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Grocott’s Mail Friday, 8 October 2010WHAT’S ON15What to do, Where to goDon’t forget to send us your weekly listings so that you can stay up to date with all the exciting events Grahamstown has to offer! Let us know by faxing us on046 622 7282, by dropping off the information at 40 High Street or emailing community@grocotts.co.za. Please ensure that all information reaches us by the Tuesday before publication.Also please note that the inclusion of Forthcoming Attractions is dependent on space. – Susan PowersFRIDAY, 8 OCTOBERCARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALSWhen 7.30 until around 8.30pmWhere Beethoven Room, Rhodes Music DepartmentWhat Presented by the Rhodes University piano students in collaboration with the Rhodeschamber orchestra. Suitable for children and adults alike. All proceeds from the concert will bedonated to the sponsor-a-key fund, a student fundraising initiative for a concert grand piano forthe Rhodes Music Department. Tickets cost R50 for adults, R20 for students/pensioners andR10 scholars in uniform.Who 046 603 8489FRIDAY, 9 APRILSATURDAY, 9 OCTOBERDIAZ CROSS BIRD CLUB OUTINGWhen 6.15am for 6.30am departureWhere Meet at the Albany MuseumWhat Visit to Featherstone Kloof. We hope to see some returning migrant birds. Bring a hat,refreshments and binoculars.Who Jenna Holmes at 046 622 3000FARMERS MARKETWhen 9am – 1pmWhere Old Gaol, Somerset StreetWhat Fresh produce, dairy products, food stalls, pottery, garden- and potted plants, roses,homemade preserves, crafts and many other stalls.Who Lungi on 082 510 4125TUESDAY, 12 OCTOBERCLIMATE CHANGE LECTUREWhen 5pmWhere Eden Grove Blue, Rhodes UniversityWhat “Can we control rising atmospheric greenhouse gasses and climate change?” byDr Bert G Drake.Who Brad Ripley at B.Ripley@ru.ac.zaFRIDAY, 9 APRILINTERNATIONAL FILMFESTWhen 7pmWhere Eden Grove Red Lecture Theatre, Rhodes UniversityWhat Presented by the School of Languages and theInternational Office.Mugabe and the White African (2009)Admission is free. Duration: 90 minutesWho http://www.ru.ac.za/fi lmfestWEDNESDAY, 13 OCTOBERPRAYERS FOR GRAHAMSTOWNWhen 1.15pm – 1.45pmWhere Cathedral of St Michael and St GeorgeWhat To pray for Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa and the world.Who Richard or Hazel on 046 622 4006FRIDAY, 9 APRILST JOHN AMBULANCE BAZAARWhen 9am to 12pmWhere 24 Hill StreetWhat Individual stalls selling baking, preserves, woodwork, vintage and secondhand clothing,books, LPs, plants, jewellery and white elephant. There will also be a tea garden, pancakes andboerewors rollsWho Mario or Carolene on 046 636 1650CIRCLE DANCINGWhen 7.30pm – 9.30pmWhere The Scout Hall, African StreetWhat Dance to traditional music from all over the world; bothtraditional steps and modern choreographies.Who Anthea Ribbink at 072 132 2376 or Jeanne Berger at046 622 2588FOUNDERS CHALLENGEWhat A triathlon type event for teams or individuals with four legs in the race: swimming (600mat Grey Dam), cycling (20km), orienteering (5km) and running (10km).Entry forms can be collected at the Student Bureau, the Founder's Hall secretary, or requested byemail and must be submitted to the Founder's Hall secretary. Entrance fees are R160 for teamsand R50 for individuals. Entries will be allowed on the day at Union lawns at 11.30am.Who Chris Sewry at csewry@gmail.comPORT ALFRED FLORAL ART GROUPWhen 1.30pm for 2pmWhere Settlers ParkWhat Theme: New Beginnings. There will be a demonstration by Marietjie Bezuidenhout on thetheme Mellow Yellow.Who Joy Venter on 046 624 4464QUIET AFTERNOONWhen 1.30pm – 5pmWhere Meet at the Cathedral for lifts to Mariya uMama weThemba Monastery.What R10 including tea. Programme ends with the Office of the Vespers.Who Cathedral Parish Offi ce on 046 622 2445 (mornings)MANLEY FLATS BARN DANCEWhen 7pmWhere Manley Flats HallWhat R90 per person including a spitbraai, dessert and wine. Cash bar. Free transport available.Theme: Denim & Diamonds.Who Andrea Parker on 083 415 4056SUNDAY, 10 OCTOBERGREEN FUND RUN/WALKWhen 8am (late registrations) for 8.30am (starting time)Where Bicycle sculpture in front of Botanical Gardens (Lucas Avenue)What A fun relay event (only 1 km per team member / 5km total); individual entries are alsowelcome. There will be a prize for the most novel baton and for the most eye-catching outfit.Entries (teams or individuals) will be accepted on Friday 8 October outside Eden Grove (LucasAvenue).Who http://www.ru.ac.za/environment/committee/greenfund/funrunFRIDAY, 9 APRILVisitwww.grocotts.co.zafor youronline fixMONDAY, 11 OCTOBERSCOTTISH COUNTRYDANCINGWhen 8pmWhere St George's Hall, HighStreetWho Val Hodgson on 046622 2308