IN BENONI

February 13
Pregnancy awareness event. Netcare Linmed Hospital. 10:00 in the boardroom. RSVP to Ronel: 011 748 6239 or ronel.vanniekerk@netcare.co.za

February 14
Childhood cancer awareness walk, hosted by Benoni Lions Club in aid of CHOC. The Parks Fresh Produce & Pizzeria. 5km (R60), 2km (R40), R10 per doggie. Verity: 082 782 1778.

February 16 (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.

February 17
East Rand Bird Club meets. Country Life Retirement Village. 19:00. Expect a presentation on birding trips and bird behaviour. Visitors welcome. Awie: 083 677 7097.

February 19
Garland Ladies’ Luncheon Club meets. Guest speaker Sally Matthee on Discovering the Old Silk Road. Katse Room, Ebotse. Noon. Wear something red. R270 for guests, includes lunch. RSVP: Pam.foster@absamail.co.za

February 21
Benoni Garden Club meets. The Leaf Atelier, Bohemia, Uys Rd. Guest speaker Dr Craig Wright on cultivating medicinal plants and their benefits, and a talk on hydroponic and semi-hydro ornamentals by The Leaf Atelier. 14:00 to 16:00. R50 for visitors, includes tea and biscuits. Whatsapp Wendy: 084 584 4878.

March 10 (every second Tuesday of the month)
University of the Third Age (U3A), for senior and retired people. Northfield Methodist Church. E xxpect a guest speaker. Registration 09:30. Visitors welcome. R20, includes refreshments. Colleen: 082 346 4756.

March 22
TAG (The Animal Guardians) 5km Fun Run Spayathon fundraiser. Benoni Northerns Sports Club. 08:00. R60pp, leashed social pups enter free. Register at the club from 07:00 on the day or get tickets at Webtickets. Donations of dog/cat food, treats, toys, bedding welcomed. Bernice: 082 450 0605.

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SPORT

February 13
SA Women vs Pakistan Women in a second T20 International. Willowmoore Park. 18:00.

February 16
SA Women vs Pakistan Women in a third T20 International. Willowmoore Park. 18:00.

February 26
Benoni Child Welfare golf day fundraiser. Benoni Country Club. Registration from 09:00. Shotgun start 10:30. R4 500 per four-ball. Cart hire R450. Hole sponsorship R2 000. Email: benonicwsd@lantic.net

March 11
Matthew 25 Project golf day fundraiser. Benoni Country Club. R3 000 per four-ball. Hole sponsorship R3 500. Spit braai and prizegiving. Carol: 083 327 6415 or carol@m25.co.za

March 21 & 22
Benoni Northerns Football Club junior tournament. Benoni Northerns Sports Club. From 08:00.

April 19
Benoni Northerns Athletic Club Marathon. Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Go to bnac.co.za.

April 27
SA Women vs India Women in fourth T20 International. Willowmoore Park. 14:00.

OUT OF TOWN

17 Februarie (elke Dinsdag)
Saamstaan Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar. 19:00. Voortrekkerterrein agter Impala Laerskool, Kempton Park. Sing en speel Volkspele. Annabé: 083 654 8967.

February 21 (every third Saturday of the month)
East Rand Woodworkers meet. 09:30 to noon. Leroy Merlin Greenstone first floor boardroom. Beginners to professionals welcome. Carpentry, cabinetry, turning, laser, CNC, 3D printing, carving, furniture and more. Zieg: 071 897 4769.

March 19 (every third Thursday of the month)
East Rand Seniors’ Club meets. Boksburg Central Methodist Church. 10:00. All seniors welcome. Lynn: 081 065 0395.

February 20 (every third Friday of the month)
SA Airforce Association East Rand monthly meet. Cafe@The Range, Kempton Park. Noon. RSVP to Roelf: 073 186 7761 or rossouwrj1@gmail.com

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