Here’s what’s happening in Benoni
To have events included fax details and name and surname of a contact person to Penelope Masilela on 011 849 5966, or email whatsonbct@caxton.co.za by no later than 2pm on the Friday of the week before the item should appear.
August 10
Home-Start SA charity shop, open every second Saturday of the month, Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 1pm, Tuesday and Thursday from 1pm to 4pm, 18 Mowbray Avenue, Western Extension (Dee Carton-Barber 011 845 1116).
August 15
Benoni CPF community meeting, SAPS will engage with residents, East Rand Speedboat Club, Sarel Cilliers Street, Rynfield, 6pm for 6.30pm.
• Diabetic meeting 5th Ninth Avenue Northmead at 5.30pm, (Beryl Armstrong on 072 972 9716).
August 16
Litter Bug Clean-Up along the Atlasville Vlei. Meet at the playground on Star Street, opposite Rebel Food. Bring gloves and tools. Bags will be supplied. Visit LitterBugsBenoni on Facebook for more information or contact Samantha Choles on 082 452 2566
August 17
Benoni Horticultural Society (the science of gardening – by Stephen Rehbock) at Four Seasons Nursery on Eva Road, Fairleads from 2.30pm. (Rehbock on 076 813 5016).
August 30
iThemba Rape and Trauma Support Centre AGM, corner Woburn Avenue and Kimbolton Street (the white house) from 2pm to 4pm.
August 31
Cuppa for Cansa, individuals and businesses encouraged to partner in the event, Sonia Pretorius of Global Hero of Hope, R150 per person, EBC Upper Hall, 975 Munshi Street, Actonville, 10am (Rahginie Pillay 073 760 4212).
September 1
Benoni Art Route exhibit at Cherrylane Restaurant (corner 14th Avenue and Fifth 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 on 083 383 2605).
September 8
Lemongrass 20th Anniversary Party featuring Stevie C with supporting Acts – donations to the Murphy Cat project. From 12pm, 38 Russel Street, Western Extension, (011 422 6741).
September 28
Life Choices Make-Up Workshop with Lee-Anne Harrison, entry fee charged per person including a goodie bag, @The Bistro, 35 Miles Sharp Street, Rynfield, 2.30pm to 5.30pm (Monique 082 678 1001 or events@lifechoicesbenoni.co.za).
• Apricot Three 10 years Spring Fest, vendors needed, Benoni Northerns Baseball field, 1 Brodigan Street, Northmead, 10am to 6pm (Abby 066 254 2283 or abby@apricotree.co.za, Annette 082 332 9348 or annette@apricottree.co.za).
GENERAL
August 11
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve: three-hour cross-koppie hike starting 8.30am in Judith Road, Emmarentia, (visit www.mk.org.za or call Wendy Carstens on 011 482 4797).
August 24
Melville Koppies Nature Reserve’s 60th AGM, guest speaker Wits archaeology professor, Dr Amanda Esterhuysen, Lecture Hut, Park at 1 Kafue Road entrance, 2pm (Wendy Carstens 011 482 4797).
August 25 to 28
Hospice East Rand trip Treasures on our Doorstep, Muldersdrift, spend three nights at La Vue Guest Lodge and daily trips to heritage sites, tour price includes dinner, bed, breakfast, transport, bus driver tips and daily outing as per itinerary, the tour will depart from 216 Kemston Avenue, Western Extension (Laura Kirsten 083 274 5288 or laura@hospiceeastrand.co.za).
What’s On is a community-based bulletin board and is not meant for profit-making business ventures. Items are included at our discretion. To have events included fax details and name and surname of a contact person to Penelope Masilela on 011 849 5966, or email whatsonbct@caxton.co.za by no later than 2pm on the Friday of the week before the item should appear.
