Keep your diary open! Lots happening in and around Boksburg
The What’s On is for schools, sports clubs and NPOs. Entries are at the editor’s discretion. Email your event details to Tayla Smit at taylas@caxton.co.za
November 12
Inspan Volkspelelaer meets, Witfield Park Retirement Village, 19:00. Marita: 074 116 5497.
November 15
• East Rand Businesswomen year-end function, Summer Place, 18:30 for 19:00. Email isabelblignaut2@gmail.com
• Vosloo Business Expo and SME Education Initiative, Mahlathini Park in Vosloorus, 09:00 to 19:00. The expo is your chance to network, learn and grow. Contact 072 577 5979 or 079 162 8625.
November 29
Zorbas Taverna Quizzing for Kindness quiz night in aid of Kuselo Child and Youth Care Services, Key Largo Centre, 19:00. Giveaways, hampers on auction and lucky draws. Donations of food, baby products, toiletries and cleaning products welcome. Contact 011 963 3343 or 072 023 0200.
December 7
Bokkie Park Food & Craft Market night market, Southvale Road, Parkdene, 16:00 to 21:00, stalls and live entertainment. Janine: 072 713 3332.
OUT OF TOWN
November 9
• East Rand Youth Orchestra and QuayWake Ballet present Ballet Surprise, EJ Butler Hall, St Dunstan’s College, ballet with a live orchestra first for Benoni, conductor Pienaar Fourie, 14:30, bring your children! Book: Webtickets (R100 and R60) or take a chance at the door. Pienaar: 082 316 8008/pienaarfourie@gmail.com
• Kiddies treasure hunt R20 per entrant plus goodie bag at Bunny Park market and car boot sale, 09:00 to 14:30, live entertainment. Janine: 072 713 3332.
• Ebotse Market and toy drive, CR Swart Park, 10:00 to 15:00, donate a stuffed toy, non-perishable foods, pet food, school stationery for underprivileged kids, stalls, picnic in the park, Christmas shopping,
learners can volunteer to help with collection and get community service letters. Carika: 083 391 1374.
November 16
• Hospice East Rand’s Candles Celebration, 17:00 to 20:00, the Jardine Pavilion St Dunstan’s College, celebrate life, those journeying through a life-threatening illness and those who have passed, food, musicians including Jaryd Smith. Jonquil: 083 231 4453.
• Fundraising Beetle Drive in aid of Luke Steytler who has Down syndrome, 16:00 to 19:00, Arrowe Park Scout Hall, Ebenezer
St, Lakefield, R100 for nine games includes snack, cash bar, funds towards Luke’s speech therapy, rugby will be screened. Verity: 082 782 1778.
November 23
Christmas Carols hosted by Duerell’s School of Music, Drama and Dance, Northfield Methodist Church, shows at 14:00 and 18:00, R150pp, R100 kids under eight.
November 24
Strides for Diabetes Awareness fundraising 5km fun walk/run, hosted by Benoni Lakes Lions Club, Ebotse parkrun route, registration from 07:00, walk starts at 08:00, R50 entry, diabetes screening and wellness exhibits. Diane: 083 747 5406.
November 25 to December 1
AWT (Artists Working Together) exhibition, Northmead Square, art on display and for sale with prizes to be won. WhatsApp Karen: 083 659 0359 or Larry: 083 398 9539.
December 7
The M.A.D Christmas market at Marlands, 28 Keurboom Street, 10:00. All proceeds go to Urban Ruins and the #FeedingBoksburg project. The day will be packed with fun for the young and old with stalls, live music and fun activities such as interactive reptile and parrot shows. Movies and carols will commence at 18:00. WhatsApp Deon: 060 971 2834.
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