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APRIL 27:
THE Toti Vibe Market is hosting a Freedom Day extravaganza on April 27, from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Amanzimtoti Civic Centre. The fun-filled family day will offer a variety of delicious food, drinks and sweet treats, with plenty stalls selling items such as arts and crafts, clothing, accessories, perfumes, crystals and more. There will be fun activities to keep the children entertained, as well as live entertainment by Jesse Pillay. Entrance is free.
Other upcoming market dates are: May 21, June 4, July 2, August 6, September 3, October 1, November 5, and December 3 and 7.
For more information or to book a stall, contact Shaista Mohamed on 068 100 7356, or Sameer Ibrahim on 068 100 9600. Alternatively, visit the Facebook page, Toti VIBE Market.

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APRIL 29:
THE Pastors’ Wives Conference 2023 will be held at 12 Oceans Hotel, 175 Kingsway Street, in Warner Beach, from 08:30 to 15:00. The R200 per person will cover morning tea, lunch, refreshments, and afternoon tea. Speakers will include Pastor Liz David, and Dr Xolie Jones. The dress code is smart-casual with a hint of purple. For more information, contact Pastor Krishni Lutchman on 083 228 6493, or Pastor Liz on 084 601 3703.

MAY 5:
THE next meeting for members of the Amanzimtoti Probus Club will be held at Amanzimtoti Bowling Club on May 5 at 09:30 for 10:00. Take along your meat, salads and eating utensils for the braai after the meeting. Drinks can be purchased at the bar. Membership is open to all persons over 50 years who want to meet people.

MAY 5:
AMANZIMTOTI Trauma Unit is hosting its AGM at the Sweetwaters Church, 6 Saunders Road, Winklespruit, from 10:00 to 13:00. RSVP to 031 903 7777 or info.totitraumacentre@gmail.com.

MAY 5:
JOIN the RE/MAX Toti team in donating blood during their blood drive which will be held at their training centre, 14 Lewis Drive, from 10:00 to 15:00. For more information, contact Melanie Hamilton on 031 903 2220.

MAY 5:
MOOI Hawens’s voluteers, the Sunflowers/ Sonneblomme is treating the older persons to a Karaoke-evening from 17:00. There will be curry and rice on sale at R40, to raise funds. Entrance is free, but a donation will be appreciated. We need funds for all the activities we arrange for the older persons living at Mooi Hawens. The karaoke evening will be held at the Tabor night. Please bring your own beverages. Book with Heilie on 082 522 8074.

MAY 5:
THE next full moon beach walk is scheduled to take place on May 5, at 17:30, from the Baggies Kiosk in Warner Beach.
This popular social event follows the shoreline along the beach from Baggies Beach to Winkle Beach and back. It is about 4km, but you can turn back whenever you want.
Other upcoming dates: June 4, July 3, August 1 and 31 (Blue Moon), September 29, October 28, November 27 and December 27.
All beach walks will be at 17:30 from the Baggies Kiosk. To join the WhatsApp group, contact Derek Pirie on 082 673 1335.

MAY 6:
THERE will be a car show and family fun day in The Square at the Amanzimtoti CBD on May 6, from 11:00 to 22:00. The charity event, organised by Mug ‘n Dine Restaurant, with the help of sponsors, promises to be a fun-filled day with a flea market, jumping castle, clown, music, fire truck and foam demonstration. The car show exhibition will thrill car enthusiasts with a show and shine, sound-off, glow-off, park-off and low limbo. There is a R10 000 cash prize for the loudest sound-off car, as well as R10 000 that will be split between different categories.
The address is 27 Commercial Road, Lifegro Centre. For more information, contact Sha Natalie on 065 827 6276, Neren Ramkisson on 073 149 8252 or Ashen Ramadhar on 079 886 2838.

MAY 6:
THE Sanctuary of the Great White Light, 9 Barrow Street, Umkomaas, will be holding its clairvoyant day from 09:00 to 14:30. There will be Reiki healing on offer and reflexology, and esoteric goods on sale. Contact Gayle Weston on 083 654 5261 for bookings.

MAY 26:
VISIT the Toti Moonlight Market on May 26, from 16:00 to 21:00 at Amanzimtoti Rugby Club, 1 Riverside Road. There will be lots of stalls to browse, delicious food and drinks, kids entertainment and live music. Entry is free and everyone is welcome. Call 062 973 8657 for stall bookings.

MAY 27:
THE Amanzimtoti SPCA will be hosting its first open day of the year on May 27, from 08:30 to 11:45. In an attempt to raise awareness and much-needed funds for the animals in its care, the Toti SPCA hosts open days to showcase the work it does. On the day, there will be breakfast rolls, vegan food, pancakes and baked goods for sale, as well as specials at their charity shop, with a crate of books for R60. There will also be animals up for adoption. The address is 1 Nyati Road, Athlone Park.
For more information, contact the Toti SPCA on 031 904 2424.

JUNE 18:
THE Kingsburgh Lions Club is hosting a Father’s Day family fun day on June 18 at Mills Bomb Shellhole in Warner Beach from 13:00 to 16:00. Tickets for the fundraising event are R60, under 16s free. There is a cash bar and braai facilities. Bring your own meat and picnic. There will be silly, fun field games for the children, music and prizes up for grabs.
For more information, or to buy a ticket, contact Rene Mathews on 079 829 4691 or Moira Rigby on 082 876 3239.

EVERY SATURDAY AND LAST FRIDAY:
VISIT the fun-filled New Time Market in The Square at the Toti CBD every Saturday, from 09:00 to 15:00 and every last Friday of the month from 17:00 to 21:00.
Entry is free. The aim of the market, organised by Wanderers Haven and Mug ‘n Dine, is to support small businesses, upgrade the town and help build a place of safety for those in need. The day includes entertainment for the children, cake and coffee stands, food stalls, arts and crafts, jewellery and much more.
For more information, or to book a stall, contact Sharon Swanepoel on 084 222 1819.

FREE YOGA CLASSES
FREE weekly Sajaha yoga meditation classes on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 at the Galleria Mall municipal library. The library is on the ground floor near Woolworths. For more information, call Kogie Pillay on 083 245 0382 or 083 384 9011.

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Vusi Mthalane

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