Dates to keep you busy this new year
SANDTON – These events coming up will keep you entertained throughout January.
11 January: International Hotel School Johannesburg Open Day
Come and get a taste of the hospitality and culinary industry. You will get a chance to meet the learners, staff and visit the school’s facilities.
When: 9am to 12pm
Where: IHS Johannesburg Campus, 4 Kikuyu Street
Details: Book your seat by completing your details on the following link: https://bit.ly/2RZtxfY
14 January: Briefing for SPCA Kilimanjaro Challenge 2020
Are you looking for the bucket list challenge of a lifetime? Well, the SPCA Kilimanjaro Challenge is it! Climb Mount Kilimanjaro to raise funds for the Sandton SPCA and animal welfare. Join us for the first briefing of 2020 to find out all about the trip, what’s involved and how to join.
When: 6pm to 7pm
Where: 9th Street, Marlboro Gardens, Sandton
15 January: Ladies Open
Join the first Ladies Open for 2020 at the Bryanston Country Club. Cost includes green fees, competition fees and lunch. The competition for the day will be a four-ball alliance.
When: 7.10am to 2pm
Where: Bryanston Country Club, 63 Bryanston Drive, Sandton
Cost: R420 per person
Details: Call Thembi or Matthew in the golf office to book on 011 706 1361.
18 January: 2020 Goal Setting Workshop
We all know the benefits of goal setting, however, in order to truly harness those benefits, it is imperative that we do the exercise properly. The workshop is intended to assist you in setting appropriate goals and creating an effective strategy to achieve them.
When: 9am to 1pm
Where: Gibs Business School, 26 Melville Road, Illovo
Cost: From R250
Details: www.quicket.co.za
22 January: Cyber Security Workshop
Join Think360 for an informative Cyber Security Workshop. The lecturer has over 20 years experience in corporate and private IT having worked in Europe, Africa and the USA before specialising in cyber security. The course will cover digital forensics and a tertiary discussion on the legalities thereof, open-source intelligence harvesting data and intel from data that’s available online, Wi-Fi security, ethical hacking techniques and more.
When: 9am to 2pm
Where: Think360, Forest Road, Sandton
Cost: Free.
24 January: Wine tasting and dinner fundraiser
Randburg Rotary Club is presenting an exquisite evening of wine tasting and dinner at Bryanston Sports Club. All proceeds go to Khensani’s Collection, the Rotary Club’s charity of choice.
When: 6pm to 9pm
Where: Bryanston Sports Club, Corner Payne and Main Road, Bryanston
Cost: R250
Details: diana@khensaniscollection.org.za
24 January: Chinese New Year 2020: Year of the rat
The celebration of the new year begins in the evening as locals dance to bring good fortune and happiness as the Chinese New Year awakens our traditional beings.
When: 8pm to 3pm
Where: Madison Avenue Rivonia, 19 Wessel Road, Rivonia
Details: No under 18s allowed. ID is essential
25 January: Oriental Dragon Festival
Dragon dance, kung fu show, song performances, flea market, delicacies and more can be enjoyed at this event.
When: 10am to 10pm
Where: Rivonia Boulevard, 9th Avenue to 12th Avenue
Details: Email orientalcultureblvd@gmail.com or call 074 946 5555
25 January: Burns Supper
Join the Transvaal Scottish Regimental Association for their annual Burns Supper. Enjoy a three-course dinner including haggis.
When: 6pm onwards
Where: Indaba Hotel, Corner of William Nicol Drive and Pieter Wennings Road, Fourways
Cost: R490 per person
Details: To book, email events@jocks.co.za
28 January: The Other End of the Telescope with Ian Russell
The Business Book Club in association with Gibs Business School hosts this first event of 2020. Business coach Jacques Velleman will interview CEO, leader, influencer, writer and speaker Ian Russell on his book The Other End of the Telescope. The book is a high-speed gallop through the absurdities and challenges of getting things done in large companies and the inherent contradictions in leadership and organisational behaviours that prevent businesses from realising their potential and achieving greater success.
When: 6.30pm to 8pm
Where: Gibs Business School, 26 Melville Road, Illovo
Entrance: Any new or second-hand book. Book your seat on www.qkt.io/telescope. Seating is limited.
