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Ladies Retreat:
Will take place in Port Elizabeth from March 29 to 31. It is a time to be set-apart, to hear God’s voice and feel His presence in quiet, serene, wooded surroundings. The cost is R340. Contact Sue at 067 335 6391 for bookings.

Die Gemeentes van Christus Familiekerk: Die gemeente by Smartstraat 3 in Sydenham se dienste vind elke Sondag om 09:00 en 18:00 plaas. Hulle het ook ’n oggend-biduur elke Dinsdag om 10:00 en ’n gemeente-biduur elke Woensdag om 19:00. Kontak dgvcsydenham@gmail.com.

Grace Church:
Presents the Grace Doctrine series at 59 5th Ave Newton Park every Sunday at 09:00. For more info contact 041 367 1000.

Alpha at Fountain Vineyard:

Explore life, faith and meaning at Fountain Vineyard, 22 Newcombe Avenue, Walmer Heights, every Wednesday from 18:00 to 19:45, for 11 weeks from April 3. A meal is available for a R20 donation. RSVP by March 27 to fountainreception@gmail.com or 041 367 1100.

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Voetsac Hiking Club:

Will go on an easy 8km hike at The Island – Bushbuck Trail on Saturday, March 23 at a cost of R50. They will also go on a moderate 14km hike at The Island – full hike at a cost of R50. Contact Rob Witte at 082 372 9401.

Birdlife EC:
Will have a morning outing to Sunday’s river mouth on Saturday, March 23. Meet at the Pick n Pay parking area in 4th Avenue, Newton Park at 06:30. Target birds: African green pigeon and half-collared kingfisher. Passengers’ share of the petrol money is R50, with an additional R30 entrance fee to Pearson Park. Contact Patrick Brett at 082 871 9952.

Royal Society of St George:

Will have their monthly meeting at the Italian Club in Harold Road, Charlo on Monday, March 25 at 10:00. Guest speaker Joan Jorritsma from the Quest School will speak about autism. The cost is R30, including refreshments. Contact Sandra at 082 727 5588.

University of the Thi
rd Age (U3A):

Will have a meeting in the Newton Park Library Auditorium on Tuesday, March 26 at 10:00. Guest speaker Alan Montgomery will talk about the ‘Origins of the 1820 Settlers’. Entry is R20 for visitors. Contact Merlene Robinson at 041 583 1568.

Dias Quilters’ Guild: Will have their AGM and monthly meeting on at Victoria Park Grey Primary in First Avenue, Walmer, on March 30 at 14:00. Entry is R20 for visitors and R15 for members. Contact Nicolette at 084 506 4493.

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DR Church Grasvoëlkop:

Will have a market day at the church tomorrow, March 21, from 09:00 to 13:00. There will be an assortment of stalls, a jumping castle and face painting for kids and adults. Contact Zelda at 072 434 2032.

Bazaar:
The Sidwell Memorial Bazaar will take place at Diedericks Primary School on Saturday, March 23 from 09:30 to 13:00. There will be fun activities as well.

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on Park Library: Will have a book sale on March 25 and 26 from 10:00 to 17:00. Contact Marietjie at 041 506 4214.

The Friends of the Linton Grange Library:
Will hold a craft sale at the library on March 26 and 27 from 09:00 to 15:00. Proceeds go to the library for new books. Contact Shantel at 041 506 4260.

Westering Methodist Church:
Will have a second-hand clothing sale on the corner of Papenkuils and Clarence Street on March 29 from 09:00. Contact the office at 041 360 7171.

Saturday Boot Sale:

The Knights of Da Gama will have a Saturday boot sale at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Grounds in Cape Road, Kabega Park, on March 30. There will be crafts, home industry, bric-a-brac, clothes, books, food and much more. Proceeds go to charity. The gates will open at 06:00 for sellers and at 07:00 for the public. Contact Duncan Taft at 083 357 2238.

Lutheran Church:

Will be hosting their annual Springfield Easter Market on April 13. In addition to the food and handmade crafts, this year they will have more than 3 000 classical CDs for sale which they received from Swiss art patron Henry Newman, who lives in PE. The market will take place in the church hall on April 13 at 09:00.

Dawie Roodt praat ekonomie:

Dawie Roodt, hoofeko-noom van Efficientgroep, sal op 15 Mei om 18:30 vir 19:00 ’n ‘Donderstorms en weerlig – ’n Baie vreesaanjaende ekonomie’-praatjie in die Andrew Rabie-skoolsaal in Perridgevale lewer. Die koste is R1500 per tafel van 10 mense, met ’n driegang maaltyd ingesluit. Kontak Martie by 083 561 4171.

Bianca School of Dancing:
Slow, slow, quick, quick, ouch!Do you have two left feet? Let the school make one right. Ballroom and Latin American social dance classes take place the West End Community Centre on Mondays from 19:00 to 21:00. Contact Maureen at 078 354 2270.

Lighthouse Mercy Ministries:
Is in urgent need of donations of good quality clothing for all ages, as well as linen, bedding and any other household items. Contact 082 978 0099.