Entry adults $3, children $1, family $6 2 + 2. Come & enjoy our young talent. Jocelyn 575 5975

Disc Golf

McLarens Falls top equestrian centre.
Tauranga Extreme Tournament. All day 9am - 5pm. Contact Person Miles 021 920 417. Competitors from around the country.