What’s on in Alberton

ALBERTON – *Support Paws in Motion on the corner of Du Plessis and Second Avenue on Saturdays when they sell boerewors rolls at R25 each for their pet rescue fund – every Saturday between 10:00 and 13:00. Funds raised go towards sick and injured strays that find their way into our care.

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*June happenings at Lido Hotel: Live band Ruby Tuesday performing on June 5, at Night Market with fiesta spice food stalls. Craft market with great gifts for dad on June 21. Contact marita@lidohotel.co.za or 082 349 9924 for more information

*The Lion Man of Africa is coming to Johannesburg for one night only on Saturday, June 6, Join in a memorable evening with Gareth Patterson, in this magnificent presentation of his life’s work, living in the African bush, working and caring for the preservation of wildlife in general and lions in particular. Signed copies of his latest book to be won. Please note that seating is limited and booking essential. Contac Bill 083 377 9919 or teleland@worldonline.co.za for further information.

*Country Crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton, on June 6, 20 and 27, from 09:00 to 14:30. Please visit us and come and enjoy chili bites, samoosas, cupcakes, min doughnuts and many other handmade goodies. There will also be plants, honey and picture frames to fit any size picture or photo. New crafters needed. For more information please phone Marion at 011 902 5674.

*June events at Melville Koppies: June 6: Walk with dogs at 08:00 on Melville Koppies West. Park at the dead end of 3rd Avenue (off Arundel Road), Westdene. Donation R25. June 7: Guided walk at 14:00 on Melville Koppies Central. Park at Marks Park (Judith Road, Emmarentia) opposite our entrance. Donation R50 adults, R20 children. June 14: Guided walk at 08:30 on Melville Koppies Central. Park at Marks Park (Judith Road, Emmarentia) opposite our entrance. Donation R50 adults, R20 children. June 21: Guided walk at 14:00 on Melville Koppies Central. Park at Marks Park (Judith Road, Emmarentia) opposite our entrance. Donation R50 adults, R20 children. June 28: Three-Koppie hike at 08:30 sharp on Melville Koppies Central. Park at Marks Park (Judith Road, Emmarentia) opposite our entrance. Donation R50 adults, R20 children. Phone Wendy 011-482-4797, www.mk.org.za

*’n Pragtige handgekerfde muurhorlosie, en opgesnyde lam word om 11:00, op Saterdag, 6 Junie, by die Alberton Aftree-Oord se kermis opgeveil. Moet dit nie misloop nie.

*Die Alberton Aftree-Oord, Kritzingerweg 45, Florentia se komende kermis vind plaas op Saterdag 6 Junie vanaf 09:00. Dieselfde gebak gaan aangebied soos by Pannekoekden gemeld, nl. pannekoeke, vetkoeke, kerrie en rys, jaffels, prego-rolle, boereworsrolle, hoenderrolle, tuisnywerheidtafel en koektafel, heerlike poedings, ribrolle, koeldranke, tombola en spookasem. Hulle vra die publiek se vriendelike ondersteuning aangesien dit ‘n fondsinsamelingsprojek is. Kom kuier en eet saam – tafels en stoele sal beskikbaar wees vir gemak van besoekers om saam te kuier. Tafels vir uitstallers van buite is beskikbaar teen ‘n nominale fooi. ‘n Kontantkroeg is ook beskikbaar. Vir verdere navrae skakel die kantoor. Kantoorure is 09:00 – 13:00 (Cathy/Renie) 011 907 8641.

*RINA Hugo is in die Suide op Sondag, 7 Junie, om 15:30. Die Christelike Seemansorganisasie (CSO) reël saam met die Gereformeerde Kerk Johannesburg Suid ‘n “sangdiens” deur Rina Hugo. Sy tree op met inspirerende sang en voordragte. Dis ‘n verykende geleentheid. Almal is welkom en toegang is gratis. ‘n Kollekte vir die CSO sal opgeneem word. Die kerk is geleë in Victoriastraat 62, Oakdene. Na die geleentheid is verversings beskikbaar waarvoor ‘n vrywillige bydrae gegee kan word. Kontak ds Nico Botha 083 629 8740 vir meer inligting.

*Alberton Council for the Aged: Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Alberton Council for the Aged will take place on Wednesday, June 10 at 17:30 in the Community Hall at the Alberton Retirement Village, 45 Kritzinger Road, Florentia. The budget of the Council is available for your perusal at the Office of the Alberton Retirement Village.*CHARITY event: Gold Rand Harley Owners Group and Steelwings Midvaal presents “Screw it Lets

Rock”. Featuring Troye the comedy hypnotist and the band Saving Silence, the show will take place on Saturday, June 13, at Kliprivier Recreation Centre, corner Sunnydale Street and Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. Time 17:30 for 18:00. Tickets R3 000 per table, maximum 10 per table. Price includes snacks, dinner and dessert. Safe and secure parking. Card facilities and cash bar available. Contact Wayne Simpson for bookings email: w.simpson68@icloud.com

*Big Band Music Appreciation Society will get together on June 14, at St John’s College Auditorium, St. David’s Road, Houghton. A short DVD on Liza Minelli & Friends will be followed by an audio programme presented by Lionel Gordon with the theme “Say it with music’ ‘Cribs or not Cribs’. After interval, the DVD James Last at the Albert Hall – Two Bands, Two Continents – The 60s – 80s will be screened. Meeting starts at 14:15. For more information contact Marilyn 072 243 7436 or Jack 082 450 7622.

*The Reformed Church in Africa, congregation Shanti, is hosting a family fun day and fundraising event on June 16 at the Palm Ridge Stadium. Loads of activities for the entire family will be hosted including a volleyball tournament. Fun starts at 11:00 and ends at 16:00. For more information contact Lee on 079 879 6992 or Des on 079 509 6341 or email rcashanti@gmail.com

*Snuffelmark (voorheen die Dorpsmark) wat elke maand by die Redwing Kwekery, Tweedelaan, Florentia, aangebied word sal weer in Junie plaasvind. Hulle benodig nog stalletjies. Enigeen wat belangstel, bel Elsabe by 071 484 5021.

*Futura School craft market will be hosted at Sha-Mani Lodge from Friday, July 31, to Sunday, August 1. From Friday to Saturday the market opens at 09:00 and closes at 19:00, and closing time on Sunday is at 15:00. Approximately 180 exhibitors will be showcasing their handmade arts and crafts and there will be an array of gourmet delicacies to tempt your taste buds. Entrance is R20 and is valid for the three days. Some of the funds will go towards the Futura School for the academically challenged. Sha-Mani Lodge is at 30 Doncaster Road, New Market. For more information contact Ritha Smith at 011 433 3248 or xmasmarket@futuraschool.co.za

*Lenz High School 41st anniversary reunion: Calling the class of 1974 to join in the anniversary reunion scheduled for August 8 at Lenz High School Hall in Lenasia. Contact Mukesh Ramjee 084 580 0522 or email: muks.ramjee@gmail.com or Javie Ravjee 084 205 5795 or email: jmravjee@gmail.com

*Vroue van die Woord gebedsgroep vergader weekliks om te bid vir hul huwelike, mans, kinders en land. Dames kom op Donderdagoggende van 09:00 tot 10:00 by Orgideestraat 22, Brackenhurst bymekaar. Vir meer inligting bel Magda Deysel 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 66, Sesdelaan, Alberton-Noord. Vir meer besonderhede bel pastoor Mark 071 207 3249.

*Die Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand om 19:00 by die NG kerk, hoek van Jan Meyer- en Bassonstraat, South Crest bymekaar. Vir meer inligting bel 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, corner East and Victoria streets, 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 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.

*Step-parent support group first and third Saturday of every month from 09:00 to 11:00 at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4 FH Odendaal Street, Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel 082 541 1667.

*Langarm dance every Friday at Dinwiddie Sports Club from 08:00 till late. Entrance fee: R40 per person. No short pants, tekkies, T-shirts or caps will be allowed. For more information call 011 824 4670 (office hours) or Sandra (after hours) 072 180 0948.

*Panorama flea market: Come and take a look at the new stores opening up over the next few weeks. Let alone the entertainment and the relaxing trip out. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive, Mulbarton, and is the busiest flea market in the South with almost 400 stalls and live entertainment. Open 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 a Monday night in Brackendowns and are practicing for a new presentation called “Let His Praise Be Heard”. It is really beautiful, so why not come and give it a try? I’m sure you will thoroughly enjoy it! Please call Richard 082 344 6400, or drop him an email: 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 076 318 4244. Everyone is welcome.

*Fabric painting with a difference. Find a therapeutic hobby and socialise. For more information contact 011 433 1367.

*Tough Love Alberton Support Group is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, such as drugs, alcohol, substance, verbal or physical abuse. Tuesdays 19:00 to 21:00. Phone John on 072 341 5455 and Debbie on 082 330 1378.

*VEK Lofdal, 55 Vyfdelaan, Alberton-Noord, dienste: Sondag 09:00. Navrae, Raymond en Christa Ambrose 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. Our 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. Look for us on Facebook: The Shed on Route 59, or visit our website 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, Fridays from 11:15 to 13:15. Call Jean Burger 073 177 6349 for more information.

*Bingo on Thursdays, at 10:00, at Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. For more information phone Audrey 011 680 3774.

*Christian Book Club every first Saturday of the month, at 13:30, 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: 909:00. For more info contact the office 011 941 3203.

*Toughlove ® South Africa, a non-profit organisation, has opened a group to support families in the Lenasia community. The meetings will be hosted every Saturday, in Lenasia, between 09:30 and 11:30, at Thames House, 10 Corrobrick Road, Lenasia.

*Divorce Care programmes for adults and children aged six to 12 years old, at Roosevelt Park Baptist Church, 150 John Adamson Drive, Roosevelt Park, on Sundays, from 17:30 to 19:30, for 14 weeks until November 10. For more info phone Melanie 073 194 4213, Janine 073 174 5921 or the church 011 782 3615.

*Free! Live music events at Lido Hotel every first Friday and also a monthly Night Market, at 18:00. For more info phone 082 349 9924, email to lido@lidohotel.co.za or call 082 349 9924.