Featuring activities and events taking place in Fish Hoek, Muizenberg, Simon’s Town, Kalk Bay, St James, Kommetjie, Noordhoek, Ocean View, Masiphumelele, Glencairn and Clovelly

World Wetlands Day  – Thursday 2 February 2012

Petition against Chapmans Peak Toll Plaza.

 For info about the controversial R54 million toll plaza on scenic Chapman’s Peak Drive  and to  sign the petition against it.   Click here for info about the Toll Road Plaza.   

Glencairn Education & Environment Support Enthusiasts (GEESE) celebrate Wetlands- 3 & 4 February

All welcome to join the Wetlands Clean-Up on Friday 3rd February:   Meet outside the Viper Lounge, Glencairn Strip at 09h00.  Or join the Guided walk along the Els River to the Sea! Meet at the ruin of the water mill Saturday 4th February @ 09h30.   Click here for info about the Wetlands Day programme .

Shark Spotters comedy legends starring Barry Hilton & Mike King – 11 Feb

These two international comedians and friends, will perform together on stage in a  no-holds barred comedy show at Fish Hoek High School on 11 February 2012, as part of the Comedy Legends in the Valley series in aid of Shark Spotters.  Tickets are R100 pre booked or R120 on the door. Bookings: Call 0781744244, email sharkspotters@gmail.com or go to AP Jones, Fish Hoek Main Road.

Patricia de Lille talk: “Issues of Our Time and the Way Forward.”  1 March

Ald. Patricia de Lille, the Executive Mayor of Cape Town is the guest speaker at the AGM of the Fish Hoek Valley Ratepayers & Residents Association. When: Thursday 1 March at 19:30, Fish Hoek Civic Center.  All Welcome.  Click here for more info.

Theatre in the Scenic South

Sampson Interactive: every Friday night at Monkey Valley Resort

http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2011/02/sampson-interactive-is-on-the-move/

What’s on at Kalk Bay Theatre:  January – April 2012

http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/2012/01/kalk-bay-theatre-presents-chris-tokalon-robin-auld-absolucy-and/

Outdoor events

Kalk Bay Fish Fare - 3 March 2012

Enjoy freshly prepared fare from the sea with your family and friends at the annual Fish Fare at the Holy Trinity Church in Kalk Bay. Beer garden, live music, entertainment for the kids and much more. 10.30am – 6pm. Entrance R5 includes free raffle ticket.

Friends of Silvermine Nature Area Walks Programme: January – 30 April 2011

FOSNA has a varied walks programme which provides the opportunity to explore the Southern Peninsula Mountains with friendly and knowledgable people. They also have regular alien vegetation clearing meets which are both good exercise and help to protect our magnificent fynbos flora. Visitors welcome. Phone the convenor to book. click here for Programme 

Monthly Muizenberg Moonlight meander:

The Muizenberg Moonlight Meander is held each month on the Saturday closest to full moon – bring the family.   Organised by SAFER TOGETHER to raise funds for safety related projects in  Greater Muizenberg, and create opportunities for people in the community to get to know one another. Meanders meet outside Knead Cafe on Muizenberg’s beachfront at 18h00.  Check our calendar  above for details or  Contact: Margaret Dugmore 082 922 8220

Fresh etc Market, Kalk Bay:

Market Days : 3rd Sunday of Month      

Stock up with something a little different, 3rd Sunday every month – fresh goods and preserves; natural and organic goods; ‘green’ and eco-friendly items; handcrafted and repurposed products; books, plants and more at this intimate monthly indoor market right next to the sea. Come rain or shine you’ll find all this and more, 9am-2pm at the Kalk Bay Community Centre, Main Road, Kalk Bay (opposite Dalebrook beach) .       

Enquiries: 021 788 8088 or 083 3329785 or mailto:soulgrow@mweb.co.zao To find out more go to http://www.freshetcmarket.yolasite.com/       

Marina da Gama Talent Market - Last Sunday of every month   

Time: 13:00 – 16:00. Venue: Eastlake Island Square, Eastlake Drive, Eastlake Island entrance, Marina da Gama (off the M5, near Muizenberg)
Cost: T30 per stall – please bring your own tables and chairs, or car boot.
Bookings: Click here to contact Dawn or 083 226 8250.  NB: it is important to book so that we know how many stallholders are participating. 

Muizenberg Friday Market – every Friday 3 to 9pm

An exciting neighbourhood food and goods market in the heart of Muizenberg operates from an old warehouse in Albertyn Road, behind a very funky coffee shop, Kitch Kombuis, every Friday 3 to 9pm. On sale are wonderful handmade goods from incredibly talented artisans in and around the Muizenberg area – everything from beautiful handmade silver jewellery to clothing, art, interiors, kids clothing etc. We also have a separate Kids Area ensuring kids are safe and taken care of while parents enjoy the evening drinking wonderful wine and eating gorgeous food. For more info contact Dylan 082 493 9055

SAS Assegaai – Museum Submarine

SAS Assegaai is open seven days a week (weather permitting).  With 10 000 plus visitors since opening at the end of Dec 2010, we hope to be able to establish the submarine as a permanent attraction for both locals and tourists with school visits becoming popular.  ALL funds raised are for preservation and all guides are experienced volunteers with no remuneration.   Arne Soderlund 082 807 8073  For more info about SAS Assegaai and other local museums see  http://www.scenicsouth.co.za/attractions/museums/

Zoomball Sundays:

Zoomball will take place every Sunday weather permitting from 1 – 5pm. Zoomball is a racquet sport that can be played indoors or outdoors and is a combination of tennis and squash. Free every Sunday at Noordhoek Farm Village. Noordhoek Farm Village – corner of Main Rd and Village Lane, Noordhoek. Tel: 021 789 2812 http://www.noordhoekvillage.co.za/

 Quiz Nights at the  TOAD:

Join the brains of Noordhoek every Tuesday for Quiz Night at the Toad in the Village at Noordhoek Farm Village. The quiz master will challenge teams on current affairs, geography, science and nature, history, sport, art and literature and an absolutely almost impossible question. Double up on your strongest category and take on the challenge to win great prizes!   TIME: 19h30  VENUE: The Toad, Noordhoek Farm Village  COST: R20 to the quiz master. CONTACT: 021 789 2973   

Off-the-Wall Poetry Recitals

There are regular “Off-the-Wall” poetry readings at Kalk Bay Books every second and fourth Wednesday, and at Espresso Dot Kom (Kommetjie) every first Monday. Both events start at 7pm.  There is usually a “Featured Poet”, and always an Open Mike session when anybody can read a couple of poems of their own or of others.
Entrance is free.
There is a mailing list. Ph Hugh on 021 783 5303 or 082 417 1368