Somerset West: The Palaeontology Group<\/strong> meets in the activity room at Heritage Manor in Hazelden Drive at 14:00. The meeting kicks off with the next and final part of the introduction of Geology, <\/em>a documentary featuring the volcanic eruption of Mount St Helens. There will be a 15-minute tea-and-coffee break at 15:00 before participants embark on the Cretaceous Period. A BBC documentary on dinosaurs will be shown from 16:00 to 17:00. The presenter is Andreas Groenewald, freelance environmental educator, field and nature guide. Entrance fee: R35 + R10 refreshments. For more information, contact Tommi Offret on 082 868 4639 or Jerry Lawton 082 808 5546. Alternatively, email palaeogroup@gmail.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stellenbosch: \u2019n Vroueoggend met Jannie Moolman en Zelda Coetzee word vanaf 10:00 by die Vredenheim-wynplaas<\/strong> aangebied. Die oggend is ten bate van Helpende Hand se Wes-Kaapse studiefonds. Kaartjies kos R180 per persoon. Vir navrae of besprekings, bel Mari\u00ebtte Roos by 082 493 0763. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Somerset-Wes: Klassieke Klanke<\/strong>, die niewinsgewende organisasie wat klassieke musiek bevorder en \u2019n platform skep vir veral jong musikante om hul talente te ontwikkel en orkes-ervaring op te doen, bied \u2019n Musikale Reis deur Duo Duin & Berg aan. Die Afrikaanse en Nederlandse po\u00ebsie in liedvorm (met Gelske van der Duin as sanger en Yolande van den Berg op klavier) vind om 15:00 by die NG kerk Helderberg in Firmountweg plaas. Toegang is gratis; donasies welkom. Vir meer inligting, kontak Yolanda Botha, orrelis, dirigent en Klassieke Klanke-musiekdirekteur, by 082 312 6348 of helderbergconcerts@gmail.com. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Stellenbosch: Lace-up and hit the single-track trails at Muratie Wine Estate<\/strong> from 08:00. The eighth Mid-Year Trail Run takes place as part of the Sportsmans Warehouse Trail Run Series by Dirtopia with two route options \u2013 a 11 km challenge at 08:45 and 6 km run at 09:00. Both routes include forest trails, wine land views and vineyard sections, giving runners an outdoor adventure they won\u2019t forget. There will be refreshment stations on route and at the finish line, where runners can also collect the finisher\u2019s medal. Prizes for the winners and lucky draws include Sportsmans Warehouse vouchers with a total value of R2 000, Falke socks and Muratie\u2019s top wines. The event is succeeded by the Muratie Mountain Series on Sunday 30 July from 07:30 to 16:00. Avid intermediate to advanced riders can saddle up for the 52 km challenge with a 1 550 m elevation. No maps will be released, as it is on private land with no access before the event. Rules are on the Dirtopia website. There is an option to bail out at around 20 km or 35 km. The cost is R650 per person. To enter, visit www.entryninja.com. For more information or enquiries, visit www.dirtopia.co.za, e-mail info@dirtopia.co.za or text 078 343 3572.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strand: Die Christelike Afhanklikheidsdiens, of Christians Against Drugs (Cad)<\/strong>, nooi mense wat probleme met middelafhanklikheid het na hul byeenkoms om 19:00 in die kerksaal van die NG Strand Moedergemeente, op die hoek van Birkenhead- en Faganstraat. Vir enige navrae, bel Gerrit by 073 336 3119 of Werner by 082 826 0972.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strand: Die Suiderstrand NG Gemeente<\/strong> bied wegneemetes vir afhaal tussen 16:00 en 17:00. Etes sluit in: snoek, patat en broodjie teen R80; pastei (kies tussen steak en hoender) en slaai teen R45; en gebakte sjokolade poeding teen R25. Bestellings kan tot Maandag 24 Julie by die kerkkantoor geplaas word (021 854 5076). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Somerset West: The Southey\u2019s Car Boot<\/strong> (Southey\u2019s Thrift and Second-hand Market) takes place at Southey\u2019s Vines, 186 Main Road, from 08:30 to 14:00. Locals can look forward to an exciting day of bargain hunting and browsing delight. For bookings, contact Hayley via WhatsApp on 076 335 5116.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Somerset-Wes: Die Helderberg Seniorklub<\/strong> ontmoet om 09:00 vir tee en verversings in Die Tent by die Helderberg Gemeente in Firmountweg. Die samesang en program begin om 09:30. Gasspreker Corrie du Toit lewer \u2019n toespraak oor naaldekokers. Hulle is nie net vlie\u00ebnde juwele om te bewonder nie, hulle is ook formidabele jagters van die lug wat daagliks honderde muskiete, vlie\u00eb en brommers verorber. Kom leer meer interessanthede oor verskillende spesies, hulle habitat, lewensloop en gewoontes. Alle afgetredenes word hartlik genooi. Vir navrae, bel vir Apolonia Maritz by 021 853 7560 of 082 507 7091. Toegang: R10 vir lede, R20 vir besoekers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strand: Die Strand Dienssentrum<\/strong>, De Villiersstraat 30, hou vanaf 09:00 basaar. Markgangers kan allerhande basaar-lekkertes en items verwag: kerrie-en-rys (een R30 per 500 ml); vetkoek (R25); pannekoek (drie vir R20); poedings (R20 per 500 ml); worsrolle (R25); wit olifant items; naaldwerk; koeke en terte; groente en vrugte; en vele meer. Hoender-braai en slaai teen R60 \u2019n bord kan vooraf bestel word vir afhaal teen 11:00 op basaar-dag. Daar sal ook musiek en \u2019n teetuin wees. Kom ondersteun en vind uit waarmee die dienssentrum-mense hul besig hou. Vir navrae, bel vir Estelle Marais by 021 854 4552. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Somerset West: Helderberg Hospice<\/strong> holds its annual general meeting via Zoom at 12:00. The meeting link and password will be shared only to those who RSVP. 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