COMMUNITY DIARY

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Pinelands Baptist Church Divorce Care Course Begins
25 July 2026

Late joiners to the course, which runs for 13 weeks, are welcome. Meet at number 14, The Triangle, every Saturday, at 10:00. Snacks will be provided. Cost of snacks and manual will be R450 per person. Please do not let this put you off - funding is available where necessary. Contact us if you are going through divorce or separation or even thinking about it. Let us know if you are interested in a Divorce Care for Kids course. Call Alan Minogue on 083 456 1196 or the church on 021 531 3922.

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Centenary Art Exhibit at St Stephens Church
29 July - 2 August 2026

View art by community artists displayed in the new Victory Hall of St Stephen's Anglican Church daily from 10:00 to 16:00. Some artwork will be for sale. Enjoy a small craft market and tea garden on Saturday morning 1 August from 10:00 to 14:00.For details call the Parish Office at 067 792 2274.

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Pinelands Schools Music Festival
30 July 2026

Celebrate 100 years of education in Pinelands through music at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow at 18:30. Tickets available through Quicket.

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Pinelands Methodist Church “Market on Union”
Saturday 1 Aug 2026

First Saturday of the month means Market Day! Join us for the monthly favourites: bacon and egg rolls, pancakes, tea, coffee, music, Bric ‘n Brac, and lots of warm fellowship. Have a ‘no cook’ weekend by taking home a pre-cooked meal plus various snacks and goodies. Browse the stalls – who knows what you may find. In the church hall at 2 Union Avenue between 09:00 and 12:00.
Call Joan on 082 810 1889.

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Cannons Creek Treasure Hunt
Saturday 1 August 2026

A magical treasure has been hidden at Cannons Creek Independent School. The finest crew in the land is needed to find it. Be amazed at a magic show, have fun with sand art, decorate treats, bounce on the jumping castle and enjoy much more! Bring your 3-5 year old child to join the fun.
RSVP to marketing@cannonscreek.co.za, or visit www.cannonscreek.co.za.

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Pineland Library Activities

Happy Hour: Wed 5 Aug 2026 - 09:30 to 11:00

Pinelands Library committee room from 09:30 to 11:00. Enjoy a book chat with Verna. All welcome. Call Santa 083 235 6730..

Plant Swap: Wed 12 Aug 2026 - 10:00 to 11:00

Plant lovers - share plants, cuttings and seed packs at Pinelands Library.

Page Turners Book Club: Wed 19 Aug 2026 - 09:30 to 11:30

Pinelands Library committee room: 09:30 - 10:30 Book talk with Gill Leggatt - a teacher and prolific writer of a number of book genres including educational material.
10:30 - 11:30 Book talk with Gary Hirson - a published author, photographer, SAQA trainer, coach and breathwork instructor.
Call 021 814 1780.

Pinees Pram Jam: Fridays - 10:00 to 10:40

Bring your toddlers from birth to 4 years old to the Pinelands Library Hall for exciting stories
and lively music and movement sessions.
Call Verna/Lauren 021 814 1780

Chess at Pinelands Library: Wednesdays 15:00 - 17:00

Learn, practice and sharpen your chess skills and connect with others in a warm and welcoming space. All ages and levels are welcome.
Call 021 814 1780 or email pinelands.library@capetown.gov.za.

Family Bonding: Stories & Smiles
Saturdays 2026

Join us for Saturday story time and ignite your imagination with an engaging, funfilled
Saturday morning in the children’s section.
Call 021 814 1780.

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Pre-primary Explore Day at SGGS
Sat 22 Aug 2026

Come and experience the nurturing learning environment at St George’s first-hand in Richmond Road, Mowbray between 09:00 and 12 noon. Interactive activities for children, Grades Pre-R, R, and 1, and an information session for parents.
Call 021 689 9354 to book.

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Pinelands Stamp Circle
Wed 26 Aug 2026

Meet at 18:30 in the Activities Hall above the Pinelands Library. This will be a "Crawford Evening" plus "Garden Cities" and the Beginners Cup Competition.
Email Martin: m.tristan.crawford@gmail.com.

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Cannons Creek Colour Run
Friday 4 September 2026

Enjoy a 5 km walk/run through the colours starting at 17:00. Tickets are available at www.cannonscreek.co.za. Pre-entry price is R80 or on the day R100. There will be lucky draws and food vendors.

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Helen Keller Society Book Room and Nursery Open to the Public
Fri 31 July, 28 Aug, 30 Oct

The Helen Keller Society will open their book room and garden nursery for sales to the general public on the last Friday of every month between 10:00 and noon. Call Bev Wroth on 021 531 5311.

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Bric-A-Brac Sales for KAPS
Saturdays 9am -1pm

Visit Gloria at the Karoo Animal Protection Society (KAPS) and browse through a variety of goodies at the bric-a-brac table at the Pinelands Club. All donations are welcome including dog and cat food or warm pet bedding for the cold winter days. For collection call Gloria at 083 450 2782.

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