Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni
August 3: Book a stand at the St Andrew's Presbyterian Church car boot sale.
The What’s On is for schools, sports and other clubs, NPOs and churches, etc.
Entries are at the editor’s discretion.
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July 27
- South African Pipe Band Championship and Champions of Champions, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 09:00. Malcolm: 084 322 1399.
- Market Day, Cathedral Parish of St Dunstan, 103 Woburn Ave, 09:00. Office: 011 421 2992.
July 30 to August 3
Art Alive Art School exhibition in association with Rotary Club of Benoni Aurora, food, wine, bonfires, proceeds go to Clean Projects, 15:00 to 22:00 (July 30 to August 2), 10:00 to 22:00 (August 3), 56 11th Avenue, Northmead.
August 2
Benoni SPCA fundraising golf day, Ebotse Links, betterball Stableford, shotgun start 11:00, fourballs R3 600, hole sponsorships and promotional activations can be booked. Paul: 082 887 4418/Member1@spcabenoni.co.za.
August 3
Car boot sale, St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Miles Sharp Street, 08:30 to 14:30. Book a stall – Frans: 073 049 4196.
August 11
Mzansi Chamber Music Collective concert featuring guitarists Carl Straussner and Raley Beggs, The Shed & Silo, Thomas Road, Norton Home Estates, 15:00, tickets between R200 and R250, book at Quicket. Contact: 066 579 4220 /hello@chambermusic.co.za/www.chambermusic.co.za.
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August 13 (second Tuesday of each month)
Retired people can join a meeting of the U3A (University of the Third Age), Northfield Methodist Church, at 10:30. The club is looking for new members. Colleen: 082 346 4756.
August 17
Cat Fanciers’ Club of South Africa show, Benoni Christian School, 5 Papawer Street, Northmead, from 10:00, spectator entry free, pet cat entry forms on request, entries close August 1. Email catfanciersclubofsa@gmail.com/Ingrid 072 324 6059.
August 29
The Humanity Foundation and Urban Ruins golf day fundraiser, in aid of Urban Ruins building maintenance and upgrades, corporate sponsors sought, four-ball format, tee-off 07:00, Benoni Country Club. Clayton or Zelda: 081 747 0833.
September 14
Albinism Society of South Africa fundraising gala dinner event, Birchwood Hotel, 14:00 to 18:00, R600pp/R800 VIP. RSVP: Shoki 071 504 9447, Lerato 067 020 5184.
OUT OF TOWN
July 27
Fly-Mu festival, Brakpan Airfield, July 27, aeroplanes, custom and classic cars, live music, in aid of Abraham Kriel Bambanani Benoni Satellite House and other charities, craft market, raffle ticket sales with prizes like helicopter flights, from 09:00 till late, R50 adults, R10 children, individuals and businesses wanting to support, donate, advertise or take part can contact Gerhard: gccvstaden@gmail.com or Sean: sean@sntrade.co.za.
July 27 & 28
Education Africa International Marimba and Steelpan Festival, St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls. Attendees will have the opportunity to witness over 330 performances by young people from all over South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe as well as Trinidad and Tebogo.
July 28
Barnstormers Model Flying Club Kempton Park airshow, gliders, jets, parachutes, helicopters and more, refreshments on sale, from 09:30, R100 per car, off the R25 towards Bapsfontein (GPS -26.012555, 28.294947). Andre: 084 367 8090.
SPORT
August 3
Zet Sinqe Series, Usizolwethu LSEN School, Daveyton, from 08:00. Isaac: 063 760 6477.
August 9
Shotokan Crystal Park Dojo Tigers fundraiser 5km ShotoRun fun run, C R Swart Park, registration from 06:30, race starts at 08:00. Estelle: 083 469 8976/ estellewinter1@gmail.com.
August 10
Valke Youth League, Benoni Northerns Rugby fields, from 08:00. Benoni Northerns Rugby Club: 082 494 9604.
August 25
Daveyton Street Mile, Sinaba Stadium. Daveyton Hearts: 076 884 9994/daveytonhearts@gmail.com.
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