* Moedersdag. ACVV Noorder-Paarl bied ’n Moedersdagoggend aan op 6 Mei om 09:30 by die NG Toringkerksaal met as spreker Stephanie Redelinghuys, die skrywer van “A Life interrupted - The Story of Misjke”. Sy sal praat oor bipolęre depressie “ “hoe as dit ’n geliefde is?” Kaartjies kos R20. Vir navrae, kontak Isobel by 021-872-3487.
* Dementia. Do you need support with the care of someone with dementia? The Dementia SA support group will meet on Thursday 7 May at 10:00 at Groenleegte Medical Centre, 11 Camargue Street, Paarl North. The challenges of this condition will be discussed while providing counselling, awareness and support. Contact 021-421-0077/78.
* Bridge Drive. A bridge drive will be held in aid of Franschhoek Hospice on Friday 8 May at 09:30 at Domaine Des Anges. Tickets cost R150 (including a delicious lunch and wine). Contact Lyn on 082-454-9102 or Colleen on 021-876-3085
* Literary Festival. With over 45 multiple award-winning authors on the programme, this year’s Franschhoek Literary Festival (FLF) from 15 to 17 May promises to be a hub of shared creative energy. For the full programme visit the website www.flf.co.za.
* Festival. The Riebeek Valley Olive Festival will be held this weekend. On Friday 1 May at 19:00 a Cowboy theme dinner will be held at Allesverloeren (R100). On Saturday 2 May there will be a three-course dinner at 18:00 (R260) per person, while a Boland lunch, which includes a traditional three-course lunch with live instrumental music, will be held on Sunday 3 May at 12:00. Tickets cost R140 (R60 for children under 12 years old).
On Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 till 17:00 there will be live entertainment and loads of fun activities for the kids. Pre-paid booking is essential. Contact Helena on 022-461-2589 during office hours. Allesverloren is situated between Riebeek Kasteel and Riebeek West.
* Blomme. Die Paarl Blommeklub vergader Dinsdag 5 Mei om 19:00 by die NG Kerksaal in Denneburg. ’n Demonstrasie oor moderne Konstruksietegnieke word aangebied. Die ledekompetisie is “emosies”. Alle lede word herinner om hul ledegeld vir die jaar saam te neem. Vir navrae, kontak Erika Mouton Griffiths by 082-852-6661.
