Great ideas to escape from the rat race
Looking for something to do? Look no further than the News’ What’s on in and around town guide …
• Beach party for charity
Support Ebenezer House’s last charity event for the year by buying tickets to their Good Vibrations show to be held at The Barnyard Theatre at Silverstar. The proceeds of this event will go towards sustaining the home of Ebenezer House. The event takes place on two days – at 14:00 on October 22 and at 19:00 on October 25. Tickets are R200 per ticket. Get ready to party to the best summertime songs from six decades of hit songs, including the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, and beyond. The performance will take you to places like Jamaica, to enjoy the sounds of UB40, and Bob Marley. Then go to California for The Beach Boys, the rocking sounds of Toto, Boston, Prince, and Bryan Adams, the funky pop sounds of Lionel Ritchie, Celine Dion, Miley Cyrus, and Bruno Mars, The Latin American sounds of The Gypsy Kings, Gloria, Estefan, Santana, and Enrique Iglesias. And of course, South African beach party with tributes to Mango Groove and Johnny Clegg and forever legends such as Neil Diamond, Cliff Richard, Dolly Parton, and Kenny Rogers.
• Annual cancer walk in Mohlakeng
October is Cancer Awareness Month and to mark the occasion and create awareness of the disease, the public is invited to come and join a fundraising walk on October 14. The aim is to pray, help, and support affected and needy families. The support focus will be towards the Childhood Cancer Foundation of South Africa (CHOC), which takes care of children battling with Cancer. Free health testing and screening will be available on-site as well. Registration takes place between 10:00 and 10:30 with the time being from 11:00 to 13:00 at the venue LMPG Mohlakeng (2124 Ralerata Street next to the service station). The theme is ‘Shades of Pink and White’. Contact 072 404 3984 or 081 739 3690 for more info.
• Charity golf day in Westonaria
Are you looking to spend a fun day on the golf course with friends and support a good cause? Well, save the date for the Randfontein Methodist Church Charity Golf Day. The event will be held on Saturday, November 4 at the Waterpan Golf Club, and a four-ball will cost R1 200 (R300 pp). This includes a light meal during prize-giving. Proceeds will be donated to the Connie Mulder Centre for the Disabled. Contact Mat Matanga on 071 040 1449 or Mike Sebopa on 072 096 4551 for more information.
• Santa Run and Market Day in Greenhills
Support less privileged children across the West Rand at this year’s Santa Run and Market Day to be held at Randfontein Rugby Club on Saturday, 11 November. The event starts at 10:00 and either pay R50 as an entrance fee or bring/ buy a toy. All members of the public are welcome, whether you are a biker or non-biker. Contact Gert on 082 602 1740, Blom on 084 890 3919, Hermanus on 071 141 5575 for more information.
• Marvelling at the spring flowers
Melville Koppies can’t begin to compete with the annual spring flower show in Namaqualand. But our spring flowers, just like Joburg residents, display an incredible resilience to overcome the challenges thrown at them. Unlike most Namaqualand flowers, the early spring flowers on Melville Koppies don’t rely on rain to get them going. Most are hardy perennials that die back in winter because they have found ways to store food underground during the cold winter months and be ready to sprout again when the warmth returns. Some have bulbs bigger than a man’s fist while others rely on thick woody roots, many of which become like giant sweet potatoes over time.
Book a guided flower tour, marvel at their varied colours, and learn their names. Safe parking (opposite the Melville Koppies entrance) at Marks Park Sports Club in Judith Road, Emmarentia. R100pp, R50 for U18. More details: 079 532 0083, wendavid@mweb.co.za, www.mk.org.za https://www.facebook.com/melvillekoppies
• A Jump to the Left
Alter Egos and Alternatribe invites the community to their annual A Jump to the Left event at Rusty Hook on Saturday, October 7. Over 16s only! Slip into those fishnets and get ready to do the time warp again, and join Alter Egos and Alternatribe for an interactive screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Dress up as your favourite Rocky Horror Picture Show character (there will be prizes for best dressed) and participate in the experience. Like in the 70s, we will provide interaction scripts and props for a night like you’ve never experienced!
Tickets available at https://www.alteregos.co.za/…/tickets-a-jump-to-the…/
• A Viking Thing
Join Medieval Fayre, Alternatribe, and Alter Egos at Rusty Hook on Saturday, November 4 from 10:15. On an alternative timeline we explore the Dark Ages, one small village still holds out against the invaders. Whether a Viking, a warrior, a princess, or a king … A Viking Thing will see you all sing! Experience battles, beards, swords, archery, meat and ale. The village market will trade all day! Purchase wares, fill your bellies, dance and get merry on mead. Visit Floki’s boatyard, experience a Viking funeral, dress in your best Viking vestments, and come raid and pillage with the Alter Egos clan. Tickets are available at https://qkt.io/vikings2023.
