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ChristchurchAll listings in our Calendar of Events are published free of charge. Visit our website www.totstoteens.co.nz to list your event or email concise info to admin@totstoteens.co.nz. Please send your info to us early! Tots to Teens reserves the right to select which events are appropriate to publish AND no guarantee can be given that your event will be published. All details were correct at the time of print. NOW ONOperation Track & TraceAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram 10am–5pm. $5 per child. Fanshaw is a very adventurous bear – sometimes he escapes from his case at night and leaves a trail of paw marks all over the museum. Follow Fanshaw's tracks to find out where he's been and what he's been up to, then return to Base for your prize! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Woven in War(runs until 30th November) Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram 10am–5pm. Free. Visitors to this exhibition will have the opportunity to view one of the magnificent and rare commemorative lace panels from the Museum's own collection, while discovering the story of the Battle and the New Zealanders who took part in it. More info: 03 3439 532 or info@airforcemuseum.co.nz. DAILYPRESCHOOL STORY TIMEAt various library locations in Christchurch. 30-minute free programme for over-2s during term time, which includes stories, music, movement and rhymes. More info: 03 941 7923 or www.christchurchcitylibraries.com Monday9.30am Upper Riccarton Tuesday9.30am New Brighton; 10.30am Shirley and Fendalton; 11am Lyttelton Wednesday9.30am Linwood; 10.15am Hornby; 10.30am Redwood; 11am Sumner Thursday10.30am Central (continues during school holidays), Papanui and Parklands; 10am South Friday10.30am Bishopdale and Spreydon; 11am Halswell BABY TIMEAt various library locations in Christchurch. 30-minute free programme for under-2s during term time, which includes songs, movement, rhymes, finger plays and book-related activities. More info: 03 941 7923 or www.christchurchcitylibraries.com Monday10.30am Central Tuesday9.30am Upper Riccarton; 10am Linwood; 11am South Wednesday10.30am New Brighton, Spreydon and Bishopdale/Papanui (alternating weeks, please call the Library on 03 941 7923 to find out the schedule) Thursday10.30am Shirley, Fendalton Friday10.15am Hornby, 10.30am Lyttelton and Parklands (fortnightly, please call the Library on 03 941 7923 to find out the schedule) WEEKLYMondayWanaka Playgroup (Monday and Thursday)Presbyterian Hall, Tenby Street, Wanaka 9.30–11.30am. $3. Parents and caregivers welcome. Stimulating, safe and fun indoor/outdoor activities for under-5s. Refreshments for adults. Bring healthy snack for your child. Story/song time at 11.15. More info: Toni Collins – 021 0293 9300. TuesdayAddington PlaygroupManuka Cottage, 45 Dickens St, Addington, Christchurch. 9am–12pm. Gold coin donation for tea/coffee/biscuits. We are a parent-run free Community Playgroup open to all parents with children aged 0-5. More info: Kathryn Byfield - 03 339 2100. FunTime Playgroup44 Elizabeth Street, Riccarton 10–11.30am. Gold coin donation and piece of fruit. We are a community playgroup. More info: Debbie Scott – 03 338 7790. WednesdayLittle Arpeggios (and Thursday)Fendalton Plunket Rooms, 183 Fendalton Road 9.30am for walkers and beyond; 10.30am babies. Our classes have a maximum of 12 children, allowing active participation and space for the child to explore and create their own music. A wide variety of musical styles are used in the classes, including familiar nursery rhymes, traditional folk songs, classical, right through to jazz and blues. More info: www.littlearpeggios.co.nz. StorytimeStoke Library2pm. Stories and a fun craft for 3- and 4-year-olds and their caregivers. More info: 03 546 8100. Small Time10.30am. Elma Turner Library (Nelson). Stories, songs and rhymes for under-2s. More info: 03 546-8100. Small Time10.30am. Stoke Library. Stories, songs and rhymes for under-2s on Wednesdays (during the months of Feb, April, June, August and October). More info: 03 546-8100. Taieri Parents Centre Playgroup17 Green Street, Mosgiel 9.30–11.30am. $2 per family. Weekly playgroup sessions held during the school term, in a safe, free-play setting. Wide variety of activities and toys. Specialist speakers are invited. More info: Judy Baines 03 489 6851. Christchurch Farmers Market (and Saturday)Riccarton House, 16 Kahu Rd, Christchurch 4–6pm. Buy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood, honey, olive oil, pickles, preserves, organic bread, coffee and more at the Christchurch Farmers Market. Be entertained by musicians and gain some cooking tips from the cooking demonstrations. Make sure you come to the market with an empty stomach! All year round – rain or shine. MyTime@1044 Elizabeth St, Riccarton 10–11.30am. $3. Crèche available 50c. We are a women's craft group, but you don't need to be crafty to fit in. We provide a craft for those who want to ‘give it a go', the rest is about friendship and food. More info: Nicki Aitken – 03 942 8118. THURSDAYStorytime2pm. Elma Turner Library (Nelson). Stories, songs and a fun craft for 3- and 4-year-olds. More info: 03 546 8100. Like Minds PlaygroupRichmond Cottage, cnr London/Pavitts Street, Christchurch 1–2.30pm (term time only). Gold cold donation. If you think your preschooler may be gifted, come along to our playgroup and find out more. Open to all. Run by the Canterbury Association for Gifted Children and Youth. More info: 03 386 0074. Mothers @ HomeManuka Cottage 45 Dickens St, Addington, Christchurch. 1–3pm. A free, fun and social women's group with guests. Refreshments and childcare provided. More info: 03 339 2100 or 0274 162 656. FRIDAYSt. Mark's Play GroupSt. Mark's Church, 150 Withells Road 9.30–11.30am. Music/action rhymes, play dough, craft, painting, balls, dress-ups, family area, books, puzzles and free play. More info: Belinda – 03 354 1335 or Gaela – 03 358 6310. Mainly MusicNorthcity Church, 95a Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui 10.30am (term time). $3 per family (first session free). Young children and their parents/caregivers join together for a fun, interactive 30-minute music session, and then enjoy morning tea (provided) in a relaxed setting. More info: 03 352 3040. SATURDAYArts Centre Market (and Sunday)Arts Centre of Christchurch, Cnr Hereford Street and Rolleston Avenue 10am–4pm. Come and explore over 80 stalls of the best local art, fashion, jewellery and fresh produce. Be entertained by the buskers along the boulevard and enjoy live music against the historic backdrop of The Arts Centre. International food fair. Saturday and Sunday, come rain or shine. AUGUSTSunday 8thTiddlers MultisportRawhiti Domain, New Brighton, Christchurch 9.30am $8. Tiddlers races are specifically designed for young children 2–7yrs to develop motor skills and grow confidence. Races consist of run, bike, bouncy castle gloop slide and are extreme fun! More info: 021 712 052 or www.tiddlersmultisport.co.nz. Family Fun Kite DayAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch 1–3pm. Gold coin donation. Come along and bring your kite for a fun-filled day of kite flying on our historic air field! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Saturday 14thHalswell Plunket Baby Gear SaleOaklands School Hall, Halswell 9am. $2. New and second-hand children's clothes, toys, baby equipment and larger items. Cake stall and sausage sizzle. More info: Phillipa Simmons - 03 322 6236. SEPTEMBERSaturday 4th (and Sunday 5th)Operation Papa PilotAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch 10am–5pm. $5 per child. Follow Papa Pilot and his furry family as he leads them on an exciting day out around the museum to celebrate Father's Day! Discover what the Pilot Family does for fun, then return to Base for your prize! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz Saturday 4thBaby & Kids Gear SaleCashmere Club, Colombo St, Beckenham, Christchurch 10am. $2. Due to overwhelming demand, our next Baby & Kids Gear Sale is being brought forward to Saturday 4th September. Cash sales only. More info:03 332 5651. Sunday 5thFathers' Day Kite FestivalAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch 10am–4pm. Free. A day of family fun to celebrate Father's Day. Come along for kites, food and games galore! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Saturday 11th (and Sunday 12th)Operation B.O.B.Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram 10am–5pm. Join our team of fearless pilot bears as they take part in one of the biggest battles of WW2 – the Battle of Britain! Find all 10 pilots, then return to Base for your prize! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Monday 27th (runs until 1st October, then 4th–8th October)Flight Quest at WigramAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch 8.30am–3pm. 4 hour programme, $25 per day; 6 hour programme, $35 per day or $170 for the whole week with no added costs. The popular Flight Quest at Wigram holiday programme is back! This fun holiday programme lets children learn pilot and navigation skills, take part in flight workshops and complete a different flying mission each day. OSCAR approved. More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Monday 27th (runs until 9th October)The Great Piratical Rumbustification (by Margaret Mahy)The Court Theatre, 20 Worcester Boulevard, The Arts Centre, Christchurch 11am and 1pm, Mon-Fri; 11am Saturday. Tickets $8. The Terrapins have a new babysitter: Orpheus Clinker, reformed pirate. Or is he? Before you can say, "Ahoy there me hearties", the house becomes the centre of a timber-shivering, swash-buckling pirate party. Heaps of fun for young and old. Bookings at www.courttheatre.org.nz or 03 963 0870. All listings in our Calendar of Events are published free of charge. Visit our website www.totstoteens.co.nz to list your event or email concise info to admin@totstoteens.co.nz. Please send your info to us early! Tots to Teens reserves the right to select which events are appropriate to publish AND no guarantee can be given that your event will be published. All details were correct at the time of print. NOW ONOperation Track & TraceAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram 10am–5pm. $5 per child. Fanshaw is a very adventurous bear – sometimes he escapes from his case at night and leaves a trail of paw marks all over the museum. Follow Fanshaw's tracks to find out where he's been and what he's been up to, then return to Base for your prize! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Woven in War (runs until 30th November)Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram 10am–5pm. Free. Visitors to this exhibition will have the opportunity to view one of the magnificent and rare commemorative lace panels from the Museum's own collection, while discovering the story of the Battle and the New Zealanders who took part in it. More info: 03 3439 532 or info@airforcemuseum.co.nz. DAILYPRESCHOOL STORY TIMEAt various library locations in Christchurch. 30-minute free programme for over-2s during term time, which includes stories, music, movement and rhymes. More info: 03 941 7923 or www.christchurchcitylibraries.com Monday9.30am Upper Riccarton Tuesday9.30am New Brighton; 10.30am Shirley and Fendalton; 11am Lyttelton Wednesday9.30am Linwood; 10.15am Hornby; 10.30am Redwood; 11am Sumner Thursday10.30am Central (continues during school holidays), Papanui and Parklands; 10am South Friday10.30am Bishopdale and Spreydon; 11am Halswell BABY TIMEAt various library locations in Christchurch. 30-minute free programme for under-2s during term time, which includes songs, movement, rhymes, finger plays and book-related activities. More info: 03 941 7923 or www.christchurchcitylibraries.com Monday10.30am Central Tuesday9.30am Upper Riccarton; 10am Linwood; 11am South Wednesday10.30am New Brighton, Spreydon and Bishopdale/Papanui (alternating weeks, please call the Library on 03 941 7923 to find out the schedule) Thursday10.30am Shirley, Fendalton Friday10.15am Hornby, 10.30am Lyttelton and Parklands (fortnightly, please call the Library on 03 941 7923 to find out the schedule) WEEKLYMondayWanaka Playgroup (Monday and Thursday)Presbyterian Hall, Tenby Street, Wanaka 9.30–11.30am. $3. Parents and caregivers welcome. Stimulating, safe and fun indoor/outdoor activities for under-5s. Refreshments for adults. Bring healthy snack for your child. Story/song time at 11.15. More info: Toni Collins – 021 0293 9300. TuesdayAddington PlaygroupManuka Cottage, 45 Dickens St, Addington, Christchurch. 9am–12pm. Gold coin donation for tea/coffee/biscuits. We are a parent-run free Community Playgroup open to all parents with children aged 0-5. More info: Kathryn Byfield - 03 339 2100. FunTime Playgroup44 Elizabeth Street, Riccarton 10–11.30am. Gold coin donation and piece of fruit. We are a community playgroup. More info: Debbie Scott – 03 338 7790. WednesdayLittle Arpeggios (and Thursday)Fendalton Plunket Rooms, 183 Fendalton Road 9.30am for walkers and beyond; 10.30am babies. Our classes have a maximum of 12 children, allowing active participation and space for the child to explore and create their own music. A wide variety of musical styles are used in the classes, including familiar nursery rhymes, traditional folk songs, classical, right through to jazz and blues. More info: www.littlearpeggios.co.nz. StorytimeStoke Library2pm. Stories and a fun craft for 3- and 4-year-olds and their caregivers. More info: 03 546 8100. Small Time10.30am. Elma Turner Library (Nelson). Stories, songs and rhymes for under-2s. More info: 03 546-8100. Small Time10.30am. Stoke Library. Stories, songs and rhymes for under-2s on Wednesdays (during the months of Feb, April, June, August and October). More info: 03 546-8100. Taieri Parents Centre Playgroup17 Green Street, Mosgiel 9.30–11.30am. $2 per family. Weekly playgroup sessions held during the school term, in a safe, free-play setting. Wide variety of activities and toys. Specialist speakers are invited. More info: Judy Baines 03 489 6851. Christchurch Farmers Market (and Saturday)Riccarton House, 16 Kahu Rd, Christchurch 4–6pm. Buy farm fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood, honey, olive oil, pickles, preserves, organic bread, coffee and more at the Christchurch Farmers Market. Be entertained by musicians and gain some cooking tips from the cooking demonstrations. Make sure you come to the market with an empty stomach! All year round – rain or shine. MyTime@1044 Elizabeth St, Riccarton 10–11.30am. $3. Crèche available 50c. We are a women's craft group, but you don't need to be crafty to fit in. We provide a craft for those who want to ‘give it a go', the rest is about friendship and food. More info: Nicki Aitken – 03 942 8118. THURSDAYStorytime2pm. Elma Turner Library (Nelson). Stories, songs and a fun craft for 3- and 4-year-olds. More info: 03 546 8100. Like Minds PlaygroupRichmond Cottage, cnr London/Pavitts Street, Christchurch 1–2.30pm (term time only). Gold cold donation. If you think your preschooler may be gifted, come along to our playgroup and find out more. Open to all. Run by the Canterbury Association for Gifted Children and Youth. More info: 03 386 0074. Mothers @ HomeManuka Cottage 45 Dickens St, Addington, Christchurch. 1–3pm. A free, fun and social women's group with guests. Refreshments and childcare provided. More info: 03 339 2100 or 0274 162 656. FRIDAYSt. Mark's Play GroupSt. Mark's Church, 150 Withells Road 9.30–11.30am. Music/action rhymes, play dough, craft, painting, balls, dress-ups, family area, books, puzzles and free play. More info: Belinda – 03 354 1335 or Gaela – 03 358 6310. Mainly MusicNorthcity Church, 95a Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui 10.30am (term time). $3 per family (first session free). Young children and their parents/caregivers join together for a fun, interactive 30-minute music session, and then enjoy morning tea (provided) in a relaxed setting. More info: 03 352 3040. SATURDAYArts Centre Market (and Sunday)Arts Centre of Christchurch, Cnr Hereford Street and Rolleston Avenue 10am–4pm. Come and explore over 80 stalls of the best local art, fashion, jewellery and fresh produce. Be entertained by the buskers along the boulevard and enjoy live music against the historic backdrop of The Arts Centre. International food fair. Saturday and Sunday, come rain or shine. AUGUSTSunday 8thTiddlers MultisportRawhiti Domain, New Brighton, Christchurch 9.30am $8. Tiddlers races are specifically designed for young children 2–7yrs to develop motor skills and grow confidence. Races consist of run, bike, bouncy castle gloop slide and are extreme fun! More info: 021 712 052 or www.tiddlersmultisport.co.nz. Family Fun Kite DayAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch 1–3pm. Gold coin donation. Come along and bring your kite for a fun-filled day of kite flying on our historic air field! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Saturday 14thHalswell Plunket Baby Gear SaleOaklands School Hall, Halswell 9am. $2. New and second-hand children's clothes, toys, baby equipment and larger items. Cake stall and sausage sizzle. More info: Phillipa Simmons - 03 322 6236. SEPTEMBERSaturday 4th (and Sunday 5th)Operation Papa PilotAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch 10am–5pm. $5 per child. Follow Papa Pilot and his furry family as he leads them on an exciting day out around the museum to celebrate Father's Day! Discover what the Pilot Family does for fun, then return to Base for your prize! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz Saturday 4thBaby & Kids Gear SaleCashmere Club, Colombo St, Beckenham, Christchurch 10am. $2. Due to overwhelming demand, our next Baby & Kids Gear Sale is being brought forward to Saturday 4th September. Cash sales only. More info:03 332 5651. Sunday 5thFathers' Day Kite FestivalAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch 10am–4pm. Free. A day of family fun to celebrate Father's Day. Come along for kites, food and games galore! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Saturday 11th (and Sunday 12th)Operation B.O.B.Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram 10am–5pm. Join our team of fearless pilot bears as they take part in one of the biggest battles of WW2 – the Battle of Britain! Find all 10 pilots, then return to Base for your prize! More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Monday 27th (runs until 1st October, then 4th–8th October)Flight Quest at WigramAir Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Ave, Wigram, Christchurch 8.30am–3pm. 4 hour programme, $25 per day; 6 hour programme, $35 per day or $170 for the whole week with no added costs. The popular Flight Quest at Wigram holiday programme is back! This fun holiday programme lets children learn pilot and navigation skills, take part in flight workshops and complete a different flying mission each day. OSCAR approved. More info: 03 3439 504 or programmes@airforcemuseum.co.nz. Monday 27th (runs until 9th October)The Great Piratical Rumbustification (by Margaret Mahy)The Court Theatre, 20 Worcester Boulevard, The Arts Centre, Christchurch 11am and 1pm, Mon-Fri; 11am Saturday. Tickets $8. The Terrapins have a new babysitter: Orpheus Clinker, reformed pirate. Or is he? Before you can say, "Ahoy there me hearties", the house becomes the centre of a timber-shivering, swash-buckling pirate party. Heaps of fun for young and old. Bookings at www.courttheatre.org.nz or 03 963 0870. PARENTS CLASSESPLEASE NOTE: ALL DETAILS WERE CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINT. PLEASE CHECK WITH COURSE PROVIDERS THAT TIMES AND DATES HAVE NOT CHANGED PRIOR TO ATTENDING A COURSE. NOW ONChildbirth Education ClassesAshburton Parents Centre Free. We hold four two-day weekend Childbirth Education classes throughout the year, offering pregnant women and their birth support people a course that will enrich and empower them with knowledge about their journey ahead. More info: Nadia McClelland 03 307 6104. Childbirth Education ClassesTaieri Parents Centre Free. Our classes provide the opportunity to meet and learn with other prospective parents in the local area, and a chance to make some new social contacts. Classes are kept friendly and informal. Sessions include: childbirth preparation; birth film and birth experiences; feeding and practical baby care; life at home. More info: Camille Giles – 03 486 1221. Adult Reading Assistance SchemeLollipops Playland, 146 Antigua Street Weekly: Thursday and Friday10am–12.30pm. Free. This class is for parents or caregivers who find it difficult to attend school because they have young children. Classes are taught using parenting skills publications, so while improving literacy, parents are also learning better parenting skills. English second language students are welcome. Children can play in a supervised area while parents study. More info: Rae Pater – 03 389 7525. AUGUSTWednesday 4th (Wednesdays until 1st September)Baby & YouChristchurch Parent Centre, Shirley Community Centre, Corner Shirley Road and Slater Street 10am–12noon. Members free; non-members $45. A course for parents of new babies. This course consists of five sessions: sleeping and crying, feeding, baby massage, learning for life and changes. More info: 03 385 4640 or chch.parentscentre@xtra.co.nz. Wednesday 11th (and 18th August)Moving and MunchingChristchurch Parent Centre, Shirley Community Centre, Corner Shirley Road and Slater Street $20 members; $30 non-members. For parents with babies aged from 4- to 9-months-old. A two evening course about development and feeding issues. Supper provided. More info: 03 385 4640 or chch.parentscentre@xtra.co.nz. Wednesday 11thSibling Rivalry Focus NightSt Nicholas Church, cnr Frankleigh and Barrington Streets, Barrington 7.30–9pm. Free, but bookings essential. Managing a baby and a toddler – invaluable information for managing the step up to two children (or three) or dealing with the children you already have. More info: 03 337 1120 or chch.south@parentscentre.org.nz. Thursday 19th (Thursday until 23rd Sept)Baby & You ClassesSt Nicholas Church, cnr Frankleigh and Barrington Streets, Barrington 10.30am. Free for members; $30 non-members. An essential course for parents of babies aged 0-3 months. Classes cover the following: feeding, sleeping and crying, touch, learning for life, health and growth, changes. More info: 03 332 5651 or chch.south@parentscentre.org.nz. Monday 30th AugustCar Seat Information ClassesChristchurch Parent Centre, Shirley Community Centre, Corner Shirley Road and Slater Street $2 members; $5 non-members. Classes covering the importance of correct car seat use. How to fit a carseat correctly, advice for capsules to booster seats, and car seat installation if required. Held by Laura Hall, as seen on CTV and Campbell Live. Supper provided. More info: 03 385 4640 or www.parentscentre.org.nz SEPTEMBERThursday 2ndMoving & Munching CourseNelson Parents Centre, Masonic Lodge, Nile Street 10.30am. $30 members; $40 non-members. This 3 session course is for parents of babies 4 months+. The course is fun and informative, designed to help you enjoy this exciting stage of your child's development with moving and munching. More info: Jo Moon – 03 548 3152. Wednesday 8thToilet Training Focus Night St Nicholas Church, Corner Frankleigh and Barrington Streets, Barrington 7.30–9pm. Free, but bookings essential. Indicators of when your child is ready to be toilet trained and the process of toilet training. More info: 03 337 1120 or chch.south@parentscentre.org.nz. Monday 13th (and 20th September)Tinies to TotsSt Nicholas Church, Corner Frankleigh and Barrington Streets, Barrington 7.30–9.30pm. Free for members; $20 non-members. An informative course for parents of babies aged from 10-18 months. Classes cover the following topics: safety, nutrition, teeth, play and stimulation. More info: 03 332 5651 or chch.south@parentscentre.org.nz. Wednesday 29th (and 6th October)Moving & Munching ClassesSt Nicholas Church, Corner Frankleigh and Barrington Streets, Barrington 7.30–9.30pm. Free for members; $20 non-members. Two sessions for parents of babies aged 4-8 months. Classes cover the following topics: Child development 6-12 months; introducing solid food to your baby. More info: 03 332 5651 or chch.south@parentscentre.org.nz. |
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