What’s on in Alberton

APRIL

26 MAKIETIE Sokkie Thursday socials every Thursday at Casa de Maderia with the next event on April 26 followed by May 3. Entrance is R50 per person with proceedings starting at 7.30pm. Cooler boxes and snacks welcome. Cash bar available. Contact Philip on 074 575 1784 or Nadia 076 738 1081.

26 Due to public demand, free foot screenings will be available until April 23. Adults, children and elderly – all are welcome. Call them to secure your space on 076 385 9454 or 084 359 3042. Free screenings will only be done strictly by appointment.

27-28 MEXICAN Fiesta at The Art Farm with dancing and live entertainment. April 27 from 6pm to 10pm and April 28 from 9am to 3pm. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za. Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.

MAY

4 ALBERTON Day Music Festival is on our doorstep again. The festival will take place on May 4, May 5 and May 6. This year the organisers promise an even bigger and better show than ever before. The flea market and food stalls with exhibitors have been extended and fathers and mothers can relax in the beer garden while the kids can enjoy the massive funfair with rides for young and old. Tickets will be available at the gates and online. The full line-up and programme will be published in the Alberton RECORD soon. Stalls can be booked online at www.albertonday.co.za. For further information call Stefan at 083 238 3711.

7 BAKKERS van die Pannekoekden bak weer op 7 Mei en belangstellendes moet hulle bestellings op 3 Mei plaas. Van pannekoeke tot vetkoeke word by die Alberton Aftree-Oord gebak en pryse wissel van R4 tot R25. Die volgende bakdae is op 21 Mei, 11 Junie, 25 Junie, 9 Julie, 23 Julie, 6 Augustus, 20 Augustus, 3 September, 17 September, 1 Oktober, 15 Oktober, 29 Oktober, 12 November en 26 November. Maak seker alle bestellings word op die Donderdag voor die Maandag geplaas. Vir meer inligting of om pryse uit te vind, skakel Lynette by 079 523 5437 of stuur ’n e-pos na cathy@arvb.co.za

11 IT is that time of the year again – time for Alberton High’s annual golf day at Reading Country Club on May 11. Enter now to reserve your spot. Cost is R550 per player or R2 200 per four-ball. This includes your ninth hole meal voucher and refreshments, dinner and prize-giving. You can also sponsor the following: a tee, green, halfway house, nearest to the pin and longest drive at R1 000 per sponsorship for each of the above. Prize sponsors will also be welcomed at two of the same per prize. Golf carts can be booked at the Pro Shop at R260 per cart – phone 011 907 3666. For more information about the golf day contact Estelle Mcleod 011 907 9620 or email frontoffice@alberton.gp.school.za. All proceeds will go towards expenses of upgrading the school grounds.

NEW 26 DAAR wag vet pret vir die hele gesin by die NG-kerk Alberton Wes se kerkbasaar op 26 Mei. Kom geniet ‘n koppie koffie of tee by die teetuin met ietsie sout of soet daarmee saam. Bederf die gesin met heerlike pannekoek, slaptjips, kerrie en rys, worsrolle en allerlei gebak. Vars vruge, groente en vleis is ook te koop en daar is ‘n verskeidenheid aktiwitiete vir die kinders om hulself mee besig te hou. Skryf in vir die 5km pretdraf/stap wat reeds op 8vm begin. Uitstalspasie is beskikbaar vir mense wat hul kunswerke wil kom verkoop teen R100 per tafel. Die kerk is geleë op die hoek van Ringeweg Wes en Forestraat, New Redruth Alberton. Vir meer inligting kontak 011 869 0001 of 082 802 8242 tussen 9vm en 4nm.

26 GET out those dancing shoes and come and rock the night away in real 80s style. Brackendowns CPF will be hosting an 80s rock evening as a fund-raiser at Apache’s nightclub in Alrode on May 26. Entrance is only R25 per person and payable at the door on the evening. There will be live DJ, a cash bar, plenty of dance place and loads of chill space. If you are not into the dancing side of things, come and enjoy a game of pool or simply relax in the cigar lounge with your friends. Boerewors rolls will be on sale all night and prizes for best dressed and other random ideas are up for grabs. Doors open at 7.30pm. For further details contact Luciano 072 319 4601.

NEW 26 AUTUMN Food and Craft Market at Jackson Dam, corner Jackson and Le Maitre Streets, Brackenhurst on May 26 from 7am to 5.30pm. Those interested in booking a stall can contact Maureen van Staden via email maureenvanstaden50@gmail.com or contact 083 601 0628. Cost per stall is R150 or R250 if electricity is required. Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day.

27 OUR Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church invites you to the 17th annual Festival on May 27. At 10am there will be Holy Mass followed by food and entertainment for all, as well as a tea garden and a beer garden. It’s a family day. Entrance fee is adults R50 and children free. Presold tickets available from the church office to avoid queuing. Address: 10 Blougom Crescent, Liefde en Vrede, Mulbarton. For more info phone 011 432 5331 or 011 432 5312.

JUNE

2 DIT is weer kermistyd by die Alberton Aftree-Oord, so maak seker jy pen 2 Junie in jou dagboek vas. Verrigtinge begin reeds vanaf 8vm. Pannekoeke, kerrie en rys, sop, warmbrakke, ’n koektafel en verskeie ander aktiwiteite sal ook aangebied word. Uitstallers word genooi om tafels teen R250 vir die dag te huur. Hulle kan vir Dez in hierdie verband by 011 869 1544 of 084 553 5584 kontak of per e-pos by kaldez777@gmail.com

AUGUST

COME and enjoy a real country morning with Broken Wings Association for Adults with Disabilities. They are extending an invitation to ladies to their annual ladies tea on August 25. The event will be held at the Dinwiddie Sports Club in Dinwiddie. Places are priced at R100 per person. The theme for the event is Country with a guest performance by Lance James. For more information or to book please contact Marietjie on 011 868 3415 or Sheryl on 072 998 7767.

REGULARS

THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za. Plot 56, Klipriver Rd, R550, Alewynspoort.

ARE you interested in playing darts? If so join other players from Joburg South at the Kibler Park Recreation Centre in Peggy Vera Street on a Thursday evening for a fun-filled evening. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join. The club is also trying to build a junior side, so bring your young ones with you. Play starts at 8pm until 11pm. Even if you just want to come and feel the vibe you are more than welcome, too. For more information contact Bradley 071 648 8008.

Do you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or secret society but a society of good, true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za

SUNDAY guided walks take place every fourth Sunday at 8am through the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. The cost is R20 per person. Meet at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road. Bookings: leabrash@kolisa.co.za

WANT to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm to play a demo game of Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. Contact Adrian on 082 820 6995.

QUIZ Nights SA will host quiz nights every Thursday from 7pm at the Kraal at the Thaba Eco Hotel. The average quiz lasts about two hours and can be played in teams of four to six players. Thaba also presents the Kraal quiz promotion, which allows you to buy any meal for R100 and get a free drink.

COUNTRY Crafters is looking for new crafters. Contact Connie on 084 010 0500 or Jenny on 084 610 1733 or email countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za

CHURCH services are held at the Abundant Life Family Church in the Lido Hotel Chapel every Sunday at 9am on the corner of the R554 and the R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof (enter from Shell garage at the Lido Hotel Chapel).

WRITERS’ Group meets every third Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4pm at Mayberry Park. Contact Denise on 082 082 0875.

FARMERS’ Crafter Market with crafts, fresh produce, woodwork, mosaics, décor and much more is held every Saturday from 9am to noon at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact Tanet on 079 208 8716.

RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come and join in every first Saturday of the month from 7am to noon at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies Road (between Alberton and Liefde en Vrede). For stall bookings contact Anelia on 079 199 8641.

ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag tussen 4nm en 5nm agter die Stallion Vulstasie, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Kontak Riana by 083 767 6327 om deel van hierdie groep te word.

ALBERTON Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is club day and you’re invited to join the other members for a day of shooting. Contact 082 959 9310.

HEADWAY Support Group. The support group is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity day care centre. Contact June or Ann on 011 442 5733.

BRANDPUNT Kameraklub. Kom geniet elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand ons kameraklubaand. Dit word om 7.15nm in die Alberton Biblioteek gehou en word in Afrikaans en Engels aangebied. Kontak Theo Landman by 011 898 1357 of 082 462 1682.

BORDUURWERK en laslappies – wou u nog altyd dit probeer het? Kom geniet die tydjie saam met vriendinne. Kontak Jeanette by 011 902 6997.

ALBERTON Volkspelegroep kom weekliks vir ’n lekker tiekiedraai bymekaar. Almal, insluitend ouers en kinders, is welkom. Kontak 084 787 9999.

RIETVLEI Parkrun is a 5km walk/run every Saturday at 8am – and it’s free! All ages are welcome. Dogs on leads are also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode.

HAPPY Hobblers is a social hiking group for active over 50-year-olds at Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterwards and make some new friends. Contact Harry on 082 414 4469.

VISIT the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of the month at Russel James & Co Inc, 21 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 6.30pm for 7pm. Contact Bob on 083 994 3092.

REDWING Craft Market brings you all things new – a wide variety of stalls, tasty treats and something to drink. Visit them at Redwing Nursery, Second Avenue from 9am to 2pm every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabé on 079 757 7912 to book your stall.

SUPPORT Paws in Motion on the corner of Du Plessis Road and Second Avenue on Saturdays between 10am and 1pm when they sell boerewors rolls at R25 each. Funds raised go towards their pet rescue fund, which helps sick and injured strays.

TOUGH Love Alberton Support Group offers support for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse) on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Contact John on 072 341 5455 or Debbie on 082 330 1378.

WALKERVILLE Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. They have pony rides, face painting, a free honesty library and more. In addition to their usual extensive range of homemade cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey.

Delicious meals are available from their various food court outlets, as well as credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). Email info@wfmarket.co.za

CALLING all older folk to join the Probus Club of Alberton – come and make new friends, have fun and support one another. Membership is R50 per year. Afrikaans-speaking members are also welcome. Contact Ken on 083 276 2351, Karin on 082 512 2569 or Amy on 082 800 9074.

DIE Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand om 7nm by die NG-kerk, op die hoek van Jan Meyer- en Bassonstrate in South Crest, bymekaar. Kontak Adri Rothmann by 072 686 3549.

WOULD you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 7.15pm in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village on the corner of East and Victoria Streets, Linmeyer.

While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. Contact Anne du Plessis on 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils on 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.

A STEP-PARENT support group meets on the first and third Saturday of every month from 9am to 11am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4 FH Odendaal Street, Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.

PANORAMA Flea Market. Come and take a look at the new stores opening up at the flea market over the next few weeks. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive in Mulbarton and is the busiest flea market in the South with almost 400 stalls. Open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.

DEALING with the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families dealing with this situation. It is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families. You can start the healing process. Contact Madeleine on 076 318 4244.

VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord se dienste vind Sondae om 9vm plaas. Kontak Raymond en Christa Ambrose by 011 740 6172 of 084 235 0288.

BINGO is played on Thursdays at 10am at the Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. Contact Audrey on 011 680 3774.

CHRISTIAN Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month at 1.30pm at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. Contact 079 072 5424.

TOUGHLOVE South Africa, a non-profit organisation, runs a group to support families in the Lenasia community. The meetings are held every Saturday from 9.30am to 11.30am at Thames House, 10 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.

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