Helensville Hospice Shop Garage Sale
Every second Saturday of the month apart from January, 10am-3pm at 36b Mill Rd, Helensville.
Quality recycled goods for everyone in the family. Contact: Jane Webber, email:
Helensville Variety Music Evening
First Sunday of each month, 7pm at St Andrews, Garfield Rd. Performers and
listeners welcome. Contact: Gordon Piesse, 09 420 7170
Open Studio Day
Every Friday, 10am and 6pm at the Art Centre, Karaka Street, behind Art Stop Cafe.
Cost: $5. Anyone can bring what they're working on and hire a table to work on their project. Max. 7 tables available. Contact: Pauline Mee, email:
Painting Group at the Art Centre
Every Monday, 10am-2pm at The Art Centre, Karaka Street, Helensville.
Cost: Gold coin donation. A relaxed meeting place for local artists to get together and work on their own projects. We have artists drawing, working with pastels and painting. Contact: Valarie Arthur, Group Leader. Email:
Salt Youth Events
For young people 13-18yrs,
7:30-9pm, Thursdays
at Helensville Christian Life Centre,
118 Commercial Rd,
Helensvile. Ph Tim Forlong, 09 420 8911

Drama Classes
Thursdays from 29th July, 6pm to 7:30pm at The Art Centre, Karaka St, Helensville. Cost $20 for the term. Phone Pauline on 021 158 6859 or email .
Creative Writing Classes
Thursdays from 29th July, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at The Art Centre, Karaka St, Helensville. Cost $20 for the term. Phone Pauline on 021 158 6859 or email .
Impasto Workshop
Saturday, 31st July, midday to 2pm at The Art Centre, Karaka St, Helensville. For ages 15+. Cost $20. Phone Pauline on 021 158 6859 or email .

Self Awareness Course
Thursday, August 5th to 16th September (7 weeks), 10am -12.30pm at the Men & Family Centre, Helensville. $10 per weekly session. For more information or to book phone Andrew on: 09 420 8263 or Greg on: 09 424 4998 ().
Coastguard Day Skippers Course
Saturday, 7th and Sunday, 8th August at the Kaipara Cruising Club, Mill Rd, Helensville.
Cost: $180. An introductory course for all members of the family or crew, including those new to boating to gain essential boating knowledge and safety. Applies to a wide range of vessels including yachts, launches, powerboats, PWCs, sea kayaks, and waka. Organised by the Northern Region Maritime School, email:
Artisan Market
Sunday 8th August, 1pm-4pm at the Helensville Art Centre, Karaka Street, behind Art Stop Cafe. Free for both visitors and stall holders (the latter must sell their own arts/produce).
Opportunity to perform music and verse from 2pm-4pm (see below). Contact: Pauline Mee, email .
Performance Afternoon
Sunday 8th August, 1pm-4pm at the Helensville Art Centre, Karaka Street, behind Art Stop Cafe. Free. Performance afternoon with a mixture of local and guest performers. Join in on the Open Mic session at the end, even if you haven't had a go before - just talk to Pauline or Christian. A mixture of poetry, prose and music. Bring your own or read/perform someone elses. Contact: Pauline Mee, email .
Kaukapakapa Village Market and Car Boot Fair
Sunday, 15th August, 9am to 1pm at Kaukapakapa Hall. Stall holders $10. An eclectic mix of local produce, crafts and collectables with stalls in the hall and car boot sellers in the car park. Tea, coffee and food also available. Market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact: Sarah Legg, email:
Woodcarving Workshop
Saturday, 21st and Sunday 22nd July, 10am to 3:30pm at The Art Centre, Karaka St, Helensville. For ages 15+. Cost $50 for 2-day course. Phone Pauline on 021 158 6859 or email .
Samoa Benefit Concert
Saturday, 21st August, at Kaipara College Hall. Organised by Real Music NZ Trust. Contact Retts van Dam, Ph 09 411-5224
Kaipara College Music Reunion
Saturday, 28th August, 6pm until late at the Kaukapakapa Hotel.
Entry $20. Fundraiser for Kaipara College music students' European trip in 2011. For information or to register a performance contact Nick Roberts at or Ph: 021 420 784
Rewiti Market
Sunday, 29th August, 9am to midday at Rewiti Marae, State Highway 16, Rewiti. Bric-a-brac, entertainment, music, food, stalls etc. Contact: Kiri, 09 420 8842 or 021 0241 7997.
Helensville Historical Society Open Day
Sunday, 29th August, 1:30pm at the Helensville War Memorial Hall. Free. Theme - 50 Years of Pre-School Education in Helensville. Talks, entertainment, displays, afternoon tea. Organised by the .

Mixed Media Workshop
Saturday, 4th September, 10am to 2pm at The Art Centre, Karaka St, Helensville. For parent and child. Cost $6. Phone Pauline on 021 158 6859 or email .
Hair Braiding Class
Saturday, 18th September, midday to 2:30pm at The Art Centre, Karaka St, Helensville. For ages 15+. Cost $20. Phone Pauline on 021 158 6859 or email .
Kaukapakapa Village Market and Car Boot Fair
Sunday, 19th September, 9am to 1pm at Kaukapakapa Hall. Stall holders $10. An eclectic mix of local produce, crafts and collectables with stalls in the hall and car boot sellers in the car park. Tea, coffee and food also available. Market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact: Sarah Legg, email:

Kaukapakapa Village Market and Car Boot Fair
Sunday, 17th October, 8.30am to 12.30pm at Kaukapakapa Hall. Stall holders $10. An eclectic mix of local produce, crafts and collectables with stalls in the hall and car boot sellers in the car park. Tea, coffee and food also available. Market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact: Sarah Legg, email:
Spring Fling
Sunday, 17th October, at Twin Palms Garden, Shelly Beach Rd, South Head. Free. Spring Fling's 10th Birthday, show-casing local crafts. Over 30 stalls in a garden setting. A great family day filled with fun, food and music and the opportunity to purchase quality Christmas gifts. Contact: Diane Ferguson, email:
Silver Art Clay Workshop
Saturday, 23rd October, 10am to 2pm at The Art Centre, Karaka St, Helensville. For ages 15+. Cost $50. Phone Pauline on 021 158 6859 or email .
Lifestyle Expo
Saturday, 30th October at the Helensville Showgrounds. Information day for lifestyle block owners. Lots of practical demonstrations of tools, ride-ons, milking goats, sheep shearing etc, plus discussions on animal management by local vets. Contact Chris Smith, .

Canoe and Kayak Rodney Coast Challenge
Sunday, 14th November in Rodney District.
Cost: $50 - $70. An entry level multisport event with a family atmosphere. Course begins at Muriwai Beach near Helensville and finishes at Wenderholm Regional Park on the East Coast. 10km forest run, 30km road cycle, 24km mountain bike on rural roads, 8km kayak to finish. Open to individuals, teams and family groups. Contact: Graeme Hounsell, email:
Kaukapakapa Village Market and Car Boot Fair
Sunday, 21st November, 8.30am to 12.30pm at Kaukapakapa Hall. Stall holders $10. An eclectic mix of local produce, crafts and collectables with stalls in the hall and car boot sellers in the car park. Tea, coffee and food also available. Market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact: Sarah Legg, email:
Kaukapakapa School Annual Golf Tournament
Wednesday, 1st December, at the Helensville Golf Course. 2nd annual fundraising tournament for Kaukapakapa school. For entry forms and sponsorship details contact Sandy Marshall on 09 420 4534 or email:
Helensville Christmas Parade
Saturday, 4th December, Commercial Rd, Helensville. Date and time tbc.
Kaukapakapa Village Market and Car Boot Fair
Sunday, 19th December, 8.30am to 12.30pm at Kaukapakapa Hall. Stall holders $10. An eclectic mix of local produce, crafts and collectables with stalls in the hall and car boot sellers in the car park. Tea, coffee and food also available. Market is held every 3rd Sunday of the month. Contact: Sarah Legg, email:
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Helensville A&P Show
Saturday, 26th February 2011, gates open 9am at the .

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