MAY
5 JOZI Urban Market, Gold Reef City – Casino 5th floor covered rooftop car park. Taking place the first Sunday of every month from 10am to 3pm. Gourmet food, craft beer and gin, unique stalls, spectacular views, live music and free kids’ entertainment.
4 CRUSADERS Vaalside is celebrating four years and invites family and friends to join them for a day out with bikers on Saturday at Montagues, Henley Drive, Henley on Klip, from 11am until late. Entrance is R60 per person. Join the celebration, which will offer food stalls, drinks specials, live music, prizes and other giveaways and tattoos.
5 GUIDED group tour through Melville Koppies Central of up to 4km (three hours). Park in the top parking area at Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, then cross the road to the entrance opposite. Tour sets off from here 2pm sharp. Cost is R60 for adults and R40 for children. All donations are used for maintenance. Children only over six years old. Sorry, no dogs. Call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797 or visit www.mk.org.za for more information.
I SING for Jesus I can sing Gospel National Talent competition auditions will take place in Alberton at 6 De Beers Street, Alrode, at Deliverance Music Ministries from 12 noon to 4pm on May 5, 12 and 19 with the finale on May 26. For details about categories, age groups and entry fee, contact Leigh-Anne Hill on 066 206 4208.
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, 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.
9 SA MILITARY History Society meets again on May 9 at 8pm at the Auditorium of the Museum of Military History, Erlswold Way, Saxonwold (next to the zoo), 8pm. The first event will be The Day George Washington Quit the Army by Kevin Garcia with the main lecture Lt Col John (Jack) Sherwood Kelly VC CMG DSO by David Holmes. Wives are welcome to come along with their husbands and enjoy the evening with them. 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 at 011 646 5513 or email scribe@samilitaryhistory.org
10 ALLIE Kampvuurkonsert met Adam Tas vind op 10 Mei om 6.30nm op Hoërskool Alberton se rugbyveld plaas. Kostes beloof R3 500 vir ’n tafel van 10 naby die verhoog en R2 500 vir tafels verder agtertoe. Gaste moet hul eie piekniekmandjies saambring om lekker te kuier. Vure en pap en sous sal voorsien word. Moet nie die pret misloop nie. Bespreek nou om teleurstelling te voorkom. Kontak Connie Edgar by 011 869 7224. *Foto www.town.co.za
11 ALBERTONNERS word uitgenooi om Keelvol, ’n bittersoet komedie, by Ligstad te kom geniet. Die vertoning met Germandt Geldenhuys en Je-Ani Swiegelaar vind op 11 Mei om 8nm by Ligstad (Eeufeeskerk) op die hoek van Van Riebeecklaan en Gerrit Maritzstraat, Alberton Noord, plaas. Kaartjies is teen R350 per persoon beskikbaar wat ’n driegangmaal om 6nm by De Landauer en die vertoning insluit, of kaartjies teen R150 per persoon vir slegs die vertoning om 8nm. Vir besprekings sonder die ete, stuur ’n e-pos aan besprekingsgksa@gmail.com en vir besprekings wat die ete insluit, stuur ’n e-pos aan delandauer@mweb.co.za Drag vir die aand is informeel. Verversings sal te koop wees. Veilige parkering is ook beskikbaar.
23 AMCARE will be hosting their annual fund-raising golf day on May 23 at the Reading Country Club. Amcare promises that the golf day will be an all-time record-breaking day. Book your four-ball at R3 000, inclusive of green fees and golf carts. Hole sponsorships are available. To sponsor a platinum hole, the asking price is R6 000 inclusive of a four-ball. A gold hole goes for R4 000, inclusive of a golf cart to be used on the day. Sponsorship for a silver hole is set at R2 000 and includes halfway vouchers for brand representative. For bookings and more information, contact Percy on 079 015 0145 or email amcarefundraising@gmail.com or contact the marketing manager, Nadine Mason, on 065 817 3749 or 011 869 5856/011 907 4220 or email marketing@amcare.org.za/nadine@amcare.org.za
25 NOTICE is hereby given that the annual general meeting of members of i4118 Foundation NPC will be held at Free Chapel, 25 General Alberts Avenue, Randhart, Alberton, on May 25 at 1.30pm for 2pm. For more information, contact them on 011 026 1711 or send an email to info@i4118.org
26 OUR Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church invites you to the 18th Annual Festival on Sunday, May 26. At 10am there will be Holy Mass followed by food and entertainment for all until 7pm. It’s a family day with entrance fee, adults R50, pensioners R30 and children under 12, R30. Pre-sold tickets available from the church office to avoid queuing. Address: 10 Blougom Crescent, Liefde en Vrede, Mulbarton. For more info, phone 011 432 5331 or 072 601 9832.
29 ALBERTON Lions’ annual golf day will take place on May 29 at Reading Country Club. Enter a four-ball at R2 400, which includes a halfway voucher, dinner and prize-giving. First tee-off time is at 11.20am. Funds raised will go towards the Lions’ community projects.
For more information or bookings, contact Jim on 072 200 5306 or email jimlucia@telkomsa.net or contact Chris on 083 458 4684 or email chris@razel.co.za
JULY
20 SAVE the dates! Känguru’s annual fun run/walk will be on July 20. Get your family and friends together and come and join them on this day. The run/walk starts at 8am at Känguru Foundation, 43 Garthview Road, Kliprivier. Tea and coffee will be available to fight off the morning chill. Food and drinks will be sold. Make it an even bigger success than last year. For more information, early registration forms or if you would like to get involved to help with the arrangements on the day, call 072 593 7416 or 011 903 8829. And don’t forget that Känguru is part of the IFB group in Germany and will be joining in their celebrations for their 60th birthday. On August 31, Känguru will be hosting a Music in Colors Festival.
AUGUST
8 SOUTH African Cake Decorators Guild presents Four Season Sugarcraft Extravaganza from August 8 to 11, at Safari Garden Centre, on the corner of Lynwood Road and Rubida Street, Pretoria. For more information, call 011 394 6469 or email sacdgnof@gmail.com
REGULARS
THE Art Farm is open seven days a week and offers a restaurant, coffee shop, gallery, craft yard, pottery, wine tasting, home-brewed 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’ Crafters 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 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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