What’s on in your area

JULY

17-31 FREE foot screenings by podiatrist MA Hamid. Podiatrists examine, diagnose, treat and help in prevention of foot ailments by bio-mechanical, surgical and other treatment methods. For more information and to reserve your space, contact them on 076 385 9454 or 084 359 3042.

20 STAINED Glass Workshops in the tranquil setting of Henley on Klip on July 20. Workshops last three to four hours and you will complete a sun catcher which is yours to keep. All tools and materials will be provided as well as instruction and possibly a cup of tea or coffee if you can drag yourself away from your project. The workshops are aimed at people who want to try their hand at stained glass before committing to buying equipment and glass, and to those who only want a little fun. For more information about group sizes, the July workshop date and costs contact Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or visit their website at suewebbersglass.com or Facebook/Living.Glass

20 JOHANNESBURG South Garden Club will enjoy guest speaker Astri Leroy from the Spider Club of South Africa. She will talk about spiders in your garden, which are a natural insecticide. For more information on the garden club, please phone Dennis Boddington (chairperson of the garden club) on 083 642 1967.

20 SAVE the dates. Känguru’s annual fun run/walk will be on July 20. Get your family and friends together and come and join them on this day. The run/walk starts at 8am at Känguru Foundation, 43 Garthview Road, Kliprivier. Tea and coffee will be offered to fight off the morning chill. Food and drinks will be sold. Make it an even bigger success than last year. For more information, early registration forms or if you would like to get involved to help with the arrangements on the day, call 072 593 7416 or 011 903 8829. And don’t forget that Känguru is part of the IFB group in Germany and will be joining in their celebrations for their 60th birthday. On August 31, Känguru will be hosting a Music in Colours Festival.

22 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 (July 22) 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

NEW 21 MELVILLE Koppies Nature Reserve three-hour guided tour on July 21 starting 8.30am. Park in the upper car park, Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite our entrance. For more details, see our Calendar/Map on www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797.

28 GUIDED walk through Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve on July 28. Meet at 7am for 7.30am at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kiblerpark. Walk starts promptly at 7am. Fitness levels will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. A minimum donation of R20 will be appreciated. For more information or to book your spot, send an email to klipriviersberg@gmail.com. Cash will be accepted on the day.

AUGUST

2 – 4 LIVE a little and visit Futura Schools Craft Market at Sha-Mani Lodge, New Market, Alberton, from August 2 to August 4. The market will be open from 9am to 7pm on the Friday and Saturday and from 9am to 3pm on the Sunday. Enjoy live entertainment, browse through 180 craft stalls, try out the craft beer and gin and find something delicious to eat at one of the many food stalls. Goody bags and free sherry for the first 100 visitors on Friday and Saturday. For more information, contact 073 365 5101 or email craftmarket.futura@gmail.com

3 JOZI Urban Market, Gold Reef City Casino, fifth floor covered rooftop car park. Taking place the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 3pm. Gourmet food, craft beer and gin, unique stalls, spectacular views, live music and free children’s entertainment.

31 MOULIN Rouge Gala Evening at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City, on August 31. The MDSA (Miss, Mr and Mrs Deaf SA) will be hosting their annual pageant evening from 4pm to 9pm. For ticket information, contact MDSA at info@missdeafsa.co.za or contact them on 078 664 8950.

8 SOUTH African Cake Decorators Guild presents Four Season Sugarcraft Extravaganza from August 8 to 11 at Safari Garden Centre on the corner of Lynnwood Road and Rubida Street, Pretoria. For more information, call 011 394 6469 or email sacdgnof@gmail.com

9 WOMEN’S Day Soccer, ages 10 years to open. Hosted by Rietvlei Soccer School and Grace Trinity School for Girls at Rietvlei Soccer Astro Fields. Registration is at 8.30am, Soccer Skills Clinic from 9am to 11am and from 11am to 1pm – 6v6 Mini Tournament. The cost is R50 per person. To book, contact Kerry on 071 876 8144.

9 WOMAN@WORK celebrates women with a Women’s Day celebration high tea at 12 noon at Rietvlei Zoo Farm in the Butterfly Hall. Cost is R220 per person and dress pretty in pink. Includes guest speaker, tea and snacks, goody bags, charity drive, shopping area, lucky draw, prizes and fun. Bookings are essential at www.womanatwork.co.za

9 KINGS & Queens of Comedy – There’s a powerful legion of South African comics that are dominating the comedy scene and these powerhouse acts will be taking part in the Kings & Queens of Comedy: Women’s Day Edition. Taking centre stage as the royal host for the evening’s affair will be Tumi Morake with her stellar entourage of comedy giants, including Angel Campey, Annalakshmi, Celeste Ntuli, Kate Pinchuck, Lindy Johnson, Nina Hastie, Thenjiwe Moseley and Tracey-Lee Oliver, with a special guest appearance by SA’s favourite comedic genius, Marc Lottering. 8pm at the Centre Court. Duration: 180 min. (20-minute interval). Tickets from R180. Book at Computicket.

11 Domestic training workshops to inform domestic workers of the latest modus operandi of criminals will be hosted monthly at the Dutch Reformed Church, Glen Drive, Verwoerdpark. These take place on a Sunday afternoon between 2pm and 3pm. Workshops for the rest of the year is scheduled to take place on August 11, September 15, October 13 and November 10. For more information, contact Linda Goodenough, community development manager Fidelity ADT, on 011 697 7287 or 063 690 2547.

NEW 14 PROBUS Alberton Group, a group for those retired but young at heart, meets every second Wednesday of the month and in addition they usually have an outing the following week. They are looking for more people to join the group. Meetings are always at the Reading Country Club at 10.30am for 11am. The next meeting will be on August 14. Come along for a fun quiz morning. For more information, contact Brenda on 073 450 5194.

24 GUIDED walk through Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve on August 24. Meet at 7am for 7.30am at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kiblerpark. Walk starts promptly at 7am. Fitness levels will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. A minimum donation of R20 will be appreciated. For more information or to book your spot, send an email to klipriviersberg@gmail.com. Cash will be accepted on the day.

REGULARS

THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery, wine tasting, home-brewed 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 on 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 at leabrash@kolisa.co.za

FARMERS’ Crafters 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 is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity daycare 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.

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 bar code.

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

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.

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.

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.