JULY
12-31 FREE foot screenings by Podiatrist MA Hamid. Podiatrists examine, diagnose, treat and help in prevention of foot ailments by biomechanical, surgical and other treatment methods. For more information and to reserve your space, contact them on 076 385 9454 or 084 359 3042.
19 CELEBRATE Mandela Day with Joburg Child Welfare in commemoration of their own path of 110 years of service and achievements at Thaba Eco Hotel. Tickets for this black-tie event sell at R1 000 per individual ticket. The evening includes a renowned guest speaker, entertainment and dinner. Please RSVP by June 18. Contact Maria 011 298 8500 or email inkind@joburgchildwelfare.org.za
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 Road, Kliprivier. Tea and coffee will be available to fight off the morning chill. Food and drinks will be on sale. For more information, early registration forms or if you would like to get involved to help with the arrangements on the day, please feel free to contact 072 593 7416 or 011 903 8829. And don’t forget that Känguru, as part of the IFB group in Germany, will be joining in the celebrations for their 60th birthday. On August 31 Känguru will be hosting a Music in Colours Festival – watch this space for more information.
20 STAINED Glass Workshops in the tranquil setting of Henley-on-Klip, lasting three to four hours where you will complete a sun catcher which is yours to keep. All tools and materials will be provided, as well as instruction and a cup of tea or coffee. The workshops are aimed at people who want to try their hand at stained glass before committing to buying equipment and glass, and to those who only want a little fun. For more information about group sizes and costs, contact Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or visit her website suewebbersglass.com or Facebook/Living.Glass
22 DO you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or a secret society, but a society of good, true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za
24 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Ben-Erik van Wyk on useful plants. Venue: The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, North Entrance, Emmarentia at 9.30am. Members pay R20 and visitors pay R30. Price includes refreshments. Enquiries: 082 951 1432.
28 GUIDED walk through Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve on June 28. Meet at 7am for 7.30am at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kiblerpark. Walk starts promptly at 7am. Fitness levels will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. A minimum donation of R20 will be appreciated. For more information or to book your spot send an email to klipriviersberg@gmail.com. Cash will be accepted on the day or please pay into Standard Bank Bank, Code: 00640,5 Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association, Cheque account, Account number: 201047284 Reference: Name and cell number. No littering. Please bring cameras for photographs and bags to collect litter on route; we can all make a difference, one step at a time.
30 JOHANNESBURG South Garden Club will enjoy guest speaker from EcoSolutions who will chat about owls and bats within gardens and urban environments. For more information on the garden club, please phone Dennis Boddington (chairman of the garden club) on 083 642 1967.
AUGUST
2-4 LIVE a little and visit Futura Schools Craft Market at Sha-Mani Lodge, Newmarket, Alberton. The market will be open from 9am to 7pm on the Friday and Saturday and from 9am to 3pm on the Sunday. Enjoy live entertainment, browse through 180 craft stalls, try out the craft beer and gin and find something delicious to eat at one of the many food stalls. Goody bags and free sherry for the first 100 visitors on Friday and Saturday. For more information contact 073 365 5101 or email craftmarket.futura@gmail.com
7 GIRLS Soccer Fun Day (soccer clinic and fun games) hosted by Rietvlei Soccer School and Grace Trinity for Girls at Rietvlei Soccer Astro and Grass Fields. Beginning at 2pm and ending at 3pm is the Soccer Skills Clinic and from 3pm to 4pm, fun mini matches. Cost is R20 per person, ages six to nine years. Book your place now. Contact Kerry on 071 876 8144
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
9 WOMEN’S Day Soccer, ages 10 years to open. Hosted by Rietvlei Soccer School and Grace Trinity School for Girls at Rietvlei Soccer Astro Fields. Registration is at 8.30am, Soccer Skills Clinic from 9am to 11am and from 11am to 1pm – 6v6 Mini Tournament. The cost is R50 per person. To book contact Kerry on 071 876 8144.
9 WOMAN@WORK celebrates women with a Women’s Day celebration high tea at 12 noon at Rietvlei Zoo Farm in the Butterfly Hall. Cost R220 per person and dress pretty in pink. Includes guest speaker, tea and snacks, goody bags, charity drive, shopping area, lucky draw, prizes and fun. Bookings are essential at www.womanatwork.co.za
9 KINGS & Queens of Comedy – There’s a powerful legion of South African comics that are dominating the comedy scene and these powerhouse acts will be taking part in the Kings & Queens of Comedy: Women’s Day Edition. Taking centre stage as the royal host for the evening’s affair will be Tumi Morake with her stellar entourage of comedy giants, including Angel Campey, Annalakshmi, Celeste Ntuli, Kate Pinchuck, Lindy Johnson, Nina Hastie, Thenjiwe Moseley and Tracey-Lee Oliver, with a special guest appearance by SA’s favourite comedic genius, Marc Lottering. 8pm at the Centre Court. Duration: 180 min. (20 min. interval). Tickets from R180. Book at Computicket.
14 PROBUS Alberton Group, a group for those retired but young at heart, meets every second Wednesday of the month and in addition they usually have an outing the following week. They are looking for more people to join the group. Meetings are always at the Reading Country Club 10.30am for 11am. Come along for a fun quiz morning. For more information contact Brenda on 073 450 5194.
17 I am Karou – The Enigmatic and Charismatic celebrates his 10th year on stage with his brand-new, adult-rated, one-man show. Music, song, dance, magic, comedy – it’s like a Bollywood movie, but without subtitles, and not as long. An on-stage comedy riot, without the burning tyres. It’s Karou showing exactly why he has dominated the market for 10 years. 7.30pm at the Theatre of Marcellus. Very early-bird special – R120 (until June 30), early-bird special – R150 (from July 1 to July 31), ticket price – R180 (from August 1). Book at Computicket.
22 – 28 BURN The Floor – In the past two decades Burn the Floor has revolutionised ballroom style. Combining jaw-dropping choreography and ground-breaking moves, we bring our now famous, infectious and rebellious energy to the stage every single night. From a seriously romantic waltz to a futuristic foxtrot, the passion of the tango and paso doble cut right through. At the Theatre of Marcellus. 8pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 2pm Saturday and Sunday matinee. Duration: two hours (20 min. interval). Tickets from R180. Book at Computicket. Children under 15 get 15 per cent discount.
27 JOHANNESBURG South Garden Club will enjoy guest speaker Charles Barnhoorn from Hadeco, who will chat about Beauty from Bulbs – summer edition and there will be bulbs for sale at the meeting. Visitors welcome. For more information on the garden club, please phone Dennis Boddington (chairman of the garden club) on 083 642 1967.
28 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Peter Webbon on fascinating insects and the bee at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, North Entrance, Emmarentia at 9.30am on August 28. Members pay R20 and visitors pay R30, which includes refreshments. Contact 082 951 1432 for information.
31 MOULIN Rouge Gala Evening at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on August 31. The Miss, Mr and Mrs Deaf SA (MDSA) will be hosting their annual pageant evening from 4pm to 9pm. For ticket information contact MDSA at info@missdeafsa.co.za or contact them on 078 664 8950.
SEPTEMBER
21-24 COMIC Con Africa 2019 hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre. Day passes will cost R160 with four-day passes costing R500 and can be purchased from Computicket.
