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POP-UPS/ FESTIVALS/ EXHIBITIONS/REPEAT EVENTS
Wednesday, 20 – Thursday, 28 September
Annual Prize-giving Art Exhibition.
View the best artwork produced by our Gr 4 – 12 learners from Victoria Girls’ High, Graeme College, PJ Olivier, Victoria Primary, Fikizolo Primary, Ntsika Secondary, and Nombulelo High.
@Carinus Art Centre 84 Beaufort Street
View weekdays: 8:00 – 15:00
Enquiries: 046 6224543
Friday, 22 – Saturday, 24 September
Second Annual Heritage Weekend Camp
With Makana Tourism, Organisers Malwande Bebeza and Akhona “Bhodlingqaka” Mafani present an unforgettable cultural experience. Enjoy celebrating heritage and tradition, dancing, mouthwatering cuisine, and discussions. Prepare for an event that inspires and enlightens you about our culture.
@ Makana Resort.
Friday check-in time is 15:00.
Bookings/Contact 0630261173 or 0747337712.
Price: R450 for the whole weekend |R150 for a one-day pass
Friday, 22 & Wednesday, 27 September
Digital Storytelling Exhibition
Join us for an evening of storytelling as we share digital stories made by past participants of our workshops. Beginners create these stories and showcase the diverse experiences and cultures of those who pass through our town.
@ Rhodes University Social Innovation Hub, 5 Prince Alfred Street on Friday, 22 September
@ The Black Power Station on 27 September,
18:00 till 20:00.
Contact/RSVP: Thandiwe: t.matyobeni@ru.ac.za or 046 603 7227
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THIS WEEK
THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
U3A
Dr. Claire Cordell will be our speaker on Thursday. Her topic is “Retrieving the Past: Modiano’s Mission Impossible”. Patrick Modiano is a French writer of Jewish extraction who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2014. As Claire’s title suggests, memory and memories and historical research play an important part in his writing. He was born in 1945 but writes largely about the experience of Paris during the German occupation in World War II.
@Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00 – 11:00
R5
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
Free entry
WESSA
Join WESSA to listen to Lynette Rudman present a talk on birds found in the Makhanda area. Lynette Rudman is passionate about education and teaching novice birders interesting facts about birds, bird behaviour, and bird vocalizations. In 2018, she received a merit award from the Makhanda Rotary Club for her contribution to advancing birding in the Makhanda area as well as the Eastern Cape Province. She currently writes, designs and creates fabric tactile books for blind preschool readers. Her book, Spider’s Web, won an international tactile book competition in 2009. Wine is R15.00 per glass.
@ Hill Street Manor, Hill Street (across from the Drill Hall).
19:30
R10 for adults |R5 for students | Free for school learners
Gender-in/g her exhibition opening and relaunch of GENACT (Gender Action Forum)
join the Office for Equity and Institutional Culture and Department of Fine Art at the Fine Arts Building (in Somerset Road) for the opening of ‘Gender-in/g her’. This also marks the relaunch of GenAct. The exhibition is the culmination of a weekend-long workshop where non-artistically-trained woman-identifying students were given the opportunity to visually express their experience of gender under the guidance of trained artists. The exhibition will show their work alongside that of Fine Art students, who also work with gender in their art.
@Rhodes University Main Art School Gallery, Somerset Street.
18:00
Contact: claire.kelly@ru.ac.za
Free entry
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FRIDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Live Music with Sivu
Vocals of different genres and eras, music everyone can enjoy.
@ Pothole & Donkey, 123 High Street
19:00 – 21:00
Contact: 0466222324
Free entry
Integrated VEP and Family Forum Meeting.
You are all invited to an Integrated VEP & Family Forum meeting as we discuss issues of gender-based violence and violence in Makhanda and come up with intervention strategies for condemning these vigorous incidents.
@Makana Local Service Office/DSD, Joza.
10:00
Contact: Mr Lipile 0848363705
Free entry
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SATURDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
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
90’s Karaoke
Sing your heart out
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street.
21:00
Contact Mike Theron: 082 477 3689
Free entry
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SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
Heritage Day Celebrations
Treat your tastebuds to our local is lekker specials
@Nic’s Nest, 65 African Street
Open until 15:00
Booking/ Contact Details: 041 010 0435
or email admin@nicsnest.co.za
Makhanda Fun Run.
Family Day fundraising event. Food stalls, jumping castles, and 5km
@ Rhodes University Great Field.
08:00
Booking/contact details: Tickets available at Pick n Pay/webtickets: https://bit.ly/Makhandafunrun.
R50 per ticket | free for kids
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MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
Isintu and Vintage
Eluxolweni will be celebrating Heritage Day at the Center, showcasing the talents of our boys and stakeholders whom we work with.
@Eluxolweni CYCC
10:00 – 13:00
Booking: eluxolweni@imaginet.co.za / 0466222537
Free entry
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TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
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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WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
Karaoke Night
Sing your heart out
@ SSS, 19b New Street
20:30 for 21:00
Free Entry
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THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
U3A
@Grahamstown Bowling Club
10:00 – 11:00
R5
Grahamstown Bridge Club
@ Grahamstown Bowling Club, African Street
13:15 for 13:30
Contact: Sheila Hicks on 083 442 3322
R15 non-members | R10 members
Thursday Pool Competition
@ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street
18:30 – 19:00
Contact: Mike Theron on 082 477 3689
Free Entry
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COMING SOON
Friday, 29 September – Mexican Inspired Evening. We’re going off menu to bring you a Mexican-inspired evening. @Nic’s Nest, 65 African Street. 18:30 until 21:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Bookings essential, call 041 010 0435 or email admin@nicsnest.co.za.
Friday, 29 September – Live Music with Gary Ford. Powerful vocals and acoustic guitar performing 60’s music with the likes of Beach Boys, Beatles, Creedence Clearwater Revival, and some later artists. @Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street. 18:30 to 21:30. Free entry.
Saturday, 30 September – Albany Sports Club Steaks Evening. Steak Evening. @ Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street, Grahamstown. Time: 16:00. Enquiries to Yolande 083 383 2506. Price: R100.
Saturday, 30 September – Albany Sports Club Market. Please come and support our stall. You are also welcome to drop off donations at the stall should you wish to donate toward the Child Welfare Charity Shop. We will be having a competition running at the stall for anyone wanting to take part. We trying to raise funds to take our Safe House children to the beach for Christmas, so please bring lots of R5 coins and enter as many times as you want. Look forward to seeing you and your support. @Albany Sports Club, 18 Florence Street. From 10:00 to 15:00.
Saturday, 30 September – Makhanda Schools Chess Championship. Sewelo Chess Academy in collaboration with Kingswood College will host the ultimate Makhanda Schools Chess Championships. All Chess playing schools in Makhanda are invited to participate. @Kingswood College. 09:00. Booking/ Contact Details: 0638895990. Free entry.
Saturday, 30 September – Reggae Dancehall Meets Agro Soul. We are raising funds to pay off a student’s debt. @ SSS Top Bar, 19b New Street, 20:00 till late. Contact: Mike Theron on 082 477 3689. Entry Fee: R50
Saturday 30 September – Organ Recital: Justin Stone. An organ recital celebrating the English organ tradition. Presented by Justin Stone, organist of the Cathedral of St Mary the Virgin, Gqeberha. @The Cathedral. 14:00. Contact Jon Hughes at 0768134689 for any further details. Tickets: full – R50, concessions R20.
Friday, 6 October – Bingo Night. Historic St Patrick’s Church maintenance fundraiser for fun with family and friends including prizes. @St Patricks Church Hall Hill Street next to Library. 18:00. Contact Yvain cell 079 497 3146 for Tickets. Only 100 available. Book early. Price: R50 gets you 5 cards to play.
Saturday, 7 October – High Tea. Fundraiser for Meal After School. @Graemian Center at Graeme College. 14:00. Contact Limise: 073 242 3310. R180.00 all tickets.
Saturday, 7 October / Saturday, 14 October – Open Gardens. Brought to you by GADWMA & GBS Mutual Bank, (weather permitting). @ Settlers Close & Oakhaven Cottages. Entrance by donation.
Saturday, 14 October – Symphony Spectacular. The Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology, joined by the Makana Community Orchestra and the Mandela University Orchestra, presents the Symphony Spectacular concert featuring the Rhodes University Concert Choir and soloists. Join us for an evening of musical celebration featuring Garreth Robertson playing Emil Hartmann’s Piano Concerto, Christopher Tin’s Waloyo Yamoni featuring Tshegofatso Makube and Sibu Mkhize as soloists, as well as light orchestral music presented by the Makana Community Orchestra. @ Guy Butler Theatre, Settlers Monument at 18:00. Booking/ Contact Details: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/233401-symphony-spectacular/. Price: R100 or R60 concessions.
Saturday 14 October – Organ Recital: Erik Dippenaar. A traveling organ recital driving into the organ heritage of Makhanda. Presented by an expert on historically informed performance on two of the oldest organs in Makhanda. @Wesley Methodist (corner of York and Market streets) and moving up Market Street to St Bartholomew’s. 14:00. Contact Jon Hughes at 0768134689 for further details. Tickets: full – R50, concessions – R20.
Thursday, 19 October – Beat The Loadshedding Blues_ A Food4Futures Musical Evening. Featuring: Genesis – With the sounds of the 60’s, 70’s & 80’s, Jazz, Soul and R&B – Led by Majestic Pro (Chris), Makhanda Kwantu Choir – With the Rhythm of African Music – Conducted by Kepa. Relax and be entertained while enjoying a delicious cocktail hour picnic and a complimentary glass of wine. @ 1820 Settlers Monument, Fountain Foyer at 18:00 – 20:30. Food4Futures | Red Café | Grahamstown Properties | Jacques Artisan Bread | Fusion | Rhodes Theatre Café or online @ www.food4futures.co.za. FOR THE SHOW: Ticket price R160 each and | PICNIC & THE SHOW: Ticket price R240 each Including Picnic Box (Vegetarian option available), & complimentary drink.
Tuesday, 31 October – Zombie Walk/Fun Run
Bring the whole family (dogs on leads are welcome) and join the Zombie Walk/Fun Run in aid of SPCA Grahamstown. Either 1.5 km or 5 km distances to suit all fitness levels PLUS a fun Zombie Treasure Hunt on route for kiddies under 12, prizes when you return the disc! Spot prizes for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place runners, Best Dressed Family & Best Dressed Individual. @ Grahamstown Bowling Club African Street. Time: 17:30. Booking/ Contact Details: Hoof & Hound, SPCA Charity shop, From 15 October. Or at the event from 16:30. Enquiries. Benita 076 878 0137. Price: Family R35 | Individuals R25 |Food, drinks & refreshments will be sold at the event: Cooldrinks/Water/Bar Available (cash/card).
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Friday, 1 September – Thursday, 5 October
Sanitary drive donation for farm schools of Makana Municipality – Men Empowerment Spaces is having a drive for Sanitary towels for farm schools of Makana. Young girls do not go to school during their period because they do not have sanitary pads, so they miss their studies and drop out. Drop off pads at the following schools: Geelhoutboom Primary School, Carliesbridge Primary School, Fort Brown Primary School & Masakhe Primary School. From 10:00. Contact: Simo Mawawa Ndyoko 069 548 9316/singamadoda@gmail.com.
RUGBY WORLD CUP
Friday, 8 September – Saturday, 28 October
Match Days – Watch the Rugby World Cup from the pool stages to the quarters, semis, and finals. All games will be streamed without disturbance from the load-shedding, projected on the big screen with great food and drink specials, @ Fork & Dagger, 49 African Street. Call or book your table or couch on 0466223112/0828012385.
Friday, 8 September – Saturday, 28 October
My World Cup Predictor League – The rugby world cup is upon us. Sss is spicing things up with a competition. We will give the winners who predict the scores a R200 Bar tab! The final winner will win a liquor hamper. Join us by following the link below to the Superbru app. Carefully read how it works and when prizes are awarded. You must be in the bar to win the bar tabs. You can find my pool here: @Superbru! https://bitly.ws/TZPY or download the Superbru app and search for the pool with code: innsdose.
Friday, 8 September – Saturday, 28 October
Rugby World Cup Live @ Champs Action Bar. Castle Lager Bucket Deal available.
Friday, 8 September – Saturday, 28 October
Rugby World Cup Live @ Pothole and Donkey, 123 High Street. Enjoy the World Cup Daily Specials. Spicy bean soup; Beef lasagna Steak, Eggs, and Chips; Chicken and Prawn Curry. Contact: 046 622 2324
Sunday, 8 October
Cycling for a Cause – On 8 October, Dr Nicola Clayton, together with Todd Simon, Marlin Thomas, and Dylan Haarhoff, will be participating in the G2C (Grahamstown 2 Sea) Mountain bike race. We have decided to make this race a meaningful race for Dr Nicola.
The sponsored race is to collect money for a good cause. The race is 58km and 72km, and all funds sponsored towards our cyclists will go towards their chosen fund that they are cycling for. We are looking for sponsorships to support our cyclists per kilometer cycled (e.g. R1 per km or any amount you choose). You can specify a minimum or max. The amount you can donate instead of donating per km. Donations can be sent to Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic’s account:
Grahamstown Veterinary Clinic
Standard Bank
Acc num: 282625054
Cheque Account
Branch: 050917
Ref: The charity reference you are supporting and your surname. Please email proof of payment to makhandasbutterflyeffect@gmail.com. If you would like to support our cyclists, please email or WhatsApp Rochelle your message for them with the donation amount per km or set amount, and I will add you to our sponsorship forms. Email: Rochelle Fourie Makhandasbutterflyeffect@gmail.com/Whatsapp: 064 620 0831
Cycling for a Cause – Dog Fund.
Dr Nicola Clayton is cycling for our Grahamstown Dog Fund Sterilisation Campaign, which will be taking place in Tantyi Location, very close to Dr Nicola’s heart.
Dr Nicola Clayton – Dog Fund
Ref: DOG FUND G2C – YOUR SURNAME
Cycling for a Cause – Wildlife Fund.
The Grahamstown Wildlife Fund is very close to Dr Annie’s heart, and we are so grateful to her special person, Todd, who is cycling this race on Dr Annie’s behalf (Dr. Annie only rides horses, so Todd has to do all the hard work).
Todd Simon – Wildlife Fund
Ref: WILDLIFE FUND G2C – YOUR SURNAME
Cycling for a Cause – Feral Cat Project.
Marlin Thomas is cycling for our Grahamstown Feral Cat Project Sterilisation Campaign, which will also be taking place in the Tantyi location at the same time as the dog sterilisations.
Marlin Thomas – Grahamstown Feral Cat Project
Ref: W/CAT G2C – YOUR SURNAME
Cycling for a Cause – Donkey Medical Fund
Dylan Haarhoff is cycling for our Grahamstown Donkey Medical Fund. With funds raised, we will treat sick and injured community donkeys and gelding donkeys with the owner’s consent.
Dylan Haarhoff – Grahamstown Donkey Medical Fund
Ref: GDMF G2C – YOUR SURNAME
Tuesday, 31 October
“Making a difference together” – Rhodes University Accounting Students reaches out to Grahamstown SPCA. RUPals was established by a group of Rhodes University Postgraduate CTA students to raise funds for organisations. @ Rhodes University campus; The Day Kaif, Rhodes Theatre, Steve Biko Union Building, Hoof and Hound, SPCA Charity shop. Monday to Friday. Time: 9:00 to 16:00. Booking/ Contact Details: Eileen or Benita Enquiries on 076 878 0137. Price: R50
Tuesday, 17 November
Guess How Many Sweets are in the Jar
To the residents of Grahamstown and all businesses, please help us by taking a ticket in our “GUESS HOW MANY SWEETS ARE IN THE BOTTLE” raffle. The ticket is R5 and ends on 17 November. We are trying to raise funds to hire transport and cover fuel costs etc. to take our safe house children to the Port Alfred for their Christmas Party. They deserve it. If we don’t get to you and you want to donate towards our raffle you welcome to do an eft into our account :
FNB Child Welfare SA Grahamstown
Branch Code: 210717
Acc. No. 52322008551
Ref: Raffle and Name
Monday – Friday
Charity Shop. Please help us to help our children to have a life that they deserve. Donate any toys, clothing, linen, kitchenware, household items, bits and bobs. Your generosity makes our work possible. @1 Coles Lane, Makhanda. 9:00 till 12:00.
Childwealth Care Box
This special care box can be filled with anything you no longer need; clothes, food, books, or household items. @ 1 Coles Lane, Makhanda. Contact: 0466361355.
For Poster designing services, contact Aphiwe on 067 388 9951
