January 13 to 15
Korsman Conservancy needs volunteers for a weed clean-up, to meet at the Kilfenora gate (opposite 92 The Drive). Bring gardening gloves and bottled water to drink; wear sturdy shoes and bring a hat. 8.30am until 11am (Jane Trembath 082 690 2832).
January 14
Northfield Methodist Church self defence workshop for women, hosted by sensei Takis Chaniotakos; free entry and refreshments. Wesley Hall, corner Aerodrome Drive and Webb Street, Airfield. 10am until noon (Claire Thomson 010 140 0210).
January 14 and 21
All Souls Church car boot and book sale, 42 O’Reilly Merry Street, 7am until 1pm (Betty Chard 082 455 6752).
January 18
Equinox Retired Single Seniors: meet people your own age, gather on the third Wednesday of every month. Details of new venue will be revealed if you book by January 16, 10am (Patricia-Anne Tilley 011 965 2900).
January 28 and 29
The Beautiful Gardens of Benoni, hosted by Rotary Anns of the Rotary Club of Benoni van Ryn; six gardens on display, entry fee charged. Peter and Verne Boeré: 4 Second Avenue, Northmead. Pieter and Alet Grober: 39 Baines Street, Rynfield (only on display after 11am). Loraine Krugel: 25 Waters Edge, Swallow Road, Rynfield Agricultural Holdings. Tea Garden – Nick and Charmaine Cole-Niven: 6 Leyds Street, Morehill. Janet Smith: 22 Libra Avenue, Morehill. Jeff and Sam Vincent: 6A Joubert Street, Rynfield, 10am until 4.30pm (Judy Bath 082 255 6966).
January 29
Lemongrass Urban Market: fresh produce, cheese, bread, innovative crafts, homemade ice cream, children’s activities, music and belly dancing – supporting Lions, The Animal Guardians (Tag) and CPF, 38 Russel Street, Western Extension, 10am until 3pm (Ivonne Taylor 083 284 4777).
February 1
Crystal Park SAPS Sector One meeting – crime will be discussed with community. Crystal Park Primary School, Hornbill Street, 6.30pm.
GENERAL
February 4
Miniature showcase, miniatures, dollhouse accessories and supplies available – donations to cerebral palsy welcomed. Parkhurst Recreation Centre, corner Thirteenth Street and Fifth Avenue, Parkhurst, 9am until 1pm (Sue Engall 011 787 2340).
April 3 to 6
Methodist Homes – Eddy House four-day fund-raising trip to the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre, at De Wildt near Brits. Space is limited (Estelle Boshoff 011 686 1300 or 072 563 8338).
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