2 April
Die Meat World Musiekfees vind plaas by die Springs Nasionale Varsproduktemark, in Paul Kruger-hoofweg, Springs. Die fees begin om 9vm en feesgangers kan verwag om Pieter Koen, Hennie Smit, Arina de Witt, Francois van Rensburg en nog meer kunstenaars te sien optree. Liewe Heksie sal ook die jong span vermaak.
‘n Uitvoering van Stainer se ”The Crucifiction”, deur die St Andrew’s Anglikaanse Kerkkoor van KwaThema sal om 7nm plaasvind, by die NG Kerk Brakpan, te 73 Victorialaan. Vir meer besonderhede, skakel vir Tippi de Kock (083 233 4149).
9 April
Die sustersvereniging van die NH Kerk, Brakpan, bied ‘n funksie aan waartydens die bekende persoonlikheid en sanger Jennifer Zamudio sal optree. Die funksie begin om 9.30vm en vind in die saal van die Hoërskool Stoffberg plaas. Skakel vir Juanita van Zweel vir meer inligting en kaartjies (082 921 4613).
10 April
’n Boeremark word vanaf 9vm by die Brakpan Tuinsentrum, te Dirk van der Hoffweg, gehou. Die Brakpan DBV se boek- en boereworsstalletjie kan daar gesien word, asook talle ander stalletjies en vermaak.
7 Mei
’n Kermis vind plaas by die Eric Holdtman Dienssentrum, op die hoek van Voortrekkerweg en Wandererstraat, vanaf 9vm. Daar sal verskeie stalletjies wees, asook sangers. Vir meer inligting, kontak vir Hannie Jacobs (071 673 2806).
May 7
A mini market will be held at the NG Kerk, Brakpan East, at the corner of Boundary and Lapping streets. The market will be open from 9am until 5pm. For more information contact Alison Booysen (084 991 1132).
The St Dunstan’s Festival will take place from 3pm to 11pm at St Dunstan’s College, 54 Millburn Street, Benoni. Gangs of Ballet, TiMO ODV, DJ Fresh and many more will perform during the day. There will also be food stalls, a beer garden, kids’ entertainment and a craft market. For more information visit www.facebook.com/introducingTheFestival
General:
Tuesday
The Brakpan Homecrafts Society meets every first Tuesday of the month, at the St Peter’s Anglican Church hall, at 10am. New members are welcome. For more information contact Jane Donker (011 915 2539).
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
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
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.
The East Rand Amateur Radio Club meets every Thursday, at 7pm, at its clubhouse, along Ebenezer Street, Arrowe 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 will host an open day at the clubhouse, every last Sunday of the month. The club is situated at 169 Kitzinger Avenue, Dalview.
Mountain bikers who are interested in doing cross-country rides on Sundays can contact Athol Davis (082 857 5747).
Looking for new members
The Eastern War Games Club (battles with model soldiers) is looking for new members. For more information contact Ben Booysen (076 134 8488).
