What’s On in Alberton

*Awarness Day: The Arthritis Foundation will be hosting a lecture for Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day on Thursday March 17 at 11:00 at Wits Medical School, 7 York Road in Parktown, Lecture Theatre 3.The presenters are Jogie Matlakala, a RA Patient, topic “My Story” and ‘Nonhlanhla Skosana (Sister Frances), Rheumatology Sister at Charlotte Maxeke Hospital, topic “A nursing sister’s perspective” Contact 011 726 7498.

*Fun Seeff 5km Lumo Walk Run: This will take place on Friday, March 25. Join us on the last Friday of every month for the Seeff 5km Lumo Walk Run. Starts at 6pm. Its fun and its free! Dress neon and bright. Prizes for best dressed! Register at Calco Café & Pizzeria from 17:00. All ages welcome!

*Stroopsoet pannekoek te koop: Die tyd het weer aangebreek vir Alberton Aftree-Oord om fondse in te samel en daar is nie ‘n beter manier as om smullekker pannekoeke, soos net hulle dit kan opdis, te verkoop nie. Skryf sommer nou al die volgende datums in jou dagboek neer en maak seker dat jou bestelling voor 09:00 op die spesifieke Maandag vir jou pannekoeke geplaas is. Bestellings kan ook geplaas word vir jaffels, kerrie-en-rys en vetkoek. Datums om te onthou is 4 en 18 April. Bestellings kan ook afgelewer word. Plaas jou bestellings by 011 907 8641 of per faks by 086 618 9955.

*Kids at Expo at Rietvlei Zoo: The Kids Expo will take place on 28 and 29 May and it is truly a unique experience where you can discover what is best for you, your child and your family. With the very latest educational products, services, food stalls, amazing show specials, exciting competitions, live entertainment and so much more. Join the magic and let us help you to secure the best future for your child with our amazing products.Contact: Esme 082 720 5509 or info@kidsatexpo.co.za

*Rietvlei parkrun. 5km walk/run every Saturday at 08:00 and it’s free! All ages welcome. Dogs on leads also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode, it’s free.

*Want to start a new hobby? Want to play as your favourite Star Wars character or MarvelL hero? Join us anytime on Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 to play a demo game of Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. For more info contact Adrian 082 820 6995.

*Happy Hobblers social hiking group for active over 50-year-olds, at Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterwards and make some new friends. Contact Harry 082 414 4469 for more information.- –

*Visit the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of every month at Russel James & Co Inc, 21 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 18:30 for 19:00. For more information contact Bob 083 994 3092.

*Redwing Craft Market brings you all things new – a wider variety of stalls, tasty treats and something to drink. Visit them at Redwing Nursery, Second Avenue from 09:00 to 14:00 and thereafter every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabe on 079 757 7912 for more information or to book your stall.

*Support Paws in Motion on the corner of Du Plessis and Second avenues on Saturdays, between 10:00 and 13:00, when they sell boerewors rolls fat 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.

*Alb-Volk Volkspele nooi een en almal om van die laer deel te wees en op ‘n weeklikse basis Volkspele te kom geniet. Gesinne en families welkom. Vir meer inligting, skakel 084 787 9999.

*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 Support 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.

*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.

*Calling all old folk to join the Probus Club of Alberton. Come and make new friends, have fun and support one another. A membership of only R50 is payable per annum. If you are interested, you are welcome to join them at their next or any other meeting (Afrikaans-speaking members also welcome). Phone Ken on 083 276 2351, Karin on 082 512 2569 or Amy on 082 800 9074

*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 on 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, kontakvir Magda Deysel by 084 406 9986.-

*Manne van die Woord bid op Woensdagoggende, tussen 06:00 en 07:00 saam, by die admin gebou van Alberton Steel and Pipe, Sesdelaan 66, in Alberton-Noord. Vir meer besonderhede, kontak vir pastoor Mark by 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 Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, at 4 FH Odendaal Street, in Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.

*Panorama Flea Market: 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 practise on Monday nights in Brackendowns and are rehearsing 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 to scholes@websurf.co.za

*Dealing with the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families dealing with this situation. 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

*VEK Lofdal,, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste is Sondae om 09:00. Vir navrae, kontak vir 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

*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 Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. For more info phone 079 072 5424.

*Winds 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.