Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni?

August 1

Jumble sale, Benoni Central Methodist Church, 07:30 to 09:00, entrance Cranbourne Avenue. More info: 011 845 2953.

August 2

Wheelie Warriors fundraiser by Springs Gold, Benoni Van Ryn, Benoni Aurora, East Rand e-Club and Germiston Rotary clubs, make up a team of four and race a wheelchair to make a difference in the life of differently-abled people, Formula K (Golden Drive). More info: Facebook (Wheelie Warriors) or Louise: 082 494 7048.

August 8

Winter clothing sale, 9 Nicola Close, Farrarmere Gardens, 09:00, jackets R20, jerseys R10, in aid of the weekly soup kitchen. Nelia: 082 669 6532.

August 9

• Support Cupcakes of Hope at Yummy Bean Café, corner Malcolm and Miles Sharp streets, Rynfield, by buying cupcakes made and donated by local bakers. Go to www.cupcakesofhope.org for more info or contact Jo: 067 338 9191.
• Women’s Day High tea, Northfield Methodist Church, 10:00, Jackie Hayter will show you how to capture images through the lens of your cellphone and Ria Wright will help maximise your personal style and colour, R140pp. Register: https://tinyurl.com/bdhtnxwc/phone 010 140 0210.

August 12 (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.

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August 30 (every last Saturday of the month)

Grief support group Healing Together Through Loss, presented by East Rand Palliative Care (formerly Hospice East Rand), 10:00 to 12:00, 218 Kemston Ave. R150 per person includes light refreshments. Book: 011 422 1531.

SPORT

August 31

Daveyton Street Mile, Sinaba Stadium. Rebone: 076 849 9994 or daveytonhearts@gmail.com

September 28

SEESA Jozi Triathlon, CR Swart Dam, 07:00. Enter: https://tinyurl.com/3jfyyap4 Glen: events@triathlonplussa.co.za

OUT OF TOWN

31 Julie (elke Donderdag)
Suiderland Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar, Gereformeerde Kerk Boksburg (Scribantestraay 5), 19:15 tot 21:00. Contact: 082 443 3783.

5 Augustus (elke Dinsdag)
Saamstaan Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar, 19:00, Voortrekker terrein agter Impala Laerskool, Kempton Park, om saam te sing en volkspele te speel. Annabé: 083 654 8967.

August 2
Bokkie Park market and car boot sale, Southvale Road, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:00, live entertainment, kiddies activities. Janine: 072 713 3332.

August 21 (every third Thursday of month)
East Rand Seniors Club meets, Boksburg Central Methodist Church, 10:00, all seniors welcome. Lynn: 081 065 0395.

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