• 31 Augustus: Tuinhekkie se Spring Fling by Elandshoewe
Kom dans saam tydens Tuinhekkie se Spring Fling van 7nm tot laat op die hoek van Lazaarlaan en Merweweg in Elandshoewe in Randfontein. Skakel 082 789 0499.
• From 1 August until October: Help a kid early this Christmas!
The Santa Shoebox Project, which aims to reach out to underprivileged children, has started early this year and the organisers want the public on board. This South African children’s charity has touched the lives of 762 594 underprivileged children throughout South Africa and Namibia. According to Michele Engelmann, coordinator of the Krugersdorp branch, the pledge process opened on 1 August, a full month earlier than previous years. From this date, donors are able to select children from their surrounding area, thus supporting their own larger community. 4 000 Virtual Santa Shoeboxes will be on offer, enabling busy donors or those who live far from drop-off points to select the contents of a personalised Shoebox, which will then be packed by Santa Shoebox volunteers. A generic option will also be available, which the Project is able to allocate to children living in remote rural areas, who would otherwise not receive a Shoebox. The decorated Santa Shoeboxes should be dropped off at central distribution points across the country on designated dates in September and October. A list of these can be found at https://santashoebox.org.za/find-my-local-dropoff/
• 2 September: Simfoniekonsert kom Hoërskool Westonaria toe
Hoërskool Westonaria High School gaan binnekort weer ‘n simfoniekonsert aanbied. Die simfoniekonsert gaan om 3nm in die skoolsaal plaasvind. Die Pretoriase Filharmoniese Jeugorkes en die Oosrand Jeugorkes het saamgesmelt om ‘n orkes van 45 lede te vorm. Hulle dirigent is Pienaar Fourie, en verskeie solokunstenaars gaan saam met die orkes optree. Die skoolkoor en die koor van die NG Kerk Oberholzer gaan ook tydens die simfoniekonsert optree. Vir meer inligting, skakel 011 753 1168, of skakel Franci Oosthuizen direk by 072 755 7831, of stuur ‘n WhatsApp-boodskap na 071 629 1135.
• 5 September: Kidney Week at Life Robinson Private Hospital
Life Robinson Private Hospital will be offering free blood pressure and glucose screenings between 10am and 4pm. Its Renal Unit will be focusing on education with regard to kidney disease, and information should patients require dialysis.
• 6 September: WONDERboom at Silverstar’s Barnyard
To commemorate their remarkable journey to date, WONDERboom will be touring South Africa from August. The band needs no introduction – after 22 years, nine albums, multiple awards and with a lifetime of experiences behind them, they are still going strong as one of South Africa’s most legendary rock bands. Best known for their fundamental rock sound, the band has surprised listeners over the years by experimenting with different genres, ranging from funk through to punk and even Afro-dance, but it is their live performances that continue to captivate audiences.
• 7 September: Casual Day at Connie Mulder Centre in Wilbotsdal
Be a hero for persons with disabilities and support Casual Day at Connie Mulder Centre. Dress down or up, buy your Casual Day stickers from the Connie Mulder Centre (R10 each) and show you care. Call them and the sticker will be delivered to you (Randfontein only). Contact 011 278 9904/ 5/ 6 or 060 730 4886.
• 7 September: Willie Joubert at Connie Mulder Centre in Wilbotsdal
Don’t miss Connie Mulder’s parents/ guardians fundraising event from 6.30pm. Residents can look forward to singer, songwriter and worship leader Willie Joubert, as well as special performances by the Deo Gloria Lofdans Group and the Letzi Lottering Music School. Contact Belinda Struwig on 082 579 2105.
• 8 September: Girl Empowerment Programme in Randfontein
Two Randfontein social work students are planning a Girl Empowerment Programme in Randfontein on Saturday, 8 September. The purpose of the event is to bring together local businesses and inform the community about various organisation where young women will be able to get help regarding abuse and other societal issues.
• Sources: Joburg.co.za and those of the Herald.
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