Good morning Sunners,

Santa Claus is taking time out from making presents with his elves in the North Pole to visit families at Bayfair Shopping Centre today.

Santa Claus is making his way to Bayfair Shopping Centre today.

To celebrate Santa's arrival, the shopping centre is welcoming the man in red with a Santa parade.

Frosty the Snowman, Snow White, Pirate Claw and The Grinch will join Santa Claus as he parades around the centre from 9am.

There will also be free face painting and giveaways.

Sunday 24 November

Athenree Homestead Vintage Fair

And market 10.30am - 3pm. Handmade gifts, crafts, period costume photos, Devonshire teas & entertainment. www.athenreehomestead.org.nz

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship. Pastor Lincoln Forlong teaching from Joshua 11-12 'Why such hardened hearts”. All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz

Beekeeping Hobbyists

Meet at David Parker's place, 40 Walden Lane, Te Puna 2pm. Gordon 544 2882

Bible Seminars

Sunday's at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: Lessons from Jesus. ‘Olivet prophecy'. 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

Bowls Mt Maunganui

Kawaka St. Have a go Bowls Nov 24 1-3pm. Flat soled shoes essential. Join us & have some fun. 575 3838

Concert

Dec 1 presented by Tauranga City Silver Band & Salvation Army Band featuring conventional brass band & percussion. Programme includes movie themes, easy listening & Christmas numbers. At Salvation Army Citadel, 51 5th Ave, Tauranga 5-6.30pm. Tickets $5 at door. Proceeds to Waipuna Hospice.

Czech & 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]

Elgar & Mendelssohn

Presented by BOP Symphonia – their final concert for 2013 at Baycourt Theatre 3pm. 577 7189 or [email protected]

Forest & Bird Walk

Bush orchids at Katikati. 3 hour walk up the Wairoa Stream off Woodlands Rd, Katikati. Meet at Te Puke carpark, Boucher Ave 8.45am. Car contribution if carpooling $10. Bring lunch, drinks & protective clothing. Book with John 573 5350

Home Computer Club Tga Inc

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

New Spiritual Centre

The Psychic Cafe, Greerton Community Hall. Doors open 7pm, free refreshments. Meet psychics & healers, friendship & fellowship. Door charge $10. 578 7205

Owens Park Community Day

Dec 1 at Welcome Bay 11am - 2pm. Bands, kapahaka, hangi, sausage sizzle, games, sports. Stalls to hire & hangi tickets. 544 9774

Palm Beach Plaza Lions Market

On the grass by McDonalds 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

Prestige Singles

50+ coffee afternoon. New change of venue: Raft Expresso Bar/Eatery 2.30pm. Mix & mingle with other like-minded individuals. Gayle 027 439 3267

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long 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

Tauranga Rainbow Social Network

For gay/lesbian/bi/transgender, intersex. Meet 2nd Sun 3pm. Peta 577 0433 or 021 128 2544

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.

Theosophical Society

Informal discussion at Tauranga Yoga Club, Elizabeth St West 2pm. All welcome, entry by donation to cover costs. June 576 6106

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

1st, 3rd, 5th Sun at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Gathering of spiritual minds to discuss & learn from each other $3 donation. Elaine 573 5361

Wai/BOP Bisexual Women's Group

For support & social activities. Women only, transwomen welcome. Meet 4th Sun 3pm. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Yakity Yak Kayak Club

Free club open day. Experience a day in the life of a club member - limited spaces, register early. Canoe & Kayak 574 7415