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Ladies’ Retreat:

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

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 also available for a R20 donation. RSVP by March 27 to fountainreception@ gmail.com or contact them at 041 367 1100.

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. Contact 041 367 1000.

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Birdlife EC: Will have an all-day outing to the St Francis Bay area on Saturday, March 30. Meet at the Pick n Pay parking area in 4th Avenue, Newton Park at 06:30. Target birds: black-winged plover, white-bellied korhaan. Petrol money is R120. Contact Peter Hall at 041 581 5310.

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

Voetsac Hiking Club:

Will go on an easy 9km hike at Grysbok on March 30 at a cost of R5. Contact Ferdi Prince at 083 261 2977. They will also go on a moderate 8km hike at Van Staden’s Flower Reserve at a cost of R5. Contact Laurence Weitz at 084 764 8996.

Probus Club PE South:
Will have their monthly meeting at the Club on Bird on April 2 at 11:30. The speaker will be Judy Venter of National Sea Rescue. Contact Jenny at 072 895 2888.

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The Friends of the Linton Grange Library:
Will have a craft sale at the library on March 27 from 09:00 to 15:00. Proceeds are 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 041 360 7171.

Saturday Boot Sale:

The Knights of Da Gama will have a 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.

St Peter’s Congregational Church:

The church, located at 44 Walter Road in Charlo, will have their monthly jumble sale on Saturday, March 30 from 08:30 to 11:00. Pre-loved clothing, cakes and bric-a-brac will be sold. Food stalls will also be available. Contact Rev Norman at 084 474 2260.

Art in the Park:
Will take place at St George’s Park on Sunday, March 31, from 09:00 to 14:00. Stalls will be selling arts and crafts, collectables, food, plants, bric-a-brac and much more. There will also be a dog show in the park and entertainment for the children. Contact Maureen at 072 700 6132.

Union of Jewish Women PE:
Will have a charity book sale at Summerstrand Village Shopping Centre on Sunday, March 31 from 10:00 to 13:00.

Re-Seconds Market:
Will take place at the Walmer Town Hall on Sunday, March 31 from 09:00 to 14:00. More than 150 stalls will be selling clothing, food, fresh produce, home decor, furniture, antique collectibles, jewellery and much more. There will be live music. Stalls are free for charities. Entry is free. Contact 083 588 5823 or theresecondsmarket@gmail.com.

Friends of the Korsten Library:
Will have a final clothing sale outside the library on Monday, April 1 from 09:00 to 11:00. All items are sold at R5 or R10. Proceeds go to the library. Contact Waadia Sharmar at 041 506 2668.

Lutheran Church:
Will host 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, hoofekonoom van Efficientgroep, sal op 15 Mei om 18:30 vir 19:00 ’n praatjie in die Andrew Rabie-skoolsaal in Perridgevale lewer. Die koste is R1500 per tafel van 10 mense, met ’n driegang maaltyd ingesluit. Kontak 083 561 4171.

Bianca School of Dancing:

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.