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Polar Plunge 2024
Have you registered yet for this Special Olympics NZ fundraiser? You only have to go into the water up to your waist – and you can wear a wet suit!
The funds raised will go to Special Olympic athletes and programmes across New Zealand.
Soup and hot drinks available for afterwards
All “plungers” get a free limited edition towel when they come out of the water. Polar Plunger T-shirts can also be purchased.
Freyberg Beach, Oriental Bay
Saturday 3 August
Arrive 8.30am for the 9am “plunge”!
$10 for Special Olympics athletes, $25 for others.
Register at specialolympics.org.nz/polarplunge
Come one come all to this queerful “Gaylidh”!
Friday 26 July
7 – 11pm
Upstairs at Thistle Hall
Tickets $10 from humanitix (search ‘gaylidh’)
A take on Vicfolk’s regular ceilidh dances, this event is for LGBTQ+ Victoria Uni students and allies. All proceeds are going towards UniQ and the student Rainbow Wellbeing Peer Support roopu.
No dance experience is needed – bring all your left feet! The night will consist of ceilidh dancing with step by step instructions given for each dance.
Proudly sponsored by Mauri Ora and Manawa Ora – Student Health and Counselling, and Student Wellbeing.
Storytime with Fairy Helen and Bindi
Join us for picture books and songs with storyteller Helen Vivienne Fletcher and Assistance Dog Bindi at the beautiful Children’s Bookshop.
Free admission. Suitable for babies and children of all ages.
Next session Friday 2nd August, 10.30-11am
The Children’s Bookshop
26 Kilbirnie Plaza, Kilbirnie
Dancing in the Dark
Join Kanikani Wellington for Dancing in the Dark! Held the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month through October. Doors open at 7pm, with lights out at 7.15pm. Come and warm yourself up with a boogie!
Newtown Community Centre, Corner Rintoul & Colombo Streets
Zonta Club of Mana’s annual POP-UP Boutique
Tuesday 27 August to Saturday 31st August at the Porirua Community Hub,
7 Serlby Place, Porirua – opposite Subway.
‘First Day Ist Dibs’ opening night, on Tuesday 27th at 5pm will feature fashion clothing specials.
A $5 entry (payable at the door) to this occasion includes light refreshments.
General opening hours are:
Wednesday 28th: 10am – 6pm.
Thursday 29th: 10am – 7pm.
Friday 30th: 10am – 6.00pm
Saturday 31st: 10 am – 2pm. Final day bargains!
The POP-UP Boutique will stock a good size range of quality pre-loved clothing, shoes and accessories for women and men. A selection of children’s wear will also be available.
This is a great opportunity to stock up on some new spring and summer wear ….from ball gowns to sports gear and everything in between.
Tickets for a family-sized raffle of groceries will be on sale.
Zonta Mana continues to work on behalf women and girls in the Porirua area.
Funds raised though this POP-UP Boutique will, again, go towards tertiary educational scholarships for young Porirua women.
Enquiries to zontamana@gmail.com Or Liz: 0211652690
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