Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni

August 11
• Rinks for Rescues Bowling for a Cause, hosted by Benoni Bowls Clubs, in aid of Pug Rescue, registration 08:30, play at 09:00. R600 per team includes tea and lunch. Book – Angus: 082 085 2440/Lezelle: 074 720 1131.

• Mzansi Chamber Music Collective concert featuring guitarists Carl Straussner and Raley Beggs, The Shed & Silo, Thomas Road, Norton Home Estates, 15:00, tickets between R200 and R250, book at Quicket. Contact: 066 579 4220 /hello@chambermusic.co.za/www.chambermusic.co.za.

August 13 (second Tuesday of each month)
Retired people can join a meeting of the University of the Third Age (U3A), Northfield Methodist Church, at 10:30. The club is looking for new members. Colleen: 082 346 4756.

August 17
• Benoni Garden Club workshop with the “bird whisperer” from the SA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre, who specialises in owl rehabilitation, as well as learn about bird baths and feeders to lure birds to the garden, 14:00 to 16:00, Lavender Post Nursery, Uys Street, R30 members, R50 visitors, light refreshments. RSVP via WhatsApp: Wendy 084 584 4878.

• Cat Fanciers’ Club of South Africa show, Benoni Christian School, 5 Papawer Street, Northmead, from 10:00, spectator entry free, pet cat entry forms on request, entries close August 1. Email catfanciersclubofsa@gmail.com/Ingrid 072 324 6059.

August 22
Garland Ladies Luncheon Club meets, Katse Room Ebotse, member Sally Matthee to talk on her life-changing trip to Rwanda to interact with silverback gorillas, visitors welcome. Book/more info: margie.h@mweb.co.za.

August 29
The Humanity Foundation and Urban Ruins golf day fundraiser, in aid of Urban Ruins building maintenance and upgrades, corporate sponsors sought, four-ball format, tee-off 07:00, Benoni Country Club. Clayton or Zelda: 081 747 0833.

September 14
Albinism Society of South Africa fundraising gala dinner event, Birchwood Hotel, 14:00 to 18:00, R600pp/R800 VIP. RSVP: Shoki 071 504 9447, Lerato 067 020 5184.

SPORT
August 9
Shotokan Crystal Park Dojo Tigers fundraiser 5km ShotoRun fun run, C R Swart Park, registration from 06:30, race starts at 08:00. Estelle: 083 469 8976/ estellewinter1@gmail.com.

August 10
Valke Youth League, Benoni Northerns Rugby fields, from 08:00. Benoni Northerns Rugby Club: 082 494 9604.

August 25
Daveyton Street Mile, Sinaba Stadium. Daveyton Hearts: 076 884 9994/daveytonhearts@gmail.com.

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