What's on in Knysna... Learning Tree art exhibition
Artworks by the tiny tots at The Learning Tree model preschool in Khayalethu will be on display at the Khayalethu library for a week from Monday 12 November to Friday 16 November, 09:00 to 15:00 daily. Enquiries: Lesley Satchel 082 443 5858. Letitia is the principal of the preschool, her no is 071 228 6335
Civil service pensioners’ meeting
A meeting will be held on 14 November at 10:00 in the Emmaus Hall, Memoriam Street, George on matters that affect all civil service pensioners (including exteachers and uniform personnel), such as the adjustment, spouse’s pension, etc. Indicate your acceptance or otherwise by 12 November. Phone S Davis on 082 940 5392 or J Booysen on 044 381 0048 / 084 400 7040.
Knysna Disaster Fund AGM
KDF AGM on Tuesday 27 November at 14:30, at Child Welfare’s offices, Waterfront Drive, Knysna. Enquiries: Jill Morse 074 474 8368
Open Studio
There will be an Open Studio event at Entabeni Farm in Welbedacht Road, Knysna, home of the Southern African Foundation For Contemporary Art Residencies Programme, on Thursday 29 November from 16:30, with artworks by Keneilwe Mokoena and Helena Hugo on display. More info: 082 614 3919 / www. saffca.com
Network in Knysna
Knysna Networking, a group of dynamic individuals looking to help each other grow their business, meet twice a month on a Wednesday. Interested to join? Call Gudrun on 072 699 4174.
Time in nature
Visit Pledge Nature Reserve – 10 hectares of pure nature in the heart of Knysna. Open every day from 07:00 to 18:00. Entry off Main Road between Postnet and Steers. Dogs on leashes welcome. Ticket sales at Knysna Tourism, Polvo Coffee and Wayside Inn. For yearly/ monthly tickets, call the manager on 083 629 9201.
Steenbok Nature Reserve, Leisure Isle, Knysna (all year). Dog friendly. Info: Knysna Tourism 044 382 5510
Park it at the market
The Friday Market at Knysna Montessori School in Kanonkop Street is open from 16:00 - 20:30. The market offers supervised parking, seating and shelter, bonfires and live music, a quality craft selection, a bar and an amazing choice of locally produced food, which may be enjoyed on the premises or at home.
Sedgefield: Wild Oats Community farmers’ market every Saturday morning (an award-winning market with over 60 stalls of the finest local farm produce, home bakes, plants and flowers, outdoor breakfast and live music), Scarab Craft Village and Mosaic Market, all in close proximity along the N2.
Plettenberg Bay: Harkerville Saturday Market every Saturday morning offers food, art and craft and more, on the N2 midway between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.
Run free
Knysna parkrun: free, timed 5km run every Saturday at 08:00, starting at grassed area next to the scout hall in George Rex Drive. The aim is to promote health and fitness. To register go to www.parkrun.co.za.
Harkerville parkrun: Start at the field opposite the Harkerville market on Saturdays, just off the N2 between Knysna and Plett (about 22km from Knysna). Please be there by 07:45.
Find it online!
For a comprehensive listing of what to enjoy in the Greater Knysna and Plettenberg Bay area, from sport and entertainment, nature walks and cycling, places to stay and dining, to arts and culture, go to the Knysna Tourism website on www.visitknysna.co.za/things-to-do. Plett Tourism’s Daily Diary and Calendar of Events are also updated on a daily basis – visit www.plett-tourism.co.za/do/event and www.plett-tourism.co.za/do/dailydiary.
Also visit www.n2rs.com/knysna for a wealth of information, including a monthly diary of events as well as activities in our area.
Send detailed notices of your events, from meetings and fundraisers to regular gettogethers, to rianas@groupeditors. co.za.
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