Dear all
As we head into Spring we have a busy August here at the Mt Eden Village Centre.
“When you’re a heart surgeon, that’s what you do…. If you are his wife, you tag along and find something useful to do.” Join us for a screening of The Doctor’s Wife on Friday 14 August, about local Mt Eden residents Dr Alan Kerr and Hazel Kerr. After retiring from a distinguished career as a cardiac surgeon in New Zealand, Dr Kerr led a Kiwi team to Gaza and the West Bank to operate on children with heart disease. What started as a two week visit became an enduring 20 year commitment. The screening is followed by a Q&A with Alan, Hazel and the director. Documentary starts 6.30pm with hot drinks from 6.00pm. Please register here for your free ticket. This screening is booked out but add your name to the waiting list for information about an additional screening.
It is a Winter Wonderland at Baby Sensory on Saturday 22 August! Reindeer rides, dancing snowmen, a snowy mountain and a glimpse of the Northern Lights … your little person will not want to miss this! Sessions for 0-8months starts at 9.45am and 5-13months from 10.45am. You can start practicing the soundtrack now for the hour of Frosty the Snowman, Let It Snow and Walking in a Winter Wonderland amongst other classics. Registration essential here. Kay is also here every Tuesday morning for Baby Sensory classes.
Visit the Auckland Transport Drop In session here on Saturday 15 August from 10.00am to 12.00noon. AT would like your feedback on proposed improvements to Mt Eden as part of their Keeping Central Auckland Moving campaign. Mt Eden Road supports nearly 30,000 journeys every day and is one of Auckland’s busiest bus routes. With Maungawhau Station opening as part of City Rail Link, AT want to make it easier and more reliable for people to connect between buses and trains. More information and to have your say is here until Sunday 23 August.
The Mt Eden Village Craft Market is here on Saturday 8 August from 9.30am to 3.00pm. Winter is a great time to visit this amazing NZ Handmade market with talented and passionate crafters you will enjoy meeting and admiring. Shop local and shop NZ Handmade to support our community. More information is here.
Come along and learn West Coast Swing every Tuesday evening with Street Swing! Beginners are welcome, no partner is required and classes are super easy and fun. Meet new friends, have fun, learn a new skill, and get active! More information is here.
Join Lindy Hop Auckland for Lindy Hop and Balboa classes every Thursday evening! Anyone can drop in to class at any time or join at the start of a 4 week block. Next start date 17 August so get your dancing shoes prepared. August is a great month to start! Again, you will meet new friends and have fun. More information is here.
Kadampa Meditation host a public talk on The Power of a Calm Mind on Wednesday 19 August at7.30pm. Discover how to transform life’s challenges into a source of inner strength, peace, and fearlessness. Learn the Buddhist practice of transforming adverse conditions into the spiritual path; a practical method to reduce anxiety, develop resilience, and maintain a positive mind even in difficult times. More information and to book is here.
Date Night in Mt Eden Village is here on Friday 21 August! There will be FREE babysitting and activities here for kids 5+ between 6.00pm and 9.00pm for parents or caregivers dining at participating restaurants in the Village. Registration is essential here for these popular evenings. Proof of dining will be required on pick up. Date Night is organised by the Mt Eden Village Business Association and Bricks 4 Kidz.
The Auckland Somatic Dance Collective is here on Friday 28 August at 6.45pm. Somatic dance is a guided free form movement journey deep into the layers of the body, supported by a carefully curated soundscape in a non judgemental space. Auckland Somatic Dance are a collective of certified somatic dance facilitators and DJ’s who regularly offer dances in Auckland. Follow them on Facebook here.
The Mt Eden Wellbeing Market is in the Hall and Lounge on Saturday 29 August from 10.00am to 3.00pmand is Central Auckland’s regular monthly mind, body and spirit market. The market is here on the last Saturday of every month from February to November. Visit their Facebook page for updates here.
Looking ahead to September, VillageMusic welcomes back The Loving Arms to the old Mt Eden Hall on Friday 4 September. More information and tickets are here.
Ngā mihi/Best wishes
Ngaire Malpass