Dates to diarise. What’s On in Benoni?

The What’s On is for schools, sports clubs, social clubs, NPOs, churches and small businesses. 

Event postings are at the editor’s discretion.

Send your event and contact details to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za

October 26

• Join the Pass Wide and Slow awareness ride at 09:00. Start and finish at 5th Avenue Equestrian, 74 High Road, Norton Home Estates. Equestrians, cyclists, walkers and runners are invited. Wear safety gear. Awareness campaign for road safety for these road users. Petition available to sign. Nicola: 082 855 7208 or Lauren: 071 889 7791.

• Morning market, Benoni Central Methodist Church (entrance on Cranbourne Avenue). 08:00 to 13:00. Table/stall: R200. Church office: 011 845 2953.

• I Love the 80s charity dance hosted by Rotary Anns of Benoni Aurora, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. 18:00. R150pp, R120 pensioners and U16s. Vetkoek supper included. Cash bar, prizes for best-dressed. Book or buy tickets at the door. All proceeds to the Anns’ projects. Jeanne: 083 272 3652 or Janice: 082 549 1123.

• Legends Halloween Night Market, Benoni Northerns. Shopping, food, music. R20pp, U12s free.

• Bunny Park market, car boot sale and treasure hunt. R20 per entrant, with goodie bags for everyone who enters). 09:00 to 14:30. Over 80 stalls, a tea garden and live entertainment. Janine: 072 713 3332.

October 30

Benoni Toastmasters Club online Zoom meeting, 19:00, open to all. Register at https://bit.ly/BenoniClubGuests, Facebook: Toastmasters Benoni or www.benonitoastmasters.co.za

November 2

• Wahoo Summer Fest, Benoni Northerns Indians Club. Hosted by Round Table Golden East 181, DV Events Group and Wesley Kloppers. Artists include Jaryd Smith, Broke N Free, Reckless Bones, Tiaan Rivers, The Dookies and more. Noon to 22:00. VIP beer tent option. Tickets: https://www.howler.co.za/events/the-wahoo-summer-fest-401e

• Christmas Mini Market, Eddy House, 133 Ampthill Ave. 09:00 to 13:00. Plenty for the whole family to enjoy. Book a stall: 011 686 1300.

• Toy Fair, Hospice East Rand, 218 Kemston Ave. 09:00 to 12:00. Wide selection of beautifully restored toys. Enquiries: 011 422 1531.

November 9

• Ebotse Market and toy drive, CR Swart Park. 10:00 to 15:00. Donate a stuffed toy, non-perishable foods, pet food and school stationery for underprivileged kids. Stalls, picnics in the park, and Christmas shopping. Learners can volunteer to help with collection and get community service letters. Carika: 083 391 1374.
• Christmas market, Country Life Retirement Village, 09:00 to 13:00, food stalls, gifts, home-made goodies. Chris: 083 717 5617.

November 13

Benoni Toastmasters Club meets, Benoni Lake Club, 19:00. See www.benonitoastmasters.co.za or call Ian: 082 887 6611.

November 16

Hospice East Rand’s Candles Celebration. 17:00 to 20:00 at the Jardine Pavilion, St Dunstan’s College. Celebrate life, those journeying through a life-threatening illness and those who have passed. Food, local musicians, including Jaryd Smith. Jonquil: 083 231 4453.

November 24

Strides for Diabetes Awareness fundraising 5km fun walk/run hosted by Benoni Lakes Lions Club. Ebotse parkrun route. Registration from 07:00, walk starts at 08:00. R50 entry. Diabetes screenings and wellness exhibits. Diane: 083 747 5406.

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November 25 to December 1

AWT (Artists Working Together) exhibition, Northmead Square. Art on display and for sale, with prizes to be won. WhatsApp Karen: 083 659 0359 or Larry: 083 398 9539.

November 27

Benoni Toastmasters Club online Zoom meeting, 19:00, open to all. Register at https://bit.ly/BenoniClubGuests, Facebook: Toastmasters Benoni or www.benonitoastmasters.co.za

November 29

Legends Christmas Night Market, 17:00 to 22:00, Benoni Northerns. Meet the reindeer and elves. Treasure hunt. Free entrance.

December 4

Benoni Toastmasters Club quiz night, Benoni Lake Club, 18:45. Teams of up to six, prizes for the top three teams. Members and family members: free, R70 non-members. Tea, coffee and muffins. RSVP by December 2 to Ian: 082 887 6611 or www.benonitoastmasters.co.za

December 8

Esoteric Fayre and Craft Market, Heavenly Healing, 30 Oak St, Northmead, 10:00 to 15:00. Stalls, spiritual practitioners, intuitive readers, all-day drumming circle, spiritual talks/workshops. R10pp (kids free).

SPORT

October 30

Benoni Northerns Rugby Club AGM, 19:00, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. All rugby section members are welcome.

November 14

Annual Eastern Storm fundraising golf day, Benoni Country Club, from 10:30. Book or enquire: Berrelyn (Berrelynp@cricket.co.za) or Wesley (wesleyc@cricket.co.za).

OUT OF TOWN

November 2

Dutch Market, Oranjehof Retirement Village, Ascolona St, Bonaero Park. 08:00 to 13:00. Dutch cheese makers and traditional foods, Wheel of Adventure, various stalls. Enquiries: 011 973 3019.

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