June 30
• The movies are coming to Springs. Join The Avenues as they host a movie morning for children from 10am to noon. There is no cost and each attendee will receive a box of popcorn. Carolynn Weedon on 082 443 3213.
• The Pink Pistols will be hosting a blanket run at Cruise Inn Pub and Grill at 7 Denne Road, Brakpan. There will be live entertainment, a bonfire and cash bar. Blankets will be donated to the homeless and those in need. Contact Jinx Terblanche on 076 482 9157 or Nickita Foxcroft on 084 821 2923.
July 3
• Bingo at the Senior Centre Springs, 1A Seventh Street, North CBD, Springs, from 10am. Enjoy a fun morning and meal. Contact Merle Mackenzie on 011 811 1700.
July 4
• The movies are coming to Springs. Join The Avenues as they host a movie morning for children from 10am to noon. There is no cost and each attendee will receive a box of popcorn. Contact Carolynn Weedon on 082 443 3213.
July 5
• Auditions for a singing competition at Mimi’s Pub and Grill at the Sharon Park Shopping Centre on Nigel Road. R25 000 in prizes to be won. Contact Ilana Jooste on 062 431 8760.
July 7
• Join Palm Springs for a morning of fun and games at their carnival morning. Have fun playing old-fashioned games and have your face painted, do some crafts and be entertained by the roaming Busker. There is no charge and the carnival takes place from 10am to noon in front of Jimmy’s Fish court. Carolynn Weedon on 082 443 3213.
July 11
• Join Palm Springs for a morning of fun and games at their carnival morning. Have fun playing old-fashioned games and have your face painted, do some crafts and be entertained by the roaming Busker. There is no charge and the carnival takes place from 10am to noon in front of Jimm’s Fish court. Carolynn Weedon on 082 443 3213.
July 12
• Auditions for a singing competition at Mimi’s Pub and Grill at the Sharon Park Shopping Centre on Nigel Road. R25 000 in prizes to be won. Contact Ilana Jooste on 062 431 8760.
July 21
• The mobile library will be at The Avenues and learners are encouraged to join in and enjoy learning to read. Students who are studying teaching will be on hand to encourage and promote the wonderful world of reading in the shop next to Checkout from 10am to noon. There is no cost. Contact Carolynn Weedon on 082 443 3213.
Other
July 1
• Guided group tour through Melville Koppies Central. Sets off at 2pm sharp. Park in the upper car park at Marks Park, Judith Rd, Emmarentia. Then walk across Judith to the entrance opposite this car park. Children must be over six years old. No dogs. Contact Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za.
August 12
• Join Hospice East Rand for Great Balls of Fire, the tale of Jerry Lee Lewis starring Jonathan Roxmouth. The bus leaves Hospice’s offices at 218 Kemston Avenue, Western Extension, Benoni at 1pm and the show, which is being staged at Montecasino, starts at 3pm. Contact Laura Kirsten on 083 274 5288 to book your seat.
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 Road, Bonaero Park. Braai fires will be ready from 5.30pm for a bring and braai and the meeting will begin at 7pm. You will also be able to find out about and book upcoming hikes. Contact Emily Delport on 082 456 4946.
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