Every first Wednesday outside the Concordia library from 09:00 to noon. Free inoculations for dogs and cats, by Knysna Veterinary Clinic and Emzini Tours. We try to give collars to the dogs, give some pet education to everyone there, sign up as many for sterilisation at KAWS as possible, then all the dogs get dewormed, inoculated, checked for fleas and mange and any other problems. Each dog receives a booklet with their information.

Help with the control of alien vegetation and learn more about our local indigenous plants at Pledge Nature Reserve every Wednesday from 09:30 to 10:30. More info: 082 773 4118

The Nelson Mandela University George Campus is having an open dialogue on the history of historic context of the Southern Cape Region. The discussion will be led by an excellent panel of historians, such as Professor Denver Webb, an historian and heritage practitioner at the university. The public is welcome to attend and join the discussion.

Everything’s better with chocolate, including brandy! Indulge in the melt-in-your mouth joy of South Africa’s best brandies paired with the creamy deliciousness of chocolate at Fancourt’s exclusive Brandy and Chocolate pairing on 24 July. Savour the fiery flavours of KWV goodness perfectly matched with hazelnut praline, decadent white chocolate and the perfect harmony of bitter meets sweet, the dark chocolate way. Just add you for an evening of fruity flavours and Fancourt fun, as always. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today for only R110 per person.

Join our group and find the support for persons living with Anxiety and Depression, every Wednesday from 19:00 to 20:00. For more info, please contact AJ on 083 744 3897. You are not alone!

Narcotics Anonymous has a free meeting on Thursdays at St Mark's Cathedral hall from 19:30 to 21:00. Info: 072 444 9745.

Garden Route trail running only on Thursdays from 17:45 at Botanical Garden, Caledon Str, George. Routes vary between 4km and 6km. Jacques Mouton 082 787 5300.

Bridge @ Great Brak every Thursday from 13:00 at the Great Brak cricket clubhouse. Beginners welcome. Contact Johan (083 736 5747).

Tyd: Vry 09:00 - 17:00, Sat 09:00 - 14:00. Kreatiewe skeppings en produkte, demonstrasies, modevertonings en vertellings. Toegang gratis. Marelie 082 745 8314.

Sommer Net Ons ATKV bied leesmarathon aan vir leerders van gr. R tot gr. 7. Tyd: 09:00-12:00. Plek: Eagle's Nest, Pacaltsdorp. Inskrywings by Beverley 071 604 2007 of sommernetonsatkv1@gmail.com.

The Mossel Bay Bridge Club meets every Friday afternoon from 13:00 at the St Peter's Church hall, corner of Marsh and Mitchell streets, Mossel Bay. All interested bridge players are welcome. For further information, call Dorothy Potgieter (074 668 4016).

No Fifty Plus Music Club taking place. The club's activities are temporarily halted due to the organiser, Lorraine Morgan, undergoing a routine operation. Concerts will resume in January 2020. Info: lesley.colin.welch@gmail.com.

Join us for Christmas in July at Fancourt for a 3 course meal, on the 26th of July 2019 at R295 per person. For bookings contact Sharon 044 804 0437 or sharonm@fancourt.co.za Terms and conditions apply. Please note that member discounts do not apply to any special offers.

Akteur Frank Opperman bied aan sy eenmanvertoning, Donkie, 'n komiese drama. Teks deur Dana Snyman. Kaartjies by www.frank-in-george.co.za of TaDa Promotions te Victoriastraat 46 of by Moederkerk. Navrae: 044 873 2998/044 874 2036.

'Sustainable gardening', a talk by Keith Kirsten. Time: 10:00. Venue: Environmental Education Centre, Garden Route Botanical Garden. Tickets: R50. Raffle and refreshments for sale. Info: grbotsoc@gmail.com.

The Garden Route SPCA has a stall at the Polar Bear Plunge at Victoria Bay on 27 July. The event takes place from 10:00 until around 15:00. If you are able to assist at the stall selling promotional items, please contact Ethne McFarlane on 082 787 7152. Please come and support our team and remember voting is online.

Die Tuinroete DBV se algemene jaarlikse vergadering is om 10:00 op Saterdag 
27 Julie, in die Opvoedkundige Sentrum, DBV, Ossie Urbanweg, Tamsui Industria, George. Kontak die DBV by 044 878 1990 vir verdere inligting.

The annual dotsure.co.za Polar Bear Plunge is a blanket drive on steroids! The Garden Route community is urged to donate a blanket as an entry fee and “Get Freezin’ for a Reason" by taking a plunge in the icy winter waters. All proceeds go to charities supporting those in need. Help us reach our goal of collecting 1,000 blankets. There’ll be Live Entertainment, stalls, kids’ corner, a dunk tank & competitions! Link for online entries: http://bit.ly/RegisterToTakeThePlunge. Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/2330588980544760/

The Garden Route SPCA will have their annual general meeting at 10:00 on Saturday 27 July, at the SPCA Education Centre, in Ossie Urban Road, Tamsui Industria, George.

Seven Passes Initiative annual general meeting. Time: 19:00. Venue: Touwsranten Community Hall. Renewal of membership or new membership can be done on the evening at R10 for the 2019/2020 year.