*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 email 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 email cmralb@telkomsa.net
*CMR Alberton is in dire need of warm clothing, blankets and ingredients for soup to provide for the community they serve. For more information contact Ankia 011 907 2922 or email cmralb@telkomsa.net
*Evening Hebrew Ulpan course: The second semester of the Morris Rutstein SAZF evening Hebrew Ulpan course will start on Tuesday, August 4 and will end on Tuesday, November 4. Classes will be hosted every Tuesday evening from 19:00 to 21:15 in the classrooms of the Yeshiva College, on the corner of Long Avenue and Ridge Road in Glenhazel. Registration will take place on Monday, August 3 at 18:30. For more information contact SAZF 011 645 2531 during office hours.
*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
*South East Witwatersrand Heritage Society is getting together on August 8 at the NG Kerk Sonhoogte, corner Windsor and Turnhout streets, Primrose, at 13:00 for 13:30. Tony Michler will give an introductory talk on Heraldry – sources, symbols and rules. Visitors are welcome. Entrance is R20.00 and includes refreshments. Contact Annel Meyer on 079 700 6700.
NEW*SA Military History Society: Next Johannesburg Branch meeting will be held in the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the Zoo) on August 13 at 20:00. First lecture will be ‘Trekkoppies 26 April 1915’ by Hamish Paterson and the main lecture is ‘James Cook: The early years and first voyage’ by Ken England. The September meeting will be hosted on September 10 at 20:00 with the first lecture ‘Bronkhorstspruit – Where it all started’ by Colin Harris and the main lecture ‘Memory, Commemoration, Memorials and Architects of the First World War – a Journey of Discovery’ presented by Kathy Munro. Wives are welcome to come along with their husbands and enjoy the evening with us. Visitors are charged R20 per person. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History on 011 646 5513 or e-mail scribe@samilitaryhistory.org
*Alberton SPCA will be hosting it’s annual general meeting on August 15, at 13.00, at the branch in Lincoln Road, General Alberts Park. Everyone interested is invited to attend the meeting. Paid up members will have the opportunity to vote for committee members. For more information, please call us on 011 907 1568, or email albertonspca@telkomsa.net
NEW*Country Crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive Mulbarton on August 22 and 29 from 09:00 to 14:30. Handmade items such as gloves, dishtowels, picture frames and more innovations will be on sale. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a cupcake or a samoosa and be ready to spend money on indigenous plants for your spring and summer garden. More crafters needed. For more information please phone Marion on 011 902 5674.
*Join Kenton Primary School staff on Saturday, August 22, for a fun filled evening at the races when they host a donkey derby from 18:00 onwards. There will be a spit-braai meal served and the dress code is fun or fancy. Photos will be taken at the entrance to the hall and prizes will be awarded to the best dressed participants. Seats are limited for this adults-only event and tickets are available at R150 per person. Bookings can be made by phoning 082 496 4825 or emailing gill.storbeck@telkomsa.net
*Stroopsoet pannekoek is te koop by die Alberton Aftree-Oord. Skryf sommer nou al die volgende datums in jou dagboek en maak seker dat jou bestelling voor 09:00 op die spesifieke Maandag vir jou pannekoeke geplaas is. Datums om te onthou is 31 Augustus, 14 en 28 September, 12 en 26 Oktober, 9 en 23 November. Die laaste bestelling vir vanjaar is vir 7 Desember. Bestellings kan ook afgelewer word. Plaas jou bestelling by 011 907 8641.
NEW*NG Brackendal hou karnaval op 5 September by 54 Vaal Straat, Brackendowns vanaf 08:00 tot 13:00. Lisa Katzke, Young Zion, lokale skoolgroepe en dansgroepe gaan die dag se vermaak verskaf. Liplekker kos en genotvolle kuier sessies word belowe. Vir meer inligting e-pos ngbrackendal@gmail.com
*Calling all animal loving golfers. Alberton SPCA will be hosting a golf day on November 10, at Reading Country Club. Costs for the day to sponsor a tee on holes one, nine and 18 is R2 000, and the sponsorship of other tees are R1 000. Four balls can enter at R1 800, which includes dinner and prize-giving. A cash bar will be available. Tee-off is set for 11:00, with the last tee-off time at 13:08. Should you wish to get involved, either as a golfer or sponsor, contact the Alberton SPCA 011 907 1569 or email fundraising1@spcaalberton.org.za or fundraising@spcaalberton.org.za
*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 will all be available. We will be celebrating our fifth birthday on September 5, so mark your calendars for this very special event. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the 4-way stop in Walkerville). For more information, contact Gail on gail@wfmarket.co.za or 079 076 7680.
*Matrieks 1995 reünie by Hoërskool Alberton lapa op 24 Oktober. Vir verdere inligting kan jy Elardi de Beer per epos kontak: elardic@gmail.com
NEW*Definitely not to be missed is Nataniël’s visit to Alberton on November 11 at the Alberton Retirement Village. Tickets for the 19:30 show are R180 per person. A cash bar is available prior to the show. For more information and to book your tickets contact Willemien on 011 907 1628 or 082 688 1910. Regrettably the show is not suitable for children under the age of 15.
*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 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 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 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils 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 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 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. The group meets on Tuesdays from 19:00 to 21:00. Phone John on 072 341 5455 and Debbie on 082 330 1378.
*VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste is Sondae om 09:00. Vir navrae kontak 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. Follow us on Facebook at 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 on 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 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: 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.
