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    What’s On – 8 – 15 June

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailJune 8, 2023Updated:June 8, 2023No Comments4 Mins Read
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    POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/ REPEAT EVENTS

    Friday, 9 June – Saturday, 10 June

     WESSA 1st Pass Excursion: Zuurberg Pass
    Join WESSA on sightseeing the “forgotten” long and sometimes extreme gravel pass approximately 27,5 km long, Zuurberg Pass. It is one of the longer passes in South Africa and traverses all four tiers of the dominant Zuurberg Mountain range.
    Vehicles will leave at 14:00 from Eden Grove, 09 June, to overnight at the Zuurberg Inn villages and complete the pass the next day.
    Contact details: Leo Goosen 082 460 5980 / leogoosen@gmail.com  to arrange accommodation at the Zuurberg Inn (2 persons per unit).
    Price: Bed & Breakfast R 1250 per person (R200 discount for pensioners). Transport/ Passenger R392.

    International Gin Day
    Friday is Gin and Games evening
    Base pasta with a gin cocktail for only R100. After that 10% discount off all gins for two days
    @ the Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street
    12:00 – 21:00
    Contact: 046 622 3112
    Free entry

    THIS WEEK

    THURSDAY 08 JUNE

    U3A
    Our speaker will be Lieva Starker, a professional violinist who conducts Music Therapy Sessions that she will share with the group. Please do come to hear and see her in action.
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5 entry

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    Contact Sheila Hicks: 083 442 3322
    R15 non-members |R10 members

    FRIDAY 09 JUNE

    Live Music with Leroy
    Half-price on selected cocktails
    @ The Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 – 21:00
    Free Entry

    SATURDAY 10 JUNE

    Parkrun
    5km run or walk
    Family-friendly
    Dogs on leads are welcome
    @The Bot Gardens, Lucas Avenue
    Register online:
    https://www.parkrun.co.za/register/
    07:45 for 08:00
    Free Entry

    SUNDAY 11 JUNE

    Farmers Market
    This weekly market will sell organic (aquaponic & soil grown) vegetables and other artisanal and sustainable goods.
    Weather permitting
    @ LA Café (Old Provost Building), Lucas Avenue
    09:00 – 14:00 (may be earlier depending on turnout)
    Free entry

    TUESDAY 13 JUNE

    Texas Holdem Poker
    The only legal game in town
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    17:30 for 18:00
    R50 buy-in | 1 x R50 top-up allowed

    Tuesday Pool Competition notice
    There will be no Pool Competitions till after the end of the National Arts Festival

    Pub Quiz
    Join us for a fun evening of trivia.
    @The Rat & Parrot, 59 New Street
    19:00
    Table bookings 046 622 5002
    R40/per person (Cash only)

    WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE

    Karaoke
    Sing your heart out
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    20:30 for 21:00
    Free entry

    THURSDAY 15 JUNE

    U3A
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    10:00 – 11:00
    R5 entry

    Grahamstown Bridge Club
    @ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
    13:15 for 13:30
    Contact Sheila Hicks: 083 442 3322
    R15 non-members | R10 members

    COMING SOON

    Saturday, 17 June  – Youth Day Chess Tournament – Khutliso Daniels SEC, in collaboration with SEMCCYA, presents: Youth Day Chess Tournament to celebrate the annual Youth Day. Local primary and secondary schools are invited to participate. Rhodes University Chess team will also be part of this event. @ Khutliso Daniels Secondary School, 10:00. Booking /Contact Details: Coach Jerry: 063 889 5990. Free entry.

    Saturday, 17 June – The Black Power Station, in collaboration with Professor Siphokazi Magadla, invites you to her book launch titled “Guerillas and Combative Mothers”. Enjoy celebrating this moment with her as she discusses with Ms Zikho Dana her journey in writing this book. Live Performance by Zimsto eRooofini and Zamani n’ Abanengoma. @ The Black Power Station, 17:00 till late. R50 entry free.

    Wednesday, 21 June – Polar Plunge – presented by the Grahamstown Sunset Rotary Club. Come along to celebrate the Winter Solstice with us. If you plunge into the icy water and bring a donation of a blanket or warm clothing, we’ll warm your heart with hot chocolate. Swim at your own risk. Medical services will be available. @ the Grey Dam, 07:00. Booking / Contact Details: Robyn 071 864 5524. Price: Donations of blankets and warm winter wear.

    BEHIND-THE-SCENES

    Food for Futures Clothing Drive. As winter approaches and the cold encroaches, there are those in dire need of clothing, shoes and bedding. Drop off at 2 Dundas Street, 09:00 – 12:00 on weekdays or contact us at 083 651 0067 to make a plan to collect.
    If you would like to donate R100 towards a blanket, please EFT your donation to:
    First National Bank Grahamstown
    Branch Code: 210717
    Account Name: Food4Futures
    Account Number: 62901533316
    With the reference: “Your name/Anon + Blanket.”
    Every flicker of warmth makes a world of difference.

    Anyone needing a poster made can contact SIZO MEDIA (Sipho) at 078 733 7203. They will be able to design one for you. The turnaround time is 48 hours.

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