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Happenings: Your ultimate guide to what’s happening in Brakpan
If you have an event planned, submit it for inclusion in the Happenings column.

- 29 Augustus
Inwoners word uitgenooi om ‘n kermis by die NG Kerk, Brenthurst te Thomasstraat 36 by te woon. Heerlike kos sal teen baie billike pryse beskikbaar wees. Daar sal ook ‘n verskeidenheid van stalletjies wees en personeel van die Life Dalview Hospitaal sal seker gratis dienste aanbied. Om ‘n stalletjie te bespreek kontak vir Karien by 083 617 9000. - August 30
The Just Wheels Club is hosting an open day from 09:00. Car enthusiasts and visitors can look forward to an exciting showcase of cars, along with food stalls, children’s entertainment and a flea market. Visitors are encouraged to bring donations of dog and cat food in support of the local SPCA. The Just Wheels Club is located at 169 Kitzinger Avenue in Dalview. - 5 September
Die ATKV-tak, Ambrosia hou ‘n 60’s lente dans in Felicitas Skool se saal vanaf 18:00. Pak jou eie mandjie en drinkgoed en gaan kuier saam. Die platejoggie vir die aand is Lekker Kry Musiek. Vir kaartjies (R80 per persoon) kontak vir Wilma by 0835315947. - Vibe Junction Events bied d ‘n winter sokkie by Cosy Corner te Zeeman Straat 12 aan, om lente wat om die draai is te vier. Kaartjies is beperk en moet aanlyn bespreek word. Skakel 081 006 1300 of besoek www.vibejunction.co.za vir meer iligting.
- Die GS Kerk geleë te Middlestraat 117, Rand Collieries hou ‘n vlooimark vanaf 9:00 tot 14:00 . Tweedehandse- en handgemaakte items, boeke, décor, klere, speelgoed en soveel meer sal te koop wees. Musiek word deur DJ Outoppie verskaf en daar sal springkastele wees. Stalletjies kan nog bespreek word. Kotak vir Trudie de Beer by 072 961 7089.
- 19 September
Die NG Kerk, Brakpan te Victorialaan 73 bied aan, Seisoene van die lewe met die gasspreker, Melinda Viljoen. Koffie of tee en ‘n ligte middagete is by die prys van die kaartjie ingesluit. Persone wat belangstel om by die geleentheid uit te stal of kaartjies te koop kan vir Riekie kontak by 083 283 2593. - September 24
The Fly-in & Empower Her Charity 5km fun run will take place at Brakpan Airfield, bringing together families, aviation enthusiasts and fitness lovers for a day of fun while supporting La Belle Empower Her. Visitors can enjoy aircraft displays, helicopter appearances, live entertainment, food stalls and family activities. Gates open at 07:00, with the fun run starting at 08:00. Entries are available via iTickets. - 26 September
Die Kerk van God van Profesie, Emmanuel Bediening, geleë te 26 Hamiltonlaan, Brakpan hou ‘n markdag en gemeenskapsuitreiking vanaf 9:00 tot14:00. Die toegang is gratis en die Emmanuel Bediening se liefdadigheidstalletjie sal ook bedrywig wees. Daar gaan ook verskeie kos stalletjies, prettighede en ander gebeurlikhede wees. - October 10
The Golden Oldies social club will host a bingo day to raise funds for the club, promising a day of fun and socialising. Refreshments will be on sale. For more information or to book your spot, contact Ursula Edwards on 082 491 6217. - 24 Oktober
Die Hoër Meisieskool Stoffberg se matriekulante van 1976 beplan hul 50 jaar reünie.Persone wat meer inligting verlang kan hul kontakbsonderhede na die volende nommer stuur. 082 335 7352 of 072 119 9689. - November 5
Juava Pet Food, in partnership with Sweet Basil Catering, is hosting a golf day in support of Tweedy Park Old Age Home to raise funds for a much-needed security upgrade. Registration starts at 10:00, with the shotgun starting at 11:15, in a better-ball scramble format. A four-ball includes two golf carts, goodie bags, prize-giving and dinner. There is also an option to sponsor a hole. For more information, call 078 587 7525.
General
- The Golden Oldies Social Club meets every Thursday from 08:30 to 11:30 at the Brakpan Methodist Church, corner of Park Street and Northdene Avenue. Open to anyone over 55 with spare time. The club does various crafts, plays board games and is planning a breakfast outing this year. For more information, contact Ursula Edwards on 082 491 6217.
- Brakpan parkrun is open every Saturday at 07:50 at the Brakpan Sports Centre (opposite the library). Runners, walkers and volunteers are welcome. It is free; bring your running tag/barcode. You run, walk or jog at your own pace.
- Die Brakpan-tak van die Vroue Landbou-unie vergader elke tweede Dinsdag van die maand om 10:00 by die Just Wheels Motorklub-klubhuis, Kitzingerlaan 169. Belangstellendes kan Elsabe Grobler by 082 891 4514 kontak.
- A second-hand clothing sale takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 08:00 to 11:30 at the NG Kerk Brakpan-Oos, corner of Boundary Road and High Street. Get good-quality clothing at discount prices. Call Hester Bosch on 083 307 0649.
If you have an event planned, submit it for inclusion in the Happenings column. Events included in this section are at the editor’s discretion. The deadline for submission of entertainment events is 11:00 on Monday. Email details to thelma@caxton.co.za
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