Pigs, possums and prizes

For those feeling adventurous today, Te Ranga School's annual Possum and Pig hunt is underway.

The school's 16^th annual fundraiser runs from July 4-7 with around 50 hunters on the hunt to win this year's event.

Weigh in and possum counting will begin at 9am.

Hunters can catch their bounty anywhere – providing they have appropriate licences for using firearms, comply with firearm regulations and have landowner's permission to hunt on land.

Possums can be caught by trap or gun with fur being plucked immediately after the event.

Activities including a ‘killer hill pig run' where participants have to run up-hill while carrying a pig on their shoulders, and ‘cow pat bingo' are also on offer.

There are more than 40 spot rpizes to giveaway.

Birthday celebrations in Bethlehem

Bethlehem Campus is celebrating 25 years of Christian education this weekend.

Current students, families, teachers and supporters, both past and present, from all operations of the campus celebrated with a ‘past and present' concert last night.

On Saturday, the campus also launched the book ‘Great Features', written by Jeanette Knudsen, in recognition of the last 25 years.

Today sees a thanksgiving service to end the festivities.

Sunday 7 July

Argentine Tango for Beginners

6 week intro to Salon Tango starts Sunday 5.15pm 7 July. This unique social dance is growing in NZ & worldwide. First lesson free to look/see. Ph Carl 021 2804464 or email Carl@eltango.co.nz

Bible Seminars

Sunday 1:45pm at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton. Title: 'Moses - God's unwilling Leader” Interactive, Q & A. All welcome. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Orchid Society

Auction of donated plants/goods July 14 at Masonic Lodge Hall, 18 Oxford St, Te Puke starts 12noon. Afternoon tea held at end of the auction. Members of the public welcome to attend & bid. Bids in multiples of $1. Cash of cheques only, no Eftpos.

Czeck & Slovak Club Tauranga Inc

Czech school for children from bi-lingual background every Sunday at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm. http://www.facebook.com/ceskyaslovenskyclubtauranga or csclubtauranga@hotmail.com

Enchantee

At Baycourt 2pm. BOP Symphonia will whisk you away for a romantic interlude to France. www.baycourt.co.nz or 577 7188

End of Life Choice

Discussion meeting first Sun of month at 7 First Avenue, Tauranga 2pm. Des 578 6324

Foraging for Wild Edible Weeds Workshop

Discover their health benefits, how to identify them on a wild weed walk & how to make delicious, nutritious smoothies, pestos & mineral rich soups. Sun 14 July 10-12.30pm. 190 A Tara Rd, Papamoa. Cost $30 (incl ebook & food tasting). To Register email Julia: info@juliasedibleweeds.com Ph 0274308471 or Jane blissfulbubbles@xtra.co.nz or 5422257 www.juliasedibleweeds.com

Jazz Music

Modern organic jazz group with 25 yrs experience. Every Sun 4 - 7 at Ivory Boutique Restaurant & Bar, Mt Maunganui. www.u4rianz.com

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

Petanque

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

Prestige Singles

50+ Coffee afternoon at Zaggers Cafe, Chapel St 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267

Steve's Vision Photography

Gallery Open 10am till 4pm, Sunday 2nd June. 26 Wallace Place, Tauriko

Signage from turnoff into Westridge Dr, off Cambridge Rd. (Open every 1st Sunday of the Month, and flexible by arrangement any other day) Steve Bolt 021 128 6781 - www.stevebolt.co.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

Tauranga Historical Society

Meets at Brain Watkins Hall cnr Cameron & Elizabeth 2pm. Sun 7 July. Vivien Edwards will talk on 'Oliver Macey Quintal: How did a Pitcairner Become a Barrister in Tauranga?”

Tauranga Spiritual Society

Senior Citizen's Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Guest speaker: Sue Buckland, international clairvoyant/medium. Entry $5, members $3. All welcome.

WBOP Ostomy Ass

Mid-winter luncheon 14 July at Bureta Park at midday. Please bring family members or a friend. Raffles & a good time. Ph Richard on 027 479812 or Beverly on 027 6840244 if you are attending.

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