Save these dates! What’s On in Benoni

February 18

* East Rand Youth Orchestra presents Summer Magic under the baton of Pienaar Fourie, EJ Butler Centre for the Arts, St Dunstan’s College, 14:30, adults R140, pensioners/children under 18 R100, get tickets at Webtickets

* Sunset Walk fundraiser for Luke and Bethany Foundation, The Parks Fresh Produce & Pizzeria, 168 Kenmuir Rd, Norton Home Estate, R50 for 2kms, registration 16:00, walk starts 17:00. Mel: 083 654 1261/Tammy: 082 546 7184.

February 21

East Rand Bird Club meets, main hall Country Life Retirement Village, in Brentwood Park, 19:00, presenters Spike Taylor and Peter and Ineke Huggins on “In Search of the African Pitta”, visitors welcome. Awie: 083 677 7097.

February 23

Garland Ladies Luncheon Club meets, Katze Room, Ebotse, guest speaker Jane Trembath, chairperson Korsman Conservancy, 12:00 for 12:30, registration from 11:30, wear something red, guests welcome (R220), includes meal. RSVP: Margie (margie.h@mweb.co.za).

March 1 (every first Wednesday of the month)

Benoni Camera Club meets, Northfield Methodist Church, 19:00, visitors welcome. Linda: pearly30856@gmail.com.

March 3

Women’s World Day of Prayer, Benoni Baptist Church, 33 Wordsworth Avenue, Farrarmere, 10:00, all welcome. Contact 065 951 6235 for more info.

March 11

AGM of members of the SAAF Association East Rand branch, MOTH Memorial Cottages, 4th Ave, 10:30 for 11:00, snacks and cash bar, nomination forms to be in by March 7. For forms and to RSVP contact Majorie (secretary): 073 186 7761.

March 12

AGM Farrarmere Congregational Church, 32 Main Road, 11:00 to 13:00.

SPORT

To February 19

Badminston Confederation Africa All Africa Games, John Barrablle Hall.

February 18

Box & Dine, Peri Peri Frango’s, Alphen Park Centre, Mercury Street, from 13:00, boxing celebs, Krav Maga, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, all proceeds to Benoni SPCA, VIP and deck area tickets available, tickets include platters. More info/book: 071 455 7915.

February 25 & March 4

• Benoni Northerns Football Club registration, 08:00 to 14:00, ladies bar BNSC.

March 5

Benoni Northerns Atheletic Club Marathon presented by Kwikscaff. Entries close February 27. Go to www.bnac.co.za.

OUT OF TOWN

March 5

SA Guide Dogs Association for the Blind presents its ‘Birthday Bash’ family fun day in celebration of their 70th anniversary, 126 Wroxham Road, Paulshof, 10:00 to 16:00, kennel tours, dog demonstrations and races, interactive challenges, kids zone, entertainment, beer garden. More info: www.guidedog.org.za.

March 11 to 12

Cansa Relay for Life East Rand, Brakpan Rugby Club, Bosman Stadium, 18:00 to 06:00, R1 000 per team, day visitors R50. Register/more info: Corlita 079 878 5031 or Bianca 061 445 0771.

The What’s On is for all NPOs, clubs, schools and sporting clubs. Entries are at the editor’s discretion. Email your event details, full name and a contact number to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za.

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