September 2018
Volunteers and Performers Needed – Diwali 2018
Do you want to be involved in Dunedin's Diwali Festival of Light on Saturday 3 November 2018? We need volunteers for everything! Prior to Diwali: making decorations at Community Gallery. Stalls, counters at DPAG, Otago Museum, Octagon, Food stalls in the Octagon. Performances - dance, song and music with an Indian flavour. And more . . Please contact one of us: Suzanne Caulton: suxanne.caulton@otagomuseum.nz Lynda Cullen: lcullen@dcc.govt.nz Swaroopa Unni: natyalokanz@gmail.com Rekha Shailaj: Rekha.Rana@op.ac.nz
Find out more »October 2018
Palette of Poetry 2
Palette of Poetry 2 is the Poems in the Waiting Room 2018 fund raising exhibition. We supplied 40 artists with a selection of poems and suggested they pick one poem, or maybe two, to interpret in whatever medium they enjoy working with. Paintings, ceramics, paper mache, floral artistry and food are all represented. Opening 2pm on October 14 at Resene Colorshop in Crawford St, then daily until closure on October 28 @ 3pm. All artwork is for sale - come…
Find out more »DMEC Koru International Playgroup
Koru International Playgroup is open for registration at The Early Years Hub starting every Tuesday from 27th March 2018, 10.00 to 12.00pm. Tuesday @ 27/3, our theme is "Easter Bunny Egg Hunt & Crafts".
Find out more »Visions for Dunedin: The Future of Otago Harbour
Part of the Southern Heritage Trust talk series, Visions for Dunedin: Our Heritage, Our Future. "The Future of Otago Harbour" Kevin Winders, CEO Port Otago. Exciting solutions for a visionary future. October’s guest speaker Kevin Winders, CEO of Port Otago, will discuss adapting to changing shipping demands that support the economic growth of Otago and Southland in a sustainable way. In partnership with the Southern Heritage Trust, Dunedin Public Libraries, is pleased to host a series of inspirational talks, on…
Find out more »Kell’s Ride – A Talk on Younger Onset Dementia
Mosgiel Lions Club is a community based service club located in Mosgiel. Kell's Ride - Greg Kelly speaking on Younger Onset Dementia. October 16th 2018 @ Taieri Bridge Club 7:30pm 10 Wickliffe Street Mosgiel Raffles will be sold in the hall. Nett proceeds will be distributed between Dementia Otago Area and the Mosgiel District Lions Club.
Find out more »Dunedin Film Society Screening of “Fill the Void”
A rare chance for Dunedin film lovers to see a movie from Israel, this 2012 film set in Tel Aviv focuses on an 18 year old girl who must decide on a husband.
Find out more »Chip Hazard: Hardware Hacking
Ever want to learn how circuit boards are made? Have an idea for a gadget that doesn't exist yet? Want to gain new valuable skills that NZ tech companies desperately need? This 10 week course is for you! Sign Up: http://bit.ly/2MDJuCc Create anything you want. Whether it's something musical or artistic, scientific or silly, practical or paradoxical. Anything that requires a piece of hardware to run on. Or if you're more interested in the software side of things, please join up…
Find out more »50 Years of DJ Locomotives
Dunedin Railways own 7 1968 Mitishishi built Dj Diesel Electric Locomotives which now in 2018 celebrate 50 years of operation. The class were built by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and numbered originally 64 for the New Zealand Railways Department with a modernisation loan from the World Bank to replace steam locomotives in the South Island. 9 members of the class remain, 7 owned by Dunedin Railways, 1 owned by Mainline Steam and 1 privately owned and both these are based in…
Find out more »Magic The Gathering Fridays
Summon creatures to defeat your opponent using strategy and skill. Knock your opponent down to 0 and you win the game!!! Great way to meet other MTG competitors in a safe and enjoyable environment.
Find out more »Kaikorai Valley High School 60th Reunion
Kaikorai Valley High School. 60th Reunion School Hall at KV College in Kaikorai Valley Rd Social gathering to meet with former colleagues and staff. Canapés provided during the evening. Cash bar will be available. Saturday 20th. 2.00pm. School buildings will be open. Formal photos to be taken in the Hall. And cabaret evening with Idol Frets band at the Glenroy Auditorium in Harrop St. 8.00 to 12.00pm.
Find out more »The Extravaganza Fair
The Extravaganza Fair is a family affair, it is a free entry, fun day out with something for everyone. We're bringing to NZ a unique style of interesting market stalls, arts and craft, food, musical entertainment, circus shows, performers, unique to NZ tiny homes, including open home and kids shows & games. We're bringing back the 'old school', join in our sack races, tug of wars & musical bean bags & be in to win prizes! Check out our solar…
Find out more »Pokemon Saturdays!
For new and experienced players of all ages, with card trading and games galore for 3 hours of Fun fun fun!!! Learn to play the game while meeting other like-minded enthusiasts!!!
Find out more »Big Book and Boot Sale
Big Book and Boot Sale Books, DVDs and jig-saw puzzles for sale. Books for every age group and interest. Boot sale: pay $10 and sell whatever you wish from your car. Donations or questions? Ring Jeannine 481-1919
Find out more »Refugee Support Centre
The Dunedin Refugee Support Centre offers community information, friendship, advice and advocacy. It is open every Monday from 1pm to 3pm at Dunedin Community House, 301 Moray Place. For more information, please call Afife Harris on 027 419 3125.
Find out more »The Great Sunday Shindig Quiz Night
To help raise funds in preparation for The Great Sunday Shindig, to be held on Sunday the 28th of October, we will be hosting a quiz night at the Kensington (4 King Edward St) on Tuesday 23rd October at 7pm. Tickets are $5 per person (teams of up to 6 people) so get together a team or come along and join one! Raffles will be available on the night with some great prizes up for grabs. The Great Sunday Shindig…
Find out more »Community Forum – New Zealand’s Welfare System
The Government has a vision for our welfare system that is accessible and fair for all New Zealanders. They have asked the Welfare Expert Advisory Group to advise them on options to make this a reality. This is an opportunity to share your views and experiences and meet some of the Advisory Group. If you can't attend the forum, you can have your say online at www.weag.govt.nz.
Find out more »Men’s Breakfast
Just in case you missed it!!! We are having our monthly Men's breakfast this month!!!! $5 waged, $2 unwaged. Bible, banter and bacon and eggs - what could be better? Don't forget to share this event and invite your mates!
Find out more »Columba College Art Exhibition 2018
The Columba College Parents' Association invites you to the 2018 Columba College Art Exhibition at Constance Hall. Funds raised will support the development of The Arts at Columba College. Opening Night, Friday 26 October 7pm: $20 per person. (Over 18's only). Tickets available from the School Office. Free Admission on Saturday & Sunday, 27 & 28 October 2018 ALL ARTWORKS ARE FOR SALE
Find out more »South African Sokkie Dance
A South African Sokkie Dance will be held on 27 October 2018 at the Wingatui Community Hall in Mosgiel. This is the perfect opportunity for all South Africans living in Dunedin and surrounding areas to meet fellow South Africans and to enjoy an evening of dancing in true South African Style. There will be a braai before the dance at 5:30pm and the Sokkie will start at 6:30pm. This is a family event so children are welcome and there will…
Find out more »Loved (but not Lavish) Garden Tour
Visit an exciting array of loved local gardens in the Valley and surrounds. Tickets $10pp, available from Blacks Road Greengrocers, Blooming Gorgeous and the Valley Project. Buy a ticket online via internet banking. Email admin@northeastvalley.org
Find out more »Light Party 2018
The annual Dunedin Light Party is a fun occasion specially for children, up to Year 8! (All children must be accompanied by an adult/caregiver.) The Light Party is an alternative to Halloween. It is held at the Forsyth Barr Stadium - entry is by Gold Coin Donation. There are many fun activities (for free!) including face-painting, craft areas, bouncy castles, game areas and more. Free sausages, too, and there are also food carts where one can purchase food. For more…
Find out more »The Great Sunday Shindig
A free event not to be missed, from 2 – 6 pm on Sunday 28th of October at the South Dunedin Community Hall. With thanks to Thankyou Charitable Trust - The Great Sunday Shindig is an accessible inclusive event for people with disabilities and the wider Dunedin community. As Dunedin music gigs can be few and far between, be it late hours or inaccessible locations, we thought why not bring the joy of having a boogie and seeing your friends…
Find out more »Bark Like A Dog at Dees w/ Carmina & Haven
Come on down to Dee's for some tasty tunes from Bark Like A Dog and friends! Gig Info: Dees Cafe & Venue 8pm All Ages $2 Entry Featuring: Carmina Haven (Queenstown) Soymilk
Find out more »Young Frankenstein on Halloween
The Regent Theatre will screen Mel Brook’s satirical masterwork “Young Frankenstein” on Halloween to benefit the Dunedin Wildlife Hospital. This comic twist on the Frankenstein story starring Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman and Terri Garr is filled with one-liners and sight gags that have become comic classics. If you have never seen the film, then you are in for a laugh-out-loud treat and if you have seen it, then you will be eagerly anticipating your favourite moments. Either way,…
Find out more »November 2018
Dunedin Art Show
Five workshops with professional tutors held alongside the inaugural Dunedin Art Show. Workshops include Stone sculpting, watercolour painting, dry point etching, oil painting and collage.
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