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Beach Play: Have fun on Petone Beach and join us to create sand sculptures, fly kites and more. Part of Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana 2019 celebrations. March 10, 10:30am, Petone Settlers Museum, Petone Esplanade (End of Buick Street).
Book Fair: Stock up for winter reading. Books, DVDs, CDs, jigsaws and board games for sale. Cash only. 9am-2pm. March 2, 9am, St James' Church Hall, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt.
Boulcott Probus Club: Retired, semi-retired. Boulcott Probus Club meets at the Hutt Bowling Club, Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt on 2nd Friday of each month at 10am. Enjoy great guest speakers and excellent company. Contact Chris on 568-2814.
Boulder Hill Walk: The Friends of Belmont Regional Park invite you to 'End summer on a high point' with a walk to Boulder Hill. Roughly two hour duration. Medium fitness. Details on Neighbourly. February 24, 9:30am, Belmont Regional Park, Kaitangata Crescent entrance, Kelson.
Can't Operate Your Device?: Meet our skilled tutors who can help with computer, Ipad, tablet and smart phone problems. Check out our courses to learn extra skills. February 20, 10am, Seniornet Hutt City, Level 1, Gibson Sheat Building, Lower Hutt.
Calligraphy workshop: Foundation hand script. Enjoyable day long workshop with tutor Maggie Salter. Great place to start learning calligraphy! $85 including materials & morning tea. Spaces limited, contact Bev to book 0211322187. March 2, 9:30am, Woburn Apartments, 6 Whites Line West, Woburn, Lower Hutt.
Community Garden Group: Monday during term time from 10am. Learn new skills and help maintain our garden. More details contact Christine 567 7446.
Cultured Purls: Knitting group, meets Monday nights, 7pm - 9pm at the River of Life Centre Cnr Lincoln Rd and High St Avalon. Cost $2, call Ange 029 9380746.
Eastern Hutt Ladies Probus Club: 2nd Tuesday every month. All ladies welcome. Hutt Bridge Club Rooms, Park Ave, 10am. Phone Lyn: 5638432 or Dorothy 9738733.
Fairfield Women's Institute: Welcoming new members to come along and join us on the first Tuesday of every month at 1pm, Knox Church hall, High St. Contact president Yvonne King on 938 4821 for more information.
Forest & Bird Upper Hutt Monthly Meeting: AGM & presentation by US university students - Bird Corridor at Silverstream. All welcome. February 26, 7:30pm, Hapia Rooms, Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt.
Free Playgroup: Creators at-home playgroup. Wednesdays 9.30am to 11.30am at Uniting Church Waiwhetu, cnr Grenville and Trafalgar Sts. Free, but we do ask for a koha towards hot drinks.
Genealogy: Hutt Valley Branch of Genealogists. Doug Millar will be speaking this Thursday morning about how to do Genealogy On The Cheap. Visitors welcome. February 21, 10am, Meeting Room Petone Library, 7-11 Britannia Street, Petone - Lower Hutt.
Grey Power: Lower Hutt - Grey Power meets at the Senior Citizens room, ground floor Queensgate Tower on Friday 17th. At 10am. The speaker is the mayor, Ray Wallace. All welcome. Upper Hutt - Meets at Hapai Clubrooms on the third Wednesday of the month 1.30pm-2.45pm.
Golder Cottage, Historic Place Museum: Cottage Open Saturdays 1.30 - 4pm, something for everyone to see. Group (schools, clubs, tourist) visits by arrangement during the week. Phone 5289855. 707 Fergusson Drive.
Hutt Senior Citizens Association: Mondays club day 1pm and Thursdays housie at 12.30pm. All welcome. Ring Pat 566 7995.
Hutt Valley Herb Society: The society meets on the third Thursday of each month. We share and learn about herb craft. The February meeting will include an oil infusion demontration. Email: huttherbsociety@gmail.com. February 21, 7:30pm, Trentham Railway Station, Ararino Street, Trentham - Upper Hutt.
Hutt Valley Retired Persons Association: New members welcome, meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Contact Trish 04 972 6640 or 021 2096 201 for details.
Junior Youth Club: Every Sunday from 12.30pm to 2.30pm at the Moera Community Cottage, 105 Randwick Cres.
Kaumatua Tramping Club: Love the outdoors? Enjoy good company? Join us and explore the Wellington region. Weekly trips suits to all levels of fitness. Phone: (04) 568 3221 Email: info@kaumatuatc.org.nz for our brochure. HVTC Club Rooms, Birch Street Reserve, Lower Hutt.
Knitting Group: Thursdays 10am to 11.45am Donations of wool welcome. Moera Community House.
Learn more about Timebanking: Get help when you need it, access more opportunities, learn new skills, share your experience and knowledge and make new friends. Join us at the February Hutt Timebank Orientation. February 27, 7:30pm, Alicetown Community Centre, 38 Victoria Street, Alicetown.
Life Drawing: The sessions are every second and fourth Monday of the month. All welcome. Bring your own art materials. $12 untutored (unwaged etc. $10) $17 tutored (unwaged etc. $15). 7pm-9pm, Upper Hutt Art Society, Studio 21, 50 Ward St, Wallaceville.
Linkline Social Club Inc: For active, mature people. Club dinners: 6pm, last Saturday of each month at various cafes, plus many more activities. Phone: Jossie 577 1876.
Lions Club Of Wainuiomata: Meets second and fourth Monday of each month. Fun, Fellowship and Community Service. Fellowship 6.30pm Meeting 7pm. New members welcome. Contact Allan 021 2639311.
Lower Hutt Adults Colouring-In Group: Enjoy an hour or two of stress relief and fun, plus a cuppa. Materials supplied to get you started . No Charge. Contact: Julie 566 2006.
Lower Hutt (Host) Lions Club: Meets at Avalon Park Pavilion (Corner of Fairway and Taita Dr), Lower Hutt on first and third Tuesdays at 6pm. All enquiries to Owen (Pres) 04 569 1592.
Magic of Stem cell nutrition: Free evening introduction to the effectiveness and simple way stem cells improve wellness by New Zealanders and international scientist Panther Wilde / Ken Muir., South Pacific Director Stem Tech. February 27, 6:30pm, La Bella Italia Resturant/ conf centre, 10 Nevis st, Petone.
Net-Working with Matthew McIntyre Wilson: Learn how to make a simple reusable bag from harakeke with Matthew McIntyre Wilson on of the artists featured in SOLO 2018. March 16, 10am, The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.
People with Disabilities Crafts: Fridays 10.30am to 11.30am at Moera Community House.
Pen Haven Writers Group: Second Monday every month. 7pm-8:30pm at Petone Community House, 6 Britannia St, Petone. $3 cover charge. Contact Carol 021825583.
Petone Chess Club: Meets at Petone Community House every Monday at 7:30pm, 6 Britannia st, Petone. All ages at any experience level welcome. Call 04 5687798.
Posture Plus Pilates: SDA Church Hall, 50 Witako Street - Community weekly sessions for all age groups. Fridays 10.30-11.30am. Learn exercises to help prevent injuries. $5 per session. New comers welcome. Seventh Day Adventist Church, 50 Witako St., Epuni.
REBUS Club Petone: New members welcome for 2019 - if you're retired and seeking friendship, outings and interesting speakers at monthly meetings call Vivien 5603526 or Craig 5602978.
Rimutaka Lions Club: 1st and 3rd Monday at 6.30pm at King Lion Hall, King Street, Upper Hutt. All enquiries to Adrian 526 3227.
Scouts Mudslide! Wainuiomata (& Belmont): Slide into a Scouting Tradition! Gold coin donation, bring change: Sausage Sizzle! Long driveway left of field, past buildings. Belmont Scouts also have Mudslide! (Similar time, Norfolk Street). Ends 3pm. February 23, 10am, Old Wainuiomata College, 106 Moohan Street., Wainuiomata
Seaside Storytime: We're launching Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana 2019 with our friends from Petone Library at an all ages storytime session by the sea. March 2, 2pm, Petone Settlers Museum, Petone Esplanade (End of Buick Street), Petone.
SeniorNet Hutt City social morning: All welcome to hear a speaker from Deedvault. Learn what this is all about and how they can keep your documents safe. $2 entry. February 22, 10am, War Memorial Library, Queens Drive, Lower Hutt.
Silverstream Lions Club: 1st and 3rd Wednesday's from 6.30 pm at the Silverstream Firestation, Kiln Street, Upper Hutt. All enquiries to John on 5284429. 6pm, Silverstream Lions Club, Kiln Street, Silverstream.
Sixties Up: Brown Owl, meets at 10am, 1st and 3rd Friday each month at St Peter Chanel Centre, cnr Fergusson Drive and Bernadette Drive. Contact 938 3818. Maidstone, meets at 1.15 pm, 2nd and 4th Friday each month at Hapai Club, Fergusson Drive. Contact 526 9459. Moonshine, meets at 1.30 pm, 2nd and 4th Wednesday each month at Masonic hall, Islington Street. Contact 971 3213. Upper Hutt, meets at 10am, 2nd and 4th Friday each month at the Cossie Club, Logan Street. Contact 528 3337.
Stitch in at Expressions: Members of the Upper Hutt Embroiderers welcome others to bring their stitching and join them in the foyer at Expressions third Thursday of every month 1.30pm - 3.30 pm.
Stitches Group: Fridays 9.45am to 11.45am at Moera Community House.
The Hutt in an Earthquake: Earthquake specialist and leader of the It's Our Fault project, Russ Van Dissen, will discuss what the Hutt's major issues in a large earthquake will be. February 21, 6pm, War Memorial Library, 2 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt.
Toddler Hop: Victory Christian Centre, 445 High Street, music and movement for 0-5 years, 10am - 11.30am, Fridays, $1 per child / $2 per family /$5 professional caregivers.
Upper Hutt Chess Club: Meet at Hapai Building, Fergusson Drive, every Monday at 7.30pm. Enquiries contact Roger Smith 9716528.
Upper Hutt Save the Children: Wesley Centre, 1 Benzie Ave, meets for morning tea and a speaker, every second Tuesday of the month, 10am, cost $5, phone Jeanette 528-2750.
Upper Hutt Spinners & Weavers: Share knowledge and a cuppa. Meets Tuesdays 9:30am-12pm, Wednesdays 7-9pm, Sundays 1-3pm. Trentham Railway Station.
Upper Hutt Stroke Carer's Support Group: Meet fortnightly Tuesdays 10.30 - 12pm. Are you feeling overwhelmed or alone caring for a loved one? Get support from other carer's, and gain knowledge through shared experience. Confidential and friendly. For further details contact: Christine 977 5815 Jenny 529 8331 or Virginia 5278371.
Wellington Fuchsia Society: The Society meets on the third Monday of each month except December at the Moera Hall at 7.30pm. All welcome. For further information ring 567 9533. Wellington Fuchsia Society, Randwick St.
Ways of Being: Curator Tour: Join curator Sian van Dyk on a tour of Ways of Being and hear how the artists on show illustrate a shift in photography in Aotearoa New Zealand. April 14, 11am, The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.
World Prayer Day: Services at Uniting Church, Trafalgar St, Waiwhetu. March 1 9:30am. St. Hilda's Church, 35 Cruickshank Road, Upper Hutt Friday, March 1, 1.30pm, 35 Cruickshank Road, Upper Hutt. Margaret's Presbyterian Church, Dunns Street, Silverstream, March 1, 2pm. Dunns Street, Silverstream
WPRR Writing Group: Meets every 3rd Saturday from 11am to 12.30pm at Writers Plot Readers Read Bookshop, 2/893 Fergusson Dr, Upper Hutt (opposite the Railway station). $5 with refreshments provided. Further details phone 5284549.
Arthritis Exercise Group: Upper Hutt Cossie Club, gentle exercises specifically designed for people with arthritis, meets on the second and fourth Thursday each month, 10.30-11.30am, $3 per session, contact irene.e.james45@gmail.com.
Inline Hockey: Rimutaka Renegades and the Hutt City Hawks are looking for new players. Have a go days in Upper and Lower Hutt. Contact Sandy for more information at sanimmo@xtra.co.nz or 0276634344.
Laughter Yoga: To de-stress and have fun, no yoga poses but breathing, laughter and childlike playfulness. Plunket Rooms 21 Tawai Street, every Monday 6.30-7.30. Gold coin donation. Check out www.laughteryoga.org and inquiries to Clare 939-8030.
Hutt Exercise Group: Meets every Wednesday for exercises to music. 10a.m. at Senior citizens Rooms, ground floor, Queensgate Tower. $3.00 per lesson, first one free. Tea and coffee served afterwards. Contact Una Haverfield 566 0419 or Pam Ryan 021 356 574.
Music and Fitness sessions: Awaken Church, 1048 Fergusson Dr, Upper Hutt, movement and music sessions, Tuesdays, 10am.
Nordic Walking: Maidstone Park Rugby Clubrooms, Mondays, 12.30-1.20pm Free.
Naenae Petanque Club: Welcomes new members for a fun outdoor game, we play on Thursdays and Sundays at 1pm next to the new Bowling Hub, Treadwell St, Naenae or phone Judy 5772582.
Netball - Year 7 session: A free session to help Year 7 netballers transition from 6v6 netball to the 7v7 game. 11am-12.30pm. Online registration required at www.netballhuttvalley.co.nz. March 9, 11am, Netball Hutt Valley, Taine Street, Taita.
Petanque: Maidstone Park Terrain, Fridays 1.30pm and Tuesdays 10.30am, FREE.
Silverstream Petanque: Wednesdays and Sundays 1.30pm. Equipment and coaching provided. Contact Lorraine 5287328 or Claire 9724406. 37 Dunns Street, Silverstream.
Sit and Be Fit Exercises: Tuesdays and Thursdays 1.30pm to 2.30pm at Moera Community House.
Sit & Be Fit: Easy exercise to music, Fridays 10am. Awaken City Church 1048 Fergusson Drive.
Square Dancing: Low impact exercise for both the body and mind. Beginners class starting on Monday 25th Feb at 7pm at the Masonic Hall, 27 Islington Street, Trentham. Contact Jenny 9768931. February 25, 7pm, Fantail Square and Round Dance Club, 27 Islington St, Trentham.
Ten Pin Bowling: Social or competitive. Come along and meet new friends, learn to bowl and go into a team. Limited vacancies. Wednesday mornings 9.30am-noon. Phone Barbara on 567 5194. Also in Porirua on Tuesdays 9.30-noon. Phone 567 5194 ASAP.
Upper Hutt Walking and Tramping Club: Welcomes new members of all fitness levels. Keep fit exploring tracks in Hutt Valley and neighbouring regions. Meets weekly Sunday AM. Trip list available on www.uhwtc.org.nz OR phone Helen 9702046.
Upper Hutt Petanque: Maidstone Park, Tuesdays 10.25am, Fridays & Sundays 1.25pm.Phone Paul 9762016. Maidstone park, Park St.
Wamarie Hutt Valley Croquet Club: Welcomes players of any age or ability. No equipment needed, just flat soled shoes. Mallets and coaching available. Come join us from 9.30 am every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until. February 23, 4:30pm, Waimarie Hutt Valley Croquet Club, Melling Road (Over the stopbank), Melling.
Walking Group: Petone Community House, 6 Britannia St, mainly flat walks for the over 60s, Thursdays, twice monthly, info: Shirley, 589-8917.
Walking Group: Open to all ages. For information contact Richard 0275661335. Saturday morning 7.30am meet at the Melling train station, Wednesday nights 6pm Meet at The River Of Life Church car park Lincoln Ave.
Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon: Designed for kids aged 7-15 years to help them stay active and healthy, with participants swimming, cycling, and running their way around age appropriate courses. Visit https://tryathlon.co.nz/ for more. March 14, 10am, Hutt Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt, Hutt Central.
English Country Dancing: St Margaret's Church, Silverstream, Monday afternoons, 1pm to 2.30pm, ph Stella 972 0783 or Ruth 528 8332.
Auditions. Little Shop of Horrors: Hutt City Musical Theatre's production of Little shop of Horrors.16 years and over. March 10, 9am, Hutt City Musical Theatre.Epuni Community hall., 38 Mitchell Street,Lower Hutt, Epuni.
Scottish Dance Classes: Have a go at Scottish Country Dancing! First night free. Children's class 6:30pm, adults 7:30pm. Visitors and spectators welcome. More info www.lowerhuttscd.org.nz or email lowerhutt@dancescottish.org.nz. 6:30pm-9:30pm, Epuni Community Hall, cnr Mitchell St and Oxford Tce, Epuni.
Blues Night with Chris Cain: Queen's Birthday Music Festival 2019 presents Blues Night: Chris Cain. Tickets $45. Book now at www.expressions.org.nz. June 1, 8pm, Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt.
Curator's Pick: Make your lunchtime special and enjoy a quick tour of our latest exhibition with one of our curators. Perfect for groups and of all ages and stages. March 1, 9:05am, April 5, 12:30pm and May 3, 12:30pm. The Dowse Art Museum, 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt.
Harbour Capital Chorus: Got a New Years Resolution to try something different? Come and sing! Our FREE 4 week singing course starts tonight Feb 25th and you'll learn barbershop songs. Register at www.hcc.org.nz. February 25, 7:30pm, Petone Masonic Lodge Hall, 69 Udy Street, Petone.
Hutt Valley Orchestra: Hutt Valley Orchestra rehearses Mondays 7.30pm to 9.30pm. More violin players welcome. Visit www.hvo.org.nz or call Angela 021 174 4280. 7:30pm-9:30pm, St Mark's Church, 58 Woburn Rd, Lower Hutt.
Hutt Valley Ukulele Orchestra: Petone Working Men's Club on Thursdays, 7-8.30pm.
NZSO: Classical Journey: The NZSO performs captivating works by Rossini, Haydn, Prokofiev and Brahms. February 27, 7:30pm, Michael Fowler Centre, 111 Wakefield Street, Wellington Central.
Scapes Landscape Exhibition: A selection of landscape images by local photographer William Wright FPSNZ. All prints available for purchase. From 20 February to 3 March, 10am to 4pm daily. Free entry. Huia Gallery, Hutt Art Society, 9-11 Myrtle Street, Lower Hutt.
Sunday Strum: Expressions, 836 Fergusson Dr, Upper Hutt ukulele group meets for a jam session, listen or join in, on the first Sunday of each month, 2-3pm.
The Jazz Gala: Queen's Birthday Music Festival 2019 presents The Jazz Gala: American All Stars with the Rodger Fox Big Band. Tickets $45. Book now at www.expressions.org.nz. May 31, 8pm, Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt.
The Topp Twins: Queen's Birthday Music Festival 2019 presents The Topp Twins. Tickets $45. Book now at www.expressions.org.nz. June 2, 8pm, Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt.
Thursday Night Roots: Newtown Rocksteady: Queen's Birthday Music Festival 2019 presents Thursday Night Roots: Newtown Rocksteady. Tickets $30. Book now at www.expressions.org.nz. May 30, 8pm, Expressions Whirinaki Arts & Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt.
Upper Hutt Country Music Club: Masonic Hall 27 Islington Street, Trentham, all welcome, meets every second Sunday from 6.30pm. Enquiries contact Yvonne 528 2793.
Ukulele Classes in Naenae: Naenae Community Hall, Everest Ave, all welcome to play the ukulele, and enjoy a coffee and chat, Thursdays, 1pm-2.30pm, entry by koha, contact Christine 567 7446.