What's on the Cape Point Route this weekend: 3rd & 4th October...

Summer seems to have arrived and there are lots of active events on the Cape Point Route this weekend.

Join Dog walkers, who are walking 75km to raise money for the SPCA; The monthly Moonlight Meander is on Muizenberg Beach on Saturday evening promoting safety together and there is a Guinness World Record attempt in Muizenberg - trying to get the most surfers on a wave.

Some great live music and free kids activities... check out our recommendations below. Have fun on the Cape Point Route this weekend.

EARTHWAVE 2009:

The third annual edition of Earthwave will be staged at Muizenberg and on beaches worldwide on Saturday & Sunday, 3 & 4 October 2009.
Earthwave is a global environmental initiative that promotes sustainable lifestyle choices by harnessing the huge interest surrounding local surfing communities attempting to set a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the highest number of surfers riding the same wave simultaneously.

In 2009 people worldwide are aware of the climate crisis through the efforts of allied organisations such as Earth Day, Earthdance, Earth Hour, Live Earth, WWF and others. This year the events will promote the sustainable lifestyle choices that are now available as we seek to reduce our impact on the environment. These choices include renewable energy; recycling; reducing waste and energy use; re-usable rather than disposable items; bio-degradable, organic and local products and packaging, all of which not only help the environment but save money at the same time.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS Sunday 4 October
08.30 – 12.00 Earthwave Longboard Classic
10.00 Registration opens for Guinness World Record attempt
11.00 Free surf lessons by Roxy Surf Club & Surf Shack
11.30 Talk on “Climate Change – How can you help”
Estate Manager : Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens
12.00 – 12.30 SUP Expression Session by Coreban
12.00 Dig For Gold – Over R20 000 in prizes buried in sand
12.30 – 13.00 Line-up for Guinness World Record attempt
12.15 – 12.30 Diski Dance by CODA and Cape Town Tourism
13.00 – 14.00 Guinness World Record attempt
14.00 – 16.30 Semis & Finals of Earthwave Longboard Classic
17.30 – Late After-party at Brass Bell in conjunction with Zigzag
19.00 Official numbers at Earthwave SA announced – Brass Bell
19.30 Comedy spot by Mark Sampson – Brass Bell
21.00 Official numbers at Earthwave Brazil & Argentina announced
All day Activities
* Miss Earth South Africa – Chanel Grantham
* Presentations on preserving waterways + beach cleanups by Ocean Minded
* Displays by Save Our Seas and Shark Spotters
* Exhibition of SUP equipment and free lessons by Coreban
* Sticker showers and Give-Aways
* Raffles and fund-raising for worthy causes

SPCA KILOMETRES FOR CANINES TABLE MOUNTAIN WALK:
On the 3rd and 4th October of 2009 a group of dog walking Capetonians aim to walk non stop, from Cape Point to the bottom of Platteklip gorge. A distance of 75km. The group will start at 9am from Cape Point, going through the reserve. Onto main road, through Simon’s Town, Fish Hoek and Kalk Bay.

The first 35km, will be along the main road as far as Kalk Bay, from where we will head into the mountain. We hope to take around 26 hours to complete the entire distance. There are 12 people doing the entire route but about 20 people participating in the early session. Enthusiastic walkers are welcome to join in at any stage.

We will be accompanied on sections our walk by a variety of dogs. Many of the dogs have been adopted from the SPCA. Our special message to everyone is to adopt a dog. There are so many in need of a good home.
The monies raised will go towards refurbishing the kennels and providing for the care of all the dogs,cats, horses and other animals, waiting to be adopted.
Please give generously by contacting Binny Ridgeway: binnyridgway@gmail.com

Click here on how to sponsor: http://www.doit4charity.co.za/fundraising/Ridgway.Rambler

MUIZENBERG MOONLIGHT MEANDER ON MUIZENBERG BEACH:Sat 3rd October is full moon. Join the SAFER TOGETHER group who meet in front of Knead Bakery at 18h00. Walk starts at 18h30 and all walkers are accompanies by the Neighbourhood Watch Association. The MMM was started in December 2008, with the idea of “taking the beach back for the community” so that people can walk in safety at night on the Saturday evening closest to full moon. Members of neighbourhood watches walk with the Meanderers. There are many regulars, also many newcomers and family groups. People came from as far as Kenilworth and Simonstown. It seems the word is spreading, and the project can only grow as the weather improves. Knead specially opens on Meander Saturday evenings. Pictures – wrapped up warmly for walking in the dark.

For more information contact Cape Town Tourism Muizenberg 021 787 9140

LIVE MUSIC
1. Come and watch the well known Kolo Novo Movie Band at Polana in Kalk Bay on Sat 3rd October 09. Entrance is free, and for more info, call Polana on 021 788 4133.

2. Tim Parr & friends will be playing live music at Fogeys Railway House in Muizenberg on Friday the 2nd Oct. Also at Fogeys Railway House, catch Jamie Jupiter & Interplanetary Insanity. Cover is R40 and music starts at 20h00.
For more info on Fogeys live music events this weekend, call them on 021 788 3252.

3. Afro-Fiesta & Mapumba will be at Cape Farmhouse on Saturday afternoon for their weekly outdoor concert showcasing South African musicians. The gates open at 13:30 and the shows start at 15:30. There is a cash bar and food on sale. R50 gets you in or if you can prove you're a student, you're in for R40. Sweet!

Afro-Fiesta and Mapumba: Singing in French, English, Chiluba and Swahili, Mapumba has a sound that can only be simply called world music..!" His music is a simple sound inspired by different styles from his ethnic elements to modern sounds of soul music. All blended by his rich velvet voice and unique style of musical arrangement. Mapumba sings about personal stories of his life and moral issues most of all portraying the message
of love and unity.

For more info contact Cape Farmhouse on 021 780 1246 or email info@capefarmhouse.co.za

4. Crimson will get you ready to start the weekend at The Toad in the Village at Noordhoek Farm Village on Friday 2 Oct. Also at The Toad, catch Mac & Morris blow the Sunday blues away on Sunday 4th Oct.

For more info call The Toad in the Village at Noordhoek Farm Village on 021 789 2973.

KIDS ACTIVITIES AT NOORDHOEK FARM VILLAGE3 Oct: Craft Day
Make wonderfully simple things at our craft tables using household items. This initiates the kids awareness of recycling and reusing materials in the home. Educational themes bring out creative and motor skills from design to production and a whole lot of fun.
VENUE: The Bandstand, Noordhoek Farm Village
COST: Event is free
TIME: 10h30 – 12h30
CONTACT: 021 789 2812
WEBSITE: www.noordhoekvillage.co.za

Don't forget to watch out for the whales all along the False Bay Coastline!

Have a great one!!