Laugh, learn and donate a few stem cells
COMEDY
Uncle Barry Funny man Barry Hilton goes to Pietermaritzburg for a one-night-only performance of “The Way I See It”
When: Sunday June 15 at
7pm
Where: Golden Horse
Casino
Entry: Tickets cost R120 each through Computicket
MUSIC
High notes Raga Fantasy is a double-bill concert of Indian classical music featuring the legendary Indian flautist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. He is accompanied on tabla by Subhankar Banerjee and on pakhawaj by Pandit Bhawani Shankar. The bill also features a solo performance by Rimpa Siva
When: Saturday June 14 at 7.30pm and Sunday June 15 at 4pm
Where: Cape Town International Convention Centre on Saturday and at The Lyric theatre, Gold Reef City, Johannesburg, the following day
Entry: Tickets through Computicket cost between R200 and R400
EDUCATION
Budding Einsteins Young scientists are invited to enter a science project in the 2014 FFS Expo for Young Scientists. The expo, now in its 30th year, is open to pupils from grades 8 to 12 who present the results of their studies in any aspect of science. The results are displayed visually as a poster, along with any other material that is relevant. A panel of judges will interview each exhibitor and the best entries will be awarded medals. The 30 best entries will be invited to participate in a four-day tour of places of scientific interest in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng
When: June 30, but late entries will be accepted until July 5. The expo takes place on July 31 and August 1
Where: Conference Centre of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edgewood campus, at the corner of Richmond and Mariannhill roads in Pinetown
Entry: Free. For more information go to ffsrefiners.com and click on “science expo”, or science teachers should contact Bice Martincigh at martinci@ukzn.ac.za
LIFESTYLE
Wellness talks Diabetes South Africa will, at three Port Elizabeth branches, hold talks aimed at providing information about living with the disease. Speakers are Dr Jeff Govender (Diabetes Mellitus: Lifestyle Measures and Treatment) at the Malabar branch; Mary-Ann Victor (Bariatric Surgery/ Gastric Bypass) at the Gelvandale branch; and diabetic educator Hanlie Williams at the main Port Elizabeth branch, which will also hold its annual general meeting
When: Tuesday June 10 at 7.15pm for the Malabar and Gelvandale branches and 7pm at the main branch
Where: Malabar Community Centre minor hall, Haworthia Drive, Malabar; Uniting Reformed Church, McManus Crescent, Gelvandale; and Newton Park Methodist church hall, Newton Street (between 2nd & 3rd avenues)
Entry: Free, but bookings are essential. Contact Surendra Daya on 083-6531491 and (041) 457-4576 (Malabar); Hester on 082- 224-6020 or (041) 4561486 (Gelvandale); and Martin on 082-579-9059 and (041) 367-2810 for the annual general meeting
World Blood Donor Month
Become a bone marrow stem-cell donor during June, which is World Blood Donor Month
If you are between 18 and 45, weigh more than 50kg, have a BMI of less than 35 and no history of sexually transmitted diseases, join students from the Durban University of Technology’s ML Sultan Campus, with the support of The Sunflower Fund and the South African National Blood Services, to find out how you can help people suffering from lifethreatening blood disorders
When: During the month of June
What: Contact The Sunflower Fund toll-free on 0800-12-10-82 on weekdays between 8.30am and 4.30pm, or visit sunflowerfund.org.za
FASHION
Horsing around If you’re mad about couture, book your place at three Vodacom Durban July prerace day fashion shows: the Young Designer Award, the cheese and wine evening and the dinner evening
When: Friday June 13 at 6.30pm, Wednesday June 18 from 6pm, and Friday June 20 at 6pm respectively
Where: Champions Room, first floor, Greyville Racecourse
Entry: Free to the Young Designer Award (but booking is essential); R150 will get you a ticket to the cheese and wine, and R350 a person for the dinner evening. Call Ayanda on (031) 314-1645 or e-mail fashionbookings@goldcircle.co.za