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Tuesday June 7 to Saturday June 11 – Tom Budge Hypnotherapy Workshops. Accredited by the American Council of Hypnotherapy as both an instructor and examiner, he was selected by the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association as one of the top 10 therapists in the world. He has also studied with Ram Das, the spiritual teacher, for many years. All lectures and workshops will be held at Island Hospice, 6 Natal Rd, Belgravia. Tuesday(for a general audience) 5pm to 7pm, Island Hospice, lecture Power of the Mind. How can we use our minds to create a better life for ourselves? How can we use our minds to create better health for ourselves? Wednesday (for medical, mental health and alternative healing health professionals), 3pm to7pm, Island Hospice, Health Professionals Workshop: Uses of Hypnotherapy Principles for Healing. Use of hypnotic language for best possible outcomes, techniques for calming anxious clients, use of suggestion to increase compliance and positive outcomes. Hypnotic anesthesia. Working with various health issues: Fibromayalgia, Pain Control, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Asthma, Allergies, and Addictions. Thursday and Friday: 8.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 4pm, Advanced Workshop: Hypnotherapy Principles and Application. (prerequisite: training in hypnotherapy and current use in your professional capacity) Pain control. Parts therapy. Working with chronic fatigue syndrome clients,. Medical hypnosis with boosting the immune system. Working with asthma. Working with high anxiety clients. Saturday: (for a general audience) Power of the Mind Workshop 8.30am to 12:30pm. Using the power of our minds to help us overcome addictions, control pain, focus our minds for school and work tasks, relieve anxiety, control our blood pressure and boost our immune systems for better health. All enquiries please contact Dr Jonathan Brakarsh at jonathanbrakarsh@gmail.com
Tuesday June 7, Tuesday June 21, Tuesday July 5, Tuesday July 19 and Tuesday August 2 – Morning Music Lecture Series – Learn to listen to music. This music lecture series is aimed at enhancing your appreciation of the music you listen to. Discover musical listening skills through a set of themed lectures. The theme of the lectures this term is entitled Men at Work. We will be exploring the impact of the working conditions of the four great composers of the First Viennese School on the music that they composed. Listen to and discuss works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Schubert. Speaker: Shirley Warhurst, venue: The Hive, 6A Kenilworth Road, Newlands. Time: 10:30am. Cost: $10 per lecture or $50 for the whole series. Bookings can be made by contacting thehiveharare@gmail.com
Tuesday June 7 – The Prince Experience. Music of the late musical great, presented by Alex Fairlie and friends in honour of the man who made hits like Purple Rain for the world to enjoy. Showtime 6.30pm, venue one67 Enterprise Road. Entry $5. Food and drinks on sales. Advance booking essential, so please book now by calling 0772 881877.
Tuesday June 7 – The Doc Club presents The Salt Of The Earth. Winner of Un Certain Regard at Cannes 2014, nominated for Best Documentary Academy Award. 95% Rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Directed by Wim Wenders. For the past 40 years, the photographer Sebastião Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed some of the major events of our recent history; international conflicts, starvation and exodus. He is now embarking on the discovery of pristine territories, of wild fauna and flora, and of grandiose landscapes as part of a huge photographic project, which is a tribute to the planet’s beauty. Sebastião Salgado’s life and work are revealed to us by his son, Juliano, who went with him during his last travels, and by Wim Wenders, himself a photographer. 6.30pm, Tristan’s Bar, 14 Aintree Rd. Entry $5 (goes to charity).
Wednesday June 8 and Saturday June 11 – Upmarket Food Market. 12 Maasdorp Avenue (next door to the Bottom Drawer restaurant), 9am to 12 noon every Wednesday and Saturday. We have wonderful food and handmade crafts – fresh produce, organic veg, amazing bread, banting products, baked goods, delicious fudge, sugar-free sweets, nougat, yoghurt, cheese, ethnic food, fresh juices, chicken, sausages, smoked bacon, pickles, samosas, eggs, woollen items, jewellery, beadwork, paintings, handmade soap and so much more.
Thursday June 9 and Saturday June 11 – Musicians Inspire Africa. This is an organisation founded by Zimbabwean-born musician Prince Nyatanga. It is based in America and sends out young musicians each year to spend a week in a Zimbabwean school. This year they are being hosted by Hellenic Academy and the musicians are Sylvia Wehrs (violin), Evelyn Lam (piano), Allegra Whiting (cello), Ariadne Antipa (piano), Kendra Leigh Balmer (choral conductor), Bridget Kinneary (viola) and Michael Sherman (jazz musician and sound engineer). They are studying at a variety of American institutions including the Cleveland Institute of Music and the Eastman School of Music. Thursday June 9 at 6pm: recital given by MIA musicians; Saturday June 11 at 6pm: MIA musicians in concert with Hellenic Academy Orchestra. Both concerts will be held in The Room at Hellenic Academy and will be followed by wine, tea, coffee and snacks. Entry will be by donation.
Friday June 10 – Roll Out The Barrel. One67 Enterprise Road, music starts 7pm. A fun pub night, with bangers and mash, fish and chips and other pub grub. Music from Mande Snyman and Tony Palmer … including sing-alongs of old pub favourites. An indoors treat with a roaring log fire. Entry $5. Food and drinks on sale. Booking essential as places are limited. Call 0772 881877.
Sunday June 12 – Scruffs Dog Show. 8.30am, Hellenic International Academy. All (and people) dogs welcome. Lots of entertainment, all sorts of entry classes and prizes. For the children: jumping castle, fun photos.
Sunday June 12 – Celebrity Subscription Concerts’ pre-Bulawayo Music Festival recital. World-famous pianist Leslie Howard, one of the most popular classical performers ever to come to Zimbabwe, will perform works by Grieg, Beethoven and Liszt. 2.30pm starts (please note this time as it differs from previous recitals). Venue: Arundel School Chapel. Advance booking open at The Spotlight (where payments can be made by swipe card or done online – no cash needed). Tickets $10. This is an additional concert and not a subscription concert (Red Carpet members free). Students are also free.
Tuesday June 14 – Fun team quiz at one67. The latest in the fortnightly series of popular quiz evenings, where the accent is on fun for all. No entry fee. Food and drinks on sale. Advance booking for tables is recommended: call 0772 881877. Quizmaster tonight will be Pete Simpson.
Wednesday June 15 to Sunday June 19 – Bulawayo Music Festival. Supported by NMB Bank Limited. Zimbabwe Academy of Music, Bulawayo. Booking for festival season tickets now open at the Academy, e-mail :zamfriends@gatorzw.co.uk. Season tickets cost $75 and cover all events. Details of accommodation can also be provided if necessary. The organisers are aware of the pressure on budgets and the current cash crisis, but seats can be reserved and payment can follow when convenient as long as it’s before June 15. Performers include Theo Bross (cello), Coady Green (piano), Leslie Howard (piano), Nokuthula Ngwenyama (violin), the Odeion Quartet, Christopher Smith (piano), the Heuglin Tenors and Molly Dzangare, Impumelelo Shining Stars, Amawumbo Dance Company and Wings Over Jordan.
Thursday June 16 to Saturday June 18 – Much Ado About Nothing. A British Embassy production, being staged to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Bard’s death. An open air production that will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Thursday show is a black tie premiere, tickets $25. Tickets for the other two shows are $ 12. All tickets are available at 75 King George Road, Avondale, and at Chisi Walk, 15 Shortheath Road, Chisipite. The play uses the Shakespearean text in a modern setting – it is set in 1969 – to tell the story of a house party hosted by Leonato at which comedy, romance, villainy, drama and tragedy combine to bring Benedick and Beatrice to acknowledge their love for each other. Dress for winter. More information from 0785 219306 or adotickets@gmail.com
Thursday June 16 to Saturday June 18 – Sanganai/Hlanganani/World Tourism Expo. The Zimbabwe Tourism Authority hosts the ninth annual edition of this event, to be held this year in the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds, Bulawayo, using Halls 3 and 4. The relocation of Sanganai/Hlanganani/World Tourism Expo to the city of Bulawayo has been done to stimulate the development and growth of tourism in regions across the country. Sanganai/Hlanganani is one of Africa’s premier tourism showcases, aimed at bringing international buyers and exhibitors under one roof. Details can be sourced from the Executive Director, National Convention Bureau, call (04) 770409 or e-mail ncb@ztazim.co.zw. Alternatively, contact the exhibition team: edson@ztazim.co.zw, sheona@ztazim.co.zw or sanganai@ztazim.co.zw
Wednesday June 15 to Saturday June 18 – Barnyard Theatre returns to Harare with Viva Las Vegas. A tribute to the greats of the musical world who have had them rocking in aisles in the night spots of Las Vegas … from Elvis to Celine Dion and everyone in between, presented by a 10-member dance, song and music ensemble cast. Booking now open (tickets $20) at the Barnyard cob office in PaSangano, Avondale. Call 0772 238715 or 0712 601107. Grab a group of friends and pack a picnic … then enjoy one of the best shows you’ll see in Harare this year.
Sunday June 19 – Fathers’ Day luncheon at one67. Dads and families can come along for an afternoon of relaxation and fun, with music by Steve Theron. Starts 12 noon. Lunch and drinks on sale. Call 0772 881877 to book. Fun events for families including ‘how well do you know your dad’ quiz competition with prizes.
Tuesday June 21 – Games Evening at one67. Come along for board games and other fun activities around the fireplace at one67 Enterprise Road. Starts 6.30pm. No entry fee. Food and drink on sale. Table bookings can be made by calling 0772 881877. Open to individuals, couples, families and groups of friends. It’s officially the shortest day and longest night of the year and the half-way point of winter, so come out for a warming night of fun.
Wednesday June 22 to Saturday July 16 – Phantom – The Concert. Reps Theatre. Following the great success of 2014’s Les Miserables – The Concert, The Repertory Players present the music of one of the world’s favourite love stories, with all the great music you know so well. Starring David Bvumbe as The Phantom and exciting new talents Natalie Carroll as Christine and Shaun Mundawarara as Raoul. Matinees June 25, July 2, 9 and 16 (2.30pm). Evening shows 7pm (family specials on the first two Tuesdays). Tickets $8 to $15. Book at The Spotlight (call (04) 308159 or visit www.thespotlight.co.zw (online bookings available). Directed by Sue Bolt and musical direction by Meg Mackenzie. A treat for audiences of all ages.
Friday June 24 – Harare Children’s Home gala dinner. A fundraiser for this well-established and well-managed home for boys under 12 and girls up to late teens. Meikles Hotel, 7pm. Tickets $40 per person, includes supper and entertainment. Raffle and auction. Limited number of seats available as many seats have already been sold in advance to groups. Call 0737 694383.
Sunday June 26 – Fun team quiz at the GSD Club. First quiz at this venue (behind OK Mart) for some years. Open to everyone, with no entry fee. Food and drinks on sale. A fun quiz for teams – come alone to join a team or bring a team Suitable for families. Quiz starts 11am. Good idea to book – call 0737 694383 or e-mail aquarius@iwayafrica.co.zw.
Tuesday June 28 – Fun team quiz at one67. The latest in the fortnightly series of popular quiz evenings, where the accent is on fun for all. No entry fee. Food and drinks on sale. Advance booking for tables is recommended: call 0772 881877. Quizmaster tonight will be Pete Simpson.
Wednesday June 29 – Fourth Zimbabwe SME Banking and Microsfinance summit. 8.30am to 5pm. Registration fee: $150 per delegate. Exhibition stands: $150 for 9sqm. Andy Millar Conference Centre, Harare Showgrounds. Theme: Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises Development and Supporting Value Chains in Zimbabwe. Partners: Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Cooperatives Development, Zimbabwe Agricultural Society, and Zimbabwe Association of Microfinance Institutions.
Thursday June 30 – Four Seasons Designer Luncheon. One67 Enterprise Road. Starts 12 noon. Fashion from a leading designer, presented tearoom style by a line-up of models. Buffet luncheon, including salads and health options. Advance booking essential – call 0772 881877. This will now take place at one67 on the last Thursday of each month. Tickets $15 per person. It’s not just for the ladies!
Sunday July 3 – 2016 Borrowdale Craft Fair. Old Georgians’ Club. 9am to 4pm. Entry: adults $2, pensioners and children $1. More information and stand bookings: visit 256 Herbert Chitepo Road, corner 5th Street, or tel: (04) 794182, cell 0772 308381. Office open between 8am and 2pm Mon-Fri. E-mail itafrica@zol.co.zw
Friday July 8 – Red Blazer Golf Day. Open to anyone currently or previously connected with the St George’s College, the Old Georgians’ Association or Hartmann House – the ‘red blazer community.’ Fourball format, Royal Harare Golf Club, $250 per team. Download the registration form from http://www.stgeorges.co.zw/red_blazer_golf_day_2016 and return to College Cashier by latest Thursday 30th June. For queries email Suzanne Robinson alumni@stgeorges.co.zw
Friday July 8 – Star Trekking. A musical show with a difference on the 50th anniversary of the start of the original Star Trek TV series, and on the day the latest Star Trek movie is released. Venue: one67 enterprise Road. Diarise now, details to follow. Showtime 7pm. Information from 0737 694383.
Saturday July 9 – Argentinian Braai and Musical Afternoon. One67 enterprise Road. It’s Argentina’s national day so enjoy a stylish braai and a great afternoon of music by Mande. Starts 12.30pm. Diarise now, details to follow.
Saturday July 9 – The 24-Hour Run Wild Relay and Rhino AWAREness Day. Donnybrook motor race course. Starts at 10am on Saturday and finishes 10am on Sunday. Teams consist of five members at $100 per team, including t-shirts. Minimum of one team member must be on the track at any time during the 24-hour period. Get your own teams together or put in your corporate team. Take up the challenge. Pre-registration through Mel Barnes melbzim@gmail.com. There will also be a Fun Run/Walk, so all those not up to the 24-hour run can still support. No entry charge for this, feel free to dress up or do anything you like! Fun Runners/Walkers will also set off at 10am on Saturday and can run/walk for as long as they wish. One lap of the track is 2.75 km. Fun for the whole family on Saturday with stalls, food and beverages, children’s entertainment, music and more. Entry: Adults $5 Children and OAPs $1, under 5s free. Proceeds from the event will go to AWARE Trust’s Rhino Protection Operations. Anyone interested in putting up a stall, exhibiting your products, sponsorship options and any enquiries please contact Tracey Hugill tracey@awaretrust.org.
Thursday July 12 – Fun team quiz at one67. The latest in the fortnightly series of popular quiz evenings, where the accent is on fun for all. No entry fee. Food and drinks on sale. Advance booking for tables is recommended: call 0772 881877.
Thursday July 14 – Café Rene at one67. July is the months in which the people of Canada, the USA and France celebrate their national days, so it’s time for an indoors evening around the fireplace, where you’ll fins some food, drink and entertainment that comes from each of these lands, and, just maybe, you’ll have Rene … and Edith … and some of the others on hand to amuse you. Starts 6.30pm. Diarise now, details to follow.
Saturday July 16 – Cynthia Smith Memorial Bike Ride. Wingate Golf Club. Ride 15km, 25km or 50km (GPS needed). Registration from 7am. Fundraiser for VAWZ. Phone Chrystal on 0712 201553.
Friday July 29 – VAWZ Fundraising Golf Day. Wingate Golf Club. For teams of four. Individuals can also be teamed up with others. Call Di Fynn on 0772 357820.
Saturday July 30 – Queen of Hearts Food and Crafts Fair. 11am to 4pm, Queen of Hearts, Enterprise Road/Hurworth Road, Highlands. $2 entry for adults, children under 12 free.
August – the 2016 SPCA Blue Cross. The annual walking, running cycling event that takes participants from Zimbabwe’s lowest point near the confluence of the Save and Runde rivers to the highest point, Nyangani. You start when you need to suit your own pace (visit www.bluecross.com for advice) and everyone finishes together on Monday August 8. More information from Lynne 0772 470657 or Kirsten 0777 055803. E-mail mutarespca@gmail.com.
Sunday August 21 – VAWZ Vets Dog Walk. 7 am at Wingate Golf Club.
Monday August 22 to Saturday August 27 – 2016 Harare Show. This year is the 106th annual show, and the theme is: Climate Resilience – The New Agricultural Frontier. Preceded by exhibitors’ training on August 3, international showjumping competition from August 15 to 21. The show itself will feature exhibition stands and many events to educate, inform and entertain. Children’s fun park, daily fireworks displays, police display daily, live performances by entertainers each day. Traders’ Day Monday August 22. WEZ and ZAS agri quiz Tuesday August 23. National agri-business conference Wednesday August 24. Official opening and prizegiving Friday August 26. Leadership for enhancement of Agricultural Development Series each day. Students in uniform free on Tuesday August 23. Learn more through www.zas.co.zw or Facebook/Zimbabwe Agricultural Society. Call (04) 780963-6 or e-mail marketing@zas.co.zw
Friday September 23 to Sunday September 25 – The 2016 Zimbabwe Motor Show. Venue: Old Georgians Sports Club. Previous exhibitors have first option on their exhibition stands and new exhibitors are welcome. Visit Facebook/ZimbabweMotorShow. Enquiries and bookings to Gabriel Ettlin, event organiser, tel. 0774 336376.
Some helpful information about school terms in 2016: Second term – End: Thursday August 4, half term: June 17 to 20. Public Holidays: Africa Day, May 25. Third term: Start Tuesday September 6, End: Thursday December 8, half term: October 14 to 17. First term 2017 starts Tuesday January 10.
Need a breath of fresh air? Enjoy a healthy walk or run through the Mukuvisi Woodlands this and every Sunday. Beautiful grasses, flowers and mushrooms to see. Enjoy the rock pool on the Mukuvisi river, which is flowing nicely. You may start your walk any time from 6.30am up to 10.30am (Please note that there have been sightings of our sable family along the 5km route early in the morning). Depending on the trail that you take you can be out in the fresh air for 1 – 2 hours. Bacon and egg roll, coffee and other items at the coffee shop is available from 7am onwards this Sunday (new weekend caterers started last Sunday – hot, fresh and quick!). Entry fees are $5 per adult (visitor/runner/walker/biker), children from 5-12 years $2, and $1 per dog, senior citizens over 65 – no charge. Dogs on leashes and kids on mountain bikes very welcome. Trails from 3km to 10km. Please note, with annual Woodland Walker membership ($50 single, $80 double, $120 per family, including kids and dogs!) you can walk on any weekend at no further charge. Get more details when you book in with our reception staff. Food is placed for the animals at the Viewing Platform around 10am – see eland, zebra, giraffe and impala; guinea fowl, Egyptian geese, grey heron and more. Mukuvisi Woodlands is 5km from centre of Harare on Glenara Avenue/Hillside Road. Call (04) 747111/123 or 0774 198009. Advice for walkers: When it’s hot make sure you wear a hat and take some water with you. You can buy bottled water before you start. The trails take you near the bird hide and small dam and then into the wild game area. So ensure your dogs are well leashed. Anyone letting their dog off the lead in the wild game area may be banned from The Woodlands. Having dogs on the leash is not only for the protection of your dog, but to stop them disturbing our wild animals. We have cut the grass on the trails, but please check your dogs afterwards for ticks, (preferably spray/dip them beforehand). and discourage them from eating any animal droppings they may find along the way!
Dombombira: for a wonderful day out for the whole family. Large ancient cave painting sites, ancient grinding hollows, trails to explore, rocks to climb. Museum, mini golf, pool table, childrens playground, adults scary aerial slide, rescued animals. Braai and picnic areas. Lots to see and do. Booking essential. 14 Mandalay Park Ruwa Cell 0772 868 577 cell/whatsapp 0772 466 683 Facebook: Dombombira, www.dombombira.co.zw.
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