Whats On? Plenty of family fun in Benoni this weekend

Benoni is buzzing with family fun again this weekend. Don’t miss the delicious bake sale in aid of Eddy House, an art expo and much more!

The What’s On is for all non-profit organisations, clubs, schools and sporting clubs. Entries are at the editor’s discretion. Email your event details, full name and a contact number to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za.

March 3
• Women’s World Day of Prayer, Benoni Baptist Church, 33 Wordsworth Avenue, Farrarmere, 10:00, all welcome. Contact 065 951 6235 for more info.

March 4
• Benoni Art exhibition, CR Swart Park, 09:00 to 15:00. Gusta: 083 383 2605.

• Pug Rescue 15th birthday reunion, 10:00 to 15:00, stalls, live entertainment, book shop, jumble, food, refreshments, group photo 13:00, prizegiving 14:30, adults R20, kids R10, small breed socialised doggies entry is an item from their wish list, 80/1 Nielson Road, Benoni AH. Get wish list/more info: 082 508 0384.

• Bake sale fundraiser for Eddy House, 133 Ampthill Avenue, 10:00 to 14:00, yummy baked goods selling between R5 and R20, book stall, bargain shop will be open. Sheila: 083 748 6759.

• Fun day with the children of Benoni Child Welfare’s Colin House and another children’s home, Happy Souls Community Market, corner of Foster and O’Reilly Merry streets, 07:00 to 14:00, East Rand Buggies and Aircooled Cars will host a car show, SANBS, entertainment, free entrance. More info/make a donation toward the event: admin@happysouls.org.za

March 11
• AGM of members of the SAAF Association East Rand branch, Moth Memorial Cottages, 4th Avenue, 10:30 for 11:00, snacks and cash bar, nomination forms to be in by March 7. For forms and to RSVP, contact Majorie (secretary): 073 186 7761.

• Run for the Bibleless Family fun day in aid of people who don’t have access to bibles in their own language, Bunny Park, Pretoria Rd, hosted by Wycliffe SA, R150pp includes T-shirt, 3.5km and 7km, prizes, music, photo booth, dance show, kids’ zone, crafts, stalls, wear a bible-themed outfit and stand a chance to win a prize, guest of honour Kabelo Mabalane. Hellen: 011 452 2714/5.

March 12
AGM Farrarmere Congregational Church, 32 Main Road, 11:00 to 13:00.

March 14
U3A meeting, guest speaker, Jennifer Venter, on the topic of wills, driver’s license renewals and general organising of affairs for retired people, Northmead Methodist Church, 10:00. Tico: apoplak@iafrica.com.

SPORT

March 5
Benoni Northerns Athletic Club Kwikscaff marathon, online entries are closed, late entries March 1, 15:00 to 19:00, March 4, 09:00 to 17:00, at Benoni Northerns. Info: www.bnac.co.za.

OUT OF TOWN

March 4
Bokkie Park Food & Craft Market and Boksburg Advertiser Car Boot Sale, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:30, over 80 stalls, live entertainment, tea garden, kiddies activities. Craft market – Janine: infocraftsinthepark.co.za or 072 713 3332, car boot sale – Elize: elizek@caxton.co.za/010 971 3300.

March 5
SA Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind presents its Birthday Bash family fun day in celebration of their 70th anniversary, 126 Wroxham Road, Paulshof, 10:00 to 16:00, kennel tours, dog demonstrations and races, interactive challenges, kids’ zone, entertainment, beer garden. More info: www.guidedog.org.za.

March 6 (every Monday)
Inspan Volkspelelaer get together, Witfield Park Retirement Village, 19:00. Marita: 074 116 5497.

March 9 (every Thursday)
Suiderland Volkspelelaer get together, Reformed Church, Scribante Street, Libradene, 19:30. Johan: 082 443 3783.

March 11 to 12
Cansa Relay for Life East Rand, Brakpan Rugby Club, Bosman Stadium, 18:00 to 06:00, R1 000 per team, day visitors R50. Register/more info: Corlita 079 878 5031 or Bianca 061 445 0771.

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