Vinnies, or St. Vincent de Paul, is a local charity that's dedicated to helping people in need in our community.

Vinnies annual Christmas Toy Appeal is in full swing.

They're asking for donations of new toys, games, puzzles, or any gift suitable for kids aged 0 to 16.

For a full list of gift criteria and donation drop-off points, visit their website at www.vinnies-wellington.org.nz or call 04 389 7122. ...

The Prisoner Correspondence Network - an initiative of People Against Prisons Aotearoa - is pleased to be running the Holiday Card Drive again in 2024.

This is a yearly event where we invite people from the community to come together to write holiday cards to our whānau behind bars, as we know that prison is a lonely place - especially over the Christmas and holiday season. 

Come along to Te Pokapū Hapori, 105 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington on Saturday 23rd November, any time between 12PM-6PM, and participate in making or writing holiday cards. Blank cards, pens and colouring pencils will be provided - all you need to bring is your kindness and creativity. There will also be kai and the chance to meet other people who care! 

Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/k3xtGb8npD4ZDCp8/ ...

The Ōwhiro Bay Country Fair is back this Sunday 24 November from 10:30am-2:30pm, located at 100 Happy Valley Road.

Join us in the lovely green hills of Happy Valley for this no-waste community gathering. Come ride a horse, shop their legendary clothing boutiques, find the perfect pot plant and worm juice for your garden, and of course lots of yummy homemade kai.

Bring your friends and enjoy free stage entertainment from the Faultline Chorus, Lost Bird, and the Buhne Brothers Band, who take the stage at noon.

For more info head to the Owhiro Bay Learning Community page on Facebook. ...

Join us for our annual koha entry fundraiser, Free Store Festival 2024, next Sunday 24th November, 3pm - 9pm at the Southern Cross Bar on Abel Smith Street. We’re putting on an extravaganza of treats for you to come and enjoy. We’ll have the usual feats:

- Our charity brew from Garage Project
- An epic music lineup of local artists
- An outrageously fun pub quiz with prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place!
- Raffles with goodies donated from across Pōneke
- A craft market with Pōneke small businesses

Proceeds of this festival go towards The Free Store - the shipping container on Willis Street that redistributes $4.6 million worth of quality surplus food from 60+ inner-city eateries to those in need each year.

EVERYONE IS WELCOME and it’s guaranteed to be a good time, for good. ...