Looking for something to do over the weekend? Here is a list of some of the events happening in your neighbourhood.
NOVEMBER 28
Don’t miss the great opportunity to pick up a bargain at the Benoni City Times Car Boot Sale. This event to be held in partnership with the Bunny Park Craft Market will run from 9am to 2.30pm at Bunny Park. Booking is essential for those interested in selling their items at the boot sale. Contact Rynette Joubert on 065 169 0846 or 011 425 0164 or at rynettej@caxton.co.za
Eastlands Mature Lifestyle Estate Support Group Christmas market from 10am to 3pm at Eastlands Mature Lifestyle Estate, located on 9th Road between R25 and Bredell. For more information contact Jill Horat on 082 929 9799 or send an email to jillhorat@worldonline.co.za.
LAST SATURDAY OF EVERY MONTH
Enjoy a fun weekend at the Impala Park Community Market which runs every last Saturday of every month. The market is held in the open field located on the corner of Elizabeth and Ridge roads, Impala Park, and runs from 9am to 2pm. The organisers also plan to have a night market on December 19, from 3pm to 9pm. For more information on the market, contact Marais on 072 990 2931.
NOVEMBER 29
Hospice East Rand will hold its annual Candles of Remembrance event, which is designed to allow the organisation to, along with affected family members and friends, reflect and remember their loved ones who have departed this life. This year’s event will be held virtually allowing community members to watch the ceremony in the comfort of their homes from 5pm. The virtual evening of remembrance, which will feature music and lighting of candles, can be viewed on Hospice East Rand’s Facebook page. Viewers are also encouraged to light a candle whilst watching the ceremony. Hospice also invites you to make a donation to Hospice East Rand together with your own special message of hope, which will be displayed during the evening and listed on the Wall of Remembrance on their website. Donations can be made via EFT using the reference “your name and the letters CR” as the beneficiary reference. Email proof of payment together with your message to info@hospiceeastrand.co.za. Alternatively visit https://hospiceeastrand.co.za/candles-of-remembrance/ to share your message once your donation has been made. Banking details: Absa, Benoni, account name: Hospice East Rand, account number: 0710465673, branch code: 630242.
DECEMBER 5
Girl Guide Gauteng East will be hosting a picnic and tea garden on December 5 at the Blue Forest Guide Hall, situated at 65 Van Rooyen Street, Morehill, Benoni. The event will start at 10am, and attendees can also look forward to stocking up Christmas decorations at the Christmas craft market at the venue. Entrance fee is R10 per person. Contact Collen on 082 372 6582.
DECEMBER 6
The Reiger Park police, in partnership with local pastors, will host an awareness campaign to mark 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children at Ramaphosa Rock Church. The event will also serve as the remembrance of the Reiger Park policewomen, Const Cynthia Monkwe, who was allegedly stabbed to death by her then boyfriend who was also a police officer at the same station.
DECEMBER 12
Help yourself to the bargains at the Boksburg Advertiser car boot sale, and Bokkie Park Craft Market to be held at the Bokkie Park on December 12. Contact Janine on 072 713 3332 for food and craft stalls, and for the car boot sale, call Elize on 087 285 6461.
The What’s On column is a community bulletin board for non-profit organisations, charity support groups and local events. To have your event featured, send the full details, including your name and contact number, to faniem@caxton.co.za
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