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.

November 4 & 5

Benoni North (Marister) Open Gardens Tour, 09:00 to 16:00. Tickets/more info: www.benoninorthopengardens.co.za, Glynnis: 071 608 6875 or Janet: 083 705 602.

November 4

• Hospice East Rand Toy Sale, 09:00 to 12:00, 218 Kempston Avenue. Hospice ER: 011 422 1531.

• Ribbons for Justice monthly market, from 09:00, Third Avenue, Northmead. Keshna: 078 360 0783.

• Bonamelo Melisizwe Foundation fun walk in aid of autism and cerebral palsy, Queen Madonsela Stimulation Centre for the Disabled, 7029 Cisticola Street, Emaphupheni, Etwatwa, Daveyton, registration 06:30, 5km 07:00, hamper draw 12:00. Bonamelo: 074 354 6966 or 081 748 3155.

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

• Pug Rescue fundraiser – Chill and Relax, 09:30 to 14:00, live entertainment by Jana Nel, stalls, lucky draws, small-breed socialised dogs welcome.

November 11

• Pug Rescue fundraiser – Introduction to Pilates, 07:00, bring a yoga mat, towel, R120pp, includes refreshments, only 15 spots. Book: fundraising@pugrescue.co.za

• Christmas Market, Country Life Retirement Village, Brentwood Park, 09:00 to 16:00, free entrance. Elna:083 269 3444/Chris: 083 717 5617.

November 18

Pug Rescue fundraiser – Paint, Plant and Sip hosted by Lorin Edgar, 11:30, includes all materials to paint three planter pots, welcome drink, succulents and soil, lunch at own cost. Book: fundraising@pugrescue.co.za

December 2

Once-off Griefshare session, Surviving the holidays, 09:00 to 11:00, Benoni Baptist Church, Farrarmere, R50 for the guidebook, all welcome, refreshments served. Register with Marion: 065 951 6235 or Colleen: 011 425 1992.

OUT OF TOWN

November 3 & 4

Madeira Fest, Casa dos Poveiros, Dyanglen, Boksburg, authentic food, secure kids zone, live music, including Mango Groove and Portuguese artists like Miguel Preguiero and Buzico, hosted by Caravela Events and the Portuguese Forum of SA, a portion of proceeds go to Hospice East Rand and Boksburg SPCA, tickets at Computicket or the gate.

November 4

Bokkie Park Food and Craft Market, Car Boot Sale and Treasure Hunt, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:30, R20 to enter treasure hunt, live entertainment by Nico. Janine: 072 713 3332.

November 10

East Rand Business Women gala event with Appel, 19:00. Book before November 3. Info: Karen: herbst@sanlam4u.co.za

November 18

Rotary Club Benoni Van Ryn Variety Show, Laerskool Westwood, three-course spitbraai, auction, raffles, bagpipes, bring non-perishable food for underprivileged learners. Janet: 084 238 2250.

November 30

Christmas Market, St Dominic’s School, 16:00 to 21:00. Email: Christmas@stdominics.co.za.

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