Your weekend what’s on guide
PEARSON SINGS
Pearson High School presents Kô, Lat Ons Sing on Friday and Saturday at the school in Jenvey Road, Summerstrand. Tickets are R75 each or R750 per table (bring own refreshments).
Inquiries: besprekings@pearsonhighschool.com
PLAY IN NEW BRIGHTON
Nelson Mandela Bay playwright Xolisa Ngubelanga’s new play, Broken Lens, will be performed in the small hall at the Nangoza Jebe in New Brighton on Friday and Saturday March 8 and 9 at 7pm. Featuring actors Xolani Ngesi and Fiks Mahola, Broken Lens commemorates legendary photographers such as George Luse, Peter Magubane and others. Ticketes are R60 (R40 for students).
Inquiries: 063-058-4171 or 061-241-5922.
FRIENDS AT THE MUSIC KITCHEN
Several Bay musicians will play in That’s What Friends Are For at The Music Kitchen on Saturday March 9 at 8pm. The lineup includes Brent Krain, Roger Gilson, Claire Venn, Hugo Kleinhans, Rob Palmer, Megan du Toit, Sherrid van Rooyen, James Smirh, Deon Mattheus and others. Tickets are R140. Inquiries: 084-684-8989.
BIRD OUTING
Andy Nixon will lead a bird watching outing on Saturday March 9 to Sleepy Hollow to look for forest birds and raptors such as the little sparrowhawk and crowned hornbill. Meet at Pick n Pay parking area in Fourth Avenue, Newton Park, at 6am for lifts, bring petrol money of R20 and R20 entrance fee.
Inquiries: Nixon, 041-5851114, 076-419-3756.
STEVE HOFMEYR
Afrikaans singer Steve Hofmeyr will perform at the Fairview Sport Centre in Willow Road, Lorraine at 7.30pm on Friday March 8. Tickets prices range from R100 to R150 pre-paid at Westway Tickets, 041-3695422, 062-597-5657 or online at www.westway.co.za and will cost R150 at the door. Inquiries: Anton, 083-760-0609.
GARDINER TALK FOR AURORA
Aurora Special Care Centre is hosting a men’s fundraising breakfast at the PE Golf Club on Friday March 8, where Bay businessman Adrian Gardiner will talk on the topic “Take the risk or lose the chance”. Daron Mann will MC the event which includes a full English breakfast and will run from 7.30 to 10am. Tickets are R200 each. Inquiries: Nicole Davidge, 041-368-6180, e-mail fundraiser@aurorasa.co.za
BEA AT THE BOARDWALK
Bea Hackula will present two power hour sessions at the Boardwalk Hotel in Summerstrand on Friday and Saturday March 8 and 9. Hackula will give motivational talks for selfawareness, growth and development. Tickets for the high tea on Friday from 4.30 to 5.30pm and breakfast on Saturday from 9 to 10am are R300. Inquiries: Hackula, 082-7801344, bea.hackula@wboa.international
WATER PAGEANT
Auditions are being held for Mr and Miss Water Ambassador at NMU North Campus Auditorium on March 8, 9 and 12 at the Port Elizabeth city hall, Nangoza Jebe Hall in New Brigthon, Uitenhage town hall and the Ray Mhlaba sports centre in Motherwell respectively. The pageant aims to encourage men and women from 18 to 25 to address the ongoing water crisis in the Nelson Mandela Bay metro.
Inquiries: Zola Mbusi, 061-7120012, zolambusi2@gmail.com
BONSAI MEETING
The EP Bonsai Society will hold its AGM on Saturday March 9 at the Sherwood Garden Centre in Walker Drive at 1.45pm for 2pm. The AGM is closed (for members only) but bonsai enthusiasts who would like to re-pot or get advice on trees are welcome from 11am to 1pm.
Inquiries: Jenny Shute, 083-999-1058.
LORRAINE BOOT SALE
Christ Church in Lorraine will be having a car boot sale on Saturday March 9 from 8am to 11am. The cost is R20. All buyers and sellers are welcome. Inquiries: Cathy, 072-933-4450.
QUILT EXHIBITIONS
The Dias Quilters’ Quild is hosting the 10th SAQG Travelling Exhibition of Quilts at the ArtEC Gallery, 36 Bird Street from March 11 to16. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 4pm and Saturday from 9am to 1pm. The exhibition consists of quilts selected from entries in “We Create” in 2017. Entrance is free. Inquiries: Carole Green, 076-026-7046.
ART ON TARGET
Art on Target is hosting its Milestone exhibition with work by top students Alvarito Felix, Tristan Drewry, Debra de Beer and a selection from its most promising students. Milestone runs until March 11, with viewing hours 10am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and from 9am to 1pm on Saturday. Inquiries: BA Moolman, 041-373-3334.
PARKRUNS IN PE
Take part in one of four parkruns in Port Elizabeth: PE Hobie Beach, Lady Slipper, Wells Estate and Sardinia Bay. The parkrun is a 5km fun run at 8am every Saturday, which is free and open to all but if you want a time please register for a barcode at www.parkrun.co.za. The Hobie run starts at the palm tree next to Shark Rock Pier; Sardinia Bay is at the Grass Roof in Heron Road; Lady Slipper is at Slipperfields, and Wells Estate is at St George’s Strand. There are also runs in Jeffreys Bay and St Francis Bay, with contact details as follows for the respective runs: PE Hobie Beach: pehobiebeachoffice@parkrun.com; Sardinia Bay: sardiniabayoffice@parkrun.com; Lady Slipper: ladyslipperoffice@parkrun.com; Wells Estate: wellsestateoffice@parkrun.com; Jeffreys Bay: jeffreysbayoffice@parkrun.com; St Francis Bay: stfrancisoffice@parkrun.com. Inquiries: Giano September, 061-237-7894, giano.september@parkrun.com
TEA AT LAKE FARM
Spend time in the country at the Lake Farm Centre Coffee and Craft shop, Kragga Kamma. It is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 12.30pm. Enjoy scones with jam and cream, freshly baked rusks, biscuits, fudge, jams, pickles, preserves, pottery items and veggies. Inquiries: (041) 379-1555.
VOETSAC HIKING CLUB
The Voetsac Hiking Club host both weekend hikes and day walks on a regular basis. Longer hikes are held several times a year. The day walks are held on Saturdays. The club holds a monthly social meeting on the third Wednesday of each month at the German Club, Lorraine Street at 7pm. Inquiries: Trevor, 041-368-3761.