Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni
The What’s On is for NPOs, clubs, schools and sporting clubs. Entries are at the editor’s discretion. Email your event details, full name and contact number to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za.
February 24
• Bunny Park market and car boot sale, food, crafts, live entertainment, 09:00 to 14:30. Janine: 072 713 3332.
• Humanity Foundation CANSA Shavathon, Sheridan Centre, Farrarmere, from 09:00. Pierre: 082 610 7593.
February 25
Benoni SPCA Valentine’s Walkies fundraiser, CR Swart Dam, 07:00 to 11:00, R20 dogs, R10 humans, refreshments on sale, donations welcome.
February 28 (fourth Wednesday of each month)
Accelerate your personal growth! Benoni Toastmasters Zoom meeting. Join: https://bit.ly/BTMClubMeeting/website: benoni.toastmastersclubs.org/email: anniekalefya@yahoo.com. Benoni Toastmasters specialises in communication and leadership development.
March 1
Hospice East Rand jumble sale, 218 Kemston Ave, 10:00 to 12:00, men’s and women’s clothing, everything R5 per item, all proceeds to Hospice East Rand. Contact Carla/Carol: 011 422 1531.
March 2
• Craft Market Day, Eddy House, Ampthill Ave, 09:30 to 13:00, white elephant, second-hand clothing, crafts and more. Phone: 011 686 1300.
• Lifeline Ekurhuleni AGM, board members elected, 10:00, 3 Russel Street, Western Extension. Apply to lifelinebenoni@gmail.com
• Eastern Model Railway Interest Group (EMRIG) swap meet, model market, Northmead Mall, 08:45 to 12:00. Kobus: 082 824 1392/Mark: 083 651 7738.
March 9
Wycliffe South Africa hosts Run for the Bibleless 3.5km and 7km routes, Bunny Park, 07:00 to 12:00, R145 per adult (includes T-shirt), prizes, music, stalls, dance show, free kids fun run/kids’ fun zone 07:00 to 11:30, games, crafts, jumping castle, best dressed Bible character. Go to wycliffe.org.za/r4tb
March 13 (second Wednesday of each month)
Accelerate your personal growth! Benoni Toastmasters meets, Benoni Lake Club, 19:00. Website: benoni.toastmastersclubs.org/email: anniekalefya@yahoo.com. Benoni Toastmasters specialises in communication and leadership development.
March 21
Spayathon 5km fun run/walk in aid of The Animal Guardians (TAG), Benoni Northerns, 08:00, R60 per human, pets free. Enter – www.webtickets.co.za (search spayathon), scan QR code or enter on the day, donations welcome. Bernice: 082 450 0605.
March 28 to April 1
Easter Conference, Crossroads New Life Christian Centre, cnr Bushbuck and Duiker streets, Dewald Hattingh Park, Pastor Gerhard: 079 528 6962.
SPORT
February 24 & 25
• Benoni Open sailing regatta, Benoni Sailing Club, Homestead Dam. Dudley: 082 635 5217.* Eastern Storm Women vs Mpumalanga Rhinos Women, Willowmoore Park, 10:00.
April 21
Benoni Northerns Marathon @ Northerns Sports Club. Contact: 066 468 3689 or races@bnac.co.za
OUT OF TOWN
March 16
SA Air Force Association (SAAFA) East Rand branch, AGM, 11:00, Cafe@The Ranch, Adrea Street, Glen Marais, refreshments, cash bar. RSVP by March 6, nomination forms to be in by March 11 – Marjorie: 073 186 7761.
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