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What's On in Devonport....

In2it Street Games: Sundays, 1 – 4 pm, Bayswater Park. In2it provides opportunities for young people to be physically active during their unstructured leisure time. Free equipment, games, music and prizes. For more info, see www.in2it.org.nz

Devonport Craft Market: Sunday 5 February, 10 am – 2pm. Devonport Community House

Devonport-Takapuna Local Board Meeting: Tuesday 7 February, from 6 pm. Takapuna Service Centre, Level 3, 1 The Strand, Takapuna. For more info, including agendas and minutes of meetings, see www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Click on the About the Council drop down column, click on Local Boards, scroll down and click on Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

Devonport Peninsula Community Network Meeting: Wednesday 8 February, 10 am - noon, Devonport Library Seminar Room. Meeting to promote networking among local community groups and individuals. Featured speakers will talk about their new projects and initiatives. Morning tea provided. Free. Organized by the Devonport Peninsula Trust and the Devonport Community Coordinator. More info 445 9533

Rock gig at The Victoria Theatre in Devonport ... Friday 10th Feb
The first Rock @ The Vic show features Devonport's very own rockers THE•EARLYBIRDS amping it up live at the place where it all started for them and other iconic local bands like The Checks, The Veils, and The Naked and Famous. Supported by Devonport's indy-folk sensation Five Mile Town & Guests. 8pm $25 general admission

Devonport Croquet Club Garage Sale, Sat 11th Feb - 8am-12noon at the Croquet Club, Wairoa Road, Devonport. Homemade items, chutneys, jams, clothing, electronics, books, furniture, toys etc. Fundraising for Devonport Croquet

Welcome to the Devonport Peninsula: Monday 13 February @ 11:15 am & 7 pm. Devonport Community House. Are you new in town? We would love to meet you! A relaxed social and informative opportunity to meet people and find out more about your new community. For more info, contact Maire 445 9533 or dportcomm@xtra.co.nz

Devonport Business Association monthly meeting. Monday 13 February, 5:30 pm, Devonport Library Seminar Room

Devonport Garden and Floral Arts Club meeting: Monday 13 February, 11:15 am @ St Leo’s School, Albert Road. This month’s guest speaker is Devonport Community Coordinator Maire Vieth. Meetings held on the second Monday of each month (February – November). Regular guest speakers and demonstrators. Please phone Norma Graham on 445 0262 for further details

Devonport Food, Wine and Music Festival, 18 and 19 February. Windsor Reserve. For more info on the music, the wine and the food, the programme and how to buy tickets, see www.devonportwinefestival.co.nz

Folk in the Park – FREE. Saturday 25 February @ 1 – 4 pm. Windsor Reserve Band Rotunda, behind the library. Singers and musicians from the Devonport Folk Club come down from the Bunker on Mt. Victoria to share their collective talents. Bring a picnic and enjoy! For more info, contact Roger and Hilary @ 445 2227

Kids Athletics Series – FREE. Wednesday afternoons. February 22 and 29 and March 7 and 14 @ 4 – 6 pm Rugby Grounds @ Devonport Domain. Children aged 5ish – 11ish can have fun, have a go with long jump, high jump, running races and shot-put! Bring hat, water, and register upon arrival! Sausage Sizzle. For more info, contact Carolyn or Maire @ 445 9533 or dportcomm@xtra.co.nz

Shakespeare in the Park - Macbeth and Anthony and Cleopatra: January and February, The Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna. For more info, see shoresidetheatre.com

Sing For Joy Community Choir: Tuesdays during school term, 7:30 - 9 pm, St Leo's School Hall, Albert Road. Led by Max Maxwell and open to all comers. Focus is the joy of singing together. Wide variety of styles in multi-part harmony. You chose your level of participation in the group. All are welcome! $75 per term. 027 26442 40 or max@singforjoy.org.nz

Coastal Challenge: It is still time to get fit for this event on February 25, five course options along the stunning North Shore coastline, all ending up on Windsor Reserve in Devonport. More info @ www.coastalchallenge.co.nz

Living Streets North Shore. If you are keen about shaping our walking environment and want to get involved in walking projects, check out this community grouped. Their next meeting is on Thursday 19 January, 5:30 pm at The Coffee Club in Takapuna (corner of Lake Road and The Strand). For more info, contact Gay Richards @ gyrichards@xtra.co.nz or 021 1747 066 or see www.livingstreets.org.nz/regions/north-shore