What’s On in Benoni this weekend
On Saturday members of the public will be able to vote the most impressive cat at the Feline Exhibition hosted by Cat Fanciers of South Africa
August 3
• Methodist Homes – Eddy House fish and chips fund-raiser, 133 Ampthill Avenue, Western Extension, 6.30pm for 7pm (Estelle Boshoff 011 686 1300)
August 4
• Feline Exhibition hosted by Cat Fanciers of South Africa, different breeds, shoppers can vote for the prettiest cat on the day, Northmead Square, O’Reilly Merry Street, Northmead, 9am until 1pm
• Pug Rescue SA annual general meeting, public welcome, 80/1 Nielsen Road Benoni North Agricultural Holdings, 2.30pm (Malcolm Gaw 082 458 7255)
• South African People’s Forum fund-raiser in aid of the Actonville Senior Citizens, free dance lessons, anyone who has talent is welcome to perform, entry fee charged, 45 Mowbray Street, Western Extension, 3pm (072 391 7598 or 083 734 3013)
• Legends at the North Market, crafts, food, bar, kids play area, Benoni Northerns Sport Club, Brodigan Street, Northmead, 9am until 1pm (071 140 9796 or legendsatthenorth@gmail.com)
• Hospice East Rand half price book sale, 157 Victoria Avenue, Western Extension, 8.30 am until noon (Marion 011 422 1531)
August 6
• Healing, Education, Addicted, Lives (Heal) support group meeting every Monday, St Andrew’s Community Church, Miles Sharp Street, Rynfield, 7pm (Graham 082 448 3351)
August 9
• Northfield Methodist Church Just Add Mud fund-raiser, mountain bike and trail run, Wattlesprings, Bapsfontein, 7am (Courtney Klinkert 072 384 7657)
• Methodist Wattville Outreach family fun walk to a healthy lifestyle, 5km, 10km and 20km, Wattville Stadium, 8am (Judith Sunday 076 301 7153)
August 12
• Uncle Tim’s Cabin antique market, 40 High Road, Brentwood Park, 9am (Stephanie Mynhardt 011 590 8003)
August 18
• Benoni van Rhyn Lions Club fund-raiser dance, theme “Western”, fee charged per person, entertained by Leon and Stewart Wilson, The Lake Club Benoni, Lakefield Avenue, 7pm for 7.30pm (Jill Walden 072 430 9838)
August 25
• Benoni Host Lions Club jumble sale, Lions Club House, 111 Howard Avenue, Benoni CBD, 9am (Tina Strachan 083 251 4730 or Gill Jone 082 342 7053)
GENERAL
August 5
• Guided group tour through Melville Koppies, entry fee charged, children must be over six years old, no dogs allowed, funds raised go towards maintaining the Koppies, Marks Park, Judith Road, Emmarentia, 8.30am (the office 011 482 4797 or www.mk.org.za)
• Catholic Women’s League Sisonke Fête, over 50 stalls, crafts, dog show, pipe band, books and more, De La Salle Holy Cross College, 2 – 22 Road Number 3, Victory Park, 9am until 3pm
August 12
• Hospice East Rand fund-raiser, Great Balls of Fire! The tale of Jerry Lee Lewis starring Jonathan Roxmouth, fee charged will include a ticket and transport to Montecasino, depart from 216 Kemston Avenue, Western Extension, 1pm (Laura Kirsten on 083 274 5288 or laura@hospiceeastrand.co.za)
August 24, 25 and 26
• Magalies Rocks the Cradle Spring Festival 2018, celebrate the diversity of the Magalies region, art, culture, adventure, cuisine, outdoor events, entertainment, crafts, must attend tours and workshops, art, wine, craft beer making, fauna, flora, photography, entry fee charged for some activities (Purchase tickets on www.magaliesrocksthecradle.co.za)
August 25
• Evangelical Lutheran Church Kempton Park, 40th Gartenfest celebration, Afro or German style, beer garden, German food, crafts, food stalls and activities for young and old, 26 Geldenhuys Road, Bonaero Park, 11am (Magda van Wyk 011 979 7141)
September 8
• St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls Opera Gala starring Samantha Tomas, Leigh Waters-Maine, Johannes Moaisi, Neville Smith featuring St Dominic’s School Choir, Hugenote choir and East Rand Youth Orchestra, entry fee charged per person, Kruger Street, Boksburg, 6pm (011 917 5150)
September 30
• Cansa Shades of Pink 5km and 10km fun walk, pre-register online at qkt.io.cansashadesofpink, entry fee will be charged per adult and child, Rietvlei Zoo Farm, Johannesburg, 9am (Yolandi Jacobs on 083 937 7187 or emailyjacobs@cansa.org.za)
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