Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni
Pets, clean-ups and a Cansa Shavathon here is what's happening in our city.

February 10
• SA Air Force Association (SAAFA) East Rand branch monthly luncheon, 12:00, Cafe@The Range, 20 Adrea Street, Kempton Park. Book/more info Roelf 060 583 8618 or chairman.erb@saafa.co.za
• The Salvation Army jumble sale, 10:00, books, trinkets, furniture at give-away prices, at their premises in Howard Avenue. Contact: 011 422 4418.
• (Every third Saturday) Rynpark Retirement Estate, Struben Street, ‘Walk-in-the-Park’ starts at 10:00 at Rynpark 6, walk through Rynpark 6, 5 and 4. RSVP: Sonja: 011 747 7000.
February 11
• Benoni SPCA and Anandi Yoga Studio host Yoga in the Park, CR Swart Dam, 08:00 to 09:00, all proceeds to SPCA, beginners welcome, own mat essential. Contact 082 966 9633.
• Blind Date with a Pug fundraiser, Pug Rescue, from 09:00, item from wish list gets you in, leave your dogs at home. Book/info: fundraising@pugrescue.co.za
February 14 (the second Wednesday of each month)
Accelerate your personal growth! Benoni Toastmasters meets, Benoni Lake Club, 19:00. Website: benoni.toastmastersclubs.org or email: anniekalefya@yahoo.com. Benoni Toastmasters specialises in communication and leadership development.
February 15
Benoni Bowling Club golf day, Benoni Lake Club. Brett: 076 984 4440/brett@btgmconsulting.com
February 17
• Benoni Central swimming pool clean-up, Kemston Avenue, Western Ext from 08:00. Jacqui: 083 625 1790 or Natasha: 083 655 1291.
• Get your taste of the giant Benoekie cookie decorated with royal icing and adorned with heart-shaped fondant, Grasslands Driving Range, from 09:00, portions being sold to raise funds for Huis Thandi, Huis Charis Youth Centre and Clean Projects. Yolandi: 076 500 4393.
February 24
Humanity Foundation CANSA Shavathon, Sheridan Centre, Farrarmere, from 09:00. Pierre: 082 610 7593.
February 25
Benoni SPCA Valentine’s Walkies fundraiser, CR Swart Dam, 07:00 to 11:00, R20 dogs, R10 humans, refreshments on sale, donations welcome.
February 28 (the fourth Wednesday of each month)
Accelerate your personal growth! Benoni Toastmasters Zoom meeting. Join: https://bit.ly/BTMClubMeeting/website: benoni.toastmastersclubs.org or email: anniekalefya@yahoo.com. Benoni Toastmasters specialises in communication and leadership development.
March 2
Craft Market Day, Eddy House, Ampthill Avenue, 09:30 to 13:00, white elephant, second-hand clothing, crafts and more. Phone: 011 686 1300.
March 21
Spayathon 5km fun run/walk in aid of The Animal Guardians (TAG), Benoni Northerns, 08:00, R60 per human, pets free. Enter – www.webtickets.co.za (search spayathon), scan QR code or enter on the day, donations welcome. Bernice: 082 450 0605.
SPORT
February 11
ICC U19 men’s World Cup final, Willowmoore Park, 10:00.
The What’s On is for NPOs, clubs, schools and sporting clubs. Entries are at the editor’s discretion. Email your event details, full name and contact number to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za.
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