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What’s On in Benoni? Diarise these dates!

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

February 27

• R10 clothing sale, East Rand Palliative Care (was Hospice East Rand), Kemston Ave, from 09:00. Cash only.

February 28

• Fun music quiz and auction in aid of Benoni SPCA, Big G’s Quarterdeck, Russel St, from 12:30, R100pp, teams of four to eight. Book: 066 208 0705.

• Bunny Park market and car boot sale, 09:00 to 14:00. Janine: 072 713 3332.

• Protea Stage Productions auditions for Shrek the Musical, 09:00 to 13:00. Lynsay: 062 588 5284.

• The Humanity Foundation CANSA Shavathon, Farrarmere Shopping Centre, Sheridan Rd, 09:00 to 12:00. Pierre: 082 610 7593.

• Bridgerton-inspired high tea, Yummy Bean Café, 14:00. Whatsapp: 083 238 3355 for details.

ALSO READ: Croquet players rolled off the green

March 1

Family charity big walk, World of Wellness, 08:00. Go to www.worldofwellness.co.za for details.

March 1 (every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon)

Croquet club meets, Kleinfontein Bowling Club, 13:30. No experience needed. Viv: 073 147 5505.

March 2 (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.

March 5 (every Thursday)

Benoni Northerns Bridge Club meets, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 12:45. Newcomers welcome. Pat: 073 196 9028.

March 6

Women’s World Day of Prayer, The Salvation Army, 117 Howard Ave, 10:00. All welcome.

March 7
  • Protea Stage Productions auditions for Shrek the Musical, 09:00 to 13:00. Lynsay: 062 588 5284.
  • Fun market day, Shanan Christian School, 88 Great North Rd, in aid of fundraising for their new pre-school, 09:00 to 14:00, vendors wanted. Contact 079 777 2718.
Help the school raise funds on March 7. Image: Shanan Christian School.
March 10 (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.

March 14

• Pug Rescue Team ABBA vs Team Elton music fundraiser, at Pug Rescue SA (80/1 Nielsen Road, Benoni AH), 15:00 to 18:00, live music and singalongs, games, prizes. Booking essential: email fundraising@pugrescue.co.za

March 22

TAG (The Animal Guardians) 5km Fun Run Spayathon fundraiser, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 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.

SPORT

March 7

Bokkie Park market and car boot sale, Southvale Rd, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:00. Janine: 072 713 3332.

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/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

South Africa Women vs India Women in 4th T20 International, Willowmoore Park, 14:00.

OUT OF TOWN

3 Maart (elke Dinsdag)

Saamstaan Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar. 19:00. Voortrekker terrein agter Impala Laerskool, Kempton Park. Sing en speel Volkspele. Annabé: 083 654 8967.

March 20 (every third Friday of the month)

SA Airforce Association East Rand monthly meet, Cafe@The Range, Kempton Park, 12:00. RSVP by January 21 to Roelf: 073 186 7761/rossouwrj1@gmail.com

March 21 (every third Saturday of the month)

East Rand Woodworkers meet, 09:30 to 12:00, 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 at Boksburg Central Methodist Church, 10:00. All seniors welcome. Lynn: 081 065 0395.

ALSO READ: Come create with East Rand Woodworkers

   

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Lana O'Neill

Lana is the editor of Boksburg Advertiser and Benoni City Times. She grew up on a plot in Boksburg and completed her matric at Willowmoore High. Lana has travelled quite a bit - sometimes for work, sometimes for play - and is an avid Melissa Etheridge fan. Her dedicated journalists keep her young and inspired through the moving community stories they churn out.

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