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Events for March
Childrenīs Day Hunt  Tuesday, 2 March 2010  [ Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm. Weekends 12noon - 4pm. Closed Mondays ]
A special Childrenīs Day hunt for the 10th Anniversary of Childrenīs Day. Count up how many gold stars you can see hiding in the Art Gallery and go in the draw to win the cool pirate and princess costumes sponsored by Kids Stuff.
Venue: Aigantighe Art Gallery
Contact Name: Anita Robertson
Contact Phone: 036884424
Email Address: gallery@timdc.govt.nz
Dunes Trust National Conference Tuesday, 2 March 2010  [ various ]
The Dunes Trust National Conference is on in Timaru.
Venue: Soheze on the Bay
Contact Name: TBA
Contact Phone: TBA
Childrenīs Day Hunt  Wednesday, 3 March 2010  [ Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm. Weekends 12noon - 4pm. Closed Mondays ]
A special Childrenīs Day hunt for the 10th Anniversary of Childrenīs Day. Count up how many gold stars you can see hiding in the Art Gallery and go in the draw to win the cool pirate and princess costumes sponsored by Kids Stuff.
Venue: Aigantighe Art Gallery
Contact Name: Anita Robertson
Contact Phone: 036884424
Email Address: gallery@timdc.govt.nz
Dunes Trust National Conference Wednesday, 3 March 2010  [ various ]
The Dunes Trust National Conference is on in Timaru.
Venue: Sopheze on the Bay
Contact Name: TBA
Contact Phone: TBA
Childrenīs Day Hunt  Thursday, 4 March 2010  [ Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm. Weekends 12noon - 4pm. Closed Mondays ]
A special Childrenīs Day hunt for the 10th Anniversary of Childrenīs Day. Count up how many gold stars you can see hiding in the Art Gallery and go in the draw to win the cool pirate and princess costumes sponsored by Kids Stuff.
Venue: Aigantighe Art Gallery
Contact Name: Anita Robertson
Contact Phone: 036884424
Email Address: gallery@timdc.govt.nz
Dunes Trust National Conference Thursday, 4 March 2010  [ various ]
The Dunes Trust National Conference is on in Timaru.
Venue: Soheze on the Bay
Contact Name: TBA
Contact Phone: TBA
Three Tenors and a Soprano Thursday, 4 March 2010  [ 11am ]
Tenors Benjamin Fifita Makisi, Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua, Derek Hill and soprano Susan Boland present opera and song made famous by the Three Tenors and the Three Irish Tenors.
Ticket Prices:
Season ( All concerts paid for in advance $21.25 per concert) $170 each.
Casual Bookings $27.00 each.
Standing ( for people who book for 5 or more concerts per year) $ 24.00 each
Groups of 10+ people $24.00 each
Groups of 30+ people $23.00 each
Venue: Theatre Royal, Stafford Street, Timaru
Contact Organisation: Operatunity Entertainment Limited
Contact Name: tba
Contact Phone: 0508 266237
Email Address: bookings@operatunity.co.nz
Website: www.operatunity.co.nz
Dancing Friday, 5 March 2010  [ 7:30pm ]
Come and dance swing, Latin and Rock N Roll..
Venue: No8 Wired
Contact Organisation: Swing Kayz SC
Contact Name: Lenard
Contact Phone: 021496523
Email Address: lsmythe@orcon.net.nz
Waimarie Garden Series & Passing People Friday, 5 March 2010  [ 7pm ]
You are invited to a special preview of Waimarie Garden Series & Passing People by John Badcock.
Tickets $25pp proceeds to SC Hospice. They are available from Saffron Gallery & SC Hospice .Drink & finger food included.
Venue: Saffron Gallery -Ken Wills Complex
Contact Name: Saffron Gallery
Contact Phone: 688 2994
Dunes Trust National Conference Friday, 5 March 2010  [ various ]
The Dunes Trust National Conference is on in Timaru.
Venue: Soheze on the Bay
Contact Name: TBA
Contact Phone: TBA
March Hare Motor Cycle Rally Friday, 5 March 2010  [ All weekend ]
Annual March Hare Rally held in Waimate showgrounds. Open to public. Bands, bars, food and entertainment
Venue: Waimate Showgrounds
Contact Organisation: Waimate Motor cycle Club
Contact Name: Phil Tweedy
Contact Phone: 03 689 8993
Childrenīs Day Hunt  Friday, 5 March 2010  [ Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm. Weekends 12noon - 4pm. Closed Mondays ]
A special Childrenīs Day hunt for the 10th Anniversary of Childrenīs Day. Count up how many gold stars you can see hiding in the Art Gallery and go in the draw to win the cool pirate and princess costumes sponsored by Kids Stuff.
Venue: Aigantighe Art Gallery
Contact Name: Anita Robertson
Contact Phone: 036884424
Email Address: gallery@timdc.govt.nz
Swing Dancing Classes Friday, 5 March 2010  [ 6:30pm ]
Come along and learn to swing dance. Classes cost $7
Venue: No8 Wired
Contact Organisation: Swing Kayz SC
Contact Name: Lenard
Contact Phone: 021496523
Childrenīs Day Hunt  Saturday, 6 March 2010  [ Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm. Weekends 12noon - 4pm. Closed Mondays ]
A special Childrenīs Day hunt for the 10th Anniversary of Childrenīs Day. Count up how many gold stars you can see hiding in the Art Gallery and go in the draw to win the cool pirate and princess costumes sponsored by Kids Stuff.
Venue: Aigantighe Art Gallery
Contact Name: Anita Robertson
Contact Phone: 036884424
Email Address: gallery@timdc.govt.nz
Winchester A & P Show Saturday, 6 March 2010  [ 8.30am ]
Stalls and Entertainment
Venue: Winchester
Contact Organisation: Temuka Geraldine A&P Society
Contact Name: Pam Cox
Contact Phone: 03 6158565
Email Address: temukageraldineap@gmail.com
March Hare Motor Cycle Rally Saturday, 6 March 2010  [ All weekend ]
Annual March Hare Rally held in Waimate showgrounds. Open to public. Bands, bars, food and entertainment
Venue: Waimate Showgrounds
Contact Organisation: Waimate Motor cycle Club
Contact Name: Phil Tweedy
Contact Phone: 03 689 8993
Childrenīs Day Hunt  Sunday, 7 March 2010  [ Tues - Fri 10am - 4pm. Weekends 12noon - 4pm. Closed Mondays ]
A special Childrenīs Day hunt for the 10th Anniversary of Childrenīs Day. Count up how many gold stars you can see hiding in the Art Gallery and go in the draw to win the cool pirate and princess costumes sponsored by Kids Stuff.
Venue: Aigantighe Art Gallery
Contact Name: Anita Robertson
Contact Phone: 036884424
Email Address: gallery@timdc.govt.nz
Pass2Pub Sunday, 7 March 2010  [ Registration from: 8.30am Starting time: 10.30am ]
One of the biggest and most popular mountain bike rides in New Zealand.

A fantastic family race that appeals to all ages, abilities, genders and walks of life.

35km cross country from Burkes Pass to Albury Tavern - on shingle roads, 4WD trails and some single track. Whatever level of rider you are, the Pass2Pub will provide you with a challenge. Heaps of spot prizes and a huge family picnic with live music and entertainment at the finish line behind the Albury Pub.
Venue: Burkes Pass to Albury
Contact Organisation: Special Events Aoraki Ltd
Contact Name: Chris Thomas
Contact Phone: 03 688 5531
Email Address: chris@specialevents.co.nz
Website: www.pass2pub.com
March Hare Motor Cycle Rally Sunday, 7 March 2010  [ All weekend ]
Annual March Hare Rally held in Waimate showgrounds. Open to public. Bands, bars, food and entertainment
Venue: Waimate Showgrounds
Contact Organisation: Waimate Motor cycle Club
Contact Name: Phil Tweedy
Contact Phone: 03 689 8993
Childrenīs Day Sunday, 7 March 2010  [ 10.30 am - 2.30 am ]
Childrenīs Day is about celebrating our children and spending quality time with them. This years theme is Praise and Encouragement.
Venue: Caroline Bay
Contact Organisation: Childrenīs Day Committee
Contact Name: Michelle Brown
Contact Phone: 03 688 4123
Email Address: michelle@scrsa.co.nz
OPEN DAY Timaru Squash Club Sunday, 7 March 2010  [ 2pm-5.30pm ]
OPEN DAY.
Everyone welcome to come and have a friendly hit.
Venue: Squash Courts, Brunswick St
Contact Organisation: Timaru Squash Club
Contact Name: tba
Contact Phone: tba
Timaru Farmers Market Sunday, 7 March 2010  [ 9am to 12.30pm. ]
Timaru Farmers Market. Every Sunday, rain or shine, 9am to 12.30pm.
Local farmers, growers and producers bringing you fresh seasonal fruit & vegetables, artisan breads, free range eggs, organic honey, organic yoghurt, baking, pickles, chutneys, nuts, wine, bacon & ham, beef & lamb, smoked products, herbs & fresh cut flowers. More stalls added in season inc fruit & berries. Free entertainment & childrenīs activity table
Venue: Caroline Bay entertainment area
Contact Organisation: Timaru Farmers Market Committee
Contact Name: Sue Earnshaw
Contact Phone: 03 688 4288
Email Address: timarufarmersmarket@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.timarucity.co.nz/farmersmarket/
Craig Freeborn Old Positions/ New Traditions  Tuesday, 9 March 2010  [ Tues - Fri 10am till 4pm, Weekends 12noon till 4pm. Closed Mondays ]
Craig Freeborn has a Diploma in Fine Arts from Aoraki Polytechnic. This painting exhibition appropriates fragments from medical, political and advertising sources.
Venue: Aigantighe Art Gallery
Contact Name: Fiona Ciaran
Contact Phone: 036884424
Email Address: gallery@timdc.govt.nz
Lincoln University Reunion Tuesday, 9 March 2010  [ TBA ]
A reunion is being planned .
Venue: Timaru
Contact Name: Gerry Ulrich
Contact Phone: 684 6266
Lincoln University Reunion Wednesday, 10 March 2010  [ TBA ]
A reunion is being planned .
Venue: Timaru
Contact Name: Gerry Ulrich
Contact Phone: 684 6266
Fuchsiarama & AGM Thursday, 11 March 2010  [ various ]
100 people are expected to attend this convention.
Venue: Timaru
Contact Name: Beverely
Contact Phone: 03 688 2356
Lincoln University Reunion Thursday, 11 March 2010  [ TBA ]
A reunion is being planned .
Venue: Timaru
Contact Name: Gerry Ulrich
Contact Phone: 684 6266
Waimate Edwardian Heritage Grp īPromenade In the P Friday, 12 March 2010  [ TBA ]
Series of daily events starting with tour of old cemetry Friday evening, Promenade in the Park Saturday, Saturday evening dinner and entertainment. Some tickets events, others free. Further information to follow
Venue: Waimate
Contact Organisation: Waimate Edwardian Heritage Group
Contact Name: S. Coles - President
Contact Phone: 03 689 7771
Website: www.waimate.org.nz - events
Lincoln University Reunion Friday, 12 March 2010  [ TBA ]
A reunion is being planned .
Venue: Timaru
Contact Name: Gerry Ulrich
Contact Phone: 684 6266
Swing Katz Friday, 12 March 2010  [ 6.30pm ]
The swing class -every Friday night is at 6.30pm. Cost $7. Then free dancing 7.30 to 8.30 - everyone welcome.
Venue: No8 Wired Bar
Contact Name: Lenard
Contact Phone: 021 496 523
Fuchsiarama & AGM Friday, 12 March 2010  [ various ]
100 people are expected to attend this convention.
Venue: Timaru
Contact Name: Beverely
Contact Phone: 03 688 2356
Wallaby Hunt Friday, 12 March 2010  [ All weekend ]
South Canterbury Annual Wallaby Hunt with weigh in on Sunday at St Andrew domain.
Venue: Waimate
Contact Organisation: SC Recreation Group
Contact Name: Neil Dale
Contact Phone: 03 6843285
Fuchsiarama & AGM Saturday, 13 March 2010  [ various ]
100 people are expected to attend this convention.
Venue: Timaru
Contact Name: Beverely
Contact Phone: 03 688 2356
Waimataitai School Fair Saturday, 13 March 2010  [ 11am-1pm ]
School Community fair, great fun time for all.
Venue: Waimataitai
Contact Organisation: Waimataitai School
Contact Name: Jane Culhane
Contact Phone: 03 6845566
Email Address: jmc@waimataitai.school.nz
Website: www.waimataitai.school.nz
Inspired by a true story Saturday, 13 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Timaru Farmers Market Sunday, 14 March 2010  [ 9am to 12.30pm. ]
Timaru Farmers Market. Every Sunday, rain or shine, 9am to 12.30pm.
Local farmers, growers and producers bringing you fresh seasonal fruit & vegetables, artisan breads, free range eggs, organic honey, organic yoghurt, baking, pickles, chutneys, nuts, wine, bacon & ham, beef & lamb, smoked products, herbs & fresh cut flowers. More stalls added in season inc fruit & berries. Free entertainment & childrenīs activity table
Venue: Caroline Bay entertainment area
Contact Organisation: Timaru Farmers Market Committee
Contact Name: Sue Earnshaw
Contact Phone: 03 688 4288
Email Address: timarufarmersmarket@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.timarucity.co.nz/farmersmarket/
Fuchsiarama & AGM Sunday, 14 March 2010  [ various ]
100 people are expected to attend this convention.
Venue: Timaru
Contact Name: Beverely
Contact Phone: 03 688 2356
Mackenzie High Country Fete Sunday, 14 March 2010  [ 10am - 3pm ]
100% NZ Made is our Theme. Quality crafts, clothing, jewellery, food, local wines,produce, wooden furniture, wrought iron,art, plants. A must for a ladies day out in the Mackenzie Basin. $5.00 entry.
Music by Geraldine based band, "Boru". Childrenīs entertainment.
Venue: Mt John Homestead, Lake Tekapo
Contact Organisation: Lake Tekapo Promotions Assn
Contact Name: Raewyn Radford
Contact Phone: 03 6806803 work
Email Address: radlee@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.laketekapountouched.co.nz
Inspired by a true story Sunday, 14 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
SCMCC Club TT Event Sunday, 14 March 2010  [ Sign in 8.30am-9.30am ]
Club TT Event being held at N Styles property, Signposted from Pleasant Point. Mini Track and day licence
Venue: Robinson Road Pleasant Point
Contact Organisation: SCMCC
Contact Name: Calvin
Contact Phone: 021 427 257
Hadlow to Harbour Sunday, 14 March 2010  [ 9.30am ]
THE ROTARY CLUB OF TIMARU NORTH ARE CONDUCTING THEIR GREAT ANNUAL 10K AND OPTIONAL 3K FUN RUN.THIS IS NOW RECOGNISED AS A SPECIAL LOW DENSITY FITNESS RUN WALK OR WHATEVER TTHAT IS REALY ENJOYABLE AND GREAT FUN.DO PLAN TO JOIN US THIS YEAR.THIS IS A MUST DO EVENT.
Venue: Start Hadlow Road West, Timaru
Contact Name: Charles Vincent
Contact Phone: 03 686 6488
Email Address: agwheels@xtrra.co.nz
Inspired by a true story Monday, 15 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
SCPSSA Summer Tournament Tuesday, 16 March 2010  [ 9.30am-2.15pm ]
Primary schools students from around South Canterbury will compete in a variety of sports at various venues around Timaru
Venue: Various
Contact Organisation: South Canterbury Primary Schoolsī Sports Association
Contact Name: Vickie Elliotte
Contact Phone: 036885181
Email Address: scpssa@xtra.co.nz
Inspired by a true story Tuesday, 16 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Inspired by a true story Wednesday, 17 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Inspired by a true story Thursday, 18 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Inspired by a true story Friday, 19 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Hypnotist - Dave Upford Friday, 19 March 2010  [ 7.30pm ]
Waimate High School PTA fundraiser.
Venue: Waimate High School Hall
Contact Name: Nicola Smith
Contact Phone: 03 689 6479
Centennial School Fair Saturday, 20 March 2010  [ 4.00pm ]
All the fun of a school fair with entertainment, stalls, food and fun.
Venue: Centennial School Waimate
Contact Organisation: Centennial School
Contact Name: B. Newburn
Contact Phone: 03 689 8295
The Original Gypsy Fair  Saturday, 20 March 2010  [ 9 -5pm ]
New Zealands largest traveling show,Free Entry, Free Entertainment, Glass Blowers, Wood workers,Rides, Ethnic Clothing, Food,Crystals and lots lots more

Venue: The "Loop" Caroline Bay
Contact Organisation: Gypsy Fair Ltd
Contact Name: TBA
Contact Phone: TBA
Race Relations Day International Pot Luck Dinner Saturday, 20 March 2010  [ 6pm ]
Aoraki Multicultural Council invite you to attend their annual race relations day dinner.
Theme: Its about us - whanau.
Bring along your ethnic food and non alcoholic drinks.
Admission by donation - proceeds to UNICEF Haiti Appeal.
Limited seats so register early
ph 688 7666
Venue: Caroline Bay Hall
Contact Name: Kate Wright/Kate Elsen
Contact Phone: 6881892/6886064
Inspired by a true story Saturday, 20 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
OMCC Track Day Saturday, 20 March 2010  [ tba ]
5 classes to suit all abilities and ages. Coaching provided.
NO ENTRIES ON THE DAY.
OMCC Members $50.00. Non-members $60.00. Entries and info from www.omcc.org.nz
Venue: Levels Raceway Timaru
Contact Organisation: OMCC
Contact Name: Nigel or Allan
Contact Phone: 03 4880362/027 4893286
Website: www.omcc.org.nz
The Original Gypsy Fair Saturday, 20 March 2010  [ 9am - 5pm ]
Free entry. Free entertainment. Yummy Food, pony rides, fire performers, fortune telling, glass blowing, aluminium craft, open stage.
Venue: īThe Loopī Caroline Bay
Contact Name: Michael
Contact Phone: 021 948643
On the Bay in Days Gone By Sunday, 21 March 2010  [ 10 am to 4 pm ]
Fun family fun day held in conjunction with Heartland Sculpture Challenge. Food, entertainment, vintage cars, games.
Venue: Caroline Bay
Contact Organisation: Alzheimers SC
Contact Name: Karen McKenzie
Contact Phone: 03 6877583
Email Address: southcanterbury@alzheimers.org.nz
Geraldinebikechallenge Sunday, 21 March 2010  [ 10:30 ]
Geraldine mountain bike races.
Start from the Orari racecourse 10:30am Sunday 21st March 2010
3 events to suit everyone
Venue: Geraldine
Contact Organisation: Lions club of Geraldine
Contact Name: Sean OīNeill
Contact Phone: 03 6939222
Email Address: bikegeraldine@slingshot.co.nz
Website: www.geraldinebikechallenge.co.nz
Timaru Farmers Market Sunday, 21 March 2010  [ 9am to 12.30pm. ]
Timaru Farmers Market. Every Sunday, rain or shine, 9am to 12.30pm.
Local farmers, growers and producers bringing you fresh seasonal fruit & vegetables, artisan breads, free range eggs, organic honey, organic yoghurt, baking, pickles, chutneys, nuts, wine, bacon & ham, beef & lamb, smoked products, herbs & fresh cut flowers. More stalls added in season inc fruit & berries. Free entertainment & childrenīs activity table
Venue: Caroline Bay entertainment area
Contact Organisation: Timaru Farmers Market Committee
Contact Name: Sue Earnshaw
Contact Phone: 03 688 4288
Email Address: timarufarmersmarket@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.timarucity.co.nz/farmersmarket/
The Original Gypsy Fair  Sunday, 21 March 2010  [ 9 -5pm ]
New Zealands largest traveling show,Free Entry, Free Entertainment, Glass Blowers, Wood workers,Rides, Ethnic Clothing, Food,Crystals and lots lots more

Venue: The "Loop" Caroline Bay
Contact Organisation: Gypsy Fair Ltd
Contact Name: TBA
Contact Phone: TBA
Inspired by a true story Sunday, 21 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Art on the Bay Sunday, 21 March 2010  [ 9 - 4pm ]
Come down & join the festivities of sculpture and art,vote for the statue you like and find out who wins.
Voting closes 12noon -winner announced 2pm.
Giant mural painting from 10 -2pm. Polly Rowe and Heart Kids will complete a gaint 10m mural. Squares will be available for sale.
Classic Hits Sand Sculpture Competition - kids enter on the day & be in to win prizes. Judginh 1pm.
Also vintage cars ,music & the bay farmers market will be on.

The competition starts on the 14th of March and will finish the 21st March with the Art at the Bay.
Venue: Caroline Bay - Evans Street Entrance
Contact Name: Henri Stein
Contact Phone: 021 0234 5738
Geraldinebikechallenge Sunday, 21 March 2010  [ 10:30am ]
The Geraldine mountainbike challenge
Venue: Geraldine
Contact Organisation: Geraldine Lions
Contact Name: Sean OīNeill
Contact Phone: 03 6939222
Email Address: bikegeraldine@slingshot.co.nz
Website: www.geraldinebikechallenge.co.nz
Life at the Waterīs Edge Monday, 22 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Inspired by a true story Monday, 22 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Life at the Waterīs Edge Tuesday, 23 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Americarna Tuesday, 23 March 2010  [ 12noon - 2pm ]
Over 150 Americarna cars will stop off for lunch at Caroline Bay on there way to Invercargill.So head down in your lunch break to enjoy the spectacle of these cars/hotrods. Lunch vendors onsite as well as live music.Port FM will be broadcasting live & Heart Children will be collecting donations.
Venue: Caroline Bay
Contact Organisation: Central South Island Tourism
Contact Name: Karyn Buckingham
Contact Phone: 03 687 9990
Email Address: karyn@southisland.org.nz
Inspired by a true story Tuesday, 23 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Inspired by a true story Wednesday, 24 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Life at the Waterīs Edge Wednesday, 24 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Mount Nessing Collie Club Dog Trials Wednesday, 24 March 2010  [ tba ]
75th Jubilee Dog Trials
All past members and interested parties welcome to attend.
RSVP to secretary by 16th March 2010.
Venue: Mount Nessing Road
Contact Organisation: Mount Nessing Collie Club
Contact Name: the secretary
Contact Phone: 03 585 5909
Email Address: opawa@xtra.co.nz
Inspired by a true story Thursday, 25 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Life at the Waterīs Edge Thursday, 25 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Inspired by a true story Friday, 26 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Art Exhibition Friday, 26 March 2010  [ From 10.00am daily ]
Presented by Waimate Art Soc. with opening night preview and presentation on Friday 26th from 8.00pm. Thereafter from 10.00am daily
Venue: Waimate Art Rooms, Shearman St, Waimate
Contact Organisation: Waimate Art Soc
Contact Name: Sally Boyd
Contact Phone: 03 689 8879
Email Address: theoldsmithy@xtra.co.nz
Mount Nessing Collie Club Friday, 26 March 2010  [ tba ]
Club Day and 75th Jubilee Dinner.
All past members and interested parties welcome to attend.
RSVP to Secretary by 16th March 2010.
Venue: Mount Nessing Road
Contact Organisation: Mount Nessing Collie Club
Contact Name: secretary
Contact Phone: 03 685 5909
Email Address: opawa1@xtra.co.nz
Life at the Waterīs Edge Friday, 26 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Winchester Swap Meet Saturday, 27 March 2010  [ 7am ]
This is a very poular annual swap meet.

Venue: Winchester Show Grounds
Contact Name: Stuart 615 7909 & site inf
Contact Phone: Stuart 615 7909 & site info Janet 686 0282
Super Truck Racing Saturday, 27 March 2010  [ 9-00am - 5.00pm ]
Super Truck and V8 Ute Race Meeting
More details to follow soon
Venue: Timaru International Motor Raceway
Contact Organisation: South Canterbury Car Club
Contact Name: Karen Paddon
Contact Phone: 036147514
Email Address: sccc.secretary@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.southcanterburycarclub.org.nz
Inspired by a true story Saturday, 27 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
MR2 Club Muster Saturday, 27 March 2010  [ 11.00am ]
NZ Toyota MR2 Club muster. Idea is to get as many vehicles together on day to beat same event in North Island. Public entries welcome
Venue: Seddon Square, Waimate
Contact Name: Wte Information Centre
Contact Phone: 03 689 7771
A night out with Ian Jones Saturday, 27 March 2010  [ 6.30pm ]
A fundraising auction for Geraldine High School 1st XV Rugby Tour.Tickets $15
Venue: Geraldine High School Hall
Contact Name: Lesley Millar
Contact Phone: 03 692 2762
Life at the Waterīs Edge Saturday, 27 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Harvest Home Festival Sunday, 28 March 2010  [ tba ]
Features food stalls, activities for children, craft demonstrations - all with a rural flavour.
Special guests this year are the Topp Twins.
Entrance fee is $5 per person, children under 12 free.
Venue: tba
Contact Name: Totara Estate
Contact Phone: 03 434 7169
Life at the Waterīs Edge Sunday, 28 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Inspired by a true story Sunday, 28 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Federated Farmers Farm Day Sunday, 28 March 2010  [ 10am - 3pm ]
An opportunity to non farming people to see what really happens on a farm. There are hands on opportunities for visitors as well as demonstrations.
Venue: Andy Palmer Farm,534 Muff road,Temuka
Contact Name: William Rolleston
Contact Phone: 03 687 4050
Website: www.farmday.org.nz
Super Truck Racing Sunday, 28 March 2010  [ 9-00am - 5.00pm ]
Super Truck and V8 Ute Race Meeting
More details to follow soon
Venue: Timaru International Motor Raceway
Contact Organisation: South Canterbury Car Club
Contact Name: Karen Paddon
Contact Phone: 036147514
Email Address: sccc.secretary@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.southcanterburycarclub.org.nz
Timaru Farmers Market Sunday, 28 March 2010  [ 9am to 12.30pm. ]
Timaru Farmers Market. Every Sunday, rain or shine, 9am to 12.30pm.
Local farmers, growers and producers bringing you fresh seasonal fruit & vegetables, artisan breads, free range eggs, organic honey, organic yoghurt, baking, pickles, chutneys, nuts, wine, bacon & ham, beef & lamb, smoked products, herbs & fresh cut flowers. More stalls added in season inc fruit & berries. Free entertainment & childrenīs activity table
Venue: Caroline Bay entertainment area
Contact Organisation: Timaru Farmers Market Committee
Contact Name: Sue Earnshaw
Contact Phone: 03 688 4288
Email Address: timarufarmersmarket@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.timarucity.co.nz/farmersmarket/
Air Safari 2010 Monday, 29 March 2010  [ Monday - 3- 6 pm flyin ]
The Air Safari 2010 weaves its way around 17 airfields.They will be visiting Richard Pearse airport.
They are expecting 65 aircraft and 200+ entrants in fly in on Monday and depart Wednesday 8.45am -10am.
Venue: Richard Pearce Airport
Contact Name: Karen Groome
Contact Phone: 0276 333 662
Website: www.flyingnz.co.nz
Inspired by a true story Monday, 29 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Timaru District Library Annual Book Sale Monday, 29 March 2010  [ 9am ]
The Annual Timaru District Library Book Sale is back, heaps of books for sale, something for everyone. Plus ongoing sales tables in Temuka and Geraldine.
Venue: Timaru District Library
Contact Organisation: Timaru District Library
Contact Name: Nigel Brown
Contact Phone: 6877476
Email Address: nigel.brown@timdc.govt.nz
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz/library
Life at the Waterīs Edge Monday, 29 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Air Safari 2010 Dinner Tuesday, 30 March 2010  [ 6pm ]
The public are welcome to purchase tickets from the Timaru i-SITE for this dinner and join the 200 entrants.Tickets $45. Two live bands will entertain.
Venue: Caroline Bay Hall
Contact Name: Karen Groome
Contact Phone: 0276 333 662
Website: www.flyingnz.co.nz
Inspired by a true story Tuesday, 30 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Life at the Waterīs Edge Tuesday, 30 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
The Great Aigantighe Easter Bunny Hunt Tuesday, 30 March 2010  [ 10am-4pm Tuesdays to Friday 12noon - 4pm Weekends ]
Count up the Easter bunnies that are hidden inside the gallery and go in the draw to win a Mega Easter Basket
Venue: Aigantighe Art Gallery
Contact Name: Anita Robertson
Contact Phone: 6884424
Email Address: gallery@timdc.govt.nz
Timaru District Library Annual Book Sale Tuesday, 30 March 2010  [ 9am ]
The Annual Timaru District Library Book Sale is back, heaps of books for sale, something for everyone. Plus ongoing sales tables in Temuka and Geraldine.
Venue: Timaru District Library
Contact Organisation: Timaru District Library
Contact Name: Nigel Brown
Contact Phone: 6877476
Email Address: nigel.brown@timdc.govt.nz
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz/library
Air Safari 2010 Wednesday, 31 March 2010  [ flyout 8.45 - 10am ]
The Air Safari 2010 leaves the Richard Pearse Airport today.
Over 65 aircraft and 200+ entrants will fly out on Wednesday at 8.45am -10am.
Venue: Richard Pearce Airport
Contact Name: Karen Groome
Contact Phone: 0276 333 662
Website: www.flyingnz.co.nz
Dance of Desire Wednesday, 31 March 2010  [ 7.30pm ]
Irish Variety
Prices: $79.50, $69.50
Venue: Theatre Royal, Timaru
Contact Organisation: Ticketek@Movie Max
Contact Name: Ailsa
Contact Phone: 03 6884160
SCPSSA Swimming Sports Wednesday, 31 March 2010  [ 9am-3pm ]
Primary school students from around South Canterbury will compete in the annual swimming sports.
Venue: Century Pool
Contact Organisation: South Canterbury Primary Schoolsī Sports Association
Contact Name: Vickie Elliotte
Contact Phone: 036885181
Email Address: scpssa@xtra.co.nz
Inspired by a true story Wednesday, 31 March 2010  [ open 6 days Monday - Saturday 11am - 3pm ]
An exhibition of paintings and drawings by Colin Higgins.
Venue: York Street Gallery
Contact Name: York Street Gallery
Contact Phone: 03 684 4795
Timaru District Library Annual Book Sale Wednesday, 31 March 2010  [ 9am ]
The Annual Timaru District Library Book Sale is back, heaps of books for sale, something for everyone. Plus ongoing sales tables in Temuka and Geraldine.
Venue: Timaru District Library
Contact Organisation: Timaru District Library
Contact Name: Nigel Brown
Contact Phone: 6877476
Email Address: nigel.brown@timdc.govt.nz
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz/library
Life at the Waterīs Edge Wednesday, 31 March 2010  [ Museum hours closed Mondays ]
This is a photographic exhibition of birds of Timaruīs Otipua Wetlands Reserve by Ron Lindsay.
Venue: South Canterbury Museum
Contact Name: South Canterbury Muesum
Contact Phone: 03 687 7212
Website: www.timaru.govt.nz
Easter Art Exhibition Extravaganza  Wednesday, 31 March 2010  [ Wednesday Evening,Thur 11-5.30pm,Fri noon -5pm,Sat 10-5pm,Sun 10 -4pm ]
The Easter Art Extravaganza will feature a wide range of talented and younger artists.Most of the 350 + paintings will be for sale. Entry $2. Children under 14 free. This is a fundraising project for Geraldine Primary Home & School committee.

Venue: Geraldine Primary School Hall
Contact Name: John Jackson
Contact Phone: 03 689 2225
Email Address: jkjbv@snap.net.nz
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