Update: 8:30AM Close to 500 women are making a splash in Tauranga Harbour today as they take on the Generation Homes Women's Triathlon.

Close to 500 women are taking part in the Generation Homes Women's Triathlon today. Photos by: Daniel Hines.

The women's only event begins at Pilot Bay this morning and sees ladies of all ages and fitness levels complete a 400m swim, 10km bike and 4km run/walk either individually or in teams.

Women can compete as individuals or as a relay team in the event, which is run by the Tauranga Triathlon Club.

The Generation Homes Women's Triathlon, sponsored by Sun Media, is on Sunday, February 16, at Pilot Bay from 8.30am.

There will be a bouncy castle and face painting for children in the Kids Zone.

Sunday 16 February

Athenree Historic (1878) Homestead

Open every Sunday in Feb. Tours 10am - 3pm. 360 Athenree Rd Cnr SH2. Tee 07 863 4363 or www.athenreehomestead.org.nz

Bay Bible Fellowship

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship. Teaching by Lincoln Forlong from Colossians 1:9-12 'The Heart of Intercessory Prayer.” All welcome. Gerald 021 938 618 www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz

Bay Blokart Club

AGM at Blokart Heaven 11am. All blokarters please attend.

Bethlehem Lions Market

1st & 3rd Sun of month at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.

Bible Seminars

Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'Bible reading tips.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

Bikewise 2014

10km ride along Waihi Beach. Starts at Bowentown Heads 2pm. Easy ride along the hard sand to the Surf Club at north end. Just turn up. All welcome.

Have a Go Sailing Day

Tauranga Yacht & Powerboat Club hosting Yachting NZ's first volvo national sailing & boating day at the club from 10am. Club racing starts 1pm.

Katikati Twilight Concert

Home Brewed. Gates open 5pm, music at 6pm. Haiku Reserve, Main Rd, Katikati. If wet check information line 07 549 3549 www.katikaticoncerts.co.nz

Maketu Rotary Club Market

3rd & 5th Sunday at Village Green, Park Rd, Maketu. Stalls $10. Lyn 533 1572 or 021 882 059

Placemakers Kids Fishing Competition

Tauranga Fish & Dive Clubrooms, 60 Cross Rd, Sulphur Pt 6am - 2.30pm. Harbour only fishing (this includes wharfs & rocks anywhere in the harbour). Entry fee $10 per child. Tickets from Placemakers or TFDC. www.tfdc.co.nz

Prestige Singles 50+

Coffee afternoon 2.30pm. Looking to meet new individuals who go on great social adventures. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to race electron & similar 3ft long yachts. Graham 572 5419

'Show off Your Wheels” Auto Show

Feb 23 at Mount College Grounds 10am - 4.30pm. www.showoffyourwheelsautoshow.com

Sunday Drivers Club

Car run to Waharoa Cheese Factory Cafe. A club for those who enjoy a drive & socialising. Any age group, any car, all welcome. Email: sundaydrivers@outlook.com or David 544 8713

Tauranga Rainbow Social Network

For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex. Meet 2nd Sun of month 3pm. Peta 577 0433 or 021 128 2544

Tauranga Rainbow Youth

For gay, bi, lesbian, trans & intersex 25 yrs & under. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411

Tauranga Spiritual Society

Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Guest: Maria Heke - clairvoyant. Chrissy 0277 110 025

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

Held 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday at Hair Linez, Old Railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. Learn from each other. $3 donation. Elaine 573 5361

The Elms Brass & Chrome Picnic

At the Elms 11am - 3pm. Music by Tauranga Brass playing popular songs from yesteryear. Display of vintage cars. Entrance cost $5 per family.

Wai/BOP Bisexual/Lesbian Women's Group

Trans & intersex welcome. Kaye 021 239 7142 or 07 218 1411