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SUE LIND EXHIBITION - Owaka Museum
In Retrospect" - "What have you been doing for the last twenty years?"
FROM SEPTEMBER 4th – DECEMBER 5th - work of a botanical bent
and other off-shoots.
Watercolours, printmaking and other fine arts.
Opening 7pm Saturday, 4th September
In the Community Gallery, Owaka Museum
OWAKA MUSEUM MARKET DAY and CAR BOOT SALE
Owaka Memorial Community Centre
Saturday 23rd October, 9.30-12.30 Market Day stalls indoors, car boot sale outside
For the indoor stalls: Cost of one stall $15, 2 stalls, $30. Position of stall will be on a first come first served basis on the day from 9am.
Car boot sale $15 : just turn up on the day
To book or make inquiries please phone:
Anne Brown 4128 859
Finlay Abernethy 4158 235
Catlins Clean Up - 26 September 2010
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT KIM DODDS, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), 03 4158954
Click here to read the Press Release on the quality of the Catlins environment.
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Events Calendar
November 2010
6 Nov: Tri Pounawea Triathlon- Duathlon
The Tri Pounawea Triathlon - Duathlon was a new event for the Catlins in 2009 organised by a group of local ladies who decided a triathlon was essential for the Catlins. This is a fundraising event and all proceeds will be directed back into the community.
Phone Anne-Marie on 0276010974
December 2010
4th and 5th: Southland District Arts Trust Drama Production.
Janice Broad - 03 2469 566
12 Dec: Pawakataka Trail
MTB, Crosscountry Run or Crosscountry Walk Event organized by the Mokoreta Community.
Simon McRae 03 2064053
27 Dec: Wood Chopping-Bushcraft Day
See the best woodchoppers in action. Tokanui Tavern.
Denise Conlon, Ph 03 2468 725
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27 Dec: Curio Bay Big Dig
Community fundraising event. Greta Buckingham, Ph 03 2468 425
27th Dec: Kaka Point Big Dig & Sand Sculpturing
Midday – 12.30pm Under 8yrs 12.30pm – 2pm Everybody
3pm Sand Sculpturing Judge
BBQ, DRINKS, ICE CREAM VAN, FACE PAINTING, CHOCOLATE WHEEL
31st Dec: Kaka Point New Years Eve Family Beach Party
DJ/Karoke with DJ Griff
Playing 8pm to 12.15am
Bonfire being lit at 9.45pm
Donation for the event would be appreciated
BBQ, DRINKS, ICE CREAM VAN, FACE PAINTING
31 Dec: Pounawea New Year Picnic and Fireworks
A New Year’s Celebration for families
31 Dec: Papatowai Beach Carnival
An annual Beach Carnival with fun for all the family.
31 Dec: New Year’s Eve Hoe Down
Locals and visitors get together to see in the New Year at Niagara Hall.
Janice Broad - 03 2469 566, Marylyn Hayes - 03 2468 446
January 2011
22-23 Jan: Bluegrass Music Festival - Niagara Falls Café
For enquiries please contact:
Music - Steven Hayes on (03) 2468 446 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Camping - Janice Broad on (03) 2469 606, (03) 2468 743 or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Stalls, entertainment and restaurant bookings please call Niagara Falls Cafe (03) 2468 577 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Click here to view photos of this event.
30 Jan: Robbie Burns Scottish Night Hoe Down - Niagara Hall
Look out the tartan and come and celebrate Robbie Burns birthday at Niagara Hall. 8 pm.
Enquiries Janice Broad - 03 2469 566 or Steven Hayes 2468 446
30th Jan: Kaka Point District Picnic
Wilsher Bay Domain – Midday
Donation at gate
3 legged races, egg & spoon races, running races and many more
Judging of Spud Competition for KPSLSC
BBQ, FACE PAINTING, DRINKS, CHOCOLATE WHEEL
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February 2011
20 Feb - Papatowai Challenge
A 15.5 km fun run and walk over a scenic course of bush tracks, beach and local roads.
Contact Wayne Allen, Ph 03 454 4863
26-27 Feb - Tokanui School 125th Jubilee
Various events will be held over this weekend to celebrate this milestone for Tokanui School.
Contact Selwyn Earwaker, Ph 03 2468 520
20 Mar: Tokanui Big Rock Cougars - Progress Valley
A motorbike trail ride for keen motorbike enthusiasts.
Contact Sarah McLean, Ph 03 2468 781
March 2011
27 Feb - 7 Mar: Edge of the World Mixed Media Art Exhibition - Waikawa Hall
Local and outside artists exhibit a vibrant range of works. Small door charge. 9.00 am - 5.00 pm daily.
Guest artists Deborah Barton and Wayne Hill.
For more details contact: Janice Broad - 03 2469 566 or Cala Paenga - 03 2468 434
13-14 Mar: Catlins Woodstock Music Festival
Catlins Music Festival. Russell Kirk, Ph/Fax 03 415 8583, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
20 - 21 Mar: The Catlins Canter - Owaka
An annual two day horse trek hosted by the Owaka Lions Club.
Warren Burgess, Owaka Lions Club, 03 415 8019
May 2011
The Catlins Great Escape
A community owned event taking riders on a bike journey along the Catlins Coast. This will be a journey of discovery. Pedal your own way along forested roads, hear the song of the native birds, breathe the fresh and invigorating air. Explore the rugged landscape of the magnificent Catlins and be reminded of how life used to be.
Contact: Kim Dodds, Tourism Catlins
Ph 03 415 8954 or 027 533 7876, .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
June 2010
TBC June: Southland Districts Arts Trust Poetry Day - Tokanui Tavern
Recitals of poetry including original material.
Contact Janice Broad, Ph 03 2469 566
August 2010
Aug: The Catlins Coast Rally - An exciting car rally tackling many country roads.
Roger Laird, Ph/Fax 03 208 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Newsletters
Tourism Catlins January 2010 Newsletter
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Curio Bay Newsletter July 2010
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Tokanui School Newsletter 1 September 2010
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