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• Die VLU Flamboyant-tak vergader elke derde Dinsdag van die maand om 09:00 by NG Kerk-Suid se lapa. Vir verder navrae kontak Ellen McDonald by 084 532 8569.

• September 12: Put on your running shoes and bring your furry friends for a fun run in support of CANSA and SPCA. After the run, participants can enjoy a variety of stalls and live entertainment. The starting point is Nelspruit Rugby Club. Registration starts at 07:00 and the fun run at 08:00. Entrance is R100 and a can of puppy food. For more information or to book a stall, contact 082 557 1588.

• September 25 – 27: The Budds Bend Classic is around the corner! Get ready for a fun-filled day with the whole family. You can look forward to grandstands, a top-quality track, food and drink stalls, entertainment for the children and plenty more. For more information, visit the Budds Bend website or email hello@buddsbend.co.za.

• 17 Oktober: Hoërskool Bergvlam se klas van 2001 se 25-jaar-reünie is om die draai! Kom deel in die nostalgie en kuier saam met jou voormalige medeleerlinge. Die geleentheid vind by Hoërskool Bergvlam plaas. Gaste word om 14:30 verwelkom vir 15:00. Bywoners moet asseblief hul eie drinkgoed, vleis en bykosse saambring. Braaivure en eetgerei sal voorsien word. Om te RSVP of vir meer inligting, kontak Pieter by 084 616 2897 of Marlet by 072 806 8366.

Markets and festivals

• The Casterbridge Market is open every first Sunday of the month from 09:00 to 13:00 at Casterbridge Lifestyle Centre. This pet-friendly market offers a variety of food, vintage items and arts and crafts.

• The Creative Hub market has moved to Oewersig Community Hall and now takes place on the last Sunday of every month. The market is open from 09:00 to 13:00, and everyone is welcome.

• September 12: Get a head start on Heritage Day celebrations at the Heritage in Bloom Night Market at The Grove Riverside for a night of interesting stalls and pop-up entertainment. The market starts at 16:00 and runs until 20:00. For more information, contact 082 447 1563.

• September 18: One of Mbombela’s most stylish and much-loved fundraising events is back. CANSA’s Night of a Thousand Stars returns to Sonpark Boulevard on Friday, September 18. Enjoy an unforgettable evening of fine food, live entertainment and community spirit, all in support of a worthy cause. This year’s theme is Let’s Twist Again and attendees are encouraged to dress according the colourful fashion of the 60s and 70s. Tables seat either 10 or 20 guests, making the event ideal for team building, networking or celebrating together. Tickets are R600 per person, with R300 from every ticket going directly to CANSA Lowveld. For more information or to reserve a table, contact Rinella Janse van Vuuren on 082 041 2124 or rjvvuuren@gmail.com, or Sandra Jacobs on 082 853 7885 or sandra@innibos.co.za

Live entertainment

• September 10: Protea Hotel Nelspruit will be hosting an exceptional Wine & Dine Evening, celebrating the art of food and wine pairing. Guests will enjoy a carefully curated three-course menu prepared by the hotel’s talented team of chefs, complemented by a selection of fine wines from Slanghoek Cellar. This exclusive event showcases how expertly paired wines can enhance and elevate each dish. The cost is R295 per person and bookings are essential. To reserve your seat, contact the hotel on 013 752 3948.

• September 26: Juan Boucher performs at Mustangs – The Dancing Place on their Buffelsfontein Brandewyn Arena for a family show. Tickets are R180 per person. Children 12 years and under are free. For table bookings, contact 076 053 9860. Gates open at 17:00.

• 2 – 3 Oktober: Kom geniet ’n dag vol pret vir die hele gesin by die OppiDam Musiekfees. Met kunstenaars soos Piet Pompies, Freckled Elvis, Nicholis Louw, Coenie Naude en vele meer, gaan dit beslis ’n onvergeetlike ervaring wees. Besoekers kan verder uitsien na talle kos stalletjies, water sport en ’n prettige atmosfeer. Die fees vind by OppiDam Vygeboomdam plaas van 10:00 tot laat. Kaartjies beloop R100 per persoon per dag en is op Quicket beskikbaar. Kamp fasiliteite is ook beskikbaar. Vir verdere inligting oor kamp geriewe, kontak 066 327 1068. Uitstallers en borge kan vir Lyzelle kontak by 083 492 0583 of oppidamvendors@gmail.com.

• October 31: Big beers, big feast, big fun. Mustangs October Beer Fest is coming! The festival starts at 12:00 and features live entertainment from local and traditional German artists. All ages welcome; 12 years and under are free. Get your tickets early and book your table on 076 053 9860. Tickets are also available on Quicket.

To include your event in the calendar, contact Zané on 013 754 4702 or email editorial@lowvelder.co.za