April 28
• The AGS Lofoord Strubenvale and Gereformeerde Kerk Springs will host a Cosmos Carnival at the AGS church on Station Crescent, Strubenvale from 9am. Dirk van der Westhuizen and Dewald Wasserfall will entertain attendees. Contact Magda Fourie on 083 663 3123 or Melissa Grobler on 072 351 3644.
April 27, 28 and 29
• Springs Tamil Association invites all devotees to participate in the festival of Chitrai Paravam Kavady at the Sitthi Vinayagar Alayam at 3 13th Crescent, Bakerton on Friday at 10am and Bala Murugan Poojay on Saturday at 10am. Hawan and Abishegam will be performed by the children. Thereafter, all devotees carrying Kavady will partake in Abishegam for their Kavadies. The main day event will be on Sunday starting at 9am. Meals will be provided. To book Kavadies contact Veni Nadar on 082 952 7456 or Ferona Naicker on 084 760 0673.
Mei 4 and 5
• Die Hervormde Kerk Selcourt hou weer fees by die Watertoringpark, hoek van Star en Kariba strate, Selcourt, Springs. Vrydagaand 7nm tree Back 2 Basics Gospel Group op. Toegang is een blikkie kos. Saterdagoggend 8vm – opwindende Warrior Run vir die hele gesin, een baan met 10 hindernisse. Koste: skoolkinders R50 en volwassenes R80. Registreer by die fees. 10vm – modelkompetisie. Kosstalletjies te kies en te keur. Kontak Jan de Lange op 011 818 5923 of 073 246 6204.
May 5
• Jumble sale at SpringsCare Community Centre in Seventh Street North at 8am. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
• Vita Nova Centre will hold their annual fun day at the centre at 2 Fisheagle Road, Daggafontein starting at 9am. Entrance is free and there are lots of prizes up for grabs. Food and drinks will be on sale. Contact Nadia Coulter on 011 812 6910/11/12.
Mei 6
• Die Nederduits Hervormde Kerk Springs-Oos bied ’n damestee om 9vm vir 9.30vm by die kerk aan. Die Anza sangers gaan optree. Contak vir Katrien Prinsloo by 083 437 1039.
• Enjoy a game of bingo at the SpringsCare Community Centre, Seventh Street North, CBD. To book, contact Merle Maclenzie on 011 811 1700.
May 8
• Bingo and lunch for Springs’ senior citizens at SpringsCare in Seventh Street North. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
May 11
Senior Community Centre will hold their AGM at 10am at 1A Seventh Street. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
Other
May 1
Three-koppie group hike of up to 10 km through the Melville Koppies. Sets off 8.30am sharp. Park, meet and pay in the upper car park at Marks Park, Judith Rd, Emmarentia, opposite our entrance. R60 adults; R40 children — all donations used to maintain the Koppies. Hikers must be fit with good balance as paths are rocky and steep. Children must be over six years old. No dogs. Call Wendy Carstens 011-482-4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.
May 2
• The Brakpan Homecrafts Society meets at 10am, at St Peter’s Anglican Church hall. New members are welcome. Contact Jane Donker on 011 915 2539.
• A golf day fund-raiser, in aid of the Masters Gymnasts Club, will take place at the Kempton Park Golf Club. The green fee includes the playing fee, dinner and prize-giving. To book, contact Heather Abrahams on 083 229 2168.
May 5
• Christelike-Maatskaplike Raad Boksburg bied ’n fondsinsameling om 6nm by die NK-kerk Impala Park, Boksburg aan. Ian Wessels van RSG gaan gaste met sy loslippige lagterapie vermaak. Kaartjies sluit ’n ligte ete in. Om te bespreek, kontak Leonie Cronje by 011 917 5147/8 of crm5@execmail.co.za.
May 7
• Enjoy Priscilla Queen of the Desert The Musical with Hospice East Rand. Transport departs at 2pm, from 218 Kemston Avenue, Western Extension, Benoni. Show starts at 6pm. Costs include show ticket and transport. To book, contact Laura Kirsten on 083 274 5288 or laura@hospiceeastrand.co.za.
May 12
• Friends of Suikerbosrand will hold a screening of An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power at Suikerbosrand at 9.30am. This is a follow-on to the 2006 film An Inconvenient Truth and is about former US vice president Al Gore’s mission to battle climate change. It received a nomination for Best Documentary in 2017 but had a very limited showing on our screens here in SA. Contact Margaret Bennett on 011 969 2818 or 083 667 7519.
13 Mei
• Tutela se jaarlikse ontbyt vind om 9vm by die NG-kerksaal, Dalpark plaas. ’n Heerlike ontbyt word bedien en vermaak, met onder andere Nicholas Neethling, sal aangebied word. Om te bespreek, kontak Susan Jenner by 011 744 4020.
May 27
• The annual Geotab Just Wheels Show will take place in aid of Muriel Brand School, on the school grounds, from 8am until late. All classic, vintage, sport, rod, race cars, trucks and bikes are welcome. Show vehicles enter free. To book a fleamarket stall contact, Leonra van Staden on 073 296 2047. For dealer and business stands, contact Bart Zaayman on 083 290 8589.
May 28
• Hospice East Rand Adventure Road Trip No 3 Camera Action commences at 9am, at 218 Kemston Avenue, Western Extension, Benoni. Bring your own camera or use your phone and follow specified clues to various destinations on the East Rand. Fun prizes to be won. Bring along an A5 printed copy of your best action, portrait or nature photo to stand another chance to win. Contact Laura Kirsten on 083 274 5288 or laura@hospiceeastrand.co.za.
July 1
• Bring your friends along and join Hospice East Rand for Jonathan Roxmouth The Musicals in Concert. Transport departs at noon, from 218 Kemston Avenue, Western Extension, Benoni. Show starts at 3pm. Costs include ticket and transport. To book, contact Laura Kirsten on 083 274 5288 or laura@hospiceeastrand.co.za.