13 Feb: Love-a-School fundraiser
The Love-a-School campaign is one of the fundraising events by the Adopt-a-School Foundation which was created to be a positive force in changing the future of education in Southern Africa. Come and enjoy an evening of laughter in aid of this initiative.
When: 6pm–11pm
Where: Parkers Comedy and Jive, Montecasino
Details: www.adoptaschool.org.za
16 Feb: Valentine’s Movies in the Park
Take part in the ideal family-friendly Valentine’s celebration by Picnics in the Park for the fourth love-themed year in a row! This year is themed ‘Valentines Red Carpet by PIP’, so dress up as a character from your favourite film, celebrate the 80’s or the Naughties. The prize for best-dressed is a hot air balloon safari for two and even if you don’t win, you can still enjoy the movie line-up of Shrek, 50 First Dates, Dirty Dancing and PS I Love You.
When: 2pm–11pm
Where: Riversands Farm Village
Cost: R165 per adult, children 17 and younger get in for free
Details: www.picnicsinthepark.co
17 Feb: Guided group tour through the Melville Koppies
Come enjoy the beauty of nature and go for a 4km long group tour through the Melville Koppies. All donations will be used to maintain the area and children in attendance must be six years old or older. Sorry, no dogs allowed.
When: 8.30am
Where: Entrance to Melville Koppies, Judith Road
Cost: R60 adults, R40 children
Details: Wendy Carstens 011 482 4797.
20 Feb: Prison break night trail run
Bring your headlamp torch and running shoes for a 5km and 8km trail run/walk on the golf course. You can win lucky draw prizes, as well as earn Vitality points for this event.
When: Premises will open at 5pm and the run will begin at 7pm sharp
Where: Leeuwkop Golf Course, Candican Road and Kipling Road, Barbeque Downs
Details: www.metrosports.co.za; garde@metrosports.co.za
10 March: Like2Bike kids event #2 with Suzuki
With fun distances for kids from ages two to 14 to enjoy in mountain bike and duathlon categories, the entire family can enjoy a day out and about under the sun – a great way to let your kids burn some energy.
When: All day
Where: Riversands Farm VillageRiversands Commercial Park, Rose Road, Knopjeslaagte, Midrand
Cost: R160–R190
