What’s On in the South

*GET those creative juices flowing and paint a canvas masterpiece while being guided step-by-step by our fun PAINT-ON-TAP instructors. Events are held at vibey restaurants and price includes complimentary beverage. R275 per person. No under 18’s. August 18 and 23. For more information call Margie on 083 473 3695 or email bookings@paintontap.co.za.

* THE MYSTERY Ghost Bus will run in Johannesburg on August 19, and in Pretoria on August 20. ‘Pub and Grub’ stops, poltergeists, EVP recordings, dowsing rods, castles, a dark haunted room, graveyards and much more. 19:00 to midnight. R359 per person. Visit the website www.mysteryghostbus.co.za and book at www.QUICKET.co.za.

* THE AGM of the Melville Koppies management committee will be held at the Lecture Hut, Melville Koppies Central, at 14:00 on Saturday, August 20. Guest speaker will be Wits University hydrogeologist Prof. Tamiru Abiye. All are welcome. Park in the dead-end of Kafue Road, just outside the entrance. Contact Wendy on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.

*ART & Craft Fair on August 20 from 10:00 to 15:00. Do you practise a Hobby? Book a stall, show and share and sell your product. Contact: 079 208 8716 or email bookings@the-artfarm.co.za.

*EVENTS at Melville Koppies, donation is R50 for adults and R20 for children. No dogs, and no children under six years: August 20 – The AGM of the Melville Koppies Management Committee will be held at 14:00 on Melville Koppies Central. Guest speaker will be Wits University hydrogeologist Prof. Tamiru Abiye. All are welcome. Park at Kafue Road entrance. August 21 – Guided walk on Melville Koppies Central starting 08:30. August 28 – Three-koppie hike starting 08:30 from Melville Koppies Central. For all events park, pay and meet up in the upper parking area at MarksPark, Judith Road, Emmarentia directly opposite the Koppies’ main entrance. Phone Wendy on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.

*HORTICULTURAL Society meetings to be held on Wednesdays: August 24 at the Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia, at 09:30. Visitors R30 and members R20. Call 082 951 1432 for more information.

*WINE Route – Come enjoy the Vaal Wine Route at the Art Farm. Taste eight wines for R20 per person and different specials from until August 21 from 12:00 to 18:00. Contact 079 208 8716 or email bookings@the-artfarm.co.za.

*TAKE advantage of free foot screenings, extended until August 24, due to public demand. All are welcome to come in for free foot screening. Specialists in all lower limb aches and pains from the lower back, including the feet, treatment of corns and calluses, fungal infections, ingrown toenails, diabetic foot care, heel pain and biomechanical disorders as well as disorders affecting children and flat fleet. Also treating sports related leg, foot and knee pain. Kindly contact 076 385 9454 or 082 392 1786 to reserve your space, strictly by appointment.

*LIONS Boot Sale. Turn your unwanted household goods into cash by selling from your car boot, at the Lions Boot Sale, between Forest and Victoria streets (off Sixth Street), Regents Park, on Saturdays, August 27, October 1 and 29, from 07:30. For more information, phone Dot van Eeden on 082 336 6284.

*THE Johannesburg Society of Miniatures will be presenting the 24th Annual Festival of Miniatures at the end of August. Miniatures encompass the hobby of collecting dollhouses and the exhibition is of interest to all ages. The event will be held on August 27 and 28, at Parkhurst Recreation Centre (corner 5th Avenue and 13th Street), Parkhurst, from 09:00 to 16:00 on Saturday, and from 09:00 to 14:00 on Sunday. Entrance R10 of which some will be donated to the charity of choice. Contact Sue on 011 787 2340 or miniatures@telkomsa.net.

*THE PAINT-ON-TAP ladies will be hosting a Spring Day on Thursday September 1. The two hour fun canvas painting session will be held at Miss Grace restaurant, plot 152, Kliprivier Rd, Eikenhof from 10:30 to 12:30. Step-by-step instructions will be given to paint this fabulous daisy and no experience is necessary. Celebrate the wonder of spring creatively in beautiful garden surroundings while enjoying champagne and scones. R295.00 all inclusive. For more info call Margie on 0834733695 or email bookings@paintontap.co.za or www.paintontap.co.za.

*SPRING Day/Art in the Garden on September 4 from 10:00 to 15:00. Enjoy spring day market with the kids and the artists in the Garden. Contact: 079 208 8716 or email bookings@the-artfarm.co.za.

*RIETVLEI Parkrun 5km walk/run every Saturday at 08:00 and it’s free. All ages welcome. Dogs on leads also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your barcode – it’s free.

*PANORAMA Flea Market, Kliprivier Drive, Mulbarton (behind Pick n Pay Shopping Centre). Tel: 011 682 2222. Beer garden with big screen TV, children’s play centre, live entertainment every trading day and almost 400 stalls. Come visit our market for a fun-filled day for the entire family.

*CHRISTIAN Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month, at 13:30, at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, and Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. For more info, phone 079 072 5424.

*WANT to play as your favourite “Star Wars” character or Marvel hero? Join us any time on Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 to play a demo game of “Star Wars” X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. For more info, contact Adrian on 082 820 6995.

*COME and learn ceramic painting in Glenanda. You can creatively decorate beautiful platters for wedding, birthday and Christmas presents. Classes held on Saturday afternoons. For more info, phone 011 682 3889.

*TOUGH Love Mondeor Support Group is for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, including drug, alcohol, and substance, verbal or physical abuse. The group meets on Saturdays, 09:00 to 11:00. Call Sheralee on 083 266 0937 for more information.

*MARKET @ 84 is a new market in the Walkerville area. This is not a “farmers” market but rather a fresh produce and crafters market. Only the best fresh produce and homemade crafts on offer. Market @ 84 is open every Saturday from 09:00 till 14:00. Market @ 84 is on the lawns of 84 On Main shopping centre. Stalls fees R50 per stall. Entry to visitors is free. There is also a children’s play area. Come and enjoy shopping at its best. Contact Ariel on 078 223 9238 or marketat84@gmail.com for more information.

*THE Art Farm at plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort, consists of creative spaces for artists to exhibit their talents. It is a place where families and friends can unwind at the restaurant or coffee shop while the kids enjoy the amazing play area, feed the animals or enjoy a seed-planting experience in the gardens. The display of visual arts, pottery and crafts in the art stalls can be viewed while enjoying their boutique wines, craft beers, fine foods and freshly baked delicacies from the bakery. The vintage hall and rustic bar creates a unique experience for weddings, conferences, workshops, parties and exhibitions. The coffee shop is open every Thursday to Sunday from 07:00 to 17:00, the restaurant every Thursday to Saturday from 12:00 to 22:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 17:00, the craft stalls open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 and the farmer’s crafters market every Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00. Contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za or visit www.the-artfarm.co.za or visit their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/theartfarm1/).

*WALKERVILLE Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. In addition to our usual extensive range of home-made cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey, we have a free honesty library, pony rides, face painting and much more. Delicious meals are available from our food court outlets. Credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking are available. Find us at 112 Main Street Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). For more information, contact Gail on gail@wfmarket.co.za or phone 079 076 7680.

*KLIPRIVIERSBERG Nature Reserve Association. For all walks meet at Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. For more info, phone Kevin Lavery on 083 267 3494 (bird walks), Ann Norton on 076 583 7946 (Saturday stroll and midweek walk). For more information call 084 804 4073. All guided walks last about three hours. Wear good walking shoes, a hat and sunblock and bring water and snacks. Binoculars are recommended for bird walks.

*POISE Academy presents continuous classes covering the basics of modelling, television presenting, image management, skincare and make-up, health and fitness and social etiquette. Classes will be held on the second and fourth Saturday of every month until October 28, from 12:00 to 15:00, at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm Training Centre. For more information contact Khuitso Rochell Kangudia on 071 679 5984 or 082 522 3891.

*CHOIR members are urgently needed for a multi-denominational choir called “Under His Wings”, under the leadership of Claude Weeder. The choir practises every Monday evening from 19:30 to 21:00, at the Brackendowns Baptist Church, in Kariba Street, Brackendowns. No previous experience is necessary, but simply a love for singing and a wish to pass on the gospel message. Call Claude on 083 481 5851 on Tuesdays to Fridays between 18:00 and 20:00 or email to claudeweeder23@gmail.com.

*CAFÉ LA Plume Social Club on 17 Joan Road, Glenanda, invites you to join the Social Club every Wednesday at 10:00. Every week there is a different activity and always a free book swop and a delicious tea provided. Cost is R50 for refreshments provided by The Café, and there are extra costs for activities or crafts. For more information call or sms Louise on: 082 936 8456.

*WELLNESS Wednesdays. Pay what you can on Wednesdays. Centesimal Wellness offers members of the community a Pay What You Can Afford project to anyone who can benefit from receiving professional homoeopathic care. For example, if you can only afford R100 then that is what you pay. This includes a homeopathic consultation and tailor-made homeopathic remedies. Appointments can be made every Wednesday between 09:00 and 15:00. Phone and please quote “Wellness Wednesdays” when scheduling a booking, 011 869 1355. Centesimal Wellness, 99 Michelle Avenue, Randhart, Alberton.

*QUIZ Nights SA will be hosting quiz nights every Thursday from 19:00 at the Krall at Thaba Eco Hotel. The average quiz is approximately two hours and can be played in teams of four to six players. Thaba also presents the Kraal quiz promotion where you buy any meal for R100 and get a free drink.

*THE SA Military History Society holds meetings with lectures on the second Thursday of each month, with a wide variety of topics on military historical interest discussed. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History on 011 646 5513 or e-mail scribe@samilitaryhistory.org.

*CELEBRATE Recovery – Join us at Rosettenville Baptist Church, 8 Albert St, Townsview on Thursday nights at 18:45 for fellowship in the Upstairs Hall, followed by a teaching at 19:15, and then ending in men’s or women’s small group discussion at 19:45. The goal is to become Christ-like in character. No sign ups or reservation are necessary to participate, and you do not need to be a member of the Church to attend. Just come as you are. For more information, call Darryl on 011 435 3839.

*TOUGH Love Robertsham is a support group for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour, namely drugs, alcohol, substance, verbal or physical abuse. Meet on Thursdays, in the Scout Hall, 6 Harry Street, 19:00 to 21:00. More information call Jo-Ann 084 424 9117 or Sheralee 083 266 0937.

*WOULD you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday evening at 19:15 in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village; corner East and Victoria streets, Linmeyer. If you are interested, phone Anne du Plessis on 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882, or Wim van Gils on 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.

*VISIT the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of every month at the Glenvista Country Club at 18:30 for 19:00. For more information, contact Karen on 083 259 0009.

*LIDO Hotel will be hosting a night market at Plot 17 in Johannesburg Road, R82, Eikenhof. For more information visit www.lidohotel.co.za or email info@lidohotel.co.za, admin@lidohotel.co.za, functions@lidohotel.co.za or call 082 349 9924. To contact the spa email admin@tshonodayspa.co.za. The hotel is open seven days a week with Sunday lunch from 12:00 to 16:00.

*PEOPLE of the South are invited to Celebrate Recovery, a recovery programme. It is a safe place to heal from hurts, hang-ups and chemical, gambling or sexual addictions. Gender and age sensitive and confidentiality and anonymity are respected. It also helps to reduce depression, domestic violence, child abuse, crime and suicide. For more info, phone Myrtle on 061 297 6166 or Randy on 081 505 6686.

*DO you want to become a Freemason, one of the world’s oldest societies of men? It’s great fun, it’s great enjoyment, it’s great satisfaction. Freemasonry is not a religion or secret society. It is a society of good and true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust of the highest standard is the key. Find out more. Contact teleland@worldonline.co.za.

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