Your ultimate guide to what’s happening in Brakpan
If you have an event planned, submit it for inclusion in the Happenings column.
• November 7
Starz’s Fashion Design & Boutique and Pam Golding Properties in Dalview is holding a community market for a good cause on the Pam Golding premises from 8:00 to 13:00. Limited stalls are still available, and proceeds go towards the community. To book your stall or enquire, contact Suzette Binneman on 061 346 0394.
• Visit the Summer Fun-tastic Market in Rand Collieries, located at 117 Middle Road, from 09:00 to 14:00. Browse a variety of items, enjoy delicious treats, and support a good cause. The market will also be collecting donations for various charitable initiatives. For more information, contact Trudie de Beer on 072 961 7089.
• 27 November
Pieter Koen tree by die NG Gemeente, Brakpan-Noord op. Die deure open om 18:30 en kos sal te koop wees vanaf 17:30. Kaartjies is beskikbaar by die kerkkantoor of skakel 011 740 2241.
• 28 November
Join the GPK Church situated along Jim Vining Street, Minnebron for a fun-filled water fun day from 09:00 to 15:00, at R50 per person.
• Muriel Brand School will host a Christmas Market from 09:30 to 18:00. Visitors can browse crafts, handmade goods and unique gifts, enjoy food and treats, and support the school. Stall bookings are open at R200 without electricity or R250 with electricity. Contact Zest on 067 329 1722.
• 29 November
Die NG Kerk, Brakpan-Noord Gemeente bied ‘n Kerssangdiens aan saam met Rudi Muller om 18:00. Kollekte sal opgeneem word.
• December 5
The East Rand Children’s Haven is hosting a summer village market from 09:00 to 15:00 at 5 Muriel Brand Street with loads of entertainment and shopping on offer. Vendors can call 078 899 5877 to book a stall.
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



