WHANGANUI HAPPENINGS

• Published date: 08 June 2022

What: Open public meeting with zoom option. Opens with a starter question: “You live you die – is that it?”

When: Sunday, June 12 at 2pm.

Where: Community Arts Centre back river entrance in Awa Room.

Details: You can ‘Zoom’ in at no cost (donation appreciated but not required). Let us know if you would like the zoom link email theosophywhanganui@gmail.com or check Theosophy Whanganui Facebook page.

NZ SOCIETY of GENEALOGISTS

What: Whanganui Branch meeting. Speaker: Megan Orme-Whitlock – “Finding your way around the NZSG website”. Individual research available before the meeting.

When: Monday, June 13, 6.30pm.

Where: Alexander Heritage and Research Library.

Details: Masks required.

GREEN DRINKS

What: Paul Gibson, discusses his 11 books and challenges faced in trying to photograph all New Zealand’s birds, from the far north to the subantarctic. Also hear about Paul’s new book, Feats Beyond Amazing, the story of a special godwit tagged AJD, and the 13 years Paul has tracked this bird on its migrations to and from the Arctic.

When: Tuesday, June 14, from 5.30pm.

Where: Stellar Bar & Restaurant.

QUAY ART

What: Exhibition of original paintings by local artists.

When: June 14-23, 10am-4pm.

Where: Whanganui Arts Centre, 19 Tupo Quay.

TUI MOTU GROUP

When: Wednesday, June 15, 4-5.15pm. With Liz Hickey rsj.

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. Vaccine pass still required.

DVD EVENING

What: Waking Ned Devine. Two mischief makers and ardent lottery followers locate a winning ticket holder, Ned Devine. Unfortunately for Ned, he’s dead from the shock. The pair hatch a plan to impersonate Ned and collect the fortune.

When: Thursday, June 16, 6.30pm. Koha.

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. Vaccine pass still required.

WANGANUI MODEL RAILWAY AND ENGINEERING SOCIETY

What: Open day.

When: Saturday, June 18, 1-4pm.

Where: Club rooms, 70a Alma Rd.

Details: Gold coin entry.

COMMUNITY LITURGY

What: Acknowledging Matariki.

When: Sunday, June 19, 4-5pm.

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

COMMUNITY CHOIR

Notice is hereby given that the AGM of The Wanganui Community Choir Inc will be held on Monday, June 20, at 8.15pm at the Riverside Christian Church Hall, 4 Ingestre St, Wanganui followed by supper. All welcome.

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POTTERY EXHIBITION

What: Whanganui Potters Society annual exhibition with guest potter Janeen Page.

When: Viewing from June 3-12, 10am-4pm daily.

Where: Community Arts Centre, Taupo Quay.

LOCKETT GALLERY

What: Dougal MacPherson’s exhibition. Illustrator...