What's on in Knysna...
Spoofing The Bard
The Complete Works of William
Shakespeare (Abridged) will have two “rip-roaringly funny” performances only in Knysna, at the new Knysna Theatre on Main Road in the iconic Melville Centre building, on Thursday and Friday 5 and 6 September, starting at 19:30. Tickets: 082 696 3507 / 082 335 6088.
Gardening @ Leisure
The next meeting of Gardening @ Leisure will be held on 6 September at 10:00, at Sassenheim Estate on the N2 towards Plett, on the left just before the Airport Road turn-off (Harkerville). Speaker: Daan Barnhoorn. Subject: Cultivation and propagation of bulbs and lilies as a cut flower. Tour of the hothouses after Daan’s address.
Bring a chair, mug for beverages, hat, comfy shoes, money for the raffle. Visitors welcome at R20.
Freshlyground
Catch Freshlyground live in Knysna at Blend Country Restaurant on Saturday 7 September and Sunday 8 September at 14:00 (both days). Limited early bird tickets on Quicket at R180 until they sell out, thereafter R220.
National Parks Week
From 8 to 15 September, SA citizens can visit all national parks, including the three sections of the Garden Route National Park (Wilderness, Knysna and Tsitsikamma) for free on presenting of an ID.
The offer does not include accommodation and concession activities although there are discounts on accommodation at Ebb & Flow and Nature’s Valley Rest Camps. More info on social media: @ SANParksGRNP
Knysna Spring Walk free event, 08:30 on Sunday 15 September, starts/ends at Loerie Park. Register online / email GardenRoute. NationalPark@sanparks.org.
Tree Society
On Sunday 8 September at 10:00, the Outeniqua branch of the Dendrological (Tree) Society will be visiting Hidden Valley, Ruigtevlei. The walk will be through fynbos which has not been burnt over 30 years, then through the forest margin transitional zone to a viewpoint looking down indigenous forested slopes to the Karatara River. Bring chairs and a picnic lunch to enjoy afterwards in the gardens. Visitors welcome at R20. More info/ directions: Jenny Herd 073 932 1217.
Knysna Sedgefield Hospice AGM
You are invited to our annual AGM on Wednesday 11 September at 17:00 at 24 Wilson St, Hunters Home, Knysna. Please RSVP by Monday 9 September to Connie at our offices on 044 984 0593.
Movies, Musicals, Magic!
Carpe Musicam! Orchestra and Choir showcases the best of the 20th and 21st century’s film and show music, including selections of the music from ABBA, Pirates of the Caribbean and Forrest Gump. Also on offer will be a Dixieland-flavoured Bare Necessities, and rock classic Bohemian Rhapsody.
The highlight of the event will be a new medley from Les Misérables featuring four soloists, full choir and orchestra. Sunday 15 September (15:30) at the Dutch Reformed Church hall in Hoopoe Street, Sedgefield. Tickets cost R100 (adults), children under 18 free. More info: Elsabe 073 857 2952.
Knysna CPF AGM
Knysna Community Police Forum has over the years played a big role in keeping crime to an all-time low, while fighting crime “at grassroots level”. The CPF is therefore requesting the community to attend its AGM scheduled for 26 September at The Rock Church on the corner of Main and Queen Streets, at 18:00.
12 Artists, 12 Styles
Art on Queen exhibition Twelve Artists, Twelve Styles until 18 September. More info: Lyn 072 222 2027.
Ceramic workshops
Iphupho Creative Designs presents ceramic workshops every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10:00 to 13:00 at a nominal fee that covers all materials, glazing and firing. You don’t need any experience, we teach you from start! More info: www. iphuphoshop.co.za, mail zitadagama@ gmail.com or call 081 270 1413.
Hobbyists unite
Every Wednesday morning, hobbyists meet at Iphupho Creative Designs where coffee and a heater is waiting for you while you knit, quilt, paint or do whatever you are currently working on, sharing ideas, learning something new, making friends. Cost: R50. To book, mail zitadagama@gmail.com or call 081 270 1413.
Township tours
Experience the vibe in the township, meet the people, visit the preschool in the morning, visit the hairdresser, grocer, cobbler and library. Enjoy tea in a home in the township with drumming and singing. This tour gives back to the community. Depart daily at 10:00 and 14:00. Cost: adults R400, children R150. The tour lasts between two to three hours. To book: 082 338 6289 or 044 382 1087 / book@ emzinitours.co.za
Birding
Lakes Bird Club outings every first Saturday of the month, also other outings and talks. Info: Pat 044 382 0638 / Steve 082 785 6152 / lakes.bird. club@gmail.com.
Bridge pairs morning
Duplicate bridge every Wednesday at the Knysna Angling Club from 09:00 (register by 08:45) to 12:45. All welcome. Info: Heidi 082 776 0238 / heidi@hidealoerie.co.za
Rotarians get together
The Rotary Club of Knysna meets at the Knysna Yacht Club every Tuesday from 12:30 onwards for the lunch meeting from 13:00 to 14:00. All visiting Rotarians are welcome as well as potential new members.
Make it snappy
The Knysna Photographic Society holds meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at the Belvidere Manor conference centre at 18:30. Visitors are most welcome to attend. More info: Jacqui Johnston 082 4587598 / www.knysnaphotosociety.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, 16:00 - 20:30. Supervised parking, seating and shelter, bonfires and live music, a quality craft selection, a bar and an amazing choice of locally produced food 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, 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 on www.plett-tourism. co.za/do/event and www.plett-tourism. co.za/do/daily-diary.
Also visit www.n2rs.com/knysna for a wealth of information, including a monthly diary of events as well as activities in our area.