Your weekly what’s on guide
WEEKEND HIKES
The Voetsac Hiking Club’s Groendal hike will take place on Saturday. The cost is R65. New hikers must first phone the hike leader before joining any hike.
Inquiries: Trefor Lloyd, 041-3683761.
BOOT BARGAINS
Christ Church at 44 Longwy Avenue, Lorraine/Kamma Park, will hold its monthly car boot sale on Saturday from 8-11am. All buyers and sellers are welcome. Cost to sellers is R20. Inquiries: Cathy, 072-933-4450.
BIRDLIFE OUTING
Birdlife Eastern Cape’s outing to Elands River Road, led by Cliff Hopkins, will take place on Saturday March 14. Meet at 6am at Pick n Pay parking, Fourth Avenue, Newton Park. Breakfast stop will be at Sand River Dam, lunch stop at Komdomo in the Baviaanskloof. The cost is R110 a passenger.
Inquiries: Cliff, 082-784-3242.
TWILIGHT BOWLS
The Zwartkops Rowing Club in Redhouse will host Twilight Bowls on Wednesday March 18 and every second Wednesday at 5.30 for 6pm. The cost is R20 a person. All are welcome and no experience is needed. Inquiries: Lana, 082-073-3803 or zwartkopsrowingclub@gmail.com.
CROSSWAYS TRAIL ACTIVITIES
The Colin Rushmere memorial mountain bike and trail run challenge will take place at Crossways’ three river trails on Saturday from 8.30am. Take part in the 30km and 15km mountain bike trails or the 10km and 5km trail run/walk. Inquiries: Hanlie Walker, 079493-2331 or hanliew@rushmere.co.za
CARS AND COFFEE
Speedy Quip’s Cars & Coffee morning will be held at 3 Prince Alfred Road, North End, on Saturday from 8am to midday. All motoring enthusiasts are welcome to show their own vehicles or enjoy the day viewing old, new, classic, customised and exotic cars.
Inquiries: Jerome, 082-6536579, Derek, 082-825-0811 or the shop on 041-484-1506.
BEACH CLEANUP
The Wildlife and Environment Society’s Algoa Bay branch beach cleanup will start at the beacon on Marine Drive, at the intersection with Admiralty Way in Summerstrand, on Saturday from 9.30 to 10.30am. Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and gloves if possible. Litter bags will be provided. Inquiries: Tim, 082-775-8816.
BLUEWATER BAY BOOT SALE
The Bluewater Bay Community Church boot sale will be held opposite Engen Garage, Weinronk Way, on Saturday from 7am to midday. Bring your own table. Cost is R30 for a spot. Inquiries: Colleen, 082-858-8447.
VOICE CONCERT
NMU’s music and performance arts department will host a vocal studio concert at the South Campus auditorium on Wednesday March 18 at 1pm. Entry is free.
Inquiries: 041-504-2250 or 041-504-4235.
SANCCOB BENEFIT AUCTION
Sanccob Port Elizabeth will present a benefit auction to be held at Grass Roof at the corner of Seaview and Heron Roads, Sardinia
Bay, on Friday March 20 at 5.30 for 6pm. Dress is semi-formal and cost is R250 a person. Speaker is Dr Greg Hofmeyr, Bayworld marine mammal curator.
Inquiries: Michelle, michelle@sanccob.co.za
MUSIC TRIVIA
A music trivia fundraiser for Dano Swart will be held at the Music Kitchen, 69 Mangold Street, Newton Park, on Saturday March 21 from 7pm.
The cost is R150 a person for tables of 10, which includes a beef or chicken burger. Inquiries: Tammi, 079-515-5871.
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. Ball fees for non-members is R35.
Inquiries: Mike, 082-446-0195.
‘LES MISERABLES’
Pearson High School presents Les Miserables, staged at the school, on Friday at 7pm, with a matinee on Saturday at 2pm. Tickets are R90.
Inquiries: Pearson school shop, 041-583-4359, or e-mail bookings@pearsonhighschool.com
CONSCIOUSNESS PARADE
The International Society for Krishna Consciousness will host a community street parade from Kings Beach to Hobie Beach on Sunday from 10am. The Chariot Festival of Jagannath signifies the coming together of members of the community to promote peace, love and upliftment in the world.
Inquiries: Nicky van Lavieren, 073-533-4196.