VRYDAG 27 OKTOBER
Strand: Die NG gemeente Lourensrivier se jaarlikse feesmark word vir die 21ste jaar by die kerksaal op die hoek van Jenning- en Da Gamastraat aangebied. Daar is meer as 110 uitstallers, wat ’n groot verskeidenheid produkte bring. Besoekers kan beslis kus en keur tussen die groot verskeidenheid items, wat dié mark ’n wenner maak vir geskenke vir geliefdes. Varsgebak, lekker eetgoed, juwele, plante, huisware, kombuisgoed, houtwerk, kindergoed, klere, dekor, en baie ander mooi goed en heelwat verrassings word aangebied. Die perseel is rolstoel vriendelik, parkering is gratis, kaartfasiliteite is beskikbaar, en die mark bly oop tydens beurtkrag. Deure (by die ingang te Jenningstraat 55) is oop tussen 09:00 en 19:00 op weeksdae en vanaf 09:00 tot 16:00 op Saterdae. Die mark is Sondae gesluit. Vir meer inligting, bel die kerkkantoor by 021 853 5991.
Strand: The multi-talented James Stewart and John Ellis return to The Drama Factory with their popular live show at 19:30. Blending piano, guitar, melody and vocal harmonies, the award-winning singers, songwriters and musicians will journey with the audience through the songs that inspired them to write their own – from interpretations of some of their favourite songs to intimate performances of their own. Stewart is an Emmy-nominated and multi-SAMA award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and all-round nice guy. Ellis was part of Tree63 and toured internationally for many years, but has returned to South Africa. He is also a highly-regarded singer, songwriter, guitar player and a published poet. Tickets cost R170 and R180, and can be booked online at www.thedramafactory.co.za or by calling 073 215 2290.
Stellenbosch: A sunset hike will be held at Muratie Wine Estate. Participants will gather for the 3,5 km hike before sunset. The trail is marked from the Dirtopia Trail Centre, so hikers can walk at their own pace to start between 17:00 and 18:00. After 19:00, hikers who reach the look-out point can picnic with views of the Winelands before leaving at 19:30 to hike back, where coffee will be served. Participants are urged to wear good walking or hiking shoes and take along a torch, picnic snacks and a blanket as well as something warm to wear. A lucky draw will be held. Booking is essential; book at dirtpass.co.za, entryninja.com or quicket.co.za. For more details send an email enquiery to info@dirtopia.co.za or text 078 343 3572.
SATURDAY 28 OCTOBER
Gordon’s Bay: The Milkwood Toy Library in Watt Street holds an open day from 10:00 to 14:00. The Milkwood Toy Library opened its doors on World Play Day on 28 May and is one of two in the Helderberg, with the other located in Macassar. For more information, call 076 140 3437 or send an email message to info@milkwoodtoylibrary.co.za.
MAANDAG 30 OKTOBER
Strand: Casper de Vries maak ’n draai in Strand. Die komediant vertel in die intieme solo-vertoning, Casper de Vries – Semi-Lewendig, wat om 19:30 by The Drama Factory te sien is, alles oor sy stryd om weer normaal te kan funksioneer. Kaartjies kan teen R160 en R180 aanlyn by www.thedramafactory.co.za bespreek word. Dié eenmanvertoning is bedoel vir volwasse ore, en ’n sin vir humor word ten sterkste aanbeveel. Kaartjies kan teen R160 en R180 aanlyn by www.thedramafactory.co.za bespreek word.
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 South African Depression and Anxiety Group’s (Sadag) local support group for people living with depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder meets every Monday, alternatively in person (at the Coronation Avenue Methodist church at 18:00) and online. Today’s meeting takes place via Google Meet. For more information and meeting dates and times, contact Rudyard on 021 855 0660 or rudyardh7@gmail.com.
Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens of Christians Against Drugs (Cad) nooi almal wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het na sy byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Strand Moedergemeente, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstrate. Bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972 vir enige navrae.
DINSDAG 31 OKTOBER
Somerset-Wes: ACVV Somerset-wes, Tinktinkie en Huis Marie Louw se jaarvergadering vind om 09:30 vir 10:00 by die tehuis in Faganstraat plaas. Tee sal met aankoms bedien word. RSVP teen Vrydag 20 Oktober na 021 852 2103 of admiswes@gmail.com.
Somerset West: SMART (Helderberg Cares) will hold its annual general meeting at its premises at 201 Victoria Centre, 7 Victoria Street, at 16:00. Interested individuals are required to RSVP by Friday 27 October. Call 021 850 0792 or 083 327 3911, alternatively send an email confirmation to admin@smart-sa.org.
WEDNESDAY 1 NOVEMBER
Strand: The University of the Third Age (U3A) Helderberg welcomes Dr Gillian Arendse as guest speaker at its monthly meeting to be held in the Strand Town Hall at 10:00. He is an experimental nuclear physicist by training, a motivator by choice and conviction, and a general all-rounder who tries to use his gifts and talents to impact every person he interacts with. Arendse studied at the Stellenbosch University from 1989-1996, graduating with his PhD in experimental nuclear physics in March 1997. He went on to lecture in the physics department and was involved in student support and recruitment. Since July 2020 he has been employed by the NRF-iThemba LABS as manager of communication and stakeholder relations. He is hoping that his presentation will inspire others to join him to co-create a better tomorrow in which he firmly believes we all have a role to play. Entrance to members is free; visitors pay R20 at the door. Enquiries: contact Denise Fourie on 072 211 1173.
DONDERDAG 2 NOVEMBER
Macassar: Plaaslike organisasies en individue wat belangstel om op die raad van die Macassar-gemeenskapspolisiëringsforum (GPF) te dien, word hartlik uitgenooi om ’n spesiale vergadering by te woon. Die geleentheid vind om 19:00 in die raadsaal by die Macassar-polisiekantoor gehou en sal die verkiesing van GPF-raadslede insluit. Verskeie poste sal gevul word. Belangstellendes kan of vir adjudant-offisier Desire Adendolf by 082 469 0854 bel, of die Macassar-polisie by 021 857 7133 skakel.
SATURDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: The Southey’s Car Boot (Southey’s Thrift and Second-hand Market) returns to Southey’s Vines at 186 Main Road from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting and live music. There will also be fresh flowers and home-baked goods on offer. To book a stall, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.
