FRIDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: Boerewors rolls are being sold in aid of the Helderberg Vikings Cricket Club from 7 Plump Close, Victoria Park, from 14:00. The tasty Friday evening treat is available at R20 each. The boerewors is halaal. For more information, call Michelle Albanie on 073 600 4827.
Gordon’s Bay: Enjoy an evening of Greek cuisine followed by an Alf Duncan wine auction in aid of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) Station 9 at Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club at 18:00. Dinner comprises a Greek-style lamb on the spit, baby potatoes, mini-pitas, Greek salad and tzatziki (a chicken or two will be on the spit for the non-red-meat-eaters). Tickets at R120 for members and R150 for visitors are available from the bar or via email at gbyc@gbyc.co.za.
SATURDAY 16 SEPTEMBER
Gordon’s Bay: Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club is hosting a VIP Jacuzzi Rooftop Party in aid of the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) from 11:00 to 16:00. There will be a private cash bar, snacks, uninterrupted views and a heated jacuzzi. Only 30 tickets at R500 per person is available. For tickets, send an email to gbyc@gbyc.co.za.
Somerset West: The Helderberg Village Music Society presents a concert by renowned classical singer Violina Anguelov-Hobbs, accompanied by acclaimed pianist Tertia Visser-Downie, at Talani Lounge, Helderberg Village. This musical delight, which starts at 16:00, is set to enthral local audiences with a fun and exciting programme showcasing a mutual passion for the greats. Anguelov-Hobbs is a well-known and celebrated mezzo-soprano who has performed principal operatic roles and been featured in concerts both internationally and nationally. Visser-Downie is an accomplished pianist and sought-after accompanist to award-winning performers. She also studied with piano masters, both nationally and internationally, and has also produced numerous CDs. The pair collaborate in a showcase of passion, seduction, gypsies and a little alcohol…with beautiful music by Bizet, Verdi, Dvorak and more. Tickets cost R140 and must be booked online via Quicket to ensure access to Helderberg Village. For more information, contact Olga Marsay on 021 855 3752 or Peter Searle on 021 855 0952.
Sir Lowry’s Pass: Locals are in for a night of hair, beauty, wine-tastings and music as the Spring Flingis hosted at Knorhoek Estate’s Manor House from 16:00 to 20:00. Dress code: Spring bling. Visitors will receive a free glass of wine, goodie bag and treated to an array of finger foods. Live music by Raneleigh Smit will set the mood. Tickets are available at R220, simply send a WhatsApp message to 076 966 3034.
Strand: The charity fundraiser, One Beach Mile Strand takes place at 14:00. All participants are requested to meet at the beach opposite the Arendsig and Topaz buildings from 13:30. Entry fee: R50. On the day entries will take place at 13:00. For more information, contact Johan on 071 328 1732.
Strand: An International Coastal Clean-up, a joint initiative by Helderberg Ocean Awareness Movement (Hoam), Interwaste Environmental Solutions, Plastic SA and the City of Cape Town, is scheduled to take place at the Helderberg Marine Protected Area (MPA) from 09:300 until 12:00. Interested individuals who are ready to roll their sleeves up for some good clean fun are implored to bring along a smile, hat and water. No dogs are allowed. For more information contact Hoam founder Lisa Starr on 084 311 2657.
Gordon’s Bay: The Naval College holds its open day between 08:30 and 18:00. Entry is free. There will be live performances by the SA Naval Band, static displays the Navy and other South African National Defence Force units to educate visitors on their roles and functions, jumping castles, a firefighting and SA Navy divers’ display, dog show, precision drill demonstrations, boat rides and much more. Refreshments will be sold; strictly no alcohol allowed. The programme will commence at 08:00 with a naval procession (parade) along Beach Road, starting at the BP Garage ending at the unit. For enquiries, contact Lieutenant Commander Nombuso Mhlongo on 021 787 4735 or san.medialiaison@gmail.com.
MONDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: If you are living with someone whose drinking is affecting you, or perhaps you are experiencing problems after having lived with an alcoholic relative or friend, help is available at the Al-Anon meetings held weekly. Meetings take place every Monday at 20:15 and Thursday at 12:00. Alternatively, help is also available via a telephone call, which will be treated as confidential. For this type of assistance, call 073 624 7547 or 072 610 1872.
Somerset West: The next meeting of the South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (Sadag) support group for people living with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder will be held at the Coronation Avenue Methodist church at 18:00. For more details, send an email to Rudyard on rudyardh7@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: The Workshop at The Avenues, 1 Drama Street, presents a floral cupcake decorating class by the Helderberg Cake Boutique from 18:30 to 20:00. The costs is R350 per person (includes a glass of bubbly). Bring your own snacks and refreshments. For bookings, contact Melissa Camacho on 076 710 7792.
FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: The Palaeontology Group meets in the activity room at Heritage Manor in Hazelden Drive at 14:00. Presenter Andreas Groenewald, freelance environmental educator, field and nature guide, will be covering earthquakes and their impact on shaping the earth’s crust and then continue the journey through the Cretaceous Period. Entry fees are R35 and R10 for tea/coffee. Visitors are requested to bring along the correct amount. There is a back-up power supply to offset load shedding. For more information, contact Jerry Lawton on 082 808 5546; or send an email to palaeogroup@gmail.com.
SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market) takes place at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road in Somerset West from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting and browsing delight. For bookings, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
Stellenbosch: The Stellenbosch Museum hosts a Heritage Fair at 18 Ryneveld Street from 11:00 to 16:00. There will be musical performances, arts and crafts workshops, a celebration of history and culture, traditional foods, cakes and treats from recipes handwritten in 1819, and winetastings. For more information call 021 887 2937.
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Gordon’s Bay: Kunshuis Art Collaboration Workshops’ new-look Summer Drum Club starts tonight (Tuesday) from 18:30 to 20:00 at the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club. The drumming session promises to be one with arty flair. Cost: R120 and R100 for club members. For bookings, WhatsApp message Erika on 082 824 0642.
SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market at Southey’s Vines takes place from 09:00 to 14:00. This pet-friendly market at 186 Main Road is renowned for unique, high-quality handmade arts and crafts. Little ones tagging along are kept busy in the Country Kids area, while the Country Kitchen provides sustenance. There is plenty of safe parking. For further details, visit www.countrycraftmarket.org.
Somerset West: The Helderberg Cansa Relay for Life takes place at Hottentots Holland High School from 18:00 tonight (Saturday 30 September) until 06:00 the next morning (Sunday 1 October). Cost: R80 per person (10–15 team members); day visitors are allowed at R20 (cut-off time at midnight). Theme: Shipwreck. For more information, contact Lucille Kruger on 072 928 6135 or rflcansa@@gmail.com; or Fadwa Walker on 064 183 7515 or fwalker@cansa.org.za.
