COMMUNITY DIARY

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Help The rural Child Big Book Sale
Wed 1 July - Fri 3 July

This July Help The Rural Child’s Big Booksale is popping up in Pinelands! HTRC’s mobile bookshop will be in Pinelands from 1st – 3rd July, the perfect holiday outing not to be missed. Come explore our fantastic variety of well-priced, good-quality second-hand children’s books. From fascinating facts to fantastical fiction, simple story books to intriguing novels, there is sure to be a book or two for every family member! Pop in from 9:00 – 16:00 at Christ the King Catholic Church, Union Ave & stock up on all the books you need to get your family ready for a cosy winter holiday! All purchases will be entered into a lucky draw to win a R500 voucher to our well-loved online bookshop www.ruralchild.org.za. For more info contact mobile@ruralchild.org.za or 021 685 2810.
Cash and credit card facilities available. Shop with joy, knowing your purchases are supporting a sustainable lifestyle choice whilst also making a vital difference for rural children this holiday.

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Pinelands Methodist Church “Market on Union”
Saturday 4 Jul 2026

Beat the chill with some warm tea/coffee, food and fellowship. Have a ‘no cook’ weekend by taking home a pre-cooked meal plus various snacks and goodies. Browse some interesting stalls – who knows what you may find. Join us in the church hall at 2 Union Avenue.
Call Joan on 082 810 1889.

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Pineland Library Activities

Happy Hour: Wed 1 Jul 2026 - 09:30 to 11:00

Meet at the Pinelands Library activities hall between 09:30 and 11:00 to enjoy a talk entitled "In the life of a paraplegic," as told by his mom. All welcome. Call Santa 083 235 6730.

Plant Swap: Wed 8 Jul 2026 - 10:00 to 11:00

Plant lovers - share plants, cuttings and seed packs, every second Wednesday at Pinelands Library.
Call 021 814 1780.

Page Turners Book Club: Wed 15 Jul 2026 - 10:00 to 11:00

Come to the Pinelands Library committee room for a book talk with Pinelands resident, Caro Attwell, who will be talking about her memoir Saturday's Child. Call 021 814 1780.

Pinees Pram Jam: Fridays - 10:00 to 10:40

Bring your toddlers from birth to 4 years old to the Pinelands Library Hall for exciting stories
and lively music and movement sessions.
Call Verna/Lauren 021 814 1780

Chess at Pinelands Library: Wednesdays 15:00 - 17:00

Learn, practice and sharpen your chess skills and connect with others in a warm and welcoming space. All ages and levels are welcome.
Call 021 814 1780 or email pinelands.library@capetown.gov.za.

Family Bonding: Stories & Smiles
Saturdays 2026

Join us for Saturday story time and ignite your imagination with an engaging, funfilled
Saturday morning in the children’s section.
Call 021 814 1780.

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Pinelands Baptist Church Divorce Care Course Begins
25 July 2026

Meeting at 14, The Triangle, the course will run every Saturday for 13 weeks commencing 25th July at 10:00am with light snacks provided. Cost of snacks and manual will be R450 per person. Please do not let this put you off - funding is available where necessary. Contact us if you are going through divorce or separation or even thinking about it. Let us know if you are interested in a Divorce Care for Kids course.
Call Alan Minogue on 083 456 1196 or the church on 021 531 3922.

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Pinelands Stamp Circle
Wed 29 Jul 2026

Meet at 18:30 in the Activities Hall above the Pinelands Library. David Watts will exhibit "Military Mail."
Email Martin: m.tristan.crawford@gmail.com.

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Centenary Art Exhibit at St Stephens Church
29 July - 2 August 2026

View art by community artists displayed in the new Victory Hall of St Stephen's Anglican Church daily from 10:00 to 16:00. Some artwork will be for sale. Enjoy a small craft market and tea garden on Saturday morning 1 August from 10:00 to 14:00.For details call the Parish Office at 067 792 2274.

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Pinelands Schools Music Festival
30 July 2026

Celebrate 100 years of education in Pinelands through music at the Hugo Lambrechts Auditorium, Parow at 18:30. Tickets available through Quicket.

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Cannons Creek Treasure Hunt
Saturday 1 August 2026

A magical treasure has been hidden at Cannons Creek Independent School. The finest crew in the land is needed to find it. Be amazed at a magic show, have fun with sand art, decorate treats, bounce on the jumping castle and enjoy much more! Bring your 3-5 year old child to join the fun.
RSVP to marketing@cannonscreek.co.za, or visit www.cannonscreek.co.za.

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Helen Keller Society Book Room and Nursery Open to the Public
Fri 31 July, 28 Aug, 30 Oct

The Helen Keller Society will open their book room and garden nursery for sales to the general public on the last Friday of every month between 10:00 and noon. Call Bev Wroth on 021 531 5311.

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Bric-A-Brac Sales for KAPS
Saturdays 9am -1pm

Visit Gloria at the Karoo Animal Protection Society (KAPS) and browse through a variety of goodies at the bric-a-brac table at the Pinelands Club. All donations are welcome including dog and cat food or warm pet bedding for the cold winter days. For collection call Gloria at 083 450 2782.

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