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Milkwood Saturday Market: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss the next market on 14 February from 09:00 to 13:00 (weather permitting). Eight years later, they are still located on the GLA road next to the Fountains Mall. Handmade crafts, jewellery, d\u00e9cor items, clothing, food, flowers, bottled products, second-hand items and more are sold. Entry is free. The market will also take place on 28 February.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jukskei Fundraising Valentines Basket Dance: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss the fun on 14 February from 18:30 until late at Die Werf, Fountains Mall in Jeffreys Bay. Safe parking. Brewhaha will be present should you need an extra beer. Corndogs will be on standby if you need another bite to eat. The cost is R150 per person. Bring your own snacks and drinks. Singles are welcome. For bookings, WhatsApp 082 922 2260.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eb Flo Blommeklub:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Die klub van Jeffreysbaai se eerste algemene vergadering sal op 18 Februarie om 09:30 by Seashells plaasvind. Les Brent van St Francis sal \u2019n demonstrasie lewer oor ‘Beauty within Reach’. Vir navrae, kontak die voorsitter, Anita Jordaan, by 072 533 7725.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SAARP Jbay Social Club: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meetings are on the third Thursday of each month. The next meeting is at 10:00 on 19 February at the Bowls Club. Come and enjoy free tea and sandwiches from 09:15. New members (over 50) are invited to join. For more info, contact membership secretary Charmaine Prinsloo at 066 550 8736 or Jackie Opperman at 083 465 7071.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humansdorp Museum Society AGM: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The society’s annual general meeting will take place on Thursday, 26 February at 10:00 at Le Chameleon Restaurant in Voortrekker Road, Humansdorp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aston Bay Market: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don’t miss the market at the Aston Bay Community Hall on 28 February from 09:00 to 15:00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leon Kluge: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moenie die aanbieding vir die Jeffreysbaai Tuinbouklub op 3 Maart om 17:00 vir 18:00 by die NG Kerk Kompleks-Kampus misloop nie. Die koste is R250 per persoon, onthaal ingesluit. Alle natuur- en omgewingsliefhebbers is welkom! Vir navrae en kaartjies, kontak 082 332 2650.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jeffreys Bay Car Boot Sale: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the bargain hunt in Da Gama Road, opposite the caravan park, from 08:00 to 13:00 on 7 March. The entrance is at 2 Petunia Street. Contact Corine at 082 922 2260.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Send your Diary entries to kougaexpress@novusmedia.co. za. The deadline for entries is on Tuesdays at 14:00. Entries may be in English or Afrikaans.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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