May 30
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meeting, Rynpark Six, corner Struben and Parker streets, Rynfield, 10am (Heather Smith 011 849 8509).
May 30 to June 10
LifeLine Ekurhuleni free Personal Growth and Counselling course. Anyone who wants to be a counsellor is welcome (terms and conditions apply), 3 Russel Street, Western Extension, morning session at 9am to noon and evening session at 7pm to 10pm (Debbie Richards 011 421 0384 or Debbie. lifeline@gmail.com).
May 31
Trefoil Guild Pop-Up Movies. See The Children Act, a drama starring Emma Thompson, entry fee charged includes a raffle ticket, Benoni Library Theatre, 2pm.
May 31 to June 2
Benoni Lakes Lions Club autumn book sale. A variety of books at the best prices, donate a blanket and get a free book, proceeds will go towards projects supported by the club, Lakeside Mall entrance five, Friday and Saturday from 9am until 4pm and Sunday on 9am until noon (Beaulieu Maré on 082 971 5572).
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June 1
Fourth Benoni Cubs and Scouts Open Day, fun activities provided by the Cub Pack and Scout Troop, homemade goodies on sale to raise funds for Pow Wow 2020. All former Cubs and Scouts invited to view display of memorabilia, entrance free, 4th Benoni Scout Hall, corner Hilliard and Morris streets, Morehill, 2pm to 5pm, (Lorna 083 709 7412 or Paula 082 746 3378).
• St Dunstan’s Music Foundation Sing for Joy concert, 17th production, Robert Strijdom and Japhta Luphuzi are the musical Directors; Japhta the conductor and Robert will play the organ. Music will evoke images of Egypt and some well-known pieces such as Verdi’s Slave Chorus and the Prince of Egypt theme song, guest performances by the St Dunstan’s College Choirs, and the Benoni High School Pipe band, St Dunstan’s Cathedral, Woburn Avenue, 2.30pm and 6.30pm (tickets available at Quicket, at Daniella’s Jewellers (Farrarmere Square) or at the cathedral, or Anne Young on 083 665 3775).
June 2
Benoni Art route exhibiting, Cherrylane Restaurant, corner 14th Avenue and 5th Street, Northmead, Art Alive Studio, 56 11th Avenue, Northmead, Alistairs Art Gallery, 133 Honiball Street Rynfield and Paul Botes Studio, 24 Whitman Street, Farrarmere (Gusta 083 383 2605).
June 4
Healing, Educating, Addicted, Lives (Heal) meeting, every Monday night, they offer support for families or people suffering from the consequences of addictions, St Andrew’s Community Church, Rynfield, 7pm (Neal 083 291 3344).
June 8
Duerell’s Music Stars 2019, tickets charged per person, food and drinks on sale, Farrarmere Primary School, 39 Kwartz Street, Farrarmere, extravaganza one from 10am until 1pm, extravaganza two from 2pm until 4pm (office 071 475 6576).
Noteworthy Events auditions for ExtrABBAganza, Reformed Church Benoryn, Rynfield, from 10am. Prepare one ABBA song and one of any genre and one minute a capella audition performances required. Booking essential (Lanie Coetzer 082 940 9001 or mmcoetzer@ mweb.co.za).
Northfield Methodist Church Ladies conference (fund-raiser), conference will explore a variety of creative expressions, guest speaker Rev Charmaine Morgan, entry fee charged per person including lunch, corner Aerodrome Drive and Webb Street, Airfield, 9am to 3pm (Janet Sydie 083 400 5574).
June 20
Diabetic Support Group monthly meeting, 5 Ninth Avenue, Northmead, 6pm (Sister Beryl Armstrong 072 892 5850).
GENERAL
June 1
Pawsome Party: 101 Hits fund-raiser for Critter Rescue SA, Purple Red Paws Amaranthine Rescue and Rehab Centre, Gauteng and Springs Haven For Abused and Neglected Animals, picnic baskets welcome, cash bar. Emperors Palace Barnyard, 8pm (crsaorders@gmail.com).
Bokkie Park Food and Craft Market and Caxton Car Boot Sale, over 80 stalls available, children’s activities, 40 car boot stalls, live entertainment and tea garden, Bokkie Park, Southvale road, Parkdene, Boksburg, 9am until 2.30pm (Janine 072 713 3332 or Elize 087 285 6464 for car boot sale).
June 2
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve three-hour guided tour, park in the upper car parking lot, Marks Parks, Judith Road, Emmarentia, opposite our entrance, 2pm (For more details see our Calendar/Map on www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens 011-482 4797).
June 5
Boksburg Hiking Club meeting, bring-and-braai, cash bar available, fires will be ready by 5.30pm, Atlas Bowling Club, corner of Denel North and Atlas roads, Bonaero Park, meeting at 7pm (Emily Delport 082 456 4946).
June 8
Rand Aid Association’s Tarentaal Village book sale, thousands of second-hand books on sale, Tarentaal Village, 200 Modderfontein, Lyndhurst, 9am to 3pm (Bill Toseland 011 264 0005).
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