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    What’s On – 13- 20 July

    Grocott's MailBy Grocott's MailJuly 13, 2023Updated:July 13, 2023No Comments7 Mins Read
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    POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS

    Sunday, 16 July – Tuesday, 18 July

    SPCA Madiba 67 min celebrations
    Open Day & Visit SPCA
    Bring the family, friends, and school groups to visit, walk, and play with our animals. Join us for cake/muffins/scones & coffee/tea. But most importantly, our animals so much will enjoy the cuddles.
    @ SPCA Industrial area
    Sunday 10:30 – 12:30
    Monday & Tuesday 09:00 – 16:00
    For enquiries contact Benita 076 878 0137
    Free Entry

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    THIS WEEK

    THURSDAY 13 JULY

    U3A
    (There is no meeting today, so you are free to hear the Minister of Justice, Ronald Lamola, at 10:00 at City Hall)

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

    Thursday Pool Competition
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    18:30 – 19:00
    Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689

    Minister of Justice Visit
    Mayor Yandiswa Vara invites all citizens to a meeting with Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola regarding the High Court move to Bisho.
    @ City Hall, Makhanda
    10:00

    Everybody is a Bridge
    Piano & Poems by Hanmer and Krueger
    Anton Krueger will be reading from his forthcoming collection of poems; Everybody is a Bridge, to the accompaniment of improvisations by pianist and composer Paul Hanmer. 
    @ Rhodes Music Department Beethoven Room
    19:00
    For bookings contact: 046 603 8489
    R60 (R40 concession)| Free entry for Drama students and Music students.

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    FRIDAY 14 JULY

    Live Music at The Pothole and Donkey
    A night of jazz mixed with R&B, with Lloyd and Leroy.
    @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street
    19:00 -21:00
    Contact: 046 622 2324
    Free Entry

    Live Music at SSS
    Blom’s Entertainment brings you DJ Double D and Mr Doo.
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    22:00 – 01:30
    Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
    Free Entry

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    SATURDAY 15 JULY

    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

    Makhanda Wild Hikers Crew
    5km – 7km hike or walk to the Pride Rock
    @ Drosdty Arch, Somerset Street (meeting point)
    08:00
    Contact Malwande on 074 733 7712
    Free Entry

    90’s Karaoke
    Sing your heart out
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    21:00
    Free Entry

    Line Dancing
    Frankie from Dance With will host an hour of fun line dancing followed by gourmet chorizo hotdogs for lunch—a prize for the best-dressed line dancer.
    @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street.
    12:00
    Contact: 082 801 2385 or 046 622 3112
    R130 per person. Booking is essential due to the limited tickets.

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    SUNDAY 16 JULY

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

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    TUESDAY 18 JULY

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

    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)

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    MANDELA DAY/MONTH EVENTS
    Eluxolweni Child and Youth Care Centre (CYCC) Tekkie/Soccer Boots Drive for Mandela Day
    Kindly donate your unwanted tekkies/soccer boots to a child in need. Shoe size from 8 junior – 10 adults.
    @ off Anderson Road
    10:00 till 13:00
    Enquiries to Zintle Xanise on 046 622 2537 or 078 237 7312
    email: zintle.xanise@imaginet.co.za or eluxolweni@imaginet.co.za.

    Food4Futures Clothing Drive – 67 Blankets and shoes for Mandela Day
    The drive will run until 18 July.
    For blanket donations: please bring your blankets, old or new, to donate at Food 4 Futures premises @ 2 Dundas Street or for R100. You can sponsor a blanket for someone in need this winter.

    For shoe Donations, please donate warm, practical “walking shoes” and boots for the men and women in our community who rely on walking, no matter the weather. Or, for R200, you can sponsor a pair of shoes for someone in need this winter.

    Donations via EFT can be made to: First National Bank Grahamstown.
    Branch Code: 210717
    Account Name: Food4Futures
    Account Number: 62901533316
    With the reference: “Your Name+ Blanket.” or “Your Name+ Shoes.”

    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.

    Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic – R67 for Mandela Day
    – Grahamstown Dog Fund – Turn Mandela Day into Mandela Month! Please Support us this Mandela Day/Month by contributing a much-needed R67 to our Grahamstown Dog Fund to help us continue our welfare work. We aim to sterilize as many dogs as possible within our community to help with population control.
    Please get in touch with Marius Crouse of Mr Dog on 083 409 5566 if you want to assist with a food bag. He has 1kg zip lock bags at R15 each.
    Mr. Dog food prices: 10kg – R150 | 20kg – R290 | 25kg – R360

    – Grahamstown Feral Cat Project – R67 for Mandela Day
    OR purchase and drop off kitten food and kitty litter:@ 18 Park Road, Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic; @ Hoof and Hound – Peppergrove Mall; @ 31 High Street, Suzi-Q

    -Grahamstown Donkey Medical Fund – R67 for Mandela
    Support the Grahamstown Donkey Medical Fund but donating R67

    –Grahamstown WildLife Fund – R67 for Mandela Day
    Support the Grahamstown WildLife Medical Fund but donating R67

    Our banking details for R67 donations:
    Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic
    Standard Bank
    Account Number: 282625054
    Account Type: Cheque Account
    Branch Code: 050917
    Reference: Dog Fund + Your Surname OR W/CAT + Surname OR GDMF + Surname OR WILDLIFE FUND + Surname (Use the contact for the project you wish to support)
    Proof of payment to: Rochelle Fourie Makhandasbutterflyeffect@gmail.com

    SPCA Madiba 67 min celebrations
    Visit SPCA
    Bring the family, friends, and school groups to visit, walk, and play with our animals. Join us for cake/muffins/scones & coffee/tea. 
    @ SPCA Industrial area
    09:00 – 16:00
    For enquiries contact Benita 076 878 0137
    Free Entry
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    WEDNESDAY 19 JULY

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

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    THURSDAY 20 JULY

    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: 0834423322
    R15 non-members/ R10 members

    Thursday Pool Competition
    @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
    18:30 – 19:00
    Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
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    COMING SOON

    Friday, 21 July –  Golf Day SPCA bakkie fundraiser. Sean Mccallum from life investment is the main sponsor, and the SPCA Grahamstown invite businesses and non-golfers to support the SPCA Golf Day and Auction. @ Belmont Valley Golf Club. 11:30 Shotgun starts and 17:30 Auction. Enquiries – Benita 076 878 0137 or Warren Henry. Price: Four balls R2000. Auction entry free.

    Friday, 21 July –  Live Music at The Pothole and Donkey. Contemporary songs with a mix of African jazz and folk, with Hennie and Kath. @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street @ 19:00 – 21:00. Contact: 046 622 2324. Free Entry.

    Tuesday, 08 August – Couples Tango & Salsa. Frankie from Dance With is giving couples a tango and salsa dance lesson @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street. The dance lesson starts @ 18:00, followed by social and tapas @ 19:15. Contact: 082 801 2385 or 046 622 3112. Booking essential. R300.00 per couple (includes Dance Lesson & Tapas) | R110.00 per person (tapas only and social dance)

    Wednesday, 09 August – Diski Queens 7s. Women’s football as part of the national Women’s Day celebrations. @ Mickey Yili Stadium in Joza @10:00. Free entry.

    Saturday, 26 August – Albany Sports Club Market. Stalls from food and crafts. Bric-a-Brac. Jumping castles, vintage cars, animals & much more. @ Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street, Grahamstown @ 09:00 – 15:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Julie van Staden 083 644 8091. R100 per stall, R50 for a PowerPoint, contact Julie for other requirements (chairs & tables).

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    BEHIND-THE-SCENES

    Prestige School of Dance mid-year Enrollment
    Prestige School of Dance is taking new enrolments for Terms 3 & 4—Ballet, Tap, Hip-Hop, and Contemporary dance training for all experience levels.
    @ Princess Alice Hall.
    Contact Nicole on 082 365 5526 or prestigedance.sa@gmail.com.

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    For Poster designing services, contact Aphiwe on 067 388 9951.

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