RED Location Museum is hosting the “Workers Culture in Two Nations: South Africa and the United States” exhibition. The launch will be held at 5.30pm for 6pm Friday, October 14 at the museum corner Olof Palme and Singaphi Streets, New Brighton, and will run until the end of September 2012. For more information, contact (041) 408-8400.

HILL Church Second Hand Shop, Belmont Terrace (alongside the church) is open from noon to 3pm every Friday. For good second hand clothing, linen, crockery and books pay them a visit. For more information contact Cheryl Traill (041)373-1848.

THE 1820 Settlers Association offers the following socials outings: tennis on Wednesday and Friday mornings, bowls at the Mill Park Bowling Club on Tuesdays at 8.30am, and mashie golf at the Chelsea mashie golf course once a month at R45. For more information contact Sue on (041)585-3416.

CHARLO Athletics Club invite the public to join them on a 5km or 8km run held every Wednesday. Meet at the Italian Club, Harold Road, Charlo at 5.30pm. For more information visit https://sites.google.com/site/charloathelticclub/

CONQUER your fear of public speaking in 2012. Join the toastmasters at their meetings held at 7.30pm every third Thursday of each month at the ACT Centre, 2 Targetkloof. All visitors are welcome. For more information, contact 084-859-3042.

THE Cancer Association’s clinic, 8 Eden Road, Glendinningvale, is open every Tuesday for pap smears and breast examinations, at very low rates. For an appointment contact (041)373-5157.

FREE surfing lessons are offered to children aged seven and upwards next to McArthur Baths, on Sundays from 9am to noon. Boards and wetsuits are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information contact Mazeeda on 083-450-2061 or Fahldeela 076-541-4250.

THE Shark Rock Pier Laughter Club, Marine Drive, will meet on Saturdays from 8am to 9am. Bring a beach towel and cold drink. Ladies dress comfortably. For more information contact Donald on (041) 367-1107 or 084-200-0965.

THE Malabar Arts and Crafts group meets at the Malabar Home for the Aged, on Wednesdays at 2.30pm. If you wish to put your talent to good use and help those less fortunate, contact the group. For further information contact Jaya Bhana on 083-774-7668.

LADY Slipper Farmers’ Market, situated in Cape Road just past St Albans Prison, will be held on Saturdays from 8am to noon. The stalls offer a variety of products such as fresh vegetables, farmstyle breakfast, coffee, plants, homemade confectionery, dog school and an array of typical “white elephant” items.

A MINI Market will be held at the Al Ansaar building complex, Bell Road, on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm.

CALLING all teens! Become involved in an exciting Life Teen programme at Mater Dei Catholic Church Hall, between 4th and 5th Avenues, Cape Road, Newton Park, on Sundays from 9.15am to 10.30am. For more information contact (041) 365-4399 or e-mail: [email protected]

THE Port Elizabeth Model Locomotive Society will host a public running day at their grounds on the corner of Stella Londt Drive and May Way, on the first Sunday monthly from 10am to 1pm. Cost is R6 per ride. For more information contact Brian or Joy on (041) 365-6678.

“EVITA” opens at the Savoy Theatre on Wednesday, May 16 at 7.30pm and will run until June 2. The show will be staged from Tuesday to Saturday and there will also be a matinee on May 26 at 2pm. Tickets available at Computicket for R110. For vouchers can be purchased from cast members at R100. For more information contact Rose on 072-906-1977.

CAT Care turns 21. How can you lend a helping hand? Besides the food donations needed, the haven also needs volunteer field workers to enable it to continue making a difference to the lives of the more than 600 feral cats in its care. For more information contact the office on 076-889-0288, Emma on 079-366-0919 or Helen on 072-107-4477.

THE POPS Foundation’s Winter Drive 2012 runs from May 8 to June 8. People living in extreme poverty will be the recipients of this initiative. All unwanted winter woollies for adults and kids, blankets and basic food supplies for food parcels are welcome. For more information contact Mureedah on 083-738-8436 to arrange drop off or collect

ANIMAL Anti-Cruelty League is in desperate need of 2l and 5l empty bottles and sponges to be used in its major dipping day taking place in Motherwell on Saturday, May 26. Please drop these items off at the Bargain Box Shops at 9th Avenue, Walmer; 30 Kragga Kamma Road, Sunridge Park or Cleary Park Centre, University Road (off Standford Road), Cleary Park. All volunteers welcome. For more information contact Linda-Louise on [email protected]

THE Mandy Gurr-Snyman “Evita” gala benefit will take place at the Savoy Theatre, Adcockvale on Tuesday, May 22 at 7.30pm. All proceeds will go to Gurr-Snyman’s medical costs to treat a motor neurone disease called amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Tickets are available from Computicket at R110. For more information contact Rose 072-906-1977

NIRVANA Performing Arts Circle in conjunction with the Indian High Commissioner’s Office, Pretoria, and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi presents “Dr Padma Subrahmanyam and Troupe” concert to be held at the PE Opera House on Tuesday, May 22, at 7pm. Entry is free. For more information contact Mahesh on 082-556-9847, Ashwin on 083-291-0567 or Mannie on 082-635-2019

LAST Night of the Proms 2012 concerts will take place at the Feather Market Centre on Saturday, May 19 at 5pm and Sunday, May 20 at 3pm. The Proms features a massed choir and the full East Cape Philharmonic orchestra led by Richard Cock plus bagpipers, Irish dancers, soloists and guest artists, Friedel Mitas and Magda de Vries. Tickets are available from Computicket at R95, R80 and pensioners R70. A black tie dinner will also be held at the Selley Hall on Saturday at 7.30pm at R4000 per table of 10 (a concert ticket is included in the price). All proceeds will go to Hospice. For more information contact Melanie on (041) 360-7070 mornings only

THE Baakens Valley Community Partnership will take you on a guided walk, led by botanist Nelia Garner, in the Baakens Valley on Saturday, May 19. Meet at Wendy Avenue, Glen Hurd at 9am. The walk is a 6km to 7km easy circular walk. For more information contact Nelia on 072-285-7619 or (041) 365-3884 or December on (041) 374-2775 or 082-416-4414

THE Kenton Xtreme weekend kicks off on Saturday, May 19 with crafters, vintage car display, NSRI Xtreme display and an exciting triathlon starting at 1.30pm. Sunday offers more excitement from 8am, with a 50km mountain bike challenge, 10km beach run/ walk plus loads more fun activities for the family. All of the fringe activities are in aid of Chipembere Rhino Foundation, a locally based foundation. For more information contact Sunshine Coast Tourism (046) 624-1235

THE 25th anniversary of the Geetanjali Academy of the Arts will be celebrated with a fun-filled music trivia and dance evening at the Malabar Community Centre on Saturday, May 19 at 6.30pm. For more information contact Neela on 082-448-2940 or Kelly on 083-954-5562

BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape’s morning outing to Perseverance will take place on Sunday, May 20. Meet in West Street, Newton Park behind Pelo’s at 7am. For more information contact Adri on (041) 373-2047 or 079-493-2192

VIEW the stunning orchid displays put on by the EP Orchid Society at the Sherwood Garden Centre, Walker Drive from tomorrow until Sunday, May 18 - 20 from 9am. Entry is R5. For more information view website www.eporchids.org.za

EASTERN Cape Floral Art Association presents world renowned French floral artist, Marie-Francoise Deprez, who will present a floral demonstration at the Boardwalk Amphitheatre on Wednesday, May 23 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets cost R120. For more information contact Sandy on (041) 367-2333 or 083-788-5401 or Gail on (041) 581-1386 or 082-651-1391

THE East Cape Calligraphers will meet at St John the Baptist Church on Saturday, May 19 at 1.45pm. For more information contact Roma on 083-726-2155

THE Junior City Council will host a fashion show at the Victoria Park High School, Blake Hall on Saturday, May 19 at 6.30pm till 10.30pm. Dress is semi-formal. Tickets will be available at the door at R30 for standard and R50 for VIP.

J-BIZ Lounge invites all SME´s, business owners and friends to join its 8th mingling event at Kings Court on Wednesday, May 23 from 6pm to 10pm. Enjoy live entertainment, shows, guest speakers, exhibitors and more. The cost is R150 per person and includes food and refreshments. Dress is smart casual. Bookings essential via [email protected] For more information contact Derek on 082- 635-3302 or (041) 823-8989

VICTORIA Park High School presents “Festival of Arts” an exciting cultural experience of arts and crafts starting on Thursday, May 24 in the Blake Hall from 7pm to 10pm. Cost is R20 for adults and R10 for pupils, Friday, May 25. Various music will be offered from 4pm to 6.30pm, a jazz festival from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at R10 per person. Tables are available from Sharon (041) 508-6412. Saturday, May 26 performances will start from 10am to 10.30pm with a “battle of the bands” at 7pm. For more information contact the school on (041) 508-6400.