What’s On in the South

*CARNIVAL City Macsteel Kiddies Cycle Races will be hosting a mountain bike race (6km) on November 5 at R40 per entry and starts at 07:00. The ever-popular road race to be held on November 6. Lucky draw for two brand-new bicycles plus prizes and medals for each race. Ages two to 8 years old, R50 per entry. Arrival time 07:30 for on-site entries. Racing starts at 09:00. Both events being held in the grounds of Carnival City. For enquiries contact 082 376 0936 or 082 952 7176. All funds raised go to causes supported by the Rotary Anns and the Rotary Club of Germiston.

*NAPPY RUN on Saturday, November 5, the National Council for Persons with Physical Disabilities in South Africa (NCPPDSA) will host their annual Nappy Run to promote the cause of children with disabilities. Help raise awareness and funds for nappies by taking part in the 5km fun walk/run at the Johannesburg Zoo in Parktown. Entry is R90 for adults and R45 for children four to 12 years old. Children younger than four years old enter free and families enjoy the zoo after the event. Registration starts at 07:30 until 08:30 and the run will start at 09:00. Tickets to the event can be purchased online at www.nappyrun.org.za or during registration on the morning of the event.

*COUNTRY Crafters will be at 101 Klipriver Drive, Mulbarton, on November 5, from 09:00 to 14:30. Browse and spend your hard-earned cash on something unique and different: plants, indigenous and otherwise, and jams, crochet and hand-knitted items, handmade soaps and cards, picture frames made to order, bespoke cat toys and dainty gifts, plus secondhand books. There is now an odds-and-ends stall and new crafters are wanted. For more information call Connie 084 010 0500 or Jenny 084 610 1733 or email countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za

*MORNING MARKET: St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, Corner Japie and Verona streets, Rosettenville will be holding a Morning Market on Saturday November 5 at 08:30. Tea garden, food, cakes, needlework, books, etc. Contact 011 435-9922.

*MONTHLY craft and food market at the Glen to be held on November 5 and December 3 from 10:00 to 17:00. There will be rooftop parking available, entrance and parking is free. Hand crafts, food stalls, local suppliers and live entertainment! To book a stall contact Terance 083 379 2414 or tplombard@mweb.co.za

*WOMEN’s gathering on November 5 and 6 at Willowmoore Showgrounds. For more information contact Sonja on 083 658 4000 or email info@godskaroowomen.co.za

*HOËRSKOOL JG Strijdom reunion will be held on November 5 from 11:00 at Townsview Sports Pub. Contact Kitty on 072 245 4583, Johann on 083 777 8381 or Louisa on 082 447 1571.

*THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by John Pollard on Gardena, Innovations for Better Gardening, at Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre, Preller Drive, Roosevelt Park on Wednesday, November 9 at 19:30. Visitors, R30 and members R20. Phone 082 951 1432.

*SA MILITARY History Society gets together on November 10 at 20:00 the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the zoo). First event will be “The personal experiences of German Submariners in the Southern Oceans from 1939 to 1945” by Evert Kleynhans with the main lecture about “Kipling and his son; the Private Tragedy of a Public Man” by Marjorie Dean. The society holds meetings with lectures on the second Thursday of each month. Wives are welcome to come along with their husbands. Visitors are charged R30 per person, and includes tea or coffee after the lecture. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History 011 646 5513, or email: scribe@samilitaryhistory.org

*THEATRE: ‘Forward Mars’ presented by Teaperformance at The Art Farm on November 11 and 12. Costs R100 (adults) and R60 (12 years and younger). Contact Heilani on 081 711 8591 or email heilanih@teaformance.org.za also visit www.facebook.com/teaformance or www.teaformance.org.za.

*HAMBURGER Fun Evening on November 12, Enjoy a hamburger under the night sky at the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Marais Farmstead. Parking inside the Reserve by the Farmstead Building. South Gate Entrance on Impala Road, cost R50 per person and starts at 18:00. For more info email Lea@kolisa.co.za

*RHINO poaching is at the forefront of many minds. Take this opportunity to listen to, and question, someone who has been deployed in anti-poaching activities and worked as a guide and game ranger, KNRA chairman Eifion West at the Entrance Precinct on Wednesday, November 16 from 19:00 at R50 per person. Email leabrash@kolisa.co.za for more information.

*ONE-Parent family support/ social meets once a month for get-together on November 20, December 11, January 22 (2017) and February 26 (2017). For more enquiries contact Christina on lortance@gmail.com or 084 807 0020.

*THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Michelle van der Bank on, DNA of Plants. The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia, on Wednesday, November 23 at 09:30. Visitors, R30 and members R20. Phone 082 951 1432.

*CAROLS by candlelight: Join in the merriment at The Glen’s annual Carols by Candlelight event on December 2 at 18:30 in the food court. Sweeties for the little ones and of course Santa will be popping in. Glow sticks will be on sale with all proceeds being donated to Saint Mary’s Children’s Home.

*CAROLS by candlelight on December 3. Come and enjoy a relaxed family evening and sing along to carols by candlelight at the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Marais Farmstead. Parking inside the Reserve by the Farmstead Building. Cost is R20 and starts at 18:30. For more info email Lea@kolisa.co.za

*FREEMASONRY: Are you interested in becoming a member, or do you wish to find out more about masons and their wonderful society? Lodge Braemar is situated in the south of Johannesburg. For more information contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za

*TAI CHI Classes at Jackson Dam Brackenhurst on Sunday mornings from 8:00 to 9:30. For more information contact Craig 082 691 0540.

*BRUSH Stoke Art Studio will be exploring the beautiful artform of Acrylics on Fabric. You will be guided by Cremilda Cardoso, an artist with more than 25 years of experience. Contact Cremilda to book your class on 011 433 1367. Classes are held from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:00 and an afternoon class on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 18:00. There are also classes on Sundays from 09:00 to 12:00. The studio is on 71 Seder Street, Suideroord. The cost of the classes is R90 for three hours, and the student should pay for the full month at the beginning of each month.

*SCOUTS is an organisation created many years ago to teach children and young adults between the ages of seven and 18 different life skills including pioneering, survival skills, camping, teamwork, self-confidence and much more. Join in for a life-changing experience every Friday at 18:30 till 21:00 at St Andrews House at 71 Turf Club Street, Turffontein West. For more information contact Scout Trooper – Robin on 072 580 0007 (ages 11 to 18), Cubs – Annie 071 871 3773 (ages seven to 11) or SGL – Mike 083 704 0127.

*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. 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. 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 farmers’ crafters’ market every Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00. Contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za.

*WALKERVILLE Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 09:00 to 15:00. In addition to our usual extensive range of homemade 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 info@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.

*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 swap 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 homeopathic care. 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 Kraal 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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