MARCH
14 THE SA Military History Society meets again on March 14, at 8pm at the auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the zoo). The first event will be: “A journey into the Second World War: The Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow” by Adina Bregman. The main lecture will be: “Blood money – the world’s most dangerous job in the world’s most dangerous country” by Johan Raath. Wives are welcome to come along with their husbands to enjoy the evening with us. Visitors are charged R30 per person, which includes tea or coffee after the lecture. For more information, call the SA National Museum of Military History on 011 646 5513, or email scribe@samilitaryhistory.org
26 GARDNERS, come and see what the Johannesburg South Garden Club has to offer. On Tuesday, March 26, at 10am in The Geelhout Room, Klipriviersberg Recreation Centre, Peggy Vera Road, Kibler Park, guest speaker Richard Eltringham from Majestic Nursery will speak about hanging baskets. Visitors welcome. Please phone Dennis Boddington (chairperson) on 083 642 1967 or 011 432 6208 or Jean Stothart (vice chairperson) on 082 459 1141 or 011 435 4230.
27 THE Horticultural Society invites you to a talk by SANParks rangers John and Ella Roberts on South African National Parks on March 27, at 9.30am at The Floreum, Joburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, north entrance, Emmarentia. Members R20 and visitors welcome at R30 which includes refreshments. For more information contact 082 951 1432.
30 KOM geniet ’n onvergeetlike kuieroggend met vingerete en sang saam met Eloise Saayman en Cathy Viljoen om 10vm by Lions Rest Gastehuis, Andersonlaan 6, Lambton, Germiston. Vir kostes en besprekings, skakel of WhatsApp Eloise by 079 108 8192.
30 A LIVE music show will be held on March 30, at 2 Shy Pub in 5 Drift Road, Garthdale. The event will be hosted by Denise Lourens, Buddy Vaughn and Gerald Panaino Geddes Band. This will be an outing for the whole family. Not only will there be good music for the ears, but also some food stalls with delicious food to eat. Tickets cost R50 per person and R20 per child ages 14 to 18. Booking is essential. For more information or to buy your ticket, contact Denise on 079 343 5742.
30 A 5KM fun run called The UV Run will be held at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on March 30, in aid of a number of charities, and hosted by Glow4Events. Runners will get to experience unique glow zones along the trail and there will also be a Bug Zone where children can get their faces painted, get balloon animals and enjoy other fun activities. The event and registration will open at 4pm and the run will start at 7pm. Prices are R180 per adult, R60 for children ages five to 13 and children under five years enter for free. Hurry – tickets are limited. Purchase a ticket today on www.glow4events.com
30 INTERNATIONAL Society for Krishna Conscience (ISKCON) will be hosting its second Festival of Chariots, or Ratha Yatra as it is traditionally known, as a celebration of love which envelops the community. The festival is set to start on March 30. The core foundation of the festival is unity and love through active yoga and transcendental meditation. The festival has often been described as a revolutionary one world mardi gras hosted in all the major cities in the world. Festivities kick off at 10.30am at Simmonds Road next to Newtown Music Factory. Food and entertainment will be provided for free. For more information, you can contact jbcbdry@gmail.com or 082 849 7652.
APRIL
9 ALBERTON Cricket Club will be holding their senior section golf day on April 9, at Reading Golf Club. The cost for a four-ball is R2 200, which includes a halfway voucher and dinner at the prize-giving. Tee-off will start at 10.30am with individual tee-offs being confirmed on booking. Sponsorship will be charged at R1 000 per tee/green. For more information or to RSVP, contact Johann on
082 629 2030 or email jvisagie84@gmail.com. Alternatively, contact Juan on 082 445 5210 or email juan@cricketcompany.co.za
11 CALLING all golfers to join Stepping Stone Hospice & Care Centre on their golf day, Tee for Two on April 11, at the Reading Country Club. The format for the day is a betterball Stableford at R2 000 per four-ball which includes R40 halfway voucher and prize-giving dinner. Tee times are from 10am to 12.16pm. Holes are available to sponsors ranging from R1 000 to R3 000 per hole. For more information, contact Marietjie Tame via email at marietjie@steppingstonehospice.co.za or on 082 337 5713.
MAY
2 Support Creative Kidz School’s annual fund-raising golf day on May 2 at Reading Country Club. For more information or to book your fourball, contact Leanda Otto at leanda@creativekidz.org.za
8 STEPFAMILY enrichment course will provide practical, realistic solutions to issues that stepfamilies face. This course will help married, soon-to-be-married, couples living together and dating couples with children from a previous relationship. It is presented by Ron L Deal who is a world-leading expert in the field of stepfamily enrichment and is facilitated by members of the Alberton Methodist Church who have successfully raised stepchildren. The course will be hosted at Alberton Methodist Church, every Wednesday from May 8 to June 19, from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Penny at the Alberton Methodist Church on 011 907 2807 for more information or to book a place in the course.
REGULARS
THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery, wine tasting, homebrew craft beer and craft yard every Saturday. For more information or bookings contact 079 208 8716 or bookings@the-artfarm.co.za. Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort.
ARE you interested in playing darts? If so, join other players from Joburg South at the Kibler Park Recreation Centre in Peggy Vera Street, on a Thursday evening for a fun-filled evening. Men and women of all ages are welcome to join. The club is also trying to build a junior side, so bring your young ones with you. Play starts at 8pm until 11pm. Even if you just want to come and feel the vibe you are more than welcome. For more information contact Bradley on 071 648 8008.
DO you want to become a Freemason? It’s great fun, it’s enjoyable and it offers great satisfaction. They meet on the fourth Monday of every month at 7.30pm. Freemasonry is not a religion or a secret society, but a society of good, true men with high ethical standards and morals. Friendship and trust are highly valued. Contact Bill on 083 377 9919 or email teleland@worldonline.co.za
SUNDAY guided walks take place every fourth Sunday, at 8am, through the Klipriviersberg Nature Reserve. The cost is R20 per person. Meet at the entrance precinct, Peggy Vera Road. Bookings at leabrash@kolisa.co.za
FARMERS’ Crafter Market with crafts, fresh produce, woodwork, mosaics, décor and much more is held every Saturday from 9am to noon, at The Art Farm, Plot 56, Klipriver Road, R550, Alewynspoort. Contact Tanet on 079 208 8716.
RIETVLEI Boeremark. Come and join in every first Saturday of the month from 7am to noon at the Rietvlei Lifestyle Centre, Swartkoppies Road (between Alberton and Liefde en Vrede). For stall bookings, contact Anelia on 079 199 8641.
ALBERTON Voortrekkers vergader elke Maandag tussen 4nm en 5nm agter die Stallion vulstasie, Ringpad-Oos, Alberton. Kontak Riana by 083 767 6327 om deel van hierdie groep te word.
ALBERTON Sports Shooting Club. Every Saturday is club day and you’re invited to join other members for a day of shooting. Contact 082 959 9310.
HEADWAY Support Group. The support group is for people with brain injuries and their families. Headway also runs an activity daycare centre. Contact June or Ann on 011 442 5733.
BRANDPUNT Kameraklub. Kom geniet elke eerste Dinsdag van die maand ons kameraklubaand. Dit word om 7.15nm in die Alberton Biblioteek gehou en word in Afrikaans en Engels aangebied. Kontak Theo Landman by 011 898 1357 of 082 462 1682.
RIETVLEI Parkrun is a 5km walk/run every Saturday at 8am, and it’s free. All ages are welcome. Dogs on leads are also welcome. Register on www.parkrun.co.za and download your bar code.
HAPPY Hobblers is a social hiking group for active over 50-year-olds at the Rietvlei Zoo Farm. Stay for coffee afterwards and make some new friends. Contact Harry on 082 414 4469.
TOUGH Love Alberton Support Group offers support for families being torn apart by unacceptable behaviour (drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, verbal or physical abuse) on Tuesdays from 7pm to 9pm. Contact John on 072 341 5455 or Debbie on 082 330 1378.
WALKERVILLE Farmer’s Market is open every Saturday from 9am to 3pm. They have pony rides, face painting, a free honesty library and more, in addition to their usual extensive range of home-made cakes, jams, handmade mosaics, home accessories, pet accessories, plants, fresh vegetables and honey. Delicious meals are available from their various food court outlets, as well as credit card facilities, free entrance and free parking. The market is at 112 Main Street, Walkerville (on the R82 between Southgate and Vereeniging, just off the four-way stop in Walkerville). Email info@wfmarket.co.za
CALLING all older folk to join the Probus Club of Alberton. Come and make new friends, have fun and support one another. Membership is R50 per year. Afrikaans-speaking members are also welcome. Contact Ken on 083 276 2351, Karin on 082 512 2569 or Amy on 082 800 9074.
A STEP-PARENT support group meets on the first and third Saturday of every month from 9am to 11am at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 4 FH Odendaal Street, Germiston. Contact Alice Swanepoel on 082 541 1667.
PANORAMA Flea Market. Come and take a look at the new stores opening up at the flea market over the next few weeks. The market is situated just off Kliprivier Drive in Mulbarton, and is the busiest flea market in the South with almost 400 stalls. Open on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
DEALING with the death of a child? Circle of Compassion is a support group for families dealing with this situation. It is a very difficult, long and lonely process for families. You can start the healing process. Contact Madeleine on 076 318 4244.
TOUGHLOVE South Africa, a non-profit organisation, runs a group to support families in the Lenasia community. The meetings are held every Saturday from 9.30am to 11.30am at Thames House, 10 Corobrick Road, Lenasia.
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