KORTNUUS / NEWS IN BRIEF

MOVIES AT THE MONROE

In honour of British novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature this month, the Monroe Theatre is screening The Remains of the Day, a film which was nominated for eight Oscars. Starring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson, it was based on one of Ishiguro's novels. A butler (Hopkins) sacrifices body and soul to service in the years leading up to World War II, only to realise how misguided his loyalty was to his lordly employer. The screening is on Thursday, 20 October at 18:30. Enquiries to Joan (082 415 9588). TEA FOR BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

All women diagnosed with breast cancer, women living with earlier breast cancer diagnoses or family members of breast cancer sufferers are invited to a support group morning tea in Dana Bay on 25 October at 10:00. The tea will take place at 61 Malva Way. RSVP to 083 463 9738 on or before 20 October.

SEEBRIES HOU BASAAR

Die ACVV Seebries-tehuise hou op 3 November 'n basaar. Die basaar begin om 08:00 by die ACVV Seebries Ons Huis, in Montagustraat 114, Mosselbaai. Die ACVV vra die gemeenskap en belangstellendes om die tehuis te ondersteun en die volgende skenkings te maak: witolifant-items, klere, vars gebak, skaapvleis, lekkers en groente. Kontak Joey Huysamen of Antoinette Fouche (044 690 3204) vir meer inligting.

GOSPEL SHOW

The Lighthouse Assemblies of God will be hosting a gospel show on 5 November at 15:00. A variety of gospel singers will perform. Entrance is R20 for adults and R12 for children under 12 years of age. For more information, contact Pastor Debbi Prince Benjamin (083 940 2062) or Malcolm de Jager (072 809 5318).

SUPPORT LEOLAN'S ANNUAL BALL

The Leolan Academy for children with special learning needs is hosting its annual fundraiser. This glamorous, glitzy event, themed Casino Royale, will take place on 18 November at the Diaz Hotel. Tickets are R450 per person. To book or enquire, contact Yolandi Botha (044 690 4785) or see www.leolan.co.za