There is lots to do in the Bay of Plenty today with two events to entertain the children for the final day of the school holidays.

Rugby fans

Rugby fans have one last chance to meet and greet their favourite players of the Bay of Plenty Steamers as the team makes one final visit to Bayfair Shopping Centre today.

Austin, 8 and Jordan Taylor, 5, with Johan Bardoul and Steve Honey.

The Steamers have been at Bayfair since Wednesday this week taking time to train with young Bay fans, teaching them ball-handling and rugby skills.

The training session at the team's major sponsor's location comes ahead of the start of the ITM season which kicks off on August 18 when they play Otago in Dunedin.

While training sessions ended on Saturday, the full Steamers team will be at the centre signing autographs and posing for photographs with their fans from 11am – 1pm today.

The team will be situated between Esquires and Wendy's, near the Countdown entrance, at Bayfair.

Synchronised swimming

Tauranga's synchronised swimmers have one more day to make a big splash on the sporting scene as the second and final day of the North Island Synchronised Swimming Championships gets underway today.

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club's 'Dolphins', aged 7-11, are competing at the North Island Championships today.

It is the first time in five years Tauranga has hosted the championships with 23 swimmers across the North Island competing at Baywave.

The championships are running alongside the North Island interschool championships.

Prime viewing of the event is at 9am – 1pm today at Baywave Mount Maunganui.

Sunday 28 July

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

Start from Waitui Reserve (Te Puna) then around Te Hopai & Motuhoa Islands. 26km. Bevan 576 8885

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, Welcome. Bay Rd 10am. Worship, praise & communion to Our Lord & Saviour. Richard Roodt teaches from the book of Job. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz

Bible Seminars

Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'God at work in the nations of the world.” Interactive, Q&A. 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

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 [email protected]

Katikati Tramping Club

Onetai/Rat's Tooth - moderate. 8am start. Tom 549 2860

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. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz

Otanewainuku Kiwi Trust

Work day for bait station maintenance - re-cutting & marking. Meet at Otanewainuku Forest car park, Mountain Rd, Oropi 9am. Bring small pack with food, drink, appropriate clothes. Free BBQ. Peter 544 3951

PacknBoots Tramping Group

Meet every Sunday & travel on a car pool cost basis to tramps on both sides of the Kaimais, as far up as Coromandel, down to Whakatane & beyond. Meet at Barkes Cnr & Bethlehem Hall. www.sportsground.co.nz/packnboots or email: [email protected]

Papamoa Lions Market

At Southern edge of the Plaza car park adjacent to Gravatt Rd 7am – 12.30pm. Stalls must be set up by 7.30am. Great range of goods for sale including fruit & vege, arts & crafts. Fundraising stalls 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

Prayer & Healing Fest

Are you sick or in pain? Prayer changes things. Meet at Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre Gym, Memorial Park cnr 11th Ave & Devonport Rd 2.30-5pm. Email: [email protected]

Prestige Singles

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

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

Reunion presented by Eklekktika

At Village on 17th, Tauranga 3-4pm. The programme includes Beethoven, Schumann, Pierne, Galuppi, David Adlam. Tickets at door. Adults $20, seniors, students & children $10. Preschool children free.

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

Sunday Drivers Club

Fun car trial approx 1hr, starting & ending in Ohauiti. Social gathering after. Social group of car enthusiasts who enjoy the cars we own. Any make, model & age (also applies to the owners). Partners encouraged to come along. Email: [email protected] or David 544 8713

Tauranga Jazz Society Inc

AGM Aug 18 at Historic Village TECT Theatre, 17th Ave, Tauranga 2pm.

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

Monthly trip to Otawa Trig from Te Puke Quarry Rd. 4hr moderate walk with occasional climb. Car $3. 573 4157 or email: [email protected]

Theosophical Society

'Going home to your star: between incarnations from a theosophical perspective,” presented by Sandy Ravelli at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation. All welcome. June 576 6106