*CHRIS Chameleon gaan op 27 Oktober, om 19:00, by die NG Kerk Suid optree. Die gemeente word ook 50 jaar oud. Kaartjies kos R80 per persoon en eet- en drinkgoed sal vooraf te koop wees. Vir meer inligting, skakel die kerkkantoor by 011 869 9700.
*A GEM worth discovering is the Evening Star Market. Come and enjoy the tranquil setting on the banks of the river in Henley-on-Klip and find your early Christmas gifts at one of the many crafters’ stalls. The market offers jewellery, wooden products, clothing, creams and soaps, plus a variety of home-baked and bottled items for sale – all things nice. Take a trip down to 336 Dinsdale Street, Henley-on-Klip on Saturday October 29. The last market day for 2016 will be hosted on Saturday November 26. Visit them on Facebook at Evening Star Market, or contact Rayno Kroeger on 072 591 9662 for more information. The market is open from 10:00 until 16:00.
*COUNTRY Crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton, on October 29 and November 5 from 09:00 to 14:30. There’ll be a lot of new things to see at the market, so come and browse and spend your hard-earned cash on something unique and different: plants – indigenous and otherwise – and jams; crochet and hand knitted items; handmade soaps and cards; picture frames made to order; bespoke cat toys and dainty gifts; plus secondhand books. A new addition is the Odds and Ends stall. New Crafters wanted. For more information call Connie 084 010 0500 or Jenny 084 610 1733, or email: countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za
*PRAY for Alberton with Alberton Prayer Network, who are inviting all who pray, prayer warriors, intercessors and interested parties to pray with them, at their monthly prayer meeting on Saturday, November 5 The meeting will take place at Revival City AFM Church, 120a McBride Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton from 06:00 to 08:00. Please contact Willie on 072 224 4002 for more information.
*DIE Grafsteensangers tree op 5 November, om 15:00, by die NG Kerk Eikenhof op. Kaartjies kos R50 per persoon. “Die familie van die weduwee is nie mense wat skinder nie. Hulle sal net stories vertroulik oorvertel aan enigiemand met ore. Ouma het haar mes in vir die familie en skroom nie om dinge wat liewers verswyg moet word, uit te blaker nie. ‘n Vertoning met sang, humor en ‘n lag met ‘n traan.” Kontak vir Petro Smit by 084 466 1903 vir kaartjies of meer inligting.
*MONTHLY craft and food market at the Glen to be held on November 5 and December 3 from 10:00 to 17:00. There’ll be rooftop parking available; entrance and parking is free. Handcrafts, food stalls, local suppliers, live entertainment and fun for the whole family is on offer! To book a stall, contact Michelle 078 294 9282 or michelle@ajk51.co.za
*THE annual Car Show and Family Market, hosted by the Christian Faith Fellowship, is an event not to be missed. Make your way with family and friends to 129 Jacoba Street, Albemarle and diarise Saturday November 5, from 10:00. With over 40 stalls, a variety of food, live entertainment and good music available, it promises to be a really fun day. There is also a large children’s play area – with jumping castles, face-painting, crafts and a scavenger hunt for the little ones to enjoy hours of entertainment. If you haven’t booked your stall yet, do so now at R150 per stall. For more information contact Ricky on 084 783 5101, or Neville on 082 654 3800.
*OUD-LEERDERS van die Hoërskool JG Strijdom word genooi na ’n reünie op Saterdag, 5 November, vanaf 11:00 tot laat, by die Townsview Sportsklub, hoek van Phillip- en Valdastraat, Townsview. Almal welkom! Eet- en drinkgoed sal te koop wees. Bring jou stoele, sambrele en sonbrandroom, en onthou ook jou kamera. Vir meer inligting, kontak vir Johann (083 777 8381), Kitty (072 245 4583) of Louisa (082 447 1571).
*NAPPY RUN on Saturday, 5 November, the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa (NCPPDSA) will host their annual Nappy Run™ to promote the cause of children with disabilities and to help with one of their most basic needs: nappies. Residents are invited to help us raise awareness and funds for nappies, by taking part in the 5km fun walk/run at the Johannesburg Zoo in Parktown. Entry for the fun walk is R90 for adults and R45 for children aged four to 12 years old. Children younger than four, enter free of charge and families could then enjoy the zoo after the event. Registration starts at 07:30 until 08:30 and the run will begin at 09:00. Tickets to the event can be purchased online at www.nappyrun.org.za or during registration on the morning of the event.
*BOKKIE Park Craft Market, at the Bokkie Park, Southvale Road, Boksburg, on November 5 and December 3, from 09:00 to 14:30. Contact Janine Richardson on 072 713 3332 for more information.
*SA MILITARY History Society gets together on November 10, at 20:00, in the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the zoo). First event will be “The personal experiences of German Submariners in the Southern Oceans, from 1939 to 1945” by Evert Kleynhans, with the main lecture about “Kipling and his son: the Private Tragedy of a Public Man” by Marjorie Dean. The society holds meetings with lectures on the second Thursday of each month, at which a wide variety of topics of military historical interest are discussed. 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 on 011 646 5513, or email scribe@samilitaryhistory.org
*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
*COUNTRY Crafters is looking for new crafters. For more information call Connie on 084 010 0500, Jenny on 084 610 1733, or email to countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za
*DON’T miss the Country Crafters market at 101 Kliprivier Drive, Mulbarton from 09:00 to 14:30 on the first and last Saturday of the month. A number of new crafters will be joining our happy band of creative and talented people, so please come and see what is on offer. To book a stall, contact Jenny 084 610 1733 or email countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za
*ALBERTON Toastmasters get together on the first and third Thursday of every month, at the Alberton Retirement Village, 45 Kritzinger Road, Florentia. For more details, contact Ronnie Martin on 082 895 9616, or email to maruti.ronnie.martin@gmail.com
*ART in the Garden, for art-lovers to appreciate the arts, and artists to exhibit their work, every first Saturday of the month, at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact 079 208 8716 for more information.
*MOONLIGHT Markets, every first Friday of the month, with a live band and gourmet food. Come and support the crafters of the south. Entrance is free and the market runs from 18:00 to 22:00, at the Lido Country Hotel, corner of Old Vereeniging Road R554/R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof. For more information phone 082 349 9924, or email to admin@lidohotel.co.za
*CAFÉ La Plume Social Club, at 17 Joan Road, Glenanda, invites you to join them every Wednesday, at 10:00. Every week there is a different activity, plus a free book swop and a delicious tea are provided. Call or SMS Louise on 082 936 8456, regarding costs for refreshments, activities or crafts.
*MARKET @ 84, a new market in the Walkerville area is not a “farmers” market, but rather a fresh produce and crafters’ outlet. Only the best fresh produce and handmade/homemade crafts are on offer. Market @ 84 is open every Saturday, from 09:00 to 14:00, on the lawns of the 84 On Main shopping centre. Stalls are available at R50 per stall. Entry for visitors is free and there is a kids’ play area and a beer garden. Enjoy country shopping at its best!
*CHURCH services with Abundant Life Family Church, in the Lido Hotel Chapel, every Sunday at 09:00. Address: corner of R554/R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof (enter from Shell Garage at Lido Hotel Chapel).
*WRITERS Group meets every third Saturday of every month, from 14:00 to 16:00, at Mayberry Park. Phone Denise for directions or more information, on 082 082 0875.
*FARMERS’ Crafter Market with crafts, fresh products, woodwork, mosaics, décor and much more, every Saturday, from 09:00 to noon, at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact 079 208 8716 for more information.
*RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come and join in every first Saturday of the month, from 07:00 to noon, at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies (between Alberton and Liefde and Vrede). For stall bookings and other enquiries contact Anelia on 079 199 8641.
*FREE Sahaja Yoga Meditation Classes. Sahaja Yoga is an unique method of meditation based on an experience called self-realisation (Kundalini awakening), that can occur within each human being. This is the actualisation of such transformation as is taking place now, worldwide – and has been proved and experienced by hundreds of thousands in at least 108 countries. It’s entirely free of charge, as one can’t pay for the experience of Divine Love. The classes are held every Wednesday at 19:00, at the Alberton City Library. Contact Mr Moodley on 011 864 3410 for more information.
*ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag, tussen 16:00 en 17:00, agter die Stallion Vulstasie, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Skakel vir Riana by 083 767 6327, om deel te word van hierdie groepie.
*ALBERTON Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is Club Day and you are invited to join the other members for a shooting day. Air pistol to .22/45. Phone 082 959 9310 for further information.
*”UNDER His Wings”, a multi-denominational choir, is looking for choir members. The choir practises every Monday evening, from 19:30 to 21:00, at the Brackendowns Baptist Church, in Kariba Street, Brackendowns, Alberton and performs approximately once a month at various venues, such as churches, retirement villages and old age homes, at no charge. No previous experience is necessary, but simply a love for singing and a wish to pass on the gospel message. Call Claude on 083 481 5851, Tuesdays to Fridays, between 18:00 and 20:00, or email to claudeweeder23@gmail.com
*HEADWAY Support Group. The support group for people with brain injuries and their families, also runs an activity day care centre. Phone June/Ann on 011 442 5733.
*BRANDPUNT Kameraklub. Kom geniet elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand ons kameraklubaandjie. Dit word om 19:15 gehou, in die Alberton Biblioteek, en word in Afrikaans en Engels aangebied. Vir verdere navrae, kontak vir Theo Landman by 011 898 1357 of 082 462 1682.
*BORDUURWERK en Laslappies. Wou u nog altyd dit probeer het? Kom geniet die tydjie saam met vriendinne. Vir verdere navrae, kontak vir Jeanette by 011 902 6997.
*ALBERTON Volkspelegroep kom weekliks bymekaar vir ‘n lekker tiekiedraai. Almal is welkom, insluitend ouers en kinders. Vir inligting, skakel 084 787 9999.
*RIETVLEI Parkrun. A 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.
*WANT to start a new hobby? Want to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us at any time 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 on 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 on 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 on 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 at 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.
*TOUGH Love Alberton Support Group offers support 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 pony rides, face-painting, a free honesty library, 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 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. A membership fee of only R50 is payable per annum. If you are interested, you are welcome to join in the 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.
*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 vir 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 Bassonstrate, in South Crest, bymekaar. Vir meer inligting, skakel vir Adri Rothmann by 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 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 market is 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. 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 vind Sondae, om 09:00, plaas. 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 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.
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