THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER
๏ผSomerset West: The U3A MONEY MATTERS meets at the Somerset West United church, on the corner of Andries Pretorius and Bright streets, from 10:00 to 12:00. The topic will be “Money and Education” and the meeting will include a presentation by Servaas van der Berg, Emeritus Professor of Economics at Stellenbosch University. Members wearing their membership cards pay R10; visitors pay R15. Tea, coffee and refreshments will be served at 09:30. For further details, contact Danie Schoeman on 082 783 9582 or [email protected].
๏ผMacassar: The CITY OF CAPE TOWN’S EVENT OFFICE holds an essential briefing session on event-permit application procedures at the Macassar New Civic Centre from 10:00 to 13:00. Those attending will receive guidance on the correct procedures to follow when applying for event permits. For more information, contact Andrรฉ Grove on 082 215 7058.
EVERY THURSDAYย from 13:30-14:30 isย Pensioner’s Dayย featuring their beloved knitting club where community members create squares for blankets and prostheses for breast cancer survivors. All materials provided, and over 60s can enjoy a special cake and cappuccino for just R59. EVERY SATURDAYย from 11:00-12:00, enjoyย live musicย performances at this cozy literary hub.
Special October Events:
THURSDAY 2 OCTOBER (14:30-15:30): Meet inspiring authorย Ronellรฉ Fosterย discussing her powerful book “Kanker het my lewe gered” – a testament to hope and survival.
SATURDAY 4 OCTOBERย (13:00-14:00):ย Book launchย with Philip Adewumi, the pictured worship leader and author of “Break That Cycle,” exploring generational patterns and faith-guided healing; Rugby fever hits (at 15:00) as they live streamย the game for all sports fans!
Ongoing October Thursdaysย feature additional author talks including Christopher Tanser’s “Beasts of Old” (9 October), Kelly Joubert’s musical session (23 October), and creative companions Tanya O’Connor & Anita Stander (30 October). All events offerย free entryย with RSVP essential onย 068 385 2563.
SATERDAG 4 OKTOBER
๏ผStrand: Die AUTISM PARENTS’ SUPPORT GROUP bied van 14:00 tot 16:45 ‘n omvattende inligtingsessie oor outisme-ondersteuning en -bewustheid by die Iqra-leersentrum in Hammondstraat aan. Die geleentheid is daarop gemik om deelnemers ‘n grondige oorsig te gee van plaaslike ondersteuningsgroepe, terapiedienste en gemeenskapsprogramme, asook praktiese leiding oor hoe om toegang tot diรฉ hulpbronne te verkry. Tydens die sessie sal Els vir Outisme sleutelonderwerpe soos outismegedrag, outisme in die klaskamer en insluiting behandel, terwyl Outisme Wes-Kaap ‘n volledige oorsig van hul organisasie en dienste sal aanbied. Die byeenkoms skep ‘n ondersteunende platform waar gesinne met familielede wat outisme het hul ervarings kan deel, bevestiging en ondersteuning kan ontvang, en betekenisvolle verbindings kan bou. Alle gesinne, opvoeders en gemeenskapslede is welkom om by hierdie gratis geleentheid aan te sluit.
๏ผMacassar: Die MACASSAR-POLISIE nooi alle belangstellendes uit na ‘n Pink Walk ter bewusmaking van kanker. Die geleentheid wat om 09:00 plaasvind bring die gemeenskap byeen om solidariteit te toon met diegene wat deur kanker geraak is en om bewustheid te verhoog oor die belangrikheid van vroeรซ opsporing en ondersteuning. Deelnemers vergader by die Macassar-biblioteek. Die polisie moedig alle deelnemers aan om pienk aan te trek. Vir meer inligting, kontak sersant Desirรฉ Adendorff by 082 469 0854.
MONDAY 6 TO WEDNESDAY 8 OCTOBER
๏ผSomerset West: THE PLAYHOUSE THEATRE hosts its inaugural One-Act Play Festival from 18:00 daily, with tickets available through Webtickets at R70 per performance. This initiative gives residents a chance to try directing in a supportive environment, featuring a diverse range of short plays. The festival showcases new and experienced talent from the greater Somerset West area, including a debut production from the Heydays group, a monthly theatre workshop for over 65s who explore performance, under the guidance of professional practitioners Margot Wood and Sue Diepeveen. Beyond the festival, the Playhouse continues its inclusive approach to theatre through relaxed performances for family shows and is developing sensory performances for those with profound and multiple learning disabilities and pre-verbal babies. For more details. send an email to [email protected].
DINSDAG 7 OKTOBER
๏ผStrand: Die HELDERBERG SENIORKLUB kom om 09:00 vir tee en verversings en om 09:30 vir samesang en program by die NG kerk Helderberg byeen. Die gasspreker Christie Fourie praat oor hul toer deur Nieu-Seeland. Alle afgetredenes word uitgenooi na die byeenkoms. Die koste beloop R10 vir lede en R20 vir besoekers. Vir navrae, bel Apolonia Maritz by 021 853 7560 of 082 507 7091.
SATURDAY 11 OCTOBER
๏ผSomerset West: The COUNTRY CRAFT MARKET at Southey’s Vines in Main Road, returns to the park-like surrounds from 09:00 to 14:00. The family-friendly market is renowned as the place to buy handcrafts of an exceptional quality. Well-behaved pooches on leashes are welcome and there is plenty of safe parking. For more information, contact Lesley on 083 590 9197 or [email protected].
SATURDAY 25 OCTOBER
๏ผStrand: Purple Rose Collective presents entrepreneurship training programmes at Rusthof Secondary School, offering matriculants hope and practical alternatives when university or college isn’t accessible. To continue this work, the organisation hosts A Night in Song fundraising concert featuring Emo Adams, Don Vino, Mujahid George and a live band at STRAND TOWN HALL at 19:30. Tickets cost R150 and are available through Webtickets and Pick n Pay. The community’s support will directly impact young lives by providing essential entrepreneurship skills for students who need alternatives to traditional education.
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