SEPTEMBER
28-29 IF you are a parent looking for a one-stop destination where you can find everything for your children, then you won’t want to miss out on the Everything Kids Expo at The Glen Shopping Centre from September 28 to September 30. From schools to clothing and educational toys to the cutest furniture, even some new futuristic items. With an exhibition, entertainment, live shows, good food, crafters market, prizes and surprises – this is one unforgettable weekend the whole family will enjoy and loads of prizes to be won. Entrance is only R40 for an adult and free for children under 12. Weekend passes are also available online with an over 60 per cent discount. For more information visit www.everythingXexpo.com or email info@everythingXexpo.com or phone 082 558 0511 or 071 671 2539.
29 EGOLI Blind NPO (059-944) is hosting a music and fund-raising drive with a raffle draw on September 29 at Fahrenheit Seafood & Grill in the Lemon Tree Shopping Centre from 11am to 2.30pm. R150 per person. For more information please phone Mark on 082 602 1055 or email: mark.kaplan@outlook.com
29 IT is time for the kiddies tractor track at The Art Farm. Come on board the kiddies tractor and take a ride through the petting zoo. The kiddies tractor will depart for the petting zoo at 10am, 10.30am, 11am, 11.30am, noon and 1pm. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.
30 SHADES of Pink 5km and 19km fun run/walk in aid of Cansa takes place at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on September 30 at 9am. Adults can enter at R120 and children under the age of 12 at R60. Pre-register online at qkt.io.cansashadesofpink or for more information contact Yolandi Jacobs via email: yjacobs@cansa.org.za or 083 937 7187.
OCTOBER
3 LEIGH-ANNE Hill (resident and local singer), in conjunction with Fahrenheit Seafood and Grill, are hosting a fund-raiser in aid of Cansa East Rand with live performances on October 3 from 6pm for 6.30pm at Fahrenheit Seafood and Grill in Lemon Tree. Artists like Gerald Panaino and Denise Lourens will entertain people. Join the fun evening, buy a raffle ticket or two and show your support for Cansa. For more information or to RSVP contact Leigh-Anne on 066 206 4208 or send an email to leighbowley@gmail.com or contact Tamara from Cansa on 083 400 3223.
6 A BRONZE Benefit Ball in aid of the uMephi Children’s Homes across Gauteng at Casa de Madeira on October 6. This is a formal dinner and dance with a three-course meal. Tickets are available at R180 per person. For more information contact Marilie Fouché 076 123 1645.
6 FREE support group for those living with depression and anxiety. We meet every first and third Saturday of the month in Glenvista Extension Four. For more information or to confirm attendance, please contact us at 011 682 3598, 076 150 3200 or 1onlaubscher@gmail.com. The upcoming dates for the support group are October 6 and 20, November 3 and 17.
6 QUIZ Night fund-raiser. Join in the fun to help Matt le Roux get to the IWF Senior World Championships. The evening will be hosted on October 6 at 6pm for 6.30pm at Ascot Mews, 19 Heidelberg Road, Newmarket. Tickets sell at R3 500 per table of 10 and include a three-course dinner. Cash bar available. Each table host responsible for the decorating of their own table. Lots of awesome prizes up for grabs. For more information and bookings contact Louis Hattingh via email louis.j.hattingh@gmail.com or 083 401 0055.
7 ANIMAL Protection Network (APN), in partnership with the Brackenhurst Veterinary Clinic, is calling out to the community to please donate money towards the sterilisation of pets from underprivileged households, in an attempt to reduce breeding. On October 7, APN Alberton is doing their second Spayathon with the Brackenhurst Veterinary Hospital doctors and staff. The pets they will be sterilising are from underprivileged, homeless or unemployed households and even though they are asking only R300 to sterilise a pet, it has been noted that some folk still cannot afford to pay this.
Donations of food, collars, leads, blankets, and snacks to feed the owners who will be waiting with their pets on the day will also be more than welcome. Contact Zuerina Venter on 082 850 9842 if you would like to donate or have any questions.
7 THE Benoni High Class of 1970 is invited to attend a reunion on October 7, at Benoni Country Club, from 11.30am. Tickets are per person and spouses and partners are welcome and guests need to RSVP by September 15. For more information and to RSVP, contact Margeret (Charalambous) Pappas on 079 516 6790 or visit their Facebook page – Benoni High School Matric Class.
8 RAWSON Properties will be hosting a Family Fun Day at Jackson Dam on December 8 to raise funds for various initiatives around Alberton. There will be a craft market, food stalls, dog shows, a DJ, a magician, Santa Claus and his elf, a fitness gym and a jumping castle for the children, an auction and “Habib’s Boxing Hand Pad Expo”. Entrance is free, or you can book a table for R150. Please bring along any unwanted items that can benefit the less fortunate. Donations and funds raised will go towards the Help Empower the Less Fortunate (Help) Forum, Alberton SPCA, Alberton Child Welfare, Animal Protection Network (APN) and the Community Policing Forum (CPF). For more information, or to book a table, please call Chantelle on 078 492 5216.
11 SA MILITARY History Society, Johannesburg Branch meets at the Auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the Zoo) on October 11 at 8pm. First event will be: “A brief history of the origins of North Korea, and my recent bizarre visit there” by Murray Webb with the main lecture “Why we won” by Col Jan Malan. 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 e-mail: scribe@samilitaryhistory.org.
13 OCTOBERFEST at The Art Farm. Come and taste different craft beers, enjoy live entertainment with loads of fun activities planned for the little ones. There will be a beer tent and a demonstration of how craft beer is made. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.
26-27 HENLEY Performing Arts is proud to present the 2018 revue Making Henley Grate Again with a series of sketches referring to sometimes hilarious happenings in the little village. Sketches include Murder at Shillingford Manor, The Road Closure Committee Meeting and The Wine Tasting. Tickets sell at R130 per person which includes a two-course meal. Cash bar available. Performances take place on October 26 and 27, as well as November 3. Contact Norman Gray 083 714 2170 or Heather Taylor-Waldron via email heather@thedivas.co.za
27 CELEBRATE with Glenvista Renaissance Retirement Village for their 30th birthday on October 27 from 10am to 4pm at the village. Join in the fun and laughter, browse through the flea market stalls selling biltong, dry wors, jewellery, needlework and more. Enjoy all the good food like boerewors rolls, hamburgers, potjiekos, pancakes in the tea garden and sit back and relax to the sounds of live entertainment. Visit the white elephant table with goodies made by the residents. You can also take part in the 1km fun walk at only R10 per entry for non-residents. For more information contact Martie Craig 083 702 1427 or 011 682 3344.
27 SKITTER 2018 is ’n meisieskonferensie wat by LewenSentrum op 27 Oktober vanaf 8vm tot 1.30nm gehou gaan word. Sprekers soos Clarice Pieterse, Suna Robberts, Dr Therina Mol, Lindi Delport en Jaunita Velts gaan tydens die dag meisies toespreek oor Hoe skitter ons regtig tot ons ware Godgegewe potensiaal as meisies? Meisies van die ouderdomme 10 tot 18 jaar word uitgenooi na die spogfunksie. Kaartjies beloop R20 en meisies word gevra om naellak (cutex) saam te bring. Kaartjies word by die kerkkantoor vanaf 8.30vm tot 4nm weekliks verkoop asook by die deure. Daar sal ook ’n gelukkige kaartjie trekking gedoen word. Vir meer inligting skakel Lewensentrum op 011 867 7244. Kom ontdek hoe om werklik te skitter.
27 CHILI, chocolate and cake hosted at The Art Farm. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.
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NOVEMBER
1 ALBERTON SPCA is holding its annual golf day on November 1 with a shotgun start at noon. The event will take place at the Reading Country Club and registrations will open at 10am. The cost of a four-ball is R2 000 and hole sponsorship is R1 200. The four-ball includes a light dinner. The SPCA welcomes any sponsors for the day. All sponsors and prize-givers will receive recognition of their support through their various media channels. For further information please contact Alberton SPCA on 011 907 1568 or email fundraising@spcaalberton.org.za.
DECEMBER
1 WHAT comes to mind when you think of endless entertainment options, gorgeous people, drinks a flow and the grandest horse racing event of the year? Well, two things … holiday season and of course, The G-BETS Gauteng Summer Cup (Joburg’s oldest and largest horse-racing event). With massive prize money to be won, a gorgeous setup alongside the historic Turffontein Racecourse, a host of entertainment options to look forward to and, of course, tons of betting opportunities, you won’t want to miss out. Dress in your summer best and be sure to be seen at the sexiest event of the season. Tickets are available from R75 per person. Remember to diarise December 1 and make sure you don’t miss out. Turffontein Racecourse is situated at 14 Turf Club Street, Johannesburg. Details: https://gautengsummercup.co.za/
REGULARS
THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery wine tasting, homebrew craft beer and craft yard every Saturday. 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. 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 a 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 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 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 vriende. 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 afterwards 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 home-made 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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