Celebrate Polish Christmas
Craft workshop, learn some Christmas Eve traditions, watching the first star and Wigilia supper. Create with paper and wool decorations. For ages five to adult. All children to be accompanied by an adult, thank you. Cost is $10 per person and includes all materials provided (cash or internet banking is available, sorry no Eftpos). Held on December 1 and 15 at the Polish Museum, 125 Elliot Street, Howick. Begins at 2pm and finishes by 4pm. Bookings are preferred. Also available for groups during the weeks leading up to Christmas. Please contact museum staff to arrange. Ph 09 533 3530 or email phtmuseum@outlook.com.
Meet new people
U3a Pakuranga is for 55 years-plus looking to meet new people and learn about new things. Our last meeting for 2024 will be on Monday, December 2. It will include guest speakers and a chance to socialise with members over afternoon tea. Join us at St Andrews Church, Vincent Street, Howick, at 1.45pm.
Zonta East Auckland
Our speaker for December 3 is Margie Vincent who founded the Family Centre in Romania. The mission of the centre is to prevent abandonment of babies to orphanages. While the centre’s work is practical it goes beyond providing assistance and is about empowering those who are marginalised. Join us at the Howick Club at 6pm on December 3 to hear this fascinating story of caring and hope. Email eastauckland@zonta.org.nz.
Christmas Market
Dannemora Gardens retirement village at 30 Matarangi Road is staging a Christmas Market. It’s a chance for people to buy homemade gifts including greeting cards, knitting, linen, jewellery, toys, chocolates and more and is on 10am to 1pm on Friday, December 6. People are welcome to shop and have lunch at the village’s café. All are welcome.
Howick Singers
The Howick Singers perform at 7.30pm on December 6 at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Vincent Street, Howick. Entry by donation. Concert entitled Towards Christmas, an eclectic mix of songs to celebrate Christmas.
Garage sale
Christmas is nearly here, so come to our Barn Sale on Saturday, December 7, and get something special for that special someone. We have glassware, tableware, kitchen ware, lots of toys, stocking fillers and much, much more! The sale is from 8am till 11am at 474 Pakuranga Road. We look forward to seeing you there!
