What's on... in Knysna

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GARDEN ROUTE NEWS - Networking Wednesdays

• The Knysna Networking group comes together for two Wednesdays every month, with like-minded business individuals meeting to network. For more information you can contact Gudrun Cox on 072 699 4174.

Sunday Church Services

• St George's Anglican Church in Knysna's Main Street holds the following church services on Sunday: Sung eucharist at 08:00, followed by a family service and Sunday school at 09:45. All are welcome. For any further information you can phone 044 382 1239 between 08:00 and 14:00 on weekdays.

Calling all embroiderers

• The Knysna Embroiderers Guild meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at Cearn Hall on Leisure Isle. Everyone is welcome to join as a guest with a view to joining the Guild. For more information you can contact Berry Prentice on 082 2169 666.

PHOTO GALLERY: What's on this coming week in Knysna and surrounds

Obstacle time

• The popular Urban X races at Blackwaters River Lodge and Mashie Golf Course are making a return next month, with the first race scheduled for Saturday 24 September. It is a fun trail run starting with 10 easy obstacles and now includes colour stations. There are no tough obstacles requiring excessive upper body strength, so anyone can do it.

All of these will be hosted on beautiful properties with an option to stay afterwards and enjoy a coffee and/or breakfast.

Tickets are available at www.webtickets.co.za

Park it at the market

• Sedgefield: Wild Oats Community farmers' market every Saturday morning (an award-winning market with over 60 stalls of the finest local farm produce, home bakes, plants and flowers, outdoor breakfast and live music), Scarab Craft Village and Mosaic Market, all in close proximity along the N2.

• Plettenberg Bay: Harkerville Saturday Market every Saturday morning offers food, art and craft and more, on the N2 midway between Knysna and Plettenberg Bay.

• Rheenendal: Totties Country Market is on every Sunday between 10:00 and 15:00. At the market you can leisurely lunch overlooking the Totties gardens, enjoy farm-fresh flavours, taste local cheeses, jams, preserves, balsamic glazes, and all sorts of delicious food and drink! The Knysna Model Trains and playground are on show too.

• Knysna: More at the Gallery is hosting a special outdoor Market at More on Saturday 3 September at 09:00. Here you'll be able to find a treasure of locally made artisanal delicacies, arts and crafts in a beautiful setting on Leisure Isle. Join for brunch, pizzas and sushi. Fun for the whole family!

Local live shows

• Better Live will be bringing legendary frontman Arno Carstens to Blend Country Restaurant for an afternoon to remember on Saturday 20 August. Prepare for a magical musical journey spanning the two decades of Arno's career, from the mighty anthems of Springbok Nude Girls to the iconic singles of his solo career. This is Arno as you have never seen him. Don't miss this show. The art exhibition opens at 17:00 and the music will start at 18:30. Tickets are available at www.quicket.co.za.

• Drydock will be hosting the wonderful Janine for an afternoon of cover songs on Saturday 13 August between 13:00 and 16:00 before the Springboks take on New Zealand again at 17:00.

• Surf Café in Plettenberg Bay will also host live music in the build-up to the coming weekend with two live shows lined up for Thursday and Friday. Pride & Joy will take to the stage today, Thursday 11 August, and Julian Wenn will perform live music on Friday 12 August. Both shows will begin at 19:00.

• Back in Knysna, Cloud 9 will form part of Tapas & Oysters Restaurant's weekly line-up when they perform on Friday at 18:00.

• The Cowshed Eatery at Portland Manor Hotel will be a hive of activity this weekend. On Friday 12 August, Brighitte will perform from 18:00 onwards, Jaco will be on stage with his saxophone from 13:00 on Saturday 13 August, and Fat Alice Duo will play for the crowd on Sunday 14 August from 13:00. Bookings are essential, so please call or WhatsApp 060 753 7870.

• Bloo Bistro is hosting Fractal Evolution on Saturday 13 August with the show starting at 18:00, with great DJs and music on show.

Arno Carstens