AUGUST
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.
24 IT is back to basics for parents who can laugh at themselves. Revival City College is offering a parenting course, Dummies for Parents, on August 24 from 8am to 4pm. Topics covered are relationship basics, rewards and punishment, commands and praise, and grown-up emotions. Cost is R250 per person. For bookings or more information send an email to mail@revivalcitycollege.co.za
26 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
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.
31 MUSIC in Colours Festival – Hosted by The Känguru Foundation for disabled children Venue: Känguru Foundation, 43 Garthview Road, Kliprivier. Gates open at 12pm. Food and drink will be on sale. For more information, contact 072 593 7416. Entrance is free.
SEPTEMBER
1 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.
3 DOUBLE it up with mixed doubles, all female teams or all male teams joining Amcare in their fund-raising golf day on September 3 at Glenvista Country Club. The format is betterball Stableford. Four-ball sponsorship is R3 000 per four-ball, which includes green fees, golf cart, halfway house voucher, prize-giving dinner and a goodie bag. Hole sponsorships welcomed ranging from R1 000 to R6 000. For bookings and more information contact Brenda 084 013 6507 or fundraising@amcare.org.za, or Nadine on 065 817 3749 or marketing@amcare.org.za
NEW 7 4×4 GEMEENTEFEES op 7 September. Albertonners word genooi om saam met die NG Kerk Alberton Oos te kom feesvier op die Meyerplaas, Forestraat met ingang agter die Reading Buiteklub. 4×4 Pret begin reeds om 8vm. Inskrywingsfooi vir ‘n 4×4 is R300. Smaaklike etes sal te koop wees en daar is boonop lekker pryse wat gewen kan word. Vir meer inligting kontak Francois Rossouw van RSG 082 491 5900, Willem Bronkhorst 082 805 0931 of die kerkkantoor (Dolf Borkhorst) 011 869 0610.
NEW 7-8 CALLING all wine, art and music lovers. The Henley Wine, Arts and Music (WAM) Festival returns on the weekend of September 7 and 8. Festivities kick off on Saturday morning with wine tasting and art exhibitions at various venues in and around Henley-on-Klip. Saturday night will feature another spectacular concert with WR Jazz and Rock Orchestra performing music ranging from popular film and television themes, musicals, pop and rock hits and gaming music. JazzKLLR will join the orchestra for a few numbers and the girls from Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy will also perform. Sunday will feature a fun pet walk and classic car exhibition with more wine and art available at all the venues. Tickets are available from the website and Facebook page: www.henley-wam.co.za
7 ADDING a “touch of sugar” surely can do no harm. To find out where this is going, join stand-up comedian and sex-therapist, Timothy Kieswetter, when he shares why a little bit of “sugar” can certainly coat up the “bitterest” of bitter. Timothy is the guest speaker/entertainer at the Stepping Stone Hospice’s annual Come Whine With Me event, to be hosted on September 7. This event is known as a great get-together for the ladies in town, where wine-tasting, finger lunch and loads of laughter and fun is scheduled for the day. The fun will kick off at 11am for 11.30am and is taking place at Sha-Mani Lodge, 30 Doncaster Street, New Market Park, Alberton. Tickets sell at R350 per person (no persons under 18). For more information or to book your seat, email: marietjie@steppingstonehospice.co.za or phone 010 442 5059.
7 STAMP collectors meet again on September 7. They meet every first Saturday of the month from 1.30pm onwards at the community hall in the Thornhill Retirement Estate (close to Greenstone Shopping Mall). They cater for the absolute novice right through to the more senior philatelists. They do exhibits, have trading and swapping, an auction and discuss matters of interest. For more information contact Les Lotter via email at leslotter13@gmail.com
11 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 September 11. Come along for a fun quiz morning. For more information, contact Brenda on 073 450 5194.
12 SA Military History Society Johannesburg Branch will meet in the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold, (next to the Zoo) on September 12 at 8pm. First event will be A Tale of two Rifles by Terry Willson and the main lecture will be Radar – How Awareness of the Unseen Helped to Win a War by Gil Jacobs. 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 scribe@samilitaryhistory.org
14 STAINED Glass Workshops in the tranquil setting of Henley-on-Klip on September 14. 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
15 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 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.
23 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
24 MARRIAGE Enrichment Indaba is hosting a couples outing on September 24 at Rietvlei Zoo Farm from 9am to 5pm. Tickets are available at R400 per couple, which includes a breakfast, a snack and a braai for lunch. There will also be activities to take part in. For bookings and more information, contact pastor Wrench on 082 740 6062.
28 COME for a walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. Guided walk on September 28. Meet at 7am for prompt start at 7.30am at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kiblerpark. Your fitness level will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. Please send replies or queries to the KNRA email klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. A minimum donation of R20 would be appreciated. Please pay into Standard Bank, bank code: 006405, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association, cheque account, account number: 201 047 284. Your reference: name and cell number. No littering. Please bring cameras for photographs and bags to collect litter en route. We can all make a difference, one step at a time.
OCTOBER
5 DON’T miss Amcare’s Country Market on October 5 from 9am to 5pm at 15 Heidelberg Road, Newmarket, Alberton. Craft and wood vendors wanted. Book your stall today. Contact Brenda on 084 013 6507 or fundraising@amcare.org.za
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 12 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 12 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.
BRANDPUNTKAMERAKLUB. 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.
