Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni?
The What’s On is for NPOs, sport and social clubs, schools, churches and small businesses. Email your event details to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za
September 20
• 4km spring walk and market day. Eco Kids Primary, Swallow Rd, Rynfield AH. 08:30 to 16:00. Kiddies’ entertainment, food and treats, music. R40 for walk and market or R25 for market only. Vanessa: 071 602 7241.
• Benoni Garden Club heads to the Spring Festival hosted by Hadeco in Magliesburg. Talks by Melanie Walker (Gardening 101), Hadeco director Charles Barnhoorn and bee expert Rob Krul, as well as a planting workshop. Bus leaves Lavender Post Nursery at 07:45 and returns at 16:30. Visitors R240 (includes bus, entry, talks, workshop, farm tour). Book viaWhatsApp (Wendy): 084 584 4878.
September 25
Garland Ladies’ Luncheon Club meets with guest speaker Peter James-Smith on My not so Famous Career. Katse Room, Ebotse. 11:30. Wear a hat. Guests R240, includes lunch. RSVP: pam.foster@absamail.co.za
September 27
• Maya’s Legacy Heritage Day even. Jerry Moloi Library, Etwatwa. 08:30 to 12:00. Janap: mayalinks85@gmail.com
• Snuffle-Shuffle Sunset Walk, 2km and 5km. The Parks Fresh Produce & Pizzeria. First 100 doggies to register at 15:00 and the first 100 to register at 16:00 get a bandana. Registration starts at 15:00. Awards in various categories at 18:30. All dogs welcome – imaginary, inflatable or borrowed from a friend (on a secure harness). No pups under five months. Proceeds go to the Pug Rescue SA and the Thanda Inja Project (Daveyton). Lezelle: 074 720 1131.
• Bunny Park market and car boot sale. 09:00 to 14:00. Kiddies’ activities. Janine: 072 713 3332.
September 28
The Animal Guardian Ruff It fundraiser. Get ready to be sprinkled with colour, climb obstacles and take a muddy dip. All fitness levels welcome. Kids under 12: R30, adults R60. Social doggies on leashes free. Tickets at the gate. Corner of Third Road and Third Avenue, Van Ryn SH. From 09:00. Robin House providing quick pooch baths at a nominal fee (all proceeds to the TAG). Annie: 076 330 5736.
October 2
Jumble sale. All Souls Church. O’Reilly Merry Street. 06:00 to 09:00. Entrance behind the church.
October 4
Family picnic. Buso Park, Wattville. Hosted by Mpila Clan. Free party pack to the first 100 people, kiddies’ dance contest and activities. Entertainment by DJ Mbino, DJ Quicks, Mdu de djy, Qhost Influencer-Sn Musiq and Mkatlo SA. One cooler box and braai stand allowed free. Adults R100, kids R50. Info: Thulani on 076 221 8491 or Mpumi on 073 526 0562. Book a stall: Phindile on 083 973 1043.
October 9
Elethu Home for the Physically Disabled Charity Walk. Sinaba Stadium to Elethu Home. 08:00 to 12:00. Tickets R150. Contact 073 2721 842.
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October 11
Spring Pop-Up and Show and Shine. Hosted by Benoni CPF Sector 6. Benoni Muslim School. 10:00 to late. Fun for the family, security/law enforcement live displays. Free entry. Book a stall/queries: Whatsapp 083 388 8225, 079 606 7923 or 066 254 3004.
October 14 (every second Tuesday of the month)
University of the Third Age (U3A), for senior and retired people, meets. Northfield Methodist Church. Guest speaker. Registration 09:30. Visitors welcome. R20, includes refreshments. Colleen: 082 346 4756.
SPORT
September 27
Third annual SEESA Jozi Triathlon, CR Swart Dam. Glen: events@triathlonplussa.co.za
October 19
Tommy Malone Memorial Race. Boksburg City Stadium. Boksburg Athletic Club: info@boksburgathleticclub.co.za or 082 880 8659.
October 22
Benoni Northerns Night Race. 19:00. Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Enter on www.entryninja.com
OUT OF TOWN
18 September (elke Donderdag)
Suiderland Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar. Gereformeerde Kerk Boksburg (5 Scribante Straat). 19:15 tot 21:00. Contact: 082 443 3783.
September 20
Transvaal Zebra Finch Society’s annual supreme zebra show, Birds for Africa. 226 High Rd, Pomona, Kempton Park. Main show of the year. Biggest entry of best birds in SA is expected. Public viewing 09:00 to 15:00. Stuart: stuartshillinglaw53@gmail.com
23 September (elke Dinsdag)
Saamstaan Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar, 19:00, Voortrekker terrein agter Impala Laerskool, Kempton Park, om saam te sing en volkspele te speel. Annabé: 083 654 8967.
27 September
AGS Witfield Lighuis Markdag. 279 Fieldweg, Witfield. Stalletjies R50 plus 10% van dag se opbrengs. Yolanda: 067 791 5122, Nicky: 072 099 6009.
October 4
Bokkie Park market and car boot sale. Southvale Rd, Parkdene. 09:00 to 14:00, kiddies’ activities. Janine: 072 713 3332.
October 16 (every third Thursday of the month)
East Rand Seniors’ Club meets. Boksburg Central Methodist Church. 10:00. All seniors welcome. Lynn: 081 065 0395.
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