August 19
Tenor Phiwe Makaula, with Marion Pillay on piano, presents Die Schöne Müllerin by Franz Schubert at the St Peter’s Anglican Church, in Queen Street. The event will start at 2.30pm. Entry is free and donations will be accepted. For more information contact Makaula (078 092 2739).
19 Augustus
‘n Kermis vind op die skoolgronde van die Laerskool Môrewag plaas. Daar sal ‘n vlooimark en ‘n biertuin wees. Die rugby, Suid-Afrika teen Argentinië, sal op ‘n groot skerm gewys word. Dirk van der Westhuizen sal ook deur die loop van die dag optree.
August 24
Hirsch’s Carnival, situated at 22 Nossob Street, Dalpark, will host a Domestic Workers Course. The event starts at 9.30am for 10am. There is no charge but booking is essential. For more information, contact Jenny-lee McDonald (010 822 2050 or jennylee@hirschs.co.za).
24 Augustus
Die NG Kerk, Dalview hou ‘n gholfdag by die State Mines Gholfklub. Die publiek word uitgenooi om die dag te ondersteun. Skakel vir Lucinda Crous by die kerkkantoor op ‘n Maandag, Woensdag of Donderdag tussen 8vm en 1nm. (011 740 0178).
25 – 27 Augustus
Die jaarlikse Pannefees word op die sportgronde van Laerskool Die Arend gehou. Verskeie top kunstenaars soos Theuns Jordaan, Die Heuwels Fantasties, Juan Boucher en Touch of Class tree deur die loop van die naweek op. Daar sal ook vermaak vir die kinders, ’n vlooimark en kosstalletjies wees.
August 26
Hirsch’s Carnival, situated at 22 Nossob Street, will be hosting a flea market in the parking lot. The flea market will be held from 9am to 2pm. Crafters and traders are welcome to showcase their products and merchandise. For more information or to book a sales table, contact Jenny-lee McDonald (010 822 2050 or jennylee@hirschs.co.za).
August 30
The Brakpan Women United in Prayer group will meet at the Assembly of God Fellowship, 114 Germains Street. The meeting starts at 2pm. This is an interdenominational women’s prayer group. Contact Lynne van Wyk (082 356 1331).
1 September
NG-gemeente Brakpan-Noord hou vanaf 5nm ‘n mini kermis op die kerkgronde, te Gardinerlaan 101. Talle stalletjies om te besigtig. Vir meer inligting oor die kermis of stalletjies, kontak die kerkkantoor (011 740 2241).
‘n Nagmark vind by die NG-kerk Brakpan-Oos plaas, geleë op die hoek van Boundary- en Lappingweg. Die mark begin vanaf 3nm. Talle kosstalletjies sal beskikbaar wees. Daar sal ook gratis gesondheidsassesering deur gekwalifiseerde mediese personeel van Netcare vanaf 2nm gedoen word. Kontak Alta Rudolph (083 396 7591) vir meer inligting of om ‘n stalletjie te huur.
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.
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) will host an East Rand Rally from 8am to 4.30pm at the Central Methodist Church, located at 26 Bunyan Street, Benoni. Registration begins from 8am onwards. For more information, contact the East Rand’s AA office (011 421 1748).
11 – 15 September
Felicitas Skool bied sy jaarlikse revue by die skool aan. Leerders en personeel nooi die publiek uit om die puik produksie te gaan geniet. Die revue vind vanaf 7nm plaas. Kaartjies kan by die skool gekoop word (011 813 4142).
15 September
Hoërskool Die Anker bied ‘n boeredans in die skoolsaal aan. ‘n Boereorkes sal die vermaak vir die aand wees en mense kan ook lekker smul aan ‘n regte boere-ete. Vir meer inligting, kontak vir Dina Abbott (011 817 1321).
1 November
Hoërskool Die Anker bied ‘n gholfdag aan by die Royal Oak Gholfbaan. Persone wat belangstel om te speel of betrokke wil raak met borgskap, kan die skoolkantoor kontak (011 813 4160).
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 club house, every last Sunday of the month. The club is situated at 169 Kitzinger Avenue, Dalview.
