GENERAL
Etensuur-konsert: Musiekliefhebbers word uitgenooi om vandag (7 Augustus) om 13:00 ’n etensuur-konsert in die Veremarksentrum met ’n orreluitvoering deur die internasionaal bekende Hongaarse orrelis Laszlo Almasy by te woon. Almasy se gevarieerde program sluit onder andere bekende werke van Reger, Liszt, en Bach in. Die kaartjies vir die geleentheid kan by die deur gekoop word, en kos R50 per volwassene, R40 vir pensionarisse en leerders kan dit gratis bywoon. Daar is gratis parkering langs die Veremarksaal beskikbaar. Kontak Albert Troskie by 082 726 9595 vir meer inligting.
Single Mums Club: The debut event of the Single Mums Club will be held at Hall 4, Word of Faith, William Moffett, on Friday, August 9, from 10:00 to 12:00. Join for breakfast and real talk about the ups-and-downs of single mom life. No charge. Limited season. RSVP by August 7 to manny@wordoffaith.org.za.
Women’s Day Market: The market will be held on Friday, August 9, at African Sky’s Venue, 120 Nassua Road, Theescombe. Free entry for visitors. Over 50 vendors, including food trucks, craft vendors, kiddies’ entertainment, and live music at the beer tent. A play area, tractor rides, pony rides, and a restaurant will be onsite. Guests are welcomed from 10:00 to 14:00. For enquiries to host a stall, or more info, contact Janine at 063 014 5312.
EP Bonsai Society: A bonsai meeting will be held on August 10 at the Newton Park Methodist Church hall on the corner of 3rd Avenue and Newton Street, from 11:00 onwards. Looking for an interesting hobby that “grows” on you? Fundi and chairwoman, Sally Saunders, will do a demo on “swamp cyprus”, a tree native to the swamp area of America. Other trees can also be brought for advice on wiring, etc. Non-members are welcome for a donation of R20, which includes refreshments. Contact Jenny at 083 999 1058.
Boot Sale: The Forest Hill community will have a boot sale at Clover Crescent, Forest Hill (open ground by Donkin Hospital) on August 11 and 18 from 07:00 to 13:00. Contact Ian at 081 468 5077 for more info.
- A meeting will be held at the Malabar Community Centre Minor Hall in Haworthia Drive on Tuesday, August 13, at 19:00. Maxilla, facial, and oral surgeon, Dr Ashwin Kassan, will speak about ‘Diabetes and Oral Health’. Contact Surendra Daya at 083 653 1491 or 041 457 4576.
- A meeting will be held at the Gospel Hall on the corner of Geldenhuys and Olympia Streets, Springdale, on Tuesday, August 13, at 19:00. General practitioner, Dr Mashra Gani, will speak about ‘The Do’s and Don’ts of Diabetes.’ Contact Clive Burke at 083 500 9394.
- A meeting will be held at the Caritas Service Centre in West Street, Newton Park, on Wednesday, August 14, at 19:15 for 19:30. Podiatrist Stuart Alexander will speak about ‘Empowering Global Health, #actagainstamputation’. Contact Martin/Elizabeth at 082 579 9059 or 041 367 2810.
Spring Market: Save the date of August 31 for the Spring Market that will take place at Mater Dei Catholic Church in Cape Road, Newton Park, from 09:00. Stallholders are welcome at a fee. A variety of foods, treats, games, and items will be on sale. For more info, contact Demont on 076 377 2989.
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 create 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 at 09:00. Every first and third Saturday of the month they also have a healing service at 17:00. The next service will be on August 17. All are welcome. It’s an open meeting to all sick people and those with problems who need prayer. For more info, call, SMS, or WhatsApp Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294, or email pastorchristo@hisplacedevelopingcentre.co.za.
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.
