Looking for a good time? We know what you want... that's why we've compiled all Student City and community events into this handy-dandy community calendar for your event-finding convenience.
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Manawatu Home Birth Association Get Together
8th Feb - 14th NovThe Manawatu Home Birth Association meets once a month alternating between morning and afternoon get-togethers. We are a group of parents who believe childbirth is a normal and healthy process. We.... Click here to read more.
Manawatu Bonsai Meeting
14th Feb - 13th NovManawatu Bonsai meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month to share information and experience the art of bonsai. Learn how to create a bonsai from a suitable nursery tree or backyard bush. Meetings.... Click here to read more.
Know Your Neighbour - Korea
1st Mar - 4th AprThis month's Know Your Neighbour talk features Korea. Know Your Neighbour is a monthly talk series featuring local residents from other countries sharing elements of their culture. It happens on.... Click here to read more.
Sunday Glass Art Workshops '12 : Introduction to Kiln Glass
4th Mar - 2nd DecGlass artist David Traub is holding his Sunday Introduction to Kiln Glass workshops. Programme content: Make a coloured glass tile, two slumped glass bowls and glass brooches. David will.... Click here to read more.
Everybody's Market
8th Apr - 8th JulHeld at the Aramoho Shopping Centre next to the 4 Square. 9am -1pm every Sunday. Phone Dan 063439148 or txt 0210651106. Sun, Apr 8, 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun, Apr 15, 9:00am - 1:00pm Sun, Apr 22, 9:00am.... Click here to read more.
Open Studio - Ongoing Art Classes/Painting Club
11th Apr - 20th JunOpen studio, rolling class and art club New to Ochre Art School! With tutor Kirsty Porter. Ongoing “open studio” sessions where everyone can work on personal or study projects of their choice.... Click here to read more.
Manawatu Orchid Society Monthly Meeting.
12th Apr - 13th DecMeetings are held on the second Thursday of each month from February to December. Visitors are welcome to attend. Thu, Apr 12, 7:30pm - 10:00pm Thu, May 10, 7:30pm - 10:00pm Thu, Jun 14, 7:30pm -.... Click here to read more.
Sanson Market
15th Apr - 24th JunHeld every Sunday, featuring over 30 stalls. Everyone welcome. The market is on the corner of the Palmerston North - Wellington intersection, so lots of traffic. Well established market has been.... Click here to read more.
Manfeild Indoor Winter Show Jumping Series
22th Apr - 26th AugEntries close on the Tuesday immediately prior to each show. Entries accepted on the day at 25% extra. All classes will be held in the Manfeild Indoor Stadium. Ponies - 8am start with $5 practice.... Click here to read more.
Te Manawa Tots: Term 2
26th Apr - 29th JunEnjoy a full term of sessions designed for parents and their young children to share together, featuring a different topic and a fun, hands-on activity each week from one of our exciting.... Click here to read more.
Backyard League
27th Apr - 7th SepLearn the fundamentals through skills, drills & mini games. 5-12 year old boys & girls 4.00 -5.30 pm every Friday throughout terms 2 & 3 from 27th April Arena Manawatu (back fields) No need to.... Click here to read more.
Saturday Art Classes: Term 2
28th Apr - 30th JunA fun relaxed art class for kids where they can experience using a variety of media and enhance their artistic abilities all while having a great time. 6-8 years: $85 9.00 - 10.00am 9-11 years: $90.... Click here to read more.
High Tea
29th Apr - 28th OctLast Sunday of every month April – October 2012. Bookings essential The luxurious afternoon dining experience. Spoil yourself, family or friends with a scrumptious high tea at Hotel Coachman..... Click here to read more.
Feilding Music Society Presents
2nd May - 5th Dec2nd May - Youth Night, invited guests 16th May - Lunchtime concert 11.45am - bring your own lunch 6th June - Name Your Lady 4th July - March Militare 5th August - Happy 80th Birthday 2pm 5th.... Click here to read more.
Groove Method Fitness Class
5th May - 30th JunBe one of the first to try The Groove Method! These are the only Groove Method Fitness classes currently offered in New Zealand. The Groove Method is a ridiculously fun workout with a dance focus..... Click here to read more.
2012 Term 2 Grasshoppers Tournament Tri Series
13th May - 1st JulTennis Manawatu are running 3 Grasshoppers tournaments in term 2 this year Grasshoppers Tournament FAQs: Does my child have to be of a certain standard? - Definitely not! Even if they are still.... Click here to read more.
Manawatu Naturist Club Open Days
13th May - 9th DecWe are a family-friendly naturist club, with 17.5 acres of beautiful grounds for you to relax in. Meet like-minded people and enjoy a clothes-free environment. We provide a safe, welcoming.... Click here to read more.
Landscape Painting Course - Composition and Production
18th May - 22th JunLandscape Painting: Traditions and Beyond Tutor: Kirsty Porter Landscape painting has long been the canon of imagery depicted in the tradition of painting. But how can landscape painting be.... Click here to read more.
Fabric-a-brac
19th May - 1st SepA fabric sale from lovers of projects, who just have too many projects. If you’re looking for some great bargains and funky old fabric - fabric-a-brac is for you. You can take a table to sell.... Click here to read more.
Art Classes - Friday Night Art Club
25th May - 3rd AugFriday Night Art Club with tutor Kirsty Porter. Ongoing “open studio” sessions where students can work on personal or study projects of their choice in an art school environment with an.... Click here to read more.
Stories @ 6
1st Jun - 7th SepA fun, 45 minute storytime for the whole family. Come join us for hot chocolate and marshmallows too! Starting in May and finishing in September. Held the first Friday of each month in the.... Click here to read more.
Old Time Social Dance
2nd Jun - 14th JulCome and enjoy an evening of oldtime social dancing. Supper provided Sat, Jun 2, 7:30pm - 11:00pm Sat, Jul 14, 7:30pm - 11:00pm. Click here to read more.
Griffin Shield- Futsal
5th Jun - 10th JulThe Griffin Shield is a multi-sport challenge held throughout the year with points accumulating so that at the end of the 5th league we will have an overall winner that gets guardianship of the.... Click here to read more.
Jim Beam Battle Of The Bands
8th Jun - 20th JulJim Beam Battle of The Bands 2012 has arrived! Here at Murphy's we love live music! And we know Palmy loves it too! There's lots of bands coming onto the scene at the moment and sadly we just don't.... Click here to read more.
Enlightenment
9th Jun - 14th JulBy Shelagh Stephenson. New Zealand premiere. When Lia and Nick's son disappears at the time of the Bali bombings in 1992, all they have is an email that he was thinking of going to Jakarta, leaving.... Click here to read more.
Winter Series 2012
9th Jun - 30th SepActrix Winter Series - the biggest winter motorcycle series. Formula 1, 2, Superlite, Ultralite, 125GP, ProTwin, Post Classics, '90s Carbies and Clubmans Sat, Jun 9, 7:00am - 5:00pm Sat, Sep 29,.... Click here to read more.
Manawatu Striders - Run/Walk Winter Series
10th Jun - 22th JulCome and join the Manawatu Striders for their 2012 Winter Run/Walk Series held over three Sundays: 10th June, 1st July, and 22nd July. 3km, 5km, 10km and 15km run/walk options, starting from the.... Click here to read more.
Crank It Cycles Winter MTB Series
10th Jun - 9th SepDirections on the 'Tracks' page of the website. This is a fun, family-orientated event series. Something for everyone including beginners, children, weekend warriors and reasonably serious racers..... Click here to read more.
Pilates Classes
11th Jun - 25th JunPersonal Pilates is offering a new Monday 6am class during June. In total there are 3 Monday classes where each week we progress a little further, so it's best if you can attend the full series.... Click here to read more.
Art Course - Japanese-Style Inks
13th Jun - 20th JunTutor: Maho Murakami. Learn the art of simple brush strokes using coloured inks and plants as subject matter. Our experienced fine arts tutor will help you practise brush strokes and show you how.... Click here to read more.
Pilates Classes
13th Jun - 27th JunPersonal Pilates is offering a new class during June to wake your body up and get you into your day! In total there are 3 Wednesday classes where, each week, we progress a little further, so it's.... Click here to read more.
Art Classes - Realism in Coloured Pencil
14th Jun - 5th JulRealism in Coloured Pencil - an Ochre Art School course. Learn the art of rendering images in realism using Polychromos oil-based pencils. Focusing on birdlife and nature photographs, Scott Meyers.... Click here to read more.
One Eighty
17th Jun - 19th AugAn energetic evening service for the whole community. Come, praise and learn more about our God. For inquires: Pastor Allen Hince 3235063. Coffee and cake to follow. Sun, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm.... Click here to read more.
Latin American Film Festival: The Strange Case of Angelica
19th JunThe Strange Case of Angelica (Portugal) A photographer is haunted by the image of his last subject. When director Manoel Oliveria made this film in 2010, he was 101 years old! Entry by gold coin.... Click here to read more.
Royal Society of New Zealand Public Lecture
19th JunDr Susan Krumdiek, University of Canterbury: "Peak Oil with an emphasis on the economic implications for New Zealand". Joint meeting with NZ Institute of Chemistry. Presented by Royal Society of.... Click here to read more.
Backyard League
19th Jun - 21th AugNo need to pre-register 5-12 year old boys & girls. Learn the fundamentals through skills, drills & mini games. For more information, visit the website. Phone Lisa on 027 2571707. - Tararua launch.... Click here to read more.


