FRIDAY 23 JUNE
Somerset West: Sip and paint with Artjamming Somerset West at Lourensford Estate at 18:00. Interested individuals are invited to join a guided step-by-step painting demonstration by artist Karen Dennyschene. Participants will try their hand at abstract sailing boats with golden sails using brushes and palette knives while enjoying a glass of Lourensford wine. Lots of paint, wine and creative fun are on offer. The cost is R385, which includes a glass of wine, a canvas and all essential art materials. Booking is essential. For more information, send an email to swstudio@artjamming.co.za or send a WhatsApp on 082 560 3866.
Strand: El Marine Primary School holds a Golf Day at Strand Golf Club. Tee-off starts from 11:30. The event takes a four-ball Alliance format and costs R2 400 per four-ball. Golf carts are available at R370 each. For more information contact Tarene Lombard on 074 418 2043 or tarene.elmarine@gmail.com.
SATURDAY 24 JUNE
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market) takes place at Southey’s Vines, 186 Main Road, 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.
Gordon’s Bay: Strand Kunshuis presents a collaborative art workshop which entails a full day of watercolour painting with Stephan Quirke from 10:00 to 16:00 at the Gordon’s Bay Yacht Club. No experience is needed. The cost is R650, which includes art material, snacks, coffee and an a la carte menu available at the club. For bookings, WhatsApp message Erika on 082 824 0642.
MONDAY 26 JUNE
Somerset West: Coronation Avenue Methodist Church hosts a Kids of the World Holiday Club from 26 June until Friday 30 June. The initiative is offered in partnership with fellow Helderberg congregations Helderberg Gemeente and Somerset West United Church, and available to little ones in Grade 1 to 6. Registration opens at 07:30, and the club takes place from 08:00 to 12:00. The cost is R100. Children are required to bring their own packed lunch. For more information, call 021 852 5303 or send an email to office@coronationmethodist.co.za.
WEDNESDAY 28 JUNE
Somerset West: True Survival martial arts school at 75 Victoria Street hosts a three-hour teens’ self-defence course from 08:30 to 11:30. Interested teens from age 11 to 18 are welcome. The course is specifically designed to introduce participants to the principles of the Kalah Combat System and to give them a firm understanding of the basic concepts of dealing with violence and threats be that from their peers, adults or criminals. For more information, call 082 670 5279 or send an email to info@truesurvival.co.za.
Somerset West: The Workshop in Drama Street offers a drumming and cap design workshop for teens and tweens from 15:00 to 17:00. The cost is R250 per person. Booking is essential. For more information, call 082 440 7608 or send an email to art@melissadietstein.com.
FRIDAY 30 JUNE
Gordon’s Bay: Gordon’s Bay Library hosts a Career Expo at the New Apostolic church in Luna Way, Temperance Town, from 10:00 to 13:00. Interested youngsters can look forward to presentations from Boland College, Boston College, Oasis Training Centre, Public Works, the National Sea Rescue Institute, Social Development and Early Childhood Development, the Naval College and University of Cape Town. The aim of the initiative is to assist young community members to gain insight into potential careers and to understand what skills, knowledge and qualifications are required to be able to qualify for a specific career path. For more information, contact Nicholas Stallenberg on 021 400 6370.
TUESDAY 11 AND WEDNESDAY 12 JULY
Stellenbosch: Sign your kids up for some holiday fun at the Blaauwklippen Bike Park from 09:00 to 11:00 for little ones aged five to seven, and from 09:00 to 12:00 for children between the ages of eight and 14 years. Interested parents can email swimming@stellenboschaquatics.com for more information and prices – which include entry to the bike park, a kiddies boxed snack pack (consisting of fruit juice, cookies, toasty or chicken strips and chips and a fruit), exercise and fun activities. For children to bring: a bike, helmet and enthusiasm. Discount is on offer for bookings on both days and signing up more than one child.
SATURDAY 15 AND SUNDAY 16 JULY
Somerset West: Helderberg Stroke Support Group offers free blood pressure screenings at Timbuild Somerset West located on the corner of Victoria and Reitz Street from 09:00 to 12:00.
