Lots will be happening in Boksburg, so diarise these dates

October 14
• St Francis Care Centre Thank You for the Music Abba and Queen tribute fundraiser, Emperors Palace Barnyard, 19:00. Estelle: 082 790 4781.
• Calvary Bikers Ministry and Reiger Park Cancer Support Group Shavathon, Reiger Park Primary School. Prez: 082 355 5917, Mark: 083 282 7469.
• Damesoggend saam met Je-ani Swiegelaar, Laerskool Westwood, 09:00. Anelle: 079 509 2434.

October 17 (every Tuesday)
Inspan Volkspelelaer meet at Witfield Park Retirement Village, 19:00. Marita: 074 116 5497.

October 19 (third Thursday of the month)
East Rand Seniors’ Club meets, Boksburg Central Methodist Church, all seniors welcome. Barbara: 082 443 3468.

October 20 (every Thursday)
Suiderland Volkspelelaer gets together (every Thursday), Reformed Church, Scribante Street, Libradene, 19:30. Johan: 082 443 3783.

October 22
Club 100 Pineapple Walk for mental health and palliative care awareness, Casa dos Poveiros, 171 Dayan Road, Dayanglen, 08:00, Beneficiaries are Hospice East Rand and Lifeline Ekurhuleni. There will be donation bins for clothing and non-perishable food items. Information 010 448 1566 or www.club100@farol.co.za

October 26
Boksburg Rugby Club AGM, Prince George Park TW Agterplaas, 18:30 for 19:00. Yvonne (Wonnie): admin@boksburgrugbyclub.co.za

October 31
East Rand United Rugby Club AGM, Reiger Park Sports Grounds ‘The Graveyard’, 13:00. Marius: 081 524 6950.

November 3-5
Madeira Fest, Casa dos Poveiros, 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 10
East Rand Business Women gala event with Appel, 19:00. Book before November 3. Info: karen.herbst@sanlam4u.co.za

November 30
Christmas Market, St Dominic’s School, 16:00 to 21:00. Email: Christmas@stdominics.co.za

OUT OF TOWN
October 13
Bowls and Bubbles for Hanna Charity and Empowerment Foundation, Wingate Park, 09:00, Bibi as MC and entertainment. Sune: 078 458 2152 or sune@hannacharity.org

October 14
• Hospice East Rand’s Candles Celebration, St Dunstan’s Prep, 17:00 to 20:00. Celebrate life, those journeying through a life-limiting illness and loved ones lost.
Performance by Jesse Clegg, guest speaker, music from community members, food trucks. Jonquil: 083 231 4453.
• Die 1973 matrieks Brandwag Hoërskool 50-jaar reunie, Brandwag sportgronde. Jeanne: 082 781 4230 of Theuns: 083 746 3818.

October 15
East Rand Nomads fun day of bowls and lunch, Delville Bowling Club, 9:30 for 10:00, wear green and gold in support of the RWC. Barry: 072 413 9483.

October 20
SAAFA monthly luncheon,Tonino, Benoni Country Club, guest speaker Cobus Toerien, Mig wingman to Johan Renkin during the Angolan War. Roelf: 073186 7761 or rossouwrj1@gmail.com

October 26
Benoni Northerns Night Race sponsored by Jan L Jordaan Attorneys, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Email: races@bnac.co.za

October 28
Bunny Park Food & Craft Market, Car Boot Sale and Halloween Hunt, Rynfield, 09:00 to 14:30, only 100 tickets for Halloween Hunt. Book/enquiries: Janine on 072 713 3332.

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