September 1
• Annual East Rand Rally, theme Unity – The Heart Beat of AA, Central Methodist Church, 26 Bunyan Street, Benoni CBD, 8am, entry fee charged for AA and Al-Anon members, visitors free, proceeds will go to the organisation, 8am (011 421 1748 or www.aaer.co.za)
• Arbor Primary School Family Fun Day, food, crafts, tea garden, children’s activities, entry fee charged, cooler boxers allowed at a fee, 21 Ash Street, Northmead (Grizelle Oelofse 072 767 9137 or grizelleoelofse@gmail.com)
• Sonja Brown book launch, entry free, Uncle Tim’s Cabin (Secret Garden), 40 High Road, Brentwood Park, 10am (Sonja Brown 082 255 9282)
• Book review by SA author, non-fiction, supporting Hospice East Rand, booking essential, entry charged per person including light lunch, Lemongrass Restaurant, 38 Russel Street, Western Extension, 1.30pm (011 422 6741)
• All Souls Church Spring Day Morning Market with Tea Garden, 42 O’Reilly Merry Street, Northmead, 9am (Betty Chard 082 455 6752)
• Greater Benoni Child Welfare annual ladies tea, fee charged per person or table, including tea time eats, Benoni Lake Club, Villa Funchal, corner Edward and Divot Street, Lakefield, 9.30am for 10am (Elsie 011 849 5241)
September 2
• 2018 Annual Spring Fair in aid of Purple Red Paws, over 100 stalls, food, unique gifts, fashion show, live entertainment, pets welcome, free entry, 49 Aerodrome Drive, Northmead, 9am to 3pm (Cindy 061 485 6058 or www.ercm.co.za)
September 3
• Healing, Education, Addicted, Lives (Heal) support group meeting every Monday, St Andrew’s Community Church, Miles Sharp Street, Rynfield, 7pm (Graham 082 448 3351)
• Clicks Oakfields free blood pressure and cholesterol tests, Oakfields Centre, corner Oak and Malva streets, Northmead, 1.30pm until 2.30pm (Benita Moore 011 849 2045)
September 3 to November 19
• Northfield Methodist Church GriefShare Series, support and encouragement for your grief journey, join at any session during the series, Wednesday mornings, The Well, Aerodrome Drive, Airfield, 11am until 1pm (Alia Windell 083 542 1524 or 010 140 0217)
September 7
• All Souls Church Pub Quiz Night, tickets charged per person with a light meal, 42 O’Reilly Merry Street, Northmead, 6pm for 6.30pm (Betty Chard 082 455 6752)
September 8
• East Rand Woodworkers’ Association Fair, free entry, food and woodwork crafts on sale, Northmead Methodist Church, corner Aerodrome Drive and Webb Street, Northmead, 9am until 4pm (Les Sales 082 219 4552)
• Benoni van Rhyn Club jumble sale, The Anglican Church of the Resurrection, corner Dube and Mokone streets, Wattville, 9.3oam (Viv Hassett 072 347 4874)
September 10
• Methodist Home Eddy House book talk and signing with Kate Turkington, booking essential, 133 Ampthill Avenue, Western Extension, 10am (Estelle Boshoff on 011 686 1300)
September 15
• Free photographic youth fun (seven to 17 years old), no experience needed, bring your cellphone, tablet, compact or DSLR, GETPIX Creative College, 85 Main Road, Farrarmere, 9am till noon (Clarissa 011 425 1768)
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September 21
• Alzheimer’s SA and Rynpark Dementia Awareness, entry free, booking essential, Rynpark One, Parker Street, Rynfield, 10am (Sonja Naude 011 747 7000)
October 7
• Benoni High Class of 1970 reunion, now known as Willowmoore High, entry charged per person, spouses and partners are allowed, RSVP by September 15, Benoni Country Club, Morris Avenue, 11.30am (Margeret (Charalambous) Pappas on 079 516 6790)
October 27
• Benoni City Times and Benoni High School presents the Great Benoni Bake Sale, a variety of cakes, stalls, music and fun for the whole family, to book a stall email events@stationroad.co.za (For more info visit www.facebook.com/greatbakesale or www.benonicitytimes.co.za)
GENERAL
September 1
• NG Church Bonaero Park women’s morning with Hannelie Groenewald, theme healing and the ability to find joy and fulfilment in the pursuit of your life goal after deep trauma, entry charged per person, 32 Malpensa Street, Bonaero Park, 9am (011 973 4916)
• Bokkie Park Food and Craft Market, Bokkie Park, Southvale Road, Parkdene, Boksburg, 9am to 2.30pm (Janine Richardson 072 713 3332)
September 2
• Guided group tour through Melville Koppies Central, entry fee charged, children must be over six years old, no dogs allowed, funds raised go towards maintaining the Koppies, Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, 8.30am (the office 011 482 4797 or www.mk.org.za)
September 5
• Boksburg Hiking Club Spring meeting, prizes for most innovative and funkiest hat, Atlas Bowling Club, corner Denel North and Atlas roads, Bonaero Park, 7pm (Heather 082 829 6043)
September 7
• NG Church Bonaero Park golf day, Kempton Golf Club, Green Avenue, Zuurfontein, 11am (011 973 4916)
September 8
• St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls Opera Gala starring Samantha Tomas, Leigh Waters-Maine, Johannes Moaisi, Neville Smith featuring St Dominic’s School Choir, Hugenote choir and East Rand Youth Orchestra, entry fee charged per person, Kruger Street, Boksburg, 6pm (011 917 5150)
• The Sound of Musical, featuring the Cantare Jubiloso Choir with soloists Burgerd Botha, Douwe Bijkersma, Loriska Bubb, Charlotte Kilian, a few young stars, and the “Seaworthy Septet”, all accompanied by Gideon Els, Gerry van Zyl and Wian Joubert, NG-kerk Dalpark, 22 Boekenhout Street, Brakpan, 3pm (Lanie on 082 940 9001)
September 30
• Cansa Shades of Pink 5km and 10km fun walk, pre-register online at qkt.io.cansashadesofpink, entry fee will be charged per adult and child, Rietvlei Zoo Farm, Johannesburg, 9am (Yolandi Jacobs on 083 937 7187 or emailyjacobs@cansa.org.za)
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