Dates to diarise! What’s On in Benoni?

September 27

• Food from Around the World fundraiser, Benoni Central Methodist Church, Bunyan St, 11:30 to 15:00, tickets include samples from five tasting tables. Tickets: Church office (011 845 2953) or at the door.

• Maya’s Legacy Heritage Day event, Jerry Moloi Library, Etwatwa, 08:30 to 12:00. Janap: mayalinks85@gmail.com

• Snuffle-Shuffle Sunset Walk, 2km & 5km, The Parks Fresh Produce & Pizzeria, first 100 doggies to register at 15:00 and the first 100 to register at 16:00 get a bandana, registration starts at 15:00, awards in various categories at 18:30, all dogs welcome – imaginary, inflatable or borrowed from a friend (on a secure harness). No pups under five months. Proceeds to Pug Rescue SA and Thanda Inja Project (Daveyton). Lezelle: 074 720 1131.

• Bunny Park market and car boot sale, 09:00 to 14:00, kiddies activities. Janine: 072 713 3332.

September 28
The Animal Guardian “Ruff” it fundraiser, get ready to be sprinkled with colour, climb over obstacles and take a muddy dip, all fitness levels welcome. Kids under 12 R30, adults R60, social doggies on leashes free. Tickets at the gate, cnr Third Road and Third Avenue, Van Ryn SH, from 09:00. Robin House providing quick pooch baths at a nominal fee (all proceeds to TAG). Annie: 076 330 5736.

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October 2
Jumble sale, All Souls Church, O’Reilly Merry St, 06:00 to 09:00, entrance behind the church.

October 4
Family picnic, Buso Park, Wattville, hosted by Mpila Clan. Free party pack to the first 100 people, kiddies’ dance contest and activities. Entertainment by DJ Mbino, DJ Quicks, Mdu de djy, Qhost Influencer-Sn Musiq, and Mkatlo SA. One cooler box and braai stand allowed free. Adults R100, kids R50. Info: Thulani – 076 221 8491 or Mpumi – 073 526 0562. Book a stall: Phindile – 083 973 1043.

October 9
Elethu Home for the Physically Disabled Charity Walk, Sinaba Stadium to Elethu Home, 08:00 to 12:00. Tickets R150. Contact 073 2721 842.

October 11
Spring Pop-up & Show and Shine, hosted by Benoni CPF Sector 6, Benoni Muslim School, 10:00 to late, fun for the whole family, security/law enforcement live displays, free entry. Book a stall/queries: Whatsapp 083 388 8225/079 606 7923/066 254 3004.

October 14 (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.

October 31
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
September 27
Third annual SEESA Jozi Triathlon, CR Swart Dam. Glen: events@triathlonplussa.co.za

October 19
Tommy Malone Memorial Race, Boksburg City Stadium. Boksburg Athletic Club: info@boksburgathleticclub.co.za/082 880 8659.

October 22
Benoni Northerns Night Race, 19:00, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Enter at www.entryninja.com

OUT OF TOWN
25 September (elke Donderdag)
Suiderland Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar, Gereformeerde Kerk Boksburg (5 Scribante Straat), 19:15 tot 21:00. Contact: 082 443 3783.

30 September (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.

27 September
AGS Witfield Lighuis Markdag, 279 Fieldweg, Witfie. Stalletjies R50 plus 10% van dag se opbrengs. Yolanda: 067 791 5122, Nicky: 072 099 6009.

October 4
Bokkie Park market and car boot sale, Southvale Rd, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:00, kiddies activities. Janine: 072 713 3332.

October 16 (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.

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