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Pencil these events into your diary right now …<\/p>\n

12 to 14 September<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Photo: Val Adamson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Shimmy, Samba and spotlight on dance!<\/p>\n

Shimmying and boogying back on to stage, Shall We Dance<\/strong> returns for its 31st year, bringing together dance schools and studios from Durban and surrounds, to entertain audiences through five jam-packed colourful shows. Included in the line ups are professional Latin couple, Darren Hammond (who is no stranger to the Durban stage) and Marina Steshenko. This year the show will include everything from Ballroom and Latin to Indian, Modern and Ballet with a few special numbers by MC, Lisa Bobbert, and her team from the International School of Performing Arts. Shall We Dance will be staged in the Opera Theatre at The Playhouse Company from Friday, September 12 to Sunday, September 14. Details: Tickets – priced from R150 – are available from <\/em>webtickets.co.za<\/em><\/p>\n

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2<\/strong> September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Step into Spring with purpose at Seize the Season<\/strong>, a morning of inspiration with motivational speakers and authors Cindy Norcott and Antoinette McDonald. Hosted at Olive and Oil in Hillcrest, the event combines Cindy\u2019s bold message, Seize the Day, with Antoinette\u2019s soulful reflection, A Pocket Full of Seed – inviting you to plant with intention, live courageously and embrace the season ahead. Perfect for anyone looking to refocus and re-energise. Don\u2019t miss it on September 2 from 8.30am to 11am. Tickets are R330 each. Details: To book, e-mail Gail: reception@proappoint.co.za<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"6<\/strong> September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under the uplifting theme \u2018In Full Bloom\u2019, the Verulam Child and Family Welfare Society\u2019s Spring Ball<\/strong> promises a glamorous and heartfelt celebration featuring a welcome drink on arrival, curated gin and wine tastings, a gourmet three-course dinner, live music, a charity auction, spot prizes, and powerful stories from the community. The event is at 5.30pm on Saturday, September 6 at the Natal Sharks Board, Umhlanga. All proceeds go toward the society\u2019s essential programmes supporting vulnerable children and families.<\/p>\n

Details: For bookings and enquiries e-mail: fundraising@vcws.co.za or WhatsApp 073 848 2493.<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"\"7<\/strong> September<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now in its fourth year, the prestigious L\u2019Atelier Paris Concours d\u2019Elegance<\/strong> – a world-class celebration of classic cars – returns to Umhlanga inviting entries from collectors across South Africa. Organiser John Aritho says this year\u2019s event will feature a standout Johannesburg-to-Durban route curated by Stuart Grant, editor of Classic Car Africa and chief judge for the event. The scenic journey through historic towns and Midlands meanders, promises a true throwback to the golden age of motoring. Held at Chris Saunders Park on Sunday, September 7, the Concours will showcase elegant vintage vehicles and haute couture fashion. Entries include both judged Concours competitors and display-only vehicles, welcoming all levels of enthusiasts. Details: concoursdurban.co.za<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"26 September<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Join the South African Bone Marrow Registry (SABMR) for their annual Golf Day Fundraiser<\/strong> in support of its Patient Assistance Programme that helps cover bone marrow transplant costs for patients in urgent need. Enjoy a day of golf for a great cause with a fourball format at R3750 per team, including drinks on arrival, lunch, sponsored holes, dinner, an auction and a prize-giving ceremony. Auction items include sports memorabilia, holiday packages, vouchers and more. An online auction will also run a week before the event to expand support. SABMR is a non-profit dedicated to finding bone marrow donors for patients who don\u2019t have family matches. With odds of finding a match as low as one in 100,000, fundraising is crucial for giving patients a fighting chance. The Golf Day takes place on Friday, September 26 at Mount Edgecombe Country Club. Details: To enter or donate contact Kapil Premchand at Kapil.Premchand@sabmr.co.za or on 072 794 9316 or Phumlani Shabalala on 067 106 6463. Visit sabmr.co.za<\/em><\/p>\n

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