OUT AND ABOUT
A GOOD SHOW PROMISED
CATCH Chad Witbooi in his debut performance, Promise , at the Humewood Methodist Church hall, Marshall Road, today from 4pm. Tickets are R50 at the door.
COUNTRY MARKET AT CASH STORE
SYLVAN Belle will run a country market at the Cash Store, 278 Sardinia Bay Road, today from noon till late. Enjoy local artists and goods from craft beer, cheeses, breads and jewellery to vintage clothing. Entry is R10 (free for under-12s). Inquiries: Lynn, 076-124-2420.
CALLIGRAPHY AFTERNOON
THE East Cape Calligraphers will meet at the Italian Club, Harold Road, Charlo, today at 1.45pm. Beginners classes are available by arrangement. Inquiries: Roma, (041) 379-5599 (after hours).
BIRDING IN ADDO
BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape will hold its morning valley view walk in Addo today. Meet at Schultz’s in West Street, Newton Park, at 6.30am. This is a good area to spot African finfoot, white-fronted bee-eater, goliath heron and brown-backed honeybird. Inquiries: Andy, 079-587-5110.
COLOR RUN FUN
NICKNAMED the happiest 5km on the planet, the Port Elizabeth Color Run takes place at the NMMU North Campus tomorrow at 10am. Visit thecolorrun.co.za or call (041) 484-7860.
LIFE DRAWING LESSONS
CEDRIC Vanderlinden has life-drawing lessons at Art on Target, 2 Target Kloof, every Saturday from 9am to 12pm. The cost is R150 and R100 for paid-up term Art on Target students. Inquiries: Cedric, 082-887-1612.
CELEBRATE VP HIGH’S 75TH
VICTORIA Park High School’s past pupils are invited to celebrate the school’s 75th birthday with a music review, Celebration, on Thursday at 7pm, and a dinner dance on Friday at 7pm. Both events will be in the school hall. Bookings are essential. Inquiries: Sharon, 084-652-8638.
BRUSH UP ON BRIDGE
THE Bridge Club in Albany Road will host bridge lessons by a teacher from Johannesburg on Thursday at 9am, 2pm and 7pm, and Friday at 9am. He will be covering bidding play and defence. The cost is R50. Inquiries: Naomi, 083-675-0974 or e-mail solcraf@telkomsa.net
BINGO MORNING
THE 1820 Settlers’ Association, 136 Villiers Road, Walmer, will host a bingo morning on Thursday from 9.30am sharp. Entry is R40. Inquiries: (041) 581-4031.
BEER TASTING FESTIVAL
TAKE part in a draught beer tasting festival at Barneys, Shop 6, at the beachfront boardwalk in Marine Drive on Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 8pm. Tickets cost R60 for 16 tasters. Inquiries: (041) 583-4500 or visit www.barneystavern.co.za
CHARITY SHOP
THE Animal Anti-Cruelty League’s charity shop, the Bargain Box, in 9th Avenue Shopping Centre, Walmer, is appealing to the public for donations of good second- hand items such as winter clothing, bedding, books and jewellery. Proceeds go to caring for animals in the northern suburbs. They will collect. Inquiries: (041) 581-2852.
SOCIAL TENNIS
JOIN the Park Ave Tennis Club in St George’s Park (in front of the swimming pool) for social tennis on weekdays and Saturday afternoons. Inquiries: 082-570-8079.
THE Lawn Tennis Club has social tennis at the club on 10th Avenue/ Villiers Road, Walmer, on Saturdays from 2pm. Inquiries: 083-390-7947.
HIKING CLUB WALKS
THE Voetsac Hiking Club in PE hosts regular weekend hikes and day walks. Longer hikes are held several times a year and day walks are on Saturdays. Inquiries: (041) 368-3761 or visit www.voetsachikingclub.co.za
MARKETS
VISIT the Lake Farm Centre Coffee and Craft Shop on Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 12.30pm, for scones with jam and cream, baked treats, preserves, pottery and veggies.
THE Lady’s Slipper Farmers’ Market on Cape Road, just past St Albans Prison, operates on Saturdays from 8am to noon, offering veggies, farm-style breakfasts, homemade confectionery and more.