What’s on in your area

JUNE

NEW 1 OVER the Moon MTB and Trail Series with Group 1 Nissan The Glen on June 1 at Rietvlei Zoo Farm. 16km MTB ride at R120 at 7pm; 10km trail run at R110 at 7.05pm and 5km trail run at R100 at 7.10pm. Enter online at www.ttce.co.za and receive a gift and free boerewors roll. Awesome prizes to be won. Night market and live entertainment in the Nissan Village. Bring the family along and visit the kids zone and food court open from 5pm till late.

NEW 1 DANCE the night away at Casa de Madeira, 46 Goodwood Street, Newmarket on June 1. They are hosting a Makietie Sokkie Dance with doors opening at 7.30pm. Cooler boxes and snacks welcome. Cash bar and kitchen available. Entrance is R70 per person. Table bookings can be done through Philip 074 575 1784 or Nadia 076 738 1081.

2 AUTUMN Food and Craft Market will be held on June 2 at Jackson Dam in Brackenhurst. Stall bookings are now open and prices per stall are R150 or R250 if electricity is required. For bookings please contact Maureen or 083 601 0628 or via email at mareenvanstaden50@gmail.com.

NEW 3 CREATIVE Kidz School colour run on June 3 at 9am at Rietvlei. Dress code is colourful, creative and fun. Enter for the 5km run/walk at R50 or the 5km run/walk with an added meal option at R100. Exciting prizes up for grabs. For more information contact 011 868 2439 or 071 194 6669 or email leanda@creativekidz.org.za

3 ALL style dance workshop at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on July 3. Join in for a full workshop experience in LA Street Jazz by Nadia Katz, cabaret and dance fitness by Michael Julius and hip-hop by Regan Cati. Cost is R300 per person and funds raised will go towards funding five dancers who are on their way to Jamaica. The workshop starts at 2pm. For bookings contact 084 392 4205 or email regan@spectrestudios.co.za

3 YOU are invited to a fund-raising pageant and charity lunch on June 3 at The Art Farm at noon for 12.30pm. MC and celebrity guest will be the well known Nadia Herbst who plays Olivia in the soap 7de Laan. Tickets are available at R250 per person and R100 for children under 12. As this is a fund-raiser, people have been asked to bring something charitable, like non-perishable food and toiletries. These will be donated to the finalists’ charity organisations. For more information, contact R&A Events on 073 937 7216 or send an email to RandAEvents2@gmail.com or book online at quicket.co.za

NEW 7 JOIN Alberton Toastmasters for better listening, thinking and speaking skills during their next meeting on June 7 at 6.45om for 7.15pm at the Alberton Retirement Village Hall, 45 Kritzinger Avenue, Florentia, Alberton. The dress code is smart casual. For more information and to RSVP please contact Vuyo Sabani via email: sabani@gmail.com or phone 073 360 8133.

11 BAKKERS van die Pannekoekden bak weer op 11 Junie en belangstellendes moet hulle bestellings op 7 Junie plaas. Van pannekoeke tot vetkoeke word by die Alberton Aftree-Oord gebak en pryse wissel van R4 tot R25. Die volgende bakdae is op 25 Junie, 9 Julie, 23 Julie, 6 Augustus, 20 Augustus, 3 September, 17 September, 1 Oktober, 15 Oktober, 29 Oktober, 12 November en 26 November. Maak seker alle bestellings word op die Donderdag voor die Maandag geplaas. Vir meer inligting of om pryse uit te vind, skakel Lynette by 079 523 5437 of stuur ’n e-pos na cathy@arvb.co.za

14 SA Military History Society, Johannesburg branch will get together on June 14 at 8pm at the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the Zoo). The first event will be “The Felix Affair: Lothar Sittig, the Ossewabrandwag and the Trompke Network” by Evert Kleynhans with the main lecture “The Nanking Massacre 1937” by Charles Cohen. 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 at 011 646 5513 or email scribe@samilitaryhistory.org.za

NEW 16 YOUTH Ablaze Youth Day Reloaded at the Eden Park taxi rank on June 16. The community is invited to join them for a day of great fun and entertainment with six-a-side soccer tournament, poetry readings, dancing and even drama performances, a modelling show for boys and girls aged four to 10. Come and have a great experience with #Countmein and loads of food stalls to choose your meal from. For more information contact 065 142 5533, 076 301 9604, 072 995 3421 or 082 745 5653.

NEW 16 DANCE to Arizona 5km colour run and family fun day hosted by CHX Dance Crew at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on June 16 from 10am to 4pm. Tickets available at www.quicket.co.za at R65 for adults, R50 for children aged six to 11 and children up to five years enter for free. Non-runners tickets available at R50. The day includes the colour run, dance shows and entertainment, market stalls, food vendors and kids zone.

NEW 19 RIETVLEI Boeremark/Farmers’ Market every Saturday from 7am to 12 noon. For more information contact Charlene 072 019 0601.

JULY

NEW 7-8 WINTER Fair at Nasrec Rand Show Road (entrance five and six) on July 7 and 8 from 9am to 5pm. Fun for the whole family complete with fun fair, pop up stalls, activities, food stalls, animal shows and exhibitions. Entrance is R25 per person with free entry for pensioners and children under the age of 2. No alcohol allowed. Prayer and halaal facilities available. For more information or to book a stalls contact 078 926 8291.

NEW 12 GOLF day in aid of El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies on July 12 at Reading Country Club. Game format is a two ball betterball with scramble drive. Book your four-ball at R1 700 which includes halfway house, dinner and prize-giving. For bookings contact Chantelle Smith 079 882 3869 or email chantellesmith096@gmail.com. Cart bookings ar R270 can be done through the Pro Shop 011 907 3666.

26 MANNE word na Laerskool Randhart se manne-aand op 26 Julie by Alberante Motors, Voortrekkerstraat 1, genooi. Tydens die geleentheid sal gaste vermaak word deur Fanie de Villiers en Radio Raps se Jonathan. Die koste beloop R5 500 per tafel. Vir meer inligting of om te bespreek skakel Corli op 082 402 6592 of Elnore op 083 344 7903.

AUGUST

2 IT is time for keen golfers and those who love having fun on the course to get their golfing buddies together for Amcare’s annual golf day. This year’s income-generating golf day will be hosted on August 2 at the Reading Country Club with the format being a better ball scramble.

Book your four-ball for R2 000, which will secure a golf workshop, halfway snack pack and dinner at the prize-giving. There will be a cash bar available. Carts and caddies are to be booked via the Pro Shop on 011 907 3666. There is also hole branding available on the day which is a great opportunity for businesses to create awareness. The community’s support in prizes will be most welcome. For bookings and more information contact Percy Bedser 079 015 0145 or percy@ccrables.co.za or Nadine Mason 079 500 8011 or marketing@amcare.org.za

25 COME and enjoy a real country morning with Broken Wings Association for Adults with Disabilities. They are extending an invitation to ladies to their annual Ladies Tea on August 25. The event will be held at the Dinwiddie Sports Club in Dinwiddie. Places are priced at R100 per person. The theme for the event is “Country” with a guest performance by Lance James. For more information or to book please contact Marietjie on 011 868 3415 or Sheryl on 072 998 7767.

REGULARS

THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za. Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.

ARE you interested in playing darts? If so join other players from Joburg South at the Kibler Park Recreation Centre in Peggy Vera Street on a Thursday evening for a fun-filled evening. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join. The club is also trying to build a junior side, so bring your young ones with you. Play starts at 8pm until 11pm. Even if you just want to come and feel the vibe you are more than welcome, too. For more information contact Bradley 071 648 8008.

Do you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or secret society but a society of good, true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za

SUNDAY guided walks take place every fourth Sunday at 8am through the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. The cost is R20 per person. Meet at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road. Bookings: leabrash@kolisa.co.za

WANT to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm to play a demo game of Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. Contact Adrian on 082 820 6995.

QUIZ Nights SA will host quiz nights every Thursday from 7pm at the Kraal at the Thaba Eco Hotel. The average quiz lasts about two hours and can be played in teams of four to six players. Thaba also presents the Kraal quiz promotion, which allows you to buy any meal for R100 and get a free drink.

COUNTRY Crafters is looking for new crafters. Contact Connie on 084 010 0500 or Jenny on 084 610 1733 or email countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za

CHURCH services are held at the Abundant Life Family Church in the Lido Hotel Chapel every Sunday at 9am on the corner of the R554 and the R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof (enter from Shell garage at the Lido Hotel Chapel).

WRITERS’ Group meets every third Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4pm at Mayberry Park. Contact Denise on 082 082 0875.

FARMERS’ Crafter Market with crafts, fresh produce, woodwork, mosaics, décor and much more is held every Saturday from 9am to noon at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact Tanet on 079 208 8716.

RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come and join in every first Saturday of the month from 7am to noon at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies Road (between Alberton and Liefde en Vrede). For stall bookings contact Anelia on 079 199 8641.

ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag tussen 4nm en 5nm agter die Stallion Vulstasie, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Kontak Riana by 083 767 6327 om deel van hierdie groep te word.

ALBERTON Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is club day and you’re invited to join the other members for a day of shooting. Contact 082 959 9310.

HEADWAY Support Group. The support group is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity day care centre. Contact June or Ann on 011 442 5733.

BRANDPUNT Kameraklub. Kom geniet elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand ons kameraklubaand. Dit word om 7.15nm in die Alberton Biblioteek gehou en word in Afrikaans en Engels aangebied. Kontak 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. Kontak Jeanette by 011 902 6997.

ALBERTON Volkspelegroep kom weekliks vir ’n lekker tiekiedraai bymekaar. Almal, insluitend ouers en kinders, is welkom. Kontak 084 787 9999.

RIETVLEI Parkrun is a 5km walk/run every Saturday at 8am – and it’s free. All ages are welcome. Dogs on leads are also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode.

HAPPY Hobblers is a social hiking group for active over 50-year-olds at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterward and make some new friends. Contact Harry on 082 414 4469.

VISIT the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of the month at Russel James & Co Inc, 21 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 6.30pm for 7pm. Contact Bob on 083 994 3092.

REDWING Craft Market brings you all things new – a wide variety of stalls, tasty treats and something to drink. Visit them at Redwing Nursery, Second Avenue from 9am to 2pm every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabé on 079 757 7912 to book your stall.

SUPPORT Paws in Motion on the corner of Du Plessis Road and Second Avenue on Saturdays between 10am and 1pm when they sell boerewors rolls at R25 each. Funds raised go towards their pet rescue fund, which helps sick and injured strays.

TOUGH Love Alberton Support Group offers support for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse) on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Contact John on 072 341 5455 or Debbie on 082 330 1378.

WALKERVILLE Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. They have pony rides, face painting, a free honesty library and more. In addition to their usual extensive range of homemade cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey.

Delicious meals are available from their various food court outlets, as well as credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). 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. Membership is R50 per year. Afrikaans-speaking members are also welcome. Contact Ken on 083 276 2351, Karin on 082 512 2569 or Amy on 082 800 9074.

DIE Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand om 7nm by die NG-kerk op die hoek van Jan Meyer- en Bassonstrate in South Crest bymekaar. Kontak Adri Rothmann by 072 686 3549.

WOULD you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 7.15pm in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village on the corner of East and Victoria streets, Linmeyer. While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. Contact 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 9am to 11am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4 FH Odendaal Street, 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. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive in Mulbarton and is the busiest flea market in the South with almost 400 stalls. 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. It is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families. You can start the healing process. Contact Madeleine on 076 318 4244.

VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste vind Sondae om 9vm plaas. Kontak Raymond en Christa Ambrose by 011 740 6172 of 084 235 0288.

BINGO is played on Thursdays at 10am at the Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. Contact Audrey on 011 680 3774.

CHRISTIAN Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month at 1.30pm at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. Contact 079 072 5424.

TOUGHLOVE South Africa, a non-profit organisation, runs a group to support families in the Lenasia community. The meetings are held every Saturday from 9.30am to 11.30am at Thames House, 10 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.

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