General A-One Dance evenings

A-ONE Dance offers sokie-sokie, lang arm, country plus other dance styles at the Italian Club, Harold Road, Charlo on Saturdays from 7.30pm. The cost is R30 per person and R15 for pensioners. For more information contact Maxie on 082-485-2389.

General Miniature train rides

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 Sunday monthly from 10am to 1pm. Cost is R6 per ride. For more information contact Brian or Joy on (041) 365-6678.

General Singles Hiking Tribe

ENJOY nature, meet people and make friends by joining the Singles Hiking Tribe. Meet for different hikes on Saturdays from 1pm. Children and dogs are welcome. For more information contact Donald on (041) 367-1107 or 084-200-0965.

General Hill Church Second Hand shop

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.

General Lady Slipper Farmers Market

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

General Sewing and Art classes

MALABAR Home for the Aged will offer sewing and arts classes on Wednesdays from 3pm to 4.30pm. Volunteers welcome. All products will be donated to charity. For more information contact Zahirah on (041) 457-5805.

General Lake Farm Centre Coffee and Craft Shop

SPEND some time in the country at the Lake Farm Centre Coffee and Craft shop, open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 12.30pm. Enjoy scones with jam and cream, freshly baked rusks, biscuits, fudge, jams, pickles, preserves, lovely pottery items and just picked veggies.

General Lady Slipper Farmers Market

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

General Mountain Bike and Running Trails

ENJOY mountain biking and trail running in the Mangold Park area every Thursday from 6pm. Meet in the parking lot at Profiles Gym on William Moffett. See how many laps you are able to do on a marked course in one hour. All entrants are timed. The cost is R20. For more information contact Brad on 082-651-9182.

General Algoa Toastmasters Club

MASTER the art of public speaking in a friendly, supportive environment with the Algoa Toastmasters Club. They meet on the second and the fourth Tuesday every month at the Caritas Centre, West Street from 5.30pm until 8pm. All welcome. For more information contact 084-510-2903.

General Samaritans Charity Tea Garden and Gift Shop

THE Samaritans Tea Garden and Gift Shop at no 12 Eleventh Avenue, Walmer, will be open on Wednesdays from 10am until 2pm for teas and lunches. For more information contact (041)581-2371.

General Barnyard Charity Market

BARNYARD Charity Market, in aid of Vistarus and Toc H, will take place at 119 Cape Road, Mount Croix, on Saturdays from 9am. Enjoy entertainment by Memories. For more information contact Yvonne on (041)373-1460 or 082-787-1520

General Sounds of South End production

GILBERT and Sullivan Society present Sounds of South End which opens at the Savoy Theatre, Adcockvale on Wednesday, May 29 and runs until June 13. Tickets are available from Computicket at R80 or from cast members at R75. A special family matinee will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 2pm, at R60. Contact Rose for school specials. Contact (041) 811-8572.

General The Royal Society of St George meeting

THE Royal Society of St George will meet at the Italian Club, Harold Road, Charlo on Monday, May 27 at 10am. Jeanette Bradfield of the Arthritis Foundation will be the guest speaker. Visitors are welcome. Contact Jenny on (041) 366-1818.

General Italian Cultural week

THE Italian Club will host an action packed cultural week in celebration of the 67th anniversary of the establishment of the Italian Republic in 1946 to be held at the club, 17 Harold Road, Charlo from Saturday, May 25 until Sunday, June 2. Contact 083-233-0779 or (041) 373-6443 or email ladolcevita.portelizabeth@gmail.com

General Open Day - Feather Market Organ Society

THE Feather Market Organ Society will host an open day for schools to “Discover the Pipe Organ” at the Feather Market Centre on Wednesday, May 29 at 11.30am. Contact Professor Albert Troskie on (041) 503-7854 or 082-726-9595.

General Craft sale - Friends of the Linton Grange Library

THE Friends of the Linton Grange Library will hold a craft sale at the library on Wednesday and Thursday, May 29 and 30 from 9am to 3pm. There will be needle work, plants, craft items, confectionery and pancakes available. All proceeds go to the library for new books. Contact Anne on (041) 360-0797.

General SA Inter-Provincial Polocrosse tournament

PE Polocrosse Club will host the SA Inter-Provincial polocrosse tournament at their club off Kragga Kamma Road from Friday until Sunday, May 24 to 26 from 8am until 4pm. Contact Cos on 073-219-2779.

General EduPuppets Disney Movie Quiz Night and Pajama Party

EDUPUPPETS will host a Disney Movie Quiz Night for parents in Tin Pan Alley, Kings Court Market with Pajama Party for the kids in Fairy Hollow on Wednesday, May 29 from 6pm to 9pm. Costs are R60 for adults which includes a homemade lasagna and salad, bottomless tea / coffee and cake. Pay R80 children for the pajama party package which includes a half portion lasagna or hotdog and juice. Contact Stacey on 076-201-7875.

General Malabar Home for the Aged Biannual General Meeting

MALABAR Home For The Aged’s Biannual General Meeting will take place at the home on June 26. Those interested in sharing the joy of serving the home can collect membership forms from the office, 19 Saliehout Street, Malabar. Contact Zahirah or Ronel on (041) 457-5805 or (041) 457-1161.

General Book launch - Tony Leon

TONY Leon will give a talk to launch his new book at the Abraham Levy Centre Hall on Tuesday, May 28 at noon. The cost is R120 per person and includes a buffet lunch. For more information Contact Lucinda on (041) 373-1332 or pehc@mweb.co.za

General U3A meeting - Prof Peter Loyson

U3A (University of the Third Age) will meet in the Newton Park Library Auditorium on Tuesday, May 28 at 10am. Guest speaker, Professor Peter Loyson, will talk on “Hollywood in Ancient Rome”. Visitors welcome. Contact Sandy Clarke at (041) 585-3319.

General Algoa Toastmasters Club

MASTER the art of public speaking in a friendly, supportive environment when the Algoa Toastmasters Club meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month at the Caritas Centre, West Street from 5.30pm until 8pm. Contact 084-510-2903.

General The Herald Boardwalk Bridal Fair

THE Herald Boardwalk Bridal Fair will take place at the Boardwalk Convention Centre from Friday until Sunday, May 24 - 26 from 10am until 6pm daily. Entry is R45 per person or R35 for pensioner for a day pass and R90 for a weekend pass. The fashion shows are at noon and 4pm daily. Contact Linda on 083-310-0750 or Deirdre or Berna on (041) 504-7911.

General Art in the Park

ART in the Park will be held in St George’s Park on Sunday, May 26 from 9am to 2pm. The Herbert Hurd Primary School band will play from 11am. Contact Sheila on (041) 360-9754.

General EP Orchid Society show

THE Eastern Province Orchid Society will host their annual orchid display at the Sherwood Garden Centre, Walker Drive on Friday and Saturday, May 24 & 25 from 9am to 5pm and on Sunday, May 26 from 9am to 4pm. Entry is R5.

General Birdlife EC outing - Redhouse and Perseverence

BIRDLIFE Eastern Cape’s outing to the Redhouse and Perseverance areas will take place on Sunday, May 26. Meet behind Pelo’s in West Street, Newton Park at 6.30am. This is one of the best waterfowl areas. Contact Adri Barkhuizen on (041) 373 -2047 or 079-493-3931.

General NMMU Music Dept - Lunch hour jazz session

THE NMMU Music Department will host a lunch hour jazz session at the South Campus auditorium on Wednesday, May 29 at 1pm. Entry is free. For more information Contact Nicky on (041) 504-4235.

General Langarm dance - DF Malherbe School

ENJOY a “langarm” dance for the whole family at the DF Malherbe School hall next Saturday June 1 from 7pm. Tickets cost R30. Bring your own refreshments and snacks. For more information Contact Shawn Thomas Minnie on 084-463-5956.

General Pholani Jazz Club

PHOLANI Jazz Club will be host the pre-launching of Soul Element Jazz band at Sizakele Khonzi hall, E Jabavu Street, Kwanobuhle, Uitenhage on Sunday, May 26 at 2pm. Entry is R20. Contact Mzukisi Sithotho on 083-968-5160.

General PE Music Society - Santiago Canon Valencia

THE PE Music Society will host Columbian celloist, Santiago Canon Valencia, who will play at the NMMU South Campus Auditorium on Wednesday, May 29 at 7.30pm. Entry is R65 for adults, R50 for pensioners and R20 for students. For more information Contact Erika Bothma on (041) 504-2974. or Theresa Cunliffe on (041) 504-2250.

General Charity Ball - Youth of Faith Project

THE Youth of Faith Project will host a charity ball in the Walmer Town Hall next Friday May 31 from 7pm until 11pm. Dress: formal or semi-formal. The cost is R120 per person. For more information Contact Marius Baatjies on 076-933-7972.