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Thames Music Group
May 11th
Monkey House Lounge
Sunday May 25th
This workshop is for those interested in self promotion as a musician.A bulk of this workshop will be centred around creating your very on EPK; Electronic Press Kit: NZ music industry standard for promotion.Presented by Jessica & Joshua from Garden MusicJoin us for an afternoon of local artist empowerment!Register interest at [email protected], limited spaces available!Big thanks to BeatFairy, MonkeyHouse, Garden Music and Creative Coromandel
Music at the Lakes
on Mother's Day
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Music at the Lakes, where breathtaking views and enchanting melodies come together in perfect harmony. Set in a truly sublime lakeside setting, this is an event where nature’s beauty meets the magic of live music.Our wonderful hosts go beyond to ensure guests feel warmly welcomed and well looked after. So come, relax, and soak in the ambiance with great company, stunning scenery, and delicious food. Speaking of food—don’t miss out on the fantastic pizza menu, crafted to satisfy every craving!Whether you’re here for the music, the view, or simply the good vibes, we’d love to see you there. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy an afternoon like no other!All musicians, singers, and yodelers a very welcome.We can’t wait to share this special experience with you. See you by the lake!
Join us for an unforgettable afternoon at Music at the Lakes, where breathtaking views and enchanting melodies come together in perfect harmony. Set in a truly sublime lakeside setting, this is an event where nature’s beauty meets the magic of live music.
Our wonderful hosts go beyond to ensure guests feel warmly welcomed and well looked after. So come, relax, and soak in the ambiance with great company, stunning scenery, and delicious food. Speaking of food—don’t miss out on the fantastic pizza menu, crafted to satisfy every craving!
Whether you’re here for the music, the view, or simply the good vibes, we’d love to see you there. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and enjoy an afternoon like no other!
All musicians, singers, and yodelers a very welcome.
Portrait Workshop
at the Creativity Room
Whitianga Run Fest
Thanks to the incredible support of G.J. Gardner Homes NZ Coromandel, all Coromandel school kids run for free at the Whitianga Run Fest!Grab your school’s unique entry code from your PE teacher or school office, or email [email protected] and enter online before May 18th.It’s all about getting active, having fun, and being part of an unforgettable community event.
Grab your school’s unique entry code from your PE teacher or school office, or email [email protected] and enter online before May 18th.
Thames Bridge Club
Karangahake School
Mother's Day Raffle
Mother’s Day Raffle – Our Most Beautiful One Yet!
We’ve given our usual prize basket a glow-up 
This year, each stunning item is getting its own moment to shine and they’re all up for grabs in our Mother’s Day Raffle!From pampering hair products, hand creams and perfume, to a relaxing beauty therapy session and a delicious meal out - it’s the ultimate treat pack from our amazing Paeroa businesses.This Mother's Day Raffle is worth a whopping $500!!! Tickets: $5 or 3 for $12 Drawn: Friday 9th May 2025 Proceeds go to our new playground and class resourcesGrab your ticket today: Comment below or email [email protected]Make payments online or cash at the office. Payment details below
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Mother’s Day Raffle – Our Most Beautiful One Yet!
We’ve given our usual prize basket a glow-up
This year, each stunning item is getting its own moment to shine and they’re all up for grabs in our Mother’s Day Raffle!
From pampering hair products, hand creams and perfume, to a relaxing beauty therapy session and a delicious meal out - it’s the ultimate treat pack from our amazing Paeroa businesses.
This Mother's Day Raffle is worth a whopping $500!!!
Tickets: $5 or 3 for $12
Drawn: Friday 9th May 2025
Proceeds go to our new playground and class resources
Grab your ticket today: Comment below or email [email protected]
Thames Rugby and Sports Club
Grab your tickets now & don’t miss out on a great time at the Club for our Rodeo Disco!
Doors open 7:30pm TRSC Clubrooms $20 per ticket (members & non-members welcome!) DJ Mechanical Bull Prizes for Best Dressed & Longest Bull Ride 18+ event For tickets, contact Kayla via: 027 739 0814 Spread the word & we’ll see you there!
Grab your tickets now & don’t miss out on a great time at the Club for our Rodeo Disco!
Doors open 7:30pm
TRSC Clubrooms
$20 per ticket (members & non-members welcome!)
DJ
Mechanical Bull
Prizes for Best Dressed & Longest Bull Ride
18+ event
For tickets, contact Kayla via:
027 739 0814 Spread the word & we’ll see you there!
Paeroa Society of Arts
Bowls Day at
Hauraki Plains College
Tapu Hall
Pink Ribbon Lunch
May 18th at 11:00am
SAVE THE DATE... Tapu Hall is hosting a Pink Ribbon Shared Lunch on Sunday, May 18th 11am. The event will feature live music, prizes, a glass of bubbles or punch and a chance to catch up with your friends and neighbours from up and down the Coast. Bring a friend if you like!All are welcome to attend. S10 + a small plate. Bring a friend(s) if you like.
SAVE THE DATE... Tapu Hall is hosting a Pink Ribbon Shared Lunch on Sunday, May 18th 11am. The event will feature live music, prizes, a glass of bubbles or punch and a chance to catch up with your friends and neighbours from up and down the Coast. Bring a friend if you like!
Pink Ribbon Lunch
Turua Hall
May 24th 11:00am - 2:00pm
Pink Ribbon lunch raising funds for breast cancer foundation
Tickets are $30 for 13+ & $20 for 12 & under all are welcome including the gents.
To purchase a ticket please deposit money into account provided with name as reference.
Tracey Traynor 02-0456-0009847-005
Ticket includes food/drinks and a donation to BCF.
There will be spot prizes, raffles and maybe a live auction or 2.
Any dietary requirements please let us know. There will be gluten free as i am gluten intolerant.
PRIZE FOR BEST DRESSED IN PINK
Any questions feel free to message me
look forward to seeing you all
Mixed Netball
Thames Music and Drama
'School of Rock'
A wannabe rockstar inspires a group of students to find their voice through rock music at a conservative prep school, while posing as a substitute teacher.
Based on the film starring Jack Black.
Rated PG: some language may offend.
Seats are allocated so please choose carefully.
Rows AA and AB are on thr flat, rows B-G are tiered seating.
Central seats are only available a VIP bookings.
Thames Civic Centre
May 17th to 24th 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Thames Tittle Tattle
by Meghan Hawkes
The Treasury Research Centre
and Archive Catalogue is now online!
Dive into History with us!
Our Treasury Research Centre and Archive
Catalogue is now LIVE online.
About 40% of our archive collection has been catalogued,
and some of that digitised.
Now you can explore it yourself!
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