Events and happenings you absolutely do not want to miss

Whether you find live concerts or joining a local community organisation more to your fancy is completely up to you, but rest assured that with The North Coast Courier’s What’s Up On the North Coast events diary your chances of missing an event are pretty much zero.

24 January – Catch a live performance by Steve Graham at The Market at Lifestyle Centre from 6pm and 9pm.

25 January – Stanger Secondary School invites all past pupils, teachers, staff and the local community to organise the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the school at 9am on the school premises. Contact Anil 078 224 6023.

– The Kickstands will be rocking Eat Street at The Lifestyle Centre between 7pm and 10pm.

26 January – Maroupi Weddings & Functions are holding a Boutique Bridal Fair at 10am at the Maroupi Wedding Venue near Umhlali. Tickets are R40pp from quicket.co.za or R50pp at the door. Exhibitors are welcome.

– Enjoy and afternoon of jazz on Eat Street with Take Note from 1pm and 4pm.

27 January – Pianist Christopher Duigan will be performing at Ashton College Ballito at 7pm. Tickets at R150pp. Bookings via SMS/WhatsApp at 083 417 4473 / bookings@musicrevival.co.za.

–  Kearsney College information evening for 2021 Gr8s. Durban, North Coast, Zululand and South Coast families invited. From 6pm to 6.30pm at Kearsney College, Botha’s Hill. Registration essential: marketing @kearsney.com / 031 765 9600.

29 January – Solidarity Helping Hand are hosting a discussion on the establishment of a local branch. The goal of the group is to bring an end to poverty and encourages new members. Venue: Waterberry Coffee Shop at 10am. Bookings: melissa@helpendehand.co.za.

30 January – Umhlali Methodist Church will host an information session by Beacon of Care at 10.30am on pain management. Contact Sharon Hultzer at 065 135 5214 for info.

3 February – Curious about being a CPF committee member? Then don’t miss the Ballito Neighbourhood Watch’s meeting in conjunction with CPF Ward six sub-forum committee election at 6pm at the Striders Running Club.

7 February – Legendary local rocker Arno Carstens will be performing live at the Rockwood Theatre from 8pm to 11pm. Tickets available from rockwoodtheatre.co.za.

11 February – SANBS blood donation clinic at Ballito library from 10am to 6pm.

14 February – Valentine’s Ball hosted by Ballito Hindu Dharma at Relax Inn, 627 Main Road Shaka’s Rock from 6.30pm. Entry R500pp, formal dress code. Enquiries at 074 163 6968.

– The Salt Rock Country Club is hosting a Valentine’s Ball at 6pm featuring live music from Steve Ashley and The Staccatos. Tickets are R200pp. RSVP before February 1 or pick up tickets at the door while stocks last. Contact Ebeth 083 592 7442 or Mandy 032 525 5025.

4 – 7 March – Join a musical comedy called Family Therapy at the Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre and tickle your funny bone. Tickets available from computicket.co.za.

7 March – Get your blood flowing at the Oddball Olympics held at Ashley Sports Club in Pinetown, compete with three of your friends in a series of epic challenges and games. Team entry is R450 and solo entry is R150pp. Tickets available at quicket.co.za.

14 – 15 March – The Umhlali Tennis Club is hosting the Brian Ward Tennis Tournament starting at 8am. Prizes to be won. Entry fee is R200pp per day or R350 for both days. Contact Mitsi Bateman 072 135 1057.

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