People wanting to voice their concerns about what is happening with the conflict in Syrian are being encouraged to attend a global rally in Red Square this morning.

Organiser Colin Thew says anyone can join him at the end of Devonport Road at 11am to protest against the 'imminent war” with Syria.

Colin, who is house-sitting in Tauranga for a month, is believes the US entering Syria will not solve the conflict in the Middle East.

The two-and-a-half-year conflict in Syria recently elevated when news surfaced alleging Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's government forces used chemical weapons in an attack near the city of Aleppo in March defected to Turkey.

US President Barack Obama's plan to conduct military strikes on Syria has passed its first congressional hurdle, paving the way for a full Senate debate on the use of force.

Colin admits he doesn't know a lot of background to the Syrian situation, 'but I believe it is so wrong that America is going to invade them”.

Tauranga's ‘No War on Syria' rally is 11am today at Red Square, corner of The Strand and Devonport Rd.

For other events happening in and around Tauranga this weekend check out SunLive's What's On listings.

To check out what's happening today, see the listings below:

Saturday 7 September

60s Up Social Group

Promoting enjoyment of life for the older person. First Sat of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd, Papamoa from 12pm. $2pp. Guest speaker &/or activity arranged each meeting. Bring a small plate of finger food for shared lunch. www.60supmovement.org.nz or Glen 542 2823

Alcoholics Anonymous

Women's meeting at Mt Maunganui Primary School, Orkney Rd 10-11am. Children welcome.

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

Weekend of paddling at Whanarua Bay (East of Te Kaha). Bevan 576 8885

Bichon Frise Club

Maungatapu School Hall, 164 Maungatapu Rd, Tauranga 11am. $2 entry per adult. Fun classes for your dogs to enter $1 per entry, including the mighty Tauranga/Auckland challenge! Bring a plate for shared lunch, crockery item for raffle box, lead & anything else your pet might need.

BOKWA Fitness

Omokoroa Settlers Hall, Omokoroa Rd 9.30am. Easy steps to sign language, fun cardio workout. All levels of fitness welcome. Sarah 021 185 3363 www.bokwafitness.com/

Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing. Greerton Hall 1.30-11pm. Great music & supper. $5 entry. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Gary 543 0051

Gate Pa Tennis Club Junior

Season starts Sept 7. For 10 & under ages club days are Saturday's 9am start. Club days for intermediate & college players Thurs 4.30pm. Lana 576 9099 or 0274 202 665

Messianic Weekly Meetings

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

St Andrew's Spring Gala

Nov 9. If you would like to rent a stall, or for stall criteria & cost 575 9347 or www.mountchurch.org.nz

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

Tauranga Lawn Tennis Club

Summer opening day. Seniors Sept 7 1pm, for the young & not so old. Wear your brightest tennis clothing. Club play 1pm. Handicap tournament 1.30pm. Junior Sept 8 & Sept 14. New members, beginners & pre-interclub 9-10am. New members & interclub 10-11.30am. Games & coaching will be organised. Maryanne 578 9298

The Cargo Shed

Open Sat & Sun 10am - 4pm. Coffee & a free biscuit with new products on display.

The Little Big Markets

Mount Sports Centre cnr Hull & Maunganui Rds, Mt Maunganui 9am – 2pm. Art, craft, live music. www.thelittlebigmarkets.co.nz

Valuing the Power of Agreements

Sept 14 A modern day mindfulness awareness event. Exploring integrity & accountability regarding the use of powerful agreements. Historic Village, Tauranga 10am - 4pm. RSVP Kayesha 573 7588 or [email protected]

Village Radio

Community radio broadcasting from Tauranga Historic Village 1368 kHz AM. Music of 1920's - 80's weekends 9am - 5pm, weekdays 10am - 5pm. Speciality programmes. www.villageradio.co.nz or 571 3710

Welcome Bay Markets

Car boot & market day first Sat of month at Welcome Bay car park. 9am – 12pm. Sausage sizzle, car boot & stalls. Cost $5 car boot/stall. 544 4977 or [email protected]