APRIL
25 KOM kuier saam met Matt Stern by Emmanuelgroep op 25 April by die Alberton LewenSentrum om 10vm. Toegang is net ’n bordjie eetgoed en ’n vrywillige donasie word opgeneem om die kostes van die kunstenaar te dek. Vir verdere inligting kan Marelie Rabie gekontak word by 011 864 1285 gedurende kantoorure.
26-28 DIE NG Kerk Alberton-Wes bied ’n vrouekamp aan by Sionbergh Accomodation in Heidelberg. Kaartjies kos R650 per vrou en dit sluit alles in. Bespreek jou kaartjie voor 24 April. Vir meer inligting skakel die kerkkantoor by 011 869 0001 of Trix by 079 496 5141.
28 Three-koppie group hike of up to 8km (three hours) through the Melville Koppies on April 28. Hike sets off at 8.30am sharp. Park in the top parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. Then walk across Judith to our entrance opposite. Cost is R60 for adults and R40 for children. All donations used to maintain the Koppies. Children must be over six years old. Sorry, no dogs. Call Wendy Carstens 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za for more information.
MAY
1 JOIN Brackendowns Baptist Church on May 1 for a 3km to 5km walk in aid of Stepping Stone Hospice and the Cancer Association, the church’s chosen beneficiaries. There will be food stalls and jumping castles. Registration starts at 7am and the walk starts at 8am. Walkers are required to register for R100. Tickets can be purchased on Ticketpro or at Brackengate Spar. Those interested may contact Sharon on 072 123 7151 or via email on sharonesterhuizen.se@gmail.com
2 Support Creative Kidz School’s annual fund-raising golf day on May 2 at Reading Country Club. For more information or to book your four-ball, contact Leanda Otto at leanda@creativekidz.org.za
ALBERTON SPCA invites the public to a fun family day out on May 4 at the Alberton SPCA centre. Visitors will be treated to various stalls, food for sale, a jumping castle, games, an educational talk and a treasure hunt for the children. The public will be entertained by Miniclub SA, a group of individuals who will showcase their Mini Coopers. Entrance is free, but any donations will be gratefully accepted. Those interested in booking a stall for the fun day can contact Renay on 082 887 3688 or 011 907 1568. There is no stall fee; only a bag of dog food is required and any stallholders are welcome to join.
4 JOZI Urban Market, Gold Reef City – Casino 5th floor covered rooftop car park. Taking place the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 3pm. Gourmet food, craft beer and gin, unique stalls, spectacular views, live music and free kids’ entertainment.
4 CRUSADERS Vaalside is celebrating four years and invites family and friends to join them for a day out with bikers on Saturday at Montagues, Henley Drive, Henley on Klip, from 11am until late. Entrance is R60 per person. Join the celebration, which will offer food stalls, drinks specials, live music, prizes and other giveaways and tattoos.
8 STEPFAMILY enrichment course will provide practical, realistic solutions to issues that stepfamilies face. This course will help married, soon-to-be-married, couples living together and dating couples with children from a previous relationship. It is presented by Ron L Deal, a world-leading expert in the field of stepfamily enrichment, and is facilitated by members of the Alberton Methodist Church who have successfully raised stepchildren. The course will be hosted at Alberton Methodist Church, every Wednesday from May 8 to June 19, from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Penny at the Alberton Methodist Church on 011 907 2807 for more information or to book a place in the course.
9 SA MILITARY History Society meets again on May 9 at 8pm at the Auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the zoo). 8.00pm. The first event will be The Day George Washington Quit the Army by Kevin Garcia with the main lecture Lt Col John (Jack) Sherwood Kelly VC CMG DSO by David Holmes. Wives are welcome to come along with their husbands and enjoy the evening with us. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History at 011 646 5513, or email scribe@samilitaryhistory.org
10 ALLIES Kampvuurkonsert met Adam Tas vind op 10 Mei om 6.30nm op Hoërskool Alberton se A-rugbyveld plaas.
Kostes beloop R3 500 vir ’n tafel van 10 persone vir voor naby die verhoog en R2 500 vir tafels agter toe. Gaste moet hulle eie piekniekmandjies saambring om lekker te kuier. Vure, pap en sous sal voorsien word. Moet nie die pret aand misloop nie. Bespreek nou om teleurstelling te voorkom.
Vir meer inligting of om jou tafel te bespreek kontak Connie Eggar by 011 869 7224.
23 AMCARE will be hosting their annual fund-raising golf day on May 23 at the Reading Country Club. Amcare promises that the golf day will be an all-time record-breaking day. Book your four-ball at R3 000, inclusive of green fees and golf carts. Hole sponsorships are available. To sponsor a platinum hole, the asking price is R6 000 inclusive of a four-ball. A gold hole goes for R4 000, inclusive of a golf cart to be used on the day. Sponsorship for a silver hole is set at R2 000 and includes halfway vouchers for brand representative. For bookings and more information, contact Percy on 079 015 0145 or email amcarefundraising@gmail.com or contact the marketing manager, Nadine Mason, on 065 817 3749 or 011 869 5856/011 907 4220 or email marketing@amcare.org.za/nadine@amcare.org.za
25 NATANIËL in Concert will be hosted by Johnny’s Catering on May 25 at 6pm at the Alberton Retirement Village in 45 Kritzinger Road in Florentia. Tickets cost R200 per person. Note that no u-15s will be allowed and there will only be a cash bar prior to the concert. For more information or to purchase your tickets contact Willemien on 011 907 1628 or 082 688 1910 or send an email to johnnyscatering@telkomsa.net
JUNE
1 DIE NG Kerk Alberton-Wes hou ’n basaar op die kerkgronde in Forestraat 9 vanaf 8vm tot 1nm. Daar gaan ’n teetuin, smaaklike etes, vleistafel, volkspele, vermaak vir kinders en ook ’n kunsmark wees. Mense wat goedere wil uitstal kan die kerkkantoor by 011 869 0001 voor 27 Mei skakel vir meer inligting.
JULY
20 SAVE the dates! Känguru’s annual fun run/walk will be on July 20. Get your family and friends together and come and join us on this day. The run/walk starts at 8am at Känguru Foundation, 43 Garthview Road, Kliprivier. Tea and coffee will be available to fight off the morning chill. Food and drinks will be sold. “Let’s make it an even bigger success than last year.” For more information, early registration forms or if you would like to get involved to help with the arrangements on the day, call 072 593 7416 or 011 903 8829. And don’t forget that Känguru is part of the IFB group in Germany and will be joining in their celebrations for their 60th birthday. On August 31, Känguru will be hosting a Music in Colors Festival.
AUGUST
8 SOUTH African Cake Decorators Guild presents Four Season Sugarcraft Extravaganza from August 8 to 11, at Safari Garden Centre, corner of Lynwood Road and Rubida Street, Pretoria. For more information, please call 011 394 6469 or email sacdgnof@gmail.com
REGULARS
THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery, wine tasting, homebrew craft beer and craft yard every Saturday. For more information or bookings, contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za Plot 56, Klipriver Road, 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. For more information, contact Bradley on 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 a 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 at leabrash@kolisa.co.za
FARMERS’ Crafters 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 other members for a day of shooting. Contact 082 959 9310.
HEADWAY Support Group is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity daycare 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.
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 bar code.
HAPPY Hobblers is a social hiking group for active over 50-year-olds at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterwards and make some new friends. Contact Harry on 082 414 4469.
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 home-made 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.
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.
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.
