WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 28 April 2021

■ ESOL HOME TUTORS

What: Interested in other cultures, helping new migrants and keen to teach English as a volunteer tutor? English Language Partners Whanganui is running a free volunteer ESOL Home Tutor Training course.

When: Monday and Wednesday afternoons, beginning Monday, May 3 from 1-4pm, until May 26.

Details: Contact Jane 027 2555 654 or 06 345 1778 or email whanganui@englishlanguage.org.nz.

■ SUSTAINABLE WHANGANUI

What: School holiday repurposing workshop with Lyn and Peter of Sustainable Whanganui.

When: Wednesday, April 28, 10.30am-3pm.

Where: Harekeke Room, WRRC, 83 Maria Place.

Details: Bring your ideas and lunch to share.

■ EXHIBITION OPENING

What: Fiona Goulding - A Different Perspective; Antonia O’Mahony - 274 Days Til Summer; and Alice Fennessy - Floating hours and ghost days.

When: Wednesday, April 28, 5.30pm

Where: Space Studio & Gallery, 18 St Hill St.

Details: The launch of three new exhibitions which will be on view until May 8.

■ WANGANUI COMPETITIONS SOCIETY DANCE FESTIVAL 2021

What: Dancers from throughout the country are entered to compete. Classes include ballet, jazz, modern, hip hop, tap and groups.

When: Wednesday, April 28, to Sunday, May 2, from 9am.

Where: Royal Wanganui Opera House.

Details: Festival pass adult $17.50/child $12.50; day pass adult $12.50/child under-18 $7.50.

■ CREATIVITY WORKSHOP- 3

What: Drawing: don’t leave home without it. Everybody can draw; learn the basics. With Julie Anne Coffey.

When: Thursday, April 29, 7-8.40pm.

Where: Josephite Retreat Centre, Mount Saint Joseph, 14 Hillside Tce, Whanganui.

Details: To register call Pam on 3455047 ext 3 or email pam.hopper@sosj.org.au

■ CARE FOR SOMEONE WITH AN INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY?

What: Join the monthly Carer Support Network for supportive talk, informative chat and morning tea.

When: Thursday, April 29, 10.30am-midday.

Where: 48 Alma Road, Whanganui.

Details: Linda 021 230 4095

■ WHANGANUI CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL JAZZ DAY

What: Now in its fourth year, the concert celebrates the tradition of jazz music, its influence on contemporary culture and its importance to education. Featuring Rodger Fox Nonet.

When: Friday, April 30, 7pm.

Where: Price Edward Auditorium, Whanganui Collegiate School.

Details: Adults $30; students $10; Jazz Club members $20.

■ AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

What: Wanganui Chrysanthemum Club’s show in conjunction with the Wanganui Horticultural Society.

When: Saturday, May 1, 1pm-4pm; Sunday, May 2, 10am-4pm.

Where: Whanganui Intermediate School hall, Dublin St.

Details: Entry $2 adults...