Your weekly what’s on guide
WEEKEND HIKES
The Voetsac Hiking Club offers two hikes tomorrow — the easy 9km Blue Horizon Bay hike (Inquiries: Rob Witte, 082372-9401, cost R5), and the moderate 14km Bergrivier hike (Inquiries: Elbie Weitz, 084581-0134, cost R40). New hikers must first phone the hike leader before joining any hike.
CROSSWAYS FETE
Crossways Farmers’ Market will take place at Crossways Country Kitchen, near Thornhill — between PE and Jeffreys Bay — ext 707 off the N2, tomorrow from 9am to 2pm. The market supports local farms. Inquiries: 071-068-6629.
MUSIC AT THE MARKET
The Eastern Cape Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by maestro Richard Cock, presents its annual family concerts at the Feather Market Centre tomorrow at 5pm and Sunday at midday. There will be food trucks outside in Baakens Street to enjoy during the extended interval. Soloist Anna Davel will entertain the audience. Tickets are available at Computicket at R120 or R100 for adults, R75 for pensioners, R50 for scholars and R20 for preschoolers. Tickets are also available at the door from an hour before each performance. Inquiries: Gill Barnett, 082-490-1923.
SOCIAL TENNIS
Clarries Social Tennis Club invites all adult players for a Saturday afternoon of social tennis at the Clarendon Park tennis courts from 1.30 to 5pm. R35 ball fees for non-members. Inquiries: Mike, 082-446-0195.
PHOTO WALK
Baakens Valley Preservation
Trust is planning, weather permitting, an early evening and photographic walk in the Baakens Valley tomorrow. Meet at 5.30pm at the public open space in Abelia Crescent, Sunridge Park. Graham Thomson will give tips on photographing the rising full moon and evening photography. Inquiries: WhatsApp Chris Hay, 083-793-9580.
CHARLO CHURCH BAZAAR
St Peter’s Congregational Church, 42 Walter Road, Charlo, will hold a mini bazaar tomorrow from 8-11am. Inquiries: Rev Norman, 084-474-2260.
The Port Elizabeth Shakespearean Festival presents Romeo and Juliet, directed by Lesley Barnard and choreographed by Bennie Gerber, at Mannville Open Air Theatre in St George’s Park from Wednesday to March 21 at 7.30pm. Tickets are available at the gate before the performance at R80 for adults, R60 for students/scholars and R100 for table seating and reserved seating.
Inquiries: 041-581-2738 or 084-560-0912.
DIABETES SUPPORT
Diabetes Wellness Group meetings will take place as follows: Malabar Wellness Group, at the community centre minor hall in Haworthia Drive, on Tuesday at 7pm. Speaker is retired physiotherapist Juliet Brockwell. Inquiries: Surendra Daya, 083-653-1491 or 041-457-4576. The Springdale Wellness Group, at the Gospel Hall, corner Olympia and Geldenhuys Streets, on Tuesday at 7pm. Speaker is Lucille Classen. Inquiries: Clive Burke, 083-5009394. The PE branch, at Caritas Service Centre, West Street in Newton Park, on Wednesday at 7.30pm. Speaker is biokineticist Lisa Luckman. Inquiries: Martin, 082-579-9059 or 041-367-2810.
TEA WITH NINA TIMM
A Butterfly Tea in aid of Domestic Animal Care and Lalitha Ilanga Educare will be held at the Westview Sports Club on Saturday March 14 at 2pm. The cost is R220 a person and the speaker is well-known food blogger Nina Timm.
Inquiries: Heinz in Style, 082565-6222.
‘ROMEO AND JULIET’
‘BATTLE OF THE BANDS’
Cape Recife High School presents Battle of the Bands to be held at the school, 58 Admiralty Way, Summerstrand, today from 6.30 for 7pm. Entry is R50 for adults and R30 for scholars. Food stalls and a cash bar are available.
Inquiries: Joey or Andre, 041-583-2147.
REGIONAL RACING
Round 2 of the Eastern Province Regional Championships will take place at Victory Raceway, Victoria Drive, tomorrow. Gates open at 2pm and racing starts at 6pm. Entry is R50 for adults, R20 for under-13s and R20 a vehicle for track parking.Foodstalls are available as well as braai facilities.
Inquiries: Maggie, 082-656-8830.
BIRDLIFE OUTING
Birdlife Eastern Cape’s public walk through Settlers Park, led by Andy Nixon, will take place tomorrow. Meet at 8am at the How Avenue car park. Security is arranged — remember a R10 tip per person for the ranger. Inquiries: Andy, 041-585-1114 or 076-419-3756.