What's On Southland & South Otago

Publish Date: Friday, 8 December 2023, 10:43AM

The South Otago Creative Arts Centre are holding a fundraiser and annual creative arts exhibition at 142 Clyde Street Balclutha from Wednesday 2nd April to Sunday 6th April. Open 10am to 6 pm daily (closing at 4pm Sunday). Raffles, lucky dips, People’s Choice Award, Craft kits for sale. Weaving and spinning display. $2 entry for all ages – Yes, children pay $2 for entry too, but they get a free lucky dip! The South Otago Creative Arts Centre (142 Clyde St, Balclutha) is owned and operated by the South Otago Art, Patchwork, Embroiderers’ Guild and Spinning and Weaving groups. We are thankful to all of the original members of our groups who worked so hard to build the crafting Centre for us all. Once a year we host an annual exhibition showcasing the works of our members and that is our main fundraising event for ongoing maintenance of the Centre.
Eastern Southland Softball Association are holding a reunion 4th-6th April 2025! Gore Town & Country Club 6 Bury Street Gore
Friday 4th April: Meet & greet.
Saturday 5th April: Game day & black-tie event R18.
Sunday 6th April: Catch ups & farewells.
To register or more information: essareunion.co.nz or www.facebook.com/essareunion
Attention all rugby fans and community members! The Waikaka Rugby Football Club is gearing up for a monumental event – our 125th Jubilee! Mark your calendars for April 25th to 27th, 2025! Join us for a thrilling weekend packed with action, excitement, and unforgettable rugby moments! And that’s not all – the highlight of the weekend will be our spectacular 125th Celebration on Saturday night! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic event! Keep your eyes peeled on the Waikaka RFC Facebook page in the new year for all the details on how to register! Let’s make history together! Waikaka RFC – where legends are born!
Gore Community Patrol are looking for volunteers. If you are keen to find out more about being part of a team in our community that in partnership with others prevents crime & reduces harm through the active presence of trained patrollers then they would love to hear from you. For further information visit www.cpnz.org.nz or email [email protected]
Have you ever thought about becoming a Big Buddy?
Family Works Southland are looking for people in Invercargill and Gore who are willing to volunteer 2 - 3 hours a week to help the young members of our community to develop their social skills and create strong long-lasting friendships. Being a Big Buddy to someone is about encouraging growth, confidence, and stepping outside your comfort zone. If you want to know more about our Buddy Programme, please check out their website: https://pss.org.nz/family-works/services/buddy-programme/
If you have important documents that need signing by a Justice of the Peace, then do not hesitate to drop by the Gore District Library on a Wednesday evening from 6.30PM~ 7.30PM. Alternatively you can find a Jp outside of this by going to find a JP through justiceofthepeace.org.nz
Justices of the Peace offer a volunteer service to the public of Southland. A Justice of the Peace can:
- Witness your signature on a document.
- Certify copies of documents for you including cell phone texts and computer displayed results.
- Administer an affidavit for you. This is a document that is sworn on oath or affirmed and is normally used in a legal proceeding.
- Complete a declaration for you. This may be a statutory declaration made under the Oaths and Declarations Act 1957 or some other statute which provides for this to be done.