FRIDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Gordon’s Bay: Join the South African Naval College for an evening of Carols by Candlelight and Night Market which takes place at the Gordon’s Bay Naval College in Beach Road. The sunset parade starts at 19:00, followed by the carol singing led by the South African Navy Band. The entrance fee is a small donation into the non-perishable items box at the gate. For more information call 021 787 4900 or send an email to zwivhuyamitchelle@sanavy.co.za.
Gordon’s Bay: AfriForum’s Helderberg branch hosts a drone fundraiser in the form of a Dinner and Dance at The Barn located off Sir Lowry’s Pass Road at 18:30 for 19:00. Theme: hobo. Tickets cost R180; cash bar only. Kids under five are allowed free. 0 Elana Wasmüth on 074 462 1714.
SATURDAY 18 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.
Somerset West: Create your own earings with polymer clay at The Workshop, Shop 4A, The Avenues, 1 Drama Street. The event takes place from 10:00 to 12:00 and will be facilitated by Mariska from Miski Artistry. The cost is R250 and includes coffee/tea and a small snack, clay and all tools needed, silver earing pieces and guidance from the professional artist. For more information, call Mariska on 071 260 5007.
Somerset West: A festive pop-up market in the garden will be held at Happy Days Pre-primary School, 3 Reservoir Road, from 09:00 until 00:00. Jewellery, plants, pancakes, toys, decor, books and treats gallore will be on offer. For more information, contact the school on 021 851 6119 or admin@pre-primaryhappydays.co.za.
SONDAG 19 NOVEMBER
Somerset-Wes: Vroegkersfees met Nataniël word om 16:00 deur Helderberg Teatro by Doxa Deo in Melcksloot Village-sentrum aangebied. Kaartjies kan deur seatme.co.za bespreek word.
MONDAY 20 NOVEMBER
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 in person, at the church venue. 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.
SATURDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Somerset West: Puss in Boots The Pantomime is on at The Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West, both this month and next (December). The opening show is staged at 15:00 today. Jack the miller’s son uses his last shilling to buy his cat some boots and, suddenly, he has the most fabulous talking cat! And with Puss to help him just about anything is possible, even defeating the fearsome Ogre Grimgrab and marrying the Princess! Expect all the traditional panto ingredients, plenty of song, laughter and audience participation – and some very dangerous Killer Rabbits! Tickets at a standard R130 and R115 for children under the age of 13 are available from Computicket. For further show dates and times, visit https://www.theplayhouse.org.za/.
Somerset West: The Country Craft Market at Southey’s Vines takes place from 09:00 to 14:00. The pet-friendly market is renowned for unique, high-quality handmade arts and crafts as well as the Country Kids area and Country Kitchen. There is plenty of safe parking. For more information call 021 843 5002 or send an email to countrycraftmarket@gmail.com.
THURSDAY 30 NOVEMBER
Strand: Themba Training hosts a Christmas market for a good cause at Yethemba Place, 45 Newton Road, Gants Plaza, from 09:00 to 13:00. Show some support to local entrepreneurs by swinging by for freshly baked treats, handmade gifts, homemade eats and much more including a cookie decorating station at R50 per person. For enquiries, call 021 852 3425.
Strand: Strand Kunshuis presents a festive season decorations demonstration from 15:00 to 19:00. Make and take home a wreath made of flowers and foilage from your own garden; a festive linocut card/menu. Cost: R480 per person.
