Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni
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.
August 17
• Learn about owls: 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 show: 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 20
Birds of the Kruger: East Rand Bird Club meets, Country Life Retirement Village, Brentwood Park, 19:00, presenter Dave Bentley on Kruger National Park Top to Bottom, visitors welcome. Awie: 083 677 7097.
August 22
Gorillas of Rwanda: Sally Matthee talks on ‘My Visit to the Cousins – a Trip into Rwanda’ at the Garland Ladies Luncheon Club, Katze Room, Ebotse, registration 11:30, visitors welcome (R220pp includes lunch). RSVP: pam.foster@absamail.co.za
August 29
• Jumble galore! All Souls Church jumble sale, 06:00 to 09:00, 42 O’Reilly Merry St, back entrance.
• Golf day: 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
High tea: Wattville Methodist Church annual high tea, 27 Jenkins Road, Crystal Park, tickets R200pp until September 1. Apa: 073 399 9714.
SPORT
August 25
Marathon: Daveyton Street Mile, Sinaba Stadium. Daveyton Hearts: 076 884 9994/daveytonhearts@gmail.com.
OUT OF TOWN
August 16 (every third Friday of the month)
Air Force get-together: SAAFA East Rand Branch lunch, 12:00, Cafe @ The Range, Kempton Park, R150pp. RSVP: Roelf 073 186 7761/rossouwrj1@gmail.com
September 14
• Fundraiser: 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.
