Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni
Don't miss the cricket action between SA Women and New Zealand Women at Willowmoore Park this weekend!
The What’s On is for NPOs, clubs, schools and sporting clubs. Entries are at the editor’s discretion. Email your event details, full name and contact number to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za.
October 13
Ribbons for Justice vigil in memory of victims of crime, 18:00, Third Avenue, Northmead. Keshna: 078 360 0783.
October 14
Mermaid swim in aid of breast cancer awareness, 12:00, 0 Gravity Scuba Academy, 34 Pretoria Rd, spectators R50 includes coffee and pink cupcake. Whatsapp: 083 361 3255.
October 15
Our Lady of Fatima Portuguese Catholic Church, 54 Great North Road, Brentwood Park, celebrates 75 years, live entertainment by DJ Vix and Claudio Alho, massa dominical on October 14 at 18:00 with main mass on the day of the event at 12:00. Father Malcolm: 082 576 3260 or 083 979 4917.
October 17
East Rand Bird Club meets, Country Life Retirement Village, Brentwood Park, 19:00, presenter is John Gilchrist on Birds of Australia, visitors welcome. Awie: 083 677 7097.
October 26
Parkinson’s disease support group meets at 10.00, Rynpark 6 (corner Parker and Struben streets). Heather: heatherlalsmith@gmail.com
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14 Oktober/October 14
• 1973 matrieks Brandwag Hoërskool 50-jaar reunie, Brandwag sportgronde. Jeanne: 082 781 4230 or Theuns: 083 746 3818.
• Hospice East Rand Candles Celebration, 17:00 to 20:00, St Dunstan’s Prep, food trucks, performances, guest speaker and … Jesse Clegg. Book at Quicket.
• Caravan Club of Southern Africa free family camp out, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Sid: 082 557 5538.
October 20
SAAFA monthly luncheon, Tonino, Benoni Country Club, guest speaker Cobus Toerien, Mig wingman to Johan Renkin during the Angolan war. Roelf: 073 186 7761 or rossouwrj1@gmail.com.
October 26
• Garlands Ladies Luncheon Club meets, Ebotse, 12:00, guest speaker Mrs South Africa 2022 finalist, Yolandi Naicker, guests welcome. Email: margie.h@mweb.co.za
• Be the Best Version of Yourself Foundation annual charity golf day, Benoni Country Club. Sivan: 061 501 1410 or Seema: 061 703 3750.
October 28
• Lake West Halloween Walk, Audrey Ritz Park, The Drive, Westdene, 17:00, best-dressed competition, 18:00 walk starts at 19:00. Glynis: 082 901 2813 or admin@lakewest.co.za
• Bunny Park Food and Craft Market, Car Boot Sale and Halloween Hunt, 09:00 to 14:30, only 100 tickets available for the hunt that starts at 11:00. WhatsApp Janine: 072 713 3332 to book a space/market enquiries.
November 2
Greater Benoni Child Welfare fundraiser golf day, Benoni Country Club, R3 800 per four-ball, hole sponsor R2 000, golf cart R350. Book or sponsor: Vanessa on 084 581 0172.
SPORT
October 14 & 15
South African Women vs New Zealand Women (cricket), Willowmoore Park, 14:00. Tickets from ticketpro.
October 26
Benoni Northerns Night Race sponsored by Jan L Jordaan Attorneys, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Email: races@bnac.co.za
OUT OF TOWN
October 14
St Francis Care Centre Thank You for the Music Abba and Queen Tribute fundraiser, Emperors Palace Barnyard, 19:00. Estelle: 082 790 4781.
October 19 (third Thursday of the month)
East Rand Seniors’ Club meets, Boksburg Central Methodist Church, all seniors welcome. Barbara: 082 443 3468.
October 22
Pineapple Walk (5km) in aid of Hospice East Rand and Lifeline, hosted by Club 100, 08:00, Casa dos Poveiros, 171 Dayan Road, Dayanglen, Boksburg, R100 per person (individuals or teams), tickets from TicketPro, donation bins for clothing and non-perishable foods. Contact 010 448 1566 or www.club100@farol.co.za
November 3 – 5
Madeira Fest, Casa dos Poveiros, Boksburg, authentic food, secure kids zone, live music, including Mango Groove and Portuguese artises like Miguel Preguiero and Buzico, hosted by Caravela Events and the Portuguese Forum of SA, portion of proceeds to Hospice East Rand and Boksburg SPCA, tickets at Computicket/Checkers or at the gate.
November 30
Christmas Market, St Dominic’s School, 16:00 to 21:00. Email: Christmas@stdominics.co.za
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