Beat the chills this winter with these seriously hot events
JOHANNESBURG – These events around your area will keep you entertained in the next coming weeks.
Pet Empowerment in the Township Mandela Day event
Join A New Hope Dog Rescue and the Pets Joburg (Pet Empowerment in Townships) to do your bit this Mandela Day, with spending only 67 minutes (or more), helping our furry friends in need.
Besides giving love to the rescue animals on the day, you can also enjoy food stalls, fun activities and even a doggy kissing booth. All funds will be used for animals in need.
When: 10am to 2pm
Where: Happy Tails Dog Daycare Bryanston, 31 Kildoon Road, Bryanston
Cost: Entrance fee is a bag of cat or dog food (please no ‘no name’ donations)
Details: Stirling.liv@gmail.com; lauraw.pets@gmail.com
Clothes Line for Care
Steyn City and the Steyn City Foundation are hosting the ‘Clothes Line for Care’ in time for Mandela Day on 18 July. This is a great opportunity to go through your cupboard, haul out the items you no longer need, and deliver them to our Cedar Road gatehouse, where they’ll be collected and hung up by our volunteer staff members.
The clothes will be distributed by community liaison officers to registered non-profit organisations, homes and creches in need in neighbouring Diepsloot. While summer clothes are, of course, appreciated, they’d love to receive your gently used jerseys, scarves, woolly tights, blankets and thermal vests in all sizes.
When: The drop-off point will be open between 7am and 5pm
Where: The drop-off point is the Cedar Road gatehouse of the Steyn City Estate
Details: The Steyn City Facebook page
Norscot Koppies and Kingfisher Nature Reserve AGM 2019
Norscot Koppies will be holding their annual general meeting (AGM) on 20 July from 10.30am. All are welcome, although only paid-up members will be allowed to vote.
Please come along, bring a chair and something to keep you warm – this is your chance to have a say in the running of your wonderful piece of nature in Douglasdale.
When: 10.30am
Where: At the T-junction of Westway and Alexander Avenue, Fourways (GPS coordinates: -26.0321955, 27.9952897,15)
Details: www.norscotkoppies.co.za; Sue Glanville 072 435 7064; Mary Borkett 082 411 8197.
67 Minutes for South Africa at the SA Lipizzaners
The South African Lipizzaners are celebrating this wonderful country with a spectacle of sound, colour and of course the Dancing White Stallions.
The organisation is teaming up with UP Youth Choir and Glam E Entertainment to give you an unforgettable experience inspired by the vibrant life of Mandela. So don’t miss out on this opportunity to see the Lipizzaners do their part for Madiba.
When: 3pm to 4.30pm
Where: The SA Lipizzaners Centre, 1 Dahlia Road Kyalami
Cost: R170 adults; R120 pensioners and children aged four – 12 years; children aged three and under enter for free (provided they do not occupy a seat).
Details: Check out www.quicket.co.za/events/77556-67-minutes-for-south-africa-at-the-sa-lipizzaners/ or the SA Lipizzaners Facebook page
The World of Cats and Dogs Pet Expo
Another amazing year of everything pet. A spectacular event for all pet lovers, fabulous arena events offering visitors a great day out and the opportunity to learn about responsible pet ownership. Come and discover the Magic of Animals. The show runs until 21 July.
Where: Gallagher Convention Centre, Richards Drive, Halfway House, Midrand
Cost: Tickets range in price from R60 to R300
Details: www.webtickets.co.za; the Wodac Pet Expo Facebook page
Family Fun Day with the SA Guide-Dogs Association
Spend a fun-filled day with the family at SA Guide-Dogs Association where a variety of food and beverage vendors will be available, loads of activities for the kids and a PAWtjiekos Competition will also take place.
Tickets will be available at the door on the day, and vendors interested in taking part of the event should contact the Guide-Dogs Association.
When: 10am to 4pm
Where: The Gladys Evans Training Centre, 126 Wroxham Road, Paulshof
Cost: R50 for adults; R20 for pensioners and children under 12; free for children three and under.
Details: Yolande YolandeV@guidedog.org.za; 011 705 3512.
Global Trade Show
The annual Global Trade Show is coming back to give entrepreneurs and small business owners the opportunity to network and share ideas with players in the local and global markets. The show runs until 31 July.
Where: Gallagher Convention Centre, 9 Richards Drive, Halfway House, Midrand
Cost: Free
Details: www.gtsshow.com
Decorex Joburg
Some of the Johannesburg best design and decor talents will be gathering at Decorex will seven exhibition halls and discussions highlighting the latest trends.
Where: Gallagher Estate,19 Richards Drive, Midrand, Johannesburg
When: 10am to 6pm
Cost: R120 for Adults, R100 for students, pensioners and exhibitors and R20 for children under 12 years old.
Details: reedexpoafrica.co.za
It’s Jester Joke with Bianca Del Rio at Montecasino
Comedy queen and RuPaul’s Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio is heading back to Africa by popular demand.
On her most ambitious world solo drag show to date, the self-proclaimed ‘Clown in a Gown’ tells tales of her world travels and the outrageous circus that is her life.
Irreverent to the core and fabulously fierce, Bianca’s no-holds-barred style of comedy will once again shock and delight audiences.
Please note that this show has an age restriction of 18+.
When: 8pm
Where: Teatro at Montecasino
Cost: R300 to R7 00 per person
Details: www.online.computicket.com/web/event/bianca_del_rio_it_s_jester_joke/1297031801/0/94423454
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