What’s on in Benoni? Diarise these dates!
The What’s On is for NPOs, sport and social clubs, schools, churches and small businesses. Email your event details to benonicitytimes@caxton.co.za
IN BENONI
March 21
• East Rand Youth Orchestra and the choir of St Dunstan’s Prep present a concert of beautiful music for autumn – from the Blue Danube to the world of ballet and ending with a beautiful rendition of Pie Jesu with a soloist and the very young choir. 15:00, EJ Butler Hall, tickets at the door.
• Benoni Garden Club AGM followed by talk on organic compost, Lavender Post Nursery, 14:00 to 16:00. R50 for visitors. WhatsApp: Wendy 084 584 4878.
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.
March 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.
March 26 (every Thursday)
Benoni Northerns Bridge Club meets, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 12:45. Newcomers welcome. Pat: 073 196 9028.
March 26 (RSVP by March 19)
Garland Ladies Luncheon Club meets with guest speaker Jacqueline Helsdon on ‘the importance of bees’, honey will be on sale, 12:00, Ebotse. R270 for guests. RSVP: Pam.foster@absamail.co.za.
May 9
Mother’s Day lunch in celebration of womanhood, complimentary gifts, Yoke van Dam is the guest speaker, 09:00 to 17:00, Anew Hotel OR Tambo. Tickets at Quicket. Annie: 074 400 2350.
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SPORT
March 21 & 22
Benoni Northerns Football Club junior tournament, Benoni Northerns Sports Club, from 08:00.
March 22 (every Wednesday and Sunday)
Croquet club meets, Kleinfontein Bowling Club, 13:30, no experience needed. Viv: 073 147 5505.
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.
May 3
2026 Colgate Road Race, 5km, 15km, 32km, from 06:30, Boksburg Stadium.
OUT OF TOWN
March 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.
• DC3D Printers (Makers Hub) community event for hobbyists, small business owners, families, games, prizes, raffles to win a printer, discounts on filaments
and food vendors, meet and interact with SA Filament, 09:00 to 17:00, Airborne Business Park, 11 Taljaard Road, Bartlett, free entry. Email henk@dc3dprinters.co.za
24 Maart (elke Dinsdag)
Saamstaan Volkspelelaer kom bymekaar. 19:00. Voortrekker terrein agter Impala Laerskool, Kempton Park. Sing en speel volkspele. Annabé: 083 654 8967.
April 4
Easter egg hunt at Bokkie Park market and car boot sale, Southvale Rd, Parkdene, 09:00 to 14:00 (egg hunt @ 11:00 – booking essential). Janine: 072 713 3332.
April 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.
April 17 (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
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