What’s happening

March 16 to 31

• There will be a Dino-mite birthday bash for the Springs Mall’s second birthday. The biggest animatronic T-rex in Africa will be guarding the mall and other dinosaurs will be found throughout the mall. Included in the fun are fossil digging pits, fun activities and the University of the Witwatersrand’s fossil display. There will also be supersize specials.

March 30

• The Springs Extension CPF will hold a general meeting at 2pm at 17 Rutland Street. Contact Arles Baloyi on 083 246 0967.

April 2

• Bingo at 10am at the Springs Senior Centre Club with a sponsored meal. All welcome. Centre is located at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

April 3

• A new resident hairdresser will commence her services at the Springs Senior Citizen Club every Wednesday. The centre is situated at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

April 5

• There will be a R5 jumble sale at St Michael’s Presbyterian Church, 7th Street, Springs (opposite Senior Citizens Club) from 9am to 2pm. All clothes will be sold at R5 per item. There will also be linen, curtains and heaps of bric-a-brac to choose from. Contact Marion van der Lith on 079 165 8188.

April 5 and 6

• The Amor Vittone Road Show with Dance Directions will be at Little Paradise for a fund-raising event for young up-and-coming dancers on April 6. There will also be a flea market (from April 5) and stands are available for everyone who would like to come and sell their goods. Set up will begin at 12noon and the flea market will run from 2pm to 10pm on Friday and 10am to 10pm on Saturday. There will be an open dance competition, with prizes to be won, and the winner will be on stage when Amor performs. Contact Mariska Wolmarans on 076 297 4157 or Jacky van Staden on 082 426 1478.

April 6

• Join Abbott and Crabb in concert on the banks of the Blesbokspruit at 44 Newby Road, Grootvaly. Bring your picnic hamper, drinks and camping chairs and enjoy a blast from the past. Tickets at R150 each are available from the Chamber of Commerce on 011 815 5750, Reynolds Travel or Barbara-Ann Day on 082 450 1130.

June 16

• Palm Springs Shopping Centre is offering the youth the opportunity to display their products, services, inventions or talents at the centre from 9am to 1pm. There is no cost to display. Contact Carolynn Weedon on 082 443 3213.

Every Monday

• Springs Senior Citizens Computer Club, 10am at the centre situated at 1A Seventh Street North, Springs CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

Every Friday

• Senior Citizens Lunch at 12noon at SpringsCare. Booking is essential and must be confirmed by Thursday no later than 2pm. The centre is located at 1A Seventh Street North, just off First Avenue in the CBD. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.

Other

March 30

• Miniature showcase at Parkhurst Recreation Centre on the corner of 13th Street and 5th Avenue, Parkhurst, starting at 9am. Miniatures, dollhouse accessories and supplies available. No entrance fee, but donations to United Cerebral Palsy Association of South Africa would be welcome. Contact Sue Engall on 011 787 2340.

Every first Wednesday of the month

• Join the Boksburg Hiking Club for a meeting at the Atlas Bowling Club on the corner of Denel North and Atlas roads, Bonaero Park. Braai fires will be ready from 5.30pm for a bring and braai and the meeting starts at 7pm. You will also be able to find out about and book upcoming hikes. Cash bar available. Contact Emily Delport on 082 456 4946.