IN BENONI

February 20
It’s Love your Pet Day, so join Benoni SPCA’s Walking in Love’s Glow fundraiser, Homestead Dam, from 17:30. R10 per human, R20 per dog.

February 21
Benoni Garden Club meets at The Leaf Atelier, Bohemia, Uys Rd, with guest speaker Dr Craig Wright on cultivation of medicinal plants and their benefits, and a talk on hydroponic and semi-hydro ornamentals by The Leaf Atelier, 14:00 to 16:00, R50 visitors includes tea and biscuits. Whatsapp Wendy: 084 584 4878.

February 23 (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.

February 26
Jumble sale, All Souls Church, O’Reilly Merry St (entrance behind church)m 06:00 to 09:00.

February 26 (every Thursday)
Benoni Northerns Bridge Club meets, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 12:45. Newcomers welcome. Pat: 073 196 9028.

February 27
• R10 clothing sale, East Rand Palliative Care (was Hospice East Rand), Kemston Ave, from 09:00. Cash only.

February 28
• Protea Stage Productions auditions for Shrek the Musical, 09:00 to 13:00. Lynsay: 062 588 5284.
• The Humanity Foundation CANSA Shavathon, Farrarmere Shopping Centre, Sheridan Rd, 09:00 to 12:00. Pierre: 082 610 7593.

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March 7
Protea Stage Productions auditions for Shrek the Musical, 09:00 to 13:00. Lynsay: 062 588 5284.

March 10 (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.

March 22
TAG (The Animal Guardians) 5km Fun Run Spayathon fundraiser, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 08:00, R60pp, leashed social pups enter free, register at the club from 07:00 on the day or get tickets at Webtickets, donations of dog/cat food, treats, toys, bedding welcomed. Bernice: 082 450 0605.

SPORT

February 26
Benoni Child Welfare golf day fundraiser, Benoni Country Club, registration from 09:00, shotgun start 10:30. R4 500 per four-ball, cart hire R450, hole sponsorship R2 000. Email: benonicwsd@lantic.net

March 11
Matthew 25 Project golf day fundraiser, Benoni Country Club, R3 000 per four-ball, hole sponsorship R3 500, spit braai and prizegiving. Carol: 083 327 6415/carol@m25.co.za

March 21 & 22
Benoni Northerns Football Club junior tournament, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 08:00.

April 19
Benoni Northerns Athletic Club Marathon, Benoni Northerns Sports Club. Go to bnac.co.za.

April 27
South Africa Women vs India Women in 4th T20 International, Willowmoore Park, 14:00.

OUT OF TOWN

February 20 (every third Friday of the month)
SA Airforce Association East Rand monthly meet, Cafe@The Range, Kempton Park, 12:00. RSVP by January 21 to Roelf: 073 186 7761/rossouwrj1@gmail.com

February 21 (every third Saturday of the month)
East Rand Woodworkers meet, 09:30 to 12:00, Leroy Merlin Greenstone first floor boardroom. Beginners to professionals welcome! Carpentry, cabinetry, turning, laser, CNC, 3D printing, carving, furniture and more! Zieg: 071 897 4769.

24 Februarie (elke Dinsdag)
Saamstaan Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar. 19:00. Voortrekker terrein agter Impala Laerskool, Kempton Park. Sing en speel volkspele. Annabé: 083 654 8967.

March 19 (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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