July 26
The Brakpan Women United in Prayer group will meet at the Assembly of God Fellowship, 114 Germains Street. The meeting starts at 2.30pm. This is an interdenominational women’s prayer group. Contact Lynne van Wyk (082 356 1331).
July 29
Hirsch’s Carnival will host its monthly business networking morning. The guest speaker will be Marvin Domingo and the topic is ‘Business Map’. The event starts at 8.30am for 9am. There is no charge but booking is essential. For more information, contact Jenny-lee McDonald (jennylee@hirschs.co.za or 010 822 2050).
29 Julie
Die Brakpan Mark vind plaas by die Cosy Corner Moth Klub, geleë op die hoek van Heynsstraat en Zeemanstraat, vanaf 9vm tot 3nm. Daar sal verskeie stalletjies wees asook vermaak vir kinders. ‘n Karaoke kompetisie sal ook deur die verloop van die dag plaasvind. Vir meer inligting of om vir die karaoke kompetisie in te skryf, kontak Alex David (083 994 2581).
August 9
A Bikers’ Run against rape and abuse will take place from 7am, from the Fireplace Roadhouse, in Brakpan, to The Zone, in Boksburg. Families are welcome to join at The Zone from 11am. There will be a variety of stalls and entertainment. For more information, contact Eugene van Straten (079 779 2008).
September 2
The East Rand Woodworkers’ Association will hold their annual Woodworkers Fair at the Northmead Methodist Church, corner of Aerodrome Drive and Webb Street, Benoni, between 9am and 5pm. Food and woodworking crafts will be on sale. Free entrance.
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 may have a problem with drugs – is held every Tuesday, at 7.30pm, at the St John the Baptist Catholic Church, 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 Isobel van Eeden kontak (084 585 5157).
Wednesday
Christian Missionary Fellowship International invites you to an interdenominational prayer fellowship, every Wednesday, from 5.30pm to 7pm, at 121 Athlone Avenue, 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, 74 Queen Avenue.
Thursday
The East Rand Amateur Radio Club meets every Thursday, at 7pm, at its clubhouse, in Ebenezer Street, Arrowe Park, Benoni. 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.
