Good morning Sunners,

While yesterday was filled with head shaving and marching – today's agenda includes the thrills and spills of motorbike riding, as Tauranga motorcycle enthusiasts navigate their way around an obstacle course to raise funds for people living with brain injuries.

Event organiser Chris Welch practises on the course. Photo: Bruce Barnard.

Hosted by BayRide Motorcycles and Western Bay Driving, the Gymkhana Motorcycle Fun Fiesta charity event in the pit area at ASB Baypark on March 8 aims to raise funds for the Headway Brain Injury Association.

There are three courses for people to make their way around: an experienced, novice and children's course. The person who does it in fastest time without putting their feet down will win a $250 voucher to spend at BayRide, including other spot prizes.

More FM will be there too, with sausage sizzles and food stalls available – as well as a live band for entertainment. Safety experts will also be on hand to assess bike helmets.

A $20 entry fee applies for riders who wish to navigate the course, which entitles them to three circuits.

The Gymkhana Motorcycle Fun Fiesta charity event is at ASB Baypark on March 8.

Gates open 10am, with the event from 11am-3pm. Entry is $5 for spectators and $3 for children.

Check out more of what's happening in and around the beautiful Bay of Plenty below:

Sunday 8 March

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Join us for worship. Colossians 2:8-10 'Prisoners of wrong thinking” with Pastor Lincoln Forlong at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. www.bbf.net.nz

Bible Seminars

Every Sun at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: 'Why should I believe in a God I can't see?” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Tree Crops Assn

Field day 1pm. Focus ‘growing greenhouse table grapes.' Also roses & garden. Elizabeth 549 2795

Charity Motorcycle Event

For Headway Brain Injury Support Tauranga at ASB Arena, 81 Truman Lane, Mt Maunganui. www.bayvenues.co.nz or 577 8560

Czech School

For children with Czech/Slovak background every Sunday at Arataki Community Centre 10am - 12pm except school holidays. Kindy takes place at same time, suitable for small children. New members welcome. www.facebook.com/csclubtauranga, email [email protected] or Jana 579 3918.

Fun in the Sun Day

Epilepsy BOP Support Trust - BBQ, games & get together for people who support someone with epilepsy. Tay Street Beach 1pm. ph/txt Jo 021 891 954 or [email protected]

Gymkhana Headway Charity Event

Motorcycle event at Baypark 11am - 3pm. $5 general admission or $20 to participate.

Healthy Sexual Development

Speaker: Liz Walker - ‘Tips & helpful insights for healthy sexual development, especially with teens.' At Bethlehem Baptist Church, 90 Bethlehem Rd 9am & 10.45am. Youth focus 6.30pm. www.lizwalkerpresents.com

Market & Garage Sale Day

Sausage sizzle, Mr Whippy, art, fresh produce, bric a brac & more. Family fun for everyone. At Oropi Memorial Hall, Tauranga 8am - 12pm. Free admission. Joan 543 2116

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

Music Under the Trees

At the Information Centre, TECT All Terrain Park, old Tauranga/Rotorua Direct Rd 1-3pm. Symphonic Band & local musicians. Bring a rug, chairs & drink. Gold coin koha. Sausage sizzle $2. Presented by combined Lions Clubs from the BOP.

Omanu Surf Club Fundraiser

Bake sale & huge secondhand clothing sale, on the grass beside the clubhouse 8-10.30am. Fundraiser for athletes attending Aussie Nationals in April.

Oropi Memorial Hall Market Day

1295 Oropi Rd from 8am.

Otumoetai Hockey Club

Pre season club muster March 15 at Blake Park Hockey Centre 4-5.30pm for new & existing players. Social & competitive players welcome. Open training each Tues at Blake Park turf 6-7pm. Caroline 576 5178 or 027 283 2153

Papamoa Lions Club Market

Second & fourth Sun at Simpson Reserve, cnr Dickson & Parton Rd 7.30-12.30pm.

Petanque

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 578 3606

Quakers in Tauranga

Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour meeting followed by tea & talk. 544 0448

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Spiritual Club, the Psychic Cafe

Sharing experience with psychics & healers; Q&A, workshops, crystal ball, friendship & fellowship. $10 door at Greerton Community Hall 7pm. 578 7205

Tauranga Brass

March 15 - Concert at Memorial Park 1.30pm.

Tauranga Night Market

Bayfair Shopping Centre, cnr Maunganui Rd & Girven Rd, Mt Maunganui 5.30-11pm. Arts, crafts, jewellery, fresh produce, food stalls & more. Free entry. 022 588 2282 or email: [email protected]

Theosophical Society

'The star family of the cosmos” by Te Rangipikitia, at Tauranga Yoga Centre, Elizabeth St West 2pm. Entry by donation to cover expenses. June 576 6106

Walk the Lakes Pirates & Fairies 2015

Family fun walk 2.5km or 5km. Registration from 9am, walks start 10am. $5 entry fundraising for Tauranga Parents Centre. At the Lakes subdivision, Tauriko. Get dressed up & have some family fun! Sue 021 115 8112

Weekend Activities for the Over 60's

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834