Friday 21 October
Stellenbosch: Heartlands Baby Sanctuary holds its fundraising golf day at De Zalze Golf Estate. Tee-off starts at 12:00. The cost is R6 000 for a four-ball, including dinner, and the cost of a hole sponsorship is R4 000. Golf carts can be booked directly from the proshop; there are only 36 available. For enquiries or bookings, call 072 549 1779 or send an email to Shelley Smit on HeartlandsGolfDay@gmail.com.
Somerset West: Helderberg Hospice’s Open Gardens, a showcase of some of the best water-wise and indigenous gardens in the Helderberg, takes place from today until Sunday 23 October from 09:00 until 16:00. Tickets, at R100 per adult and R50 per child between five and 14, are available from Webtickets and all Pick n Pay stores. Gardens are open from Friday and information sheets are available from Helderberg Hospice only. For more information, contact Celestine on 076 062 5855, 021 852 4608 or events@helderberghospice.org.za.
Saturday 22 October
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.
Stellebosch: Val de Vine Guest Farm on the R44 hosts the Art & Appetizers in aid of the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa). Visitors can look forward to live graffiti art (all day); live music performances including the Parel Vallei High School Big Band (around 10:00), and busker John Ellis (around 11:00), Matt Wray & the Thirsties (around 13:00), Marcia Moon (around 15:00), Wicked World (around 17:00), Akkedis (around 19:00) and Martin & Gunn (around 21:00); exhibiter pop-ups (Coetzhuys, Capo Donna & Zorgvliet Wines, Ferryman Collections, Just Family Things, Leandri Erlank, Oums Pokes, Sarah Showell and Sizzle & Dunked); a children’s play area and activities; and delicious food and drinks. Bookings for the VIP restaurant offering family picnics can be made online via Quicket. For more information, call event manager Jeanette Gibson on 083 370 9781.
Sunday 23 October
Somerset West: The Helderberg Dutch Reformed Church will host the Classical Sounds Choir and Orchestra for their annual free concert at 16:00. Local musicians have banded together to bring some of the most popular classical pieces to life, delighting audiences with a programme that includes works by Karl Jenkins, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Antonín Dvorák, Camille Saint-Saëns and more. Local up-and-coming vocalist 16-year-old Morgan Ehmke, who was nominated winner for two of the Cape Town Eisteddfod voice categories, will showcase her wonderful talent with some of her favourite pieces. Other soloists include the young baritone from Paarl, Nicolaas van der Westhuizen, and piano virtuoso Bennie van Eeden. Donations are welcome and will go toward the promotion of classical music and supporting young musicians in need. For more information, send an email to Yolanda Botha on helderbergconcerts@gmail.com.
Dinsdag 25 Oktober
Strand: Die ACVV Strand hou sy algemene jaarvergadering in die saal van die kleuterskool, Speelkasteel, by Jurgensstraat 20. RSVP by 021 854 7215/6.
Thursday 27 October
Somerset West: SMART (Helderberg Cares) holds its annual general meeting virtually via Zoom from 17:00 to 18:30. RSVP by Monday 24 October by calling 021 850 0792 or 083 327 3911, or send an email to admin@smart-sa.org to receive the Zoom link.
Strand: Hendrik Louw Primary School hosts a reunion from 07:30 to 10:00 and invites the Grade 7 learners of 2017 to attend a last assembly at their alma mater followed by a brunch in the clubhouse. Dress: school clothes; home-schoolers can wear smart casual. RSVP on 082 781 2297 before Monday 24 October.
Saturday 29 October
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 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.org.
Sunday 30 October
Strand: The Rusthof Methodist church holds its second annual golf day at Strand Golf Club, with the playing form being four-ball better-ball stableford. The cost is R450 per person or R1 800 per four-ball. Sponsorships are welcome. Call Roland on 072 651 4942 or Charlton on 071 460 1667.
Friday 11 November
Somerset West: Somerset West Primary School hosts a golf day at Somerset West Golf Club. The event takes the format of a four-ball better-ball (preferred drive except par 3s). The cost is R2 400 per four-ball or R600 per player. For bookings, send an email to yvette.duplessis1@wcgschools.gov.za; kerwin.felton@wcgschools.gov.za; or rewayne.viljoen1@icloud.com.
Saturday 12 November
Strand: Sencit Resthaven Old Age Home holds a fundraising high tea and calls on businesses to sponsor a table (R2 500) at the event at the Strand-North Dutch Reformed church (70 Brand Street) at 11:00. For more, call the facility on 021 845 8502.
Saturday 26 November
Sir Lowry’s Pass: The Enchanted Forest Wellness Festival will be taking place at 22 Old Sir Lowry’s Pass Road from 09:00 to 22:00. Tickets, at R250 per person, are available at the gate or online through Quicket. Children enter at no cost. For more information on the festival and the actvities, visit www.facebook.com/events/557103112614325.
