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CHRISTMAS SHOPPING?
Find bargains on Halloween, swimwear, Christmas items and much more at the Benoni Child Welfare thrift shop. Sales in aid of 20 children living at Colin House, corner 1 Third Avenue and Fourth Street, Northmead. Monday to Friday (09:00 to 15:30), Saturday (09:00 to 13:00). Volunteers welcome. Enquiries: 011 849 5241.
NOVEMBER 2
• Christmas market and open day at Rynpark Retirement Estate, corner Struben and Parker streets. 09:00 to 14:00. Free entrance. Food stalls, live music, a jumping castle, face painting, free blood pressure tests, a Strongman show at 09:30, performance by Benoni High Pipe Band.
• Jumble sale, Benoni Lions Club, 111 Howard Ave, 09:00 to 10:00 only! Be quick!
• Children’s market day from 10:00 to 14:00. Ready Steady Grow Preschool, 6 Derby Avenue, Western Ext. New and used baby items, children’s clothes, toys, books, food stalls, kiddies’ entertainment. Free entrance. Marion: 072 099 0947.
• Wahoo Summer Fest, Benoni Northerns Indians club, hosted by Round Table Golden East 181, the DV Events Group and Wesley Kloppers. Artists include Jaryd Smith, Broke N Free, Reckless Bones, Tiaan Rivers, The Dookies and more. Noon to 22:00, VIP beer tent option. Tickets: https://www.howler.co.za/events/the-wahoo-summer-fest-401e
• Christmas Mini Market, Eddy House, 133 Ampthill Avenue. 09:00 to 13:00. Plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Book a stall: 011 686 1300.
• Toy Fair, Hospice East Rand, 218 Kemston Avenue. 09:00 to noon. Wide selection of beautifully restored toys. Enquiries: 011 422 1531.
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NOVEMBER 9
• Kiddies treasure hunt R20 per entrant plus goodie bag at Bunny Park market and car boot sale. 09:00 to 14:30. Live entertainment. Janine: 072 713 3332.
• Ebotse Market and toy drive. CR Swart Park. 10:00 to 15:00. Donate a stuffed toy, non-perishable foods, pet food, school stationery for underprivileged kids. Stalls, picnic in the park, Christmas shopping. Learners can volunteer to help with collection and get community service letters. Carika: 083 391 1374.
NOVEMBER 13
Benoni Toastmasters Club meets. Benoni Lake Club. 19:00. See www.benonitoastmasters.co.za or Ian: 082 887 6611.
NOVEMBER 16
Hospice East Rand’s Candles Celebration. 17:00 to 20:00 at the Jardine Pavilion, St Dunstan’s College. Celebrate life, those journeying through a life-threatening illness and those who have passed, food, local musicians, including Jaryd Smith. Jonquil: 083 231 4453.
NOVEMBER 23
Christmas Carols hosted by Duerell’s School of Music, Drama and Dance. Northfield Methodist Church. Shows at 14:00 and 18:00, R150pp, R100 kids under eight.
NOVEMBER 24
Strides for Diabetes Awareness fundraising 5km fun walk/run. Hosted by Benoni Lakes Lions Club. Ebotse parkrun route. Registration from 07:00, walk starts at 08:00. R50 entry. Diabetes screening and wellness exhibits. Diane: 083 747 5406.
NOVEMBER 25 to DECEMBER 1
AWT (Artists Working Together) exhibition, Northmead Square. Art on display and for sale, with prizes to be won. WhatsApp Karen: 083 659 0359 or Larry: 083 398 9539.
NOVEMBER 27
Benoni Toastmasters Club online Zoom meeting. 19:00. Open to all. Register at https://bit.ly/BenoniClubGuests, Facebook: Toastmasters Benoni or www.benonitoastmasters.co.za
NOVEMBER 29
Legends Christmas Night Market. 17:00 to 22:00. Benoni Northerns. Meet the reindeer and elves, treasure hunt. Free entrance.
DECEMBER 4
Benoni Toastmasters Club quiz night. Benoni Lake Club. 18:45. Teams of up to six, prizes for the top three teams. Members/family members free, R70 non-members. Tea/coffee and muffins. RSVP by December 2 to Ian on 082 887 6611 or www.benonitoastmasters.co.za
DECEMBER 8
Esoteric Fayre and Craft Market, Heavenly Healing, 30 Oak Street, Northmead. 10:00 to 15:00. Stalls, spiritual practitioners, intuitive readers, all-day drumming circle, spiritual talks/workshops. R10pp (kids free).
SPORT
NOVEMBER 14
Annual Eastern Storm fundraising golf day. Benoni Country Club. From 10:30. Book/enquire: Berrelyn (Berrelynp@cricket.co.za) or Wesley (wesleyc@cricket.co.za).
NOVEMBER 24
First T20 international, SA women vs England women. Willowmoore Park. 13:00.
OUT OF TOWN
NOVEMBER 2
• Dutch Market. Oranjehof Retirement Village, Ascolona Street, Bonaero Park. 08:00 to 13:00. Dutch cheese makers and traditional foods, Wheel of Adventure, variety of stalls. Enquiries: 011 973 3019.
• Bokkie Park market and car boot sale, Southvale Rd, Parkdene. 09:00 to 14:30. Kiddies’ activities, live entertainment. Janine: 072 713 3332.
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