Tuesday

Harry Potter Time, Warkworth Library, 10:30 a.m.

If the kids are getting a bit bored during the school holidays, head along to Harry Potter Time at Warkworth Library to bring back a little bit of magic. There will be Harry Potter crafts, wand making, letters and more. Dress up is optional.

Wednesday

Courtney Barnett, The Leigh Sawmill Cafe, 7:00 p.m.

Having been grounded in 2020 care of the global pandemic, Barnett made the best of a bad situation and wrote and recorded a new record. That drops later this year, but before it does the witty maestro is touring her solo show to all corners of Aotearoa – a country she's adored touring in the past and a place she considers herself lucky to have the opportunity to return to.

With nine dates at some of New Zealand's favourite venues, local audiences are in for a treat as Barnett dials things right down and prepares to deliver gems from her catalogue in an intimate setting.

Saturday

Gluten Free Basics Cooking Class, Nicole's Nutrition Kitchen Warkworth, 1:30 p.m.

This class is all about the basics of gluten-free baking, so it is ideal for those new to a gluten-free diet. However, it is also a great class for anyone who has been following a gluten-free diet for a while and wants some new recipes, or anyone trying to cook for someone else who is gluten-free.

You will learn lots of interesting facts and tips and tricks to get your gluten-free loaves of bread, scones, wraps and other baked gems looking and tasting delicious. There will be lots of tasty samples to try during the evening and a recipe booklet to take home. If you are looking for a fun and informative cooking class sign up at http://www.nutritionkitchen.co.nz/.../107-cooking-classes.

The class runs for 2 hours, costs $60 per person and is limited to 6 people, so bookings are essential. The workshop will be held in Warkworth in the Nicole's Nutrition Kitchen demo kitchen.

Sunday

Wonderland Glow Show, Warkworth Town Hall, 1:30 p.m.

The third and final event of the Mahurangi Winter Festival of Lights will be the Wonderland Glow Show, an upbeat, engaging ‘Kiwified’ interpretation of the classic ‘Alice in Wonderland' tale for tamariki, educators and whanau that dives headlong into a weird and wonderful world of dancing flamingos, shuffling cards, an 8-metre caterpillar and giant flowers. Let your imagination soar as you're transported by the magic of giant scale glow-in-the-dark puppetry. The mega edu-taining Wonderland Glow Show promotes literacy and Te Reo Mãori, celebrates the exquisite art of ultraviolet puppetry, and demonstrates “Being your most creative self! Hei tino auaha koe!

Shows are created specifically for each group:

·        1:30pm session for 0 - 5-year-olds – suits ECEs and Year 1 - Puppetry-music-dancing-moving! Meet puppets! 40 minutes!

·        3pm session for 6 - 12-year-olds – suits Years 2-8 - Puppetry-story-music! Meet actors with patai (Q and A) 55 minutes.