Vrydag 25 November
Strand: Die NG Moedergemeente Strand hou groot opskop met ’n Mandjie-dans wat vanaf 19:00 in die kerksaal, op die hoek van Fagan- en Birkenheadstraat, gehou word. Kaartjies teen R20 is by die kerkkantoor (021 853 1128) beskikbaar.
Somerset West: The Palaeontology Group meets in the activity room at Heritage Manor in Hazelden Drive at 14:00. On the agenda is the geology tour feedback and a continuation of the journey through the Jurassic Period. An entry fee of R35 plus R10 for refreshments served during the break is payable. For more information, contact Tommi Offret on 021 851 9329, 082 868 4639; or Jerry Lawton on 082 808 5546. Alternatively, send an email to palaeogroup@gmail.com.
Saturday 26 November
Strand: Mike McCully and the Harmonix bring their new smash hit show, Hits of the 70s and 80s to the Drama Factory stage at 19:30. Local audiences can look forward to the usual Harmonix line-up with Mike himself on drums and vocals, Gordon Mackay on keys and vocals, Warren (Rabbit) Lomberg on lead guitar and Neil Peyton as bassist. Fronting lead vocals are the phenomenal duo of Sjanel Vosloo and Kea Brand. Iconic songs such as “Hotel California”, “American Pie”, “Crocodile Rock”, “Honkey Tonk Women”, “Locomotive Breath”, “Smoke on the Water”, and not forgetting McCully’s own “Buccaneer” are all part of the repertoire that will have audiences on their feet, while Vosloo and Brand raise the roof with songs by Queen, Heart, Tina Turner, Journey and many more. At the end of the show which features 24 hits, locals are asked to sing along with the whole cast to the Pink Floyd anthem Another brick in the wall. Tickets cost R200 per person and can be booked securely online at www.thedramafactory.co.za. For more information, call 073 215 2290.
Sir Lowry’s Pass: The Enchanted Forest Wellness Festival will be held at 22 Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road from 09:00 to 22:00. Tickets, at R250, are available at the gate or online through Quicket. Children enter at no cost. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/557103112614325.
Gordon’s Bay: The Compassionate Friends will host a candle lighting ceremony in memory of children, grandchildren, siblings and babies born as angels and loved ones of all ages in the clubhouse of the Summervale Lifestyle Estate in Lemoenboom Street, 15:30 for 16:00. The annual event is held to remember those gone too soon, especially as the festive season has a way of bringing the dearly departed to mind and making one more aware of that empty chair in the house. The programme includes a slot to share a message of hope, a poem, letter, CD or DVD recording of their choice (maximum three minutes). There will also be some musical items and a special video in memory of the departed. If you wish to have your loved one remembered in the video, send a photo and all relevant details via email to cey51155@gmail.com, or via WhatsApp to 084 551 1349 by Monday 21 November. Those attending can take a framed photo of their loved one along for the special photo table. The event is free of charge, but a donation of R50 per person will be appreciated to cover costs. RSVP before Wednesday 23 November. The Compassionate Friends, an international support organisation assisting bereaved families following the death of a child or sibling.
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 09:00 to 14:00. The market serves as a mecca for locals who love spending hours just browsing and has always been committed to providing the best quality handmade arts and crafts. Visit the Country Craft Market’s Facebook page or website at www.countrycraftmarket for more information.
Stellenbosch: Die jaarlikse Duitse Kersmark word weer deur die Evangelies-Lutherse Gemeente Stellenbosch–Somerset-Wes aangebied en vind van 09:00 tot 13:00 by Hofmeyrstraat 26 plaas. Toegang is gratis. Soos altyd sal ’n unieke geleentheid vir Kersinkopies met ’n Europese inslag beskikbaar wees. Handgemaakte Kersversierings en adventskranse, waterwyse plante, geskenkartikels, tradisionele Duitse vleisprodukte, Bratwurst en aartappelslaai, Kersgebak, handgemaakte sjokolade en ander Duitse lekkernye. Vir verdere inligting, stuur ’n epos aan info@lutheranstellenbosch.co.za of skakel 021 887 5030.
SomersetWest: An early charity book sale and mini Christmas market takes place at St Paul’s Catholic Church in Andries Pretorius Street from 09:00 to 12:00. Pre-loved books in excellent condition, of all genres, including children’s books, will be on offer. Local bookworms can also look forward to stocking up for the holidays at very reasonable prices. Card facilities will be available. Enquiries: Carole Gambrell on 084 299 9023.
Sondag 27 November
Strand: Die NG Strand Moedergemeente bied om 19:00 sy jaarlikse Kerssangdiens aan. Die diens word ingekleur deur die Cape Town Youth Choir, solis Keaton Manwaring, en orrelspel deur Dale de Windt en Babette Viljoen. Toegang is gratis. Vir nadere inligting, skakel die kerkkantoor by 021 852 1787 of ngsomerset@mweb.co.za.
Strand: Rusthof LSEN School hosts a high tea in the school hall at 16:00. The event, featuring Lyntjie Jaars as master of ceremonies, is themed music and flowers. The cost is R100 per person. Table set-up is scheduled for 15:00.
Strand: The Helderberg Family Market Day takes place at Charles Morkel Stadium in Church Street from 09:00 to 15:00. Entry is free and locals can look forward to food, music, stalls, a children’s corner, games, a lucky draw and so much more.
Somerset West: Balwin Properties hosts its 5 km Charity Hat Walk in the Paardevlei Precinct at 07:00. All keen walkers and runners are welcome. To enter, simply purchase a T-shirt priced at R100 for adults and R80 for children. All sale proceeds will be donated to charity. There will also be prizes up for grabs for those donning the best hat, tagging along as the best-dressed child or dog and comes kitted-out in their best superhero-themed T-shirt.
Tuesday 29 November
Somerset West: The Friends of the Richard Dawkins Association (Forda) meets at Sage & Thyme Village Coffee Shop at 28 Circle Centre in Caledon Street, at 18:00 for 18:30. James “Jim” Underdown is the guest speaker and will present a talk entitled “Feet to the Fire”. He has been the executive director of the Center for Inquiry-Los Angeles since 1999. He has written for both Skeptical Inquirer and Free Inquiry magazines, and is founder and chairperson of the Center for Inquiry Investigations Group, the US’s premiere paranormal investigation team. In this talk Underdown will give some examples of how the group uses science and its methods to tackle extraordinary claims. Entry is free, but donations are welcome. RSVP to info@forda.co.za.
Wednesday 30 November
Strand: Strand Rugby Club holds its annual general meeting at the Gustrouw Sports Grounds at 19:00. For more information, email strandrfc@gmail.com or call chairman Gershwin Leyds on 084 517 0595.
