Sheppie Snippets: Meet and greet around a bonfire
It's not a formal meeting; it's free and open to all.
Active Citizens’ Movement (ACM) is calling on South Coasters to attend its ‘Port Shepstone Community Bonfire’, a get-together where family and friends can meet and greet each other.
The organisation invites all to bring meals and share with each other while getting to know one another.
A bonfire will be lit by members of ACM and will also provide fire for those wanting to braai.
The event will be held at Hope Park in Marburg on August 3 at 6pm. Pastor Reggie John said the main aim of the event is getting the community together and creating awareness. It’s not a formal meeting; it’s free and open to all. No alcohol or loud music will be allowed.
ACM is non-aligned, non-partisan and designed to promote and develop active citizenry within communities, regions and the country. For further information contact Pastor Bongani Khumalo at 083 5440270 or Thiruschini Naidoo at 076 4532040.
Fun run
Child Welfare, South Africa Port Shepstone is holding a Women’s Day charity fun run at St Mike’s beach on August 9 at 8.30am. Registration starts at 7.30am.
It’s a 5km walk/run and the cost is R30 per person. Walkers and runners are encouraged to ‘Think Pink’, dress in pink for Women’s Day. Lots of prizes to be won. For further information contact Sam at 082 6982746 or email sam@pschildwelfare.org.za
Marsec Class of 98
Marburg Secondary’s class of 1998 will be holding its 20-year reunion at St Michael’s Sands Hotel on Saturday, August 11 at 4.30pm. Dress code is smart casual and the charge is R350 per person. For more information contact Desan at 084 4991615 or Sundeep at 073 5098575 or Shamin at 072 3159683.
AGM
Child Welfare South Africa, Port Shepstone will hold its 20th annual general meeting at the Port Shepstone Junior Primary School on August 16 at 5.30pm.
The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served. For further information contact the office at 039 6820073 or email office@pschildwelfare.org.za
Family fun tea
Sa Re Ga Ma Music Academy, under the banner of Port Shepstone Hindu Youth Society, is hosting a Family Fun Tea in support of Latisha Sadapal of Marburg who was diagnosed with a rare type of stomach cancer at the age of 24.
Latisha has fought from the start with a fierce heart. She has completed her chemo cycle and had an operation to remove her entire stomach. Since the operation she has had several complications.
The tea party will be held at Marburg Secondary hall on Saturday, August 18 at 3pm. Tickets cost R100 per person. entertainment by Sarika and Akash of San Production. For further information contact Vernon Govender at 074 6769424.
Harry and the Gupta
The Port Shepstone and Shree Hanuman Sanathan Dharma Sahba Mandir together with Mega Zone Media will present ‘Harry and the Gupta’, where Durban’s ‘Con of Cons’ meets Joburg’s ‘Don of Dons’.
The show will be staged at Marburg Secondary School hall on August 18 at 8pm. Tickets cost R150, R180 and R250 (VIP).
After the comedy show, also catch Nagara Touch from 10pm to midnight.
For further information contact Veena Lakhan at 079 5220794.
Comedy show
The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramaniar Alayam will host a Dingaling Production, ‘Licence to Thrill’ at the Port Shepstone Civic Centre on Friday, August 31 at 8pm. Tickets cost R100 per person. No under-16 are allowed. For further information contact Jason at 084 2508875 or Mickesh at 072 2024242.
News to Sugan Naidoo by 2pm on a Monday at fax 039 6823028 or email sugann@dbn.caxton.co.za.
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