Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni?
Relax in a beautiful garden setting with the great company of the Benoni Garden Club, on November 30.
The What’s On is for social clubs, sports clubs, NPOs, churches, schools and small businesses.
Entries are at the editor’s discretion.
Send your event and contact details to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za
November 19
East Rand Bird Club meets, Country Life Retirement Village, 19:00, Show and Tell presented by members, visitors welcome. Awie: 083 677 7097.
November 21
Learn line dancing with the Garland Ladies Luncheon Club, Katze Room, Ebotse, registration 11:30, guests R240pp includes meal. RSVP: Pam – Pamfoster@absamail.co.za by 12:00 November 14.
November 22, 23, 29 & 30
Protea Stage Productions presents See How They Run, a hilarious farce by Philip King, 19:30, All Souls Church, O’Reilly Merry St. Tickets: Mark 083 320 4991/ tickets@proteastage.org.za
November 23
Christmas Carols hosted by Duerell’s School of Music, Drama and Dance, Northfield Methodist Church, shows at 14:00 and 18:00, R150pp, R100 kids under eight.
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 25 to December 1
AWT (Artists Working Together) exhibition, Northmead Square, art on display and for sale with prizes to be won. WhatsApp Karen: 083 659 0359 or Larry: 083 398 9539.
November 27
Benoni Toastmasters Club online Zoom meeting, 19:00, open to all. Register: https://bit.ly/BenoniClubGuests/Facebook: Toastmasters Benoni/www.benonitoastmasters.co.za
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November 29
• Trefoil Guild pop-up movie, Blue Forest, 65 Van Rooyen St, Rynfield, 14:00, film is One Life starring Anthony Hopkins (with sub-titles). R50pp. Margaret: sunstove@iafrica.com
• Pug Rescue Carols by Candlelight and outdoor movie, live entertainment, gates open 17:30, carols 18:30, movie Home Alone 19:30, R50 entrance, bring blankets and pillows, refreshments on sale, 80/1 Nielson Road, Benoni North AH, no dogs allowed. Book: fundraising@pugrescue.co.za
• Legends Christmas Night Market, 17:00 to 22:00, Benoni Northerns, meet the reindeer and elves, treasure hunt, free entrance.
November 30
• Ekurhuleni Arts Showcase 30 years of democracy celebration, Rhoo Hlatshwayo Arts Centre, Daveyton, 12:00 to 21:00, free entrance. Ayanda: info@inkwenkwezi.online
• Benoni Garden Club holiday cheer get-together in a beautiful garden setting at The Yard Cafe, 322 Nature Rd, delicious meal, live music, cash bar, 12:30, R100 members, R150 visitors, pay by November 25. RSVP: Wendy 084 584 4878.
• Bunny Park Christmas Market, car boot sale and Christmas treasure hunt at R20 per entrant including a goodie bag, 09:00 to 14:30, over 80 food and craft stalls, live entertainment, tea garden. Janine: 072 713 3332.
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/www.benonitoastmasters.co.za
December 6
Benoni SPCA annual Carols by Candlelight led by the Redemption Gospel Band, from 17:30, snacks and refreshments on sale, at the SPCA 3 Klein St, Lakefield. Contact: 011 894 2814.
December 8
• Hospice Candles Celebration and Homestead Helpers for Benoni’s Carols by Candlelight and Christmas Market, Homestead Dam, market on from 10:00 to 17:00, then Carols by Candlelight until 20:00, bring camping chairs and picnic baskets.
• Esoteric Fayre and Craft Market, Heavenly Healing, 30 Oak Street, Northmead, 10:00 to 15:00, stalls, spiritual practioners, intuitive readers, all-day drumming circle, spiritual talks/workshops, R10pp (kids free).
SPORT
November 27
First T20 international, SA women vs England women, Willowmoore Park, 18:00.
OUT OF TOWN
November 30
Neon Ladies Padel Fun Night Charity Edition, hosted by Benoni Ladies Forum, 17:00 to late, Padel Active, Boksburg, R400 per player, R800 per team, all levels, all ages, dress code is neon, spot prizes, ladies only event, no male spectators. Book: Rehana 072 629 3407.
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