What's happing in our community?

Yeah! Girls cricket hubs run by Canterbury Cricket this term, designed for any girls aged 8-16, regardless of sporting ability. The focus is on learning new skills and having fun with friends. See attached flyer.

Canvas Bag Drama School — Merivale Campus - commences for Term 1 on Monday 10 February. Age ranked classes for 5 - 15 years. Take advantage of our free trial class!Drama gives children a chance to develop imagination and confidence in a playful social and safe environment. Experience leadership, comedy, improvisation, costumes, laughter, friends, and wrap it all up in in public performances! For more information:www.canvasbag.nz Phone: 021 222 7273

Marrzipan Drama Classes - Is your child shy? Do they feel intimidated by the idea of public speaking and performance? Do they sometimes find it difficult to make eye contact? Do they just need 45 minutes a week to take part in organised craziness?! Come and join Marrzipan! We run awesome drama classes which focus on key life skills before school on Fridays! We play fun engaging games and perform at the end of term once to parents and once to the school. All scripts are original, engaging, educational and HILARIOUS. All parents receive weekly class reports too to keep them up to date on their child’s development. Give me a call to come along for a free trial, or just a chat to discuss how our classes can benefit your child's development. Contact Jex on 027 521 7352 or email info@marrzipandrama.co.nz

Play Rugby for a family friendly Club in 2020.  Player subs starting at $30 for the season.  We cater for all school age children and welcome new and returning players for the 2020 season.  Register and pay subs on or before 1 March 2020 and be in to win 1 of 2 $60 club merchandise packs.  Email: info@merivalepap.co.nz for more information.  Online registrations open now at www.merivalepap.co.nz.  Fun Day Sunday 1 March 2-4pm at Nunweek Park (p/p Sun 8 Mar).  Come along and join the fun!!

Summer in the Styx – Sunday 16 February 2020, 11am-3pm. This is a free event at 303 Radcliffe Road. Have a fun day in the sun whilst exploring one of Christchurch's brand-new Regional Parks with the Styx Living Laboratory Trust. There will be kayaking, guided walks, bird and water monitoring, planting, scavenger hunt, weaving and much more. Learn about Maori medicinal plants, native fish and other wildlife. www.thestyx.org.nz

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Papanui Plunket International Mothers Coffee Group – Monday's, 10.45am-12.30pm

Come along and enjoy the company of other parents from our community in a safe and welcoming environment, on Mondays at 24 Bellvue Avenue in Papanui. Shaded outdoor playground and outdoor toys available. Everyone welcome – our volunteers speak English and Arabic. Please 'like' our Canterbury Plunket facebook page for updates/notifications regarding this group. For further information please email Babs Sutherland, babs.sutherland@plunket.org.nz. Please see flyer attached.

Citizens Advice Bureau Volunteer Positions available - course starting in March

Join our knowledgeable and caring team and make a different to people needing information. We offer information on anything from consumer rights, to family issues, to tenancy and flatting problems, so there's never a dull moment. Use your skills and experience to help others in the community. We have a course starting this March. Call 0800 367 222 or email manager.cabchch@gmail.com

Cholmondeley Sailing Regaatta - Friday 20 March, Naval Point Club, Lyttelton.  Host a team, get ready to race, and have some fun as we raise money for Cholmondeley Children's Centre.  No experience necessary.  Lunch & bbq at after function included.  For further information go to cholmondeley.org.nz/sailing or talk to Tanya on 03 329 9832.

Delta Rhythmic Gymnastics Club has some spaces available now! Classes are held at Middleton Grange, Breens Intermediate and Fendalton Community Centre.
Please contact us at membership@delta.org.nz to register for a free trial lesson.

Revel Events, Sandeep Khanna-Loan Market and Christchurch Multicultural Council are excited to bring Holi back to Christchurch on Saturday 29 February. We would like to invite you to join in the fun from 10am - 4pm at North Hagley Park, Events Village. Holi has always aimed to promote unity in Christchurch and is built on the traditional themes of forgiveness and togetherness. The event provides a welcoming and inclusive space to come together as one city and celebrate the many different people that call Ōtautahi home.

Holi 2020 will focus on building understanding of different cultures in Christchurch through showcasing traditional performances, food, games and stories. Holi is a day to forget worries and connect with family and friends. Come along and throw colours, dance, and enjoy DJs, traditional Indian games, cultural performances and festive Holi delicacies. Entry to this event is free, colours will be available to purchase $5 for 2 packets. Please see the event here https://www.facebook.com/events/3284729594934573/

StarJam www.starjam.org, has been running music based workshops in Christchurch for the last 6 years for young people with disabilities and have helped many thousands of young people (6 -25) who live with a disability to find confidence and self-esteem, friendship and respect, and to reach their true potential. We have vacancies in our dance, singing, drumming and instrumental workshops and we are keen to have more young people (‘Jammers’) and their families get involved. These workshops run during the evening and follow the school term. For more information contact: Ella van Wijk, Christchurch Programmes Coordinator on 03 423 1691or 021 782 766

Jumpstars!  Enrol now for Term 1- Basic and Intermediate Trampoline Classes and MegaAir Trampoline Arena. 106A Carmen Road, Hei Hei, Christchurch 8042, Ph: 03 3442446 or info@megajump.co.nz

Sky Sport NZ Breakers - Horncastle Arena Friday 14 February.  Tickets available at Ticketek.

Belfast Rugby - Come and play for Belfast for 2020.  Register online, then bring the family down and join us from 11am to 2pm on Sunday 8 March for our Registration Day.  Visit www.belfastrugby.co.nz.  See attached flyer

St Joseph's Parish Papanui - First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion 2020.  We warmly invite children from Year 4 and older to join this year's First Holy Communion Sacramental Programme.  Enrolment forms available from the church office, 4 Vagues Rd, or the St Joseph's Parish website.  All forms to be returned to the Parish office or via email by Tuesday 18 February.  See attached information

The Salvation Army Christchurch North base at the Belfast Centre will be running monthly events for young people within the Christchurch North Community. February's event - a movie night this Friday 14th of February for families during Valentines Day.  Everyone can enjoy popcorn and snacks provided

The Redwood Business and Residents Group - Family BBQ at Redwood Park, Friday 21 February 4.30-7.30pm.  Please come and join us for a sausage and get to know your neighbours.  Just behind the Library, near the playground.

Kidsfirst Redwood - Whanau Time - Stay & Play.  Every Thursday 9.30am-11am.  Please join us ... you don't need to be enrolled.  Parents with children of any age are welcome to come along for a morning of fun.  You can talk to our friendly, experienced teachers about what your child learns as the children play, sing, use their imaginations, start to make new friends, discover, explore, share and laugh together.  We'd love to see you there.  345A Main North Rd, Redwood.  Ph 03 352 7778, email: redwood@kidsfirst.org.nz

Evolution School of Dance - Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Exam opportunities, Performance opportunities, 3 year olds to adult level.  Merivale and Beckenham.  Contact Nicky Falloon, 03 359 6909, 021 244 4131 or email: evolutionschoolofdance@xtra.co.nz

Anna Lee School of Dance - Inspire Your Child’s Life With Dance - Ballet Jazz Contemporary Hip Hop, New Entrant classes starting this term, Classes for 3 years to Advanced, Safe and supportive Environment, Increase confidence Coordination Concentration and Creativity, 116 Sawyers Arms Rd, Northcote.  Contact Phone: 3546228, email: office@annaleeschoolofdance.co.nz or visit: www.annalessschoolofdance.co.nz