Dates to diarise. What’s On in Benoni?

The What’s On is for schools, sports clubs, community clubs, NPOs, churches and small businesses.

Entries are at the editor’s discretion.

Send you event and contact details to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za.

October 18 & 19

Protea Stage Productions (in collaboration with the Edenvale Acting and Drama Society, Roodepoort Little Theatre and Startime Players) presents Take Five at the All Souls Church, O’Reilly Merry Street, 19:30, show tunes and hilarious comedic skits, tickets R50. See www.proteastage.org.za or call Mark: 083 320 4991.

October 19

• Festival Music Party, Farrarmere Congregational Church, Main Rd, from 16:00, confirmed artists include Luke Powell, Sam Hazley, Miss Judy, Kobie Tucker, FCC Sunday School and FCC Youth, R20pp. Facebook (Farrarmere Congregational Church).

• Basaar Birthday Bash hosted by NG Church Rynfield at High School Hans Moore, 09:00 to 15:00, food and market stalls, car smash, blood drive, foam pit, mechanical bull, bagpipes, music, photo booth, coffee shop and toutrek. Riana: rynlewe@mweb.co.za or 065 102 9799.

• The Benoni Garden Club Bokashi workshop, where you learn to turn kitchen waste into soil food. Bins and kits on sale, 14:00 to 16:00, Lavender Post Nursery, Rynfield, R30 members, R50 visitors, includes light refreshments. RSVP: WhatsApp Wendy on 084 584 4878.

• SANBS blood drive, Kleinfontein Bowling Club, Mackenzie Park, target is 120 units.

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October 21

Hospice East Rand AGM, 218 Kemston Avenue, 08:30. Contact: 011 422 1531.

October 23

Benoni Toastmasters Club Zoom meeting, 19:00, open to all. Register at https://bit.ly/BenoniClubGuests/Facebook: Toastmasters Benoni.

October 24

Garland Ladies’ Luncheon Club meets, Katse Room, Ebotse, Louise Beastall guest speaker/entertainment, theme Something musical, registration 11:30, guests R220, includes meal. RSVP: pam.foster@absamail.co.za

October 26

• Morning market, Benoni Central Methodist Church (entrance Cranbourne Ave), 08:00 to 13:00, table/stall R200. Church office: 011 845 2953.

• I Love the 80s charity dance, hosted by Rotary Anns of Benoni Aurora, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, 18:00, R150pp, R120 pensioners/U16, vetkoek supper included, cash bar, prizes for best-dressed, book or buy tickets at the door, all proceeds to Anns’ projects. Jeanne: 083 272 3652 or Janice: 082 549 1123.

• Legends Halloween Night Market, Benoni Northerns, shopping, food, music, R20pp, U12 free.

• Bunny Park market, car boot sale and treasure hunt (R20 per entrant with a goodie bag for everyone who enters), 09:00 to 14:30, over 80 stalls, tea garden, and live entertainment. Janine: 072 713 3332.

November 2

• Wahoo Summer Fest, Benoni Northerns Indians club, hosted by Round Table Golden East 181, DV Events Group and Wesley Kloppers, artists include Jaryd Smith, Broke N Free, Reckless Bones, Tiaan Rivers, The Dookies and more, noon to 22:00, VIP beer tent option. Book on Howler.

• Christmas Mini-Market, Eddy House, 133 Ampthill Avenue, 09:00 to 13:00, plenty for the family to enjoy. Book a stall: 011 686 1300.

• Toy Fair, Hospice East Rand, 218 Kemston Avenue, 09:00 to 12:00, selection of restored toys. Enquiries: 011 422 1531.

November 13

Benoni Toastmasters Club meets, Benoni Lake Club, 19:00. See www.benonitoastmasters.co.za or call Ian: 082 887 6611.

November 24

Strides for Diabetes Awareness fundraising 5km fun walk/run, hosted by Benoni Lakes Lions Club, Ebotse parkrun route, registration from 07:00, walk starts at 08:00, R50 entry, diabetes screening and wellness exhibits. Diane: 083 747 5406.

November 27

Benoni Toastmasters Club online Zoom meeting, 19:00, open to all. Register at https://bit.ly/BenoniClubGuests/Facebook: Toastmasters Benoni or www.benonitoastmasters.co.za

November 29

Legends Christmas Night Market, 17:00 to 22:00, Benoni Northerns, meet the reindeer and elves, treasure hunt, free entrance.

December 4

Benoni Toastmasters Club quiz night, Benoni Lake Club, 18:45, teams of up to six, prizes for top three teams, members/family members free, R70 non-members, tea/coffee and muffins. RSVP by December 2 to Ian: 082 887 6611 or www.benonitoastmasters.co.za

December 8

Esoteric Fayre and Craft Market, Heavenly Healing, 30 Oak St, Northmead, 10:00 to 15:00, stalls, spiritual practitioners, intuitive readers, all-day drumming circle, spiritual talks/workshops, R10pp (kids free).

SPORT

October 23

Benoni Northerns Night Race, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, 19:00. Go to www.entryninja.co.za to register or www.bnac.co.za for more info.

October 30

Benoni Northerns Rugby Club AGM, 19:00, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, all rugby section members welcome.

November 14

Annual Eastern Storm fundraising golf day, Benoni Country Club, from 10:30. Book or enquire: Berrelyn on Berrelynp@cricket.co.za or Wesley om wesleyc@cricket.co.za

OUT OF TOWN

November 2

The Dutch Market, Oranjehof Retirement Village, Ascolona St, Bonaero Park, 08:00 to 13:00, Dutch cheese makers and traditional foods, Wheel of Adventure, stalls. Enquiries: 011 973 3019.

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