What’s on in Springs

November 25

• Craft market at Riverside Country Estate on the banks of the Blesbokspruit from 11am to 5pm. Over 30 stalls with delicious food. The estate is located in Haasbroek Road, Grootvaly. Contact Jill Edgar on 082 412 1173.

• Prayer walk at the Springs Mall starting at noon. Meet at the back of the mall. Contact Pat Dewe on 082 492 9340.

• Bhairavi Sungum of Springs will host a ‘Day with Our Elderly Parent’ at the Bakerton Community Centre starting at 11.30am. This function is strictly for senior citizens who are residents of Bakerton. Contact Poovershree Pillay on 072 693 7808.

November 30

• The Last meal for 2018 will be held at the Senior Centre situated at 1A Seventh Street North CBD, Springs, on the corner of First Avenue, Springs. Meals are R50 with dessert and must be booked for catering purposes. Contact Merle Mackenzie 011 811 1700.

December 2

• Market Day at Selcourt Methodist Church at 7 Granada Road, Selcourt, from 8am to 2pm. Brekkie rolls, boerewors rolls and cold drinks will be on sale, as well as white elephant items. You can rent a stall for a small fee by contacting the church on 011 818 3713 or email selcourt@methodist.co.za

December 4

• The Senior Centre will hold its last bingo session for the year. Come and enjoy a fun filled morning with prizes, tea and a free meal donated by Mikes Kitchen. Bingo starts at 10am at the centre which is situated at 1A Seventh Street North CBD Springs, on the corner of First Avenue, Springs. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

December 8

• Trinity Methodist Church will be hosting a family market and carol service. The market starts at 4pm with carols at 6pm. Stalls are available, however, all food stalls will be run by the church. To book a stall contact the church office on 011 815 3346 or send an email to trinspr@global.co.za

December 13

• The Senior Centre will close for the annual break and return on January 8. The centre is situated at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700 for more information about what is offered at the centre.

December 14

• Ekurhuleni FM t/a East Rand Stereo will be hosting their AGM at Stable Inn, Springs, at 6pm. All are welcome. Please RSVP before or on December 7 by 2pm. Contact Poppy Nortjé on 011 362 1569.

February 5

• The Senior Centre will hold its first bingo session of 2019 starting at 10am at at the centre which is situated at 1A Seventh Street, North CBD, Springs, on the corner of First Avenue, Springs. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

Other

November 24

• Hospice East Rand will host Silke Kaiser, well-known local author and expert polygraphist, at a book-signing lunch. Both Silke’s books will be available to purchase at the lunch. The lunch will start at 1pm for 1.30pm at Asiago, 197 Elston Avenue, Western Extension, Benoni. The two course meal will cost R175 and there will be a cash bar available. Contact Laura Kirsten to book and for further details on 083 274 5288 or laura@hospiceeastrand.co.za or visit https://www.quicket.co.za/events/61941-silke-kaiser-book-signing

• A Touch of Christmas at Miniature Showcase will be held from 9am to 12.30pm at Parkhurst Recreation Centre on the corner of 13th Street and Fifth Avenue, Parkhurst. Miniatures, dollhouse accessories, supplies and Christmas gifting and crafting will be available. Contact Sue Engall on 011 787 2340.

November 25

• Three-koppie group hike of up to 8km lasting three hours through the Melville Koppies. Park, meet, and pay in the upper parking area at Marks Park, Judith Rd, Emmarentia. Hike sets off at 8.30am sharp so please arrive well in time. All donations are used to maintain the Koppies. Hikers need to be fit, with good balance, as paths are rocky and steep. Children must be over six years old. No dogs. Contact Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za

• December 20 to January 7

The Billions Bubbles Show will be held at the Sun Arena at Time Square, Pretoria. This is a must for young and old. International sensation and bubble scientist, Fan Yang, brings his world-renowned bubble show to South Africa for the very first time. Show times are 10.30am, 2pm and 7pm. For more details visit: billionsbubbleshow.co.za