What’s on in your area

OCTOBER

12 JOIN in Raceview Motor’s 20th birthday bash at the Alberton Rugby Club on October 12 from 10am. Music performances by Robbie Wessels, Snotkop, Ricus, Jay, Springbok Boere Band, DJ Jomo, Cherese, Karla, Rohan & Co, Gary Forward and the Giddis Band. Flea market and food stalls, a beer garden, dog show, fun rides and play area all form part of the day’s entertainment. Free and paid for parking available. Entrance is R20 per person. For more information visit www.raceviewmotors.co.za, phone 011 724 3000 or WhatsApp 064 910 6092.

12 ALBERTON-OOS Gemeente se basaar vind op 12 Oktober vanaf 8vm plaas. Die kerk is geleë op die hoek van Bergstraat en Jan Coetzeeweg. Daar is ’n verskeidenheid stalletjies wat heerlike kos gaan verkoop. Uitstallers is welkom om ’n stalletjie teen R100 te bespreek. Vir meer inligting kontak Elize by 082 873 6650.

12 PARKINSON’S Support Group’s next meeting will be held on October 12 at Renaissance Retirement Village, corner Comaro and Bellairs Drive, Glenvista, at 2pm. All Welcome. For more information, contact Heather 082 3676796 or after hours on 011 435 3778.

12 DO you want to know all about Freemasonry? Robert L D Cooper, world renowned author and lecturer on Freemasonry, is coming to South Africa to deliver a series of talks on Freemasons and their 400-year-old society. If you would like to find out everything you wanted to know about this organisation, and ask all your questions and interact with senior representatives on the subject of Freemasonry, please come along and enjoy an afternoon in a social and friendly atmosphere. You will also be able to enquire about membership without any undue pressure. All welcome. Entry is free. The talk will be hosted on October 12 at 71 Grace Avenue, Parkhill Gardens, Germiston at 3pm. Scottish Freemasonry supports Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA).

12 BLUE Pea Country Market on every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, home-made delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to bring your furry friends along too. For more information, please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.

12 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Come and browse through stalls with products such as honey, jam, 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 for craft beer and ciders. There is a play area for children and the market is pet-friendly. For more information visit the Facebook page https://web.facebook.com/NicheCommunityMarket

17 JANNIE Moolman kuier op 17 Oktober by Emmanuel. Die byeenkoms is om 9.30vm vir 10vm by Die LewenSentrum. Toegang is net ’n bordjie eetgoed en daar sal ’n donasie opgeneem word. Vir verdere inligting kontak gerus Marelie Rabie by 011 864 1285 gedurende kantoorure.

27 COME for a walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. The guided walk is on October 27. You will meet at 7am to 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. Reply or query to the KNRA by emailing klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. No littering. Please bring cameras to take photos and bags to collect litter en route. We can all make a difference, one step at a time.

27 SIMPLY Fresh Organic Market runs from 10am to 4pm at Mall of the South, Entrance 9 (Checkers Entrance) every last Sunday of every month. Live music from Jacques Terre’Blanche will take place. Look out for organic vegetables, 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.

28 DO you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, 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

NOVEMBER

2 THE Voice SA winner, Tasché Burger will host her own show in Alberton in aid of Stepping Stone Hospice. Tasché made history as the youngest, as well as first female winner of this prestigious competition.The Tasché Show will take place on November 2 at 7pm at the Barn on the Meyer Farm, end of Fore Street, New Redruth in Alberton. Tickets sell at R350 per person and the price includes a light dinner. Book now to avoid disappointment: Runette at runette@steppingstonehospcie.co.za or 083 230 9321.

2 ARE you looking for that special Christmas gift? Queenshaven is holding its annual Sale of Work Christmas Morning Market on November 2 from 9am to 12pm. Come and see all the handmade crafts, toys, gifts and novelties which will be on sale. Enjoy a dog display by Sherwood Dogs at 11am and relax in the tea garden. There will be boerewors rolls, pancakes and delicious cakes to buy as well as books, clothing, knitted jerseys and blankets. There will be something for everyone and you’ll find Queenshaven at 64 Outspan Road, South Hills.

2 FRANCES Vorwerg School will be hosting a Christmas Market on November 2. Members of the public are invited to support the event which promises to be fun and exciting. On the day, there will be a variety of food stalls, tea garden, children’s garden entertainment, Father Christmas at noon, archery and colour run. The event will take place at Frances Vorwerg 370 Rifle Range Road, Haddon, starting time 9am to 4pm.

2 STAMP collectors meet again on November 2. They meet every first Saturday of the month from 1.30pm 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

3 JOZI Urban Market is taking place. It has 35 interesting stalls including gourmet coffee, craft beer and gin, fine wines, cocktails, exotic multicultural food, live music, local fashion and art, this urban attraction is most definitely the best hangout on the first Sunday of every month. The Jozi Urban Market is situated on the fifth floor covered car park rooftop of Gold Reef Casino, which offers a spectacular view of Johannesburg. The market runs from 10am to 3pm giving you ample time to catch a meal, relax while sipping a craft gin or beer in the chill area, listen to soft live jazz or have family fun in the free Seeff Nerf Battle Zone. There is something for everyone, including car and fitness enthusiasts.

7 STEPPING Stone Hospice’s fund-raising golf day will be hosted at Eye of Africa Golf Estate in Eikenhof, home to an exclusively designed Greg Norman championship golf course. At R900 per player, which includes green fees, share of a golf cart, R50 halfway house voucher and the prize-giving dinner, they can guarantee a fun-filled, “value-for money” day. The golf day is scheduled for November 7. Format of play for the day will be a Betterball Stableford with mystery holes to count and a shotgun start at 11.30am. Holes available for branding on the day will be holes 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16 and 18. Kindly contact Marietjie Tame for further information and bookings: marietjie@steppingstonehospice.co.za or

082 337 5713.

7 CALLING all golfers to tee off for furry friends at Alberton SPCA’s annual golf day on November 7 at Reading Country club. Four balls can enter at R2 000 which includes 18 holes, a light dinner and prize-giving. Hole sponsorships are available at R1 200. The format is a betterball stableford with a shotgun start at 12 noon. Registration takes pace at 10am. For more information, email fundraising@spcaalberton.org.za

13 PROBUS Alberton Group, a group for the retired but young at heart, meets every second Wednesday of the month. 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 October 9. Come along for a fun quiz morning. For more information, contact Brenda on 073 450 5194.

15 GOLF day is taking place at the Glenvista Country Club, hosted by Amcare as a fund-raiser. Open to all golfers, corporates, women and men. For more information send an e-mail to marketing@amcare.org.za

16 STAINED-glass workshop in the tranquil setting of Henley on Klip on November 16. Workshop lasts about three to four hours and you will complete a sun catcher which is yours to keep. All tools and material will be supplied and a cup of tea if you can drag yourself away from your project. This is for newcomers who want to try their hand to the art before committing to buying the equipment. For more information contact Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or via email sueandpamsglass@gmail.com or visit their website at suewebberglass.com or Facebook/Living.Glass

24 COME for a walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. The guided walk is on November 24. You will meet at 7am to 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. Reply to, or for more information via email, to klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. No littering. Please bring cameras to take photos and bags to collect litter en route. We can all make a difference, one step at a time.

DECEMBER

7 AMCARE’S Tree of Lights, honouring the community for their support. Lights will be switched on December 7 at 6pm. Amcare’s kitchen will be open during the evening.

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. The event 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 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 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.

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 that takes place 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 who are over 50 years. It takes place 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). E-mail info@wfmarket.co.za

CALLING all older folks 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. It 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 difficult situation. It is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families, but 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. Meetings are held every Saturday from 9.30am to 11.30am at Thames House, 10 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.

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