What’s happening in and around town?
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• 20 Oktober: Boeremusiekfees in Muldersdrift
Diamant 4 bied ‘n Boeremusiekfees aan by Diamant 4 Landgoed van 10vm tot laat die aand. Eie verversings en koelbokse is welkom. Drag is semiformeel, geen kortbroeke en plakkies nie. Verskeie orkeste tree op. Vir meer inligting, skakel Theo by 083 645 3931.
• 20 October: Gauteng Diwali Festival 2018 at Gold Reef City
Why not head to Gold Reef City and be part of the Gauteng Diwali Festival celebration that promises to be real family-friendly entertainment throughout the day. The event starts at 10am and will end with a spectacular fireworks display that evening. For more information, visit www.tsogosun.com.
• 21 October: The AVON iThemba Walkathon in Johannesburg
Beauty company Avon Justine will host its 13th annual iThemba Walkathon breast cancer awareness event at Marks Park in Johannesburg. Registrations are still open on www.ithembawalkathon.co.za. With over 29 500 participants in 2017, the iThemba Walkathon is the largest breast cancer awareness event in the Avon world, which consists of over 50 countries. The 2018 edition promises to be the best yet, although it will be limited to 30 000 participants. All participants are required to pre-register on ithembawalkathon.co.za or through the iThemba Walkathon Facebook page at just R145 per adult and R100 per child. Registrations can also be made on printed entry forms obtainable from participating Sportsmans Warehouse stores.
• 22 October: Randfontein Rugby Club AGM
Randfontein Rugby Club will be hosting its annual general meeting in the clubhouse at 6pm. The club invites the whole community to attend the meeting and would appreciate everyone’s attendance and input. Johan Cronje, acting club chairperson will reflect on the year’s events at the club. Johan appeals to the public to propose candidates for election to the new committee. Also on the agenda is electing new committee members for 2019, electing a new chairperson for the period 2019 to 2021, introducing the new coaches for 2019, and presenting the 2018 financial report. Contact Johan Cronje on 061 323 8367 or at johan@mapogosec.co.za, or Mara Conradie on 011 412 4053 or at randfonteinrc@telkomsa.net.
• 24 October: Big show for abandoned babies at Silverstar
The Barnyard Theatre at Silverstar will host a new live production called Nineties vs Noughties – When Two Decades Collide, with the Just In Time Baby Sanctuary as the beneficiary. Just In Time Baby Sanctuary is a registered non-profit organisation that looks after abandoned, abused and neglected babies. Georgina Caetano, the founder, organises fundraisers for her charity on a regular basis, but this one promises to be spectacular. “Following the success of our Barnyard Theatre fundraiser last year, we are happy to announce we have booked the Silverstar venue for 7.30pm on Wednesday, 24 October, for the Nineties vs Noughties – When Two Decades Collide show,” Georgina said. The show is a musical roller coaster of hit songs – featuring a talented 10-piece cast that revives pop and rock icons from both decades. The 90s was the era of compact disc players, the Sony Walkman and vinyl records, while the 2000s marked the rise of the internet Media Player, iTunes, and YouTube. The 90s was the decade of U2, Robbie Williams, Celine Dion, UB40, Ricky Martin and Roxette to name but a few, whereas Coldplay, Katy Perry, Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas, Kings of Leon, Pink and many more are icons of the 2000s. This show is an exhilarating ride through two decades of non-stop hits. Whether you’re a fan of the 1990s or the 2000s – you are bound to be rocked, dance till you drop, sing out loud and be proud of the decade you love most! The charity recently announced that their co-host for this year’s Barnyard fundraiser is Ram Hand to Hand Couriers. “Thank you, David and Lulu Pretorius. We look forward to another great evening and huge success in aid of our children,” she added. For more information, send an email to georgina@justintime.org.za.
• 27 October: It’s Time mass prayer in Pretoria – five million people expected
Organisers of the It’s Time mass prayer meeting to be held at the Rhino Park Airfield just outside Pretoria East are preparing for a crowd of five million. “Never in South Africa’s history has there been a greater need for people to unite,” said the gathering’s visionary, Angus Buchan. Peace is fragile; the economy and business confidence are down, adversely affecting job opportunities; the poor are becoming poorer; uncertainty and unrealistic demands are emerging; racism is more prevalent and South Africans are punch drunk as a result of fraud and corruption. All details about the gathering are available on the website www.angusbuchan.co.za
• 27 Oktober: Jannas-fees by Hoërskool Jan Viljoen
Dinge gaan skud by Hoërskool Jan Viljoen met talle kunstenaars wat gaan optree of ‘n verskyning maak, waaronder Boeboe (bekend vir haar rol in Vetkoekpaleis), Monique Steyn, Fatman, Nita, Mike Willemse, Linda Killian en vele meer.
• 27 October: Youth wig project coming to Mohlakeng
Beat the Habit will be imparting wig-making skills for the youth of Mohlakeng at 9.30am in the Recreation Hall. For more information, call the founder of Beat the Habit, Zinhle Mabena on 064 042 9483.
• 27 and 28 October: Take on the World’s Strongest man in Randburg
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, The Mountain from Game of Thrones, will be flexing some serious muscle at Africa’s leading fitness and wellness lifestyle festival – FIBO Global Fitness Africa presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies at the Ticketpro Dome in Randburg. Visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with him. This record-setting giant is the first person to have won the Arnold Strongman Classic and the World’s Strongest Man competitions in the same calendar year. In 2015, at the World’s Strongest Viking competition in Norway, The Mountain carried a 10m, 650kg log for five steps, thus breaking a 1 000-year-old record. Get his autograph and attend a 45-minute question-and-answer session. Don’t miss out on this once-in-a lifetime opportunity. To find out more about FIBO Global Fitness Africa, their partners, exhibitors, schedule of events, what to expect and of course how to plan your weekend at FIBO Africa, please visit their website at www.fibosa.co.za.
• 28 October: Festa Portuguesa in Randfontein
Prepare yourselves for the Festa Portugesa Randfontein to be held at the St Anthony Catholic Church, 118 Main Reef Road. This Portuguese festival is held annually and residents of Randfontein and other parts of the West Rand can expect loads of fun and entertainment for the whole family. The event starts at 11am. Entrance is R20 and for children under five years old it is free.
• 28 Oktober: Gapi by Woord en Lig en ATKV Comenzo Tak se Gospelfees in Randfontein
Woord en Lig bied saam met die ATKV Comenzo Tak ‘n Gospelfees om 3nm by die AGS Middelvlei aan. Dié venue word gebruik omdat dit 700 mense kan huisves. Gapi is die hoofkunstenaar. Die Lion of Juda Band asook twee kore van Laerskool Rapportryer gaan optree. Die Seniorkoor bestaan uit 120 kinders en die Juniorkoor uit 60 kinders. Die doel van die aand is gospel-evangelisasie wat ook taal, kultuur en musiek bevorder onder oud en jonk as deel van hul erfenis. Kontak gerus vir pastoor Abri Erasmus by 083 252 0396.
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