November 26
A flea market will take place at the Cosy Corner Shellhole, at the corner of Muriel Brand and Zeeman streets, from 9am. For more information, contact Mauricia Morrit (072 171 9041).
27 November
Laerskool Môrewag hou ‘n motor-en-motorfietsskou op die skoolgronde, te 45 Evansstraat, vanaf 8vm. Vir meer inligting, kontak Warren Burger (072 638 7810) of die skool (011 813 1018).
November 30
A Brakpan Women United in Prayer meeting will be held at the St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 84 Hastings Avenue, at 2.30pm. This is an interdenominational women’s prayer group. For more information, contact Luzonne Bekker (082 890 3799).
2 Desember
Die NG Kerk Brakpan-Oos hou vanaf 1nm tot 8nm ’n kersmark by die kerk, op die hoek van Lapping- en Boundaryweg. Talle kersgeskenke stalletjies en kosstalletjies sal beskikbaar wees. Kontak Alta Rudolph (083 396 7591) vir meer inligting.
December 2
A Worship by Neon Lights, in aid of the Brakpan SPCA, will take place at the Plaaskombuis, in the Brakpan Garden Centre, from 6pm. Visitors are requested to bring along their picnic blankets or camping chairs; and pet food or old clothes would also be appreciated. For more information, contact Bianca Jonker (082 549 3207).
December 10
A Carols by Candlelight will take place at Mall@Carnival from 6pm to 8pm – in the parking area adjacent to the N17 highway. Lloyd Cele, Loyiso Bala and Nicholis Louw will be perfoming classic Christmas Carols, as well as a few of their own hits.
December 18-19
The Christmas edition of the East Rand Crafters Market will take place at 49 Aerodrome Drive, Benoni. There will be a crafters and food market, children’s entertainment, pet parade and much more. Entrance is free. For more information, contact Cindy Joshua (061 485 6058).
General:
Tuesday
The Brakpan Homecrafts Society meets every first Tuesday of the month, in the St Peter’s Anglican Church hall, at 10am. New members are welcome. For more information, contact Jane Donker (011 915 2539).
A Narcotics Anonymous meeting for people who have a problem with drugs – or think they might have a problem with drugs, is held every Tuesday, at 7.30pm; at the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, at 74 Queen Avenue.
Die Brakpan-tak van die Vroue-Landbou-Unie vergader elke tweede Dinsdag van die maand, om 10vm, in die saal van die NH Kerk, te Dirk van der Hoffstraat. Belangstellendes kan vir Hettie Basson kontak (082 925 1766).
Wednesday
Christian Missionary Fellowship International invites anybody for an interdenominational prayer fellowship, every Wednesday, from 5.30pm to 7pm, at 20 Venter Street, Dalview. For more information, contact Ariel Mesa (083 480 4737).
A soup kitchen is held every Wednesday, from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, at the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, at 74 Queen Avenue.
Thursday
The East Rand Amateur Radio Club meets every Thursday at 7pm, at its clubhouse along Ebenezer Street, Arrow Park. For more information, contact Paul Connel (083 627 3576).
Business owners are invited to join a prayer hour, hosted by the Christian Family Church, Brakpan. The church is situated at 2 Carmyllie Avenue, Dalview; and the prayer hour starts at 1pm every Thursday. For more information, contact Past Linda-Lee Brits (071 493 6454).
A Parkinson’s Disease support group meeting takes place every last Thursday of the month, at Rynpark 6; corner of Struben and Parker streets, in Rynfield, Benoni. The meeting starts at 10am. Contact Heather Smith for more information (011 849 8509).
Saturday
The Brakpan Dog Training Club meets every Saturday at 3pm, at the club in Hospital Road (opposite the Sherwood Shopping Centre). For more information contact Pam Bubb (082 492 1062).
Sunday
The Just Wheels Car Club hosts an open day at the clubhouse, every last Sunday of the month. The club is situated at 169 Kitzinger Avenue, Dalview.
