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IOL News
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Experience laughter and culinary delights at Cape Town's upcoming events
Yaseen Barnes is set to bring the laughs at The Cape Town HaLOL Community Comedy Festival. Image: Supplied The Cape Town HaLOL Community Comedy Festival Some of Mzansi's top comedians are set to bring the laughs as this renowned comedy show returns to the Mother City. Those who will take to the stage include Yaseen Barnes, Ricky Vani, Linda Shuka, Phil de Lange and Annie Ghakeem Roman. The Cape Town HaLOL Community Comedy Festival will be the first since 2019. Where: Joseph Stone Auditorium in Athlone. When: Friday, July 18, until Sunday, July 20. Show times differ, depending on the day. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ Eat Sleep Drink 2025: A Taste of Franschhoek This beloved Franschhoek winter event is renowned for the manner in which it shines a spotlight on the town's world-class culinary scene. It was created to give locals the chance to experience the best of Franschhoek's food, wine, and hospitality during the quieter winter months. Where: Different venues around Franschhoek. When: Runs until August 11. Clean Up the Shores with Trash Bash Hosted by the Two Oceans Aquarium, the Trash Bash is a monthly event that aims to keep the South African beaches clean. It allows people from all walks of life to come together to learn more about the dangers of plastic pollution and the importance of conservation awareness for biodiversity. Attendees are urged to bring reusable gloves and a bucket or bag for collecting rubbish. Where: Sunset Beach in Milnerton. When: Saturday, July 19, from 9am to 11am.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Arts council names new executive director
HIGH POINT — The High Point Arts Council has a new executive director. Catena Bergevin of Greensboro, who has more than 25 years of leadership in the arts and nonprofit sectors, has been named the organization's new leader, arts council officials announced Wednesday. Bergevin will officially begin her role on July 21. 'I am overjoyed for this opportunity to lead the High Point Arts Council, whose mission so closely aligns with my passion for advocating and supporting local artists and arts organizations,' Bergevin said. 'I look forward to working alongside staff and the board of directors in furthering their impact in Guilford County.' Originally from San Diego, California, Bergevin has held key roles with organizations such as the Arts Council of Greater Greensboro, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art, the Mattress Factory Contemporary Art Museum, Elsen Associates Inc. and the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art. As executive director of Reconsidered Goods, Greensboro's only creative reuse nonprofit featuring a 15,000-square-foot resale store and donation center, an education studio and an artist residency, Bergevin launched the award-winning event Trash Bash, an art competition and exhibition celebrating reuse and sustainability, which was recognized for best innovative programming at the 2024 Carolina Recycling Association Conference. Bergevin currently chairs the city of Greensboro's Cultural Arts Commission, teaches in the Arts Administration program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and serves as a faculty member of the Guilford Nonprofit Consortium. As executive director of the High Point Arts Council, Bergevin will lead the agency's programs, partnerships and strategic growth, building on its mission to support and promote the arts throughout High Point.
IOL News
08-05-2025
- General
- IOL News
Join the Trash Bash: beach clean-up for World Turtle Day
A green turtle in their last stages of rehabilitation in the Two Oceans Aquarium I&J Ocean Exhibit, before eventual release back into the ocean. The Two Oceans Aquarium will participate in a significant beach clean-up initiative next Saturday, in collaboration with a local radio station, to celebrate World Turtle Day. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lagoon Beach, the event, aptly named Trash Bash, aims to engage the community in removing litter from one of Table Bay's most polluted shorelines. This event will kick off on World Turtle Day, which falls on 23 May, a date that highlights the urgent need for ocean conservation efforts. Trish Taylor, head of Primedia Cares, emphasised the importance of cleanliness in the marine environment. 'Every piece of plastic we remove from the beach is one less threat to our turtles, our ocean, and ultimately ourselves. Trash Bash isn't just a cleanup—it's a statement that we care, we act, and we believe in the power of community to drive change.' Helen Lockhart, Conservation and Sustainability Manager at the Two Oceans Aquarium, said, 'May is an important month for ocean conservation awareness with Endangered Species Day on 17 May, Biodiversity Day on 22 May, and World Turtle Day on 23 May. These conservation issues are intricately connected, especially as sea turtles are an indicator species for the status of other marine animals and the health of the ocean.' She said if turtle numbers are in decline, 'the future of our oceans is also at stake.' The global crisis of ocean biodiversity loss is particularly alarming for South Africa, where five of the seven endangered sea turtle species are found. Of major concern is plastic pollution, plastic pollution represents one of the most significant threats to these marine creatures. Talitha Noble-Trull, the Turtle Conservation Centre Manager, explained the dire consequences of plastic ingestion. 'Turtles often mistake plastic items floating in the ocean for food. Once consumed, they slowly starve as their stomachs fill up with debris, preventing them from feeling hunger or digesting actual food. Turtles can also get entangled in plastic debris, which further endangers their lives.' The statistics surrounding plastic use and its devastating repercussions are sobering. Each year, an estimated 488 kilotonnes of plastic enter the environment, contributing to pollution across various mediums—275 kt through open burning, 145 kt to land, and 68 kt to aquatic systems. Almost every assessed marine species now encounters plastic pollution, with scientists observing negative impacts on nearly 90% of these groups. It's not just wildlife that suffers; human health is also at risk from microplastics, which have been discovered in drinking water, food, and even breast milk. Much of the plastic contaminating South African beaches comes from nearby urban areas, making clean-ups like the one at Lagoon Beach crucial. This beach, straddling the mouths of the Diep and Salt Rivers, collects various pollutants that flow into the sea, including plastics, chemicals, and other harmful materials. At the Two Oceans Aquarium's Turtle Conservation Centre, the distressing effects of marine pollution become all too apparent. In fact, 71% of the turtles admitted to the Centre excrete plastic within weeks of their arrival. While some turtles sadly cannot be saved, the statistics from 2024 reveal that 205 turtles undergoing rehabilitation had consumed plastic, excreting a staggering total of 1,306 pieces. The situation remains bleak as the 2025 stranding season commences, with 24.4% of admitted turtles already passing a total of 121 pieces of plastic just in the first three months of the year. Despite this grim reality, there is still hope. By making conscious choices regarding our daily plastic use, individuals can play a crucial role in combating ocean pollution. As Phumza Jongihlathi, Community Relationship Coordinator at the Two Oceans Aquarium and Trash Bash organiser noted, 'Beach clean-ups are important ways to Join In, not only to bring a community together to make a difference but also to create awareness around the dangers of plastic pollution to our marine environments.'
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
MDOT hosts litter prevention and clean-up events
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – With Earth Day recognized on April 22 and April designated as Keep America Beautiful Month, the Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) will help spruce up state roadsides by hosting clean-up and litter prevention events. In partnership with Keep Mississippi Beautiful, MDOT will hold Trash Bash events across the state. Fossil of mosasaur vertebra discovered in Mississippi 'Keeping Mississippi's highways clean isn't just for aesthetic purposes – it's about environmental responsibility, economic development and community pride,' said MDOT Executive Director Brad White. 'I'm proud of MDOT's litter prevention efforts, and I encourage everyone to help solve this problem by simply putting trash where it belongs – in a garbage can or recycling bin.' Upcoming Trash Bash events: District 1 – Lee County – April 24 District 3 – Yazoo County – April 24 In addition to the events listed above, a Trash Bash event will be held in Jackson on May 15. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Sheriff cautions drivers in Darke County this weekend: Here's why
GREENVILLE, Ohio (WDTN) — Drivers should use extra caution throughout Darke County this weekend as over 800 volunteers clean up the roads. The Darke County Sheriff's Office is cautioning drivers to keep alert while driving on April 12-13. This weekend is the 18th annual Trash Bash, where volunteers will clean up 500 miles of roadways in Darke County. Volunteers will join the Darke County Solid Waste Management District to walk along roads and pick up trash. Extra vehicles may be parked along or near roads while trash pickup occurrs. Volunteers will be wearing green safety-colored shirts to increase visibility. Pick up is scheduled to go from dusk until dawn on both days. Drivers should slow down and pay attention if they see volunteers in the area. The Darke County Sheriff's Office says deputies will be out patrolling all weekend to enforce traffic laws. 'As always, you should not engage in distracted driving while operating a vehicle and keep your attention focused on driving your vehicle,' said the Sheriff's Office. 'Practice defensive driving techniques by looking ahead and being prepared for any problems that may occur.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
