IN BENONI

August 1 (every first Saturday of the month)
Benoni SPCA community market, SPCA premises, 3 Klein St, Lakefield, 08:00 to 14:00, R5 entrance, car wash, dogs on leads welcome, donations of cat/dog food welcomed. Book a stall to turn clutter into cash: Morne (082 968 0913) or Toeksie (083 387 6309).

August 2
Annual Aadi Muthumariamman Firewalking Festival (Gauteng’s largest Hindu firewalking festival), Shri Anantha Muthumariamman Temple, 1 Unity Avenue, New Modder, Benoni, from 07:00. All faiths and backgrounds are welcome.

August 3 (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.

August 6 (every Thursday)
Benoni Northerns Bridge Club meets, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 12:45. Newcomers welcome. Pat: 073 196 9028.

August 19 (every third Wednesday of the month)
East Rand Woodworkers’ Association meets, Northfield Methodist Church fellowship hall, Aerodrome Drive, Airfield, for beginners, hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts, professionals, come share skills, ideas, demos and inspiration in all forms of woodworking. Visitors welcome. Rudolph: 084 762 0789.

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August 21
Shrek the Musical, presented by Protea Stage Productions, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 25 Van Wyk Road, Brentwood Park, 19:00, R100pp. Whatsapp bookings: 083 733 4733.

August 22
Shrek the Musical, presented by Protea Stage Productions, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 25 Van Wyk Road, Brentwood Park, 14:00 & 19:00, R100pp. Whatsapp bookings: 083 733 4733.

August 28
Shrek the Musical, presented by Protea Stage Productions, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 25 Van Wyk Road, Brentwood Park, 19:00, R100pp. Whatsapp bookings: 083 733 4733.

August 29
Shrek the Musical, presented by Protea Stage Productions, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 25 Van Wyk Road, Brentwood Park, 14:00 and 19:00, R100pp. Whatsapp bookings: 083 733 4733.

August 29 (every last Saturday of the month)
Bunny Park market, car boot sale and treasure hunt (booking essential, R30 per child), 09:00 to 14:00. Janine: 072 713 3332.

September 4 (RSVP by August 14)
Willowmoore High School 50th Founders’ Reunion, calling the classes of 1976, 1977, 1978 and former teachers and staff, school walkabout 12:00, lunch at Chalk Eatery 14:00. RSVP: Heather – 082 892 5039/Gorette – 083 327 0095.

September 5
Apricot Tree Ladies Function fundraiser with a Las Vegas theme, Benoni High School, 11:00 to 15:00, R250pp or host a table of 10 at R2400, prizes for best dressed to theme, raffles, live entertainment. Tickets: Nicolette – 084 586 0610/084 644 5689.

SPORT

August 10
Fly-in and Empower Her 5km charity fun run, Brakpan Airfield, from 08:00. Sign up: Kerry – 082 572 9473.

August 30
Daveyton Hearts 10km and street mile, Sinaba Stadium, 07:00. Email: DaveytonHearts1@gmail.com/mpahanemm@live.co.za

September 11
Lazarus Legacy Foundation charity golf day, Benoni Lake Club. Info: 065 721 2017/081 563 5382.

OUT OF TOWN

August 1 (every first Saturday of the month)
Bokkie Park market and car boot sale, Southvale Rd, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:00. Janine: 072 713 3332.

2 Augustus
Mathys Roets tree op, NG Kerk Boksburgpark, Andrewsweg 32, Libradene, 11:00, R150pp (sluit sop en brood in na die optrede). Whatsapp: 063 459 9777.

4 Augustus (elke Dinsdag)
• Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar, 19:00, Trans-50 Witfield Park. Marita: 074 116 5497.
• Saamstaan Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar. 19:00. Voortrekker terrein agter Impala Laerskool, Kempton Park. Sing en speel volkspele. Annabé: 083 654 8967.

12 Augustus (elke tweede Woensdag van die maand)
Oosrand Sakevroue kom bymekaar, Leef Venue, 54 Ridgeweg, Bartlett, 11:00, R250pp (sluit ete in). Epos: isabelblignaut2@gmail.com

August 15 (every third Saturday of the month)
Makers Movement of South Africa (MMOSA) invites woodworking enthusiasts to its meeting, from 09:00, Leroy Merlin Greenstone. Zieg: 071 897 4769.

August 20 (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.

August 21 (every third Friday of the month)
SA Airforce Association East Rand monthly meet, Cafe@The Range, Kempton Park, 12:00, with guest speaker. Roelf: 073 186 7761/rossouwrj1@gmail.com

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

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