IN TOWN

Until October 31
Market Week 2025, Apricot Tree, 10 Ninth Ave, Northmead, 09:00 to 13:00.

October 31
* Pop-up Movie day with Trefoil Guild’s screening of The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (a touching and haunting film that deals with the holocaust), R50 donation appreciated, Blue Forest Guide Hall, Rynfield.
* 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.
* Live music Halloween-themed fundraiser hosted by Q The Music, The Barn@Bohemia, Uys St, Rynfield, 18:30, in aid of Etienne Viviers, who suffers from mylofibrosis (bone marrow cancer). R80pp, lots of prizes. Tickets: Jan (082 466 2224).

November 1

• Trick or Treat on Russel Street, hosted by Western Extension Village Project, from 17:00, prizes for best-dressed. Entry free but bring a donation of dog/cat food for Benoni SPCA and Murphy Cat Project. Ivonne: 083 284 4777.
• Poppy Day collections at Pick n Pay (Oakfields, Sheridan Centre and Lakefield Square), SuperSpar The Falls, The Local Choice Pharmacy, The Falls shopping centre and Heckers Nursery. Jenny: 072 259 9520.

November 3 (every Monday)
Benoni Scrabble Club meets. Blue Forest Girl Guide hall. 65 Van Rooyen St, Morehill. 14:00. New and/or experienced players welcome. Viv: 073 147 5505.

November 5
St Barnabas Anglican Church annual golf fundraiser, Benoni Country Club, in aid of community initiatives, including a new church hall and ECD training centre. Sponsorship packages available. Manesh: 066 492 5674, Mkhatshwa: 071 320 3521 or Zulu: 067 035 8506/moiponezulu6@gmail.com

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November 8
Toy Fair, East Rand Palliative Care (formerly Hospice East Rand), 218 Kemston Ave, Western Ext, 09:00 to 12:00. Lovingly restored toys of every description at bargain prices. ERPC: 011 422 1531.

November 8 & 9
Enjoy an afternoon of ballet music and ballerinas dancing scenes from Swan Lake, accompanied by the East Rand Youth Orchestra under Pienaar Fourie. 14:30 each day, St Dunstans EJ Butler hall. Tickets: Webtickets or at the door.

November 11 (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.

November 15
Country Life Christmas Market, 08:30 to 14:00, more than 40 vendors. Carol: 082 431 6987.

November 29

Sip & Paint to raise funds for Kempton Ferals NPO with Sonette van der Merwe of Messy Masterpieces, 13:45, Bembom Rynfield, R385pp includes all materials, a welcome drink and snack, no experience needed! Book with Nola: 082 614 9013.

SPORT

November 5
Benoni Northerns Rugby Club AGM, Ladies Bar, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, 19:00. Jaco: 082 494 9604.

January 25
Johnson Crane Hire Marathon, Willowmoore Park, 06:00. Go to www.johnsoncranemarathon.co.za

OUT OF TOWN

4 November (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.

November 1
Bokkie Park market and car boot sale, Southvale Road, Parkdene, Boksburg, 09:00 to 14:00, live entertainment, kiddies activities. Janine: 072 713 3332.

November 20 (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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