No plans for this weekend? Try these five events
JOBURG – We've got your weekend plans covered.
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- Join the Dainfern Lions Football Club
Register online for your kids to join up for the winter season of the Dainfern Lions Football Club. Boys and girls aged four to 18 are welcome.
When: Registration open until September
Details: www.dainfernlions.co.za or email info@dainfernlions.co.za
- CanSurvive support group meeting
Speaker Christa du Toit, a pain control specialist who has helped many cancer patients, will address the attendees of the next CanSurvive support group meeting in Parktown. Afterwards, there will be refreshments, generously provided by Netcare, and then attendees will spend time sharing news and stories. Patients, survivors, caregivers and friends are all welcome at the meetings.
When: 10 February at 9am
Where: Hazeldene Hall, Junction Road, Parktown
Cost: There is no charge and there is no need to book.
Details: www.facebook.com/cansurviveSA
- Three-koppie group hike
Flex your muscles and explore the Melville Koppies on a hike of up to 10km. Hikers must be fit with good balance as paths are rocky and steep. Children must be over six years old. No dogs.
When: Sets off 8.30am sharp on 11 February
Where: Park, meet and pay in the upper car park at Marks Park, Judith Rd, Emmarentia, opposite our entrance.
Cost: R60 adults; R40 children. All donations used to maintain the Koppies.
Details: Wendy Carstens, 011 482 4797 or
www.mk.org.za
- SA Lipizzaners presents three Valentine’s Day performances
Share in the spirit of love this Valentine’s Day with dazzling performances by the SA Lipizzaners.
When: 11 February at 10.30am, 14 February at 7pm and 18 February at 10.30am
Where: The SA Lipizzaner Centre at 1 Dahlia Road in Kyalami
Entry: Tickets are R100 a person per show
Details: Book through Computicket and see details at www.lipizzaners.co.za
- Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Ark Animal Centre
As Valentine’s Day approaches, Ark Animal Centre will host the Ark’s Valentine’s Day event at 17 Howard Avenue in Chartwell on 11 February at 10am.
Attendees are allowed to bring picnic baskets and enjoy a day filled with puppy love.
A photo booth will be present at the event.
The centre is a non-profit organisation which specialises in puppies, pregnant females and small-breed dogs.
Their aim is to change the consciousness in attitude of people towards animals in the country through education and awareness and to promote animal welfare and animal rights.
What are your plans for the weekend? Share them with us in the comments section below