FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER
๏ผStrand: An exciting line-up awaits at SUNSET BOOKS in Beach Road, beginning with the Mom’s Biz Network business gathering today for R250, followed by Saturday’s (15 November) packed schedule featuring live music from 11:00 to 12:00, the book launch of Hendrik Dieckmann’s military memoir Kalter Stahl from 12:00 to 13:00, and live streaming of the South Africa vs Italy rugby match at 14:40. The store has established itself as a community hub offering diverse literary, cultural, and social activities throughout the week. Regular programming includes Monday’s bilingual Die Storie Tannie children’s storytime at 11:30 and 14:00. Thursdays are Pensioner’s Day, offering multiple engaging activities for seniors including art therapy sessions with Magriet Barnard at 11:30, and a community knitting and crocheting circle at 13:30. The store also hosts literary events such as Madine Swart’s Flora se Geheime Taal about South African plants on Thursday 13 November. All activities require RSVP on 068 385 2563, with most events offering free entry.
SATURDAY 15 NOVEMBER
๏ผSomerset West: Nine South African women artists will showcase their creations at the KAROO MADONNA ATELIER’S Christmas art exhibition, Kuns vir Kersfees from today to Wednesday 31 December. The group exhibition features works by Juanette Menderoi, Terry Stephens, Christie du Toit, Corietha Muller, Herma Kitching, Hanlie Kotse, Sonja Nel, Maria and founder Glendine. Drawing inspiration from the Madonna figure, the collection honours the strength, creativity and grace of women while celebrating the joy, colour and spirit of a South African summer Christmas. Contact the venue for further details.
๏ผSomerset West: The COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET at Southey’s Vines in Main Road returns to the park-like surrounds from 09:00 to 14:00 today (15 November) and Saturday 29 November. The family-friendly market is renowned as the place to buy handcrafts of an exceptional quality. Well-behaved pooches on leashes are welcome and there is plenty of safe parking. For more information, contact Lesley on 083 590 9197 or send an email to info@countrycraftmarket.org.
๏ผStellenbosch: The KINGDOM FIRE CHURCH hosts God’s Design for Connection, with speakers Prof Vernon, head of internal medicine at Stellenbosch University, and his wife, physiotherapist Hymne Louw. Their teaching on “attachment” is rooted in self-study, neurological insight and 30 years of mentoring. The session, from 14:00 to 18:00, is at the church at The Woodmill in Vredenburg Road. Mandatory booking can be done on Quicket.
๏ผStellenbosch: e’Bosch Heritage Project invites people interested in developing skills in sports coaching to a sports and recreation coaching and training workshop at MARKรTTER. RSVP to Belinda Foster on heritage.ebosch@gmail.com or 083 402 1856 by Wednesday 12 November.
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