GENERAL
Candlelighting: The Compassionate Friends – Child Loss Support Group will be having their yearly candlelighting on December 6 in memory of their babies/children who have passed. The event will take place at the Lorraine Full Gospel Church on the corner of Luneville and Van Eck Street, Lorraine. A light snack, beverage, a candle and a programme for the evening will be provided. There will be a special guest speaker. Entry is free for members. Non-members will be asked for a donation of R50. Contact Reneé (Chapter Leader) at 084 500 0291.
Book Sale: The Linton Grange Library will have a book sale on December 7, from 08:00 to 12:00.
ACVV Market Day: The market day will take place on Saturday, December 7 from 09:00 to 13:00 at Albatros Flats, St Leonards Road, Algoa Park (opposite swimming pool). There will be clothing, tombola, food, music and more. Safe parking is available. Contact Sonia at 064 426 2045.
Craft, Hobbies and Toy Fair: The fair will take place at Walmer Town Hall, Main Road Walmer, on December 7, from 08:30 to 13:00. There will be loads of craft stalls, dolls, bears and a collectable model car display. There is tea, coffee and goodies to eat. Entrance is R5. Proceeds go to Save-a-Pet.
Morning Market: St Saviour’s Church will have a morning market of pre-loved goods on Saturday, December 7. There will be something for everyone including cutlery, glassware, household goods, sports goods, books, toys and kitchen utensils. Enjoy the carnival atmosphere. Make some money for Christmas by hosting your own table and selling your goodies. The cost is R50 a table. Contact Desré at 083 330 5922.
Boot Sale: Save A Pet will have its monthly boot sale at the Elephant Walk Restaurant car park in Colleen Glen on Saturday, December 7. Sellers set up at 06:00 at R50 per vehicle. Shopping starts at 08:00. The restaurant/bar and farm shop will be open. For more information contact Gwen at 082 692 2222.
Windsong Bohemian Summer Market: Escape to the country and join the tribe for the Windsong Bohemian Summer Market at Holmeleigh Farm, Theescombe on Saturday, December 7 from 09:30 to 14:00. There will be loads of vibey, quirky, esoteric, holistic, whimsical, bohemian stalls and food trucks and a farm pub to quench your thirst. Animals in Wonderland will be visiting at 11:00 with raptors and snakes and there will be a drumming circle too. Entry is free. There will be safe parking.
Santa’s On His Way: Find The Original Christmas Shop in their new home at Walker Drive Shopping Centre. They will be hosting Santa in-store on Saturday, December 7 from 10:00 to 14:00 and on Sunday, December 8 from 10:00 to 13:00. Take your own photos. Just give a donation toward Hospice, the charity of choice. The Original Christmas Shop is next to Pick n Pay clothing. For any enquiries contact Pauline at 082 443 0389 or pauline@thechristmasshop.co.za.
Kerssangdiens: Die diens vind plaas op Sondag 8 Desember om 09:00 in die NG Kerk PE Sonheuwels, Bougainvillearylaan 54A, Westering. Nadia Prinsloo en haar groep sal die diens behartig.
The Canadian Collection: The Four Winds presents the big show of the year, The Canadian Collection, and pays tribute to some of the more famous Canadian artists, including Michael Buble, Philip Sayce, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Ruth B, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Gordon Lightfoot, Alanah Myles, The Weekend, Jeff Healey, Metric, Alanis Morrisette, Ann Murrey, Joni Mitchell, Bryan Adams, The Band, Oscar Petersen, Nelly Furtado, Ian and Sylvie Billy Talent, Diana Krall, Sarah McLachlan, Shania Twain, and Justin Bieber. Featuring stellar musos like Kerry Hiles, UpFront, Tarryn Light, Arthur Daniels and a host of others. Don’t miss the show on December 8 at the Music Kitchen from 13.00. Entry is R100 for adults, and R70 for students and pensioners. Pay at the door, but table bookings can be done at 072 994 5096.
Art in the Park: A market will be held on Sunday, December 8 at St. George’s Park, Central from 09:00 to 13:00. There will be craft, art, food and bric-a-brac, as well as live music. Stalls are free to charities and children. Children are encouraged to bring along unwanted toys, books and craftwork to sell. If the event is cancelled due to bad weather it will be rescheduled to Sunday, December 15. For more information contact Maureen at 082 257 4691.
PE Christmas Expo: The 10th annual Port Elizabeth Christmas Expo will be held on Sunday, December 8 at Walmer Town Hall from 09:00 to 14:00. There will be Christmas gifts and decor, food stalls, herbs and plants, lifestyle products and jewellery, as well as a jumping castle, live music and a Christmas themed kiddies’ section on stage to keep the kids busy. Entry is free. Contact 083 588 5823 or christmasexpope@gmail.com for more info.
Boot Sale: The Forest Hill community will have a boot sale at Clover Crescent, Forest Hill (open ground by Donkin Hospital) from 07:00 to 13:00 on December 8 and December 15. For more info contact Ian at 081 468 5077.
Christmas Craft Market: The Linton Grange Library will have a Christmas Craft Market on December 12 from 09:00 to 15:00 and on December 13 from 09:00 to 13:00.
Boot Sale: The Bluewater Bay Community Church boot sale will take place on Saturday, December 14 from 07:00 to 12:00 (noon). Cost/parking space is R30. Contact Colleen Roux on WhatsApp only at 082 858 8447 for info.
Christmas Concert: Arcadia Moravian Church will host their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 15 at 14:30 for 15:00, at 86 Grootboom Street, Arcadia in aid of Elim Home for Mentally and Physically Challenged Persons. The Elim Home is an NPO that provides residency to mentally and physically challenged persons in need of intensive care and stimulation. A soft collection and donations of much-needed toiletries are most welcome. For more info contact Br James Stols at 082 898 3086 or Mrs. Jenny Johaar at 083 791 2652.
Christmas Market: African Sky’s Christmas Market will be held on December 16 at 120 Nassau Street, Theescombe. Get your photo taken with The Grinch and Santa. Christmas crafts and goodies will be available from local vendors. Food trucks and live music by Big Man and Bear will keep shoppers entertained. Contact Janine at 063 014 5312.
The Little Christmas Vintage Fayre: The fayre will take place on Monday, December 16 from 09:00 to 14:00 at Vintage PE, 2 St Philips Street, Richmond Hill. Entry is free. Stalls will be selling vintage and pre-loved jewellery and bric-a-brac items.
Sacred Heart Christmas Market: The Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 512 Cape Road, Kabega, will host a Christmas market on Saturday, December 21 from 09:00 to 14:00. The R10 entrance fee enters you into a raffle to win one of three Baywest Vouchers – R1 500, R1 000 or R500. Free entry for kids under 12. There will be stalls, food trucks, a beer tent, jumping castles, pony rides and much more. Note – this is not the monthly boot sale event! Contact Monique at 082 441 8985 or Kim at 076 512 9459.
Dinner Dance: The Joy Club will be having a Dinner Dance on December 26 at the Fairview Sports Centre with DJ Kaycee Rossouw starting at 18:00. Tickets cost R350 per person. Contact 072 702 4942 or 083 544 8909.
Old Year’s Night Dance: The dance will take place on Tuesday, December 31 at the Gordon Loyson Memorial Hall in Jade Road, Morningside (behind St Francis Xavier Anglican Church building) from 20:30 to 12:30am on January 1. There will be a live 6-piece band. Dress smart casual. Tickets are R150 per person. Bring your own hamper & xyz. This event is in aid of charity by the Phoebe Fundraiser Group. For tickets contact Ronnie Chin at 072 575 4486, Devona Barendilla at 084 976 1425 or Lynita Kin at 065 881 2481. Regrettably, no tickets reserved, so get your tickets early.
Gqeberha Central Men’s Shed: They meet every Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 at The Athenaeum, Athol Fugard Terrace (Belmont Terrace), between Castle Hill and Military Road, opposite the Supreme Court. A men’s shed is a space where men can relax, get together to talk, work together, have a cup of coffee, and make friends. All ages are welcome. For info WhatsApp Willie at 061 455 6464 or Robert at 083 697 1800.
RELIGIOUS
Hi’s Place Developing Centre: They have a church service every Sunday morning at 09:00 and a healing service every first and third Saturday night of the month at 17:00. The next healing services will be on December 7 and 21. There will also be a service on Christmas day at 09:00. Everyone is welcome. For more info contact Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294.
City Lights Church: We’re a family-style, Bible-based church, affiliated with the Advance group of churches. We meet every Sunday at 09:30 at The EP Badminton Hall, at the end of Alan Drive in Walmer Downs. WhatsApp Dave at 084 999 9197 for more info.
