NOVEMBER
27 – 30 THE Peacock feather and market at Greyville is open on Grevillea Street 10, Meyersdal. There will be an array of stalls selling clothes and a wide variety of Christmas gifts. There is a wonderful coffee shop and lots of children’s entertainment. The market is open on Wednesday and Thursday from 10am to 7pm. On Friday from 10am to 8pm and on Saturday from 9am to 2pm. For more information contact 083 417 9819 / 011 867 5954 or email pouveer@doxadeo.org.
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.
27 ABDULLAH Ibrahim and Ekaya will embark on a benefit concert for Thabo Mbeki Presidential Library at the Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City. Encompassing township-jazz, solo piano, highlife and plentiful modern jazz styles, the instrumentation on The Balance is broad and includes harmonica, cello, and piccolo. For more information visit: https://www.mbeki.org/
29 OSMOANS Optical Ridgeway will be having free eye pressure screenings. This is for diabetic people only as part of our diabetic co-management eye awareness campaign. Contact 011 433 2368/9 to book.
30 Living Word Church invites you to their Christmas Market with food, carols, stalls and loads of activities for the children. Join them on November 30 from 5pm to 9pm at 18 Doncaser Road, Newmarket, for a family affair. They will switch on their Christmas tree at 6.30pm. Stalls can be booked at R100 per stall. Contack Nicky via email at nicky@lwalberton.co.za or 011 907 2990.
30 JOIN Stepping Stone Hospice for a tree lighting ceremony at Reading Country Club. It is a perfect opportunity to enjoy a picnic under starry skies with family and loved ones. It also brings the opportunity to add your remembrance globe in celebration of a loved one at only R100. Celebrations will start at 5.30pm with entertainment and traditional Carols by Candlelight. Stepping Stone Hospice will sell pancakes, boerewors rolls, popcorn and drinks. The actual lighting of the tree will take place at 7.45pm (weather permitting) when hundreds of globes will light up with a soft radiance. The tree will shine throughout December. To purchase your globe and submit your dedicated message, kindly contact Marietjie Tame on 082 337 5713 or email marietjie@steppingstonehospice.co.za
30 THE 7th Day Adventist Church in Mondeor will be having an outreach program to acknowledge the leadership and gatekeepers of Mondeor for their tireless efforts and support in keeping the area safe, maintaining cleanliness and reducing crime in the area. This will be a day to fellowship with fellow community members. Guests will include: The Ward Councilor, Station Commander, Door of Hope and community members. Leadership will be presented with service recognition awards.Venue: 30 Daleham Road, Mondeor NG Kerk from 9am to 5pm. For more information contact Tshidi on 082 448 2240
DECEMBER
1 PRETEND that the holidays have started. Join a 4km guided walk (takes three hours) on the Melville Koppies and learn about who used to live there; enjoy the peace and be surprised at the ways in which animals and plants interact with each other. 3pm sharp. Adults R60 and children R40. Details: www.mk.org.za
1 SEE how the veld has turned green and come alive with the rain. Join a 4km guided walk (takes 3 hours) on Melville Koppies and learn about who used to live there and how they lived; be surprised at the ways in which animals and plants interact with each other, not always in a friendly way. 3pm sharp. Adults R60 and children R40. Details: www.mk.org.za; Tel: 011 482 4797
7 THE Epic Foundation is hosting their 2019 campaign from 9am to noon at 406 Southern Klipriviersberg Road, Steeldale, at R250 per person. Their aim is to encourage every man, woman and child that has survived rape and abuse to find their voice by using their platform. Join them for a self-defence workshop and learn how to fight back. For more information contact Alta McMaster on 082 940 6230 or at info@epicfoundation.org.za or visit their website at www.epicfoundation.org.za
7 BLUE Pea Country Market 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 bring your furry friends along too. For more information please contact Charlene on 072 019 9601.
7 NICHE Community Market is open every Saturday at the Walkerville Showgrounds from 9am to 2pm. Stall holders sell honey, jams, handmade natural soaps, plants, fresh produce, aloe creams, cookies and biscuits, biltong, koeksisters, fudge and candy floss, as well as a variety of crafted goods. Fresh food vendors include Asian food, boerewors rolls, vetkoek and Indian food. There is a gin bar, craft beer and ciders. There’s a play area for the children and pets are welcome. Follow Niche on Facebook at Niche Community Market for more information.
8 START unwinding for the holiday break. Join a three-hour, 8.5km hike across Melville Koppies. Hikers should be reasonably fit. 8.30am sharp. Adults R60 and children R40. Details at www.mk.org.za, 011 482 4797 (Wendy Carstens)
