GENERAL
Oktoberfest: The Oktoberfest will be hosted at African Sky’s Venue, 120 Nassau Street, Theescombe, on October 25. Come and enjoy great food and locally made craft beer. A variety of stallholders will also be available on the day of the event, with live music by Charl Francis. There will be entertainment for the entire family: kids’ rides with our tractor, Tjoek Tjoek the quad bike train, and jumping castles for the kids. Entry is free.
Fun and Dance: The Golden Girls invites you to a night of fun and dance on Friday, October 25 from 19:30 for 20:00 at The North Event Centre in Bloemendal. Music by DJ Ash The Bash. R40 gets you in. Enjoy a free drink on entrance, with good music selections. No under 21s allowed. For oldies bookings at the venue, contact 084 515 1311.
Clothing Sale: Walmer Methodist Church will have their “As Good As New” monthly clothing sale on Friday, October 25 from 11:00 to 14:00 at their premises at 83 Main oad, Walmer. R1-R500 – 30% discount; R501-R1 000 – 40% discount; R1 001 and more – R50% discount. Men’s, ladies’ and children’s brand name clothing and shoes are available.
Koffiekuier met Johan Smith: Die Laerskool Newtonpark bied aan Koffiekuier met Dr. Johan Smith op 26 Oktober om 09:30. Johan werk al meer as 30 jaar met jongmense, onderwysers ouers en gesinne. Van sy meer as 30 boeke as outeur of mede-outeur fokus veral op dié groepe. Sy boodskappe, praatjies en reekse fokus op ouerskap/gesin, dissipelskap, depressie, uitbranding en geestelike groei. Hy is iemand wat graag motiverings-, inspirasie- en bemagtigingspraatjies doen vir onderwysers by skole asook geestelike leiers. Kaartjies is R130 per persoon, beskikbaar aanlyn by www.quicket.co.za. Koffie en versnapperings is ingesluit.
Open Day: Clarries Tennis Club will have a social tennis open day at the Clarendon Park School tennis courts on Saturday, October 26 from 14:00 to 16:30. All adults are welcome, no matter how rusty you are. Bring your racquet; balls will be supplied. There is no cost. For more info contact Gavin at 083 378 8294.
Market/Fête: Westering Methodist Church will have a market/fete on Saturday, October 26 from 08:00 on the corner of Papenkuils and Clarence Street, Westering. There will be breakfast, a tea room, lunch, craft stalls, white elephant and more.
Market Day/Boot Sale: St Peter’s Congregational Church, Walter Road, Charlo, invites you to a monthly event on Saturday, October 26 from 09:00 to 13:00. Free entry to the public. Stall vendors set up from 08:00. Stall rental is R50. Eats, refreshments, clothes, bric-a-brac and toys will be sold. Come sell your unwanted items. Entertainment by Flippie Kapp. Contact Deirdre at 076 067 8019 to reserve space.
Auction Charity: The Sunday School at St Peter’s Congregational Church, Walter Road, Charlo, invites sellers and buyers to a movable goods auction on Saturday, October 26 at 10:00. Come and sell your unwanted goods on the day. Movable goods are accepted from 08:00. An auctioneer’s fee of 20% is applicable to sellers. Contact Miekie at 065 250 9197.
Boot Sale: The Knights of Da Gama are holding their monthly boot sale on Saturday morning, October 26 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Grounds in Cape Road, Kabega Park. Site cost is R60. Stall holders can enter from 06:00. Gates open to the public at 07:00. Contact Br Duncan at 083 357 2238 for more info.
The Original Christmas Shop: The shop has a new home for 2024. Celebrating Walker Drive Shopping Centre on their 20th anniversary, the shop will be hosting Santa in Store on Saturday, October 26 from 10:00 to 14:00 and Sunday, October 27 from 10:00 to 13:00. Take your own photos and give a donation toward Hospice, our charity of choice. The Original Christmas Shop is at Walker Drive Shopping Centre, next to Pick n Pay clothing, on the corner of Kabega Road and Walker Drive, Sherwood. For any enquiries contact Pauline on 082 443 0389 or [email protected].
Re-Seconds Market: The market will take place on Sunday, October 27 at the Walmer Town Hall. There will be clothing, food stalls, home decor, antique collectables and jewellery, as well as a jumping castle and live music. Come and view the new kiddies section with arts, crafts and activities on stage inside the hall. There will be a new theme every month for the kids. Public entry is free. Contact 083 588 5823 or [email protected] for more information.
Communion Service: St Peter’s Congregational Church, Walter Road, Charlo, will have a Sunday Communion Service on Sunday, October 27, at 09:00. All are welcome at this church service where we remember the sacrifice of Jesus.
Clothing and ‘Odds & Ends’ Sale: The Rotary Club of Port Elizabeth will have a clothing and ‘odds & ends’ sale at the Walmer Town Hall Re-Seconds Market on Sunday, October 27 between 09:00 and 13:00. There is a large choice of pre-loved goods and clothes. All proceeds go towards charity projects.
U3A PE: This month’s meeting is on Tuesday, October 29 at the Newton Park Library Auditorium at 09:45 for 10:00. The speaker is Mike Burton on ‘Treading a Delicate Tightrope’, a principal balancing between education and political change during turbulent times. Meetings are designed to be interesting and stimulating to pique the interest of retired folks and those who are at home during the day. Contact Lynda at 041 364 3038 or 082 421 3967 or visit www.u3ape.co.za.
Health Wellness Day: Hope For Bloemendal Foundation is hosting a Health Wellness Day on October 29 at 15 Burke Street,Bloemendal.
Free Services to the community as well as a sister on duty for health queries. For more info contact Ebrihim on 072 170 2745.
Bazaar/Fête: Sunridgecare will have a bazaar/fete on November 2 from 09:00 to 12:00 at 25 Lily Avenue, Sunridge Park. Contact Corisa Kleyn at 083 470 6834 to book a table (outdoors) at R200.
STAPE: The Sectional Title Association of PE will have their annual general meeting at the PE Bowling Club, St George’s Park on Saturday, November 2, at 09:30 for 10:00. The speaker will be Demetrios Argyrakis. The topics will be Air B&B, insurance claims, water tariffs, fiduciary duties of trustees and duties of managing agents. Refreshments are served from 09:30. Entry is free for members and portfolio managers and R20 per non-member.
Healing, Deliverance & Restoration Meeting: The meeting will take place on Saturday, November 2, from 10:00 at the Word of Faith Christian Centre on the corner of William Moffet Expressway and Lilly Street, Mangold Park, in the small chapel.
The HalaalSoukPE: The indoor market will take place at the Malabar Community Centre on Sunday, November 3 and Sunday, December 1 and run from 10:00 to 17:00. There will be clothing plants, food stalls, home décor, collectables, Islamic clothing, art and jewellery and authentic and traditional eats and treats. Stall bookings are open at a nominal fee. Entry for patrons to the event is free. Contact Ghairoe at 081 328 9953 or [email protected].
Candlelighting: The Compassionate Friends – Child Loss Support Group will be having their yearly candlelighting on December 6 in memory of their babies/children who have passed. The event will take place at the Lorraine Full Gospel Church on the corner of Luneville and Van Eck Street, Lorraine. A light snack, beverage, a candle and a programme for the evening will be provided. There will be a special guest speaker. Entry is free for members. Non-members will be asked for a donation of R50 for this special occasion. For more info contact Reneé (Chapter Leader) at 084 500 0291.
Gqeberha Central Men’s Shed: They meet every Wednesday from 10:00 to 12:00 at The Athenaeum, Athol Fugard Terrace (Belmont Terrace), between Castle Hill and Military Road, opposite the Supreme Court. A men’s shed is a space where men can relax, get together to talk, work together, have a cup of coffee, and make friends. All ages are welcome. For info WhatsApp Willie at 061 455 6464 or Robert at 083 697 1800.
RELIGIOUS
Hi’s Place Developing Centre: They have a church service every Sunday morning at 09:00 and a healing service every first Saturday night of the month at 17:00. Everyone is welcome. It’s an open meeting for all sick people and those with problems who need prayer. For more info call, SMS, or WhatsApp Pastor Christo Campher at 082 515 2294 or email [email protected].
City Lights Church: We’re a family-style, Bible-based church, affiliated with the Advance group of churches. We meet every Sunday at 09:30 at The EP Badminton Hall, at the end of Alan Drive in Walmer Downs. Whats-App Dave at 084 999 9197 for more info.
