THE launch of the book by Durban author Nirvashnee Naidu, Footprints on the Moon, a tale of domestic abuse, is at 6pm on 22 October at Ike’s Books 48A Florida Road. RSVP to Cedric on 082 873 2702.
CHILD Welfare Durban and District, Donation Station Charity Shop is open Monday to Thursday from 8am to 3pm and hosts a monthly jumble sale.
The next sale is on 22 October from 9am to 1pm. All funds raised are used for the child protection services provided to the orphans and vulnerable children of Durban.
Contact Glenda or Siphiwe on 031 312 9313.
IF you're nervous of speaking to people you don't know, or you get stage fright when you're asked to do a presentation at work, then joining Toastmasters can truly help you.
Visit the Speakeasy Toastmasters Club on the third Tuesday evening of the month, at 5.30pm for 6pm at the Glenwood Boys' High School.
A fee of R80 includes a meal. RSVP to speakeasyglenwood@gmail.com timeously for catering purposes.
MEDICALERT will hold a wellness day, and family fun day on 24 October from 10am to 2pm at Westville Methodist Church, 38 Jan Hofmeyr Road.
Free entry. Contact Ruth Goble on ruth@medicalert.co.za or 021 425 7328, extension 202, or 021 782 8816.
TAFTA will host a Stroke Awareness Walk on 28 October at 9.30am on the Durban Beachfront Amphitheatre.
For more information contact 031 332 3721.
ENJOY Halloween on the Mystery Ghost Bus on 29 October in Durban from 7am to midnight.
There will be ‘Pub & Grub’ stops, poltergeists, EVP recordings, dowsing rods, castles, a dark haunted room, graveyards and much more.
Cost is R349. Get your costumes ready, visit the website www.mysteryghostbus.co.za and book at www.QUICKET.co.za
HIRSCH’S Springfield’s Business Women’s Networking functions next meeting is on 30 October at Hirsch's Springfield Park, at 10am.
Every month, a businesswoman in the community is acknowledged by Hirsch’s with the Margaret Hirsch Woman in Business Achiever of the Month award, and goes through to the finals, which will be held in February 2016.
All local business women who are interested, should contact Bianca Hauser on 031 242 2600 or bianca@hirschs.co.za
KZN Quilters Guild will host a quilt show and open day on Saturday 31 October from 9am to noon at Durban Girls' High School, Glenwood.
There will be shops, quilting demonstrations and teas.
Cost is R40 for visitors. Contact Pauline on 082 806 9149.
ST John the Divine, 205 Clark Road, Glenwood, is having at parish fete on Saturday 31 October at 8am.
JOIN Ingrid Shevlin, journalist and food critic, and the South African Writers' Circle for A Tasty Review at Gecko Culinary Adventures in Musgrave Road, Durban on 31 October from 9am to 2.30pm.
It will be a morning of cooking demonstrations, being shown the ropes on writing a review and sitting down to a delicious meal at lunchtime.
Cost is R200 which includes refreshments and a three-course meal. Contact Ginny Porter at ginny.sawc@gmail.com or 084 309 9384.
BENSON Place Retirement Complex, 26 Rapson Road (off Windermere Road) Morningside, is hosting a mini fete on Saturday 7 November from 8am to noon.
Browse a variety of stalls, White Elephant and enjoy boerewors rolls and relax in the tea garden.
Contact Jenny on 083 979 1264.
WEEKLY meditation classes in Morningside are held every Thursday evening from 7pm to 8.15pm at Positive Health Studio, 5 Claribel Road.
All welcome, cost is R40 (donation to non-profit organisation).
Contact 031 270 8363, info@meditateindurban.org or www.meditateindurban.org
ENJOY social Line dancing every Thursday from 6pm to 7pm at Stella Park Bowling Club, 337 Bartle Road, Umbilo. Contact Peter on 031 205 2488.
SASFA (South African Senior Fitness Association) will hold exercises classes for people aged 50+ every Monday and Thursday from 9am to 10am at the Masonic Lodge Hunt Road, Durban. Contact Gill on 031 702 6522.
NAZARETH House Charity Shop, 82 South Ridge Road, Berea is open daily Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 2.30pm. Any donations of clothing, bric-a-brac etc are welcome. Nazarerth House will collect. Contact 031 261 2207.
TAFTA will host a support group for friends, family members and care givers of Alzheimers patients at TAFTA Lodge, 42 South Beach Avenue, Durban. Contact Nivashnee on 031 332 3721 for more information.
CHESHIRE Home Sparks Estate, 145 Mary Road, Sydenham, invites the public to support its charity shop every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 11.30am. All welcome.
