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August 2017
Kaukapakapa Library
The Clapperton Diaries - 100 years of history. Meet author John (Jack) Clapperton and editor Crispin Caldicott at the Historic Kaukapakapa Library. Documenting a unique perspective of New Zealand from 1885 until the 1990’s, The Clapperton Diaries initially detail William Nicol Clapperton’s arrival from Scotland, then lead into the adventures of his grandson Jack. Anecdotes from Jack’s life include working and touring in the UK, his time as a surveyor with NZ Lands and Survey and as an engineer for…
Find out more »October 2017
Film & Pizza night
Such a good deal! Pizza’s (gluten free) supplied and cooked in a pizza oven by Vernerdi Bakery followed by the film “Legend of the Guardians, The Owls of Ga’Hoole”, should be ahoot. Voices include Sam Neill’s. All welcome to this fun community event, entertainment as it used to be! Adults $10 Kids $5(10 to 16 years), under 10 free Family ticket $20 (2 adults and up to 4 school age kids) Help raise funds for the upkeep of our community…
Find out more »Arts in the Ville
“Arts In the Ville” is an opportunity for you to meet artists in their working spaces, talk to them about their work, purchase pieces of art direct from the artist or from one of the pop-up exhibitions. Artists taking part include painters, fibre artists, hat making and sculpture. You can 'have a go' at one of the interactive displays and go home feeling inspired by the creativity that has collected in this historic town. Maps, which show the location of…
Find out more »November 2017
Glass Artist at the Kaukapakapa Library
Meet Kari Lindsay-Beale, a glass and glass jewellery artist, whose work is an expression of her love of nature, colour and harmony. First introduced to glass in 2008, Kari now creates award-winning pieces as “KARILEA - glass with soul”, and uses mainly torch worked and fused glass. Each work is a representation of balance; light and dark, transparent and opaque, strong and delicate, masculine and feminine. Kari describes the process as an art form which can be tremendously rewarding, requiring…
Find out more »December 2017
Helensville Christmas Parade
CHRISTMAS COMING TO HELENSVILLE Christmas Parade midday Saturday 2nd December. Email helchrisfest@gmail.com or phone 021488427 for entry forms. Bouncy castle, face painting, ice cream and entertainment from 9.30am in Creek Lane with various food stalls through the parade route. Also Santa at RSA for photos. Children’s bike, trike and scooter decorating competition will be judged before the parade commences, with entrants having opportunity to join in the parade from outside the Library. Entry forms available as above. Parade ends at…
Find out more »February 2018
South Kaipara clean up day
Christina Norton from South Head was regularly doing beach clean ups with her friends. Because of the huge mass of rubbish Christina decided to create a Facebook page to help encourage others to stop littering and help keep our beaches clean by creating events for people to meet up, do their bit and clean the beach Saturday 15th January was the groups official cleanup day, “It was a stunning day! I met lots of amazing people, we filled 2 trailers…
Find out more »Parenting Through Separation course
This is a one-off four-hour course which provides a wealth of information and well-proven ideas to benefit people with children who are going through the stressful experience of separating. It is fully funded by the Ministry of Justice and is usually required of people who are going through mediation or family courts. For more information or register to attend at www.lifewise.org.nz/services/community-services/family-services/parenting-education/
Find out more »March 2018
Childrens Day Out
We enthusiastically invite all Parents, Children, Grandparents, Aunts and Uncles, Friends to come along and enjoy a fun filled positive family day. Experience fun and play with your children and take the opportunity to meet new people. It’s also a chance to get to know other local Community Organisations and Kindergartens/Preschools. Other attractions on the day include Dance & Music Performances, Food Stalls, Activity Tables inside & out, face painting plus some great prizes. All activities cater for children aged…
Find out more »April 2018
Self Defence Workshop
The Women’s Street Smart workshops are a friendly, educational environment, where instructors know that some of the participants may have already been a victim, they know not to spend too much time talking and utilise as much time as possible demonstrating and practicing. This workshop is rated R14 and above - so only those aged 14 and above can attend due to the content taught
Find out more »2018 Anzac Day Commemorations
Commemorating Anzac Day, The Kaipara Memorial RSA invites the people of the district to join us in Commemorating Anzac Day 2018. The format for the day will be as follows: 0550: Dawn Parade Parakai Cenotaph Fall in 0550 this will be followed by a short service at the Helensville Soldiers Cemetery. 0930: Kaukapakapa Service at the Kaukapakapa Memorial. 1050: Fall in at Super Liquor for the main parade down Commercial Road followed by a short service outside the Helensville Memorial…
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