SEPTEMBER
NEW 7 FACE 2 Face Mondeor Community Church Women’s Conference 9.30am to 1pm at the Mondeor Community Church Corner Columbine and Ashden Road. Entrance is free. Refreshments will be served.
7 STAMP collectors meet again. They meet every first Saturday of the month from 1.30pm onwards at the community Hall in the Thornhill Retirement Estate (close to the Greenstone Shopping Centre). They cater for the absolute novice right through to the more senior philatelists. We do exhibits, have trading and swapping and an auction. We discuss matters of interest. For more information contact Les Lotter via email at leslotter13@gmail.com
7-8 TICKETS for the South African Book Fair are now on sale at Webticket. Highlights: Write Your Story workshop, facilitated by well-known writer and publisher Melinda Ferguson (Saturday at 10am). Melusi’s Everyday Zulu, a short Zulu crash course hosted by social media star, Melusi Tshabalala (Sunday at 10am). Constitution Hill Tour with Poetry hosted by Dr Gcina Mhlope and Tshepo Molefe on Saturday between 1pm to 3.30pm. Underground Booksellers Tour, hosted by Griffin Shea, the owner of independent bookshop Bridge Books, on Saturday between 10am to 12.30pm.
7-8 CALLING all wine, art and music lovers. The Henley Wine, Arts and Music (WAM) Festival returns. 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 even 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
NEW 8 LAUNCHING Simply Fresh Organic Market 10am-4pm at Mall of the South, Entrance 9 (Checkers Entrance). Last Sunday of every month. Live Music – Jacques Terre’Blanche. Organic Veg, Artisan Bread, Free Range Eggs and Chicken, Cheese, Lindt, Cake, Gluten Free Cake, Gourmet Coffee, Pastries, Mocktails, Gourmet Sauces, Smoothies, Mediterranean Delicacies, Raw Honey and Unique Gifts.
NEW 8 MELVILLE Koppies Nature Reserve three hour cross-koppie hike starting at 8.30am. Park in upper car park, Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite our entrance. For more details see Calendar/Map www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens 011 482 4797.
8 – 29 STORY Book Theatre runs at Peoples Theatre at the Joburg Theatre Complex from September 8 to September 29. Performance times are Mondays to Friday at 9am and 11am, Saturdays at 10:30am and 2.30pm as well as all Sundays and public holidays. Ticket prices are R140 for general public or R100 for members of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club. Story Book Theatre is aimed at young audiences, generally from three to 10 years, and is one event Johannesburg’s youngsters should not miss this spring. To book tickets call Sean or Beth on 011 403 1563 / 2340 or email the theatre at info@peoplestheatre.co.za. For more information visit www.peoplestheatre.co.za
13-15 FNB Art Joburg at the Sandton Convention Centre. FNB Art Joburg 2019 will be bringing new content and programming with a strong lifestyle component of the fair, encouraging visitors to further interact with the South African and African creative networks. Our very own Joburg Art Gallery will occupy the 50m of exhibition spaces as our inaugural featured institution.
14 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Come and browse through stalls with products like honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. Pop in at the gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There is a play area for children and the market is pet friendly. For more information visit facebook page https://web.facebook.com/NicheCommunityMarket
24 MARRIAGE Enrichment Indaba is hosting a couples outing at Rietvlei Zoo Farm from 9am to 5pm. Tickets are available at R400 per couple, which includes a breakfast, snack and 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. Meet at 7am for prompt start at 7.30am at the Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. 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 on route; we can all make a difference, one step at a time.
OCTOBER
5 DON’T miss Amcare’s Country Market 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 email: fundraising@amcare.org.za
6 FUND-RAISER All White Affair from 12pm – 7pm at the Mistry River Country Venue and Guesthouse, Route 554, Eikenhof, Johannesburg South. All-white attire required. Music by The Downtown Jazz Family. Tickets are R150, kids under 12, R75. Price includes lunch. Halaal food on request. Beer on tap and cash bar available. Various stalls and raffle. For tickets call Stefanie on 011 869 5642. All proceeds will benefit Bridge FET EDU Centre.
