happenings

PRAYER

The Hillgrove Vishnu Shakti Mandir will be celebrating Gita Week from August 8 at 6.30pm and Shri Krishna Janmastami on August 15. The temple will also celebrate Shri Ganesh Chaturti on August 25 at the AMF Temple in Newlands West. For more information, call Ray Maharaj on 084 778 5091.

WOMEN’S DAY

The International Society for Krishna Conscious (ISKON) will host a Women’s Day event on August 9 at the ISKON Hall in Longcroft, Phoenix, at 10am. Theme is health and wealth. Doctor Nishana Inderjeeth, Dr Kamendran Govender and Dr Paul Will will address guests. There will also be a fashion show and games with prizes. Call 031 507 6559.

The non-profit organisation Robes of Different Colours will hold its first Women’s Day event at the uMhlatuzana Township Civic Hall on August 9 at 3pm. The event includes dinner, entertainment, give-aways and a fashion show. Call either Femida on 074 681 9239 or Lolly on 074 847 3960.

REUNION

The past students of Centenary Secondary, class of 85, will host a fun evening out on August 19. E-mail centenaryclass85@gmail.com or WhatsApp 076 323 0193.

EVENTS

A charity event showcasing leading Indian vocalists, comedians, dancers and sketches will be held at the Kendra Hall on Friday. Tickets are R120. Call Swamiji on 031 406 3766 or 082 355 3123.

The Kings and Queens Royal Tea will be held on August 5 at the Grand Manor Gardens, Amanzimnyama Park. Call Angie on 082 941 13444 or Salona on 074 924 2578.

The KZN Society for the Blind will hold a fund-raising dinner in the dark on August 4 at the KZN Sharks Board. Entertainment will be by the popular Pravesh Sunker Show Band. For more information contact Bobbly Pillay on 031 202 7277.

The Association for the Aged Oldfield Service Centre will host a fete on August 5 at 7.30am at Perseverance Road in Bellair. Call 031 465 9268.