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.
IN BENONI
November 22 & 23
Morning markets, Benoni Central Methodist Church (entrance Cranbourne Ave), 09:00 to 13:00 (Saturday) and 10:00 to 13:00 (Sunday). Table/stall R200. Church office: 011 845 2953.
November 24 (every Monday)
Benoni Scrabble Club meets. Blue Forest Girl Guide hall. 65 Van Rooyen St, Morehill. 14:00. New and/or experienced players welcome. Viv: 073 147 5505.
November 27
Garland Ladies Luncheon Club meets with guest speaker Michelle Veenemans on “Behind the Aria – Tales of a Stage Life”. Katse Room, Ebotse, 12:00. Dress code is black and bling. R250 for guests, includes meal. RSVP: Pam.foster@absamail.co.za by November 20.
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November 28
Pop-up Movie day with Trefoil Guild with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (a 1968 musical fantasy starring Dick van Dyke), 14:00, Blue Forest Guide hall, 65 Van Rooyen St, Rynfield. R50 donation.
November 28 – 30
Three-day Carols by Candlelight event hosted by Homestead Helpers for Benoni, Homestead Dam. Live music (including Refentse, Matthew Mole, Rubber Duc, Dr Victor & the Rasta Rebels), food stalls, festive market, fun kids area. Proceeds to Homestead Helpers, Benoni SPCA, East Rand Palliative Care. Venue fully covered. Get a day or weekend ticket from Computicket.
November 29
• Sweet Deal Properties food collection drive for Boksburg SPCA, corner North Rand and Bartlett roads, 10:00 to 14:00. Candice: 063 478 9494.
• Bunny Park market and car boot sale, 09:00 to 14:30. Janine: 072 713 3332.
• Sip & Paint to raise funds for Kempton Ferals NPO with Sonette van der Merwe of Messy Masterpieces, 13:45, Bembom Rynfield, R385pp includes all materials, a welcome drink and snack, no experience needed! Book with Nola: 082 614 9013.
• Crystal Park Unity Club’s year-end function, live entertainment, kiddies activities, 11:00 to late, Iceberg Events and Conference Centre Crystal Park.
December 5, 6, 12, 13
Protea Stage Productions presents Love’s A Luxury, a hilarious farce by Guy Paxton and Edward V Hoilew, directed by Bianca Botha, All Souls Anglican Church, O’Reilly Merry St, all shows at 19:30, tickets are 100pp (special 3-for-2 ticket deal until November 16 with promo code ‘LUXLOVE’ when booking). Book: 071 030 0156/tickets@proteastage.org.za/EFT, cash, card at the door.
December 6
• Jingle Pugs fundraiser, Pug Rescue, 10:00 to 14:00, stalls, fun games, lucky draws, dress-up competition theme “Santa’s Little Helper”, adults R20, kids R10, doggies (small, socialised) R5, 80/81 Nielsen Road, Benoni AH.
• Carols by Candlelight Christmas Market, Benoni SPCA. Vendors, sponsors needed. Contact 065 564 6863.
December 7
The Pugs Christmas Party, Pug Rescue, Benoni AH, 08:30 to 11:30, come spoil a pug, entrance fee an item from their wishlist. Book a spot: email name, number of people and contact number to fundraising@pugrescue.co.za
December 9 (every second Tuesday of the month)
University of the Third Age (U3A) – for senior and retired people – meets at Northfield Methodist Church with a guest speaker. Registration 09:30. Visitors welcome. R20 includes refreshments. Colleen: 082 346 4756.
SPORT
November 29 to December 2
Cricket South Africa U13 Boys’ Week, Willowmoore Park, Benoni Northerns Sports Club and Lords Cricket Ground (Actonville), matches at 09:00 and 14:00.
January 25
Johnson Crane Hire Marathon, Willowmoore Park, 06:00. Go to www.johnsoncranemarathon.co.za
OUT OF TOWN
November 22
SA Airforce Association (SAFFA) East Rand branch year-end function, Café @ The Range, Kempton Park, 10:30, dress smart/casual. Email: rossouwrj1@gmail.com
25 November (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.
November 29
Christmas Market hosted by Rotary Club of Benoni Van Ryn, Laerskool Westwood, Edel Rd, Boksburg, 11:00 to 17:00, R10pp entrance and kids under 12 free. In aid of the Laerskool Westwood Pantry, which feeds children in need. Facebook: Rotary Benoni Van Ryn.
December 5
Boksburg Night Market, corner Ridge and Elizabeth roads, 17:00, pets welcome. Email: eventnationsa@gmail.com.
December 6
Bokkie Park market and car boot sale, Southvale Rd, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:30. Janine: 072 713 3332.
January 15 (every third Thursday of the month)
East Rand Seniors Club meets at Boksburg Central Methodist Church, 10:00. All seniors welcome. Lynn: 081 065 0395.
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