Whats on in your area
Don’t miss out on these fun events you can share with your family and friends.
JULY
5 VLU Dinwiddie will be hosting their next meeting on July 5 at 9am for 9.30am at the NG-kerk Verwoerdpark, 23 Glen Drive, Verwoerdpark. This month they will be looking at Spain and tasting some of their signature dishes. For further information please contact Priscilla Atkins on 079 817 9633.
7 THE i4118 Foundation will soon be hosting the Yomerging (“youth” + “emerging”) Leaders event – an upliftment and encouragement to all youth leaders and emerging youth leaders where they can come together, network and share their stories. There will be various individuals and groups at this event who will share wonderful, empowering stories and advice with the leaders of tomorrow. The event will take place on July 7 at the Free Chapel, 25 General Alberts Avenue, starting at 10.30am. Entrance fee is R100 per person. To the “yomerging” leaders out there – be sure not to miss this chance to change your world through your diversity. For more information feel free to contact 083 282 2658, 011 026 1711 or email info@i4118.org
7-8 WINTER Fair at Nasrec, Rand Show Road (entrance five and six) on July 7 and 8 from 9am to 5pm. Fun for the whole family complete with a fun fair, pop-up stalls, activities, food stalls, animal shows and exhibitions. Entrance is R25 per person with free entry for pensioners and children under the age of two. No alcohol allowed. Prayer and halaal facilities available. For more information or to book a stall contact 078 926 8291 or email winterfail2018@expocentre.co.za
9 BAKKERS van die Pannekoekden bak weer op 9 Julie en belangstellendes moet hulle bestellings op 5 Julie plaas. Van pannekoeke tot vetkoeke word by die Alberton Aftree-Oord gebak en pryse wissel van R4 tot R25. Die volgende bakdae is op 23 Julie, 6 Augustus, 20 Augustus, 3 September, 17 September, 1 Oktober, 15 Oktober, 29 Oktober, 12 November en 26 November. Maak seker alle bestellings word op die Donderdag voor die Maandag geplaas. Vir meer inligting of om pryse uit te vind, skakel Lynette by 079 523 5437 of stuur ’n e-pos na cathy@arvb.co.za
12 GOLF day in aid of El-Shammah Home for Abandoned Babies on July 12 at Reading Country Club. Game format is a two ball betterball with scramble drive. Book your four-ball at R1 700 which includes halfway house, dinner and prize-giving. For bookings contact Chantelle Smith 079 882 3869 or email chantellesmith096@gmail.com. Cart bookings at R270 can be done through the Pro Shop 011 907 3666.
21 TERMINAL illness or accidents can strike at any moment, rearranging lives, altering priorities, taxing financial and health care plans. Planning ahead can be helpful. It is with this in mind that Stepping Stone Hospice decided to focus on Advance Health Care directives at their next Courageous Conversations. Tersia Burger, CEO of Stepping Stone Hospice, will facilitate the conversation around “Advance Living Planning” at Café la Plume, 17 Joan Road, Glenanda, Joburg South on July 21. Cost is R150 per person which includes discussion notes, tea and refreshments. (Other items ordered from the café’s menu will be for your own account.) Booking is essential as these talks are limited to 30 participants. To RSVP kindly email marietjie@steppingstonehospice.co.za
NEW 31 HOPE Crosses Any Terrain (HCAT) is an initiative started by Land Rover South Africa with the aim to help people make more of their world. In line with this, Land Rover The Glen is currently running a Red Cross Hope Box Campaign until July 31. They are collecting tinned food, clothing, blankets, toiletries, towels, children’s toys, nappies, crayons and colouring books for children and any additional items which are non-perishable. Donations can be dropped off at Land Rover The Glen, corner of Victoria and Comaro streets, Oakdene. Should you wish to make a donation but cannot deliver, contact Michelle Marias or Melissa Grobbelaar on 011 682 5400 to arrange for collection.
AUGUST
2 IT is time for keen golfers and those who love having fun on the course to get their golfing buddies together for Amcare’s annual golf day. This year’s income-generating golf day will be hosted on August 2 at the Reading Country Club with the format being a betterball scramble.
Book your four-ball for R2 000, which will secure a golf workshop, halfway snack pack and dinner at the prize-giving. There will be a cash bar available. Carts and caddies are to be booked via the Pro Shop on 011 907 3666. There is also hole branding available on the day which is a great opportunity for businesses to create awareness. The community’s support for prizes will be most welcome. For bookings and more information contact Percy Bedser 079 015 0145 or percy@ccrables.co.za or Nadine Mason 079 500 8011 or marketing@amcare.org.za
3-5 IT is time again for Futura School’s Craft Market hosted on August 3 from 9am to 7pm; August 4, from 9am to 7pm; and August 5, from 9am to 3pm at Sha-Mani Lodge, 30 Doncaster Road, New Market. Come and browse through stalls with unique retail items and crafts from over 180 vendors, buy food from gourmet food stalls. A merry-go-round will keep the little ones entertained. An entrance fee of R20 is payable and is valid for all three days. For more information contact Ritha 073 365 5101 or email craftmarketfutura@gmail.com
NEW 4 SCOTTISH country and social dance evening hosted by Lodge Braemer SC 1469 on Saturday, August 4 at the Scottish Masonic Centre at 6.30pm for 7pm. Come and enjoy the wonderful tradition of Scottish country dancing and learn a few steps while having great fun and social dancing. Cost is R130 per person and includes a scrumptious three-course meal. Cash bar available. Dress code is Highland dress or smart casual as optional. Contact John Grant 083 641 1495 or Jackie on jackienjohn82@gmail.com for more information.
22 GET to know more about microdams and pollution control on August 22 at the Horticultural Society’s next talk by Tamiru Abiye at 9.30am at The Floreum, Johannesburg Botanical Gardens, Olifants Road, Emmarentia. Members R20 and visitors welcome at a fee of R30 which includes refreshments. Contact 082 951 1432 for more information.
NEW 23 CHILD Welfare will be having a Golf Day at the Glenview Golf Course on August 23. Everyone is invited to support them helping the vulnerable, neglected, abused and forsaken children of the community. The event will start at 10am. Various positions are open for sponsorships of holes, and any sponsorship will be much appreciated. Funds raised will go towards Child Welfare. There are many prizes to be won as well. Child Welfare would like to thank their generous sponsors in advance for considering their request. For more information on this event, how to become a sponsor and the different kinds of sponsorships available, or to RSVP please contact 078 466 8410 or 073 888 2222, or pop an email to rhodedewet@yahoo.com
25 COME and enjoy a real country morning with Broken Wings Association for Adults with Disabilities. They are extending an invitation to ladies to their annual Ladies Tea on August 25. The event will be held at the Dinwiddie Sports Club in Dinwiddie. Places are priced at R100 per person. The theme for the event is “Country” with a guest performance by Lance James. For more information or to book please contact Marietjie on 011 868 3415 or Sheryl on 072 998 7767.
SEPTEMBER
NEW 30 SHADES of Pink 5km and 19km fun run/walk in aid of Cansa takes place at Rietvlei Zoo Farm on September 30 at 9am. Adults can enter at R120 and children under the age of 12 at R60. Pre-register online at qkt.io.cansashadesofpink or for more information contact Yolandi Jacobs via email: yjacobs@cansa.org.za or 083 937 7187.
OCTOBER
6 BRONZE Benefit Ball in aid of uMephi Children’s Homes across Gauteng at Casa de Madeira on October 6. This is a formal dinner and dance with a three-course meal. Tickets are available at R180 per person. For more information contact Marilie 076 123 1645.
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 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 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: leabrash@kolisa.co.za
WANT to play as your favourite Star Wars character or Marvel hero? Join us on Saturdays from 10am to 5pm to play a demo game of Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures or Marvel Dice Masters at 33 Chrissie Street, Brackenhurst. Contact Adrian on 082 820 6995.
QUIZ Nights SA will host quiz nights every Thursday from 7pm at the Kraal at the Thaba Eco Hotel. The average quiz lasts about two hours and can be played in teams of four to six players. Thaba also presents the Kraal quiz promotion which allows you to buy any meal for R100 and get a free drink.
COUNTRY Crafters is looking for new crafters. Contact Connie on 084 010 0500 or Jenny on 084 610 1733 or email countrycraftmarket@tiscali.co.za
CHURCH services are held at the Abundant Life Family Church in the Lido Hotel Chapel every Sunday at 9am on the corner of the R554 and the R82 Old Johannesburg Road, Eikenhof (enter from Shell garage at the Lido Hotel Chapel).
WRITERS’ Group meets every third Saturday of the month from 2pm to 4pm at Mayberry Park. Contact Denise on 082 082 0875.
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 the 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 day-care 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.
BORDUURWERK en laslappies – wou u nog altyd dit probeer het? Kom geniet die tydjie saam met vriende. Kontak Jeanette by 011 902 6997.
ALBERTON Volkspelegroep kom weekliks vir ’n lekker tiekiedraai bymekaar. Almal, insluitend ouers en kinders, is welkom. Kontak 084 787 9999.
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 barcode.
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.
VISIT the Southern Suburbs Camera Club. The club meets every second Thursday of the month at Russel James & Co Inc, 21 The Broads Street, Mulbarton, at 6.30pm for 7pm. Contact Bob on 083 994 3092.
REDWING Craft Market brings you all things new – a wide variety of stalls, tasty treats and something to drink. Visit them at Redwing Nursery, Second Avenue from 9am to 2pm every second Saturday of the month. Contact Elsabé on 079 757 7912 to book your stall.
SUPPORT Paws in Motion on the corner of Du Plessis Road and Second Avenue on Saturdays between 10am and 1pm when they sell boerewors rolls at R25 each. Funds raised go towards their pet rescue fund, which helps sick and injured strays.
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.
DIE Afrikaanse Toastmasters kom elke tweede en vierde Donderdag van die maand om 7nm by die NG-kerk op die hoek van Jan Meyer- en Bassonstrate in South Crest bymekaar. Kontak Adri Rothmann by 072 686 3549.
WOULD you like to play contract bridge in a congenial environment? Mondeor Bridge Club meets every Thursday at 7.15pm in the community hall of the Glenzicht Retirement Village on the corner of East and Victoria streets, Linmeyer. While some experience is useful, you do not have to be an Omar Sharif. Contact Anne du Plessis on 011 682 2368 or 083 252 1882 or Wim van Gils on 011 907 5094 or 082 952 7459.
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.
VEK Lofdal, Vyfdelaan 55, Alberton-Noord, se dienste vind Sondae om 9vm plaas. Kontak Raymond en Christa Ambrose by 011 740 6172 of 084 235 0288.
BINGO is played on Thursdays at 10am at the Crown Gardens Recreation Centre. Contact Audrey on 011 680 3774.
CHRISTIAN Book Club meets every first Saturday of the month at 1.30pm at Shatopia, 56 Hennie Alberts Street, Brackenhurst, Alberton. Please bring a book with your refreshments and money for tea, etc. Contact 079 072 5424.
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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