What’s on in your area

MAY

25 SKOENVERKOPE en sommer ’n lekker kuierdag met boereworsrolle en koeldrank op 25 Mei by die AGS Robertsham Gemeente (Ekkaleo) op die hoek van Rifle Range- en Northlandweg. Verkope begin om 8vm to 12nm. Vir meer inligting kontak Ria de Jager by 079 871 5615.

25 AUTUMN fair on Saturday May 25 from 9am to 3pm hosted by the Reformed Church at Jackson Dam Brackenhurst (91-93 Jackson Street, Alberton). Admission and parking is free. Come and spend a lovely day out in a friendly atmosphere with a variety of stalls and activities for you to enjoy. Something for everyone and much more. For more information contact Errol Fourie on 079 881 4814.

25 NATANIËL in Concert will be hosted by Johnny’s Catering on May 25 at 6pm at the Alberton Retirement Village at 45 Kritzinger Road in Florentia. All are welcome and tickets cost R200 per person. Note that no u-15s will be allowed and there will only be a cash bar prior to the concert. For more information or to purchase your tickets contact Willemien on 011 907 1628 or on 082 688 1910 or send an email to johnnyscatering@telkomsa.net

NEW 26 MELVILLE Koppies Nature Reserve three-hour cross-koppie hike on May 26 starting 8.30am. Park in the upper car park, Marks Parks, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite our entrance. For more details see Calendar/Map on www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens 011-482 4797.

26 OUR Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church invites you to the 18th Annual Festival on May 26. At 10am there will be Holy Mass, followed by food and entertainment for all until 7pm. It’s a family day with entrance fee, adults R50, pensioners R30 and children u-12 R30. Presold tickets available from the church office to avoid queuing. 10 Blougom Crescent, Liefde en Vrede, Mulbarton. For more info phone 011 432 5331 or 072 601 9832.

28 ALBERTON Lions’ annual golf day will take place on May 28 at Reading Country Club. Enter a four-ball at R2 400, which includes a halfway voucher, dinner and prize-giving. First tee-off time is at 11.20am. Funds raised will go towards the Lions’ community projects.

For more information or bookings, contact Jim on 072 200 5306 or email jimlucia@telkomsa.net or contact Chris on 083 458 4684 or email chris@razel.co.za

NEW 30 ASCENSION Day morning service at 9am on May 30 at Baseline Family Church, including a mosaic cross building reflection session after the Ascension Day service.

JUNE

2 JOZI Urban Market, Gold Reef City Casino, fifth floor covered rooftop car park. Taking place the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 3pm. Gourmet food, craft beer and gin, unique stalls, spectacular views, live music and free children’s entertainment.

NEW 7 THE World needs a father will be hosted on June 7 from 6.30pm to 9.30pm and June 8 from 8.30am to 4.30pm at Baseline Family Church. Cost is R250 per person which includes Saturday lunch, coffee and cookies. For more information contact pastor Jessie Botma via email at jessie@baselinefc.co.za

JULY

20 SAVE the date! Känguru’s annual fun run/walk will be on July 20. Get your family and friends together and come and join us on this day. Run/walk starts at 8am at Känguru Foundation, 43 Garthview Raod, Kliprivier. Tea and coffee available to fight off the morning chill. Food and drinks will be sold. Let’s make it an even bigger success than last year. For more information, early registration forms or if you would like to get involved to help with the arrangements or on the day, please feel free to contact 072 593 7416 or 011 903 8829. And don’t forget that Känguru, as being part of the IFB group in Germany, will be joining in their celebrations for their 60th birthday. On 31 August Känguru will be hosting a Music in Colours Festival – watch this space for more information.

AUGUST

8 SOUTH African Cake Decorators Guild presents Four Season Sugarcraft Extravaganza from August 8 to 11, at Safari Garden Centre, corner of Lynnwood Road and Rubida Street, Pretoria. For more information call 011 394 6469 or email sacdgnof@gmail.com