What’s on in your area

AUGUST

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.

30 – 7 September 15TH INNER-CITY High Schools Drama Festival: August 30 – September 7 at Hillbrow Theatre. African Futures is a unique drama festival in Hillbrow, which promises to change lives, inspire creativity and promote positive change. Learners explore ways to imagine themselves, their communities and their environment in the future, using the many languages and materials of theatre making.

NEW 31 BOOK sale at Avril Elizabeth Home on August 31 from 9am to 12 noon. The home is situated at 11 Castor Road, Fishershill, Germiston. A large selection of books, magazines, puzzles, records will be on sale. For more information contact Sharon on 011 822 2233.

31 MOULIN Rouge Gala Evening at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City. 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.

31 MUSIC in Colours Festival – Hosted by The Känguru Foundation for disabled children. Venue: Känguru Foundation, 43 Garthview Road, Kliprivier. Gates open at 12 noon. Food and drinks will be on sale. For more information, contact 072 593 7416. Entrance is free.

31 LUSITO Association Fund-raising Comedy Evening with Joe Parker, Mark Banks, Joey Rasdien, Nathanael and Stuart Taylor. Doors open 7pm (Lusito/ BCP Banqueting Hall) 60 South Road, The Hill. Food and cash bar available. Book now R250. Support the Lusito Association for children with disabilities. Call Jose on 011 435 8583 or email: suzy@lusitoassociation.org.za

SEPTEMBER

RIETVLEI Zoo Farm is planning a Spring Soccer Roadshow for all nursery, pre-primary and primary schools in the Joburg South and Alberton area, during the months of September and October. The roadshow includes a visit from Zak the Zoo Buddy and his Furry Friends and the Rietvlei Soccer School coaches will play some football games with the children. We will be giving each child a goodie bag as a special treat. Book your school now. Contact Gladys or Winnie on 079 041 1488 or 011 024 1215.www.rietvleifarm.co.za

1 JAZZ on the Lake (10am – 5pm) at Zoo Lake – Entrance free to Jazz on the Lake, the 27th annual premier event, will feature the following artists: Michel Herrera and Madre Tierra Band (Cuba), TRC with Africa Mkhize, TamyMoyo (Zimbabwe), Vusi Nova, Sjava, Bucieand Ami Faku. Free Park n Ride from Marks Park (Emmarentia), Killarney Mall, and Metro Centre (Braamfontein). Free music workshop with Michel Herrera and TRC (Africa Mkhize). More details to follow on our social media pages.

3 DOUBLE it up with mixed doubles, all female teams or all male teams joining Amcare in their fund-raising golf day at Glenvista Country Club. The format is a betterball Stableford. Four-balls sponsorship is R3 000 per four-ball which includes green fees, golf cart, halfway house voucher, prize-giving dinner and a goodie bag. Hole sponsorships welcomed ranging from R1 000 to R6 000. For bookings and more information contact Brenda on 084 013 6507 or email: fundraising@amcare.org.za or Nadine on 065 817 3749 or email: marketing@amcare.org.za

7 STAMP collectors meet again. They meet every first Saturday of the month from 1.30pm onwards at the community Hall in the Thornhill Retirement Estate (close to the Greenstone Shopping Centre). They cater for the absolute novice right through to the more senior philatelists. We do exhibits, have trading and swapping and an auction. We discuss matters of interest. For more information contact Les Lotter via email at leslotter13@gmail.com

7 ADDING a “touch of sugar” surely can do no harm. To find out where this is going, join stand-up comedian and sex-therapist Timothy Kieswetter when he shares why a little bit of “sugar” can certainly coat up the “bitterest” of bitter. Timothy is the guest speaker/entertainer at the Stepping Stone Hospice’s annual Come Whine With Me event. This event is known as a great get-together for the ladies in town, where wine-tasting, finger lunch and loads of laughter and fun is scheduled for the day. The fun will kick off at 11am for 11.30am and is taking place at Sha-Mani Lodge, 30 Doncaster Street, New Market Park, Alberton. Tickets sell at R350 per person (no persons under 18). For more information or to book your seat, email: marietjie@steppingstonehospice.co.za or phone 010 442 5059.

7-8 TICKETS for the South African Book Fair are now on sale at Webticket. Highlights: Write Your Story workshop, facilitated by well-known writer and publisher Melinda Ferguson (Saturday at 10am). Melusi’s Everyday Zulu, a short Zulu crash course hosted by social media star, Melusi Tshabalala (Sunday at 10am). Constitution Hill Tour with Poetry hosted by Dr Gcina Mhlope and Tshepo Molefe on Saturday between 1pm to 3.30pm. Underground Booksellers Tour, hosted by Griffin Shea, the owner of independent bookshop Bridge Books, on Saturday between 10am to 12.30pm.

7-8 CALLING all wine, art and music lovers. The Henley Wine, Arts and Music (WAM) Festival returns. Festivities kick off on Saturday morning with wine tasting and art exhibitions at various venues in and around Henley-on-Klip. Saturday night will feature another spectacular concert with WR Jazz and Rock Orchestra performing music ranging from popular film and television themes, musicals, pop and rock hits and even gaming music. JazzKLLR will join the orchestra for a few numbers and the girls from Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy will also perform. Sunday will feature a fun pet walk and classic car exhibition with more wine and art available at all the venues. Tickets are available from the website and Facebook page: www.henley-wam.co.za

NEW 8 – 29 Story Book Theatre runs at Peoples Theatre at the Joburg Theatre Complex from September 8 to September 29. Performance times are Mondays to Friday at 9am and 11am, Saturdays at 10:30am and 2.30pm as well as all Sundays and public holidays. Ticket prices are R140 for general public or R100 for members of the Peoples Theatre Kids Club. Story Book Theatre is aimed at young audiences, generally from three to 10 years, and is one event Johannesburg’s youngsters should not miss this spring. To book tickets call Sean or Beth on 011 403 1563 / 2340 or email the theatre at info@peoplestheatre.co.za. For more information visit www.peoplestheatre.co.za

13-15 FNB Art Joburg at the Sandton Convention Centre. FNB Art Joburg 2019 will be bringing new content and programming with a strong lifestyle component of the fair, encouraging visitors to further interact with the South African and African creative networks. Our very own Joburg Art Gallery will occupy the 50m of exhibition spaces as our inaugural featured institution.

24 MARRIAGE Enrichment Indaba is hosting a couples outing at Rietvlei Zoo Farm from 9am to 5pm. Tickets are available at R400 per couple, which includes a breakfast, snack and braai for lunch. There will also be activities to take part in. For bookings and more information, contact pastor Wrench on 082 740 6062.

28 COME for a walk and enjoy nature at Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve guided walk. Meet at 7am for prompt start at 7.30am at the Entrance Precinct, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park. Your fitness level will be accommodated. Bring a hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes and water. Please send replies or queries to the KNRA email, klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. A minimum donation of R20 would be appreciated. Please pay into Standard Bank, bank code: 006405, Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve Association, cheque account, account number: 201 047 284. Your 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.

OCTOBER

5 DON’T miss Amcare’s Country Market from 9am to 5pm at 15 Heidelberg Road, Newmarket, Alberton. Craft and wood vendors wanted. Book your stall today. Contact Brenda on 084 013 6507 or email: fundraising@amcare.org.za

NEW 6 FUND-RAISER All White Affair from 12pm – 7pm at the Mistry River Country Venue and Guesthouse, Route 554, Eikenhof, Johannesburg South. All-white attire required. Music by The Downtown Jazz Family. Tickets are R150, kids under 12, R75. Price includes lunch. Halaal food on request. Beer on tap and cash bar available. Various stalls and raffle. For tickets call Stefanie on 011 869 5642. All proceeds will benefit Bridge FET EDU Centre.