Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni

The What’s On is for schools, NPOs, sports and other clubs.

Entries are at the Editor’s discretion.

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July 20

• Benoni Garden Club workshop on orchids, Benoryn Familie Kerk, corner Struben and De Mists streets, Rynfield, 14:00 to 16:00, topics include history, biology, growing, flowering/reflowering, disease prevention, orchids, soil, pots on sale, cash raffle to win an orchid hamper, R70 members, R100 visitors, refreshements included. RSVP: Wendy 084 584 4878.

• Missing Elderly and Children Awareness Campaign hosted by Ward 27, Sector 1 and 2 CPF and SAPS in support of Mandela Day, CR Swart Dam, 09:30 to 12:30, bring your children.

• This is the closing date for the third Benoni Camera Club Digital Salon, categories: open (colour), nature (colour), photojournalism (colour), human portraits (colour), open (mono) and scapes (colour), in association with PSSA Patronage, enter on Photovault. Enquiries: Linda – pearly30856@gmail.com.

July 21

Mzansi Chamber Music Collective concert featuring Isaac van der Merwe (piano), 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.

July 27

South African Pipe Band Championship and Champions of Champions, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 09:00. Malcolm: 084 322 1399.

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 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.

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 19

SAAFA (SA Air Force Association) East Rand lunch, Cafe @ The Range, 20 Adrea St, Glen Marais, R150pp, cash bar. RSVP/more info: Roelf – 073 186 7761/rossouwrj1@gmail.com.

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). André: 084 367 8090.

SPORT

August 10

Valke Youth League hosted by Benoni Northerns Rugby Club, Benoni Northerns rugby fields from 08:00.