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SEPTEMBER 27 COMEDY Combo Show, Sifisiso Nene at the Lyric Theatre in the Gold Reef City Casino. The show boasts about its unique ability to place South Africans from all walks of life under one roof to share a few good laughs. The all-star cast features performances from local comedy greats such as Sifiso Nene, Skhumba Hlophe, Thenjiwe, Simphiwe Shembe and more. Time: 9pm Tickets: From R200 For more information and tickets visit: www.tsogosun.com/gold-reef-city-casino/whats-on/theatre/combo-comedy-show 28 MINIATURE Showcase, where artisans showcase their work in the miniature world, at 9am to 12.30pm at Parkhurst Recreation Centre, corner of 13th Street and 5th Avenue, Parkhurst. Miniatures, dollhouse accessories and supplies will be available. No entrance fee, but donations to Cerebral Palsy would be welcome. For more information contact Sue on 011 787 2340 or at miniatures@telkomsa.net 28 DIE Campbells at the Bullion Room at Gold Reef City. Die Campbells are out to set a live performance like no other seen before! Venue: The Bullion Room at Gold Reef City. Times: 6.30pm. Tickets: R100 per person. For more information and tickets visit: www.tsogosun.com/gold-reef-city-casino/whats-on/theatre/die-campbells 28 BOKTOWN at the Bullion Room at Gold Reef City. If you can’t be at the stadium, this unique Springbok supporter’s experience is the best place to watch the game live on the big screen. Times: 28 Sept 2019 SA vs. Namibia. Kick off 11.45am, opens 11.15am and close 1.30pm. Tickets: Free. For more information visit: www.tsogosun.com/gold-reef-city-casino/whats-on/events/boktown-2019 28 BLUE Pea Country Market on every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, home-made delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet-friendly, so feel free to being your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601. 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. 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. 29 STORY Book Theatre runs at Peoples Theatre at the Joburg Theatre Complex until 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. The 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 or 2340 or email the theatre at info@peoplestheatre.co.za. For more information visit www.peoplestheatre.co.za 29 September – 7 October NAVRATI Garba hosted by the Southern Suburbs Hindu Cultural Society. 7pm to 10pm at Sir John Adamson High School, Rifle Range Road, Ridgeway. Aarti and Prasaad welcome. Contact Raju on 076 484 8434. 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 5 BLUE Pea Country Market on every Saturday at Rietvlei Zoo Farm, from 8am till 1pm. You’ll find fresh vegetables, healthy food options, home-made delicacies, arts and crafts as well as some unique products. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food and a wonderful family atmosphere. Stalls are available to sell your produce at R150 per Saturday. The venue is pet friendly, so feel free to being your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601. 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. 12 STAINED-glass workshop in the tranquil setting of Henley on Klip. Workshop lasts about three to four hours and you will complete a sun catcher which will be yours to keep. All tools and material will be supplied and a cup of tea if you can drag yourself away from your project. This is for newcomers who want to try their hand at the art before committing to buying the equipment. For more information contact Sue Webber on 071 873 6317 or visit their website at suewebberglass.com or Facebook/Living.Glass 12 DO you want to know all about Freemasonry? Robert LD Cooper, world-renowned author and lecturer on Freemasonry, is coming to South Africa to deliver a series of talks on Freemasons and their 400-year-old society. If you would like to find out everything you wanted to know about this organisation plus ask all your questions and interact with senior representatives on the subject of Freemasonry, please come along and enjoy an afternoon in a social and friendly atmosphere. You will also be able to enquire about membership without any undue pressure. All welcome. Entry is free. The talk will be hosted at 71 Grace Avenue, Parkhill Gardens, Germiston, at 3pm. Scottish Freemasonry supports Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa). 13 JOZI Urban Market – CANSA Zumbathon at the Gold Reef City Level 4 and 5 parking area. 10am to 3pm. Entrance is free to the Jozi Urban Market. Shades of pink entry is R150 per adult and R80 for children under 12. The Shades of Pink entry price includes a t-shirt, a medal and a goody bag for the first 500 entrants. Join us on the first Sunday of the month and enjoy gourmet coffee, craft beer, fine wines, cocktails, gourmet food, laid-back music, design, fashion, art and interesting people! There will be a variety of stalls offering a variety of activities on the day including the Shades of Pink Zumbathon! Registration for the Zumbathon starts at 9am to 10am, and the event begins at 10am. 19 CURRY and Craft Festival at the Gold Reef City Level 5 parking area. A variety of food stalls exploding with flavour, smell and all things curry from various cooks! Experience the curry cook off between the stalls where one winner will receive a trophy for the best curry, Best Bunny in Jozi Competition, show & shine, Bhangra and Thunee competition! Bhangra from 8pm till midnight at R80 per person. Times: 9am to 12am. Tickets: From R20 to R80 Tickets can be purchased on the day at the entrance. For more information visit: www.tsogosun.com/gold-reef-city-casino/whats-on/events/curry-and-craft 23 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Renee Mendelow on carnivorous plants at 9.30am at The Floreum, Joburg Botanical Garden, Olifants Road, North entrance, Emmarentia. Members pay R20, visitors R30 and it includes refreshments. Enquiries on 082 951 1432. 26 LADIES annual brunch for Lusito School will be taking place at 10am at Lusito/BCP Banqueting Hall, 60 South Road, The Hill. Tickets cost R300 per person. Book now! Call José on 011 435 8583 or suzy@lusitoassociation.org.za 27 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 klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. 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. NOVEMBER 24 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 klipriviersberg@gmail.com and book your spot. 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. 27 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by Wendy Cartens on special trees in the Melville Koppies at 9.30am at The Floreum, Joburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, North Entrance, Emmarentia. Members pay R20, visitors R30 and it includes refreshments. Enquiries on 082 951 1432.

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