OCTOBER
NEW 12 RADIO Raps, also known as “Jonathan vanaf die Oos-Rand”, is no stranger to comedy lovers in South Africa and is back by popular demand to entertain fans at Carnival City this spring. He gets real at the Big Top Arena with his latest man show, Genuine, on October 12. In his characteristic, no-holds-barred, tell-it-like-it-is style, he gets to the core of humankind’s vulnerabilities and idiosyncrasies, and what makes mankind a unique species. “Genuine boys, we should really consider not taking ourselves so seriously,” he says. Catch him at the Big Top Arena at 8pm. Tickets are available at Computicket for R150 per person.
NEW 13 BACK to the 80s! Join the Alberton Lions for an evening of reminiscing, fun and dancing on October 13 from 6.30pm at The Social Hub, 78 Charl Cilliers Avenue, Alberton North. Tickets sell at R200 per person and includes entrance and a light dinner. Cash bar available. Support this fund-raising event for the Alberton Lions and book your tickets with Melinda 076 036 9499 or Tammy 082 371 7053. All proceeds will go towards Alberton Lions initiatives.
NEW 13 PARKINSON’S Support Group meeting will be on October 13 at the Renaissance Retirement Village, corner of Comaro Street and Belairs Drive Glenvista, at 2pm, in the community hall. For further info phone Heather 011 435 3778 or 082 367 6796.
17 FREE foot screenings until October 17. Podiatrists examine, diagnose, treat and help in the prevention of foot ailments by biomechanical, surgical and other treatment methods. To learn more about the free foot screening, contact 076 385 9454 or 084 359 3042 to reserve your space, strictly by appointment. All are welcome, including children from the age of two.
27 QUEENSHAVEN Retirement Village, 64 Outspan Road, South Hills, is hosting its white elephant and clothing sale on October 27. Bargains galore, from 9am to noon. All welcome.
27 CELEBRATE with Glenvista Renaissance Retirement Village for their 30th birthday on October 27 from 10am to 4pm at the village. Come and 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 ’neisieskonferensie wat by LewenSentrum, Alberton 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 kaartjietrekking gedoen word. Vir meer inligting skakel LewenSentrum op 011 867 7244. Kom ontdek hoe om werklik te skitter.
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
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
3 DO you have the best “pot” recipe? The make sure that you enter the potjiekos competition to be hosted on November 3 at the Reformed Church Johannesburg South in Victoria Street, Oakdene. Entry fee is R200. A plate goes for R50. All the proceeds will go towards community outreach programmes. There will also be lots of prizes to be won. Contact Leandi van de Merwe on 082 857 3863 for more information.
NEW 7 JOIN Lifeline for a dinner and dance over an inspirational talk by Zelda la Grange who served for 19 years as a presidential aide. The dance will be hosted at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club at 6pm on November 7. Tickets sell at R550 per person or R5 000 for a table of 10 and all proceeds will go towards Lifeline. Dress code is smart. For bookings or more information please contact Gary 083 449 3040 or email lifelinegary@gmail.com or Dawn 082 926 3817 or email dawncollard1962@gmail.com
9 PUBNITERS promises you an evening out with music from the legends like Abba, Beach Boys, Elvis and many more. A night with the legends is a fund-raising event for Ekurhuleni LifeLine and will be hosted at Summerfields Primary School, Rolls Royce Street, Impala Park, on November 9 at 6.30am for 7am. Tickets sell at R100 per person – please note no u-18s allowed. For more information and bookings contact Celia 076 105 2820 or email celia.amdur@gmail.com
DECEMBER
1 WHAT comes to mind when you think of endless entertainment options, gorgeous people, drinks that 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
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.
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