Things to do in the Gem of the Karoo

GRAAFF-REINET NEWS - Things to do in and around the Karoo over the next week.

Free diabetes testing:
14 November
Graaff-Reinet Lions will offer free blood sugar testing in the clinic room at Clicks on Caledon Street. This project coincides with World Diabetes Day. Time: 9am - 2pm

The Cross Plus Nothing:
17 November
Jenie and Derek Oliver from Cape Town will be ministering at the Trinity Methodist Church in Graaff-Reinet on Sunday at 9am. All are welcome. For more info contact Mariana at the church office on 049 892 2366. While in Graaff-Reinet, they will also minister at two retirement villages, bible study groups and at the rehabilitation centre.

Festive Christmas Carol service:
24 November
A group of performers from Port Elizabeth, led by renowned author and musician Annelie Botes, will present a musical journey on the theme of peace in a war-torn world at a special concert in Aberdeen's Dutch Reformed Church. The service will start at 10am, and refreshments will be served afterwards. All welcome. More information is available from Miems on 082 824 6409 or Christelle on 082 299 6123.

St James Christmas Fair:
30 November
This year's Christmas Fair at St James' Anglican Church on Saturday 30 November promises to be even better than previous years, with exciting new food stalls and the addition of carnival games for children.