* Birds. Paarl Bird Sanctuary celebrates 15 years of bird monitoring on Saturday 23 May. The count begins at 09:00. The roof wetting of the new viewing platform is scheduled for 10:00. Bring chairs and own breakfast to join the monitors for champagne. For more information, contact Yvonne at 021-872-4972.
* Dans. Die Boland-tak van die boeremusiekgilde hou op Vrydag 29 Mei vanaf 20:00 tot 01:00 ’n dans met die orkes van Danie Willemse by Laerskool Noord-Eind in die Paarl. Kaartjies is R25 vir lede en R35 vir nie-lede.
Op Saterdag 6 Junie hou hulle ook hul takkompetisie by Laerskool Noord-Eind. Vir besprekings, kontak Ciceel Wentzel by 083-3467-083 of vir die voorsitter Johann Wentzel by 083-3574-552.
* Dementia. Do you need support with the care of someone with dementia? Join Dementia SA’s support group meeting on Thursday 4 June at 10:00 at Groenleegte Medical Centre, 11 Camargue Street, Paarl. They will discuss the challenges of this condition while providing counselling, awareness and support. For more information, contact Dementia SA on 021-421-0077/78
* Affair. An eclectic series of activities, titled A Franschhoek Affair, will be presented in Franschhoek every weekend in June (Friday to Sunday). They include work-shops on glass slumping, raku firing, art, fynbos & photography outings, guided nature walks, mountain-biking, bread making and wine tasting walking tours. Visit www.aka.co.za or phone 021-876-3027.