December 3
Pug Rescue Jingle Pugs Christmas Market, dress-up competition for pugs, bake sale, books, jumble, stalls, adults R20, kids R10, dogs R5, small breed socialised dogs welcome, 09:00 to 14:00, 80/1 Nielson Road. Email fundraising@pugrescue.co.za
December 4
Virtual Hospice East Rand Candles of Remembrance ceremony, 17:00, link to the event will be shared on their website and Facebook page closer to the time. To add your own message to the Wall of Remembrance, visit www.hospiceeastrand.co.za
December 10
• Bunny Park Food and Craft Market, Rynfield, 09:00 to 14:30, kiddies fun, live entertainment, over 80 stalls. Janine 072 713 3332.
• Benoni Art Christmas exhibition, CR Swart Park, 09:00 to 15:00. Gusta 083 383 2605.
• Benoni Pipe Band presents Celtic Moods, an evening of music, Benoni High School, 18:00, R180 VIP table, R100 general table, R50 general seating.
• Benoni Baptist Church grief share session for those who have lost loved ones. Topic is Surviving the Holidays, 35 Wordsworth Ave, Farrarmere, 09:00, R50 includes guide book and refreshments. Marion 065 951 6235, rossouwm0@gmail.com.
• Pug Rescue Carols by Candlelight, outdoor movie and singer Jana Nel, bring blankets and pillows, adults R75, kids R40, gates open 18:00, 80/1 Nielson Road. Email fundraising@pugrescue.co.za
• Connexions Church Christmas market, 44 Benoni Road, 08:00 to 13:30, family fun, stalls, music, SANBS blood drive. Gwen 011 849 6012, gwen@connexionschurch.co.za
December 11
Pug Rescue Pugs Christmas Party, spoil a rescue with cheer, hugs and kisses, at 08:00 or 10:00, must book a time slot, entry fee an item from their Christmas wish list, 80/1 Nielson Road. Email fundraising@pugrescue.co.za
January 28 & 29
Beautiful Gardens of Benoni presented by Rotary Anns of Benoni Van Ryn, tickets R50 (valid for both days and all seven gardens), free entry for children U12. Get tickets from Maria (082 390 8606) or Rhoda (082 52 7795) or buy on the day at the participating gardens.
OUT OF TOWN
December 3
Bokkie Park Christmas market and car boot sale, 09:00 to 14:30, meet Father Christmas between 11:00 and 12:00, over 80 food and craft stalls, children’s activities, live entertainment, tea garden. Janine 072 713 3332.
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