*Support Paws in Motion on the corner of Du Plessis and Second Avenue on Saturdays, between 10:00 and 13:00, when they sell boerewors rolls for R25 each. Funds raised go towards their pet rescue fund which helps sick and injured strays that find their way into the organisation’s care.
*Do you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s great enjoyment and it’s great satisfaction. Freemasonry is not a religion or secret society but a society of good and true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust of the highest standard is the key to one of the world’s oldest societies of men. To find out more send an e-mail to teleland@worldonline.co.za
*Tough Love Alberton Suport Group is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse). Tuesdays 19:00 to 21:00. Contact John on 072 341 5455 and Debbie on 082 330 1378.
*Cake on a stick: Support Alberton CMR’s effort in their ‘Buy a cake and feed a child’ project. For every cake-on-a-stick that you buy from them, they can provide for a child for a day. Cake-on-a-stick is available from the CMR at R10 each. For more information contact Ankia 011 907 2922 or e-mail cmralb@telkomsa.net
*Country Crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton, every Saturday and Sunday from 09:00 to 15:30. Every second Saturday of the month will be pensioners’ crafters day for pensioner crafters to showcase their products. A lot of new marketers have joined the Country Crafters so there is a greater variety to choose from. Join them for tea or coffee and cake. More crafters needed. For more information phone Roelien on 061 480 4132 or Marion on 011 902 5674.
*Walkerville Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. In addition to our usual extensive range of home-made cakes, jams, hand-made mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey, we have a free honesty library, pony rides, face painting and more. Delicious meals are available from our various food court outlets. Credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking available. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). For more information, contact Gail on gail@wfmarket.co.za or 079 076 7680.
Art Farm Night Market – Friday, December 11, from 18:00 to 21:30. Come and browse through various stalls selling art work, antiques, décor items, furniture, 3D decoupage, pottery, pewter and mosaic work and enjoy coffee, jams, pastries and craft beers and wines. Art Farm is situated on Plot 56, Kliprivier Road (R550), Alewynspoort. For more information contact 079 208 8716.
*Free photographs with Father Christmas as well as Santa hats to children on Saturday, December 12, and 19 from 09:00 to 12:300 at the Bracken City Shopping Centre. Please note only one hat per child. Ts and Cs apply.
*Country crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton, on Saturday, December 12 from 09:00 to 14:30 to give you time to do your last-minute Christmas shopping and then on Saturday, January 30, from 09:00 to 14:30 to do some necessary shopping for the New Year. Looking forward to seeing our regular visitors and also a lot of new ones. As per usual we have lots of plants, handmade items, fudge, jam, chutney crochet items, samoosas, books etc. More crafters needed. Please phone Marion on 011 902 5674 for more information.
*December events at Melville Koppies Nature Reserve: December 13: Guided walk on Melville Koppies Central starting 08:30. Park at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite main entrance. Donation R50 adults, R20 children. No dogs. December 20: Three-koppie hike starting 08:30 from Melville Koppies Central. Park and meet at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite main entrance. Donation R50 adults, R20 children. Children must be over six years. No dogs. December 27: Three-koppie hike starting 08:30 from Melville Koppies Central. Park and meet at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite main entrance. Donation R50 adults, R20 children. Children must be over six years. No dogs. Phone Wendy 011 482 4797, or visit www.mk.org.za for more information.
*Die Snuffelmark wat elke maand by die Redwing Kwekery in Tweedelaan, Florentia, aangebied word, het nog stalletjies beskikbaar. Kontak Elsabe by 071 484 5021. *Calling all ladies in Eden Park to join a ladies self esteem workshop every second Tuesday evening. Contact pastor Collette 078 827 2632.
*Interested in researching your family tree? The South East Witwatersrand Family History Society (SEWFHS) meets every second Saturday of the month at 13:00 for 13:30 at the Dutch Reformed church in Windsor Road, Sunnyridge, Germiston. Entrance fee for visitors is R20 and includes refreshments. Contact Annel 079 700 6700.
*Vroue van die Woord gebedsgroep vergader weekliks om te bid vir hul huwelike, mans, kinders en die land. Dames kom op Donderdagoggende van 09:00 tot 10:00 by Orgideestraat 22, Brackenhurst bymekaar. Vir meer inligting kontak Magda Deysel by 084 406 9986.
*Manne van die Woord bid saam op Woensdagoggende tussen 06:00 en 07:00 by die admin gebou van Alberton Steel and Pipe by Sesdelaan 66 in Alberton-Noord. Vir meer besonderhede kontak pastoor Mark 071 207 3249.
*Die Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand om 19:00 by die NG Kerk, op die hoek van Jan Meyer en Basson strate in South Crest bymekaar. Vir meer inligting skakel Adri Rothmann 072 686 3549.
*Would you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday evening at 19:15 in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village, on the corner of East and Victoria streets in Linmeyer. While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. If you are interested, please do not hesitate to phone 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 09:00 to 11:00 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church at 4 FH Odendaal Street in Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.
*Langarm dance every Friday at Dinwiddie Sports Club from 08:00 till late. Entrance fee is R40 per person. No short pants, tekkies, T-shirts or caps will be allowed. For more information call 011 824 4670 during office hours or Sandra after hours on 072 180 0948.
*Come and take a look at the new stores opening up at the Panorama flea market over the next few weeks. Enjoy the entertainment and relaxing trip out of the house. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive in Mulbarton, and is the busiest flea market in the South with almost 400 stalls. The flea market is open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
*Choir members urgently wanted. Have you considered joining a choir? If you enjoy singing why not come and join our choir? We practice on Monday nights in Brackendowns and are practicing for a new presentation, Let His Praise Be Heard. It is really beautiful, so why not come and give it a try! Call Richard on 082 344 6400 or e-mail scholes@websurf.co.za
*Dealing with the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families dealing with the death of a child. This is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families to deal with. You can begin to heal again. Contact Madeleine on 076 318 4244. Everyone welcome.
*Fabric painting with a difference. Find a therapeutic hobby and socialise. For more information contact 011 433 1367. *VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste is Sondae om 09:00. Vir navrae kontak Raymond en Christa Ambrose by 011 740 6172 of 084 235 0288.
*The Shed on Route 59 is the only undercover market south of Johannesburg. They have a large offering of fresh fruit and vegetables, waffles, food and crafts, and a nursery. Open every Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. Free entrance. Night markets are held on the first Friday of every month from 18:00 to 22:00. Bring the whole family for a day on the farm. Follow The Shed on Route 59 on Facebook or visit www.r59shed.co.za *Craft club. Craft workshops every Saturday afternoon in Mondeor. Phone 076 168 7767.
*Free aquarobics on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings. Donations are accepted for our work with orphans and the underprivileged. Please phone Lynne Lopes, The Cellu-Light Clinic 083 669 4440.
*New art studio in the South, teaching fabric painting with a difference. For more info phone 072 407 6726. *Hobby Workshop at Crown Gardens Recreation Centre on Fridays from 11:15 to 13:15. Call Jean Burger on 073 177 6349 for more information.
*Bingo on Thursdays, at 10:00, at Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. For more information phone Audrey on 011 680 3774.
*Christian Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month, at 13:30, at the Two Trees Bakery, 101 Kliprivier Drive, Mulbarton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. For more info phone 079 072 5424.
*Wind of Change Church invites you to dynamic, life-changing services. Service times: Mondeor campus 08:00, 10:00 and 18:00. Walkerville campus: 09:00. For more info contact the office on 011 941 3203.
*Toughlove ® South Africa, a non-profit organisation, has opened a group to support families in the Lenasia community. The meetings are held every Saturday between 09:30 and 11:30, at Thames House, 10 Corrobrick Road, Lenasia.
