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Entries are at the Editor’s discretion.
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November 7 & 8
Gauteng Department of Education annual reading festival, Tshepo Themba Multipurpose Resource Centre, Etwatwa East.
November 9
• East Rand Youth Orchestra and QuayWake Ballet present Ballet Surprise, EJ Butler Hall, St Dunstan’s College, ballet with a live orchestra first for Benoni, conductor Pienaar Fourie, 14:30, bring your children! Book: Webtickets (R100 and R60) or take a chance at the door. Pienaar: 082 316 8008/pienaarfourie@gmail.com
• 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. www.benonitoastmasters.co.za/Ian: 082 887 6611.
November 16
• Hospice East Rand’s Candles Celebration, 17:00 to 20:00, 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.
• Fundraising Beetle Drive in aid of Luke Steytler who has Down syndrome, 16:00 to 19:00, Arrowe Park Scout Hall, Ebenezer St, Lakefield, R100 for nine games includes snack, cash bar, funds towards Luke’s speech therapy, rugby will be screened. Verity: 082 782 1778.
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: https://bit.ly/BenoniClubGuests/Facebook: Toastmasters Benoni/www.benonitoastmasters.co.za.
November 29
• Trefoil Guild pop-up movie, Blue Forest, 65 Van Rooyen Street, Rynfield, 14:00, film is One Life starring Anthony Hopkins (with sub-titles). R50pp. Margaret: sunstove@iafrica.com
• 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 top three teams, members/family members free, R70 non-members, tea/coffee and muffins. RSVP by December 2 to Ian: 082 887 6611/www.benonitoastmasters.co.za.
December 6
Benoni SPCA annual Carols by Candlelight, from 17:30, snacks and refreshments on sale. SPCA: 011 894 2814.
December 8
Esoteric Fayre and Craft Market, Heavenly Healing, 30 Oak St, Northmead, 10:00 to 15:00, stalls, spiritual practioners, 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 27
First T20 international, SA women vs England women, Willowmoore Park, 18:00.
OUT OF TOWN
November 15
South African Air Force Association (SAAFA) East Rand branch Christmas lunch, Café@the Range, Kempton Park, 12:00, guests R50. RSVP: Marj – 073 186 7761/Roelf – rossouwrj1@gmail.com by November 12.
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