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
October 7
• Reopening of Benoni Child Welfare charity shop, Third Street, Northmead, 09:00 to 13:00.
• Mpumelelo Fitness Club cancer awareness fun walk, aerobics and boot camp day, Cloverdene Shopping Centre, from 07:00, R50 registration. Call: 084 738 9476 or 073 099 5556.
• Ribbons for Justice monthly market, self-defence workshop and entertainment for kids, Third Avenue, Northmead. Book a stall/info with Keshna: 078 360 0783.
• Pugtoberfest, Pug Rescue, 09:30 to 13:30, pug competitions, stalls, R20 adults, R10 kids, R5 doggies. Email: fundraising@pugrescue.co.za
October 10
U3A (University of the Third Age – for retired people) meets, 10:00, guest speaker is entrepreneur GG Alcock, Northfield Methodist Church. Email: apoplak@iafrica.com
14 Oktober/October 14
• 1973 matrieks Brandwag Hoërskool 50-jaar reunie, Brandwag sportgronde. Jeanne: 082 781 4230 or Theuns: 083 746 3818.
• Hospice East Rand Candles Celebration, 17:00 to 20:00, St Dunstan’s Prep, food trucks, performances, guest speaker and … Jesse Clegg. Book at Quicket.
• Caravan Club of Southern Africa free family camp out, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Sid: 082 557 5538.
October 20
SAAFA monthly luncheon, Tonino, Benoni Country Club, guest speaker Cobus Toerien, Mig wingman to Johan Renkin during the Angolan war. Roelf: 073 186 7761 or rossouwrj1@gmail.com
October 26
Garlands Ladies Luncheon Club meets, Ebotse, 12:00, guest speaker Mrs South Africa 2022 finalist, Yolandi Naicker, guests welcome. Email: margie.h@mweb.co.za
October 28
Lake West Halloween Walk, Audrey Ritz Park, The Drive, Westdene, 17:00, best-dressed competition, 18:00, walk starts at 19:00. Glynis: 082 901 2813 or admin@lakewest.co.za
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November 2
Greater Benoni Child Welfare fundraiser golf day, Benoni Country Club, R3 800 per four-ball, hole sponsor R2 000, golf cart R350. Book or sponsor: Vanessa on 084 581 0172.
SPORT
October 26
Benoni Northerns Night Race sponsored by Jan L Jordaan Attorneys, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Email races@bnac.co.za
OUT OF TOWN
October 7
Bokkie Park Food & Craft Market and Car Boot Sale, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:30, over 80 stalls, live entertainment, kiddies’ activities. Janine: 072 713 3332.
October 11
Boksburg SPCA Golf Day, Lake Club Benoni, shotgun start at 11:00, wheelbarrow liquor raffle and other fun events. Sue: 084 517 1034 or secretary@boksburgspca.co.za
October 14
• Catholic Women’s League/Boksburg Advertiser Gatsby High Tea, 12:30, St Dominic’s Church hall, in aid of CWL cancer fund, guest speakers Prof Carol Benn and Carla de Gouveia (counselling psychologist), prizes and raffles, including a stay in Dullstroom, R1 000 for table of 10, hostess and guests to decorate table and provide own eats, tea/coffee/juice provided. Email: boksburgadvertiser@caxton.co.za
• St Francis Care Centre Thank You for the Music Abba and Queen tribute fundraiser, Emperors Palace Barnyard, 19:00. Estelle: 082 790 4781.
October 19 (third Thursday of the month)
East Rand Seniors’ Club meets, Boksburg Central Methodist Church, all seniors welcome. Barbara: 082 443 3468.
November 30
Christmas market, St Dominic’s School, 16:00 to 21:00. Email: Christmas@stdominics.co.za
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