Carols under the stars and more on the Coast this weekend
From the Litchi Orchard Farmers Market to a Christmas Extravaganza - there is so much on the go this weekend!

Thursday, 7 December
- A ‘bronze and charcoal exhibition’ of the works of bronze sculptor Marke Meyer and charcoal artist David Hadaway will be held at the Imbizo Gallery, Lifestyle Centre. Wine and snacks from 6pm.

Saturday, December 9
- 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

- Don’t miss the Christmas Extravaganza at the corner of Ballito Drive and Link Road. Get your dose of traditional Zulu dance, traditional delicacies, craft stalls and Santa Claus. Call Jaco at 081 579 9899 or Cathy at 060 6466147.
- The Litchi Orchard Farmers Market is on the second Saturday every month. A feast of local produce and creativity will be on show. Live entertainment sets the mood and crafts are also on sale. Fun for the whole family! Contact The Litchi Orchard at 032-5255118.

- North Coast Artists will host Durban artist Judy Wentzel who will be demonstrating acrylic painting at 9am, at the hall of the Church Of The Blessed Sacrament, 2 Newport Ave, Glenashley. Visitors pay R40, which includes tea and refreshments.
- Kids cupcake decorating workshop at Hirsch’s Ballito at 10 am. RSVP to shane@ hirschs.co.za or 032-9467400.

- Join Exclusive Books Ballito Junction for story time with Vanessa Tedder at 10am. Tedder will be reading “The Selfish Shongololo”. RSVP on Ballito@exlusivebooks.co.za or 032- 5860084.
Sunday, December 10
- Kick the festive season off with a bang at Christ Church North Coast’s Carols Under the Stars at Umhlali Prep School from 5.30 pm. You can look forward to kids activities, a nativity play and carols by glow stick. Bring your own picnic/blanket/chairs – boerie rolls and cooldrinks will be on sale as well as Bench Coffee Co and Scoop ice cream available. Entrance is R20p/p (kids under 3 years free). For more info see www.christchurchnorthcoast.co.za.

- 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!
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