A comedy night and more on the Coast this weekend

Friday, November 3

• The next Hirsch’s Ballito Ladies Networking Morning will be held at Hirsch’s Ballito at 9am. Guest speaker will be COO of Hirsch’s Home stores, Margaret Hirsch. Bookings are essential. Contact shane@hirschs.co.za or 032-9467400.

Saturday, November 4

• Visit the Saturday Car Boot Sale in Ballito on the first Saturday of every month for locally made products, knick-knacks, pancakes and second hand items at great prices. Go to the open ground on the corner of Simbithi and Leonora Drive (next to the Ballito clinic). Call 083 780 1953 or email brenda@ghekkoevents.co.za

• Head down to Sugar Rush Park every Saturday for the Sugar Rush Market from 7.30-noon. Browse through fresh, home made, hand made, local and organically produced products to support our local growing and developing area. Contact Gill at gill@sugarrush.co.za

• Every Saturday morning Forest Hills German Shepherd Club Ballito holds dog training for all breeds at Townsend park, Ballito. Times are as follows: 8am advanced; 9.45am beginners. Contact chairperson Gaby Lyle on 082 925 6481.

• The “Think positive! Think powerful” workshop will be held at Inner Peace Centre, 11 Palm Street, Verulam at 3pm to 5pm. Call 083 299 7143 or 032-5336728.

• Leef Gemeente church based in Salt Rock will be hosting a vibrant evening of sokkie and langarm, in aid of vulnerable women living on the streets of Durban. The fundraiser is set to take place at Curro Mount Richmore School on November 4 at 6pm, to raise awareness for the Hope’s Anchor NGO in Durban that aims to get women and young girls off the streets and under a safe roof. Organiser of the event Melanie Maritz said people are welcome to bring along their picnic baskets, as there are no alcohol or food stands. Entrance is R100 per adult and at no cost for children.

• Umhlali Country Club will be hosting a comedy night and once again it’s a stellar lineup. Multiple Comics’ Choice Award-nominated comedian Alfred Adriaan will be joined by hilarious British comedian Martin Davis, one of Durban’s funniest and most-loved comic, Kelvin Stoffels, and East Coast Radio’s funnyman Rory Petzer! It’s a 90-minute comedy feast that’ll have you rolling in your seat! Enjoy a lovely meal in the restaurant before the show (between 6pm and 8pm). The show starts at 8.30pm. Tickets at R100 are available at 032 947 1181 or email functions@umhlaliclub.co.za or at the door.

Sunday, November 5

• The Tinley Manor Shree Siva Soobramaniar temple society will hold a 5.5km fun walk at 8am from the Tinley Manor Temple to Tinley Beach. Entry fee is R20 for adults and R10 for school pupils. Lucky draw prizes up for grabs. To book call Bob at 061 404 7146.

• The Dolphin Coast has many beautiful churches to choose from. From quiet and reflective services in a beautiful setting, to cheerful songs of praise radiating from a packed auditorium, visit our Churches on the North Coast feature to find the perfect one for you.

Keep an eye on upcoming events by clicking on the events calendar below. You don’t want to miss out!