JUNE
29 SPECTRE Studio presents Aurora Under 18 Experience on June 29 at Casa De Madeira, 46 Goodwood Street, New Market, Alberton. The evening will feature Kerwen Cuepoint and Milo Nocturnalrixx. Pre-sold tickets are available at R100 and at the door on the evening at R120. Doors open at 6pm and close at midnight. This is a fund-raising event for dancers going to Jamaica. Contact 084 392 4205 or 084 585 5177 for more information.
29 DOOR of Hope will be hosting a charity golf day at the Houghton Country Club on June 29 as a fund-raising strategy to support the welfare of children in their care. The theme for the day will be “Superheroes” through which Door of Hope will also promote the sustainability of the organisation in continuously taking care of abandoned children across Johannesburg. Members of the community should join and support the charity golf day in their numbers to help children in need. The event will be full of fun activities, creative superhero costumes and lots of prizes to be won. For more information, the public is urged to contact Kim Nixon on 011 432 2797 or email kim@doorofhope.co.za
30 EVERYTHING Gadget and Hobby Expo at The Glen Shopping Centre, from June 30 to July 1, featuring a variety of gadgets, gizmos, tech, hobbies, toys and more for everyone to enjoy. For more information visit www.everythingxexpo.com
30 JOIN in the fun of mosaic, pony rides, animal feeding and pottery at The Art Farm on June 30. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.
JULY
1 GUIDED group tour through Melville Koppies Central. Sets off at 2pm sharp. Park in the upper car park at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia. Then walk across Judith to the entrance opposite. Cost is R60 for adults and R40 for children. All donations are used to maintain the Koppies. Children must be over six years old. Unfortunately, no dogs allowed. Call Wendy Carstens 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za for more information.
7 BREAKFAST Seminar for Women in Leadership 2018 to be held at Protea Hotel Melrose Arch (Fire and Ice) on July 7 from 9am-1pm. Held under the theme “Serving with Excellence” The registration will be R400. Speakers include Dr Lydia Meshoe, Apostle Khulile Mtsetfwa, Raphasha Morongwe, Mmabatho Jele and many more. For further details on this conference contact Pastor Cathy on 011 047 8666/083 591 7730.
7-8 WINTER Fair at Nasrec Rand Show Road (entrance five and six) on July 7 and 8 from 9am to 5pm. Fun for the whole family complete with fun fair, pop up stalls, activities, food stalls, animal shows and exhibitions. Entrance is R25 per person with free entry for pensioners and children under the age of 2. No alcohol allowed. Prayer and halaal facilities available. For more information or to book a stall contact 078 926 8291 or email winterfail2018@expocentre.co.za
27 THE Horticultural Society invites you a talk by Ludwig Taschner on Roses on June 27 at 9.30am at the Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Members R20, visitors welcome, R30, includes refreshments. Enquires 082 951 1432.
AUGUST
2 IT is time for keen golfers and those who love having fun on the course to get their golfing buddies together for Amcare’s annual golf day. This year’s income-generating golf day will be hosted on August 2 at Reading Country Club with the format being a betterball scramble. Book your four-ball for R2 000 which will secure a golf workshop, halfway snack pack and dinner at the prize-giving. There will be a cash bar available. Carts and caddies are to be booked via the Pro Shop on 011 907 3666. There is also hole branding available on the day which is a great opportunity for businesses to create awareness. The community’s support in prizes will be most welcome. For bookings and more information contact Percy Bedser 079 015 0145 or percy@ccrables.co.za or Nadine Mason 079 500 8011 or marketing@amcare.org.za
3-5 IT is time again for Futura School’s Craft Market hosted on Friday, August 3 from 9am to 7pm, Saturday, August 4 from 9am to 7pm and Sunday, August 5 from 9am to 3pm at Sha-Mani Lodge, 30 Doncaster Road, New Market. Come and browse through the stalls with unique retail items and crafts from over 180 vendors, buy food from gourmet food stalls. A merry-go-round will keep the little ones entertained. An entrance fee of R20 is payable and is valid for all three days. For more information contact Ritha 073 365 5101 or email craftmarketfutura@gmail.com
4 JOIN the Dutch Reformed Church for their annual fête for charity to be held at 62 Victoria Street on August 4. Different food stalls will be available, including vetkoek and mince, beverage table, pancake table, boerewors rolls, hot dogs, as well as the white elephant table for any items that the public would like to donate. For more information contact Leandi van de Merwe on 082 8573863 or Petro Pieterse on 072 421 8781 or 011 683 8584.
22 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Tamiru Abiye on Microdams and Pollution Control on August 22 at 9.30am. Venue: The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Members R20, visitors welcome R30, includes refreshments. 082 951 1432
25 COME and enjoy a real country morning with Broken Wings Association for Adults with Disabilities. They are extending an invitation to ladies to their annual ladies tea on August 25. The event will be held at the Dinwiddie Sports Club in Dinwiddie. Places are priced at R100 per person. The theme for the event is Country with a guest performance by Lance James. For more information or to book please contact Marietjie on 011 868 3415 or Sheryl on 072 998 7767.
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